US4767398A
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Swab applicator comprising a flock swab tip
Assignee: Chesebrough Ponds Inc
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Filing: 1986-04-25
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Granted: 1988-08-30
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Expires: 2006-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An applicator comprising a support stick having mounted on at least one end thereof a one-piece swab formed of a fibrous, non-woven material having an outer flock surface is described. The applicator is useful in the application of such cosmetics as eye shadow and eye liner.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Blasius, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:44
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D33/00; A45D40/00; A45D40/26; A45D40/28; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
A swab applicator comprising an applicator stick having mounted on at least one end thereof a one-piece swab formed of a fibrous non-woven material having an outer flock surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
29 words
A swab applicator comprising an applicator stick having mounted on at least one end thereof a one-piece swab formed of a fibrous non-woven material having an outer flock surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flock outer surface is adhesively bonded to a non-woven swab material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the non-woven material comprises cotton.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 2 wherein the non-woven material comprises a blend of cotton and synthetic fibers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the applicator stick is formed of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 4 wherein the applicator stick is formed of plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 2 wherein the adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
An applicator as claimed in claim 6 wherein the adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
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) | 1991-08-30 | 1992-02-29 | 1992-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-30 | 1996-02-29 | 1996-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-30 | 2000-02-29 | 2000-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |