Abstract: A single use, disposable lotion applicator comprising an applicator located inside a container. The applicator is filled with lotion. An applicator removal means facilitates easy removal of the applicator from the container. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, a vial filled with lotion is located inside the applicator.

Abstract: A lotion dispensing device which includes a lotion dispensing body with a central interior cavity dimensioned to receive replaceable lotion cartridges while the lotion is dispensed from the dispensing device by a piercing dispensing orifice member which includes a piercing flow tube and roller ball spreader applicator assembly which is threadably secured to the dispensing end of the dispensing body of the device. The device also includes a cover member with a retaining clip. The device is dimensioned and constructed similar to a ball point pen and/or marking pen and is easily carried in accessible locations by a user such as a plumber, mechanic and/or machinist.

Abstract: Described is a device for applying a powdery, pasty, gel-like or liquid cosmetic product to skin or hair. The application device comprises at least one application element which is used to hold the cosmetic product and release it onto the skin or hair upon touching the skin or hair. According to the invention, the application element is elongated and extends along an at least partially convex circumferential line of the device.

Abstract: A perfume stick having a fragile core tube holding a liquid perfume and mounted in a flexible plastic outer tube, the flexible plastic outer tube having a bottom end covered with a cotton tip, the liquid perfume flowing out of the core tube to the cotton tip for application when the perfume stick is bent by hand to break the core tube.

Abstract: Embodiments of a disposable toothbrush are described, which have a self-contained dentifrice package which is kept unopened until the moment of desired use. The toothbrush has a soft, flexible plastic head for breaking the dentifrice package and sharp, hollow tubes or needles for distributing the dentifrice to the bristles. The toothbrush is ergonomically designed to fit hand and mouth with smooth, comfortable edges and outer surfaces and to prevent choking hazards by positively fastening parts. It is further designed to look generally like a fountain pen so it can be more comfortably carried and, thus, more available and useful.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a toothbrush, including providing a bristle having a first opening, a second opening, and a lumen between the first and the second openings; contacting the first opening with a substance; applying a vacuum to the second opening thereby suctioning the substance into the lumen through the first opening to provide a bristle containing a substance; and attaching the bristle containing the substance to a toothbrush. A toothbrush including a plurality of bristles having fracturable walls for controllably releasing a substance from the bristles into the oral cavity is provided.

Abstract: A disposable hemostatic curette includes a handle, at least one scraping implement, and a crushable applicator. The handle has a first end, a second end, and a length. The cross section and length of the handle are sized to facilitate easy manipulation with a thumb and forefinger. The first end of the handle is tapered to a smaller diameter which is connected to a scraping implement. The scraping implement is preferably round in shape with a shallow bore. A scraping edge of the scraping implement is a sharp edge which is formed from the inner wall of the shallow bore and a tapering outer wall of the scraping implement. A deep bore is formed in the second end of the handle, and is sized to firmly receive the outside diameter of a crushable applicator. The crushable applicator includes a transparent flexible housing, an applicator swab, and a crushable ampule containing a hemostatic solution. At least one crush window is disposed at the second end of the handle.

Abstract: A liquid applicator of the type used to apply pre-operative liquid to the body prior to surgery. The liquid is contained in a sealed ampoule. The applicator has a hollow cylindrical handle with an internal configuration which firmly seats the ampoule within the handle. A neck section of the housing, generally seated with and extending from the handle has a thin-walled section positioned very close to the neck of an ampoule supported in the handle, so that manual depression of the thin-walled section allows the operator to sever the ampoule tip from the ampoule body, allowing one-handed release of fluid prior to application.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser system is disclosed having a suitable spatial separation between a fluid-containing ampule contained therewithin and the user's fingers is provided by a plurality of members extending between the ampule and the user's fingers. The separation prevents shards of glass resulting from breakage of the ampule from cutting the user's fingers. Gripping portions of the dispenser may be profiled or roughened on the surface to provide greater gripping capabilities.

Abstract: A liquid applicator for applying a desired liquid to a surface includes a closed ampule formed of a fracturable material containing the desired liquid, a body having a pocket with an open side and a shape adapted to receive the ampule, and a porous element sealed to the body and closing off the open side of the pocket so that liquid flows through the element when the ampule is fractured. The body includes a pair of side walls that are spaced from one another in a first direction to define the pocket, and a pair of gripping members, are provided, which can be pivoted to fracture the ampule during use. The porous element is laminated with a material that does not stretch in the first direction, and the laminate material is secured between the side walls of the body to define a structural insert that prevents the side walls from pulling apart from one another when the gripping members are pivoted.

Abstract: By employing two integrated components which cooperate to achieve a product dispensing trigger assembly, and mounting these two components to a container within which the desired product is retained and on which a desired seal is mounted, a unique fluid product holding and dispensing system is realized. In the present invention, the fluid product holding and dispensing system possesses two separate and distinct locked positions which assures that the system is retained in either locked position, until change is desired by the user. As a result, accidental or unwanted activation of the system is completely eliminated and users are assured that the product retained and sealed in the container remains sealed until use is desired and accidental opening or rupturing of the seal is completely eliminated.

Abstract: A perfume sampler comprising a perfume sample support film (1), provided for adhering to a presentation sheet (3), such as of paper, cardboard, at least one perfume sample (5), applied onto the support film (1) under the form of a gel, and a releasable protection film (6) applied on the sample, which protection film leads, upon its retraction from the support film (1), to a removal of the perfume sample (5) from the support film (1) by adhering the sample to the protection film (6) and for enabling in this way the test of the perfume by application on the skin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inexpensive apparatus and a method of use thereof which provides for more safe cleaning of soiled, sharp health care instruments. The instrument to be cleaned is inserted into a flexible, sealed chamber containing a means for controllably brushing and cleaning the instrument. The user compresses the apparatus with one hand while manipulating the instrument with the other hand to clean the instrument. The user is provided more protection than conventional methods and devices against being injured by the instrument and both the user and the environment are provided more protection against being contaminated by debris carried on the instrument during cleaning of the instrument.

Abstract: A liquid applicator is provided which is particularly useful in applying preoperative surgical scrubs or paints to skin. The liquid is contained in a frangible ampoule inside the body of the applicator. This ampoule is supported and protected by a deformable element that prevents unintentional breakage of the ampoule from impacts during storage and handling before use. The applicator is actuated by pushing at least a portion of the frangible ampoule through an aperture in the deformable element and into contact with a means for breaking the ampoule.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush comprising an elongate handle having a fingergrip at one end and a bristle-carrying head adjacent the other end of the handle. The handle has an elongate shallow recess which extends from the fingergrip to the head and which contains toothpaste covered by a thin flexible membrane. The membrane defines a blister cover or a capsule. The head has a corresponding passage extending between the handle and an opening at the base of the bristles where the toothpaste will be extruded in use.

Abstract: A two or more part dispenser is provided having an elongated flexible housing which defines an interior chamber. A disc(s) is contained within the chamber and is movable from a closed to an open position. In its closed position, the disc(s) divides the chamber into two or more subchambers, each of which contains a different liquid. A collar is slidably mounted to the housing and coaxially disposed around each disc to maintain the disc in its closed position. Upon displacement of the collar away from the disc, a finger on the collar compresses the housing an displaces the disc to its open position thus allowing the two or more liquids in the subchambers to intermix together. A dispensing nozzle assembly having an outlet is fluidly connected by a fluid passageway to the housing chamber. A normally closed valve is positioned in series with this passageway so that, when the valve is moved to its open position, liquid within the housing chamber is dispensed out through the nozzle outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for applying a plurality, preferably two, dermatological agents to the skin from a single dispensing and applicator system comprising a plurality of compartmentalized applicator pads which may be exposed and sequentially applied to the afflicted skin area.

Abstract: A compact single use applicator is disclosed having a dry medication (e.g, a dehydrated or lyophilized astringent disinfectant that is adapted to treat ache and has been reduced to a powder) stored in a flexible mixing chamber. Liquid diluents are stored in first and second flexible chambers. Fluid communication between the diluents in the first and second chambers and the dry medication in the mixing chamber is blocked by normally closed, pressure activated fluid paths. By compressing the first and second chambers, corresponding hydraulic pressures are generated in the diluents thereof which force open the pressure activated paths. Accordingly, the diluents in the first and second chambers are introduced under pressure to the dry medication in the mixing chamber to rehydrate and reactivate the medication. The reconstituted multi-constituent liquid medication is then supplied from the mixing chamber to a dispensing chamber via another normally closed pressure activated fluid path.

Abstract: A liquid applicator for applying a desired liquid to a surface includes a closed vial formed of a fracturable material containing the desired liquid, a body having a pocket with an open side and a shape adapted to receive the vial, and a porous element sealed to the body and closing off the open side of the pocket so that liquid flows through the element when the vial is fractured. The body has a flange protruding from the pocket along the open side thereof and a wing-like gripping member projects from the flange. The gripping member is spaced from the pocket and supported for pivoting movement relative to the pocket by the flange. The body also has structure for fracturing the vial, the structure being interposed between the pocket and gripping member. Upon pivoting of the gripping member, the structure flexes the pocket inwardly to exert a fracturing force against the vial when the member is pivoted towards the pocket.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing liquids which comprises, a thin walled elongated tube like plastic container which has an ampule therein which contains liquid to be dispensed. The container has an opening at one end with a sponge thereon, and a slide ring activator mounted to the tube, which is restrained from longitudinal movement by positioning bumps, which slide ring for applicator activation is rotated about the tube's axis to apply inwardly directed forces on both sides of the ampule to cause it to break, and liquid to flow to the opening, and thence to the sponge from which it is applied.

Abstract: A compact, single-use stylus applicator is disclosed having a dry medication (e.g. a dehydrated topical astringent disinfectant that is adapted to treat acne and has been reduced to crystalline form by lyophilization) stored in a first chamber. A liquid diluent is stored in a second chamber. Fluid communication between the first and second chambers is blocked by a barrier. By compressing the second chamber, a corresponding hydraulic pressure is generated in the diluent which defeats the fluid blocking integrity of the barrier. Accordingly, the diluent in the second chamber is introduced under pressure to the dry medication in the first chamber to rehydrate and activate the acne medication. The reconstituted multi-constituent liquid medication is absorbed by a stylus-shaped swab so as to be applied directly to a tissue area as a topical treatment for acne or other skin disorders.

Abstract: A hygienic toothbrush wherein the brush portion is carried in contact with a sterilizing solution after use. To avoid spillage, the sterilizing solution is contained in a small, replaceable, plastic container which is inserted into the back of the brush and perforated to release a small quantity of solution into a chamber in communication with the brush head during storage and transport thereof. Should damage occur to the brush and its carrier during the storage phase, only minimal spillage of the sterilizing liquid can occur. The toothbrush is made foldable to provide a small size for storage.

Abstract: A foldable toothbrush having a self contained toothpaste applicator. The packet of toothpaste being contained within a cavity formed in a forward member. The cavity is beneath the bristles and a pair of passageways extend from the cavity to the bristles. A pair of fins extend outward from a rear member which is pivotally connected to the forward member. When the toothbrush is in the folded position, the fins extend within the passageways to block the flow of toothpaste from the packet through the passageways. When the toothbrush is unfolded, the blocking fins are removed from the passageways, and the toothpaste packet may then be pressed to force toothpaste from the packet through the passageways into the bristles.

Abstract: This invention consists of an ophthalmic dispensing tip formed by injection molding, which has a one-piece molded tip to be used with a mating cap, the tip having an internally molded breakaway barrier membrane inside the flow channel, and the cap having a shaped stud fitting inside the tip, so that the final clockwise half-turn of the cap pushes the stud against the barrier and displaces it, thereby creating a restricted path through which the contents are dispensed.

Abstract: A liquid applicator includes an elongated hollow body having opposed first and second open ends in fluid communication with one another, and a tip attached to the first open end and including a porous material. A closed, frangible ampul is supported within the second open end of the body and contains a liquid to be dispensed. A cap is provided at the second open end of the body, and which is movable axially relative to the body between a storage position and a use position in order to fracture the ampul. However, the cap is retained on the body and locked against movement from either of the storage or use positions toward the second open end of the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for applying a plurality, preferably two, dermatological agents to the skin from a single dispensing and applicator system comprising a plurality of compartmentalized applicator pads which may be exposed and sequentially applied to the afflicted skin area.

Abstract: A packet for use in treating a surface and having an applicator formed of a plastic sheet material. The applicator has at least one hole therein and has a first and second sides. A reservoir of a liquid is formed on the second side of the applicator. A plastic sheet overlies the first side of the applicator and the hole therein. A first inner heat seal circumscribes the hole and bonds the plastic sheet to the applicator. A removable plastic pull tab sheet is provided. A second inner heat seal secures the pull tab sheet to the plastic sheet and is disposed within the first heat seal and circumscribes the hole whereby when the pull tab sheet is lifted off of the plastic sheet an opening is provided which exposes the hole to permit liquid carried within the liquid reservoir to be expelled through the opening for application to the surface to be treated.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser is provided for dispensing fluid condiment materials, such as ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise as well as other liquids such as medicated salves, lotions and ointments. The dispenser includes a tubular body with a spherical plunger element connected to a spreader paddle member disposed within a tubular body. Upon external manipulation of the tubular body, the spherical plunger and spreader paddle arrangement is urged toward a dispenser nozzle for release of condiment filling contained therein. The sanitary spreader paddle simultaneously protrudes from within the tubular body as condiment filling is being evacuated. As a result, the user may evacuate the entire volume of condiment filling within the dispenser as well as spread the deposited condiment filling on a food article to be eaten. In a medical application of the invention, the dispenser includes an integral applicator swab which is connected to the spreader paddle and resides within the plunger.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for applying a plurality, preferably two, of dermatological agents to the skin from a single dispensing and applicator system comprising a plurality of compartmentalized applicator pads which may be exposed and sequentially or simultaneously applied to the afflicted skin area.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle has a recess disposed in the first end that includes at least one pair of grooves. The grooves increase in width from the first end to the second end. A container has a parametric wing. A strip is removably attached to the parametric wing. The parametric wing and the strip are received in the at least one pair of grooves. The strip comprises an elongated sheet of material that is folded over upon itself and includes an end portion which projects beyond the first end of the handle.

Abstract: A food condiment dispenser is provided for dispensing fluid condiment materials, such as ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. The dispenser includes a tubular body with a spherical plunger element connected to a spreader paddle member disposed within a tubular body. Upon external manipulation of the tubular body, the spherical plunger and spreader paddle arrangement is urged toward a dispenser nozzle for release of condiment filling contained therein. The sanitary spreader paddle simultaneously protrudes from within the tubular body as condiment filling is being evacuated. As a result, the user may evacuate the entire volume of condiment filling within the dispenser as well as spread the deposited condiment filling on a food article to be eaten.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a package for containing and dispensing a solid article including powders and solid objects, and/or flowable substances such liquids, gels and dispersions. When the ends of the package are forced together, a backing sheet is separated from receptacle units to expose openings through which the contents can be dispensed from interior chambers in the package.

Abstract: A liquid applicator is provided which is particularly useful in applying preoperative surgical scrubs or paints to skin. The article is provided with an inner layer of flexible porous material and an outer layer of open cell foam sponge material. The flexible, porous layer regulates the flow of liquid therethrough to provide acceptable wetting of the foam sponge while preventing dripping therefrom. The applicator includes a means of maintaining atmospheric pressure within the applicator while the liquid is being dispersed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for applying a plurality, preferably two, dermatological agents to the skin from a single dispensing and applicator system comprising a plurality of compartmentalized applicator pads which may be exposed and sequentially applied to the afflicted skin area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for applying a plurality, preferably two, dermatological agents to the skin from a single dispensing and applicator system comprising a plurality of compartmentalized applicator pads which may be exposed and sequentially or simultaneously applied to the skin area to be treated.

Abstract: An intermittent wiper cleaning system for removing debris from the surface of a wiper of a windshield or the like formed as a clearing field including at least two rows of projections or depressions formed either in a base member or in the windshield. According to one embodiment, the projections and depressions are provided with full radius rounded ends. According to another embodiment the projections and/or the base member embody micro encapsulated concentrate to better clean the wiper and windshield. In any case the spacing is such that the projections or depressions of one row are arranged to be parallel to the projections or depressions of an adjacent row.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for applying a fluid medium onto the surface of an article. It comprises a tightly sealed, preferably metallic storage container and a fluid application assembly including a sleeve member and an application member which latter is laterally covered by the sleeve member when the device is in its inoperative position. Upon executing a relative movement between sleeve member and storage container, a locking member is destroyed, a seal of the container is broken and the application member is exposed such that the device is ready to use. It is particularly suitable for storing and applying small amounts of moisture-sensitive liquids, e.g. primers for adhesive joints.

Abstract: A disposable applicator for dispensing liquid formulations to the undercoat and skin of animals. The invention is a substantially hermetically sealed applicator that dispenses liquid formulations to the coat and skin of the animal through a single row of applicator prongs adapted to comfortably move through the animal's coat and along the skin. Liquid formulation is released from each applicator prong through a plurality of delivery ports adapted in size to permit the flow of liquid to be easily controlled by the pressure from the user's hand. Liquid is prevented from spilling from applicator prior to use by means of integral closure protuberances on the end of each applicator prong which must be cut to permit the liquid to flow. Once the liquid formulation is dispensed, the applicator is discarded.

Abstract: Roll-on applicator consisting of two components, a ball (9) and a body (1) consisting of a part forming the bottle (2) containing the product (P) to be applied, a part forming the housing (4) for the ball (9) and a part forming the cap (5). This body (1) is obtained by moulding one single component. The invention also relates to the process for the manufacture of the device.

Abstract: A viscous liquid applicator which comprises a cylindrical container containing a viscous liquid therein, and an applying member fitted in the distal end portion of the container in such a manner that it is capable of reciprocally moving in the axial direction of the container. A space is formed between the inner surface of the distal portion of the container and the outer surface of the applying member. The viscous liquid can be taken out of the container by pressing it to pass through the space, thus adhering the applying material on the outer surface of the applying member as the applying member is moved into the container. The applying member may be provided on its outer surface with a groove or grooves through which the applying material can be taken out of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a dentin conditioning system to a dentin surface of a tooth comprises a deformable container having a sealed ampule disposed therein, which ampule contains a dentin conditioner. The deformable container is deformed to crush the sealed ampule so that the dentin conditioner may be delivered from the deformable container through a dropper tip. Methods of applying a dentin conditioner are also provided as is a dental restoration kit. Methods and apparatus for simultaneously applying dentin conditioners are also provided.

Abstract: A thin-walled protective glove having a self-contained palmar receptacle for storing various materials to be dispensed from the receptacle in response to the wearer's compressing or otherwise agitating the receptacle. The receptacle displays tributary conduits extending along the glove fingers to the fingertips and such conduits may have distal terminations through which materials are supplied to and dispensed from the receptacle. The receptacle and conduits may have perforations covered with sealing strips which are selectively removable to permit dispensing of stored material therethrough.

Abstract: A container of a liquid applicator containing a liquid, and an applicator member is held on the container for applying the liquid to an objective part. The applicator member is mounted for movement into and out of the container and a biasing member is provided to bias the applicator member outwardly of the container. When the applicator member is pressed into the container against the force of the biasing member, the liquid is caused to exude to the surface of the applicator member outside the container. Therefore, it is possible to provide a liquid applicator which has a container of any desired volume and made of a rigid and hard material and which allows only the liquid to exude to the outer surface of the container and be spread properly and effectively over an objective part.

Abstract: An applicator and package combination preferably for single shoe polish applications, has at least one sealed chamber and an applicator in the chamber. The chamber remains sealed until a user requires a polish application. The package opens initially to provide access to the applicator without exposing the user to the polish, thereby reducing waste and drying out of the polish applicator. The packages can be provided in separable strips of any reasonable and easily stored number for both use and carrying about the user.

Abstract: A package and applicator for dispensing a product from a flexible closed tube having a weakened zone in one end is shown. A one-piece application unit is attached by a U-shaped portion whose legs are connected to the edges of the tube at the weakened zone end. The unit has a flexible spatula disposed facing the weakened zone and a cogged wheel for breaking the weakened zone. The wheel is attached on one side to said zone and on the other side to the inner face of the U-shaped base portion. Rotation of the cogged wheel opens the weakened zone and detaches it from the base portion, with the consequence that pressure on the flexible tube will deliver the product onto the spatula for application.

Abstract: A composition for the rapid desensitization of dentin and a system for its application, comprising a subsaturated aqueous solution of monopotassium monohydrogen oxalate and a disposable single-use applicator/dispenser apparatus. The apparatus includes a crushable ampule containing the desensitizing solution housed in a flexible body, with a filter which retains ample fragments but allow the solution to flow to and saturate an applicator tip or swab. The applicator may be used to treat the teeth directly, or the swab may be removed from the applicator after saturation and placed on hard-to-reach dentinal surfaces. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a dispensing package containing a plurality of the single-use applicators and provided with a magnetic means affixed thereto for securing the package to convenient metallic surfaces. Another embodiment includes a blister dispensing package comprising a plurality of detachable sheets which stores the applictors.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a pad having a scrubber layer of porous material, a liquid impervious sheet or surface substantially covering a rear surface of the scrubber layer, a blotter layer of absorptive material extending over the sheet or surface on a side opposite the scrubber layer, and a rupturable packet containing a liquid active material associated with the scrubber layer. The device has an instrument having a head attached to an elongated handle, and a device for releasably attaching the head to the scrubber layer and blotter layer.

Abstract: The disposable toilet seat wipe apparatus of this invention includes a pre-moistened, cleansing pad within a carrying container in coupling relationship with a plunger construction extending outwardly from one of the container ends. The opposite end of the container is configured to "blossom" the cleansing pad out of the container as the plunger is actuated inwardly, with the plunger and container then serving as a handle for the apparatus in wiping the seat with the pre-moistened pad as so deployed. A series of protrusions are also provided within the container to prevent the cleansing pad from coming loose from the handle during manipulation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A disposable pad comprising, a scrubber layer of coarse, resilient, porous, flexible material to scrub a soiled surface, said scrubber layer having a front surface for contacting the soiled surface, and a rear surface. The pad has a liquid impervious sheet covering the rear surface of the scrubber layer, a blotter layer of absorptive material extending over the sheet on a side opposite the scrubber layer, and at least one packet containing a liquid cleaning material disposed intermediate the sheet and the scrubber layer, with the packet containing sufficient cleaning material to saturate the scrubber layer when ruptured to clean the soiled surface.

Abstract: A product sampler includes a body partly filled with a moldable product sample, and a cap removably mounted on the body. The cap has an internal mold cavity filled with, and shaping, a portion of the product sample. This portion is exposed upon cap removal. During cap removal, the exposed sample portion is kept inviolate.