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Single use applicatorRelated Patent Categories: Brushing, Scrubbing, And General Cleaning, Implements, Tool Coated Or Impregnated With Material Supply, Including Means For Manual Manipulation Of ImplementSingle use applicator description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070130708, Single use applicator. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 11/300,389, filed Dec. 14, 2005 for SINGLE USE APPLICATOR in the names of Nicholas Powley and Tara Einis. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to product applicators, more specifically, to applicators for greasy and/or powdered solids and amorphous substances such as deodorants, antiperspirants, lotions, lubricants, skin care cosmetics, medications, ointments, suntan lotions, and paints. [0006] 2. Description of the Related Art [0007] The purpose of an applicator is to provide a user with a method for applying a specific and/or limited amount of a substance that is difficult or messy to handle, or that requires special packaging. Deodorants and antiperspirants, creams, lotions, lubricants, and skin care medications are examples of the former and a two-part epoxy is an example of the later. Current applicators are typically made without regard to portability, disposability, and single-use application. These relatively large storage containers/applicators are inconvenient for people needing to travel with the applicator or only requiring a limited amount of the substance on a single occasion. Existing single-use applicators are expensive to manufacture and often contain moving parts. Some currently available single-use packages for these substances work well for portability, but lack a tidy means for substance application. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a portable, disposable, single-use applicator for amorphous substances and the like. [0009] The single-use applicator of the present invention has a layer of retentive material bonded to one side of a base panel. The retentive material is suffused with an amorphous substance and sealing under a cover. The applicator is intended for use with creams, gels, powders, and other amorphous substances. [0010] The area of the base panel to which the retentive material is adhered is impervious to the substance. The percentage of the base panel that holds the substance can be any proportion of the overall panel. Preferred materials include synthetic resin films and metal foils. Optionally, the base panel includes a handle that projects out from the base panel. Optionally, the base panel includes textured surfaces and/or imprinted graphics, words, or logos. [0011] The retentive layer is composed of a porous material that can retain the substance without substantial product loss, but expels the substance when used in its intended manner. The retentive layer material depends on the substance and holds enough for at least one use. The method for bonding the retentive material to the base panel depends upon the materials and is accomplished by well-known adhesive techniques. [0012] Semi-solid substances can be applied to the base panel using a tray or frame. The tray or frame is attached to the base panel. The substance is deposited into the tray or about the frame. [0013] After the retentive layer is suffused with the substance, it is sealed with a removable cover. The cover is preferably composed of a foil of metal such as an aluminum alloy, a plastic, a laminate of metal and plastic, paper, or recycled materials. The adhesive is strong enough to maintain a hermetic seal, but weak enough so that the cover can be manually peeled from the base panel. Optionally, the base panel and cover are a single sheet and the cover is delimited by folding the sheet over. [0014] Optionally, the applicator is supplied with a removable adhesive on its outer surface to attach it to another package. [0015] Other objects of the present invention will become apparent in light of the following drawings and detailed description of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] For a fuller understanding of the nature and object of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0017] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the applicator of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a second embodiment of the applicator of the present invention; Continue reading about Single use applicator... 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