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US4078865A
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Liquid applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-08
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1996-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A liquid applicator that includes an applicator member for receiving a liquid to be applied, an elongated delivery member therefor, a cover including a removable scraping member and an entry part for engaging a container having the liquid to be applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Moser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/02; A47K7/028; A47L; A47L1/00; A47L1/06; A47L1/08; A45; A45D; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A liquid applicator for use in combination with a container having an externally threaded mouth means and a quantity of liquid therein, comprising an elongated tubular member having a central main bore disposed therein in longitudinal alignment therewith, one distal end of said tubular member forming a support means of enlarged size relative to the same and being disposed transverse the longitudinal axis thereof, said support means including a plurality of minor bores therein, said minor bores communicating with and being substantially perpendicular to said main bore, said support means including a pair of winged projections along two opposing sides thereof, a porous member for receiving and retaining a quantity of liquid for subsequent application disposed along the surface of said support means, said member communicating with and being substantially perpendicular to said minor bores, said opposite distal end of said tubular member having an open mouth defining a plurality of internally disposed threads adjacent thereof, said internally disposed threads adapted to mate with said threads on said container, and cover means adapted to cover said porous member, said cover means including a rigid scraper means having beveled side portions and a pointed end section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A liquid applicator for use in combination with a container having an externally threaded mouth means and a quantity of liquid therein, comprising an elongated tubular member having a central main bore disposed therein in longitudinal alignment therewith, one distal end of said tubular member forming a support means of enlarged size relative to the same and being disposed transverse the longitudinal axis thereof, said support means including a plurality of minor bores therein, said minor bores communicating with and being substantially perpendicular to said main bore, said support means including a pair of winged projections along two opposing sides thereof, a porous member for receiving and retaining a quantity of liquid for subsequent application disposed along the surface of said support means, said member communicating with and being substantially perpendicular to said minor bores, said opposite distal end of said tubular member having an open mouth defining a plurality of internally disposed threads adjacent thereof, said internally disposed threads adapted to mate with said threads on said container, and cover means adapted to cover said porous member, said cover means including a rigid scraper means having beveled side portions and a pointed end section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The applicator as defined in claim 1 wherein said winged projections depend from a portion of said support means and provide a pair of opposing shoulders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The applicator as defined in claim 2 wherein said cover means engages said shoulders.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The applicator as defined in claim 1 wherein said main bore has a diameter of about 1/4-1/7 of that of said tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The applicator as defined in claim 4 wherein said minor bores are of the same diameter as said main bore.
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) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |