US3759375A
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Disposable swab-type applicator package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-21
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable swab-type applicator package comprises a strip of one or more packaging units each having an applicator, a tray with a generally flat top surface and a shallow applicatorreceiving recess extending downwardly from the top surface in a contoured configuration for accommodating the applicator and a stripable cover for the tray secured to the top surface for enclosably sealing the recess and preventing contamination of the applicator stored therein. The applicator is provided with an absorbent wad and a spaced sealing ring and the recess includes a liquid storing bulb portion accommodating the applicator''s absorbent wad. The recess also provides a sealing surface adapted to cooperate with the applicator''s sealing ring to isolate the bulb portion of the recess from the remainder thereof and restrict the flow of liquid into the remainder of the packaging unit.
Inventors
- 👤 J Nappi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00; A45D40/0087; B65D75/325; B65D75/327; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/32; B65D2575/3209; B65D2575/3218; B65D2575/3245; B65D85/00; B65D85/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In a sealed, disposable, contaminant excluding swab-type applicator package comprising a packaging unit including an applicator having an elongated stem and an absorbent wad on one end thereof, a tray having a generally flat top surface and a shallow applicator-receiving recess extending downwardly from the top surface in a contoured configuration for accomodating both the stem and the absorbent wad of the applicator and a stripable cover for the tray secured to said top surface and enclosably sealing said recess to prevent contamination thereof, the combination wherein the recess is provided with a sealing surface, the applicator is provided with sealing means cooperating with said sealing surface for sealing the portion of the recess accomodating the absorbent wad and isolating it from the remaining portion of the recess and a liquid topical agent is located within the sealed portion of the recess accomodating the absorbent wad whereby at least a portion of the liquid agent within the sealed portion of the recess is not absorbed on the wad and the sealing means obstructs inadvertent flow of the liquid agent along the stem beyond the sealed portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In a sealed, disposable, contaminant excluding swab-type applicator package comprising a packaging unit including an applicator having an elongated stem and an absorbent wad on one end thereof, a tray having a generally flat top surface and a shallow applicator-receiving recess extending downwardly from the top surface in a contoured configuration for accomodating both the stem and the absorbent wad of the applicator and a stripable cover for the tray secured to said top surface and enclosably sealing said recess to prevent contamination thereof, the combination wherein the recess is provided with a sealing surface, the applicator is provided with sealing means cooperating with said sealing surface for sealing the portion of the recess accomodating the absorbent wad and isolating it from the remaining portion of the recess and a liquid topical agent is located within the sealed portion of the recess accomodating the absorbent wad whereby at least a portion of the liquid agent within the sealed portion of the recess is not absorbed on the wad and the sealing means obstructs inadvertent flow of the liquid agent along the stem beyond the sealed portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the tray is a generally rectangular member and the recess includes a bulb portion at one end thereof and a narrow elongated central stem portion of lesser depth than the bulb portion extending from the bulb portion toward the opposite end of the tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the recess includes a bulb portion accommodating the abOsrbent wad and a spaced finger grip portion facilitating access to the stem of the applicator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package of claim 1 including a plurality of substantially identical packaging units secured together in strip form and having lines of weakness intermediate adjacent packages to facilitate opening of a single unit at a time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The package of claim 1 including a plurality of packaging units secured in series in the form of a strip and having lines of weakness between immediately adjacent units to facilitate separation of individual units from the strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the stripable cover is a flexible film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the packaging unit is color coded.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
112 words
In a sealed, disposable, fluid containing applicator package including a packaging unit for an applicator having an elongated stem and an absorbent wad, the combination wherein the packaging unit is provided with a sealing surface, the applicator is provided with sealing means cooperating with said sealing surface for sealing the portion of the packaging unit accomodating the absorbent wad and isolating it from the remaining portion of the packaging unit and a liquid topical agent is provided in the portion of the unit accomodating the absorbent wad, at least a portion of said agent being not absorbed on the wad, but prevented from inadvertent flow along the stem beyond the sealed portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
112 words
In a sealed, disposable, fluid containing applicator package including a packaging unit for an applicator having an elongated stem and an absorbent wad, the combination wherein the packaging unit is provided with a sealing surface, the applicator is provided with sealing means cooperating with said sealing surface for sealing the portion of the packaging unit accomodating the absorbent wad and isolating it from the remaining portion of the packaging unit and a liquid topical agent is provided in the portion of the unit accomodating the absorbent wad, at least a portion of said agent being not absorbed on the wad, but prevented from inadvertent flow along the stem beyond the sealed portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |