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Applicator and method

a technology of applicators and liquid substances, applied in the field of applications, can solve the problems of difficult to entrust an applicator made of hard materials, such as hard plastics or metals, to the individual, and the liquid substance is not evenly distributed

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-14
YOUNG KEVIN D
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[0008] The present invention is an applicator comprising: a handle portion having an engagement portion; a dispenser comprising: a hollow interior space for holding a liquid substance, a liquid substance held at least partially w

Problems solved by technology

In some situations, such as with certain adults or children, it is difficult to entrust an applicator made of a hard material, such as a hard plastic or metal, to the individual.
Difficulties in applying a liquid substance to a pet's coat or skin include ensuring that the liquid substance spread uniformly over the pet's coat, or contact to the pet's skin.
This is inefficient, and does not spread the liquid substance uniformly.

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[0027]FIGS. 1-4 show one embodiment of an applicator 10 according to the present invention. The applicator 10 includes a handle portion 12 having at least one opening 14 for receiving a dispenser 16. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser 16 is pre-filled with, for example, a liquid substance for applying to a person's hair or skin, or a pet's coat or skin. In that preferred embodiment, the applicator is shaped as a hair brush or comb; however, other shapes may be used. The applicator may be formed with or without a handle portion, depending on preference.

[0028] The dispenser 16 of the present invention may take several forms. In one embodiment, the dispenser 16 is formed as a cartridge 18. The cartridge 18 is a single unit formed having an interior portion 20 (See FIG. 7) which is at least partially hollow. A liquid substance including, for example, a drug in a liquid vehicle, is provided in the interior portion 20. The drug may be any known drug, such a...

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Abstract

Generally, this invention is an applicator that provides for easy and efficient application of liquid substances to skin and / or hair; preferably, to a person's body, hair or skin, or to a pet's body, hair or skin. The applicator includes a handle portion having an engagement portion, a liquid medicine dispenser that removably engages with the handle portion's engagement portion, the dispenser comprises a hollow interior space with a liquid substance, preferably medicinal and at least one opening for dispensing the liquid substance through hollow “teeth” connected to the handle portion. The teeth selectively distribute the liquid substance to the person or pet's hair by brushing. In another embodiment, the applicator is made of a material that is easily disposable or breakable so that it is safe for use with children or in potentially violent atmospheres such as prisons.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60 / 762,254, filed Jan. 26, 2006, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally, to the field of devices for easily and efficiently applying liquid substances to skin and / or hair, specifically, to applicator systems for applying liquid products to a person's body, hair or skin, or to a pet's body, hair or skin. The present invention further relates to an applicator that includes a safety feature. BACKGROUND [0003] It is often necessary to apply medicinal substances or other liquid substance to a person's body, hair, whether it is the person's scalp or body hair. As used herein, the term “liquid substance” or “medicinal substance” or “medicinal liquid” or “medicated liquid” refers to any liquid, gel, shampoo, salve, suspension, emulsion, or other vehicle for...

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IPC IPC(8): A46B11/00
CPCA46B11/0006A46B2200/1046A46B2200/104A46B11/0041
Inventor YOUNG, KEVIN D.
Owner YOUNG KEVIN D