Dispensing applicator for fluids
US8511923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43M11/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand-held dispensing applicator comprising a source of fluid, a frangible applicator tip attached to the fluid source, and an absorbent member attached to the frangible applicator tip. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, whereby the fluid is applied and spread on a surface. Preferably, the frangible applicator tip comprises a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element extending outwardly of the support element, and a frangible region there between. More preferably, the applicator tip comprises a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover disposed around the frangible region to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid in the absorbent member.
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