APPLICATOR

摘要

An applicator package (40), consisting of an applicator and a substance (48) in the applicator, is provided so a user can apply the substance (48) to a target region. A set of components is provided for being assembled as the applicator, and a method is provided for making the applicator package (40). The applicator package (40) includes a platform (42) having an outer side (56) and having an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55). The substance (48) is supported on the platform support surface (55). The platform (42) defines (1) at least one fill passage (58) that extends from the platform outer side (56) to the platform inner side (54), and (2) at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of the substance support surface (55) and that communicates between the platform inner side (54) and the platform outer side (56). A dome (46 or 44) is initially, releasably mounted on the platform (42) over the substance (48) at the platform inner side (54).

主权项

1. A method for making an applicator package (40) containing a substance (48) that a user can apply to a target region, said method comprising the following steps:
I. providing a platform (42) that (A) has an inner side (54) defining a substance support surface (55) that can receive and support a substance (48); (B) has an outer side (56); (C) defines a least one fill passage (58) that extends from said platform outer side (56) to said platform inner side (54); and (D) defines at least one channel (60) that is located between portions of said substance support surface (55) and that communicates between said platform inner side (54) and said platform outer side (56); II. providing a dome (44 or 46) at said platform inner side (54) over said substance support surface (55) to define a cavity; and III. after step II, filling said cavity with said substance flowing through said at least one fill passage (58) into said cavity so that said substance (48) becomes supported on said substance support surface (55) while permitting the venting of gas from said cavity through said at least one channel (60) to said platform outer side (56).