公开(公告)号：US06322271B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09636526

申请日：2000-08-10

Applicant: Richard Michael Girardot ,  Gene Michael Altonen ,  Joshua James Davidson ,  Lisa Ann Runtz ,  Drew Douglas Setser

Inventor： Richard Michael Girardot ,  Gene Michael Altonen ,  Joshua James Davidson ,  Lisa Ann Runtz ,  Drew Douglas Setser

IPC: B43K2312

CPC classification number: A45D40/00 ,  A45D40/26 ,  A45D2200/1018 ,  A45D2200/1036 ,  A45D2200/1045 ,  A61M35/003

Abstract: An applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator comprises a substantially planar sheet of conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surfaces. The sheet of material has a thickness between the first and second surfaces. The applicator further includes at least one discrete reservoir underneath the first surface which is at least partially filled with a substance and at least one discrete aperture formed in the first surface which is in fluid communication with the reservoir. Compression of the applicator via an externally-applied force substantially normal to said first surface expresses product from the aperture and translational motion of the first surface relative to a target surface applies and distributes said product onto the target surface. A removable cover sheet which aids in the containment of the substance and also contributes to a pre-removal stiffness value for the applicator such that the pre-removal stiffness value is at least three times greater than a post-removal stiffness value for the applicator. The stiffness of the removable cover sheet can also provide protection against bending that could lead to failure of the containment, against puncture, and against other damage to the product rheology, homogeneity, etc. A wide variety of substances are contemplated, including particularly antiperspirant/deodorant products.

Abstract translation: 用于将物质施加和分配到目标表面上的施加器。 涂抹器包括具有相对的第一表面和第二表面的基本上平面的适形材料片，以及位于所述第一和第二表面之间的内部区域。 该片材在第一和第二表面之间具有厚度。 施加器还包括在第一表面下方的至少一个离散的储存器，其至少部分地填充有物质，并且形成在第一表面中的与储存器流体连通的至少一个离散孔。 通过基本上垂直于所述第一表面的外部施加的力来压缩施加器，从第一表面相对于目标表面表示产品，并且将所述产品分配到目标表面上。 一种可移除的覆盖片，其有助于物质的容纳并且还有助于施用器的预除去刚度值，使得预除去刚度值比施用器的去除后刚度值大至少三倍。 可移除覆盖片的刚度还可以提供防止弯曲的保护，其可能导致容纳物的破坏，防止刺穿，并且防止产品的流变性，均匀性等的其它损害。考虑了各种各样的物质，包括特别是止汗剂/ 除臭产品。

公开(公告)号：US06406206B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09636524

申请日：2000-08-10

Applicant: Richard Michael Girardot ,  Lisa Ann Runtz ,  Drew Douglas Setser ,  Christine Marie Putman ,  Gerard Bernard Meyer ,  Scott Craig Gilpin ,  Carolyn Rose Hawley ,  Susan Doris Read ,  Joshua James Davidson

Inventor： Richard Michael Girardot ,  Lisa Ann Runtz ,  Drew Douglas Setser ,  Christine Marie Putman ,  Gerard Bernard Meyer ,  Scott Craig Gilpin ,  Carolyn Rose Hawley ,  Susan Doris Read ,  Joshua James Davidson

IPC: A47L1330

CPC classification number: A61M35/003 ,  A45D40/00 ,  A45D40/26 ,  A45D2200/1018 ,  A45D2200/1036 ,  A45D2200/1045

Abstract: The present invention provides an applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator comprises a substantially planar sheet of compressible, conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surfaces. The applicator further includes at least one discrete reservoir underneath the first surface which is at least partially filled with a substance and at least one discrete aperture formed in the first surface which is in fluid communication with the reservoir. Compression of the applicator via an externally-applied force substantially normal to said first surface expresses product from the aperture and translational motion of the first surface relative to a target surface applies, and distributes said product onto the target surface. In one embodiment, an applicator provides a removable cover sheet which aids in the containment of the substance. In another embodiment an applicator has a smaller size and/or caliper which resembles the handling and storage practices of a credit card. A wide variety of substances are contemplated, including particularly antiperspirant/deodorant products.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将物质施加和分配到目标表面上的施加器。 涂抹器包括具有相对的第一和第二表面以及在所述第一表面和第二表面之间的内部区域的基本上平面的可压缩且可顺应的材料片材。 施加器还包括在第一表面下方的至少一个离散的储存器，其至少部分地填充有物质，并且形成在第一表面中的与储存器流体连通的至少一个离散孔。 通过基本上垂直于所述第一表面的外部施加的力来压缩施加器，从所述孔表示产品，并且施加第一表面相对于目标表面的平移运动，并将所述产品分配到目标表面上。 在一个实施例中，施用器提供有助于物质容纳的可移除的覆盖片。 在另一个实施例中，施用器具有类似于信用卡的处理和存储实践的较小尺寸和/或卡尺。 考虑了各种各样的物质，包括特别是止汗剂/除臭剂产品。