US 6,726,386 Β· Granted 2004-04-27

Semi-enclosed applicator and a cleaning composition contained therein

The present invention provides a semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator has a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator further includes at least one opening, such that the internal cavity is externally accessible, and the applicator further comprises: (a) a substantially non-absorbent material on one of the first and second sides; (b) a substantially absorbent material on the other of the first and second sides; and (c) a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within the internal cavity adjacent the non-absorbent material. The present invention also provides a semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface, the applicator having a first side, a second side, and an internal cavity between the first and second sides. The applicator further includes at least one opening, such that the internal cavity is externally accessible, and the applicator further comprises: (a) a substantially fluid-impervious barrier layer within the internal cavity adjacent one of the sides; and (b) a rupturable fluid-containing reservoir located between the barrier layer and the side.

Patent details

Publication number
US 6,726,386
Filing date
2000-10-10
Grant date
2004-04-27
Assignee
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventor(s)
GRUENBACHER DANA PAUL, DAVIS JAMES HERBERT, FIELDS KEVIN JOE, MANSKE, JR. THOMAS JAMES, SHERRY ALAN EDWARD
CPC class
B65D75/5866

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