Title:
IMPROVED FLUID APPLICATOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002030236
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A fluid applicator having a body with a fluid inlet in communication with a reservoir of fluid to be dispensed. The applicator further includes a plurality of applicator tines extending outwardly from an application area of the body, and the tines are at least partially flexible. Moreover, at least some of the tines include a fluid pathway. Additionally, the applicator further includes a handle portion generally above the application area. An actuato (10)is located on the body adjacent the front end and generally above and off-center from the application area. The actuator is operably configured to selectively dispense a predetermined amount of fluid to the fluid pathways of the tines for accurate and consistent dispensing and application of the fluid to a target surface.
Inventors:
AU BOB WAYNE
CANDIDO ANNE MARIE
DAVIES PHILIP
LUND MARK THOMAS
SEARS CHARLES WILLIAM
TANNER MARC WALTER
CANDIDO ANNE MARIE
DAVIES PHILIP
LUND MARK THOMAS
SEARS CHARLES WILLIAM
TANNER MARC WALTER
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/031445
Publication Date:
January 30, 2003
Filing Date:
October 09, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PROCTER & GAMBLE (US)
International Classes:
A45D24/22; A46B11/04; A61H7/00; (IPC1-7): A45D24/22; A45D24/26; A46B11/00; A61H7/00
Foreign References:
| DE869247C | 1953-03-02 | |||
| US2478648A | 1949-08-09 | |||
| CH173913A | 1934-12-15 | |||
| US3312583A | 1967-04-04 | |||
| US2624348A | 1953-01-06 | |||
| US1435911A | 1922-11-21 |
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