Disposable single-use applicator
AssigneeTMP Technologies, Inc.
InventorsGary Ashe, Edward M. Purizhansky
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Abstract
A disposable single-use applicator assembly includes a package that sealably contains a fluid to be dispensed in and around an applicator for dispensing the fluid. The applicator has a handle and a fluid holding element at a first end portion of the handle. Prior to use, the fluid holding element is disposed in the package that contains the dispensable fluid. A hermetic closure is provided between a first end portion of the package and an intermediate portion of the handle. A second end portion of the handle extends clear of the package. A breakable portion of the package proximate to the hermetic closure allows the fluid holding element to be withdrawn from the package and thereby uncovered for use.
Claims25
A disposable single-use applicator assembly, comprising:
- a package containing a fluid to be dispensed;
- an applicator for dispensing said fluid, said applicator having a handle and a fluid holding element at a first end portion of said handle;
- said fluid holding element being disposed in said package;
- a hermetic closure between a first end portion of said package and an intermediate portion of said handle;
- a second end portion of said handle extending clear of said package;
- and
- said package having a breakable portion proximate to said hermetic closure to allow said fluid holding element to be uncovered for use.
A disposable single-use applicator assembly, comprising:
- a package adapted to hold a fluid to be dispensed;
- an applicator for dispensing a fluid, said applicator having a handle and a fluid holding element at a first end portion of said handle;
- said fluid holding element being disposed in said package;
- an opening in said package adapted to accept introduction of a fluid into said package and on to said fluid holding element;
- a hermetic closure between a first end portion of said package and an intermediate portion of said handle;
- a second end portion of said handle extending clear of said package;
- and
- said package having a breakable portion proximate to said hermetic closure to allow said fluid holding element to be uncovered for use.
A method for producing a disposable single-use applicator assembly charged with a dispensable fluid comprising:
- selecting an uncharged disposable single-use applicator assembly, comprising:
- a package adapted to hold a fluid to be dispensed;
- an applicator for dispensing a fluid, said applicator having a handle and a fluid holding element at a first end portion of said handle;
- said fluid holding element being disposed in said package;
- an opening in said package adapted to accept introduction of a fluid into said package and on to said fluid holding element;
- a hermetic closure between a first end portion of said package and an intermediate portion of said handle;
- a second end portion of said handle extending clear of said package;
- and
- said package having a breakable portion proximate to said hermetic closure to allow said fluid holding element to be uncovered for use;
- charging said applicator assembly with a dispensable fluid by introducing said fluid into said package via said package opening;
- and
- sealing said package opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.