Abstract: A volume compensating device for adsorbent fill compensation in an evaporative emissions canister is provided. The device includes a planar base plate having first and second opposite surfaces. A plurality of legs extend away from the first surface of the base plate. The legs each include a terminal free end. A foot is formed at the terminal free end of each leg. An evaporative emissions canister including the volume compensating device is also provided. The evaporative emissions canister includes an adsorbent filled chamber and a void space separated from the adsorbent filled chamber by a partition. The volume compensating device is disposed in the void space. The second surface of the base plate engages the partition, the feet of the legs engage an inner surface of the void space, and the legs resiliently urge the partition towards the adsorbent filled chamber, thereby preventing the adsorbent from entering the void space.

Abstract: An applicator having a hydrophilic foam that is suitable for use with antiseptic solutions may be a hydrophilic polyurethane foam that does not reduce the amount of active ingredient in the solution as it passes through the foam so that it can be applied to the skin. The foam may be used to deliver antiseptics solutions such as octenidine salts, chlorhexidine salts, or any cationic molecule to the skin. The foam may be attached to an applicator containing an antiseptic solution, or it may be used in conjunction with an unattached antiseptic solution reservoir. The foam also allows the solution to wick into the foam and fully saturate the foam without dripping or channeling.

Abstract: An applicator having a hydrophobic foam that is suitable for use with antiseptic solutions may be a hydrophobic polyurethane foam that does not reduce the amount of active ingredient in the solution as it passes through the foam so that it can be applied to the skin. The foam may be used to deliver antiseptics solutions such as octenidine salts, chlorhexidine salts, or any cationic molecule to the skin. The solution may include alcohol solution. The foam may be attached to an applicator containing an antiseptic solution, or it may be used in conjunction with an unattached antiseptic solution reservoir. The foam also allows the solution to wick into the foam and fully saturate the foam without dripping or channeling.