US4854760A
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Disposable container with applicator
Assignee: SASHAY Inc
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Filing: 1987-03-13
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2007-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A disposable container for application of paints, medicaments and coatings having a compressible hollow body with a closed end and a membrane sealed open end, and a stationary applicator housing fitted on the membrane sealed open end so that when the hollow body containing liquid is compressed, the membrane is punctured or fractured and the liquid is supplied to the applicator.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian R. Pike
- 👤 Patrick J. Furlong
- 👤 John W. Moers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:02
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/0013; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D34/042; A46B11/0072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A dispenser comprising a compressible hollow body having a closed end and an open end, said open end being sealed by a membrane and having attached thereto a stationary fitted housing, said fitted housing having a means for applying a liquid and a stationary means for puncturing said membrane, so that when said hollow body containing said liquid is compressed said membrane is punctured and said liquid can be supplied to said means for applying a liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A dispenser comprising a compressible hollow body having a closed end and an open end, said open end being sealed by a membrane and having attached thereto a stationary fitted housing, said fitted housing having a means for applying a liquid and a stationary means for puncturing said membrane, so that when said hollow body containing said liquid is compressed said membrane is punctured and said liquid can be supplied to said means for applying a liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said compressible hollow body is made of aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said compressible hollow body is generally oval or cylindrical in cross section and said closed end is generally dome shaped or flattened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said open end of said compressible hollow body has an edge formed to retain said membrane and said stationary fitted housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said membrane is fitted within said stationary fitted housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said means for applying a liquid is selected from the group consisting of roving, fibers or bristles, non-woven materials, woven materials, paper, cotton, and plastic or natural sponge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said means for puncturing is fitted within said housing to assist in retaining said means for applying a liquid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dispenser of claim 7 wherein said means for puncturing further comprises a communicating passage for supply of said liquid to said means for applying a liquid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The dispenser of claim 8 wherein said means for puncturing is axially symmetrical.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The dispenser of claim 9 wherein said means for puncturing is reversible.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The dispenser of claim 8 wherein said communicating passage comprises a longitudinal bore extending through it from end to end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The dispenser of claim 7 further comprise a membrane-oriented end which is tapered or pointed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
A dispenser comprising a compressible hollow body having a closed end and an open end, said open end being sealed by a non-fracturable membrane and having attached thereto a stationary fitted housing, said fitted housing having a means for applying a liquid and membrane piercing means so that when said hollow body containing said liquid is compressed said membrane is pierced and said liquid can be supplied to said means for applying a liquid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
A dispenser comprising a compressible hollow body having a closed end and an open end, said open end being sealed by a non-fracturable membrane and having attached thereto a stationary fitted housing, said fitted housing having a means for applying a liquid and membrane piercing means so that when said hollow body containing said liquid is compressed said membrane is pierced and said liquid can be supplied to said means for applying a liquid.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |