Including Rupturable Means Or Sealed-cartridge Receiver Patents (Class 401/132)
  • Publication number: 20130121749
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: THE TAPEMARK COMPANY
    Inventor: The Tapemark Company
  • Publication number: 20130108352
    Abstract: Applicators for storing, sterilizing, and dispensing adhesives are provided. The applicators comprise a porous tip, a body, and a container containing a polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive. The applicators are sterilized by radiation, and following sterilization, the adhesive remains substantially unpolymerized for about twenty four months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Adhezion Biomedical, LLC
    Inventors: Rafael Ruiz, SR., Sheng Zhang, Martin Krauss
  • Publication number: 20130108351
    Abstract: The present invention is a water insoluble substrate material that has a liquid antiperspirant or deodorant composition deposited into a substrate. This insoluble substrate is held in an applicator and applied to the body to hide or prevent body odors. The applicator allows the user to apply the antiperspirant or deodorant to the affected areas without getting the liquid on the hands. The applicator is small and non-porous, which allows the user to transport and store the antiperspirant or deodorant in a purse or wallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Vicki Yeats
  • Patent number: 8425136
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Janet Sue Littig, Morgan Thomas Leahy, Kuang-Kai Liu
  • Patent number: 8403582
    Abstract: A package for treating a stained fabric. The package has a contact substrate having a first color and a backing layer having a second color. More than about 25% of each of the widthwise edges of the contact substrate abuts a portion of the backing layer having the second color when the package is in a generally flat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Corey Michael Bischoff
  • Patent number: 8403178
    Abstract: A container assembly has a first container that operably houses a second container. The first container is configured to hold a first flowable substance, and the second container is configured to hold a second flowable substance. The second container is rupturable, preferably by manipulation through the first container, wherein the second flowable substance can mix with the first flowable substance to form a mixture. The first container is also rupturable to dispense the mixture therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: James Alexander Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. May, David G. Robinson, Francesca Fazzolari, Alexander T. Davidson
  • Patent number: 8403581
    Abstract: A condiment packet having a spreading apparatus, and a method of use thereof. The condiment packet includes a substantially flat, sealed pouch containing a condiment. The condiment packet further includes a spreading apparatus being within the sealed pouch. The spreading apparatus may be used to spread the condiment over a food substance once the condiment is squeezed onto the food substance and once a portion of the spreading apparatus is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Crucs Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin M. Crucs
  • Patent number: 8393816
    Abstract: A glow-in-the-dark marking pen that is intended for use for marking structures during search and rescue operations, particularly during a fire, is herein disclosed. The glow-in-the-dark properties of the ink are activated by breaking an inner glass tube contained within the plastic marker body and shaking it. The cap is removed and the pen can be used upon various surfaces as needed. The glow-in-the-dark ability of the ink allows others to see writing in diminished lighting environments, such as emergency personnel who wish to alert other personnel that a room of a structure is being checked or has been checked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: John D. Schumacher
  • Patent number: 8393815
    Abstract: A condiment packet having a spreading apparatus, and a method of use thereof. The condiment packet includes a substantially flat, sealed pouch containing a condiment. The condiment packet further includes a spreading apparatus being within the sealed pouch. The spreading apparatus may be used to spread the condiment over a food substance once the condiment is squeezed onto the food substance and once a portion of the spreading apparatus is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Crucs Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Kevin M. Crucs
  • Patent number: 8388248
    Abstract: A medical liquid applicator system that includes an applicator grip assembly, a flexible reservoir and an applicator head. The applicator grip assembly is composed of a first section with a first distal end and a second section with a second distal end, a longitudinal axis, a front side, a back side, a predetermined grip length, a predetermined grip width, a fold axis separating the first section and the second section, the fold axis being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a fold-activated dispensing slit located on the fold axis. The flexible reservoir is joined to a back side of the applicator grip assembly and is in liquid communication with the fold-activated dispensing slit. The applicator head is joined to the front side of the applicator grip assembly at the fold axis and is in liquid communication with the dispensing slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Bjoern N. (Niklas) Jemsby, Tore G. Wistedt, Ajay Y. Houde, Joseph A. Cesa
  • Patent number: 8372937
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a two-component adhesion promoter composition for surface pretreatment, comprising two components, the first component, K1, comprising at least one hydrolyzable adhesion promoter substance A which is selected from the group comprising organosilicon compounds, organotitanium compounds, organozirconium compounds, and mixtures thereof; and the second component, K2, comprising at least one compound B which reacts with the adhesion promoter substance A or triggers or catalyzes condensation of the adhesion promoter substance A, and the first and the second components in the unopened state being present in two compartments (1, 2) separated from one another by at least one dividing wall (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sika Technology AG
    Inventors: Gerald Trabesinger, Gerhard Zingerle, Wolf-Rüdiger Huck, Stefan Junge
  • Patent number: 8366337
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James M. Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Patent number: 8348913
    Abstract: An antiseptic applicator device having a reservoir for storing an antiseptic agent, the reservoir being coupled to an applicator pad, and a defeatable membrane being interposed between the reservoir and the applicator pad. Embodiments of the device further include opposing handles, wherein an interior lumen of each handle houses a breakable phial containing a desired solution, and wherein upon moving the handles to a closed position, the phials are broken to release the desired solutions which are then absorbed by the applicator pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Minh Quang Hoang, Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Weston F. Harding
  • Publication number: 20130004229
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: OPTMED, INC.
    Inventors: Karl Dallas Kirk, III, Paul J. Mulhauser
  • Publication number: 20130004230
    Abstract: An improved applicator for dispensing liquids and viscous fluids comprising an applicator body, an applicator tip or applicator assembly, and optionally a filter element wherein the applicator tip or assembly has at least one of several beneficial features including a receptacle for shards, a fluid rate controlling tip, and a bubble breaking design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: OPTMED, INC.
    Inventors: Karl Dallas Kirk, III, Paul J. Mulhauser
  • Patent number: 8337108
    Abstract: A rigid single-use cosmetic container is provided wherein the basic elements, a tubular container and an applicator wand, are integrally formed as a unitary body. The wand extends inwardly from the top of the container into a product reservoir to form of an applicator end. The wand extends upwardly from the top end of the container to form a handle which may be provided in dimensions approximating the cap on a saleable package. An applicator, e.g., a brush, may be mounted on the applicator end of the wand. The container and wand are separated by a frangible connection in the top end of the container. When the frangible connection is broken, an opening is created in the top end of the container. The opening is sized to act as a wiper to remove excess product from the applicator when the wand is drawn from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Herve F. Bouix, Christophe Jacob
  • Patent number: 8328451
    Abstract: A toothbrush has one or two part-spherical pockets formed in the brush surface. Balls or pellets of matching shape of dehydrated toothpaste are placed in the depressions, the brush is wetted and the pellets turn to a gel, ready for brushing. The pellets may be of various colors and flavors to entice children to brush their teeth and may be dispensed from a storage chamber carried in the tooth brush handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua D Atkin
  • Patent number: 8297866
    Abstract: A pouch comprising a top pouch layer, a bottom pouch layer sealed to the top pouch layer to form a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is configured to hold contents, and an actuator formed from a portion of the top pouch layer, wherein the portion of the top layer is sealed with a corresponding portion of the bottom layer, wherein the actuation of the actuator releases the contents from the reservoir is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Didier de Gery
  • Patent number: 8287202
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method of dispensing an adhesive material using an applicator comprising: a body having a cavity; at least one breaking member integral with the body and having a surrounding gap, the breaking member deflectable into the cavity and having a first engagement member; an annular housing movable with respect to the body and having a second engagement member complementary with the first engagement member, the first and the second engagement members being cooperatively engageable; a reservoir secured to body and having applicator means; a retaining member between the body and reservoir; and a frangible container of adhesive material disposed within the cavity; moving the annular housing relative to the body from a first position to a second position where the engagement members are cooperatively engaged; deflecting the breaking members and breaking the frangible container; and squeezing the reservoir and dispensing adhesive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Goodman, Gregory Hake, Thomas Schoon, Thomas A Shepard
  • Patent number: 8282298
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a handle, a head mounted to one end of the handle that includes a first face having 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Richard Scott Robinson, Guofeng Xu, Douglas Hohlbein, Alan Sorrentino
  • Publication number: 20120251219
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Jack W. KAUFMAN, James BROWN
  • Publication number: 20120230753
    Abstract: Disclosed is 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. 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Patent number: 8262305
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package for storing and applying a liquid or semi-liquid composition to an exposed surface. The package has a body having a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity located between the first and second ends wherein the first and second sides connect the first end to the second end, and an opening at the first end. A liquid or semi-liquid composition, meant to be applied to the surface, is located and stored in the interior cavity of the body. A substrate is included over the opening of the package capable of transferring the liquid or semi-liquid composition onto the surface. In an exemplary aspect, the package further includes a cover portion positioned over the opening which encloses the substrate and seals the opening in the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Uyen Tuong Ngoc Lam, Corey Thomas Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20120219346
    Abstract: Applicators are described having an applicator body which receives a pre-loaded container (5) of liquid, and has an applicator pad (3) at its front part. The container may have front and rear chambers (52, 51) separated by a liquid impermeable barrier (571). An internal pusher structure (575) can connect a front barrier (572) e.g. film and/or slidable plug, so that opening the front barrier (572) also opens the intermediate barrier, e.g. before the front barrier so that pre-mixing can take place. The use of plug-type closures is a further aspect. The applicator body may have a guide track (29) co-operating with a lug (55) on the container (5) to control movement of the container in the actuation stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Robert Law, David John Pritchett
  • Patent number: 8240937
    Abstract: 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 dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The oral care dispenser may be held in place by a plurality of prongs located in the field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush may be made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Alan Sorrentino, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Al Sprosta
  • Patent number: 8235617
    Abstract: The unit (1) includes a packaging (2), an applicator (3), and a product P to be applied. The applicator (3) includes an application element (12) that is housed with the product P in a reservoir (8), an internal handling part (13) that is placed in a holding housing (11) which substantial relative rotation cannot occur. A part in the shape of a rod (14) is housed in a pipe (10) that the rod is rigid enough not to break when the packaging (2) is folded crosswise for the purpose of opening break. The unit (1) also includes two holding zones for the purpose of the break fold in a fragile transverse zone (16) with lower strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Socoplan
    Inventors: Christophe Peck, Guy-Noel Sibileau, Philippe Moussion
  • Patent number: 8235618
    Abstract: Device for distributing a low volume or dose of product includes a reservoir defined by a joining area of two groups and that contains a distribution orifice, and an applicator including a grasping organ and a distribution organ composed of a rod, whose end is fitted with a distribution nozzle and whose other end is included in the grasping organ, at least one of the groups being a shell including a cavity having a collar that the joining area in part of and at least one of the groups has a collar including a trough; the distribution orifice communicating with the reservoir by a neck formed by the space between the two groups, the trough forming its wall at least partially; the neck including a breakable structure, breaking an area opening the orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Socoplan
    Inventors: Christophe Peck, Guy-Noël Sibileau, Phillippe Moussion
  • Patent number: 8221017
    Abstract: A fluid applicator includes a tubular container having a top open end and a bottom open end, a floating stopper mounted in the tubular container for sealing the bottom open end of the tubular container, a fluid filled in between the top open end and bottom open end of the tubular container, and a plug for closing the top open end of the tubular container. When the plug is opened from the top open end of the tubular container for allow the atmospheric pressure to enter the tubular container, the floating stopper is forced to adhere to the peripheral wall of the tubular container for allowing the fluid to flow out of the fluid container. When the plug seals the top open end of the tubular container, the atmospheric pressure is prohibited from entering the tubular container, and the floating stopper stops the bottom open end of the tubular container again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Kun-Liang Hong
  • Patent number: 8215859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Patent number: 8210764
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush includes a handle member produced from a pre-selected biodegradable material. The handle member has a predetermined size and a predetermined shape. There are a predetermined number of rows of bristles attached to and extending above a top surface of the handle member closely adjacent one end thereof. Such bristles have a predetermined length. A pouch containing toothpaste is disposed beneath the rows of bristles such that the toothpaste will be in fluid communication with the bristles when the pouch is punctured and compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Bohdan Holowecky
  • Publication number: 20120163898
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a fluid source, frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and 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. Preferably, the tongue element comprises ribs reinforcing the tongue element to resist unintentional breaking of the frangible region. Also, 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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Publication number: 20120141186
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: CAREFUSION 2200, INC.
    Inventor: James P. MCDONALD
  • Patent number: 8186897
    Abstract: 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. 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Patent number: 8181777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tearable packaging (1) for receiving at least one substance (6) and an applicator (7, 11), comprising a, for example, film-like carrier (2) in which at least one depression (4a, 4b) open on one side is formed which can be sealed towards the outside with a cover film (3) to form at least one chamber and comprising a channel (5a, 5b) formed between the carrier (2) and the cover film (3) in which the applicator (7, 11) is accommodated at least in sections in such a manner that the applicator (7, 11) is completely enclosed by the carrier (2) and the cover film (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Kettenbach GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Suchan, Alexander Bublewitz
  • Publication number: 20120121312
    Abstract: A brush, in particular a toothbrush, including a head part with a cleaning structure that with bristles, a hand part and a neck part, a cavity with at least one outlet opening for an active substance being located in the head or neck part. In one embodiment, the cavity incorporates an active substance element, which contains the active substance in a carrier material and releases the substance in a controlled manner when it comes into contact with water. The cavity may be 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 that the brush is easy to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Armin Bärtschi, Peter GROSS
  • Patent number: 8167509
    Abstract: A container enclosing an applicator and a dental composition including a volatile organic solvent. The container is sealed. The volatile organic solvent is effectively retained within the container, even after storage at about 43° C. for one week. Preferably the container is made of a copolymer of a cycloolefin and an open chain olefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Pierson, Paul D. Hammesfahr
  • Patent number: 8157465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a composition to the human body, the applicator comprising: a support that is configured to be mounted in removable manner on an appliance that enables movement to be transmitted to said support; a reservoir that is secured to the support and that contains the composition, the reservoir being defined, at least in part, by at least one closure element; an applicator element that is secured to the support at least during use; and an opener element that is suitable for acting on the closure element in order to put the reservoir and the applicator element into communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Nicolas Duru
  • Patent number: 8157464
    Abstract: A disposable fluid applicator having a reservoir with a first membrane and a second membrane. Said reservoir containing a fluid to be dispensed. Said first membrane of the reservoir having perforations and being covered by a permeable and/or absorbent spreader. A removable tab assembly is disposed between said spreader and said first membrane of the reservoir that seals said reservoir. When the tab is pulled from between said spreader and said first membrane of the reservoir the reservoir becomes unsealed allowing the fluid contained inside the reservoir to flow out through an opening in the first membrane into and through the spreader where the fluid can be applied to a desired surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Ralf Prax
  • Publication number: 20120087711
    Abstract: A squeeze applicator comprises a handle transitioning into a head, with a cavity therein being fillable with a dispensable substance. One side of the head has bristles and orifices into the cavity. A resilient pivotally-mounted cover may enclose the cavity. The orifices may be sized in direct proportion to the substance's viscosity and to a desired speed for dispensing. A flexible material may block each orifice, except for a length-wise slit, to inhibit substance outflow until pressure is applied to the cover. A plurality of lateral slits may be added to form finger like members being normally biased to seal the orifice. Foil may also cover the orifices until dispensing occurs, where the foil ruptures to uncover the orifices. Spiked members on the cover portion may protrude in toward the cavity when the cover is closed, to more easily pierce the foil when pressure is applied to the bulbous cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Bart Wolfe, J.K. Hwang
  • Patent number: 8123423
    Abstract: An applicator with a flexible dispensing end is provided. The applicator includes a housing having an internal compartment configured to hold a container of skin sealant. The housing includes a dispensing end having at least one opening to permit the skin sealant to be dispensed. The housing includes an actuator configured to contact the container and release the skin sealant. The dispensing end has at least one movable member. The dispensing end is flexible and is configured to move on more than one axis, and up to three axes, sequentially or simultaneously, so that the skin sealant dispensed from the applicator may be uniformly applied to contours on a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worlwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ajay Houde, Susan Gayle Oslund, Tracy Joseph White, Wendy Anderson Cocke
  • Patent number: 8118508
    Abstract: An applicator device for dispensing a polymerizable adhesive material comprising a body portion comprising a closed proximal end and an open distal end providing a cavity sized to accept a frangible container having a polymerizable adhesive material; at least one breaking member at least partially deflectable into the cavity; an annular housing movable with respect to the body portion; and a reservoir secured to the open distal end of the body portion, the reservoir further comprising an applicator; wherein the annular housing is movable relative to the body portion from a first position to a second position to deflect at least a portion of the breaking member into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Goodman, Gregory Hake, Thomas Schoon, Thomas A. Shepard
  • Patent number: 8113730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James Mark Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Patent number: 8113729
    Abstract: A device, method, and system for delivering toothpaste to a user. In one embodiment of the invention, a droplet for delivering toothpaste to a user can be provided. The droplet can include a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume with toothpaste inside the volume. The outer membrane can include a tail portion, which is configured to be embedded into the bristles of a toothbrush. The droplet further can include one or more extensions coupled to the outer surface of the outer membrane, the one or more extensions can have a triangular shape, a barb shape or the like. In one aspect of this embodiment, the droplet further can include a logo, a cartoon character, a word or the like printed on the outer membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Dental Development Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Wayne R. Solan
  • Publication number: 20120034012
    Abstract: An application device for applying a flowable substance is proposed, comprising: an outer sleeve (12) which has an outer peripheral wall (14) and an outer bottom (16), an inner sleeve (18) which has an inner peripheral wall (20) and an inner bottom (22), is guided in the outer sleeve (12) in a sealed manner and can be displaced between a closed position and an open position, an applicator (30) that engages at least partially in the inner sleeve (18), wherein the inner bottom (22) of the inner sleeve (18) has at least one opening (32), which in the closed position of the inner sleeve (18) is closed by a closing device (34) and in the open position of the inner sleeve (18) allows the flowable substance to pass through at least partially, wherein the applicator (30) during the movement of the inner sleeve (18) out of the closed position into the open position due to displacement is subjected to the flowable substance received in the receiving chamber (38) between the outer sleeve (12) and the inner sleeve (18) i
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
  • Patent number: 8109387
    Abstract: A device for applying a liquid, pasty or other flowable substance includes a pack with a receiving section comprising a wet portion for receiving the substance and a closure section defining a dry portion. The closure section is separated from the receiving section by a tear line. The wet portion is separated from the dry portion by means of a separation element comprising an orifice closed off by a closure element which is releasable from the separation element after tearing open the pack along the tear line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sulzer Mixpac AG
    Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
  • Patent number: 8109686
    Abstract: A brush, in particular a toothbrush, including a head part with a cleaning structure that with bristles, a hand part and a neck part, a cavity with at least one outlet opening for an active substance being located in the head or neck part. In one embodiment, the cavity incorporates an active substance element, which contains the active substance in a carrier material and releases the 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 that the brush is easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Trisa Holding AG
    Inventors: Armin Bärtschi, Peter Gross
  • Patent number: 8104986
    Abstract: An applicator for a liquid product includes an elongated base having a product cup sized for retaining a single-dose quantity of a liquid product; an applicator cup for receiving an applicator pad; and a channel interconnecting the product cup and the applicator cup. An absorbent applicator pad is disposed in the applicator cup. A liquid product is positively retained in the product cup until it is desired to apply the liquid product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Alan E. Nash
  • Patent number: 8100294
    Abstract: A container assembly has a first container that operably houses a second container. The first container is configured to hold a first flowable substance, and the second container is configured to hold a second flowable substance. The second container is rupturable, preferably by manipulation through the first container, wherein the second flowable substance can mix with the first flowable substance to form a mixture. The first container is also rupturable to dispense the mixture therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: James Alexander Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. May, David G. Robinson, Francesca Fazzolari, Alexander T. Davidson, Ronald M. Douros
  • Patent number: 8083425
    Abstract: 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. 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Patent number: 8079769
    Abstract: An ink cartridge for an inkjet printer contains an aqueous ink formulation. The ink formulation comprising an IR-absorbing naphthalocyanine dye of formula (II): or a salt form thereof, wherein: M is Ga(A1); A1 is an axial ligand selected from —OH, halogen, —OR3, —OC(O)R4 or —O(CH2CH2O)eRe wherein e is an integer from 2 to 10 and Re is H, C1-8 alkyl or C(O)C1-8 alkyl; R1 and R2 may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen or C1-12 alkoxy; R3 is selected from C1-12 alkyl, C5-12 aryl, C5-12 arylalkyl or Si(Rx)(Ry)(Rz); R4 is selected from C1-12 alkyl, C5-12 aryl or C5-12 arylalkyl; and Rx, Ry and Rz may be the same or different and are selected from C1-12 alkyl, C5-12 aryl, C5-12 arylalkyl, C1-12 alkoxy, C5-12 aryloxy or C5-12 arylalkoxy. The ink formulation has a characteristic pH in the range of 4 to 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Sutharsiny Indusegaram, Graciel Gonzaga, Simone Charlotte Vonwiller, Scott Matthew Starling, Lachlan Everett Hall, Damon Donald Ridley, Kia Silverbrook