Patent ID: 6811338
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A01N,A45D,A46B,A47L,A61K,A61M,A61Q,B05C,B65D,C11D

Abstract:
A disposable, semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface comprising a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between said first and second sides, said applicator further having at least one opening such that said internal cavity is externally accessible, wherein:a. said first side comprises a porous sheet containing at least 50%, by weight, nonabsorbent material, said first side forming a plurality of rugosities; b. said second side comprises an absorbent sheet containing at least 50%, by weight, of cellulosic material; c. wherein said applicator further comprises a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within said internal cavity adjacent said first side; and d. wherein said applicator has a Ratio of Absorbency of said second side to said first side of at least about 1.5.