Fluid applicator

US6588964B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Bob Wayne Au · Mason, US
• Anne Marie Candido · Mason, US
• Philip Davies · Banstead, GB
• Mark Thomas Lund · Sharonville, US
• Charles W. Sears · Boxford, US
• Marc Walter Tanner · London, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 10, 2000
• Grant date: Jul 8, 2003
• Expiry date: Oct 10, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61H2201/105
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A fluid applicator having a body with a fluid inlet in communication with a reservoir of fluid to be dispensed. The applicator further includes a plurality of applicator tines extending outwardly from an application area of the body, and the tines are at least partially flexible. Moreover, at least some of the tines include a fluid pathway. Additionally, the applicator further includes a handle portion generally above the application area. An actuator is located on the body adjacent the front end and generally above and off-center from the application area. The actuator is operably configured to selectively dispense a predetermined amount of fluid to the fluid pathways of the tines for accurate and consistent dispensing and application of the fluid to a target surface.