US4718889A
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Applicator swab
Assignee: Chesebrough Ponds Inc
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Filing: 1986-04-25
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2006-04-25
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is an improved applicator swab which contains a resilient cushion element between the end of the applicator stick and the adherent, absorbent swab tip for the applicator swab. The presence of the cushion element, which is preferably formed of a soft, resilient hot melt adhesive, gives an added degree of protection should the end of the stick holding the swab tip protrude through the body of the tip upon being manipulated by the end user of the applicator swab.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Blasius, Jr.
- 👤 Joseph F. Zygmont, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
An improved applicator swab which comprises: (a) an applicator stick; (b) a resilient cushion element mounted on at least one end of the stick; and (c) a swab tip mounted over the cushion element; such that the cushion element is mounted on the stick to lie between the applicator stick and the swab tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
An improved applicator swab which comprises: (a) an applicator stick; (b) a resilient cushion element mounted on at least one end of the stick; and (c) a swab tip mounted over the cushion element; such that the cushion element is mounted on the stick to lie between the applicator stick and the swab tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A swab as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cushion element comprises an adhesive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A swab as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cushion element comprises a hot melt adhesive material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A swab as claimed in claim 1 wherein the swab tip comprises cotton.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A swab as claimed in claim 2 wherein the swab tip comprises cotton.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A swab as claimed in claim 3 wherein the swab tip comprises cotton.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A swab as claimed in claim 1 wherein the applicator stick has two ends, each of which has a cushion element and swab tip thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A swab as claimed in claim 7 wherein the cushion element comprises an adhesive material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A swab as claimed in claim 7 wherein the cushion element comprises a hot melt adhesive material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A swab as claimed in claim 7 wherein the swab tip comprises cotton.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A swab as claimed in claim 8 wherein the swab tip comprises cotton.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A swab as claimed in claim 9 wherein the swab tip comprises cotton.
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) | 1991-01-11 | 1991-07-13 | 1992-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | 1996-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-11 | 1999-07-13 | 2000-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |