US4446965A
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Applicator for liquids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-16
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Granted: 1984-05-08
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Expires: 2002-09-16
Abstract
Abstract An applicator for liquids, especially finger nail treating liquids, comprises a reclosable container substantially filled with a synthetic foam sponge saturated with the liquid contents. The sponge may be slit to accept the insertion of at least one finger tip at a time for application of the treating liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexandra Montiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:12
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D29/00; A45D29/007; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
Applicator means for containing and applying a fingertip-treating liquid composition, which comprises: a reclosable container; and porous resilient absorbent means, shaped and dimensioned to fit unslippably within, and substantially to fill, said reclosable container, said absorbent means being a synthetic plastic foam sponge saturated with said liquid composition, said synthetic plastic foam sponge having at least one centrally disposed slit extending vertically into said sponge for facilitating entry of, and wet-sponge-contact with, a fingertip to be treated, said sponge also having a vertically extending slit positioned inwardly of, but following the periphery of, said sponge; said container and said sponge being dimensioned so that, when said container is open, all five fingertips of one hand may be inserted simultaneously into said peripheral vertically extending slit for treatment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
Applicator means for containing and applying a fingertip-treating liquid composition, which comprises: a reclosable container; and porous resilient absorbent means, shaped and dimensioned to fit unslippably within, and substantially to fill, said reclosable container, said absorbent means being a synthetic plastic foam sponge saturated with said liquid composition, said synthetic plastic foam sponge having at least one centrally disposed slit extending vertically into said sponge for facilitating entry of, and wet-sponge-contact with, a fingertip to be treated, said sponge also having a vertically extending slit positioned inwardly of, but following the periphery of, said sponge; said container and said sponge being dimensioned so that, when said container is open, all five fingertips of one hand may be inserted simultaneously into said peripheral vertically extending slit for treatment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Applicator means for liquids in accordance with claim 1, wherein said synthetic plastic foam sponge is made of hybrid polyurethane and has a density in the range between 1.5 and 3 pounds per cubic foot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Applicator means for liquids in accordance with claim 1, wherein said synthetic plastic foam sponge has a pair of centrally disposed slits at right angles to one another, said slits extending vertically through said sponge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
Applicator means for liquids in accordance with claim 1, wherein said sponge, saturated with the liquid contained therein, is dimensioned to fit within said reclosable container so that said container, when opened, may be inverted without said sponge falling out and without the liquid spilling.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-08 | 1987-11-07 | 1988-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-08 | 1991-11-07 | 1992-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-08 | 1995-11-07 | 1996-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |