Abstract: A substance applying apparatus is provided for applying a substance to an application location. An application element having a wetting body is partially received in an inner tube and the inner tube is received in an outer tube. A fluid connection between the inner space of the inner tube and the inner space of the outer tube is produced by the application of pressure on the substance applying apparatus. The inner tube is comprised of a softer material than the outer tube and at least the bottom of the inner tube is cut upon the application of pressure on the substance applying apparatus.

Abstract: A unit for applying at least one product comprises a first housing configured to contain at least one product, a second housing configured to be at least temporarily in flow communication with the first housing, a removable closure element configured to substantially seal the opening of the second housing, and an applicator member removably disposed in the second housing. The second housing comprises an opening defined by an edge. The applicator member comprises an application surface, a first portion adjacent to the application surface, and at least one second portion separated from the application surface by the first portion. The at least one second portion is configured to have a greater compressibility than the first portion such that the applicator member at least partially absorbs pressing force exerted on the application surface during application of the at least one product.

Abstract: A case for packaging a substance, such as a semiliquid substance, for example a makeup product and/or a care product. The case comprises a body suitable for receiving the substance and a lid suitable for pressing against the substance in the case body to enclose the substance in a leak-proof manner. The lid and the body have internal profiles configured such that, at least prior to first use, and after the substance has flowed under the effect of its own weight while the lid is not present on the body, installing the lid on the case body reduces the maximum thickness of the substance.

Abstract: A guide coat is formed on a surface as part of a smoothing operation, eg of a vehicle bodywork, by distributing finely divided particulate material, eg a non-toxic, a water-based black powder paint, over the surface so the material remains on and thus highlights any irregularities on the surface. The material may be wiped onto the surface by an applicator, eg synthetic foam or sponge (7), impregnated with the material. The material may be stored in a container (1) in a loose, finely divided form (2) or in a compact, substantially solid form (9) from which finely divided particles may be removed. The majority of the material is subsequently removed from the surface as the surface is abraded to removed the highlighted irregularities.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device of the type comprising an applicator having an application portion and a receptacle capable of being closed, the receptacle defining a first housing for the substance and a second housing which, in the closed position of the receptacle, receives the application portion of the applicator, the first and second housings communicating via an opening of cross-section that is substantially identical to that of the first housing, said opening enabling the application portion to be put into contact with the substance. The second housing defines a bearing surface around at least a portion of said opening so as to limit the pressure that can be exerted by the application portion on the substance when the receptacle is closed.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product comprises an applicator element configured to be loaded with product to be applied. The applicator element comprises a wall defining a cavity in which product accumulates. The cavity may have at least one opening through which product to be applied passes. The opening may be at an end of the applicator element and at least one retention element may be disposed inside the cavity. The wall and the at least one retention element may be configured so as to hold product substantially within the cavity. The wall and the at least one retention element may further be configured so as to hold product substantially within the cavity via capillary attraction.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product comprises a first reservoir containing the product to be dispensed, and a second reservoir in flow communication with the first reservoir via at least one passage having a cross-section that is smaller than a cross-section of the first reservoir. The device further comprises an application element configured to be accommodated in the second reservoir and a closure element configured to removably close an opening defined by an edge of the second reservoir. An actuation mechanism is on a portion of the device other than the closure element, and is configured to move with respect to the first reservoir.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: A substance applying apparatus for applying a substance to an application location. An application element having a wetting body is partially received in an inner tube and the inner tube is received in an outer tube. A fluid connection between the inner space of the inner tube and the inner space of the outer tube is produced by the application of pressure on the substance applying apparatus. The inner tube is comprised of a softer material than the outer tube and at least the bottom of the inner tube is deformable upon the application of pressure on the substance applying apparatus.

Abstract: A package for storing and dispensing a desired amount of an applique on an applicator, such as a tube of mascara, includes a self-supporting, deformable sleeve mounted intermediate the applique reservoir and a cap member for closing the package when the applicator is adjacent the bottom of the reservoir. The sleeve member includes an open-ended passageway communicating with the reservoir and is fixedly and sealingly mounted to a housing for the reservoir. In one embodiment, the cap member fits over and about the sleeve member and is removably secured to the outer surface of the reservoir housing; when secured, the sleeve member sealingly engages the inner end surface of the cap member. In an alternative embodiment, the cap member is removably secured to a rigid relatively thin, plate member which, in turn, is fixedly and sealingly mounted to the end of the sleeve member opposite the housing member so as to leave the exterior surface of the sleeve member exposed to view when the package is closed.

Abstract: A device for at least one of applying a product to a surface and packaging a product may include at least one element that may include at least one substance, and at least one of the product and the surface receiving the product may be enabled to contact the at least one substance. Alternatively, or in addition, the at least one element may generate at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the product and the surface may be enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one substance. Other devices as well as methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a first element configured to apply a product. The first element may at least partially include porous material. The device may include a second element, and a fixing element configured to removably affix the first element to the second element such that when the first element is separated from the second element, at least a substantial portion of the fixing element remains on the second element.

Abstract: An improved squeegee with integral nozzle and wiping blade for the washing and grooming of animals, especially large animals such as horses and other livestock, includes a body portion, a valve to regulate the flow of water, a nozzle oriented to direct a spray of water generally perpendicularly downwards relative to the body, and an arcuate wiping blade. The arcuate shape of the wiping blade enables it to be oriented relative to the surface being cleaned so that the curvature of the blade conforms to the shape of the surface. The apparatus is connected to a supply of water such as a garden hose, such that when it is drawn across the animal's body, water from the nozzle wets the animal's coat, and the wiping blade then removes water, soap, and dirt.

Abstract: A storage container of a coating tool can effectively prevent a coating liquid from sticking to a handle member of the coating tool. The storage container for storing the coating tool comprises a holding container for containing the coating tool and a closure member for closing the holding container with the coating tool contained in the holding container. The coating tool is provided with a handle to be used by the user to hold the coating tool, and the closure member is provided with an opening that allows the handle to pass through. When the holding container is closed by means of the closure member with the coating tool stored in the holding container, the handle of the coating tool projects outward through the opening.

Abstract: A device for applying a product defines a height and includes a first compartment defining a reservoir for containing a product. The first compartment may include a variable volume. The device may include a second compartment defining an opening and being in one of selective and permanent flow communication with the first compartment via at least one orifice. The second compartment may be configured to at least partially receive an applicator for applying the product, and may define a volume which is substantially fixed. The device may include a closure element configured to close off the opening of the second compartment. The device may be configured so that the height of the device diminishes as the volume of the first compartment becomes reduced, and at a last use of the device, the axial height of the device may be less than the axial height of the device at a first use of device.

Abstract: A cosmetic application and mixing system for liquid or semi-solid cosmetic products comprising, in combination: (a) a reservoir for containing the cosmetic product, the reservoir having an internal diameter D1, and at least one open end having threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface thereof; (b) an applicator for the cosmetic product comprising a cosmetic applicator portion on a stationary curved rod attached to a cap, the cosmetic applicator portion having a free end, and the cap having threaded engaging means of pitch P1, designed to mate with threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface of the reservoir, wherein when the cap is rotated to affix or remove it from the reservoir, the free end of the cosmetic applicator portion moves in a pitch circle having a pitch P2 and a diameter D2, wherein P1 = P2 and D1 > D2.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for dispensing a viscous fluid substance which can include a paste or a gel. The assembly includes a receptacle of variable volume containing the substance to be dispensed, and the dispensing is effected with an airless pump which comprises a pump body that communicates freely with the inside of the receptacle, and an outlet member through which the substance is discharged. The dispensing is effected with a dispensing head provided with dispensing channels which are open to the outside and which are fed via the outlet member of the pump. The assembly is characterized by the fact that the dispensing head comprises (1) a backplate which is provided with (a) an assembly system for assembling it onto the pump outlet member and (b) an opening facing the pump outlet member, and (2) an applicator element which is secured to the backplate, which is disposed on the other side of the backplate from the receptacle, and which is provided with openings that open towards the outside.

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 unit for applying at least one product comprises a first housing configured to contain at least one product, a second housing configured to be at least temporarily in flow communication with the first housing, a removable closure element configured to substantially seal the opening of the second housing, and an applicator member removably disposed in the second housing. The second housing comprises an opening defined by an edge. The applicator member comprises an application surface, a first portion adjacent to the application surface, and at least one second portion separated from the application surface by the first portion. The at least one second portion is configured to have a greater compressibility than the first portion such that the applicator member at least partially absorbs pressing force exerted on the application surface during application of the at least one product.

Abstract: A substance applying apparatus is provided for applying a substance to an application location. An application element having a wetting body is partially received in an inner tube and the inner tube is received in an outer tube. A fluid connection between the inner space of the inner tube and the inner space of the outer tube is produced by the application of pressure on the substance applying apparatus. The inner tube is comprised of a softer material than the outer tube and at least the bottom of the inner tube is deformable upon the application of pressure on the substance applying apparatus.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a hollow body provided with at least one flat cleaning surface and at least one outlet and filling opening. The hollow body is filled with a cleaning agent or disinfectant. An absorbent cleaning material is detachably secured to the hollow body. The absorbent material includes a cleaning pad which can be separated in one piece from the hollow body.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device for moistening tissue (in particular toilet tissue) utilizes a fluid container having a fluid dispensing attachment to apply fluid onto tissue. The hygiene device is held in an inverted position by a bracket, with the bracket typically mounted on a wall or fixture adjacent to a tissue holder. The hygiene device consists of a fluid container, a cap, a sponge pad, and a dispensing cover. The fluid container acts as a refillable reservoir for the fluid and the cap has holes in the end to allow fluid discharge to the sponge pad from the fluid container. The dispensing cover encloses the cap and sponge, securing them to the fluid container. The dispensing cover has multiple orifices in the end and when activated by depressing with tissue, the dispensing cover slides on the cap thereby compressing the sponge pad.

Abstract: The apparatus has a first container part within which material for distributing over a surface as a guide coat is held in a substantially loose, finely divided particulate form; a perforated element through which the particulate material can be sprinkled or shaken; and a second container part for receiving an applicator, e.g., in the form of a sponge, on which the particulate material is to be sprinkled or shaken. The apparatus may be provided with the applicator or as a replacement part or “re-fill” for existing apparatus. Particulate material may also be provided for re-charging such apparatus.

Abstract: An applicator kit, for dental purposes. has an application element with a grip area for handling, and also has a shaft, on a tip of which is disposed an application member, preferably in the form of a micro-brush that is provided with a reaction substance. A cup shaped sealing mechanism surrounds the shaft and the application member. The cup shaped sealing mechanism is slidably received within a housing which also receives a low velocity fluid initially spaced away from the cup-shaped sealing mechanism. The reaction substance on the application member is activated by pressing the sealing mechanism and application member into the fluid within the housing which causes the fluid to wet the application member.

Abstract: A cosmetics container for storing and applying a product has a bottle having a neck defining a neck opening to an interior product cavity, the neck having threads on the exterior thereof. A neck insert is mounted in the neck opening, the neck insert including a side wall substantially conforming to the neck opening and providing access to the product cavity. The neck insert includes a dispenser wall deployed between the neck opening and the product cavity and the dispenser wall has at least one supply opening. A cap has interior threads for removably securing the cap on the bottle in a closed position by interengaging the threads on the neck. The cap having a stem extending into the neck insert and an applicator pad mounted to the distal end of the stem. The threads of the neck and the threads of the cap configured to support the cap on the neck prior to threaded engagement of the threads with the applicator pad spaced from the dispenser wall to define a dosing space therebetween.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: A device for applying a product may comprise a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to the first portion so as to selectively place the device in one of a closed position and an open position. The first portion and the second portion may define a substantially closed reservoir when the device is in the closed position. The device may further comprise an application member. The application member may be at least partially compressible and configured such that, when the device is in the closed position, the application member is at least partially compressed inside the substantially closed reservoir and, when the device is moved from the closed position to the open position, the application member becomes substantially uncompressed. The application member may be configured so that when the application member is uncompressed, the application member is capable of being loaded with substantially all of an amount of product that the device is capable of containing.

Abstract: The apparatus has a first container part within which material for distributing over a surface as a guide coat is held in a substantially loose, finely divided particulate form; a perforated element through which the particulate material can be sprinkled or shaken; and a second container part for receiving an applicator, e.g., in the form of a sponge, on which the particulate material is to be sprinkled or shaken. The apparatus may be provided with the applicator or as a replacement part or “re-fill” for existing apparatus. Particulate material may also be provided for re-charging such apparatus.

Abstract: A twisted-in-wire mascara brush constituted of one or more zones of mascara-absorptive material such as cotton fibers or polymeric sponge material alternating with one or more zones of bristles or fibers substantially nonabsorptive to mascara along the length of the brush. A package of mascara includes a container holding a body of mascara and an applicator brush constituted of alternating zones of material absorptive to the mascara and bristles or fibers nonabsorptive to the mascara.

Abstract: A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combination of these parts creates a liquid carrying assembly that allows a user to transfer the liquid in its container from place to place and also allows the user to be able to quickly apply the liquid where ever desired without run-offs of the liquid and, after the user has finished with the use of the liquid, allows for an air-tight seal of the liquid in its container by a frictional force between the dauber assemblies and their funnels to prevent evaporation of the liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning apparatus that is adapted to be worn on the belt of a user. The apparatus permits its wearer to clean a golf ball at any point during a round of golf. The apparatus includes a water tight container with a hinged lid which houses a volume of cleaning fluid. A cleaning implement, such as a sponge, is removably positioned within the container such that it comes into contact with, and absorbs, the cleaning fluid. Thereafter, the implement can be removed from the container and used to clean the surface of a golf ball.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a side wall and an end wall. The device may also comprise at least one applicator element for applying the substance. The at least one applicator element may comprise a first portion configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in an uncompressed configuration. The at least one applicator element may also comprise a second portion comprising at least one recess. The second portion may be configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in a compressed configuration.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product comprises an applicator element configured to be loaded with product to be applied. The applicator element comprises a wall defining a cavity in which product accumulates. The cavity may have at least one opening through which product to be applied passes. The opening may be at an end of the applicator element and at least one retention element may be disposed inside the cavity. The wall and the at least one retention element may be configured so as to hold product substantially within the cavity. The wall and the at least one retention element may further be configured so as to hold product substantially within the cavity via capillary attraction.

Abstract: An applicator that has an elongated tubular handle with a proximate and a distal end. The distal end has a dauber of a foamed material which is coextensive with said handle and has a diameter the same as said tubular handle, the formed material is cylindrical thereby providing a recess which is preloaded with a to-be-dispensed liquid. The handle is provided with an annular ring. A cup with a mouth portion is mounted about the foamed material. The mouth portion is affixed to said outer circumference of said ring. The cup has an annular weakened score line whereby said cup may be broken away to expose said foamed material.

Abstract: A device for cleaning footwear, including an applicator component consisting of a sponge block (3), a box (1) divided in two compartments (12-13), one of which (12) contains the cleaning product (4) while the other compartment (13) has an arrangement consistent with the sponge block (3) fixed in a lid (2) which is coupled over the open face of the box (1).

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product comprises a first reservoir containing the product to be dispensed, and a second reservoir in flow communication with the first reservoir via at least one passage having a cross-section that is smaller than a cross-section of the first reservoir. The device further comprises an application element configured to be accommodated in the second reservoir and a closure element configured to removably close an opening defined by an edge of the second reservoir.

Abstract: A device for dispensing comprises a reservoir containing a composition comprising particles containing at least one fluid, an application member having at least a portion removably disposed within the reservoir and configured to be loaded with the composition and a compacting member configured to exert pressure on at least the portion of the application member during removal of the portion of the application member from the reservoir.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device of the type comprising an applicator having an application portion and a receptacle capable of being closed, the receptacle defining a first housing for the substance and a second housing which, in the closed position of the receptacle, receives the application portion of the applicator, the first and second housings communicating via an opening of cross-section that is substantially identical to that of the first housing, said opening enabling the application portion to be put into contact with the substance. The second housing defines a bearing surface around at least a portion of said opening so as to limit the pressure that can be exerted by the application portion on the substance when the receptacle is closed.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: A device for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising an applicator having a structure for application purposes and capable of transporting the substance onto a surface to be treated, and optionally a wiper member for wiping said applicator prior to applying the substance, wherein inside at least a portion of said structure and/or the wiper member there are disposed one or more elements generating or suitable for generating a magnetic field of predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for packaging and applying substance such as a cosmetic or a care product, the device comprising a receptacle capable of being closed in sealed manner, and being suitable for containing the substance and a porous structure for applying the substance or for wiping an applicator. The device includes at least one biocidal agent incorporated in the porous structure.

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: A lotion applicator that has a hollow handle for containing lotion. The hollow handle has a closable opening and flexible walls such that the squeezing of the walls forces lotion contained within the hollow handle to exit the closable opening. A casing is attached to the handle and covers the closable opening. A casing cap is removably attached to the casing such that a storage compartment is formed by the attachment of the casing cap to the casing. A porous pad is contained within the storage compartment and is for absorbing lotion squeezed out of the handle. Some purposes of the casing cap are to delay drying of the pad, protect the pad from contamination, and prevent lotion on the pad from contaminating other objects. In a preferred embodiment, the user first removes the casing cap from the casing. Then, the user removes the handle from the casing. The user then opens the closable opening and squeezes the handle so that lotion exits the handle and is applied to the pad.

Abstract: Application member for the application of a product to the skin, including a gripping element and an application element, integral with the gripping element, the application element being flexible, and having at least a first substantially planar face, the width of which in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the gripping element decreases in the direction of a free end located opposite the gripping element, the first face being delimited by two lateral edges, at least one of which is of concave form. Further included herein is an application assembly equipped with such an application member and a method to the use of this application member for the treatment of wrinkles.

Abstract: An applicator for a correction fluid includes a stem, an applicator tip including foam, and a flexor within the foam portion. The applicator preferably has a flexibility of at least 0.0005 inch of deflection per gram of force.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a fluid to a surface includes an applicator tip element (5) connected to the end of a substantially rigid stem (1) by a part (3) capable of flexing resiliently as the applicator tip element is stroked across a surface. The application element is conveniently formed as a pad or a molded member of porous material e.g. foam, which can be attached in various ways, e.g. by of adhesive, heat welding or mechanical fixing, to the resiliently flexible connection part.

Abstract: An assembly (1) for packaging and applying a product, especially a cosmetic product, includes a reservoir (2) formed of a body (3) surmounted by a neck (12) having a free edge which delimits an opening (18) and a cap element (17) capable of removably capping the opening (18). The cap element (17) forms a member by which to grasp an applicator (22), secured to a first end (21) of a connecting member (20) whose second end (19) is secured to the cap element (17). When the cap element (17) is in the closed position, the applicator (22) lies inside the reservoir (2) so that it can withdraw some of the product. The neck (12) is of axis Y, distinct from the axis X of the body, and mounted so that it is free to rotate with respect to the said body (3).

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.