Patent ID: 6688795
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: A45D,B43M,B65D

Abstract:
An applicator package comprising:a container defining a storage reservoir, the container having a dispenser opening, a screen member having a perforated portion, the screen member attached to the container, the screen member spanning the dispenser opening such that the perforated portion is in fluid communication with the storage reservoir by way of the dispenser opening; a first annular bearing surface defined on one of the container or the screen member; a retaining ring selectively attachable about the perforated portion of the screen member, the retaining ring defining a second annular bearing surface cooperatively dimensioned and adapted to face the first annular bearing surface when the ring is attached about the perforated portion of the screen member; and a disposable applicator pad assembly comprising: a porous foam pad dimensioned to cover and be at least partially supported by the perforated portion of the screen member, the pad having a perimeter edge, and an elastomer strip fixed to the perimeter edge of the pad, at least an outer annular portion of the strip dimensioned to be received and compressed in sealing engagement between the first annular bearing surface and the second annular bearing surface when the retaining ring is attached to the package.