US 2014/0371694 A1 · SKIN ANTISEPTIC APPLICATOR AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Abstract

The invention relates to applicators for applying a solution or other composition (e.g., an antiseptic composition) to skin of a patient. The applicator may include a container body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a frangible member disposed at the distal end of the body. The applicator includes a first position where the container body and frangible member are a unitary piece (e.g., blow molded as a single piece), and a second position when the frangible member is rotated relative to the body to irreversibly break a weak point therebetween, releasing the composition in the hollow body through an opening. A porous applicator head may be positioned adjacent the distal end of the body and frangible member, so that the composition flows out the body, through the opening, and onto the head. The applicator may be formed in a blow-fill-seal process for improved sterility and ease of manufacture.

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Dependent claims

A composition applicator comprising:

(A) a container body having a proximal end and a distal end wherein the container body has a frangible member positioned at the distal end of the container body wherein the applicator has a first position where the container body and frangible member are a unitary structure and a second position when the frangible member is rotated relative the rest of the container body about a longitudinal axis to break a weak point between the frangible member and the remainder of the container body and release the composition in said container body allowing the composition to flow out of the container body through at least one opening;
and
(B) an applicator head formed of at least one porous material and positioned adjacent to the distal end of the container body and said frangible member wherein the composition flows out of the container body through said opening onto the applicator head.

A composition applicator consisting essentially of:

(A) a container body having a proximal end and a distal end wherein the container body has a frangible member positioned at the distal end of the container body wherein the composition applicator has a first position where the container body and frangible member are a unitary structure that forms a sealed applicator and a second position when the frangible member breaks away from the rest of the container body at a weak point creating at least one opening to allow the composition to flow out of the container body;
and
(B) an applicator head positioned adjacent to the distal end of the container body and said frangible member wherein the composition flows out of the container body onto the applicator head;
(C) an aseptic composition in said container body comprising a dye or colorant and an active selected from the group consisting of an antimicrobial agent, an antiviral agent, an antiseptic agent, and any combination thereof;
and
(D) optionally, a barrier material on said container body to limit ethylene oxide penetration.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Skin antiseptic applicator and methods of making and using the same

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Skin antiseptic applicator and methods of making and using the same

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Abstract

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