Fluid application device and method

摘要

An applicator device for applying a fluid is provided. The applicator device may include a handle. The handle may comprise an elongate hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one longitudinal, interior rib disposed on an inner surface of an outer wall of the hollow body and configured to orient and guide a container for containing the fluid when the container is disposed within the hollow body. In addition, the applicator device may include a base at the distal end of the hollow body. Further, the applicator device may include an applicator pad coupled to the base.

主权项

1. An applicator device for applying a fluid comprising:
an elongate hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end; an applicator pad disposed at the distal end of the hollow body; and an actuator sleeve to be inserted within the hollow body, the actuator sleeve including at least one longitudinal projection that distally projects; wherein when the actuator sleeve is distally translated within the hollow body, the at least one longitudinal projection contacts against a distally-located cap portion of a fluid containing container, to open the cap portion distally from a main body portion of the fluid containing container, thus releasing the liquid from the container to the applicator pad; wherein the fluid containing container has radially protruding elements on the cap portion and outward protrusions on the main body portion, the outward protrusions being circumferentially separated and extending radially outward to create a discontinuous outer diameter of the fluid containing container; wherein the outward protrusions are located proximally to a frangible or separable portion of the fluid containing container and the radially protruding elements are located distally to the frangible or separable portion; and wherein the fluid containing container is located within the hollow body by fitting the outward protrusions to respective ribs disposed on an inner surface of the elongate hollow body such that the fluid containing container is inhibited from being distally and circumferentially translated.