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WO1995015710A1
WO1995015710A1 PCT/GB1994/002684 GB9402684W WO9515710A1 WO 1995015710 A1 WO1995015710 A1 WO 1995015710A1 GB 9402684 W GB9402684 W GB 9402684W WO 9515710 A1 WO9515710 A1 WO 9515710A1
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brush
nozzle
applicator
filaments
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PCT/GB1994/002684
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John Colville Hibbert
Stephen Desmond Skerratt
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Colville Lomax & Co. Ltd.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L23/00—Cleaning footwear
    • A47L23/04—Hand implements for shoe-cleaning, with or without applicators for shoe polish
    • A47L23/05—Hand implements for shoe-cleaning, with or without applicators for shoe polish with applicators for shoe polish
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means

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  • the present invention relates to an applicator of the type sold on or for tubes of liquids such as shoe cream so that the liquid can be applied directly to a relevant article, e.g. a shoe, from the tube.
  • Applicators for this purpose are known which generally comprise a sponge pad mounted over a hole in the tube. The liquid from the tube is then squeezed up into the sponge, which must sometimes be dampened, and the sponge is then rubbed over the shoe.
  • the present invention seeks to overcome these disadvantages and provide a more reliable, hard wearing applicator.
  • an applicator for dispensing liquid from a container onto a surface comprising means for attachment to the container, a nozzle, and a plurality of brush filaments mounted in a brush area generally in the region of the nozzle and arranged and adapted to encourage the liquid being dispensed to go to the ends of the filaments .
  • the brush filaments are preferably arranged in a ring doughnut shape around the nozzle. However they may be arranged in two facing semicircular brush areas or a horse ⁇ shoe shape surrounding the nozzle.
  • the length of the nozzle is between y ⁇ , and M the length of the brush filaments. This embodiment is particularly suitable for a high viscosity boot cleaner.
  • the relationship between the length of the nozzle and the length of the brush filaments is chosen to suit the viscosity of the liquid and also depends on the arrangement of the filaments their density and their individual thickness and the material from which they are made.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a applicator according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a part cross - sectional view of the applicator of fig.l
  • Figure 3 is a top plan view of the applicator of fig. l
  • Figure 1 shows casing 1 with a yoke 2 which fits over a tube or other container of a liquid to be applied with the applicator.
  • the tube is not shown.
  • Brush filaments 3 are mounted on the casing 1 so as to extend upwardly as shown in fig.l.
  • a cap 4 which may be of transparent material as shown or of opaque material, fits over the brush filaments 3 and serves to protect them and prevent drying or damage between uses of the applicator.
  • Figure 2 is a part cross-sectional view of the applicator.
  • the casing 1 supports brush filaments 3.
  • the yoke 2 is shown in partial cross-section showing hollow shoulders 5 for receiving the top circumference of a tube and applicator nozzle 6 for receiving a hole or nozzle in the top of the tube or other container of liquid to be dispensed.
  • An extension nozzle 7 protrudes from casing 1 into the brush area.
  • Figure 3 shows a top plan view of the applicator and like parts are referenced with the same numerals as in figure 1 and 2.
  • the brush filaments 3 are arranged in two facing semicircular areas indicated at 8 so as to generally surround the extension nozzle hole 7.
  • the applicator When the applicator is attached to a tube of liquid to be dispensed either by a screw or snap fit or by being welded or glued on during manufacture, then gentle pressure on the tube forces the contents up through nozzle 6 and extension nozzle 7 into the region between the brush areas 8. A wiping motion with the applicator will then spread the liquid onto the appropriate surface e.g. : shoe leather for shoe polish, and the brush filaments 3 disperse the liquid over the surface evenly.
  • the brush action also serves to provide a cleaning and scrubbing effect on the surface, which is particularly useful for cleaning very dirty shoes or boots or for cleaning ovens.
  • the arrangement of the nozzle 6 and the filaments 3 is such that the liquid to be applied tends not to ooze out of the sides of the filament but is encouraged to get to the end of the bristles.
  • the ratio between the length of the bristles and the length of the nozzle is important as well as is the shape of the brush areas, the density of brush filaments and the thickness of the filaments compared to the viscosity of the liquid to be applied.
  • the applicator is suitable for applying shoe cream, liquid waterproofer (e.g. for walking boots), oven cleaners, plumber's flux (for welding pipes) and any other liquid, particularly heavy duty liquids for which sponge applicators have proven inadequate.
  • liquid waterproofer e.g. for walking boots
  • oven cleaners e.g. for oven cleaners
  • plumber's flux for welding pipes
  • an applicator according to the invention depend of course on the nature of the liquid to be applied and on the use to which it is to be put and many variations are envisaged within the scope of the invention. However, as an example, the dimensions of the illustrated applicator will be given. This is particularly suitable for applying waterproof mountain boot cream.
  • the applicator is 46mm high and the casing yoke 2 has a diameter of 30mm.
  • the brush filaments 3 are 12mm high and are mounted in two semicircular areas 8 which occupy an area about 14mm horizontally by 16mm vertically (as shown in figure 3) . These brush areas are mounted on an oval shape casing portion (see figure 3) about 17mm across and 20mm high (as shown in figure ) .
  • the nozzle extension 7 has a hole 3mm in diameter and is 5mm long.
  • the nozzle 6 has an outside diameter of 6mm and an inside diameter of 4.5mm.
  • the applicator may be made of polypropylene of copolymer grade and nylon monofilaments are suitable for the brush filaments.
  • the brush filaments are flexible and can reach into awkward corners that sponge pads are unable to reach.
  • the applicator may also be used for shaving foam or gels.

Abstract

An applicator (1) for dispensing viscous fluids such as shoe cream or waterproof boot cleaner, onto a surface, comprises a nozzle (7), and a plurality of brush filaments (3) mounted in a brush area generally in the region of and preferably surrounding the nozzle. The brush filaments are arranged and adapted to encourage the liquid being dispensed to flow to outer end sections of the filaments for application to the surface as required. Preferably the brush filaments are longer than the nozzle; between twice and four times as long. These relative lengths, together with the thickness, flexibility, surface friction and density of the filaments is chosen to suit the viscosity of the liquid being dispensed. The invention avoids the problem of clogging and tearing in known applicants which use sponge. The invention applicator is also more efficient at cleaning and can accommodate awkward corners more effectively than known applicators.

Description

APPLICATOR
DESCRIPTION
The present invention relates to an applicator of the type sold on or for tubes of liquids such as shoe cream so that the liquid can be applied directly to a relevant article, e.g. a shoe, from the tube.
Applicators for this purpose are known which generally comprise a sponge pad mounted over a hole in the tube. The liquid from the tube is then squeezed up into the sponge, which must sometimes be dampened, and the sponge is then rubbed over the shoe.
However, such known applicators have several disadvantages. They have a tendency to clog particularly with very viscous liquids such as waterproof boot cleaner. Also, the sponge material wears down easily and has a tendency to tear before the tube is finished. In addition the liquid leaks out of the sides of the sponge and the rate of application can not be easily controlled. Furthermore the sponge cannot get into corners or awkward niches which is particularly important for example for oven cleaners.
The present invention seeks to overcome these disadvantages and provide a more reliable, hard wearing applicator.
According to the present invention there is provided an applicator for dispensing liquid from a container onto a surface, comprising means for attachment to the container, a nozzle, and a plurality of brush filaments mounted in a brush area generally in the region of the nozzle and arranged and adapted to encourage the liquid being dispensed to go to the ends of the filaments . The brush filaments are preferably arranged in a ring doughnut shape around the nozzle. However they may be arranged in two facing semicircular brush areas or a horse¬ shoe shape surrounding the nozzle. In one embodiment the length of the nozzle is between y→, and M the length of the brush filaments. This embodiment is particularly suitable for a high viscosity boot cleaner. The relationship between the length of the nozzle and the length of the brush filaments is chosen to suit the viscosity of the liquid and also depends on the arrangement of the filaments their density and their individual thickness and the material from which they are made.
For a better understanding of the present invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which
Figure 1 is a side view of a applicator according to the invention
Figure 2 is a part cross - sectional view of the applicator of fig.l
Figure 3 is a top plan view of the applicator of fig. l
Figure 1 shows casing 1 with a yoke 2 which fits over a tube or other container of a liquid to be applied with the applicator. The tube is not shown. Brush filaments 3 are mounted on the casing 1 so as to extend upwardly as shown in fig.l.
A cap 4, which may be of transparent material as shown or of opaque material, fits over the brush filaments 3 and serves to protect them and prevent drying or damage between uses of the applicator. Figure 2 is a part cross-sectional view of the applicator. The casing 1 supports brush filaments 3. The yoke 2 is shown in partial cross-section showing hollow shoulders 5 for receiving the top circumference of a tube and applicator nozzle 6 for receiving a hole or nozzle in the top of the tube or other container of liquid to be dispensed. An extension nozzle 7 protrudes from casing 1 into the brush area.
Figure 3 shows a top plan view of the applicator and like parts are referenced with the same numerals as in figure 1 and 2. The brush filaments 3 are arranged in two facing semicircular areas indicated at 8 so as to generally surround the extension nozzle hole 7.
When the applicator is attached to a tube of liquid to be dispensed either by a screw or snap fit or by being welded or glued on during manufacture, then gentle pressure on the tube forces the contents up through nozzle 6 and extension nozzle 7 into the region between the brush areas 8. A wiping motion with the applicator will then spread the liquid onto the appropriate surface e.g. : shoe leather for shoe polish, and the brush filaments 3 disperse the liquid over the surface evenly. The brush action also serves to provide a cleaning and scrubbing effect on the surface, which is particularly useful for cleaning very dirty shoes or boots or for cleaning ovens.
The arrangement of the nozzle 6 and the filaments 3 is such that the liquid to be applied tends not to ooze out of the sides of the filament but is encouraged to get to the end of the bristles. The ratio between the length of the bristles and the length of the nozzle is important as well as is the shape of the brush areas, the density of brush filaments and the thickness of the filaments compared to the viscosity of the liquid to be applied.
The applicator is suitable for applying shoe cream, liquid waterproofer (e.g. for walking boots), oven cleaners, plumber's flux (for welding pipes) and any other liquid, particularly heavy duty liquids for which sponge applicators have proven inadequate.
The dimensions and particulars of an applicator according to the invention depend of course on the nature of the liquid to be applied and on the use to which it is to be put and many variations are envisaged within the scope of the invention. However, as an example, the dimensions of the illustrated applicator will be given. This is particularly suitable for applying waterproof mountain boot cream.
The applicator is 46mm high and the casing yoke 2 has a diameter of 30mm. The brush filaments 3 are 12mm high and are mounted in two semicircular areas 8 which occupy an area about 14mm horizontally by 16mm vertically (as shown in figure 3) . These brush areas are mounted on an oval shape casing portion (see figure 3) about 17mm across and 20mm high (as shown in figure ) .
The nozzle extension 7 has a hole 3mm in diameter and is 5mm long. The nozzle 6 has an outside diameter of 6mm and an inside diameter of 4.5mm.
The applicator may be made of polypropylene of copolymer grade and nylon monofilaments are suitable for the brush filaments.
The brush filaments are flexible and can reach into awkward corners that sponge pads are unable to reach.
The applicator may also be used for shaving foam or gels.

Claims

1. An applicator for dispensing liquid from a container onto a surface, the applicator comprising means for attachment to the container, a nozzle for dispensing the liquid and a plurality of brush filaments mounted in a brush area generally in the region of the nozzle and arranged and adapted to flow to outer end sections of the filaments for application to the surface.
2. An applicator according to claim 1, wherein the nozzle is substantially central to the applicator and the brush filaments are arranged in a ring around the nozzle.
3. An applicator according to claim 2, wherein the brush filaments are arranged in concentric circles around the nozzle.
4. An applicator according to claim 2, wherein the brush filaments are arranged in a spiral extending out from and arranged around the nozzle.
5. An applicator according to claim 1, wherein the brush area is semi-circular.
6. An applicator according to claim 1, wherein the brush areas is horseshoe-shaped.
7. An applicator according to claim 5 comprising two horseshoe-shaped brush areas arranged in opposing juxtaposition around the nozzle.
8. An applicator according to any preceding claim wherein the brush filaments extend beyond the end of the nozzle.
9. An applicator according to claim 7, wherein the nozzle is between one half and one quarter the length of the brush filaments.
10. An applicator according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the nozzle and the length of the brush filaments is chosen to suit the viscosity of the liquid to be applied by the applicator.
11. An applicator according to any preceding claim, wherein the spacing of the brush filaments in the brush area is adapted to suit the viscosity of the liquid to be applied.
12. An applicator according to any preceding claim, wherein the thickness of the brush filaments is adapted to suit the viscosity of the liquid to be applied.
13. An applicator according to any preceding claim, wherein the flexibility of the brush filaments is adapted to the viscosity of the liquid to be applied.
14. An applicator according to any preceding claim wherein the surface friction of the brush elements is adapted to the viscosity of the liquid to be applied.
PCT/GB1994/002684 1993-12-07 1994-12-07 Applicator WO1995015710A1 (en)

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GB9325012A GB2285392A (en) 1993-12-07 1993-12-07 Liquid dispensing applicator
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