Fluid product sample
US6598808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2575/583
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid product sample is provided in the form of a substantially flat dispenser. A preferred embodiment includes (1) at least one thermoformed shell forming part of a reservoir and defining a deformable actuation wall; (2) an additional element, such as a capsule-forming substrate or film or a thermoformed shell for finishing off the reservoir, with the reservoir formed in this way containing at least a gas; (3) a spray orifice through which the fluid is sprayed; (4) a porous material piece which is capable of retaining a quantity of fluid and which is disposed upstream from the spray orifice; and (5) a support member fixed to the thermoformed shell to hold the porous material piece in place. The spray orifice is formed by the support member.
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