Applicator for coloring antiseptic
AssigneeMedi-Flex, Inc.
InventorsScott Tufts, Jesus Flores, Manuel Guzman
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to applicators and a method of coloring antiseptics. More specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an applicator having a flexible hollow body containing antiseptic to be applied. The applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the antiseptic as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface.
Claims20
A applicator for applying a desired antiseptic to a surface, the applicator comprising:
- at least one hollow body defining an internal chamber adapted to contain antiseptic to be applied;
- and
- at least one porous element that contains colorant, wherein the porous element positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element when at least one ampoule is fractured and colorant is transferred to the antiseptic to be applied.
A method of making an applicator, the applicator shaped for containing antiseptic to be applied, the method comprising:
- providing a substantially hollow body adapted to contain antiseptic to be applied;
- and
- positioning at least one porous element comprising colorant such that the antiseptic flows through said element and at least some of the colorant is transferred to the antiseptic to be applied.
A applicator for applying a desired antiseptic to a surface, the applicator comprising:
- at least one hollow body defining an internal chamber adapted to contain antiseptic to be applied, wherein the antiseptic comprises chlorhexidine gluconate;
- and
- at least one porous element comprises at least one F, D & C colorant, wherein the porous element is positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element and colorant is transferred to the antiseptic to be applied.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.