Patent ID: 7806877

Claim:
A packet applicator comprising: at least one payload-containing, adsorbent pad; a folded sheet of film, each of the at least one adsorbent pad being attached on one side to and sandwiched between the folded sheet of film, the folded sheet of film having a perimeter and a plurality of margins at the perimeter, wherein all but at least one of the plurality of margins at the perimeter of the folded sheet of film are peelably sealed, and wherein the at least one of the plurality of margins is wider than a remaining portion of the plurality of margins and non-peelably sealed, the at least one of the plurality of margins forming a grip for holding the packet applicator during use, the folded sheet of film having a reduced thickness along the base of the grip forming a hinge line along the base of the grip, the folded sheet of film including a lateral axis and a longitudinal axis when the packet applicator is opened, a portion of the folded sheet of film in the grip in the area along the hinge line being configured to be rotated from alignment with the lateral axis of the opened applicator to alignment with the longitudinal axis of the opened applicator; and a rupturable bladder containing a payload, the rupturable bladder residing between the at least one adsorbent pad and a portion of the folded sheet of film to which the at least one adsorbent pad is attached.