Patent ID: 7704003
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: B43K,B43M

Abstract:
1. A liquid applicator comprising: a. a container for dispensable liquid, the container having at least one open end; b. a valve assembly including: c. a nib disposed in sliding relation in a first passage portion and being operatively engageable with the valve element whereby the valve element is movable by pressure of the nib against the bias of the bias means to open the valve and allow liquid to flow into the nib and allow the valve to close when pressure is released; and d. the retainer has a plurality of spokes and includes an open area to receive liquid therethrough sufficient to supply an ample flow of liquid therethrough said closure wall thickness adjacent the container in the vincinity of the second reservoir is in the range of 0.020-0.040 inches for a container having a body diameter of about 0.75 inches to provide for substantial differential in ambient temperature.