Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsIsabelle Lafosse-Marin, Carl P. Haney, Pedro M. Mendoza
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Abstract
A semi-enclosed applicator, such as a mitt, for distributing a substance onto a target surface. The mitt has a first layer, a second layer in face-to-face contact with the first layer, and a third layer in face to face contact with the second layer. The first and second layers are positioned to form a cavity to allow for a product dispensing reservoir to be placed. The first layer, second layer and reservoir are removably attached to the third layer for removal by the user after use.
Claims20
A semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface, said applicator comprising:
- (a) a first layer having a first internal surface and a first external surface;
- (b) a second layer having a second internal surface and a second external surface, said second internal surface facing said first internal surface of said first layer, wherein said first and second layers form an internal cavity therebetween;
- (c) a reservoir positioned between said first and second layers, wherein said reservoir is dispensible through said first layer;
- (d) a third layer facing said second external surface of said second layer;
- and,
- (e) wherein said first and second layers and said reservoir are removably attached to said third layer.
A method for applying a substance to a target surface comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing an applicator having a first layer having a first internal surface and a first external surface, a second layer having a second internal surface and a second external surface, said second internal surface facing said first internal surface of said first layer, wherein said first and second layers form an internal cavity therebetween, a reservoir positioned between said first and second layers, wherein said reservoir is dispensible through said first layer, and a third layer facing said second external surface of said second layer wherein said first and second layers are removably attached to said third layer.
- (b) rupturing said reservoir;
- (c) dispensing said product to be applied to said first layer;
- and,
- (d) applying said product to an object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.