Abstract: A flexible fluid dispenser includes a flexible fluid-containing vessel which has a seal which seals a top wall of the vessel to a bottom wall and is shaped to concentrate in a region thereof forces resulting from pressure generated by applying a force to the dispenser. When the resulting force is sufficiently large, the weaker top or bottom wall of the vessel breaks, or opens, at the concentration region of the seal. The opening has dimensions which approximate the dimensions of the force-concentrating region of the seal.

Abstract: A cartridge refill pen is provided with a cartridge refill cavity which allows a cartridge to be laterally loaded into the pan. The cavity is opened and closed on relative rotational movement of interconnected generally tubular parts of the pen.

Abstract: A paint applicator having a housing containing a paint bag, such housing having a flexible and removable face plate and a pressure plate adapted to apply pressure to the paint bag to force paint through openings in the bag aligned with openings in the face plate onto a paint pad for paint application.

Abstract: The device for applying a liquid or semi-paste substance is provided with a hermetically sealed refill (1) containing said substance and removably disposed within a body (5), a head (7) for the application of the substance being removably fixed at one end of the body. A conical tube (9) is provided for putting the application head (7) into communication with the interior of the refill (1) and the other end of the body (5) is provided with a closure end-cap (12).The refill (1) is closed at the end opposite to the application head (7) by a capsule (4) of perforatable material and the closure end-cap (12) carries a hollow needle (22, 29) which is capable of perforating said capsule (4, 26) when the refill is placed within the body (5). The hollow needle (22) communicates with air-pressurization means (17) consisting of a thumb-actuated hemispherical cap carried by the closure end-cap (12).

Abstract: A disposable liquid applicator includes a plastic tube with a tapered neck portion. A brush holder is disposed in the neck portion and includes bristles extending outwardly therefrom. A cap is integrally formed with the neck of the tube and encloses the bristles. The neck includes an annular reduced thickness portion surrounding the brush holder adjacent the cap which is removed by breaking the cap at the reduced thickness portion. The brush holder covers the reduced thickness portion and prevents leakage therefrom during storage.

Abstract: In writing instruments having an ink or India ink reservoir, the reservoir should remain sealed prior to first use of the instrument. For this reason, the writing tip and the shaft containing the reservoir are delivered to the user separately. When the instrument is to be used for the first time, the writing tip is screwed into the shaft until the reservoir is pierced by the writing tip. The writing instrument of the invention enables delivery to the user in which the writing tip is already screwed into the shaft without piercing the reservoir. The writing tip has a removable separator piece which comes to rest at the front edge of the instrument shaft when the writing tip has been screwed in and thus limits the screw-in depth of the writing tip, the back end of the writing tip being maintained at a distance from the plug of the reservoir.

Abstract: A washing liquid cartridge removably positionable in a writing instrument of the type having a removable ink container. The washing liquid container contains therein a washing liquid and has an engagement portion at one end removably engagable with an inner element of the writing instrument and an openable seal adjacent to the engagement portion. When the seal of the cartridge is opened and the cartridge is snugly fitted in position within the writing instrument in place of the ink container, the washing liquid in the cartridge flows and washes the ink passage within the writing instrument.

Abstract: An applicator adapted for storing and spreading pre-measured portions of liquid, gel, creamy, low-melting semi-solid or solid substances on surfaces is disclosed. The applicator has a rigid base and a thin flexible cover attached to one side of the base to form, together with the base, a collapsible pocket for storing the substance. A handle is attached to the other side of the base. The thin, flexible cover includes one or more apertures wherethrough the substance contained in the pocket may flow out of the pocket. A protective sealing member, such as a thin film, is removably attached to the exterior of the flexible cover to seal or protect the apertures until the sealing member is removed from the cover. The flexible cover collapses as the substance is squeezed out of the pocket while it is being applied to a desired surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ampule solution dispenser applicator. It includes a container base, a plunger, an absorbent applicator and a cover. The container base has a collar or neck adapted to receive an ampule of a solution to be dispensed and the container is adapted to hold at least half of the ampule firmly. It also has an open area which would remain open surrounding an ampule upon insertion of an ampule into the container base and it has means for removably attaching a cover thereto. The plunger is adapted to be fitted over the collar of the base and adapted to have a first position resting on the collar and adapted to be forcibly permanently attached to the collar at a second position. The plunger includes means for holding an absorbent applicator such that a portion of the applicator is extending beyond the plunger and a portion of the applicator extends below the plunger into the container base.

Abstract: An ink cartridge comprising sealing members sealing openings of both ends of the cartridge body, a holder cap fitted around the upper end of the cartridge body; a seal opener connected to the lower end of an operating shaft inserted through a guide hole in the upper end of the holder cap; an elastic member urging the seal opener in the upward direction to separate it from the upper sealing member; and a seal packing provided on the upper end surface of the seal opener and pressed onto the upper inner surface of the holder cap by the urging force of the elastic member to block an air inlet that is formed by a gap between the operating shaft and the guide hole, the operating shaft being pushed downward against the urging force of the elastic member to cause the upper sealing member to be torn open by the seal opener, thereby preventing the ink from flowing into the ink tank, as desired, which makes it possible to control the quantity of ink to be supplied to the ink tank.

Abstract: Presented in four different aspects is a plotter pen of the type utilized in an X-Y plotter mechanism controlled by computer to select a given plotter pen from a group of such pens and to mount the selected pen in the mechanism in position of use. In one aspect there is presented a universal cartridge for containing a marking fluid, which may be used with different marking "points" or "nibs", and which is expendable when the marking fluid in the cartridge is exhausted. In another aspect, there is presented a plotter pen that utilizes a disposable cartridge containing a marking fluid and which is equipped with a marking fluid flow control mechanism or system to control the flow of marking fluid from the plotter pen. In still another aspect, there is presented as an article of manufacture a marking fluid flow control mechanism for attachment to a disposable cartridge containing marking fluid to be controlled.

Abstract: An applicator device for the application of a liquid or pasty material includes a handle and an applicator detachably mounted on the handle, the applicator having a sealed chamber containing the liquid or pasty material. A manually operated release on the handle is operable to break the seal of the sealed chamber and to provide for release and application of such material from the applicator onto a desired site.

Abstract: A liquid applicator as provided which is particularly useful in applying pre-operative surgical scrubs or paints to skin. The article is provided with an inner layer of porous metering material and an outer layer of open-cell foam sponge material which regulate the flow of liquid therethrough to provide acceptable wetting of the foam sponge while preventing dripping therefrom. The applicator includes an air vent spaced from the applicator head to allow air to flow into the applicator while liquid is being dispensed.This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 904,788, filed Sept. 4, 1986, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 798,989, filed 11/18/85, now abandoned.

Abstract: A material dispensing brush, such as a veterinary brush, in which material to be dispensed, such as flea powder, is contained in the brush body and is either automatically or manually releasable through hollow brush bristles.

Abstract: A container and delivery system for storing and delivering material (preferably in stick form) to a surface which comprises a product holding portion and a product advancing portion, the producing holding portion being formed into a cap forming section and a product section, the cap forming section being adapted to be separated from the product section and inverted to serve as a cap for the system.

Abstract: A makeup set (1) includes a package, formed of two sheets of plastic material (2a, 2b) partially welded together, in which package and applicator is disposed, comprising an element (8) for holding in the hand and a distributor device (9) in a chamber prefilled with the composition to be tested. The package has two separate portions (13, 14): a first portion (13) capable of being opened, the two sheets (2a, 2b) being joined by a perforated welded bead (6), and a second portion (14) in which the sheets (2a, 2b) are welded. A constriction zone (7) is formed in the plastic sheets (2a, 2b) at the level of the welded portion (14) in order to assure the wiping of the distributor device (9) when it is removed from the package. This makeup set may be presented in the form of small plates (15) on which a plurality of packages (1) disposed side by side are disposed together.

Abstract: A device provides liquid material for application to a surface. The device comprises in order at least a carrying substrate, frangible microcapsules containing the liguid to be applied, a raised area around the microcapsules of a structurally rigid material, and a flexible, liquid permeable material overlaying the microcapsules. Pressure on the liquid permeable material ruptures the microcapsules and enables the liquid to flow through the permeable material.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush having a quantity of self-contained dentrifice, mouthwash, and dental floss. The dentrifice is contained in a pliable receptacle, which communicates with a hollow passage located in the bristle end of the toothbrush, the hollow passage including a plurality of orifices terminating at the bed of the bristles, whereby upon squeezing the pliable receptacle, the dentrifice is distributed through the hollow passage and into the bed of the toothbrushing bristles. The self-contained mouthwash container is affixed adjacent the handle portion of the apparatus, whereby upon compressing the pliable container, the mouthwash can be utilized. When removed from the main body of the toothbrush the mouthwash may be used and discarded after same. The dental floss is stored within a compartment along the upper portion of the main body of the toothbrush and may be readily removed for use and also discarded after same.

Abstract: A disposable container for application of paints, medicaments and coatings having a compressible hollow body with a closed end and a membrane sealed open end, and a stationary applicator housing fitted on the membrane sealed open end so that when the hollow body containing liquid is compressed, the membrane is punctured or fractured and the liquid is supplied to the applicator.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush comprises a toothbrush body having bristles, and a toothbrush back containing a dose of toothpaste. The toothpaste is isolated from the bristles by a protective film. A safety cap retains the toothbrush back separate from the toothbrugh body. Removal of the cap allows the back to approach the body, which causes tearing of the protective film and distribution of the toothpaste onto the bristles.

Abstract: An applicator package for the application of flowable materials to surfaces, comprising: an applicator pad; a backing member, one surface of which is in adhesive contact with the pad, comprising a first, flexible sheet; a second member, in contact with the other surface of the backing member, comprising a formed semi-rigid sheet having at least one recess adjacent the pad; at least one cavity, or reservoir for flowable materials distally spaced from the recess; a peripheral groove in fluid connection with the recess and spaced from the distal and side edges of the member; co-planar separations, between the cavity and the groove and recess, in contact with the backing member the backing member being sealed to the second member at the periphery thereof and at the separations between the cavity, groove and recess; and an opening adjacent to and between the pad and the recess to permit the flow of the flowable materials therethrough into the pad and therethrough to the desired surfaces.

Abstract: An article for removing nail polish from a nail is described which comprises a sealed envelope having rupturable means along and adjacent to at least one edge thereof to allow for entry of a nail containing nail polish into the interior of the envelope, and an absorbent material, bonded to the inner surfaces of the envelope, which is impregnated with a nail polish remover.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing swab applicator for dispensing a liquid contained within the applicator onto a surface, the applicator being hermetically sealed and provided with an external jig for opening the sealed applicator and permitting the contents of the applicator to be discharged and supplied to an absorbent material attached to the end of the applicator, the absorbent material serving to apply the contents to the surface to be treated.

Abstract: A device for applying a predetermined quantity of liquid to a surface, the liquid being contained in a breakable ampule which is substantially cylindrical and enclosed in a flexible and resistant casing closed at one end with an absorbent material, wherein the device comprises a tubular body open at one end, accommodating the ampule and comprising at least two flexible blades formed in its wall, placed substantially opposite each other, each of these blades having at least one tappet facing inward and offset longitudinally with respect to the corresponding tappet of the other blade.

Abstract: The storage and dispensing unit comprises a container, a stoppering device and an applicator device. The stoppering device comprises a sleeve wherewith it is fitted on to the container and which carries the applicator device, and a closing cap comprising an external skirt surrounding the sleeve and an internal skirt delimiting with a top a compartment for an additional product intended to be added to that contained in the container.The cap is capable of displacement in relation to the sleeve, a bead of the skirt being disengaged from a groove of the sleeve for catch engagement in another groove, the skirt sliding in a leakproof manner around a skirt of the device, and a perforator of the cap coming during this action to pierce a foil which is carried by the device and closes the compartment, for the additional product to drop to allow the additional product into the container through the openings of the applicator device. The device is usable for the storage of nail varnish.

Abstract: A lotion applicator system is described for applying lotions, oils and the like to various parts of the human body. The system includes a container and a continuous lotion-carrying strip therein. The free end of the strip is accessible through an aperture in the container. Separable, disposable portions of the strip can be removed from the container and used to apply lotion to various parts of the human body. Optional clips or holders may be used to grasp and hold the ends of the strip portion being used.

Abstract: A cosmetic sampler formed by screen printing a slurry of cosmetic powder and solvent onto a paper base. To prevent off-set of the cosmetic sample during packaging and handling, a protective thin film overlay is laminated to a perimeter adhesive printed on the paper base around the cosmetic. The paper base may be replaced by a pressure sensitive adhesive stock to form a unit dose or single application of a cosmetic that can be applied as a label to any desired surface. In other embodiments, a non-pressure sensitive removable adhesive is used in a two-layer removable label construction or a three-layer coupon construction. The sampler can also be provided with or without the protective overlay in a simple folded hand-out version or as a pad of cosmetic sampler sheets. The sampler can also be used to provide unit doses or single applications of creams, lipsticks, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, lotions, and other high viscosity, waxy materials.

Abstract: A disposable, individually packaged, self-contained topical application swab is disclosed. Liquid is initially stored in the swab and then caused to saturate the absorbent end of the swab immediately prior to application, thus eliminating spills and waste. The swab includes an absorbent material such as cotton, gauze, sponge, or the like attached to one end of a hollow plastic tube of small diameter which is sealed on the same end of the tube and which is sealed on the opposite end by a rubber cap. The unit is then inserted into a thin plastic tube of the same diameter as the absorbent material used on the swab to assure correct positioning of the swab. This exterior tube is sealed on one end by a plug containing a fixed lance. The other end of the exterior tube is sealed by the rubber cap on the swab when the swab is inserted into the tube. The entire unit may then be sterilized and strip packaged.

Abstract: A vertical hollow plastic cylinder having a first outer diameter is open at an upper end and closed at a lower end is adapted to store fluid. A vertical hollow plastic member has upper and lower open ends and, as viewed in a horizontal plane has a circular cross section. The upper end of the member has a second outer diameter, the lower end of the member having a third outer diameter. The second diameter is equal to the first diameter and is larger than the third diameter. The member has an exposed inner surface having the general shape of a bowl and extending downwardly and inwardly from the upper end to the lower end of the member. The outer surface of the member has a first upper vertical section having the second diameter and a second lower vertical section having the third diameter. The first and second sections are interconnected by a horizontal shoulder.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a scrub brush for medical cleaning purposes having a housing including a base with a plurality of walls comprising a reservoir for containment of treatment material. A foil type sealing material is disposed across the walls to seal the treatment material in the reservoir. A foam element is arranged on the housing, and a piercing means is arranged to break the foil and soak the foam.

Abstract: A package with spreader is hermetically sealed for storing relatively stiff spreadable materials such as butter until ready for use. The package includes a base having a relatively stiff spreader blade partially defined by a blade spread side surface and an opposed base supply side. The base also includes a deformable blister for holding the spreadable material. The blister is open through the blade to its spread side surface and extends outwardly from the blade on the supply side of the base. A peelable membrane initially seals the butter inside of the blister by being in sealing relation to the spread side surface of the blade. A portion of the membrane is manually peelable from sealing relation with respect to part of the blade and uncovers a portion of the blister to provide a butter delivery opening through which the butter can be forced by digital pressure on the outside of the blister. The butter can then be immediately spread using the sealing side surface of the blade.

Abstract: The present invention of a self-contained nail polishing device comprises an elongated and flexible tubular shaped housing, which includes an interior chamber for containing liquid nail polish, exterior sidewalls, a valve assembly at one end to adjust airflow to the chamber, and a brush mounted on the opposite end of the housing to receive polish from the chamber, when pressure is exerted on the sidewalls, for applying same to finger and toe nails.

Abstract: A sheet assembly for polishing work is provided. A non-woven fabric sheet and a non-permeable thick sheet are bonded together to define a first chamber. Further, a second chamber to contain a shoe polish therein is defined within said first chamber by a non-permeable but easily rupturable film such as a polyethylene sheet. The non-woven fabric sheet or the non-permeable thick sheet is formed with apertures therein. The shoe polish contained in the second chamber is discharged therefrom and further through the apertures to the outside of the sheet assembly when manually pressed from outside such that the shoe polish is ready for application onto shoes such that the shoes are shined by use of the non-woven fabric portion.

Abstract: A disposable dental package is provided and consists of a device for dispensing toothpaste from a packet into bristles of a toothbrush after the toothbrush and the packet are removed from a sanitary wrapper.

Abstract: Disposable applicator (10) for nail polish or other liquid comprises a frangible ampul (12) containing the liquid to be dispensed, a housing (14) defining a chamber (18) open at one end for housing the ampul (12) , the housing (14) being flexible at least in the vicinity of the ampul (12), and an applicator (15) secured to the housing (14) at the open end of the chamber (18), whereby the housing (14) may be squeezed in the flexible vicinity thereof for breaking the ampul (12) whereupon the liquid may be transmitted to the applicator (15) through the open end of the chamber (18).

Abstract: A unidose mascara dispenser for aseptically dispensing and applying make-up for eyelashes comprises; in combination, a plurality of sealed containers, each container having a spreading or application stick, and an extracting-gripping unit provided with means for engaging and removably joining the spreading stick, which is used for removing the spreading stick and applying the make-up.

Abstract: A disposable swab for application of medicament and the like to the skin, which comprises a flat, sheet-like strip and a pad member centrally attached to at least one side of the strip. The first inner pair of fold lines is transversely positioned in the strip, with each fold line of the first pair being positioned on opposite sides of, and adjacent opposite ends of, the pad member by generally equal distances, to permit opposed terminal portions of the strip to be folded rearwardly relative to the pad. A second, outer pair of fold lines may be transversely positioned in the strip, each fold line of the second pair being positioned adjacent opposite ends of the strip by generally equal distances to permit end portions of the rearwardly folded terminal portions to be pinched by the fingers together into flat, abutting relation. Accordingly, the strip can form a structure which is generally triangular in cross section, with the base of the trianglar cross section carrying the pad member.

Abstract: A surgical scrub apparatus includes a liquid-containing rupturable cylindrical cartridge which is slidable within a tubular handle having at least one and preferably two hollow interior spikes projecting longitudinally from one end. The cartridge can be inserted sufficiently far to cause rupture of the cartridge by both spikes. Liquid from the ruptured cartridge flows from within the handle, preferably through the spikes, to an applicator sponge having two wide area applicator surfaces. The spikes include exterior projections which are received in respective recesses or flow passages in the applicator to facilitate distribution of liquid through the applicator to the application surfaces. The recesses are contoured as desired to aid in liquid distribution. The interior of the spikes may be coated with a non-wetting agent such as silicone to facilitate flow through the hollow spikes.

Abstract: A dispenser package for flowable substances of the type where the flowable product is contained within a flexible pouch adhered to a relatively stiff material and may be opened along a fault line or cut pattern scored in the relatively stiff material with one hand by folding the stiff ends toward one another into a "V" shape containing one or more dimples, pyramidal shapes or other protrusions on the fault line or fault area. The protrusions not only increase and concentrate the stress forces, so that even very tough, high barrier materials may be used in constructing the package and will rupture at the protrusions by the aforesaid folding motion, but also control both the aperture shape and flow direction of the flowable substance as it is dispensed. The ability to make the package of tough materials enables the package to contain substances under pressure which subsequently will be dispensed.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly having a handle, a brush assembly releaseably interconnected with one end of the handle, and a massaging device connected with a second end of the handle. The brush assembly has a cylindrical base shaped to be received in a recess in the end of the handle and has an array of bristles arranged to provide a concave brushing surface. The massaging device includes a carrier having a container of liquid positioned in an internal cavity of the carrier. The container is positioned so as to be broken and dispense its contents when an end of a toothbrush is inserted into the carrier. A porous, absorbent material forms an outer surface of the device and absorbs the liquid for application to the gums of a user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for applying a cleaning solution to a surface and for applying a scrubbing action to such surface. The device comprises a reservoir, a piercable closing means enclosing the reservoir to retain the cleaning solution therein and an abrasive scrubbing pad over the open mouth of the reservoir through which cleaning solution can be extruded onto the soiled surface and which can be used to provide a scrubbing action to the soil.

Abstract: This invention relates to disposable swab articles and other like packages comprising an applicator package having distal ends and having a foam applicator pad and a backing member adjacent thereto. The backing member has at least one reservoir and being formed of a relatively rigid, flat sheet material and a formed material for containing the contents of the reservoir therebetween. The flat sheet material has a slit or weakened portion in the surface of the material and the slit or weakened portion is transversely disposed of the flat sheet material, so that the slit or weakened portion is ruptured upon forcing the distal ends toward each other about the slit or weakened portion. The contents of the reservoir are thereby released into the foam applicator pad upon pressure deforming the formed material containing the reservoir.

Abstract: An improved liquid dispensing device having particular utility as a surgical scrub and/or swab unit is characterized by a cartridge which is slidable in a rigid handle and rupturably by a spike when slid within the handle to a predetermined degree. Fluid from the ruptured cartridge flows from within the handle to within a sponge through apertures which permit free flow of the dispensed fluid. The handle may be provided with longitudinally-extending slots to facilitate compression of the handle and the cartridge disposed therein. A check valve may be included in the hollow spike passage to prevent back flow of liquid from the sponge and dispensing chamber into the cartridge.

Abstract: The method of forming applicator packages comprises the steps of feeding a continuous web of material, such as one comprising an aluminum foil having an inner coating of a thermoplastic material; forming successively a plurality of recesses along the web of material; depositing a fabric applicator pad into each said recess; securing said fabric applicator to the inside portion of said recess by means such as heat sealing said pad to the thermoplastic lining of said aluminum foil; dispensing a predetermined quantity of product to be applied by said fabric applicator, to said applicator; feeding another continuous web of material from a supply roll so as to be continuously aligned in a coextensive manner with said first web of material, said other web of material comprising, for example, an aluminum foil having an inner coating of a thermoplastic material; sealing the peripheral marginal edges of each applicator package so as to form a thermoplastic hermetic closure about all sides of said recess leaving at lea

Abstract: A disposable swab for application of medicament and the like to the skin, which comprises a flat, sheetlike strip and a pad member centrally attached to at least one side of the strip. The first inner pair of fold lines is transversely positioned in the strip, with each fold line of the first pair being positioned on opposite sides of, and adjacent opposite ends of, the pad member by generally equal distances, to permit opposed terminal portions of the strip to be folded rearwardly relative to the pad. A second, outer pair of fold lines may be transversely positioned in the strip, each fold line of the second pair being positioned adjacent opposite ends of the strip by generally equal distances to permit end portions of the rearwardly folded terminal portions to be pinched by the fingers together into flat, abutting relation. Accordingly, the strip can form a structure which is generally triangular in cross section, with the base of the triangular cross section carrying the pad member.

Abstract: A cleaning device for medical purposes is provided, comprising a sealable sponge portion which encapsulates a pressure rupturable pouch containing liquid of a cleaning, antiseptic or similar nature, the pouch being sealed within the sponge. The sponge and pouch are usually sterilized following manufacture and packaging.Just prior to use, pressure is applied to the exterior of the sponge causing the pouch to rupture. This forces the liquid ingredients to spread outwardly from the sponge interior to the surface of the sponge. A fairly uniform supply of liquid on the sponge surface is thereby made available for use.A non-woven absorbent material may be sealed inside the sponge to absorb some of the liquid when it is released from the ruptured pouch. The absorbent material also functions to distribute the liquid along the sponge and provide a more uniform supply of liquid to the sponge surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fountain pen of the kind requiring an ink refill, and comprising a body with a writing head at one end thereof and defining an opening at its other end, a loading clip adapted to accommodate the ink refill and to be introduced into the body via its open end, and means for closing said open end.Such a kind of fountain pen has the advantage that, because there is no separation line along the body to remove and replace the ink refill, the body of the pen can be made of a non-circular shape if required.The invention is characterised in that the loading clip comprises a base plate defining an aperture in which a front, sealed end of the ink refill can be inserted, two strips each connected at one end to the base plate and extending substantially parallel for accommodating and holding the refill between them, and a connecting element which connects the other ends of the said strips.

Abstract: A stick for applying liquids has a liquid reservoir formed directly by the housing of the stick. At one end of the stick, the housing forming the wall of the reservoir is easily broken, so that the liquid can flow out. This end of the stick is covered by a piece of absorbent material which soaks up the liquid leaving the reservoir. In use, the soaked absorbent material is rubbed against a surface to which liquid is to be applied.

Abstract: An inexpensive disposable antiseptic applicator swab made on a blister forming and sealing machine in which complimentary pockets are made in thermoplastic sheets to form a chamber that receives a crushable glass ampoule containing the antiseptic liquid. The thermoplastic sheets are then heat sealed, leaving an opening into said chamber, said opening being covered by a foam applicator tip through which the antiseptic liquid can penetrate.

Abstract: A washing implement for personal body care comprises an elongated washing rod provided with a hand grip. The washing rod has a protective cover which is secured at the inner end of the washing rod to the hand grip. The protective cover opens at the top and is designed to be slipped down along the washing rod and over the hand grip to form a protective sleeve for the hand of the person using the washing rod.