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Disposable package for a volatile liquid

US6918710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2003
Grant dateJul 19, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/0093
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved package, suitable for holding a treatment fluid comprising a volatile solvent and kits comprising the package containing the treatment fluid and an applicator are disclosed. The package comprises a reservoir for the liquid which is sealed by a ruturable seal. A cap, coupled to one end of the reservoir, is in the form of a sleeve which is axially translatable along the reservoir from first to second positions. A cutting tool integrated with the cap ruptures the rupturable seal as the cap is moved from first to second positions so that the liquid can thereby be made accessible through an opening in an end wall of the cap. The package provides excellent protection for volatile liquids, yet can be easily opened by a simple press-action, instantly providing access to the liquid so that it can subsequently accessed by a liquid applicator.

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