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Orientation independent topical applicator

US10625031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

L'Oreal · FR

Inventors

John Streeter · Redmond, US
Zane Bowman Allen Miller · Seattle, US
Vincenzo Casasanta, III · Woodinville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 27, 2016
Grant date	Apr 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/82
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic topical applicator and method is provided for dispensing a topical including an adjustable head including a mesh nebulizer having a perforated plate with a plurality of pores and a vibrating actuator, a cartridge having a reservoir for holding a topical and a port configured to secure the reservoir to the mesh nebulizer, and a handle including a power source and a controller configured to control energy from the power source to the mesh nebulizer based on an energy profile, where the vibrating actuator is configured to produce ultrasonic vibration based on the energy profile, and where the adjustable head is configured to lock into within the handle and to allow the adjustable head to rotate.

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