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Applicator device with side actuated rachet wheel

US5372444A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
4References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1993
Grant dateDec 13, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D83/76
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An applicator device for high or low viscosity liquids essentially comprises a container (R) having a plunger (2) which can be operated by turning a rod (3), whereby the liquid in the container is squeezed out into an applicator brush (4). Said rod (3) is hollow and carries the brush (4) at one of its ends (3b) while the other end (3a) is immersed in the container (R). Between these ends, it passes through the plunger (2) and is in engagement therewith via a screw thread (3c). Said rod (3) is rotated by a ratchet wheel (10) controlled by a side push-button (6). The applicator device allows a viscous product such as nail varnish to be delivered, for example to a brush.

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