Including Rupturable Means Or Sealed-cartridge Receiver Patents (Class 401/132)
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Patent number: 8899858Abstract: A liquid dispensing applicator has a container body holding liquid, a longitudinal axis for rotation and an offset projection located to avoid traversing the longitudinal axis. The applicator also has a head component receiving an end of the container body and has a slot system for receiving the offset projection. The container body and the head component are rotatable with respect to each other to cause the offset projection and the slot system to engage and break the offset projection, allowing liquid release through the head for application. The applicator may have an axial locking system and a radial locking system for locking the container body and the head component together at various positions for improved stability, alignment or reliability.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventors: Razmik Margoosian, Viken Afarian
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Patent number: 8864399Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a body defining a pocket, a closed ampoule received in the pocket, an integrated protective device attached to the body and enclosing the pocket, a lever projecting from the body, at least one tappet that bears against an external surface of the pocket and fractures the ampoule when the lever is pivoted, and an application member secured to the body, wherein an interior of the pocket is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of through-holes provided in the integrated protective device. A method for manufacturing the applicator assembly includes rotating the protective device from an open position into a closed position to enclose the ampoule in the pocket before the application member is attached to the body so that the fluid to be dispensed will flow through the protective device and contact the application member when the ampoule is fractured.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.Inventors: Manuel Guzman, James P. McDonald
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Publication number: 20140301765Abstract: The disclosure relates to an application pen for dispensing a liquid, in particular in a planar manner, comprising a hollow pen body made of plastic having a closed end and an open end and an applicator head sitting on the open end of the pen body, which applicator head has a foam, felt or fiber body, wherein the applicator head has an end section that fits into the open end of the pen body and mechanical fastening means for positive-locking and/or friction-locking engagement with the outer circumference of the end section of the applicator head are provided on the pen body and designed in such a way that the mechanical fastening means effect the positive and/or frictional lock without substantial deformation of the end section of the applicator head protruding into the open end of the pen body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Dana Maiwald, Dominique Burkard
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Patent number: 8851781Abstract: A brush, in particular a toothbrush, comprising a head part with a cleaning structure featuring bristles, a hand part and a neck part, and a cavity located in the head or neck part comprising at least one outlet opening for an active substance. In one embodiment, the cavity incorporates an active substance element, which contains the active substance in a carrier material and releases said substance in a controlled manner when it comes into contact with water. In another embodiment, the cavity is adapted to the shape of an active substance element by means of defined external contours. The volume of the cavity is preferably 1-2 times and no more than 4 times greater than the volume of the active substance element, ensuring that the latter is preferably surrounded by water during use. This allows the active substance to be effectively metered and ensures the brush is easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Trisa Holding AGInventors: Armin Bartschi, Peter Gross
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Patent number: 8852231Abstract: Fluid applicators utilizing a cutter and an ampule containing fluids, such as topical adhesives, and methods for safe, sterile, one-time use of fluid applicators for expressing fluids, such as wound sealing adhesives, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Bergen Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Hung Mach, Richard Costa, Mitchell Tung
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Patent number: 8840332Abstract: Mascara sample dispenser applicators have a mascara applicator including a rod and a tip for applying the mascara to the eyelashes of the user. A receptacle contains a small amount of mascara and includes both a first opening through which the rod passes and a second opening through which the applicator tip is pushed out by translation of the rod relative to the receptacle, allowing the user to apply mascara. The second opening may be hermetically sealed by a film that cannot be returned to its original position or condition after use.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventor: Patrick Lhoyer
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Patent number: 8827583Abstract: A method for delivering toothpaste to a user includes providing a toothpaste droplet having a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume with toothpaste inside the volume, where the outer membrane includes a body portion configured to anchor to bristles of a toothbrush, where the outer membrane is formed from dissolvable film strip technology and a plurality of extensions on the outer surface of the body section of the outer membrane, placing the droplet onto the bristles of the toothbrush, releasing the toothpaste from the outer membrane into the bristles of the toothbrush, and cleaning the teeth with the toothpaste. In one aspect of this embodiment, the plurality of extensions forms irregularities on the outer surface of the body section of the outer membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Dental Development Systems, LLCInventor: Wayne R. Solan
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Patent number: 8821059Abstract: To make a cosmetic container convenient, a closing part 6b of a discharge cylinder 6 closes an insertion hole 2h of a middle cylinder part 2 and seals a cosmetic A when a moving part 3 is positioned at a first stopping position, the discharge cylinder 6 protrudes by a predetermined length from an end face of the insertion hole 2h and slits 6c of the discharge cylinder 6 are exposed when the moving part 3 is moved from the first stopping position to a second stopping position separating in an axial direction, so that a user can visually confirm that the cosmetic can flow out through the slits 6c, the discharge cylinder and a discharge cylinder opening part 6a, and the moving part 3 is left at the second stopping position, so that the cosmetic A can securely flow out without variation when in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Tokiwa CorporationInventors: Arata Sasaki, Tomonari Sato
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Patent number: 8814455Abstract: A cosmetic device for applying makeup onto the lip area. The cosmetic device includes a top layer. The top layer includes a cosmetic applicator. The cosmetic device also includes a bottom layer aligned with and attached to the top layer. The top and bottom layers are attached in a two-dimensional manner so as to seal the cosmetic applicator and a product area between the top and the bottom layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Debra Golden
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Publication number: 20140234008Abstract: A hand applicator of encapsulated liquids for their even distribution on surfaces includes an upper side (1) (an impermeable membrane), a capsule (10) of a liquid, an evenly perforated dissector (12), and a working side (3) (an absorber) and is characterized in that the dissector (12) is semi-rigid concave and contains the capsule (10). The upper side (1) may include semi-rigid (5) and outer (6) membranes, and is flat and non-folding. The dissector (12) may have elevations (14) on its inside. The impermeable membrane (13) and capsule (10) may be permanently fixed together or have a common wall. The capsule (10) may be an easily peelable, high-barrier blister and include an aid for opening at a predetermined location. The upper side (1), dissector (12), and working side (3) may be welded together along the edge of the applicator resulting in a rounded seam that essentially follows the spherical curvature of the dissector (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Misha TERESCHOUK
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Patent number: 8801312Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a head portion having a proximal, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a fluid chamber, a container slidably coupled to the body, a breakable membrane sealing an end of the container, and a hollow puncture mechanism, wherein the hollow puncture mechanism is mounted in the interior portion of the head portion and an interior of the container is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of a fluid conduit that is formed through the hollow puncture mechanism from the container to the fluid chamber when the container is axially translated toward the head portion and the puncture mechanism pierces the breakable membrane.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.Inventors: Manuel Guzman, Kyle W. Boone, Miguel Rivera
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Patent number: 8794858Abstract: A hand-held dispenser handle for use with tubular containers, especially unit dose or single use containers, of various liquids or viscous fluids, which provides enhanced flow and locus control.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: OptMed Inc.Inventors: Karl Dallas Kirk, III, Paul J. Mulhauser
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Patent number: 8790031Abstract: An applicator assembly may include body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, a container having a closed proximal end, an interior, and an open distal end, wherein the container is coupled to the proximal end portion, a material bonded to the open distal end and sealing the interior of the container, and an application member attached to the distal end portion, wherein the interior of the container is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of a compressive force applied along circumferential areas toward the distal end of the container. A method of manufacturing an applicator for applying a solution to a surface is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.Inventor: James P. McDonald
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Patent number: 8783451Abstract: A disposable sterile breakable vial includes a handle section and a vial section which are completely separable in response to a manually applied separation force. The vial section includes a sterile void dimensioned to contain a unit dose of a sterile therapeutic topical agent. An elongated member comprises a proximal portion supported by the handle section and a distal portion provided with a sterile applicator element, such as a brush. At least the applicator element is completely enclosed within the vial section with the applicator element immersed within the therapeutic topical agent. A hermetic seal between the handle and vial sections maintains sterility of at least the vial section prior to handle and vial section separation. Complete separation of the handle section and the vial section exposes the elongated member and the applicator element for topical application of the therapeutic agent saturating the applicator element.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Lorens F. Slokovic, Julie L. Gremal
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Patent number: 8777504Abstract: A tool that is useful for cleaning and disinfecting the attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device used in medical applications, the tool having a housing with an opening of defined shape and a chemically treated flexible insert positionable inside the housing that substantially conforms to the inside wall of the housing and, when placed over the attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device, can be manipulated axially and rotationally relative to the attachment surfaces to contact, clean and disinfect the surfaces. Some embodiments can also be used for topical cleaning of skin or other surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Retractable Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu, Steven E. Shaw
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Patent number: 8764332Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
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Patent number: 8747005Abstract: An oral care implement generates cavitation within the oral cavity. One or more cavitation cleaning elements may be located in the head area of the oral care implement. The cavitation cleaning element vibrates at a frequency that produces cavitation of fluids within the oral cavity. The oral care implement may include an elastomeric cavitation cleaning element. A cleaning element may be configured to vibratory release an oral care substance from a container; and a body for gripping the implement.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: James Herbert Kemp, Malcolm Williams
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Patent number: 8734042Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a handle having a head at one end of the handle, the head having at least one cleaning element. The head has at least one oral care dispenser. The oral care dispenser is configured to release an oral care material within about five seconds when exposed to water at a temperature of about 35° C. to about 40° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas Hohlbein, James R. Brown
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Publication number: 20140133895Abstract: A nail polish removal device includes a hollow applicator handle and an applicator tip. The applicator handle has an applicator end and an opposite end and releasably contains a nail solution. The applicator tip is removably attached to the applicator end of the applicator handle. The nail solution saturates or passes through the applicator tip when released from the applicator handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Netrisa Takesha P. Dockery
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Publication number: 20140133896Abstract: A reaction and delivery implement that includes a handle configured for user manipulation, a head having a plurality of agent housing regions, the first agent housing region housing a first agent and the second agent housing region housing a second agent, the first and second agents being different. The head is configured to facilitate both prevention of intermixing of the first and second agents in a storage position as well as reaction of the first and second agents through intermixing in a delivery position so as to produce and apply a third agent to a contacted surface when in the delivery position. The reaction and delivery implement may be an oral care implement such as a toothbrush. The implement may also be motorized and may be used with a wide array of reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventor: James H. Kemp
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Publication number: 20140126949Abstract: A single-piece, injection molded, hand-held liquid dispensing applicator. The single-piece applicator comprising a source of fluid and a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, the fluid flows from the source to an absorbent member attached to the applicator tip to spread the liquid on a surface. The frangible tip may comprise a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element, and a frangible region therebetween. The tongue element may comprise ribs for reinforcement. The frangible tip may comprise a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid. The dispensing applicator may be used in various medical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: BIOMED PACKAGING SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
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Patent number: 8714855Abstract: A package for treating stained fabric. The package can have a backing layer having a second side and a pouch layer joined thereto to form a pouch. A fluid pervious contact substrate can be joined to a first side of the backing layer. The pouch can contain a stain treatment fluid. The package can have a first position in which first and second planar regions of the backing layer are substantially in plane with one another. The package can have a second position in which first planar region and second planar region are in a substantially angularly facing relationship. In the second position the pouch can be in fluid communication with the contact substrate. The stain treatment fluid can include a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Janet Sue Littig, Morgan Thomas Leahy, Kuang-Kai Liu
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Patent number: 8696227Abstract: An applicator that dispenses a predetermined dose of topical anesthetic to a zone of tissue. When tissue is contacted, the topical anesthetic applicator also releases a visible spectrum temporary marking agent that generates a target for the preoperative injection of a numbing dose of local anesthetic.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Thaddeus Carter
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Publication number: 20140064818Abstract: A lotion container is described. The container includes a sealed outer edge that defines a cavity adapted to store an amount of lotion sufficient for a single application; and a set of notches that define a removable section of the lotion container, wherein at least one notch from the set of notches severs a portion of the sealed edge such that the lotion is able to be dispensed from the cavity if the removable section is separated from the lotion container. A container adapted to store and dispense lotion includes a cavity adapted to store lotion sufficient for a single application; an integrated applicator spout extending out from the cavity; and a removable section adapted to allow stored lotion to be dispensed through the applicator spout. A lotion kit includes multiple single-use lotion containers; and a fastener adapted to be coupled to one or more of the single-use lotion containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: John David Burton
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Patent number: 8663177Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to improved devices, systems, kits, products and methods related to topical medicament application of measured dosages. The kits and devices can single use and/or disposable for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Anal-Gesic LLCInventor: Barry S. Fogel
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Patent number: 8662780Abstract: The container for fluid products, particularly creams, ointments, pastes, lotions for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic use, comprises a containment body for containing a fluid product which has an exit mouth for the fluid product, a closing element for closing the mouth, and an applicator element associable with the containment body near to the mouth and suitable for dispensing the fluid product exiting from the mouth.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Lameplast S.P.A.Inventor: Antonio Fontana
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Patent number: 8662779Abstract: A dispenser for fluid material that facilitates spreading of the fluid material is disclosed. The dispenser can comprise a unitary construction, or can be composed of a plurality of components that can be fastened together. Disposable cartridges containing fluid material can be attached to the dispenser, and the material within can be dispensed on a surface. The dispenser provides metered dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Innovation Consumer Solutions, LLCInventors: Francis Kiss deVirag, Ileen Rosner, Jonathan Rosner
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Patent number: 8651761Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: The Tapemark CompanyInventors: James M. Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
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Patent number: 8641310Abstract: A replacement cartridge for a safety razor includes a dispensing head and a reservoir for a flowable shaving aid material. A removable shield is between the reservoir and the dispensing head and the shield interrupts fluid communication between channels of the reservoir and the dispensing head when the shield is in place. Fluid communication is permitted when the shield is removed. Removal of the shield is a onetime event. The shield can be a thermoplastic film. A razor cartridge can be disposed adjacent the dispensing head and the housing of the razor cartridge can be integrally formed with the housing of the dispensing head.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Eveready Battery ComaPNY, IncInventor: Andrew J Pennella
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Publication number: 20140030003Abstract: A package for treating stained fabric. The package can have a backing layer having a second side and a pouch layer joined thereto to form a pouch. A fluid pervious contact substrate can be joined to a first side of the backing layer. The package can have a tie layer joining the contact substrate to a fluid distribution layer, which is joined to the backing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Lloyd Keith STEPHENSON, JR.
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Patent number: 8632268Abstract: A reaction and delivery implement (100) that includes a handle (103) configured for user manipulation, a head (102) having a plurality of agent housing regions (120,130), the first agent housing region (120) housing a first agent and the second agent housing region (130) housing a second agent, the first and second agents being different is described. The head is configured to facilitate both prevention of intermixing of the first and second agents in a storage position as well as reaction of the first and second agents through intermixing in a delivery position so as to produce and apply a third agent to a contacted surface when in the delivery position. The reaction and delivery implement may be an oral care implement such as a toothbrush. The implement may also be motorized and may be used with a wide array of reactions.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: James H. Kemp
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Publication number: 20140014543Abstract: An oral care kit includes a sachet having a ring shaped reservoir for an oral care material configured around a central opening. The sachet has a first weakened portion for forming a dispensing nozzle. The oral care kit also includes an oral care implement sized so that a portion of the oral care implement fits through the central opening. The oral care implement is configured to be used to tear the first weakened portion of the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
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Patent number: 8628264Abstract: An oral care implement includes a handle, a head mounted to one end of the handle that includes a first face having a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending therefrom and a second face, a store of dentifrice retained at the head, and a film matrix retained at the head containing at least one rapidly releasable agent. A soft tissue cleaner can be included on the second face. The at least one rapidly releasable agent can be provided to the first and/or second faces during use from the film matrix. In addition, dentifrice can be provided to the first and/or second faces during use from the store of dentifrice. The at least one rapidly releasable agent can include, for example, a flavoring agent, a dentifrice, or a therapeutic agent. The toothbrush can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Alan Sorrentino, Guofeng Xu, Richard Scott Robinson, Douglas J. Hohlbein
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Patent number: 8628265Abstract: A hand-held dispensing applicator includes a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. In one embodiment, the dispensing applicator comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region there between. Optionally, the tongue element comprises ribs for reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region. Also optionally, the applicator tip includes a semi-permeable or non-permeable partial shield member disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member. Adaptive embodiments allow the generation of designs applicable to a particular medical purpose.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.Inventors: James Brown, Janet P. Kaufman
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Patent number: 8628263Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleanser.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong
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Publication number: 20130343797Abstract: A unitary hand-held, single-use liquid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. A squeezable handle also serves as a reservoir for liquid. A non-forming thermoplastic film seals liquid within the reservoir. Novel weaknesses in the film can be broken on demand to create an opening for liquid to freely flow onto an absorbent pad. A user can thus dispense and apply the liquid without ever touching the liquid or the surface with his hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: CASEY SAMANGOOIE
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Patent number: 8608397Abstract: A hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. Preferably, the frangible applicator tip comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region therebetween. Preferably, the tongue element comprises ribs for reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region. More preferably, the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member. Adaptive embodiments allow the generation of designs applicable to a particular medical purpose.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
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Publication number: 20130330114Abstract: The present invention provides a device, a system, and a method for application of fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Casey, Patrick P. Vanek, Royal D. Hathaway, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Nicholad J. Jardine, Kristin L. Benokraitis
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Patent number: 8591130Abstract: An applicator apparatus having a sealed container pod which may be opened through an actuating tab. In certain embodiments the terminal end of the open package covered by an applicator surface that may be adherently affixed to the container pod. In certain embodiments, actuating tab passes through a void defined by a suitably shaped applicator surface. Certain embodiments describe a rupturable seal permitting mixing of contents within the container pod before distribution to applicator surface. A method for applying material to a desired surface, and method of applying a therapeutic substance to a desired tissue is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventors: Kurt Koptis, Bruce Bodlak
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Patent number: 8585308Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing flowable materials has a container assembly (12) having a dividing wall (19). A first chamber (18) and a second chamber (20) are defined in the container assembly (12). The first chamber (18) is configured to contain a first flowable material (M1) (140) and the second chamber (20) is configured to contain a second flowable material (M2) (142). A membrane (34) is positioned in the container and cooperates with the dividing wall (19) to enclose the first and second chambers (18, 20). The membrane (34) has a first section (132) having a first weld seam (148) and a second section (134) having a second weld seam (150). The first section (132) is separated from the second section (134) by a non-rupturable member (33). Rupture of the membrane (34) allows the flowable materials into a third chamber (42) in which the flowable materials mix to form a mixture, and from which the mixture is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: James Alexander CorporationInventor: Richard J. May
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Publication number: 20130287471Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a container having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber, an application member attached to the distal end of the container, and a tearable solution reservoir disposed within the chamber, the tearable solution reservoir comprising a tearing member, wherein actuating the tearing member to tear the tearable solution reservoir brings the container, the tearable solution reservoir, and the application member into fluid communication with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Kyle W. BOONE, Manuel Guzman
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Patent number: 8556529Abstract: An applicator includes an applicator body, an applicator pad attached at a front part of the applicator body, and a pre-loaded container of liquid received in \ the applicator body. The applicator body defines a flow path from the container to the applicator pad. The container includes a front closure portion which is openable to allow liquid to flow from the container into the flow path. The applicator body has a structure which interacts with the front of the container when the container is moved to an opening position relative to the applicator body to open the openable front closure portion. Wherein the container defines a front chamber and a rear chamber with a liquid-impermeable intermediate barrier therebetween. Wherein the container includes a longitudinal pusher element extending relatively movably between the ends of the front chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Rieke CorporationInventors: Brian Robert Law, David John Pritchett
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Patent number: 8550736Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleaner for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleaner. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleaner. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong
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Patent number: 8550739Abstract: A shaving cream applicator brush system has a stationary disk, a rotatable brush body with a plurality of cartridge slots, a tapered stationary cover, and a brush head having bristles. The system has a cartridge that is inserted into the cartridge slot, with a tapered cartridge first end with a cartridge opening and a cartridge membrane that is able to be ruptured on a cartridge tip, a flat cartridge second end, a cylindrical cartridge body, and a cartridge hollow cavity inside. The cartridge has a pressure means to dispose a load of shaving cream from the cartridge through the ruptured cartridge membrane and the cartridge opening. Shaving cream is transported from a cartridge hollow cavity through a cartridge opening, through a stationary disk channel, through a stationary disk tubing extension, into the brush head for use by a user.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Timothy M. Robbins
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Publication number: 20130251439Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a head portion having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a fluid chamber, a container slidably coupled to the head portion, a plug sealing an end of the container, an application member attached to the distal end, and one or more orifices formed through a surface of the plug, wherein the plug is mounted in the interior portion of the head portion and an interior of the container is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of a fluid conduit that is formed through the plug from the container to the fluid chamber when the container is axially translated toward the head portion to bring the one or more orifices into fluid communication with the containerType: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: CAREFUSION 2200, INC.Inventor: Manuel GUZMAN
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Patent number: 8511923Abstract: A hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. Preferably, the frangible applicator tip comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region there between. More preferably, the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
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Patent number: 8491211Abstract: A device for storing and applying a dental substance, with a container from which the substance can be removed through a first opening in a first direction with the aid of an applicator, and with a substance supply which can be introduced into the container through a second opening in the wall of the container and which is sealed off against this opening by a breakable foil, is characterized in that the second opening is arranged transversely with respect to the first direction and that the foil is applied over the opening in such a manner that it closes same.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Ernst Muhlbauer GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Hans Hörth, Karsten Lamott
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Patent number: 8491212Abstract: A multifunctional multi-compartment applicator for the stable storage of solid ascorbic acid and topical application of ascorbic acid in solution to the skin, the applicator having an absorbent end and an abrasive end.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Laboratoire Naturel Paris, LLCInventors: John C. Castel, R. Patrick Abergel
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Patent number: 8459892Abstract: An oral care implement (210) includes a handle (214) and a head (212) mounted to one end of the handle (214) that includes a first face (237) having plurality of tooth cleaning elements (226) extending therefrom, a second face (247) and a store of oral care material (232). A soft tissue cleaner (241) can be included on the second face (247). Oral care material can be provided simultaneously to the first (237) and second faces (247) during use from the store of oral care material (232). The oral care implement can include a plurality of oral care material stores (232), which can include different dentifrices. A store of oral care material (232) can be located within an arrangement of the tooth cleaning elements (226) and can extend through the head (212) to an arrangement of soft tissue cleaning elements (226). The toothbrush (210) can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas Hohlbein, Alan Sorrentino, James Herbert Kemp, Emily Fink
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Patent number: 8449211Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein