Applicator and method for applying fluid or paste product to targeted surface
US6450720B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2200/056
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An applicator for applying fluid or paste product to hair or hair-like objects on a surface comprises a handle, an application member for holding an amount of product and applying the product to the objects, and a shield for covering at least part of the application member to prevent the surface from contacting the application member during the use of the applicator, thereby preventing the surface from being contaminated by the product. The shield has at least one opening configured to allow the hair or hair-like objects to reach the product on the application member, thereby causing the objects to be coated by the product. A product loading system is used to load an amount of product selectively to the application member while leaving the shield substantially free of the product. The loading system has a dosage indicator for showing the user how much product is used for a particular application and a level indicator for showing the user how much product is left. Methods for applying product to hair or hair-like objects using an applicator is also provided.
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