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Combination package and applicator

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-01
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Granted: 1987-02-17
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Expires: 2005-07-01
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Abstract

Abstract A combination package and applicator for a greasy and/or moist substance to be applied to the body or other articles includes a substance impregnated carrier pad firmly attached to an impermeable backing sheet. The package is closed either laminating a cover sheet of impermeable material over the carrier pad to form a sandwich-type package or by folding the backing sheet so that the carrier pad is located between opposed regions of the backing sheet and sealing the opposed edge regions of the backing sheet to each other. A grasping handle is provided by which the user can grasp the backing sheet after the package has been opened and apply the substance without the fingers coming into contact with the substance.

Inventors

  • 👤 Marilyn Schlesser
  • 👤 Marie Bernard

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 23:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M35/00; A61M35/003; A61M35/006; A45; A45D; A45D37/00; A45D40/00; A45D40/26; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/16; A47L13/17; A61F; A61F15/00; A61F15/001; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; A45D2200/1036

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 151 words
A combination package and applicator for moist and/or greasy substances, comprising: a flexible backing member formed of a material that is impermeable to moisture and grease; a carrier impregnated with said substance substantially permanently affixed to a surface of said backing member; said carrier being sealed within an enclosed space defined at least in part by said backing member when said combination package and applicator is closed; and grasping means associated with said backing member by which said combination package and applicator can be firmly gripped by the user and the substance applied without coming into contact with said substance impregnated carrier; wherein said grasping means comprise said backing member formed by a pair of opposed sheet portions; and wherein said opposed sheet portions are connected to each other along peripheral side regions to define an open end into which at least several fingers of a user's hand can be insterted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 151 words
A combination package and applicator for moist and/or greasy substances, comprising: a flexible backing member formed of a material that is impermeable to moisture and grease; a carrier impregnated with said substance substantially permanently affixed to a surface of said backing member; said carrier being sealed within an enclosed space defined at least in part by said backing member when said combination package and applicator is closed; and grasping means associated with said backing member by which said combination package and applicator can be firmly gripped by the user and the substance applied without coming into contact with said substance impregnated carrier; wherein said grasping means comprise said backing member formed by a pair of opposed sheet portions; and wherein said opposed sheet portions are connected to each other along peripheral side regions to define an open end into which at least several fingers of a user's hand can be insterted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said carrier comprises a fibrous pad formed of absorbent material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said backing member is formed of a sheet of metallic foil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said backing member is formed of a sheet of suitably prepared paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 42 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said enclosed space in which said carrier is sealed is formed by a cover sheet formed of impermeable material, said cover sheet and backing sheet having opposed peripheral edge regions which are sealed to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 22 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said opposed sheet portions form a mitt-like member into which the user's hand can be inserted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 46 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said backing member is folded over itself at a fold line to define said opposed sheet portions which are glued to each other along said peripheral side regions, one of said glued peripheral side regions being opposite said open end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 22 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein said cover sheet is sealed to one of said opposed sheet portions of said backing sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 24 words
The combination of claim 8, wherein said cover sheet is substantially flat and extends over substantially said entire sheet portion of said backing sheet.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1990-02-16 1990-08-18 1991-02-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1994-02-16 1994-08-18 1995-02-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1998-02-16 1998-08-18 1999-02-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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