Application for topical composition
A topical applicator for administration of a composition to a target area. The topical applicator having an applying portion with a cavity defined by at least one side wall, a dividing portion that may be adaptable in shape and/or at least partially permeable, such that it allows a composition to move through it to the cavity, and a target-area contacting portion adapted to create a seal between the cavity and the target area to which the composition is being applied.
1. An applicator for administering a composition to a target area comprising:
an applying portion comprising a cavity with at least one open portion, the cavity comprising a porous volume and defined, at least in part, by at least one side wall, the side wall comprising at least one controlled-adaptation zone;
a dividing portion adjacent to, and opposite the at least one open portion of, the cavity; and
a target-area contacting portion adapted to create a seal between the at least one open portion of the cavity and the target area to which the composition is being applied;
wherein the controlled-adaptation zone is coupled to the target-area contacting portion and adapted to flexibly promote continuous contact between the target-area contacting portion and the target area.
2. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the side wall comprises areas of varying thickness.
3. The applicator of claim 2 , wherein the areas of varying thickness are protrusions, indentations, or both protrusions and indentations.
4. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the porous volume comprises a matrix.
5. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the target-area contacting portion comprises a fold, a groove, or a rib.
6. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the dividing portion is at least partially convex in shape.
7. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the porous volume comprises an absorptive material.
8. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the dividing portion comprises a region configured to receive an absorptive material.
9. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the dividing portion comprises an absorptive material.
10. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the dividing portion allows a composition to move through it to the cavity.
11. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein:
the porous volume is disposed within the cavity adjacent to the dividing portion; and
the at least one controlled-adaptation zone is configured to flexibly adapt such that at least a portion of the porous volume moves closer to the target area in response to a force.
12. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein:
the porous volume is disposed within the cavity adjacent, to the dividing portion; and
the target-area contacting portion comprises a portion that extends beyond the cavity side wall and is configured to adapt to the target area in response to a force.
13. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the applicator is configured to releasably and sealingly couple to a composition holder that is at least partially hollowed, that is configured to hold a composition, and which comprises a side wall, a bottom, and a gripping surface.
14. The applicator of claim 1 , further comprising a holder configured to releasably attach to the applying portion and a composition holder.
15. The applicator of claim 14 , wherein the applying portion and the composition holder are configured to releasably and sealingly couple to one another.
16. A system for administering a composition to a target area comprising the applicator of any of claims 1 - 9 , 10 - 13 , 14 and 15 .