Disposable single-use applicator with closure cap
AssigneeTMP Technologies, Inc.
InventorGary Ashe
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Abstract
An applicator and closure cap assembly includes a container adapted to carry a fluid therein and which is formed with a neck portion. A porous applicator tip is secured to the container. An orifice provides a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of the container to the applicator tip. A closure cap is slidably disposed in non-locking interfacial engagement with the container's neck so as to cover the applicator tip. A removable seal is provided to secure the closure cap to the neck and to seal the cap-container interface prior to use.
Claims25
An applicator and closure cap assembly, comprising:
- a container;
- fluid in said container;
- a neck on said container;
- a porous applicator tip secured to said container;
- an orifice providing a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of said container to said applicator tip;
- a closure cap disposed on said neck so as to cover said applicator tip;
- a non-locking interface between said closure cap and said neck;
- and
- a removable seal between said closure cap and said neck.
An applicator and closure cap assembly, comprising:
- a container adapted to be filled with a fluid;
- an opening in said container to receive a fluid;
- a neck on said container;
- a porous applicator tip secured to said container;
- an orifice providing a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of said container to said applicator tip;
- a closure cap disposed on said neck to cover said applicator tip;
- a non-locking interface between said closure cap and said neck;
- and
- a removable seal between said closure cap and said neck.
A method for producing an applicator and closure cap assembly charged with a dispensable fluid comprising:
- selecting an uncharged applicator and closure cap assembly, comprising:
- a container adapted to be filled with a fluid;
- an opening in said container to receive a fluid;
- a neck on said container;
- a porous applicator tip secured to said container;
- an orifice providing a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of said container to said applicator tip;
- a closure cap disposed on said neck to cover said applicator tip;
- a non-locking interface between said closure cap and said neck;
- and
- a removable seal between said closure cap and said neck;
- charging said applicator and closure cap assembly with a dispensable fluid by introducing said fluid into said container via said container opening;
- and
- sealing said container opening.
An applicator and closure cap assembly, comprising:
- a container;
- fluid in said container;
- a neck on said container;
- a porous applicator tip secured to said container;
- an orifice providing a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of said container to said applicator tip;
- a closure cap disposed on said neck to cover said applicator tip;
- a removable seal between said closure cap and said neck;
- and
- said closure cap comprising a longitudinally oriented handle that is relatively thin in one dimension and relatively wide in another dimension and includes a location for applying a name, trademark or other identifier and an opening to facilitate placement of said assembly on a display hook.
An applicator and closure cap assembly, comprising:
- a container adapted to be filled with a fluid;
- an opening in said container to receive a fluid;
- a neck on said container;
- a porous applicator tip secured to said container;
- an orifice providing a fluid pathway from a fluid holding portion of said container to said applicator tip;
- a closure cap disposed on said neck to cover said applicator tip;
- a removable seal between said closure cap and said neck;
- and
- said closure cap comprising a longitudinally oriented handle that is relatively thin in one dimension and relatively wide in another dimension and includes a location for applying a name, trademark or other identifier and an opening to facilitate placement of said assembly on a display hook.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.