Applicator swab
US4718889A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is an improved applicator swab which contains a resilient cushion element between the end of the applicator stick and the adherent, absorbent swab tip for the applicator swab. The presence of the cushion element, which is preferably formed of a soft, resilient hot melt adhesive, gives an added degree of protection should the end of the stick holding the swab tip protrude through the body of the tip upon being manipulated by the end user of the applicator swab.
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