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Device for the packaging, dispensing and application of a gel or foam

US5813785A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1997
Grant dateSep 29, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 28, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D83/285
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for the packaging, dispensing and application of a product packaged in a liquid form and dispensed in the form of a foam or gel. The device has a pressurized container (2) containing the product, an actuating valve (4), and an applicator element (9) for applying the product. The applicator element (9) has an external application surface (9a) made of a porous non-deformable material and has in addition to the pores, at least one duct (10) traversing the element (9) so as to open out on the external application surface (9a) in the form of an opening (10a), and to allow the product to emerge on the application surface in the form of a foam or gel in response to an actuation of the valve (4).

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