Abstract: A sunscreen lotion applicator for use by shirtless construction workers that includes a rugged construction, lotion-container, tubular handle and a flexible, necked applicator head. The lotion-container handle is contoured for facilitating not only access to a person's backside for lotion application, but also for being carried on a tool belt by a construction worker, in a similar manner as other tools, such as hammers and wrenches. The handle includes a detachable fill cap having a rough texture for better on/off manipulation, upper rough textured grip that facilitate firm grasping for insertion and removal from a tool belt and a lower rough texture grip for firm grasping during its use. The handle also includes an elongated window for viewing the lotion content in the handle. The applicator head member is constructed in the form of a ball roll-on applicator, or alternatively as a cylindrical roller, or as a replaceable porous dauber that is covered with a chained cap.

Abstract: A bottle (1) for storing a fluid and for applying the fluid to a human body comprises a container (2) having an opening; and an elongated rod member (11) having a longitudinal axis, the rod member (11) being located in the opening, and the rod member being slidable along its longitudinal axis relative to the container (2) and being sealed against the container (2) so that an inner end of the rod member (11) is located within the container (2) and an outer end of the rod member (11) is located outside the container (2). The rod member (11) has at least one duct (15) extending at least partially in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rod member (11), the at least one duct (15) forming a fluid connection between an outlet at the outer end of the rod member (11) and an orifice that is situated within the container.

Abstract: A reusable applicator tip for applying a uniform band of liquid material, such as an adhesive compound, along a selected portion of the peripheral margin of sheet material. The apparatus includes a pad block designed for receiving and transmitting liquid material onto a transfer pad for application onto the sheet material. The liquid flows through internal channels in the pad block and onto an exposed portion of the transfer pad for application onto the sheet material. The transfer pad is removed and replaced at the end of its useful life permitting continued use of the pad block. The apparatus also includes a removable edge guide which permits the selective replacement of the edge guide for varying sheets of material. Excessively worn edge guides may also be replaced without disposing of the entire pad block.

Abstract: Push-button applicator device for dispensing liquids intended to be mounted on a dosing pump or aerosol valve on the mouth of liquid containers, and to provide for the dispensing of liquids in a uniform and controlled way on a surface through the use of a spongy material part, and wherein the inadvertent operation of the dosing pump is prevented during storage. The device includes a fixed part (7) which is mounted on a dosing pump (8) or aerosol valve on the neck of the liquid container (10). The free end of the fixed part surrounds the whole periphery of the discharge tube (17) which emerges from the pump. A movable part (4) is adapted for mounting both to the discharge tube of the pump and to the upper end of the fixed part (7).

Abstract: A ball-point pen having a coupling, a tip at the distal end of the coupling, and a reservoir tube at the proximal end of the coupling. The tip may held in a tip holder, which, in turn, is coupled to the distal end of the coupling. A valve chamber is formed within the coupling with a ball seat having a guide hole therethrough on the rear portion of the valve chamber and projecting ridges on the front portion of the valve chamber. When the ball-point pen is positioned with its tip upward, a ball valve is brought into contact with the ball seat to close the guide hole and thereby prevent back flow of ink. When the ball-point pen is positioned with its tip downward, the guide hole is opened and the ball valve contacts the rear ends of the projecting ridges, so that ink flows into the tip through the guide hole, the valve chamber, and grooves formed between the ridges. A spring may be interposed in the inner hole of the tip with its proximal end held in place by the coupling.

Abstract: A fluid applicator which makes application work easy because liquid splash outside the container body is prevented by opening the valve by removing the cap such that the liquid is supplied directly to the applicator member from the container body. The valve body incorporated in a sealed chamber is pressed against the shouldered seal portion to bring the sealed chamber into communication with the connecting passage such that the liquid discharged from the container body is allowed to flow into the sealed chamber through a hollow shaft member and is further led through a connecting passage into the applicator attachment hole to which the applicator member is attached.

Abstract: A device (10) for a liquid application includes a liquid container (11), a hollow tubular liquid conduit (15) for liquid to pass to an applicator (16) secured to an applicator support (19). The applicator (16) includes a plate (20) with a hole (21) and a porous foam material (23) glued to the plate (20) above the hole (21). The applicator (16) is secured to the applicator support (19) by a ledge (39) with the holding lip (41) at three sides of the applicator support (19) and by a latching rib (42) on the fourth side. A set of the applicators (16) with different sizes of the holes (21) is provided to replace applicator (16) in use, if a different flow rate is desired or if the original applicator becomes unusable.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus has a tubular casing having an applicator at one end and an actuator button with a pressing portion at the other end. A thin wall resilient portion is integrally connected between the tubular casing and the pressing portion so that the pressing portion can be moved axially within the tubular casing. The tubular casing has a liquid chamber therewithin between the actuator button and the applicator tip, and a valve is provided having a valve body connected to the actuator button so that the valve body is movable by actuation of the actuator button. A liquid storage chamber having a recess at a rear end receives the valve body therein, the storage member being connected to a rear end of the applicator tip. A liquid discharge restriction chamber has a tube portion fitted into the recess of the liquid storage member and the tube portion has a valve seat which is resiliently engageable by the valve body.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a fluid such as eye shadow. The applicator comprises a tubular core having a conduit, and a porous outer membrane arranged to cover the tip of the tubular core. The outlet of the conduit, of the tubular core is formed so that the outlet opens in the tubular core on one side of the tubular core from the longitudinal axis of the tubular core. Therefore, it is possible to apply a fluid to a surface, such a skin of a human being, by using one side of the applicator through which the fluid easily soaks, and to spread and gradate the fluid on the surface, by using the other side of the applicator. The outer membrane may be made from two or three porous sheet members having different porosities from each other, so that a fluid easily soaks through one of the porous sheet members having a relatively large porosity.

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

Abstract: A reservoir wand for use in the washing of windows where a supply of water is captured within the interior of the reservoir wand and subsequently dispensed to the exterior washing cloth of the wand.

Abstract: A device for applying writing, drawing, printing and painting fluids onto a surface is provided. The device comprises a fluid container, a respective applicating tip, an air inlet tube that connects an interior of the fluid container to the surrounding atmosphere, and a capillary fluid reservoir. The capillary fluid reservoir is arranged within a fluid conveying connection between the fluid that is contained in the fluid container and the applicating tip whereby the fluid conveying connection is interrupted when the applicating tip is pointed in a downward direction.

Abstract: A writing implement includes a valve device provided at a specified position along a liquid passage along which liquid to be applied flows. The valve device has a ball valve member, a chamber portion in which the ball valve member is placed, the chamber portion having a cross-section in the form of a non-circular substantially circumscribing the ball valve member, a sealing portion operable to come to contact with the ball valve member entirely along a circumference of the ball valve member to interrupt the flow of liquid, and a restricting portion operable to come to contact with a circumferential portion of the ball valve member to restrict the movement of the ball valve member toward a leading end of the writing implement.

Abstract: A multi-function glass cleaning apparatus having a container provided With an opening closable by a plug, two principal opposite faces and two side walls, for receiving and storing a cleaning fluid. A handle is formed integrally with the container and defines a hand grasping portion. The hand grasping portion is transverse to the side walls. A first support member is formed integrally with the container on one of the faces thereof for supporting a scraping element which is secured to it. The first support member is parallel to the hand grasping portion and has a trough extending lengthwise thereof. The trough is in communication with the container via a small aperture. A second support member is formed integrally with the container for supporting a wiper which is secured to it. The second support member is parallel to the hand grasping portion and to the first support member.

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

Abstract: A metering container for viscous liquids has a container space enclosed by a container wall and a substantially circular mouthpiece at the lower surface of the container space having a wall with a slot opening arranged eccentrically with respect to its central axis. A rotary slide in the region of the slot opening is rotatable about the central axis and has a rotary slide wall with a slot that is substantially as eccentric with respect to the central axis as the slot opening is and is at least approximately the same size as the slot opening. The rotary slide is rotatable from an open position in which the slot opening and the slot are arranged one above the other to a closed position in which the slot opening is covered by the rotary slide wall and the slot is covered by the mouthpiece wall. The slot opening and the slot each extend as a straight line along an axis and have longitudinal edges that make an adjustable angle with one another in the manner of a scissors on rotation of the rotary slide.

Abstract: An ink flow control mechanism is provided to prevent ink leakage or excessive ink discharge of a writing instrument particularly utilizing a capillary stick for delivering ink from an ink reservoir to a writing tip. A porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane, which is permeable to moisture vapor and air molecules while performing hydrostatic resistance, is used to wrap a first portion of the capillary stick to prevent ink leakage to allow air to enter the ink reservoir to balance pressure drops. A foam is further used to wrap a second portion of the capillary stick. The ink flow rate can be adjusted by a selection of foams with different porosity density. The foam is in addition capable of absorbing an extra amount of ink flowing into the capillary stick to prevent leakage.

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

Abstract: A brush assembly for use by artists and others, which includes an elongated barrel with a brush at one end, and which includes an internal removable cartridge. The assembly is constructed to assure the controlled flow of writing fluid from the interior of the cartridge to the brush without excess fluid being fed to the brush, and to assure that there will be no flow of fluid to the brush when the brush assembly is not in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a liquid such as floor wax. When an operator adjusts a handle-mounted valve, drops of wax fall down from tube-shaped nozzles arranged in an equidistant relationship on the base of the applicator. The wax is supplied from a bag-shaped container mounted on an intermediate portion of the handle and flows down to the nozzles via filters, an adjusting valve, a distributing chamber and discharge passages. When the applicator is not in use, it is placed on a tray which keeps the base moist with a cloth tightly stretched on the base of the applicator. Steam fills the space between the cloth and the base to prevent solidification of the wax.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids includes a dispenser head having an upper section captively mounted upon a lower section over a container of liquid to be dispensed. Removal of a cap from the dispenser head causes the upper section to move upward upon the lower section, for moving a plug out of a fluid flow channel or orifice. When the container is inverted in this open condition, liquid flows out of the container, through the orifice, and wets a rigid porous applicator mounted on top of the dispenser head upper section, for dispensing the liquid. When the cap is replaced on the dispenser head, its upper section is moved downward upon the lower section, causing the plug to enter and seal off the orifice, thereby closing the dispenser.

Abstract: A ski wax applicator for applying melted wax to the running surface of a ski comprises a housing including proximal and distal handle portions for manually manipulating the device over the ski running surfacae. Within the housing a wax container is removably provided into which wax may be deposited and melted via an internal heating element. The melted wax travels from holes in the bottom of the container at a controlled rate through a plurality of linearly spaced, wax permeable wicks positioned colinearly within heat conductive pipes or conduits. These small wicks extend into linearly spaced bores in a large wick which is removably positioned at the bottom of the housing for engagement with the ski surface, extending laterally across the full width of the ski. A pair of spring loaded, rectilinear bars are located, one on each side of and parallel to the large wick. As the device is drawn in one direction along the ski surface, the proximal bar heats the ski surface to increase the porosity thereof.

Abstract: A plate member mounting an "L" shaped flange to a forward terminal end thereof defines a channel for receiving a ceiling fan blade therewithin, wherein the organization includes a handle mounted thereto. A modification of the invention includes a handle extension, wherein the handle includes a reservoir to effect projection of fluid into the plate structure of the apparatus and direct such cleaning fluid into a covering fabric to enhance cleaning of associated fan blade structure.

Abstract: A device for applying a powdery material, suitably make-up, comprising a casing (4) containing a powdery material reservoir (6) mounted displaceably with respect to the casing (4) and dismountably integral with an intermediate part (22) which is integral with an obturation element (16) forming valve (18). The obturation element (16) comprises a stem (17) of a length sufficient to have its free end (17a) accessible from outside the device when the reservoir (6) is dismounted. An easy-to-clean refillable device is thus provided, which facilitates changing the shade of the powder applied during use.

Abstract: There is disclosed a variable tip writing instrument for imprinting characters, lines or segments of lines of variable diametric dimensions, to be used manually or incorporated into the designs of computer related printers, plotters, or typewriter devices with computerized controls, the writing instrument being of the type having a storage end and a writing end opposed from the storage end, and a barrel adapted to contain a supply of ink which is in communication with the writing tip, formed by a writing tip positioned at the writing end of the instrument, the writing tip having an expandable diameter thereby to vary between the smallest diametric dimension and the largest diametric dimension thereof, and control means associated with the writing tip having a control end in operative relationship with the writing tip and an opposed manipulative end positioned along the length of the instrument and adapted to permit the manipulative control of the writing tip to control the diametric dimension of the writing t

Abstract: An outer shaft of an applicator axially slidably receives an inner shaft, which is axially moved through a push-out operation thereof; and the inner shaft is provided a valve unit, an opening/closing operation of which is interlocked with such push-out operation of the inner shaft, which valve unit is connected with an application-liquid intake conduit fixed to an inside of the outer shaft; in a front end portion of the outer shaft is mounted an application-liquid applying member to which is fed the application-liquid such as an ink, a nail polish and like liquids having passed through the valve unit and the application-liquid intake conduit. A clearance is provided between a front end of the valve stem of the valve unit and the rear end of the application-liquid intake conduit, and a spring means is provided between the liquid intake conduit and the outer main shaft to compensate for undesired looseness.

Abstract: A replaceable ink cartridge provides a means for replacing an ink roller on an imprinting device without soiling ones hands or clothes. The replaceable ink cartridge includes an ink roller which is received within and contained by a molded containment member prior to its insertion on an imprinting device. In addition, an imprinting device utilizing the replaceable ink cartridge and a method for replacing a replaceable ink cartridge without soiling ones hands or clothing are also provided.

Abstract: The distributor and applicator device comprises a manual closing member including a plug (3) connected to the neck (2) of a container (1) and provided with a closing finger (9) leaving flowing apertures (8) free and controlling passage of a ring (14) leading to a distributor part (16) of a product contained in the container (1) and directed to an applicator member (24). A socket (10) is placed around the neck (2) and is mobile axially. The socket (10) includes a ring (14) for cooperating with the closing finger (9) and at least one knob (17) protruding through at least one aperture (18) of the distributor part (16) fixed to the container (1). The knob is axially guided by the at least one aperture (18) in which it slides for axially displacing the socket (10).

Abstract: An applicator device (1) for a preferably cosmetic liquid, includes a dispensing head (5) comprising a dispensing dome (6) of a porous material, an obturator (7) fixed on the neck (3) of the bottle (2) and provided with at least one opening (22) capable of communicating the bottle (2) with the dome (6), and a cap (8) comprising means (24, 29) for supporting the dome (6). The cap (8) is mechanically joined to the obturator (7) and is manually actuable in translation between a closed position, wherein a closing element (26) of the cap (8) cooperates with a stopper element (20) of the obturator (7) to prevent any communication between the inside of the bottle (2) and the dome (6), and an open position in which that communication is obtained. The porous material of the dispensing dome (6) is rigid and the neck of the bottle comprises a flexible zone, constituted by, for example, a bellows (9).

Abstract: A mopping system comprising a scoop pan with a two stage ramp for conveying liquid waste material to an open topped container and a mop support for releasably captively supporting a mop having a mop head, whereby the scoop pan can be manipulated by the mop. The ramp has two serially disposed ramps separated by a gully. The container may lead to a removable storage container or may be arranged to receive and support a liner into which the liquid or waste material passes from the ramp. The mop handle includes storage for liquid to be fed to a foam pad on the mop head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet implement in which a shaft is rotated with respect to a piston member provided between the shaft and a liquid supply means whereby a cylinder is moved up and down to supply a liquid from a container body within a lower portion of the shaft into the liquid supply means. A leakage of liquid caused by the inadvertent advancement of a bottom of the container body which has been a disadvantage encountered in conventional toilet implements can be prevented.

Abstract: A tool for applying a liquid to a predetermined portion is disclosed. The tool has a main ink reservoir and a sub-ink reservoir. The sub-ink reservoir communicates with a pen body. The main ink reservoir communicates with the sub-ink reservoir through a valve mechanism. When ink inside the sub-ink reservoir is depleted upon writing, and a pressure inside the sub-ink reservoir is reduced, the valve mechanism is opened.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser apparatus for use in cleaning surfaces of electrical printing apparata, among other surfaces, is provided for exchangable attachment to a fluid container. The apparatus includes a removable tube for extended and directed delivery and placement of the fluid, on the surface being cleaned. An applicator plate, supporting a densely formed, replaceable sponge, is located at the end of the tube to collect and help keep the fluid in a liquid state to facilitate application and scrubbing therewith. A pushbutton valve permits selective, variable control of the flow rate of the fluid. A vent may be alternatively provided to improve back pressure in the fluid dispenser apparatus and improve its dispensing characteristics. The apparatus is configured for facilitated assembly and disassembly for facilitated cleaning of the pushbutton valve.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a fluid applicator useful for applying a fluid in a uniform and discrete manner to a remote surface wherein said applicator has a fibrous pad which is saturated and retains the fluid until applied to a surface, a valve or throttle means to control the amount of fluid in the fibrous pad and a telescoping handle element which can be extended to provide an elongate handle for reaching remote areas and to expose a cylindrical fluid vessel having a flexible wall which is compressed to extrude fluid therefrom and into the fibrous pad.

Abstract: A dustless drywall finisher, is disclosed. The finisher contains a rigid handle portion containing a liquid, a sponge portion pivotally mounted to the rigid handle portion, and a flexible hollow hose transporting the liquid from the rigid handle portion to the sponge portion so that the sponge portion and the rigid handle portion still remain mutually pivotable with regards to each other and allow the liquid to prevent the formation of airborne dust.

Abstract: A barrel shaped holder defines a fluid reservoir and is provided with an applicator at its front and a plug at its rear end. A valve independent of the applicator is interposed between the reservoir and the applicator, and is arranged to be in normally closed condition and opened by an actuator which extends through the reservoir in abutment with both the valve and the plug. The plug is flexible and resiient so that manipulation of the plug operates the actuating rod and the valve.

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 brushless white-out correcting fluid applicator for use in applying white-out fluid to paper without using a brush. The white-out fluid is a suspension including a substantial proportion of white or substantially white particles, such as titanium dioxide, or other color particles. The applicator includes a wear-resistant, porous tip and a regulator between the tip and a reservoir. The regulator may be formed of foam material, and the tip may be of sturdy porous plastic. The size of the pores in the tip and regulator are large enough so that they do not become clogged with particles in the white-out fluid. The regulator prevents the tip from dripping by regulating the rate at which fluid can leave the reservoir. The size of the pores adjacent the reservoir may be different than the size of the pores and passageways adjacent the tip. The applicator may be provided with an air-tight cap to avoid drying out between uses.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid to a surface includes a bottle for containing a supply of the liquid with a movable sleeve coaxially located with and receiving the outlet end of the bottle. The sleeve includes a valve which closes and opens the bottle outlet as the sleeve moves toward and away, respectively, from the bottle outlet. The sleeve also includes a metered liquid reservoir to the opposite side of the seal from the bottle outlet for receiving a predetermined measured amount of liquid from the bottle. A valve is located at the reservoir to control the flow of liquid from the reservoir, and a dauber tip is in liquid-flow communication with the reservoir for receiving liquid from the reservoir and dispensing the liquid on a surface.

Abstract: A combined skin lotion dispenser and applicator is disclosed herein having an elongated tube containing a quantity of lotion which is of thin walled construction so as to be manually squeezed to forceably urge the lotion through a one-way closure valve into a rigid applicator member of a paddle type. The member includes a row of openings of different diameters arranged in fixed apart spaced relationship on a convex arcuate section. The member is covered with a removable mitt or fabric bag intended to be saturated with the dispensed lotion. A detachable base is provided for supporting the applicator on a surface and a tote or carrying bag is employed for storing the applicator during transport.

Abstract: A cleanser dispensing sponge including a housing having a reservoir with an opening for receiving cleanser concentrate, a head, and a cleanser delivery system comprising a pumping canal having a first opening through an outer surface of the head, and a second opening being in fluid transmitting communication with the reservoir, the second opening including a metering constriction for controlling liquid flow between the system and the sponge, the first opening including a back flow constriction for controlling liquid flow between the system and resilient, fluid conducting sponge means mounted on the head. Support ribs on the head resist bending and rotation of the mounted sponge means. Sealing means for the reservoir opening includes a recess for enclosing air within the sealed reservoir.

Abstract: The application device is placed in a container having a wick applicator, wherein a neck of the container is provided with a socket-shaped support piece having a bottom portion and at least one port adjacent the bottom portion, opening and tight closing of the at least one port being controlled by a guidingly and drivingly controllable sliding sleeve forming a slide valve containing a wick protruding above an upper end of the sleeve.

Abstract: A hand brush having a housing and a handle which jointly enclose a space for storing a cleaning liquid applied thereinto through a filing opening closed with a flap. A valve which closes a liquid discharge opening is formed on a spring yoke connected to a hand-operated actuating slide provided on the handle. The yoke exerts on the valve a force in the closing direction of the discharge opening.

Abstract: A hand-held cigarette-coloring device that transfers a liquid pigment onto the external paper of cigarettes as the cigarettes are passed through the device.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device and the method of making the applicator device is disclosed for applying a liquid such as a paint, a perfume, a chemical, a coating or the like to a surface by writing, marking or painting. The liquid applicator device includes a container for the liquid and an applicator dispensing mechanism. The applicator dispensing mechanism includes an inner subassembly having a valve and an outer subassembly having the surface applicator. The valve regulates the flow of the liquid from the container to the surface applicator. The valve of the applicator device may be opened to allow the liquid to flow from the container to the surface applicator upon depression of the surface applicator or upon depression of a valve actuator. The liquid applicator device incorporates an improved sealing member for sealing with the sides of the surface applicator for reducing the flow of the applicator liquid along the side of the surface applicator.

Abstract: A writing instrument or an applicator of the invention is constructed of: a shaft sleeve main body having an application liquid reservoir therein; and an application member provided in a front end of the shaft sleeve main body to receive a liquid supplied from the liquid reservoir. The shaft sleeve main body comprises: an ink conduit member provided with a large-diameter piston portion, and a rod element which projects forward from the piston portion and is smaller in diameter than the piston portion while provided with a communication-hole; a cylinder member for slidably receiving the ink conduit member means for moving the cylinder member along the axial line of the shaft sleeve main body; means for biasing both the cylinder member and the ink conduit member so as to be separated from each other; and a hole for the application member, connected to a front end portion of said ink conduit member, which front end portion projects from the cylinder member.

Abstract: A liquid applicator includes a combined liquid container and handle with an axially extending, liquid permeable sleeve. An elongated tube having apertures throughout its length provides internal support for the sleeve and valve means provides controlled flow of the liquid from the container, through the tube and to the permeable sleeve. In another embodiment the applicator consists of an elongated arm having an applicator head at one end, the other end having a threaded or snap connection for attachment to a squeeze type container. A plastic tube extends from the head to the container attachment and is enclosed by the arm.

Abstract: Effective application of enough of the contents of an aerosol container to carpets and floor coverings to give thorough extermination of insects and mites infesting such floor coverings is accomplished by the method of this invention, comprising the steps of leading the contents from a stem to an applicator part formed on a lateral side of the aerosol container and allowing the contents to exude from an application face of the applicator part.

Abstract: An improved formula facial cleansing device, in which a container is provided with a top cover having a sponge head mounted around a central tube. The outer surface of the sponge head is provided with several vertical grooves and the sponge head is mounted on the top cover with a tooth ring. The container can be closed or opened by means of a pad to control the flow of a liquid soap out of the container. When the container is squeezed, the liquid soap will be forced to flow to the top of the sponge head. Since the sponge head can absorb a lot of water or the like, it can generate a lot of foam for facial cleansing purposes.

Abstract: The flow of ink in a marking pen is metered by an internal flow restriction. The pen is of the type having a housing, including an ink reservoir, and a marking tip which draws ink from the ink reservoir by capillary action. The reservoir is vented to allow air to be drawn into the reservoir by the pressure drop created when ink is drawn out of the reservoir to the marking tip. A foam flow restrictor is positioned in the housing between the air vent and the ink reservoir to create a desired air flow rate into the reservoir and, in turn, a desired capillary action flow rate of the ink from the reservoir to the marking tip.