Patent ID: 6773187
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A device for packaging and applying a substance, the device comprising:a receptacle for containing the substance; at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle, the at least one housing being configured to receive an applicator element and comprising a side wall and an end wall; and at least one applicator element for applying the substance, the at least one applicator element being compressible and comprising a first portion configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in an uncompressed configuration, a second portion comprising at least one recess, the second portion being configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in a compressed configuration, and a peripheral portion configured to abut the side wall when the at least one applicator element is received in the at least one housing.