Fluid delivery apparatus

US10238203B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Colgate-Palmolive Company · US

Inventors

• Eduardo Jimenez · Manalapan, US
• Michael Rooney · Millburn, US
• Robert Moskovich · East Brunswick Township, US
• Thomas Boyd · Metuchen, US
• Sharon Kennedy · Randallstown, US
• Madhusudan Patel · Somerville, US
• John Gatzemeyer · Fryeburg, US
• Alan Sorrentino · Cranbury, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 13, 2017
• Grant date: Mar 26, 2019
• Expiry date: Apr 13, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A46B2200/1066
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A fluid delivery apparatus including a reservoir containing at least one fluid. A capillary channel extends from the reservoir to deliver the fluids stored in the reservoir through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, an applicator formed of a capillary material is located within the outlet. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing defining a reservoir; at least one fluid stored in the reservoir; and a capillary channel in fluid coupling with the at least one fluid, the capillary channel including a first capillary member and a second capillary member that circumferentially surrounds the first capillary member such that the first and second capillary members are concentric.