Dispensing applicator for fluids
US9220881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/273
- 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. The applicator may be applicable for a medical purpose. When the frangible applicator tip is broken, the fluid flows from the source to the absorbent member, spread on a surface. The frangible applicator tip may comprise a support element permanently connected to the fluid source, a relatively rigid tongue element, and a frangible region there between. The tongue element may comprise ribs for reinforcing the tongue element. The applicator tip may comprise a semi-permeable or non-permeable cover to control the speed and direction of the dispersion of the fluid.
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