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: Disclosed is an aqueous emulsion of tacky acrylic resins packaged in a felt pen type container/applicator for use as a paper adhesive for stationery purposes, which emulsion forms a film of the resin on a sheet of paper when applied thereto by the selective absorption of water by the paper almost instantaneously which film is capable of bonding another sheet of paper to the sheet to which the film is applied with an initial adhesion strength equal to or greater than the strength of the paper.

Abstract: An implement for applying a liquid includes a container for holding liquid, the container having a front end which is open and a front tube mounted on the front end of the container. The front tube has a forward outlet opening. A hollow accommodating member has an interior chamber, the accommodating member having a rear opening communicating the interior chamber with the container and a forward opening communicating the interior chamber with the front tube. A liquid feed member is movably disposed in the interior chamber between a closed position in which the liquid feed member engages the forward opening to block off communication between the interior chamber and the front tube and an open position in which the liquid feed member is disengaged from the forward opening. An end valve is axially movable in the front tube between a closed position and an open position and an open position. An applicator is mounted on the end valve.

Abstract: Device for applying liquid materials to the skin, said device having a liquid container, a poromeric plastic applicator head, and a diaphragm spring holding the applicator in said device. The diaphragm spring provides a liquid tight seal between the poromeric applicator head and the liquid container and also allows movement of the poromeric applicator head in a vertical direction to create a pressure within the liquid container and provide force to aid in moving the liquid through the poromeric applicator head to its outer surface. The poromeric applicator head is also provided with a capillary pressure compensating valve to maintain substantially equal pressure within and without the dispensing container.

Abstract: A valve unit for liquid applicators for applying liquid to articles, includes a spring support provided with a front and a rear openings, in an inner surface of which front opening is provided an annular projection serving as a sealing means; a valve seat provided with a cylindrical portion, and a seat portion; a valve stem provided with an edged piston portion brought into a slidable close contact with the cylindrical portion of the valve seat, the valve stem being seated on the valve seat at a front surface of the edged piston portion thereof; and a valve spring so resiliently urging the valve stem as to seat valve stem on the valve seat to close said valve unit.

Abstract: Applicator device (1) comprising a receptacle (2), which is closed by a tearable cover (4), and a deformable applicator element (8), in which, between the applicator element and the cover (4), is a rounded body (6) retained by a retaining device (7). Under the effect of pressure exerted on the applicator element (8), which is transmitted to the rounded body (6), said rounded body (6) tears the cover (4) and falls into the receptacle (2).

Abstract: A liquid coating instrument in which a coating liquid storage part or reservoir is provided in a shaft cylinder, a coating member is provided at the top of the shaft cylinder and a valve means is provided between the coating liquid storage part and the coating member. A chamber is provided between the valve and the coating liquid storage part. A means is provided that interrupts the communication between the chamber and the coating liquid storage part when knocking occurs and the chamber then comes into communication with the coating member, interrupting the communication between the chamber and the coating member when knocking is over and the chamber again communicates with the coating liquid storage part. Thus, only a maximum volume of the coating liquid, that is stored in the chamber, can be supplied to the coating member.

Abstract: A liquid applicator including a valve body for insertion into the neck of a liquid container, a duct in the valve body, a resilient web formed integrally with the valve body and extending transversely across the duct, a valve seat on one end of the valve body, a valve member secured to the resilient web and having a valve biased into engagement with the valve seat at the end of the valve body, a coating member mounted on the opposite end of the valve body, and a valve stem on the valve member located proximate the coating member for being deflected when the coating member is compressed onto an external surface to thereby unseat the valve and permit liquid to flow through the duct onto the coating member.

Abstract: In the application instrument provided in accordance with the present invention, an operating member inserted in the middle cylinder so as to be movable backward and forward in the axial direction thereof is operated so that a valve mechanism provided in the front portion of the middle cylinder is operated to supply the penpoint with the applied liquid stored in the rear portion of the middle cylinder. The valve mechanism includes a valve seat having a valve hole, a valve spindle provided with a valve element for opening and closing the valve hole, and a stretchable member for moving the valve spindle backward and forward. The stretchable member is elongated and shortened in the axial direction of the middle cylinder as the bent portions of the bent arms are bent less and more, respectively. The operating member is disposed behind the valve mechanism.

Abstract: A fluid applicator apparatus having a container, an applicator cap, a mechanism for allowing a pre-determined volume of fluid to be pumped from the container into a pad on the applicator cap and a protective overcap. The pumping mechanism has an attached ball-check valve arrangement which allows fluid transfer from either an upright or an essentially inverted position.

Abstract: An implement for applying a liquid comprises a container having an opening at its front end, a front tube attached to the container forward end, a hollow accommodating member having a chamber in its interior and formed with a rearward communication hole and a forward communication hole for holding the chamber in communication with the interior of the container and the interior of the front tube respectively, a liquid feed member accommodated in the chamber and movable axially thereof, a biased end valve disposed inside the front tube providing a liquid retaining portion inside the front tube around the end valve for closing the forward end opening of the front tube, and an applicator having a capillary action extending through the forward end opening of the front tube and secured to the front end of the end valve.

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: A valve operating mechanism comprises a valve having a valve member and a valve seat, the valve seat having a fluid passage hole is arranged at an end of a fluid chamber containing fluid such as liquid or gas, the valve member which is axially moved relative to the valve seat, to thereby control the passage of fluid, an axially movable member spaced a certain distance from the valve seat, radially displaceable members such as thread-shaped members, linear members or bar-shaped members through which the axially movable member is interconnected with a rear part of the body, and means for causing, when a grasping force is applied to the radially displaceable members the valve seat moves relative to the valve member, thus opening the valve, and for causing, when the grasping force is eliminated, the valve seat comes into abutment against the valve member, thus closing the valve.

Abstract: A fingernail device is provided comprising a container having first and second compartments. A liquid metering valve divides the two compartments. A liquid absorbing sponge having a finger receiving hole is disposed in the first, upper compartment. Nail polish remover is disposed in the second, lower compartment. The second compartment has squeezable side walls whereby, upon squeezing, an amount of liquid is supplied to the first compartment to fill the liquid absorbing sponge with nail polish remover.

Abstract: An implement for applying liquid includes an elastic container for containing liquid, a head cylinder connected to the elastic container, and a liquid applying member in the head cylinder for applying liquid to a surface, the elastic container having in an opening thereof a valve assembly for supplying and blocking liquid from the elastic container to the head cylinder and pressing portions in the sides thereof, the valve assembly being actuated by pressing the pressing portions. The elastic container includes an oval cylindrical portion having an elliptical cross section consisting of short arcuate portions and long arcuate portions, the long arcuate portions having actuators in the form of inward projected recesses at central portions thereof respectively for acting as pressing portions, the valve assembly including a valve rod carrying a slide member having a tapered surface, the slide member being disposed between the two actuators.

Abstract: A liquid absorbent cap means fitting over the applicator surface of a device for applying liquid materials to the skin with a poromeric applicator surface.

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: In a liquid-applying tip assembly in which the liquid-applying member is pushed to operate the valve to allow the liquid to flow to the liquid-applying member, the liquid-applying member is a plastic member which comprises: a plurality of ribs extending radially and axially from an axial core in such a manner as to form a plurality of axial liquid passageways therebetween. A barrier is provided between the valve and the cylinder of the tip assembly, the barrier having a hole whose diameter is slightly larger than the outside diameter of the liquid-applying member to control the flow of liquid.

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 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: A dabber for marking items such as bingo cards has a hollow head portion and a hollow handle portion providing the overall appearance of a hammer. The head portion has a check-valve operated applicator at each end, the applicators preferably being of different diameters. The head and handle portions are filled with a colored, indelible, transparent non-toxic ink. During use the player applies the desired applicator to the desired location by using a smooth, soft hammer-like motion while gripping the handle portion of the dabber. The dabber is cleaner and easier to use than prior art dabbers.

Abstract: An improved applicator device is disclosed for applying an applicator liquid such as a chemical, a coating, a solvent or other suitable liquids to a surface. The device comprises a container for containing the applicator liquid and a tilt valve secured to the container. The tilt valve has a valve element normally biased into a closed position. The valve element inhibits the flow of the applicator liquid from the container when the valve element is in the closed position and permits the flow of the applicator liquid from the container when the valve element is tilted into an open position. A surface applicator has a proximal end for receiving the applicator liquid flowing through the tilt valve and has a distal end adapted to apply the applicator liquid to the surface.

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 implement having at its front end a small writing tube and a writing wick axially slidable in it. The writing wick at its inner end has an enlarged head which engages a restoring spring. The restoring spring is part of a retaining ring which holds the spring in the implement, and the retaining ring has capillary ducts to convey ink between ink-conducting passages and the writing wick.

Abstract: A liquid applicator includes a generally cylindrical container having an open neck end. A flexible bag adapted to hold a liquid to be applied is disposed within the container with the open mouth of the bag located within the open neck of the container. A valve assembly is situated in the open neck of the container to control the flow of liquid from the bag. A dauber tip of porous material having its exterior surface coated with flock is located over the valve assembly at the exterior of the open container neck for receiving liquid flowing through the valve assembly and applying the liquid to an object.

Abstract: A novel fluid applicator, together with a combination comprising the fluid applicator and a fluid container, are disclosed. The fluid applicator comprises a container cap having an external sidewall defining an exterior cavity. The fluid applicator further comprises an insert removably disposable into the cap cavity and engageable with the cap sidewall. The cap cavity insert comprises a fluid-distributing substance such as a foam pad or dauber. The cap has a resiliently-deformable domed surface, surrounded by the sidewall. A portion of the domed surface extends outwardly from the cap cavity.

Abstract: A dispensing package is provided for delivery of liquids such as antiperspirants. The package has a fitment mounted upon a container holding liquid product. Within the fitment is a socket cradling an oval roller. At either ends of the socket are a pair of arms which communicate with the ends of the oval through a movement means permitting the oval to travel vertically within the socket. A spring with one or more upward protruding spuds is thrust from below through a floor base aperture and presses against the oval roller. Normally the spring pushes the spud through the aperture to seal the container. When the roller is pressed against a treating surface, e.g. skin, the roller pushes downward upon the spud thereby opening the floor base aperture permitting product to exit the container and be spread by the roller onto treatment surfaces.

Abstract: A pressure-responsive valve exhibiting unusual restoring force includes an elastically deformable diaphragm having a plurality of non-intersecting, non-meeting, separate arcuate slits, each slit having a base which is intersected by at least one other slit, and each slit being out of intersecting relation with its own base.

Abstract: An improved applicator device is disclosed for applying an applicator material such as a liquid or a flowable solid to a surface. The device comprises a material container and a surface applicator for applying the applicator material to the surface. A valve having a valve element is interposed between the material container and the surface applicator to permit the flow of applicator material to the surface applicator when the valve element is in an open position and to inhibit the flow of applicator material to the surface applicator when the valve element is in a closed position. The valve includes a valve closure having an internal closure cavity with a first end being connected to the material container and with a second end defining a surface applicator opening therein. The valve element has a distal end portion which extends through the applicator opening of the valve closure when the valve element is biased into the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume dispensing container, which comprises a bottle arranged to contain perfume to be dispensed. The bottle has an outlet opening and is housed in a case having a dispensing pad arranged to be put into communication with the said outlet opening, thereby absorbing perfume therefrom. The container also comprises a seating and holding device and a protection cap removably positionable in the case over and around the pad.

Abstract: A pressure-responsive valve exhibiting unusual restoring force includes an elastically deformable diaphragm having a plurality of non-intersecting, non-meeting, separate arcuate slits, each slit having a base which is intersected by at least one other slit, and each slit being out of intersecting relation with its own base.

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.

Abstract: A liquid applicator includes a generally cylindrical container having an open neck end. A flexible bag adapted to hold a liquid to be applied is disposed within the container with the open mouth of the bag located within the open neck of the container. A valve assembly is situated in the open neck of the container to control the flow of liquid from the bag through the open container neck. A dauber tip of porous material is located at the exterior of the open container neck for receiving liquid flowing through the valve assembly and applying the liquid to an object.

Abstract: An applicator for applying liquids to surfaces, especially highly mobile liquids of low viscosity, the applicator comprising a cap-like body (30) in a transverse wall (50) of which is a dispensing aperture (60). An applicator pad (90) is bonded to the outside of the transverse wall and there is a diaphragm (70) on the other side of the transverse wall, covering the dispensing aperture. The diaphragm (70) has a slit (80), radially spaced from the dispensing aperture.An actuator member (100) extending through the dispensing aperture (60) rests with one end in contact with the diaphragm (70) and its other end in the applicator pad (90) so that pressure on the applicator pad (90) is transmitted via the actuator member (100) to displace the diaphragm (70) from the dispensing aperture (60) and open the slit (80).The applicator resists accidental discharge of liquid and is particularly useful for applying treatment liquids to the leather of shoe uppers to impart a shine.

Abstract: A reservoir pen in which flow of ink from a reservoir to a nib is controlled by a valve which is actuated by the deflection of the nib during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for an instantaneous adhesive and more particularly to an arrangement of a so-called pencil-type container which contains the instantaneous adhesive therein. Through use of the present invention, an appropriate small amount of the instantaneous adhesive can be delivered on a part to be bonded through a nozzle disposed at the upper end of the container by urging the top of the container against the part to be bonded. The container is sealed when not in use through a novel spring mechanism which closes the container urging a nozzle against the opening at the tip of the casing.

Abstract: A peristaltic-type pump having an intake which may be conveniently connected to a liquid coating source includes an impeller having a pair of rollers. Rotation of the impeller causes the rollers to progressively compress a length of tubing in the pump. This compression creates suction to draw the coating material into the pump and pressure to drive a flow of coating to a handle attached to an applicator. The handle includes flow control devices which may be selectively operated to supply coating to the applicator only as required. During periods of non-flow the coating pressure is sensed to deactivate the pump when the pressure exceeds a preselected limit. Deactivation of the pump saves energy and prolongs a life of the pump.

Abstract: A writing pen wherein a valve element is operated to supply a writing nib held in a pen holder with ink from an ink reservoir is disclosed. The pen is characterized by having an ink guide stem between the writing nib and the valve element and a small ink-retaining space that is provided at least between the rear end of the nib and the front end of the ink guide stem.

Abstract: Device for applying liquid materials to the skin, the device having a liquid container, a poromeric plastic applicator head, and a diaphragm spring holding the applicator in said device. The diaphragm spring provides a liquid tight seal between the poromeric applicator head and the liquid container and also allows movement of the poromeric applicator head in a vertical direction to create a pressure within the liquid container and provide force to aid in moving the liquid through the poromeric applicator head to its outer surface.

Abstract: A record cleaning/conditioning device for cleaning, conditioning and rendering the surface of a phonograph record substantially static-free is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated arm member having a cleaning surface disposed on one side thereof. The cleaning surface is adapted to engage and clean the surface of a record so as to remove dirt and other undesirable material therefrom. A reservoir is disposed on the arm member for supplying a cleaning/conditioning fluid to the cleaning surface. By use of the device of the present invention, phonograph records of varying sizes can be efficiently cleaned, conditioned and rendered substantially static-free.

Abstract: A utility brush usable to wash various objects includes a brush head and a handle member, the former including cleaning means such as bristles extending from one face thereof. Also included are port means formed through the head to provide communication between the cleaning means and a reservoir containing a cleaning fluid whereby the cleaning fluid can be fed into and out of the reservoir. Associated with the reservoir means is check valve means for allowing air to be exhausted from the reservoir during filling and for maintaining the reduced pressure in the reservoir means during the release of the cleaning fluid.

Abstract: This appliance which provides instantaneous cleaning and immediate drying comprises a handle, at one end of which is hinged a heating sole protected by a cover, in combination with a swab made from any absorbing material held under this heating sole as well as with means for feeding water to the lower face of the heating plate in contact with the swab. The heating sole- protecting cover assembly has at least one opening, and said means are formed by a water reservoir placed above said cover and comprising at least one appendage housed in said opening, this appendage having at its base at least one flow orifice for the water. Means such as a piston and springs are provided for maintaining this orifice normally closed and for opening it when it is desired to damp the swab in contact with the heating sole.

Abstract: An aerosol pressure can containing liquid wax for furniture, the can including interchangeable nozzles, one of which is cone shaped, another sprays sideward, and another sprays endways; and the can includes a depressible button its side for opening a dispensing valve along an outlet tube leading to the nozzle.

Abstract: A coatings application apparatus pumps liquid paint through a flexible conduit within a rotary variable displacement peristaltic pump to a conventional applicator head. Through constant speed rotating lobes peristaltic action squeezes coating liquid within the conduit through the paint applicator control handle and applicator.The control handle permits changes in the paint flow rate. Upon constriction of the conduit within the control handle, flow rate is reduced, back pressure develops with resulting tube distortion. Distortion levered forces act upon a pre-set loaded pump spring. Variation in pump displacement results. The liquid flow rate within the supply conduit is inversely proportional to the back pressure so developed. If fluid flow is completely arrested by full supply tube constriction, back pressure becomes a maximum and pump displacement becomes zero. The pump continues to operate, however, at constant R.P.M., requiring no high starting torque.

Abstract: A surgical scrub system used in an operating room for dispensing any selected one of a plurality of sterile liquids and applying the selected liquid to an area of the body of a patient while maintaining the sterile condition desired at that area, the scrub system including a scrub device constructed primarily of sterilizable materials and a dispensing arrangement to which the scrub device may be aseptically coupled for transfer of the selected liquid to the scrub device.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for printing labels in spaced relation on a continuous moving web which apparatus includes a printing roller, a wick supplying ink to the roller and a spring plate member underlying the wick pressing the same against the roller, the improvement herein consisting of the plate member having a multiplicity of spring like fingers at its free end, the individual fingers engage and apply pressure against the underside of the wick for a uniform inking engagement of the wick with the non-uniform printing surface of the printing roller to print uniformly inked labels on the web.

Abstract: A record cleaning device for cleaning, conditioning and rendering the surface of a phonograph record substantially static-free is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated arm member having a cleaning brush disposed on one side thereof. The cleaning brush is adapted to engage and clean the surface of a record so as to remove dirt and other undesirable material therefrom. A valve is disposed on the other side of the arm member for regulating the flow of a cleaning fluid through the arm member and to the cleaning brush. In this manner, cleaning, as well as conditioning of the phonograph record is achieved. Further, it has been found that the device applies the cleaning fluid in such a manner as to render the surface of the record substantially static-free. A rotatable member is also coupled to the arm member adjacent the valve such that the device can be selectively rotated about the record to be cleaned in an easy and efficient manner.

Abstract: A marking device is disclosed wherein a pen-type device is utilized to store and enable markings to be produced from a dye suspended in a suspension medium such as water. The dye is of the heat sublimatible type and is finely ground and maintained in suspension by rolling action of a ball trapped within a reservoir defined by the pen body. A primary chamber is positioned adjacent the reservoir and a porous marking element is in turn frictionally and slidably positioned in the primary chamber. Valve means normally urged to a closed position enables ink to move from the reservoir into the primary chamber when the valve is caused to open, as by pressure against the marking element.

Abstract: A pen shaped device includes a brush-type applicating tip for dispensing and applying liquid that is stored in an integral fountain reservoir bag. The brush is permanently mounted outside the reservoir, receiving liquid through a hollow tube or other narrow passage. A check valve is provided within the device to prevent leakage during storage but the valve allows liquid to pass from the reservoir to the brush under the impetus of semi-automatic or manual finger-operable feed control. The brush is kept moist during storage by being capped in an air-tight enclosure which receives vapor of the liquid through a vapor-permeable membrane communicating with the reservoir.

Abstract: An improved dauber having a applicator pad which may have its central portion radially tensioned or which pad may have a predetermined degree of looseness. The improved dauber comprises a discrete retaining ring which is forced into a U-shape channel of the dauber along with the peripheral portion of the pad so that the peripheral portion of the pad is secured intermediate at least a portion of the retaining ring and an adjacent portion of the wall of the U-shape channel. Also, the peripheral portion of the pad may be partially wrapped about the retaining ring to provide more resistance to being loosened by rubbing. The retaining ring may comprise shaped portions such as serrations, teeth, hooks, or points which engage the peripheral portion of the pad during assembly of the dauber so that the central portion of the pad may become radially tensioned. The retaining ring and the peripheral portion of the pad are locked in the U-shape channel by substantially closing the channel.