US4147441A
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Underarm deodorant applicator
Assignee: STWB Inc
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Filing: 1977-01-17
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1997-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A deodorant applicator comprising a hand held and manipulated container having an open top, an elongated impregnated web therein, an element closing the container and forming a working head for exposing and supporting the web step by step across its surface for application of the deodorant, the web being led out of the container at its leading end and severed, sheet by sheet, after use.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas S. Harrison
- 👤 Ross L. Doyle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:05
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D33/00; A45D33/02; A45D33/12; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; A45D2200/1027; A45D2200/1036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An applicator for material to the body comprising a hand held container, a web of impregnated material therein, said web having a leading end adapted to be grasped and pulled out from the container, an exit opening in the container for the web, means forming a working surface on the container, means to guide the web over the working surface as it is pulled out, the user utilizing the container as a handle in applying the web on the working surface to the body, and means to sever the used part of the web, the severing means holding the portion of the web to the working surface during utilization of the applicator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An applicator for material to the body comprising a hand held container, a web of impregnated material therein, said web having a leading end adapted to be grasped and pulled out from the container, an exit opening in the container for the web, means forming a working surface on the container, means to guide the web over the working surface as it is pulled out, the user utilizing the container as a handle in applying the web on the working surface to the body, and means to sever the used part of the web, the severing means holding the portion of the web to the working surface during utilization of the applicator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the severing means comprises a member having an edge overlying the web as it is extracted past the working surface, the latter being located between the severing means and the exit opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The applicator of claim 2 wherein the member having the severing edge is separate from the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The applicator of claim 3 wherein said member comprises an open frame superposed on the means forming the working surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The applicator of claim 2 wherein the means forming the working surface comprises a member hinged along a side of the open top of the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The applicator of claim 5 wherein the member having the severing edge is hinged along the opposite side of the open top of the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The applicator of claim 6 wherein the member having the working surface is adapted to underlie the member having the severing edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the working surface is convex.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the working surface is semi-cylindrical.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the working surface is a roller.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the working surface is a sponge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the working surface is a sponge having a convex surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the container has an open top normally closed by the means forming the working surface, the latter being movable giving access to the container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The applicator of claim 1 wherein the means forming the working surface is hinged to the container adjacent the open top thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The applicator of claim 14 wherein the exit opening is located along the hinge axis of the means forming the working surface.
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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |