Abstract: An apparatus for prepping surgery patients in an operating room. The apparatus comprises a shaft member having a predetermined shape and a predetermined size. An antiseptic solution is disposed in the shaft member, such antiseptic solution being present in a predetermined amount. A sponge member having a predetermined size is disposed on each end of the shaft member. There is a means disposed either in or on the shaft member for releasing the antiseptic solution to the sponge member.

Abstract: A dispenser that includes at least one receptacle configured to accommodate at least one applicator, with the receptacle having at least one opening through which the applicator can be withdrawn. At least one applicator is housed in the receptacle, and includes an applicator portion and a grasping element enabling the applicator to be held. The grasping element delineates a reservoir containing a product to be applied, and the applicator is configured so that it must be at least partially deformed in order to pass through the opening in the receptacle.

Abstract: The ink compositions comprise at least one solvent, at least one colorant, and at east one oil, and may be delivered from any of a variety of writing instruments including but not limited to ball pens, fountain pens, felt tip pens, and markers.

Abstract: The application discloses ink compositions containing an emulsion and, more particularly, to ink compositions containing an emulsified colorant and/or an emulsified lubricating agent, and writing instruments containing same.

Abstract: Disclosed are replaceable cleaning pads capable of delivering a bleaching agent and a detersive composition to surfaces being cleaned. The pads are constructed to retain bleach separate from detersive ingredients and certain other chemicals prior to use, yet permit rapid delivery of the combined chemicals to the surface being cleaned once the pad is wetted. Most preferably a detersive mixture is melt-anchored to the pad. In one form, the pad is a two layer pad, and in another form, the pad is a three layer pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for applying cosmetic products or the like to hair. The device includes a pen-like housing and an applicator that includes a comb-like structure. The device is distinguished in that application means are arranged between the prongs of the comb-like structure and in the longitudinal direction of the comb-like structure.

Abstract: The product, subject of the present invention, is a sponge that contains solid or viscous soap. The soap in the sponge does not constitute a unit that is separate or independent from the sponge. The soap in the sponge is dispersed throughout the sponge and there is no clear boundary between the sponge and the soap. The method, subject of the present invention, enables to insert liquid soap into the sponge and turn it into solid or viscous soap. The present method includes the following actions: A perforated tubule is inserted into the sponge. A defined dose of liquid soap is inserted into the sponge through the tubule, causing the liquid soap to disperse throughout most parts of the sponge. The liquids in the sponge are dried, to obtain a sponge that contains solid or viscous soap. Drying of the liquids can be done by leaving the sponge in the work room, or by use of a microwave or conventional oven.

Abstract: It is intended to provide an applicator, by which a line with a constant width can be accurately and easily drown on the nail either by the dominant hand or the non-dominant hand, in enjoying nail art (i.e., painting nails), in particular, French nail. Namely, an applicator for nail art (1) comprising the main applicator part made of porous material, a raised fabric material or a brush-like material, which is capable of absorbing and retaining a liquid, provided with a nail guide member (3) for leading a nail tip and a nail application member (4) which is attached to the nail guide member (3) and has a flat surface suitable for the application. In a preferred case, two or more pairs of the nail guide member and nail application member are employed.

Abstract: A disposable liquid applicator for shining the surface of an object by dispensing a composition of liquid polish on the surface of an object to be shined comprising a porous material in the form of a sponge having a predetermined geometry and thickness and being characterized by possessing a substantial void volume, a predetermined quantity of a liquid polishing composition absorbed in said porous material to provide a single application of liquid polish, a backing layer disposed adjacent to the porous material on one side thereof with the backing layer composed of a liquid impervious material, an outer later adjacent the backing layer and a finger strap affixed to opposite transverse ends of the outer layer to permit the applicator to be easily handled whereby upon manually depressing the applicator said liquid polish retained in said porous material is dispensed from the applicator.

Abstract: A cover for the head of a foam brush of the type that expels foam from the head thereof includes a bag and a closure device. The bag has a continuous scrubbing surface and a side wall joined together to form an interior cavity, The bag has a mouth for allowing ingress into the interior cavity and has a plurality of foam discharge holes in side wall thereof for allowing foam to pass therethrough. The closure device is configured to close the mouth of the bag when the head of a brush is received in the interior cavity and to removably secure the bag to the head of the brush.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a tire protectant to a tire and engageable with a squeeze trigger type fluid dispenser. The apparatus comprises a backing member having an aperture formed therethrough disposed in substantially a center portion of the backing member for engagement on a first side thereof with a nozzle end of such squeeze trigger type fluid dispenser. The backing member having each of a first predetermined size and a predetermined shape and made of a first predetermined material. An applicator member is engageable on a first side with the second side of the backing member. The applicator member has each of a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape and is formed of a second predetermined material. There is a means for securing the applicator member to the backing member.

Abstract: A combination back scratcher, washer, lotion warmer and applicator includes an elongated, hollow ergonomically designed shaft having a handle at an upper end and any one of a plurality of interchangeable pivotal heads at the lower end. A heated lotion tube is received within the shaft. A reciprocal trigger operates an air pump to deliver heated lotion from the tube to one of the interchangeable heads.

Abstract: A kit for applying a fluid onto a surface. The kit comprises (i) a fluid having a yield point, (ii) a container having at least one opening, and (iii) an applicator for applying the fluid to a surface. The applicator comprises a porous area, whereby when the applicator is disposed on the opening of the container and the porous area is in contact with the fluid, the fluid wets the porous area of the applicator without leaking out of it, as long as the porous area is not in contact with the surface. This Abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying an adhesive material comprises: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being movable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on one of the first and second body portions. Movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity. When a container of adhesive material is at least partially disposed within the cavity, movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container for dispensing and/or applying the adhesive material.

Abstract: A solvent system for an ink including a nitro solvent; an ink further including a film-forming resin, a pigment or dye, and, optionally, a substrate wetting agent; and a marking instrument containing the ink, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an abrasive cleaning article, a method of making an abrasive cleaning article, and a method of cleaning a surface with an abrasive cleaning article. In one aspect, the abrasive cleaning articles comprises a substrate, a water-soluble binder having a weight average molecular weight less than 200,000, and a plurality of abrasive particles releasably secured to the substrate by the water-soluble binder. The abrasive particles release from the substrate upon contact with a solvent.

Abstract: A highlightable ink including a colored pigment and an eradicable colorant; a kit including the highlightable ink and an eradicator solution; an ink complex including a colorless or substantially colorless eradicable dye selected from the group consisting of diarylmethane derivatives, triarylmethane derivatives, and methine dyes, and a colored pigment; and methods of applying an eradicator to at least a portion of a marking made with a highlightable ink, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A device for applying a substance, the device including an applicator member having at least one of a fibrous and cellular element. The element defines a surface for applying the substance. At least a portion of the surface includes projecting fibers. The projecting fibers are attached to a portion of the element. The portion of the element and the fibers may be made out of the same material.

Abstract: A container adapted to heat and dispense material comprises a container (1) which defines a first compartment (3) adapted, in use, to be filled with the material requiring heating, such as epilatory wax, and a second compartment (9) adjacent to the first compartment and separated therefrom by a dividing wall (8). The container (1) has an inlet to the second compartment (9) in the outer wall thereof which is closeable by a plug or stopper (10). In use, the second compartment (9) is filled with a heated liquid, such as warm water, to heat the material in the first compartment (3), so that it can be applied to a site through an applicator (12).

Abstract: A comfort device which is both an oil applicator and backscratcher, and can also be used as a back massager. The device has a hollow handle which includes a volume of liquid that can be applied, with the volume of liquid being lotion, liquid soap, or oil. The applicator end of the device has both a back scratching mechanism and also a sponge to allow application of a portion of the volume of liquid.

Abstract: Liquid applicators having a flexible elongated hollow body are provided. More specifically, provided are hand-held liquid applications having a flexible elongated hollow body within which at least two liquid-filled, glass ampoules are received, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the liquid for dispensing.

Abstract: An applicator includes a hollow body having a central longitudinal axis to hold a colored ink, a shoulder portion, a central recessed portion, and a base portion. The shoulder portion is located above and merging with the central recessed portion at an upper end thereof and includes a top wall having an opening. The base portion is located below and merges with the central recessed portion at a lower end thereof and includes a bottom wall. The central recessed portion has a smooth continuous sidewall formed as an oval with major and minor diameters. The central recessed portion merges with the sidewall portion of the shoulder portion at major upper flared surfaces and at minor upper flared surfaces. The major axis decreases uniformly toward the center. The minor axis has a substantially constant dimension.

Abstract: A cleansing device comprising a mesh body, a cavity attached to the mesh body, the cavity comprising a pouch for holding a personal care product in the cavity such that the personal care product is transferred to at least a portion of the mesh body when the cleansing device is used. The personal care product is one or more beads filled with soap or lotion. The cleansing device may comprise a second cavity attached to the mesh body, the second cavity comprising a second pouch for holding a personal care product in the cavity such that the personal care product is transferred to at least a portion of the mesh body when the cleansing device is used. The pouch preferably has an elastic opening such that the person care product may be replaced when it has been used up.

Abstract: A laboratory autography marking pen capable of delivering a low viscosity phosphorescent marking ink that contains a homogeneous suspension of phosphor particles having an average particle size of between 10 and 40 microns, and whose afterglow half-life is less than 5 minutes. The marking pen further includes a high porosity fiber channel writing nib whose ink flow channels are of a sufficient size to allow the phosphor particles suspended in the ink to flow by capillary transport through these channels onto an ink receiving substrate material.

Abstract: A coating tool and a coating set including such a coating tool can uniformly and reliably apply protection liquid onto the recording surface of a recording medium so as to avoid problems of uneven application and uncoated areas. The coating tool comprises a protection liquid absorbing member for absorbing and holding protection liquid. The protection liquid absorbing member is formed to show a density not less than 30 kg/m3.

Abstract: A packaged hair color composition comprising a flowable aqueous semi-permanent hair dye composition contained in a container having a porous dispensing outlet which is operable to express the flowable aqueous hair dye composition onto the hair to be colored, a method for coloring hair, a method for touching up hair color between oxidative coloring procedures, and a kit for use in coloring the hair and touching up the hair color between oxidative coloring procedures.

Abstract: An applicator for a fabric treatment composition and application thereof. Fabric treatment applicators comprising a nib and a containing a composition with a bleach and a surfactant and methods of use therefore. Portable stain remover applicator for a fabric treatment composition containing a housing and an application device that incorporates a nib herein the composition comprises at least one bleach and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: A resin based fluorescent marking stain is formulated from a resin present in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 20 percent of the marking stain, an active solvent for and compatible with the resin present in a concentration of about 65 percent to about 85 percent of the marking stain, a plasticizer present in a concentration of about 1.0 percent to about 5.0 percent of the marking stain, an optical brightener present in a concentration of about 0.5 percent to about 5.0 percent of the marking stain and a fluorescent dye present in a concentration of about 0.1 percent to about 5.0 percent of the marking stain.

Abstract: A marker implement for applying a distinctive visual mark on a Bingo card at any number the player realizes he or she has mistakenly marked as having been called when in fact it was not.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic powder applicator. The powder applicator includes a powder container, an elastic structure connected to the container and a powder-permeable soft cover enclosing the elastic structure. The structure has an elasticity sufficient to substantially bend upon application of pressure thereto and to substantially recover an original shape thereof upon release of the pressure. The soft cover is so configured as to retain therein and pass powder particles through itself. The powder applicator is configured such that, by turning or shaking the applicator, the powder to be contained in the container can be discharged through the discharge opening toward the soft cover and the structure enclosed therein. Further disclosed is methods of making and using the powder applicator.

Abstract: A fluid applicator has a fluid-containing cask within which is a displaceable piston operable in response to operation of a piston controller to dispense fluid through a dispensing valve from the cask to an applicator. A handle is removably coupled to the cask to facilitate the application of fluid to a selected site. The handle may be separated from the cask without impairing the ability of the piston to displace fluid from the cask. The valve is manually adjustable to enable a selected quantity of fluid to be dispensed cask.

Abstract: A solid cleanser holder comprising at least one textured film having texture variations including at least one aperture and a solid cleanser, wherein the at least one textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. The solid cleanser holders are not only gentle to the skin but also capable of reducing slip and creating superior lather. Methods of ameliorating the formation of mush on a solid cleanser are also disclosed. The method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film having texture variations. Another embodiment relates to methods for making a solid cleanser holder. This method comprises enclosing a solid cleanser within a textured film such that the textured film surrounds the solid cleanser. Methods of cleansing and/or exfoliating the skin comprising the use of the solid cleansers described above are also disclosed.

Abstract: An applicator including at least one tube with at least one plug of a liquid or a powder inside the tube. At least a first substance is contained in an inside space of the tube, with the space defined at a first end by the liquid or powder plug. The plug is arranged, in use, to be expelled together with the first substance when it leaves the inside space of the tube. The applicator further includes at least one second substance different from the first substance and dissociated therefrom prior to use. Kit or packaging arrangements are also provided for containing one or more of the applicators.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic or a care product, the device comprising a receptacle for containing the substance, said receptacle being provided at the top with an applicator that is permeable to the substance and that has an inside face fed with the substance coming from the receptacle. In the vicinity of the bottom face of the applicator, the device comprises an element that forms an intermediate reservoir that is in permanent communication with the receptacle and that is suitable for retaining a certain quantity of the substance when the device is turned upside-down from a head-up position and is then returned to the head-up position, said intermediate reservoir-forming element also being arranged to enable the substance retained in this way to feed the applicator, at least in certain conditions of use of the device.

Abstract: An applicator and closure cap assembly includes a container adapted to carry a fluid therein and which is formed with a neck portion. A porous applicator tip is secured to the container. An orifice provides a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of the container to the applicator tip. A closure cap is slidably disposed in non-locking interfacial engagement with the container's neck so as to cover the applicator tip. A removable seal is provided to secure the closure cap to the neck and to seal the cap-container interface prior to use.

Abstract: A customized cleansing article is described that provides the user with an assortment of one or more of skin cleansing, aesthetic, and skin benefit bars contained within a porous pouch. The toilet bars are characterized by a rigidity index greater than 0.2 Mpa at 25 C.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying product to at least one section of hair includes an elastically deformable component, a reservoir for the product, and a slot at least partially defined by the elastically deformable component. The slot is bounded by edges and is configured to receive a section of hair between the edges. The slot comprises a first slot portion lying in a first plane and at least one second slot portion lying in a second plane different from the first plane.

Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing adhesive material includes a container body holding the adhesive material and an applicator tip configured to permit improved control and economy in application of the adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for applying a substance, the device comprising:

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing flowable products comprising a receptacle for storing the flowable product, and a combination closure and applicator integral with the receptacle, where the closure is operable to open and close the receptacle and the applicator to apply the product directly to the desired surface; and a method for applying the cosmetic compositions to the desired surface using the container.

Abstract: A packaged hair color composition comprising a flowable aqueous semi-permanent hair dye composition contained in a container having a porous dispensing outlet which is operable to express the flowable aqueous hair dye composition onto the hair to be colored, a method for coloring hair, a method for touching up hair color between oxidative coloring procedures, and a kit for use in coloring the hair and touching up the hair color between oxidative coloring procedures.

Abstract: A disposable multi-compartment applicator has two receptacle blisters hermetically closed by a film. One of the receptacle blisters may contain a liquid, fluid, cream, or paste element and the other receptacle blister may contain a dry element, pad, compress, or a material having absorption and restitution power. Squeezing one receptacle blister separates part of the film along a zone of weakness to put the liquid element in communication with the dry element, while keeping the device completely hermetic. After the dry element has been in communication with the liquid element, the dry element may be uncovered for first-aid or other use. The applicator may additionally house sticking plaster or a bandage for covering a wound that has been cleaned using the applicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a cleaning or application sponge which is characterized by foaming a sponge body in a molding tool (11, 12) to the substantially final shape of the sponge. The outer surface of the sponge body has in at least some areas a solidified skin (13) that can be at least partially removed in a subsequent process step. The sponge body may also have a closed-cell structure that is partially revealed in a subsequent process step.

Abstract: A flask for medicinal preparations comprises an elastic receptacle (1) with an orifice in the form of a neck (2), a porous plug-rod (3) arranged inside the receptacle and having one end extending out of the receptacle, and a sealing cap (7) placed above the neck of the receptacle. The elastic receptacle (1) is provided with a head piece (5) having an orifice of size not exceeding a cross-sectional area of the porous rod. A part of the porous rod disposed inside the receptacle has a cross-sectional area larger than the passage area of the receptacle neck orifice. The porous rod (3) is provided with axial notches (9) located on opposite sides of the rod. The porous rod (3) can be of circular or rectangular or polygonal cross-section. The flask is equipped additionally with a rigid body (8) embracing the elastic receptacle and mounted on the head piece (5) of the receptacle by means of a releasable connection. In addition, a spring clip (10) mounted on the outer surface of the sealing cap is provided.

Abstract: An applicator tip for dispensing a polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material which is porous, absorbent or adsorbent and includes a polymerization or cross-linking initiator. The initiator initiates polymerization or cross-linking when the polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material is dispensed through the applicator tip. The polymerizable and/or cross-linkable material may be applied to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: Provided is an ink introducing tube which realizes a stabilized ink supply from an ink tank located at the rear portion of a felt pen into a tip at the front end thereof, and a writing instrument incorporating it. On the inner peripheral wall of an ink introducing tube through which an ink tank is communicated with a tip located at the front end, a plurality of protrusions are formed to provide therebetween a passage for downward flow which utilizes the capillary action of the protrusions, and the interior space of the ink introducing tube which is surrounded by the tips of the plural protrusions is formed as a large space so that the capillary action can take place. Thus, the flow of air to the ink tank moves upwardly through the interior space while changing into air foam during the ascent, whereas the ink flows downward while being retained between the protrusions. Therefore, replacement of the ink by the air can be performed smoothly whereby ink blobbing is prevented and flawless writing is realized.

Abstract: The invention concerns a writing implement (1) comprising ink (5) in a fibrous or non-fibrous reservoir, a retarding agent soluble or dispersible in the ink and a nib (7) for transferring ink (5) from the reservoir to the writing medium and a method for making such a nib (7). The invention is characterised in that a retarding agent is included in the writing nib (7) and is adapted to be carried by the ink (5) when it is transferred into said nib (7). The inventive method consists in impregnating an already machined writing nib with a solution containing a specific amount of a retarding agent, drying the impregnated writing nib, without stirring, by heating at a temperature less than 60° C.

Abstract: An applicator for a fabric treatment to effect mechanical stain removal has a no rinse fabric treatment composition and an application device. The application device induces a certain frictional stress upon the fabric and has a frictional stress value on the fabric optimally chosen to effect fabric treatment and is at the same time kind to the fabric. Advantageously, the application device has a frictional stress value of from 0.05 N mm−2 to 1 N mm−2. The frictional stress should be high enough to ensure good mechanical stain removal, good delivery of the fabric treatment composition into the fabric and allow fabric treatment with fabric friendly chemical compositions at low levels.

Abstract: A method and assembly for applying a liquid solution of a hydrocarbon, such as mineral spirits, and a solvent, such as Naphtha, to welding wire being conveyed to a welding electrode in a welding system for increasing feed ability, cleansing weld wire and increasing electrical conductivity. An applicator assembly containing the solution is mounted adjacent the weld wire at apposition between the weld wire supply and the weld gun. The applicator assembly may include a replenishable absorbent member such as a felt pad, to apply the solution.