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Solution applicator system
Assignee: Avitar Inc
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Filing: 1998-05-08
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Granted: 1999-11-23
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Expires: 2018-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A solution applicator system comprising a retainer and a plurality of solution retaining containers removably coupled to the retainer. Each container has a removable end and a closed end and includes a receptacle, having an open end and a sealing structure sealing the open end, and an applicator member, having at least one end coupled to an absorbing material, both housed within the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary J. Pond
- 👤 Michael S. Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/04; B65D25/08; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A solution applicator system comprising: a retaining structure; a plurality of containers each having an open end; said retaining structure being coupled to and enclosing said open end of said containers; an applicator member housed within each of said containers; each of said applicator member having at least one end including an absorbing material attached thereto; each of said containers further including a solution-retaining receptacle, said receptacle having an open end and puncturable sealing means sealing said open end; said one end of said applicator member being sufficiently rigid to puncture said sealing means of said receptacle; and each solution-retaining receptacle being inwardly spaced from said open end of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A solution applicator system comprising: a retaining structure; a plurality of containers each having an open end; said retaining structure being coupled to and enclosing said open end of said containers; an applicator member housed within each of said containers; each of said applicator member having at least one end including an absorbing material attached thereto; each of said containers further including a solution-retaining receptacle, said receptacle having an open end and puncturable sealing means sealing said open end; said one end of said applicator member being sufficiently rigid to puncture said sealing means of said receptacle; and each solution-retaining receptacle being inwardly spaced from said open end of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The solution applicator system of claim 1, wherein said containers are removably coupled to said retaining structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The solution applicator system of claim 1, wherein said absorbing material comprises hydrophilic foam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The solution applicator system of claim 1, wherein each of said applicator members is respectively positioned between said sealing means and said open end of each said container.
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