A liquid applicator is provided which is particularly useful in applying preoperative surgical scrubs or paints to skin. The liquid is contained in a frangible ampoule inside the body of the applicator. This ampoule is supported and protected by a deformable element that prevents unintentional breakage of the ampoule from impacts during storage and handling before use. The applicator is actuated by pushing at least a portion of the frangible ampoule through an aperture in the deformable element and into contact with a means for breaking the ampoule.
This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/169,321, filed Dec. 17, 1993, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,435,660, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 07/985,306, filed Dec. 4, 1992, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,288,159.
An elongated sealed container with a self-contained opening means fully enclosed within the container to release a fluid sealed within the container when the container is bent at or near the enclosed opening means. Once the enclosed opening means is opened, the fluid sealed within the elongated sealed container may be released for application.
An applicator having a substantially hollow body for accommodating an ampoule of solution. The hollow body comprises an open proximal end for receiving the ampoule and an open distal end having a flange to accept an applicator pad for applying the solution. A back plug having a lever mechanism is inserted into the open proximal end of the applicator to activate the applicator and seal the applicator after activation. Advancement of the back plug lever mechanism into the hollow body pivots the body of the ampoule to break the neck, activatiug the applicator. The back plug seals the proximal end after activation of the applicator.
A low displacement lubricator for use in the process of inserting fuel injectors into fuel injector manifold pods, the lubricator has a defined reservoir having an open cell foam disposed therein and an applicator in fluid communication with the reservoir. The applicator having an open cell foam that provides capillary dispensing of the lubricant. The amount of lubricant applied is in effect metered.
Applicators and a method of coloring a liquid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a liquid applicator having a flexible hollow body within which a liquid-filled, glass ampoule is received. The liquid applicator also has porous element containing colorant positioned such that when the ampoule is fractured, the liquid flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the liquid as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface.
The applicator for an anti-microbial prep solution of this invention includes a generally hollow handle having a closed proximal end and an open distal end, a foam pad attached to the hollow handle over the open distal end, and a slit formed in the foam pad that acts as a flow control valve.
