Sealed-cartridge Receiver With Flow-establishing Means Patents (Class 401/133)
  • Patent number: 8556529
    Abstract: An applicator includes an applicator body, an applicator pad attached at a front part of the applicator body, and a pre-loaded container of liquid received in \ the applicator body. The applicator body defines a flow path from the container to the applicator pad. The container includes a front closure portion which is openable to allow liquid to flow from the container into the flow path. The applicator body has a structure which interacts with the front of the container when the container is moved to an opening position relative to the applicator body to open the openable front closure portion. Wherein the container defines a front chamber and a rear chamber with a liquid-impermeable intermediate barrier therebetween. Wherein the container includes a longitudinal pusher element extending relatively movably between the ends of the front chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Robert Law, David John Pritchett
  • Patent number: 8550737
    Abstract: An applicator device for storing and dispensing an adhesive or sealant material, which are compatible with irradiation sterilization techniques, the applicator comprising: an applicator body comprising a cutting portion to break the frangible seal of the container for the adhesive, and a grasping and squeezing portion for controlling the flow rate of the adhesive; a container for an adhesive material that is movable relative to the applicator body and is made of materials with high barrier property; and a porous applicator tip that is secured to or frictionally fits into the applicator body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Adhezion Biomedical, LLC
    Inventors: Rafael Ruiz, Sr., Sheng Zhang, Martin Krauss
  • Patent number: 8550739
    Abstract: A shaving cream applicator brush system has a stationary disk, a rotatable brush body with a plurality of cartridge slots, a tapered stationary cover, and a brush head having bristles. The system has a cartridge that is inserted into the cartridge slot, with a tapered cartridge first end with a cartridge opening and a cartridge membrane that is able to be ruptured on a cartridge tip, a flat cartridge second end, a cylindrical cartridge body, and a cartridge hollow cavity inside. The cartridge has a pressure means to dispose a load of shaving cream from the cartridge through the ruptured cartridge membrane and the cartridge opening. Shaving cream is transported from a cartridge hollow cavity through a cartridge opening, through a stationary disk channel, through a stationary disk tubing extension, into the brush head for use by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy M. Robbins
  • Patent number: 8534947
    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 perforations. When the tab is pulled from between said spreader and said first membrane of the reservoir the perforations are unsealed allowing the fluid contained inside the reservoir to flow out through the perforations into and through the spreader where the fluid can be applied to a desired surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Ralf Prax
  • Patent number: 8511923
    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. 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Patent number: 8491212
    Abstract: A multifunctional multi-compartment applicator for the stable storage of solid ascorbic acid and topical application of ascorbic acid in solution to the skin, the applicator having an absorbent end and an abrasive end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Laboratoire Naturel Paris, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Castel, R. Patrick Abergel
  • Publication number: 20130156485
    Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a head portion having a proximal, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a fluid chamber, a container slidably coupled to the body, a sealing member sealing an end of the container, and a lifting member, wherein the lifting member is mounted in the interior portion of the head portion and an interior of the container is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of a fluid conduit that is formed around the sealing member from the container to the fluid chamber when the container is axially translated toward the head portion and the lifting member lifts the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: CAREFUSION 2200, INC
    Inventor: Manuel GUZMAN
  • 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: 20130101339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for the application of adhesive materials, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: UDVIKLINGSSELSKABET AF 2002 APS
    Inventors: Nicolai Gaardsoe, Peter Tretow-Loof
  • 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: 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: 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-RĂ¼diger 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
  • Publication number: 20130028651
    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. The applicator may be applicable for a medical purpose. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, the fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, spread on a surface. The frangible applicator tip may comprise a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element, and a frangible region there between. The tongue element may comprise ribs for reinforcing the tongue element. The applicator tip may comprise a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: James Brown, Janet P. Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8348537
    Abstract: A medical skin applicator apparatus includes a fluid housing having a fluid chamber for storing a medical agent and an applicator coupled to the housing. The fluid housing has a penetrable wall to permit access to the fluid chamber and release of the medical agent therefrom. The applicator includes an applicator surface for applying the medical agent to a patient. The applicator has a penetrating member adapted to penetrate the penetrable wall of the fluid housing upon achieving a predetermined coupled relation of the fluid housing and the applicator, to thereby permit the medical agent to be dispensed from the fluid chamber and applied to the patient with the applicator surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Frank A. Cable, Jr., Mark Tauer, Andrew Fetterroll
  • 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: 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: 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: 20120219347
    Abstract: Applicators are described suitable for the application of liquid to patient's skin. An applicator pad (3) is supported on a support flange (23) of an applicator housing (2), which receives a liquid cartridge (5). To moderate the rush of liquid on to the back of the applicator pad a flow distributor plate (6) is positioned on the rear position of the pad (3), restricting flow onto the pad to an annular slit opening around the plate (6). The front surface of the plate (6), opposing the pad (3), may have one or more grooves so that liquid can flow from the edge towards the centre. Also disclosed, as an alternative, is the use of a projecting cantilevered tongue structure to distribute liquid across the rear surface of the sponge pad. The pad may have a hooked lobe shape for a front end of the applicator pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Robert Law, David John Pritchett
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120160867
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jack GOODMAN, Gregory HAKE, Thomas SCHOON, Thomas A. SHEPARD
  • Publication number: 20120138070
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing uniform thickness layers of liquid to surfaces and especially surgical sealants to surgical sites to create, in situ, a surgical incise drape is disclosed. The applicator employs a supported thin layer of foam which achieves layer thickness which are substantially independent of the pressure applied to the applicator during use. Methods of using the applicator are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Richard J. STENTON, George Reed
  • 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: 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120003029
    Abstract: An applicator assembly includes a body defining a pocket, a closed ampoule received in the pocket, an integrated protective device attached to the body and enclosing the pocket, a lever projecting from the body, at least one tappet that bears against an external surface of the pocket and fractures the ampoule when the lever is pivoted, and an application member secured to the body, wherein an interior of the pocket is placed in fluid communication with the application member by way of through-holes provided in the integrated protective device. A method for manufacturing the applicator assembly includes rotating the protective device from an open position into a closed position to enclose the ampoule in the pocket before the application member is attached to the body so that the fluid to be dispensed will flow through the protective device and contact the application member when the ampoule is fractured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: CAREFUSION 2200, INC.
    Inventors: MANUEL GUZMAN, James P. McDonald
  • 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: 8066444
    Abstract: A device including a base layer; a wipe layer attached to the base layer to define an interior space between the wipe and base layers; a plurality of blisters positioned within the interior space, each blister having a blister volume, wherein the sum of the blister volumes is a total blister volume; and an indication disposed on the wipe layer or the base layer corresponding to a single blister or a group of blisters indicating the ratio of the blister volume of that single blister or the sum of the blister volumes of that group of blisters to the total blister volume is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl G. Rippl, Chi Hao P. Duong
  • Patent number: 8061917
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing uniform thickness layers of liquid to surfaces and especially surgical sealants to surgical sites to create, in situ, a surgical incise drape is disclosed. The applicator employs a supported thin layer of foam which achieves layer thickness which are substantially independent of the pressure applied to the applicator during use. Methods of using the applicator are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: MedLogic Global Limited
    Inventors: Richard J. Stenton, George Reed
  • Publication number: 20110262207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Patent number: 8021067
    Abstract: A dental apparatus for cleansing and stain preventing on-the-go is provided in multiple embodiments. One embodiment allows a user to dispose of the apparatus after use. Another embodiment allows a user to seal and refill the dental apparatus for repeated use. Further, packaging of various types allows a user to house the dental apparatus in multiple ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Karen L. Ross
  • Patent number: 7993066
    Abstract: An applicator for reducing the concentration of unwanted chemicals such as para-chloroaniline (PCA) from an antiseptic solution includes an antiseptic solution in amount sufficient to have an antimicrobial effect on a surface and at least one hydrophobic or hydrophilic material. The hydrophobic or hydrophilic material selectively removes undesired by-products from the antiseptic solution when the antiseptic solution contacts the hydrophobic or hydrophilic material. A method for selectively removing unwanted by-products from an antiseptic solution includes the steps of providing an antiseptic solution in amount sufficient to have an antimicrobial effect on a surface and contacting the antiseptic solution with at least one hydrophobic or hydrophilic material that selectively removes the unwanted by-products from the antiseptic solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesus Flores, Scott A. Tufts, Angel G. Magallon, James R. Bardwell
  • Patent number: 7963712
    Abstract: A disposable dispensing device for liquid, paste and other flowable or free-flowing materials, includes a fillable and sealable plastic enclosure (12) with an absorption section (16) having a storage compartment (18) and a sealing section (20). The sealing section (20) may be separated from the absorption section (16) by a tear seam (22). A fitted applicator (14) and a channel (40) assist with dispensing the material from the plastic enclosure (12). A sealing device (38), which closes the channel (40), is molded to the applicator (14) by a separating section (42) forming part of the sealing section (20) of the plastic enclosure (12). In order to dispense the material through the channel (40) of the applicator (14), the sealing device (38) can be detached from the applicator (14) at the separating section (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Sulzer Mixpac AG
    Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
  • Patent number: 7946779
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, James Brown
  • Publication number: 20110033221
    Abstract: An applicator apparatus having a sealed container pod which may be opened through an actuating tab. In certain embodiments the terminal end of the open package covered by an applicator surface that may be adherently affixed to the container pod. In certain embodiments, actuating tab passes through a void defined by a suitably shaped applicator surface. Certain embodiments describe a rupturable seal permitting mixing of contents within the container pod before distribution to applicator surface. A method for applying material to a desired surface, and method of applying a therapeutic substance to a desired tissue is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Kurt Koptis
  • Patent number: 7866907
    Abstract: A medical skin applicator apparatus includes a fluid housing having a fluid chamber for storing a medical agent and an applicator coupled to the housing. The fluid housing has a penetrable wall to permit access to the fluid chamber and release of the medical agent therefrom. The applicator includes an applicator surface for applying the medical agent to a patient. The applicator has a penetrating member adapted to penetrate the penetrable wall of the fluid housing upon achieving a predetermined coupled relation of the fluid housing and the applicator, to thereby permit the medical agent to be dispensed from the fluid chamber and applied to the patient with the applicator surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Frank A. Cable, Jr., Mark Tauer, Andrew Fetterroll
  • Patent number: 7850384
    Abstract: A fluid flow assembly includes a storage container connected to a fluid coupling and retaining cylinder. The connection is secured by a bayonet connection and walls between the bases of the container and cylinder. The storage container has a ball valve assembly disposed at its base, which includes an upper housing, a lower extension, and a ball valve axially disposed therein. The cylinder includes an axial hollow elongate fluid outlet on the base, co-axially aligned with an outlet port of the ball valve assembly of the container. The upper portion of the fluid outlet is a male coupling, which penetrates into the outlet port, when the container is connected to the cylinder, and axially displaces a valve ball from its closed position into an open position, enabling fluid flowing thru the ball valve assembly of the storage container, into the hollow fluid outlet of the cylinder, and downstream of it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Avet AG
    Inventor: Roland Sacks
  • Patent number: 7832956
    Abstract: A dental apparatus for cleansing and stain preventing on-the-go is provided in multiple embodiments. One embodiment allows a user to dispose the apparatus after use. Another embodiment allows a user to seal and refill the dental apparatus for repeated use. Further, packaging of various types allows a user to house the dental apparatus in multiple ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Karen L. Ross
  • Patent number: 7824122
    Abstract: Applicators and a method for reducing the concentration of unwanted chemicals, such as para-chloroaniline (PCA) from an antiseptic solution. More specifically, the applicator includes antiseptic solution in amount sufficient to be applied to a desired surface and to have an antimicrobial effect on the desired surface and a porous element. The porous element selectively removes undesired by-products from the antiseptic solution when the antiseptic solution contacts the at least one porous element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Carefusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesus Flores, Scott A. Tufts, Angel G. Magallon, James R. Bardwell
  • Publication number: 20100239353
    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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Ralf Prax
  • Publication number: 20100226706
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to applicators and a method for reducing the concentration of unwanted chemicals, such as para-chloroaniline (PCA) from an antiseptic solution. More specifically, the applicator includes antiseptic solution in amount sufficient to be applied to a desired surface and to have an antimicrobial effect on the desired surface and a porous element. The porous element selectively removes undesired by-products from the antiseptic solution when the antiseptic solution contacts the at least one porous element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: CAREFUSION 2000, INC.
    Inventors: Jesus FLORES, Scott A. Tufts, Angel G. Magallon, James R. Bardwell
  • Publication number: 20100168638
    Abstract: An applicator device for applying a fluid is provided. The applicator device may include a handle. The handle may comprise an elongate hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one longitudinal, interior rib disposed on an inner surface of an outer wall of the hollow body and configured to orient and guide a container for containing the fluid when the container is disposed within the hollow body. In addition, the applicator device may include a base at the distal end of the hollow body. Further, the applicator device may include an applicator pad coupled to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Todd M. Korogi, Theodore J. Mosler, Matthew R. Penny, Bryan J. Peters, Lisa D. Shaffer, Andrew Corson, Ronald J. Casey, Patrick P. Vanek, Royal D. Hathaway
  • Publication number: 20100168637
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device, a system, and a method for application of fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald J. Casey, Patrick P. Vanek, Royal D. Hathaway, David L. Foshee, Theodore J. Mosler, Nicholas J. Jardine, Kristin L. Benokraitis
  • Patent number: 7712991
    Abstract: An applicator (1) for fluid substances for medical and/or cosmetic use comprises a container (2), which is divided by a transverse breakable partition (3) into a first chamber (4) for containing a fluid substance and a second chamber (5), which is spaced in an axial direction from the first chamber (4) and is provided with an opening (6), a piercing element (7), which is associated with the opening substantially hermetically with respect to the substance and so that it can slide axially between a first configuration, in which it does not interfere with the partition (3), and a second configuration, in which it interferes with the partition (3) in order to break it, an axial hole (8) formed through the piercing element (7), a porous pad (9), which is associated with the end of the piercing element (7) that is directed toward the outside of the container (2), and a cap (10) for covering the pad (9), which is detachably associated with the piercing element (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Lameplast S.p.A.
    Inventor: Antonio Fontana
  • Patent number: 7704002
    Abstract: A luer cleaner assembly (100) for cleaning luer fittings (190) secured to proximal ends of medical tubing. The luer cleaner (100) includes a luer-receiving cavity (124) within which are contained scrubbers (110) that scrub exposed outer surfaces of a luer fitting inserted thereinto through an open distal end (106) of the luer cleaner housing (102). The luer cleaner includes at a proximal end a fluid reservoir (160) containing a cleaning fluid (162) such as isopropyl alcohol. The assembly further includes a reservoir-penetrating array of sharp pointed projections (132), such that during luer cleaning the reservoir (160) is pressed distally toward the luer fitting in the cavity for the array of projections to penetrate a distal cover (166) of the reservoir to access the cleaning fluid (162) which then flows distally through passageways (134,126) into the luer-receiving cavity and onto the scrubbers (110) and the outer surfaces of the luer fitting (190).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Medical Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Fisher, W. Shaun Wall, Kevin Sanford
  • Patent number: 7695209
    Abstract: A stopper for mounting on a neck of a fluid reservoir, said stopper including a fastener collar and a closure member, the collar defining an orifice, and the closure member being suitable for closing said orifice. The closure member includes a fluid extractor and/or applicator element that extends through the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Valois SAS
    Inventor: Fabrice Perignon
  • Publication number: 20100074671
    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 perforations. When the tab is pulled from between said spreader and said first membrane of the reservoir the perforations are unsealed allowing the fluid contained inside the reservoir to flow out through the perforations into and through the spreader where the fluid can be applied to a desired surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ralf Prax