Abstract: A method of applying a medicament using a disposable swab applicator formed of a swab and a housing including a reservoir member and an adjustable sleeve member is provided. The reservoir member has a channel formed therein for receiving and storing the medicament with the adjustable inner sleeve member also being disposed within the channel. The inner sleeve member has an open first end which receives the swab and a closed second end with one or more windows formed between the first and second ends. In a first position within the reservoir member, the closed second end of the inner sleeve member forms a seal with the reservoir member to effectively store the medicament in the reservoir member. Movement of the inner sleeve member from the first position to a second position causes the medicament to flow through the one or more windows into contact with the swab resulting in the swab being ready for use.

Abstract: A swiveling handle is attached to a square, rectangular, or oval curved base plate, with curvature selected to match the curvature of a vehicle tire sidewall. A pad containing the liquid or gel to be applied to a tire is attached to the underside of the curved base plate in order to contact the tire sidewall, so that one quick circular motion of the operator's hand applies the liquid or gel uniformly to the entire sidewall of the tire. A matching holder with a curved sponge or pad for resaturating the pad on the curved base plate may be included.

Abstract: A dispenser 10 for use in dispensing liquid or solid material. The dispenser 10 includes wall portions forming a sealed first chamber 18 containing the material and wall portions forming a second chamber 20 and a molded, rupturable membrane 34 disposed between the first chamber 18 and the second chamber 20. The rupturable membrane 34 is preferably a circular disk with a series of molded radial depressions 40 or weld seams 40 extending from a center point of the disk. When pressure is applied directly to the membrane 34, the membrane 34 is fractured along the depressions 40 or weld seams 40. A method is provided for forming the dispenser 10 by injection molding.

Abstract: A device for administering a quantity of liquid cooling agent, contained in an aerosol container provided with a normally closed valve has an operating device for temporarily opening the valve. The positioning device positions at least a part of an administering element so that the cooling agent leaving the valve can reach the administering element. The cooling agent leaving the valve reaches that part of the administering element which comes into contact with a wart to be frozen, so that it is used effectively. According to a first preferred embodiment the positioning device has a chamber which is connects to the valve and into which the cooling agent is carried when the valve is operated. The chamber is adapted to receive of at least a part of the administering element.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to compositions comprising a rubber-like polymer and low boiling point alkanes which can be used to provide a flexible, durable, permanent repair for snags, holes, runs or ladders in hosiery such as pantyhose and nylon stockings. In a preferred embodiment, the rubber-like polymer is a gum-like residue obtained from drying commercial rubber cement adhesive. A composition comprising 2% weight to volume of this residue in an equal volume solvent system of pentane and hexane is applied to the snag and allowed to dry. When the repair is made while the stocking is being worn, a thin, transparent shield can be inserted between the stocking and the skin of the person wearing the stocking. The shield protects the skin from the composition yet does not adhere to the skin or stocking. The shield therefore can be easily removed after the composition is dry or can be left in place between the skin and the hosiery.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical kit includes a container; a packet of dispensing swabs; a bottle with a dispenser assembly with an upwardly extending tubular member with an open aperture at the top for the passage of fluid from the bottle through the dispenser assembly, the tubular member adapted to removably receive a short tube of a dispensing swab; a quantity of liquid iodine located within the bottle; and a tube containing a quantity of zinc oxide.

Abstract: A hand held dosing and dispensing device for the pretreatment of fabrics is provided. The dosing and dispensing device has a hollow container for storing a liquid. The hollow container has at least one container wall and an inlet. The inlet includes an opening and an inlet wall which extends into the hollow container from the container wall of the hollow container. The inlet wall substantially encircles the opening of the inlet to prevent liquid discharge through the inlet during pretreatment of a fabric. A discharge is attached to the hollow container for dispensing the liquid therethrough for the pretreatment of fabrics. In addition, the opening can include a plurality of flexible and resilient tabs extending radially toward the center of the opening. The tabs are adapted to engage at least a portion of a bottle to secure the dosing and dispensing device to the bottle.

Abstract: An ink vessel-containing stamp pad having an ink pad saturated with ink, the main body having ink storage area which stores an ink vessel, a cap which covers said ink pad and is freely placeable on and removable from said main body, said ink vessel stored in said ink storage area and a bottom plug covering the exterior of said ink storage area which stores said ink vessel.

Abstract: The brush (1) includes a core (2) formed from a metal wire bent into a U and the branches of which are twisted to trap radial bristles (3) between them, the core (2) being fixed to the end of a wand (6). The branches of the core are twisted, turning to the left, to form turns which turn in the clockwise direction about the axis (X) of the core when progressing from the wand towards the end of the brush, whereas the bristles (3) of the brush form helical layers (S) rising from left to right in the area located between the core and an observer who holds the brush substantially vertical in front of him/her with its tip pointing upwards.

Abstract: A system for heating and applying a depilatory wax to skin for the removal of unwanted hair includes an electric wax warmer, and a wax applicator able to store and carry a supply of warm liquid wax from the warmer to an area of the body. A compressible handle on the applicator allows the liquid wax to be forced out of the applicator and spread onto the skin in a very thin layer. The applicator is automatically refilled when placed back into the wax warmer and the compressible handle is released.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator system including a container for storing a fluid cosmetic material such as eyeliner, and an applicator having a hollow stem formed with a reservoir, a felt applicator tip with a body portion inserted in the distal end of the stem, and a plurality of longitudinal channels extending along the passage in surrounding relation to the body portion of the tip for conducting liquid cosmetic material from the container to the reservoir when the tip is immersed in the container, and from the reservoir to the tip when the applicator is used to apply the cosmetic material after withdrawal from the container.

Abstract: A nail polish dispenser including a hollow tube applicator and a receptacle with a recessed central bottom region. The applicator is formed to include bristles at one end and a pressure bulb attached to the opposing end. An aperture is formed in the tube in proximity to the end containing the bristles. The hollow tube is filled with polish so that as the bulb is squeezed, the polish will exit the aperture and flow onto the bristles. The utilization of such an applicator design allows for a large number of nails to be polished without refilling the applicator. The recessed bottom region of the receptacle allows for the collection of polish as the liquid is depleted, as well as providing a holding area for the application means when not is use.

Abstract: A toilet rim cleaning apparatus and method. The toilet rim cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head which soaks in cleaning solution while not in use. This cleaning head includes material which is substantially absorbent. When utilized to clean the rim of a toilet bowl, the absorbent nature of the cleaning head permits excess fluid to be removed from the cleaned surfaces. The shape of the cleaning head is configured to conform to the shape of at least a portion of the rim of a toilet bowl, which facilitates the cleaning motion around the rim and allows a significant amount of the rim to be efficiently and effectively cleaned. One preferred embodiment of the shape of the cleaning head resembles an "L" shape. Another embodiment resembles a "U" shape.

Abstract: A distributor for a cosmetic product, in fluid or paste form, intended for make-up, in particular for a mascara distributor, includes a distributor body and a gripping element. The distributor body includes a seating for an applicator member, and the gripping element includes a capsule with a rod bearing the applicator member at one of its ends, with the rod projecting from the capsule. The capsule is capable of being assembled in a removable manner on the distributor body, and is capable of being gripped by a user in order to apply the cosmetic product. A reservoir for the cosmetic product is associated with a feeding mechanism for sending successive doses of the cosmetic product from the reservoir. The product reservoir is situated in the capsule, and the rod bearing the applicator member has an internal duct which extends from the base of the rod to the applicator member to communicate with the outlet of the product feeding mechanism disposed in the capsule.

Abstract: A dispensing and refilling system for dispensing and refilling dentifrice material comprising a dispensing toothbrush having a hollow cavity and a refilling apparatus for refilling the dentifrice material in the dispensing toothbrush. The refilling apparatus comprises a dentifrice material reservoir for housing therein the dentifrice material, a nozzle detachably coupled to the dentifrice material reservoir, and a pumping assembly for applying a force of pressure to the dentifrice material. As the force of pressure is applied to the dentifrice material, the dentifrice material exits refilling apparatus and enters the hollow cavity. The refilling apparatus has a mechanism for clasping the detachable nozzle when not in use.

Abstract: An application unit (1) includes a first compartment (4) intended to form a housing for an applicator (6) containing a product capable of solubilizing or gelling on its surface in contact with a liquid composition, and mounted in a detachable manner in the first compartment (4) through a first opening (11); and a second compartment (5) separated from the first compartment and including an element (14) impregnated with the liquid composition, and capable of restoring a quantity of the liquid composition to the applicator (6) when the applicator is introduced into the second compartment (5) through a second opening (18) and caused to bear on a restoring surface (50) of the element (14). A detachable closure (3, 8, 9, 20) is provided for respectively obturating the first opening (11) and the second opening (18).

Abstract: A packaging and application unit, including an applicator containing a product capable of becoming soluble or gelling on its surface in contact with a liquid composition, and a reservoir containing the liquid composition. In use, the applicator is placed into contact with the liquid composition through an elastically deformable element which is capable of containing a quantity of the liquid composition, and is capable of selectively passing from a compressed position wherein at least a portion of the surface of the applicator bears on a restoring surface of the deformable element, so as to be in contact with the liquid composition, into a rest position. Passing from the compressed position to the rest position produces the charging of the deformable element with the liquid composition by suction through a charging surface of the deformable element.

Abstract: A writing instrument has a supply chamber connected to reserve chamber by a refilling valve actuated by a plunger which is controlled by a push button formed with a self-closing membrane type valve through which the reserve chamber can be filled from a receptacle by a hollow needle. A separating valve at the end of the plunger closes before the refilling valve is opened to ensure that no ink under pressure will be forced into the ink flow regulator and point of the instrument during the refilling process.

Abstract: A capillary dosing unit includes a stem provided with an axis of symmetry, a grip at a first end of the stem and at least one slit at a second end of the stem which emerges along the axis of the stem. This dosing unit allows accurate dosing of a liquid such as a nailcare oil.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cleaning device for spectacle glasses comprising a container for a cleaning liquid, a pair of wiper arms disposed thereon, whereby a wiper arm is swingably mounted each on two opposing sides of the container, further comprising an exchangeable cleaning element disposed on the free end of each wiper arm, and a wick system to supply the cleaning liquid from the container to the cleaning elements opposing the former in inoperative position.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a valve disc having a central hole and fixed to an inner portion of a container in which a liquid to be applied is stored. A shaft is engageable with and disengageable from the container and includes a front portion having a brush holder with a brush projecting therefrom. An annular projection at a portion of the shaft in the vicinity of a base portion of the brush holder defines an annular recess inside of the annular projection. An outer surface of the brush holder has at least one longitudinally extending groove communicating with the annular recess. A front end portion of the annular projection and a rear end portion of the valve disc are engageable in a liquid tight manner.

Abstract: A refilling container (34) for a writing, marking, painting or drawing implement (10) which has a capillary reservoir (36) in a housing (16). The implement (10) can be inserted with its rearward housing end portion (12) into the container (34) for refilling purposes. The opening of the container (34) is provided with a sleeve (50) which is provided for fixing a capillary conveyor element (64) against which the reservoir (36) closely bears when the implement (10) is inserted into the sleeve (50) or the container (34).

Abstract: A felt-tip pen (1) for writing on posters or the like is inserted into an ink pot for refilling and keeping. In order to prevent the outer sides of the felt-tip pen from becoming soiled with ink, the felt-tip pen has an axial groove (12) parallel to the felt-tip (10) entered by a collar (22) that surrounds the opening (21) of the ink pot (20) when the felt-tip pen is inserted through the opening. This groove is designed in an intermediate piece (5) that bears the felt-tip and that is in turn inserted onto the cup-shaped end (3) of the handle with a second groove (11 ) of the same size as the first but oriented in the opposite direction. The felt-tip may thus be inserted on both sides onto the handle (2) and into the ink pot and at the same time it is well sealed in the ink pot.

Abstract: A device for storage and application of a makeup product includes a container and two applicators each including a rod provided at one end with an application element for the makeup product and attached at its other end to a gripping element in the form of a cap. The rod of a first applicator is hollow over at least a portion of its length and defines an axial hollow in which the application element and the rod of second applicator are accommodated. The wall of the rod of the first applicator comprises at least one slot permitting communication between its axial hollow and the internal volume of the container. The gripping element, in the form of a cap, of the second applicator is connected in a removable fashion with the gripping element, in the form of a cap, of the first applicator.

Abstract: Fluid product applicator including a holder and a flexible application member connected thereto. A retainer, which acts by capillary effect, faces the member close to the end thereof which is connected to the holder. The retainer is flexible, its rigidity being similar to that of the member.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a liquid or powdery product is disclosed. This device includes a container and a stopper for sealing the container. A pouch made of a deformable elastic substance and including at least one slit is placed within the neck of the container. The slit on the pouch is closed when the stopper is removed from the container to prevent product from accidentally escaping from the container. When the stopper seals the container an applicator on the stopper fits within the pouch and applies a force to a wall of the pouch to open the slit. Thus the applicator may be impregnated with the product when the stopper seals the container.

Abstract: A moistening apparatus for a mail handling machine including a container for storing liquid which is mounted within the mail handling machine and a cartridge assembly removably mounted to the container. The cartridge assembly has a housing and a belt movably mounted within the housing such that at times when liquid is in the container the belt is capable of movement through the liquid to a position where the belt is presented for contact with mailpieces being processed through the mail handling machine.

Abstract: Applicator including a reservoir containing a substance to be applied, a cap intended to close the reservoir and supporting a stopper including an applicator holder supporting a deformable element for applying the substance. The deformable element has a shape memory, i.e., can return to its original shape after being deformed, and a roughened surface. The reservoir holding the substance includes an end-piece having a base equipped with a seat including at least one capillary orifice against which the deformable element deforms when the reservoir is closed by the cap.

Abstract: A new and improved moistening apparatus is used with a squeezable bottle and includes a moisture dispensing assembly connected by a friction fit to the mouth portion of the bottle. The moisture dispensing assembly includes a stopper assembly, a moisture dispensing element (such as a sponge) supported by the stopper assembly, and a conduit tube assembly connected to and in fluid communication with the moisture dispensing element. The conduit tube assembly extends from the moisture dispensing element to an interior portion of the bottle for conveying water from the bottle to the moisture dispensing element. By squeezing the bottle, water is forced by positive pressure from the body portion through the conduit tube assembly to the moisture dispensing element.

Abstract: An applicator for fluid products includes a bottle enclosed by a cap having a partition defining in the cap an enclosed chamber. The partition includes an aperture which forms a passage between the enclosed chamber in the cap and the interior of the bottle. Rotating the cap for assembly to the bottle will place this passage in an unoccluded condition. As the bottle is inverted or shaken prior to use, the fluid contents of the bottle will travel through the passage and into the enclosed chamber in the cap. As the cap is rotated for removal from the bottle, a valve element will occlude the passage, trapping the fluid in the cap. Squeezing the cap to deform the sidewalls will force the fluid through a narrow bore in a supply stem leading to a dispensing tip.

Abstract: Applicator tube for cosmetic products, particularly mascara, having a tubular outer body. A cap fitted on one end of the tubular body has a rod attached to it, and an applicator is attached at the other end or the rod. The applicator is disposed inside the tubular body, in a longitudinally moveable part, and is removable therefrom to apply the cosmetic product. A removable container is at the lower end of the tubular body. A deformable part is disposed above the container whereby pressing down and releasing the cap causes mascara to be drawn into the applicator tube from the removable container to impregnate the applicator, which can then be withdrawn from the tubular body to apply the mascara. In another embodiment, the applicator moves between a retracted position inside the tubular body and an extended position when the removable container is pushed into the tubular body and thereafter withdrawn.

Abstract: Described is a refilling container for refilling a writing, painting or drawing implement, a cosmetic applicator implement or the like, wherein the implement (44) comprises an applicator member (48) which projects out of a casing and which has a capillary conveying action, for a fluid of relatively low viscosity, a reservoir for the fluid, which is in fluid communication with the applicator member (48), and a vent passage (78) in the vicinity of the applicator member (48). The refilling container (10) is provided with a neck portion (58). The implement (44) to be refilled can be inserted with its applicator member (48) and with a casing portion (46) adjoining the applicator member (48), into the neck portion (58) of the refilling container, in such a way that the neck portion (58) is sealed off by the casing portion (46) and a fluid communication is formed through the vent passage (78) between the refilling container (10) and the reservoir in the implement (44).

Abstract: A shoe-polish applicator for dressing the edges and heels of shoe soles, which includes a roller saturated with a fluid dressing agent. The roller is comprised of Sif Felt.RTM. foam and is rotatably mounted on an inflexible shaft. The Sif Felt.RTM. foam roller is capable of absorbing and retaining and then transferring enough fluid dressing agent to eliminate the requirement of a shoe-polish reservoir.

Abstract: An applicator for fluid products includes a bottle enclosed by a cap having a partition defining in the cap an enclosed chamber. The partition includes an aperture which forms a passage between the enclosed chamber in the cap and the interior of the bottle. Rotating the cap for assembly to the bottle will place this passage in an unoccluded condition. As the bottle is inverted or shaken prior to use, the fluid contents of the bottle will travel through the passage and into the enclosed chamber in the cap. As the cap is rotated for removal from the bottle, a valve element will occlude the passage, trapping the fluid in the cap. Squeezing the cap to deform the sidewalls will force the fluid through a narrow bore in a supply stem leading to a dispensing tip.

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator comprises a rod having a threaded portion on the distal end of the rod, and characterized by a plurality of feed channels extending along the length of the rod and transected the threads. The space between the transecting threads and the portion of the feed channel lying below the depth of the threads carries an additional reservoir of cosmetics, and comb points are formed at the tips of the transecting threads for better separating eyelashes. The threaded cosmetics applicator with feed channels is particularly well adapted for applying mid-weight thixotropic mascaras to eyelashes.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator tip has a plurality of dimples on an exterior surface thereof for receiving and dispensing a cosmetic. The tip is injection molded from a soft material to provide the tip with a pleasing "feel" when rubbed against the skin of a user. An air cushion within the tip can be varied to adjust or regulate the "feel" of the tip.

Abstract: Apparatus including elongate longitudinally aligned housing with an upper web defining a cavity within the housing wherein the web includes a threaded opening to threadedly receive a threaded portion of the elongate shank. The elongate shank includes a sponge member at a lower terminal end thereof wherein the sponge member receives moisture from fluid contained within the cavity. Modifications of the invention include an intermediate cap including spaced rods overlying the threaded opening to permit squeezing of excess moisture from the sponge. Further, the elongate shaft may include a plurality of spaced openings defining a lower opening and upper opening to permit the shaft to contain fluid and provide continuous remoistening of the sponge during use.

Abstract: An applicator assembly for supplying lipstick or like substance to the lips of the user by first coating opposite surfaces of an applicator sheet with the substance to be applied and then applying the coated applicator sheet to the mouth of the user. The assembly comprises a housing having substance supply containers movable into and out of opposite surfaces of individual applicator sheets entering the housing in an operative position and further wherein a supply of such applicator sheets may be considered a part of the housing.

Abstract: An applicator set is proposed in the form of a fountain pen, including a solid cake of mascara and a distributor element (brush or pen). This set includes a tubular body (1) and a cap (2) carrying the distributor element (3) at the end of a rod (31); the tubular body (1) contains a cake of mascara (7) hollowed out at least partially to permit filling of the distributor element (3), and the applicator set also includes a reservoir that contains a liquid serving to moisten the distributor element (3). The reservoir (4) and the distributor element (3) are associated in such a manner that at the moment of use, this element (3) is moistened by the liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly including a reservoir that contains a liquid and an applicator equipped with a flexible, elastically deformable pen (3); the pen has the shape of a truncated cone (31), elongated at its end of smaller diameter by a cylindrical portion (32) having the same smaller diameter. The pen may be flocked and may include a cavity (35) through it from one side to the other and opening into the bottom of a capillary groove (34). The invention is usable for applying any liquid makeup product, and in particular for applying eyeliner to the eyelids.

Abstract: A mascara applicator comprises a mascara brush and a mascara container having an opening for insertion of the mascara brush into the container. The brush comprises a cap with an elongate fixing element to which the bristles of the mascara brush are secured, with the bristles extending in a helical configuration along the elongate fixing element. The bristles define first and second different brush diameters, with the large diameter defined by the bristles being larger than the diameter of the opening in the mascara container. The small diameter defined by the bristles is smaller than or at most equal to the diameter of the opening in the mascara container. The tips of the bristles define, along the length of the fixing element, first and second helically extending lines which are displaced at 180.degree. relative to each other.

Abstract: A bottle has an applicator designed for use in applying nail polish. The interior walls of the bottle are sloped to direct the nail polish to the applicator tip. In a first embodiment, the front exterior wall and the bottom exterior surface of the bottle form a forty five degree angle. In a second embodiment, the front exterior wall and the bottom exterior surface of the bottle form a sixty degree angle. A fingernail shaped absorbent foam tip is attached to one end of the applicator shaft. The opposite end of the shaft is attached to a snap on cap for the bottle. The bottle has a volume of seven to nine ml., thus ensuring that the entire volume of nail polish may be utilized before degradation. The cap has concave recesses to facilitate manipulation of the applicator by a user. In a third embodiment, the applicator is in the form of an eye dropper type tube with an enlarged collector cavity adjacent a lower end. The applicator is actuated by a push button cap.

Abstract: A spiral mascara brush including both soft bristles for applying mascara and stiff bristles for combing applied mascara through a user's eyelashes. The soft and stiff bristles are intermingled throughout the length of the brush in specified proportion so that the entire brush may be used both for applying the mascara and combing the eyelashes.

Abstract: The device (1) includes an applicator brush (4) including a rod (5) provided with applicator means (A) such as bristles (6). The rod (5) is carried by a cap (7) intended to close the neck, and this cap is integrally joined to a sheath (9) capable of surrounding the rod (5). The rod (5) is mounted displaceably in the sheath (9) with respect to the cap (7), and at its end remote from the cap, the sheath (9) includes a restriction (11), through which the applicator means (A) of the brush can pass. The rod (5) of the brush includes an enlargement (12) arranged to come into contact with the restriction (11) by gravity, when the brush (4) is oriented downward, so as to retain the rod and close the restriction. Toward the cap, the sheath (9) includes at least one opening (14, 15) allowing liquid to enter the sheath when the bottle, closed by the cap, is inverted, and a free space (16) exists between the inside surface of the sheath and the outer surface of the rod to form a reservoir for the liquid.

Abstract: A screw cap for a container equipped with a threaded neck is provided and the cap supports a liquid pickup tube therefrom having a squeeze bulb communicated with its upper end and with the pickup tube mounted from the cap for limited axial shifting and rotation relative to the cap. The pickup tube is spring biased to a position of maximum extension relative to the open end of the cap and is equipped with an abutment disk for abutting the outer end of the associated container threaded neck to retract the pickup tube in response to threaded engagement of the cap with the container neck. The pickup tube is of a length to extend to the bottom of the container when the disk is abutted against the outer end of the container neck and the pickup tube may be extended relative to the cap to a position with the abutment disk disposed slightly outward of the open end of the cap when the cap is disengaged from the container neck.

Abstract: A surgical scrub system used in an operating room for dispensing any selected one of a plurality of sterile liquids and applying the selected liquid to an area of the body of a patient while maintaining the sterile condition desired at that area, the scrub system including a scrub device constructed primarily of sterilizable materials and a dispensing arrangement to which the scrub device may be aseptically coupled for transfer of the selected liquid to the scrub device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator, especially for pigmented liquids, including a container for the liquid, open at one end, but closable by means of a handle which can be fitted on its open end. The handle element carries a shaft and on the free end thereof is provided an overhanging capillary applicator tip. In order to ensure, on the one hand, in such an instrument, a reliable feed of the applicator tip with the liquid and, on the other hand, to prevent an unintentional emergence, especially splashing, of liquid when the instrument is open, it is proposed, according to the principle of the invention, to close the liquid container by means of an inset element, which has transverse slots forming capillary channels, which slots on the one hand reliably convey the liquid to the applicator tip and, on the other hand, prevent excessive issue of liquid.

Abstract: Applicator including a reservoir containing a substance to be applied, a cap intended to close the reservoir and supporting a stopper including an applicator holder supporting a deformable element for applying the substance. The deformable element has a shape memory, i.e., can return to its original shape after being deformed, and a roughened surface. The reservoir holding the substance includes an end-piece having a base equipped with a seat including at least one capillary orifice against which the deformable element deforms when the reservoir is closed by the cap.