Patent ID: 6231259
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: A45D,A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
Apparatus for dispensing an antiperspirant or deodorant composition having a viscosity of about 12,000 to 50,000 cP, said apparatus comprising:a container having a top end and a bottom end and a container opening defined therebetween, said container opening at least partially filled with said composition,a transport mechanism operatively engaged to said bottom end for transporting at least a portion of said composition toward said top end, anda rigid, non-deformable, sintered polyolefin porous dome operatively engaged to said top end and formed across a substantial portion of said top end, said porous dome having an externally disposed upper surface with a smooth rounded contoured shape to engage an underarm portion of a human body and an internally disposed bottom surface which, during use, is in contact with said composition over a major portion of said bottom surface, said porous dome having interconnected pores therethrough to provide an average porosity of about 150 .mu.m to about 400 .mu.m, operation of said transport mechanism forcing said composition to flow from said container opening through said pores to said upper surface.