IP Library Granted Patent US 7,381,005
Granted Patent B2
US 7,381,005 · App. 11/710,180 · Granted Jun 3, 2008

Pressurized dispensing package and method for using the same

Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,381,005
App. No.
11/710,180
Granted
Jun 3, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A package for dispensing a pressurized material to be applied to the body. In one embodiment, the package comprises a container body having a cavity for containing a pressurized material to be applied to the body, the container body having an outer surface. An applicator is positioned adjacent the outer surface and is configured to dispense pressurized material. A cap is captively engaged with the container body, the cap being movable over the outer surface between a closed position in which the applicator is substantially shielded and an open position in which the applicator is substantially exposed. In another embodiment, the container body includes a body facing edge and a recessed surface bounded by the body facing edge, the recessed surface extending inwardly from the body facing edge. An applicator is configured to dispense the material and is positioned along the recessed surface.

Claims (11)

1. A package for applying a material to the body, said package comprising:

a container body comprising a cavity, a substantially toroidal-shaped outer surface, a flat bottom side for placement of the package on a flat surface, and a top portion situated in opposing relationship to said flat bottom side, said top portion including a surface that is sized and configured for placement adjacent skin of a user's underarm;

a cap captively engaged with said container body, wherein said cap is movable over said outer surface between a closed position and an open position, and wherein said cap comprises a flange to allow for manipulation of said cap by a user; and

an actuator button that serves as a pivot post or axis for the cap to rotate between said closed position and said oven position.

2. The package as recited in claim 1 , wherein said top portion comprises an applicator that includes a dome or convex shaped surface for placement against skin or a user's underarm.

3. The package as recited in claim 1 , wherein said cap has a shape that corresponds to said substantially toroidal-shaped outer surface so as to freely move along the container body between said closed position and said open position.

4. A package for applying material directly to the body, said package comprising:

a container body comprising a cavity, a substantially toroidal-shaped outer surface, and a flat bottom side for placement of the package on a flat surface;

a cap captively engaged with said container body, wherein said cap is movable over said outer surface between a closed position and an open position; and

an actuator that is manipulatable for dispending material contained with said cavity and that also serves as a pivot post or axis for said cap to rotate between said open position and said closed position.

5. The package as recited in claim 4 , further comprising a top portion situated in opposing relationship to said flat bottom side, said top portion including a surface that is sized and configured to correspond to a body part or surface to be treated with material contained within said cavity.

Continuity (2)
Continuation 1061029800 · Jun 30, 2003
Related Publication 20070172305A1 · Jul 26, 2007