Patent ID: 8001647

Claim:
An improved flocked foam applicator for applying a liquid applicant to a floor, the improved flocked foam applicator having: a handle; a rigid core comprising an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface of the rigid core defining a cylindrical section, wherein the rigid core is coupled with the handle; an absorbent applicator with an inner surface and an applicator surface, the absorbent applicator comprising a curved application section and a planar application section; and, a resistance member with a substantially planar surface; wherein, i) the inner surface of the curved application section is coupled with a cylindrical portion of the outer surface of the rigid core; and ii) the inner surface of the planar application section is coupled with the substantially planar surface of the resistance member, the resistance member being configured to exert a resistive force against the inner surface of the planar application section of the absorbent applicator.