This invention offers improvements over the diaper rash cream applicator that I described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,920,059. The earlier invention provided an applicator apparatus and lid to facilitate one-handed application of diaper rash cream or other therapeutic cream. The present invention comprises the same essential parts and provides three particular improvements. First, this version has two sets of female screw threads, which fit two common neck diameters for squeeze tubes. Second, the new version has an improved applicator apparatus with a nozzle and a soft, flexible tip with opening flap, providing smoother and more even application of cream than the previous embodiment. Third, the present invention adds a tongue to the lid's interior. When the tube is stored in the lid, the tongue presses the soft, flexible tip of the applicator apparatus firmly against the opening of the nozzle, creating a leakproof and airtight seal.

A flow control device (20) and process are provided for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid substance from a supply system (22). The device (20) includes a housing (30/40) that defines an orifice (84) for communicating between the supply system (22) that has an outlet end defining a discharge opening (57). The device 20 further includes a valve (140) having a flexible, resilient valve head (160) that has confronting, openable portions (186) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head (160). The valve (140) is located across the housing outlet end discharge opening (57) so that the valve (140) and the housing (30/40) together define an expansion chamber (198) between the orifice (84) and the valve (140).

A flow control device (20) and process are provided for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid substance from a supply system (22). The device (20) includes a housing (30/40) that defines an orifice (84) for communicating between the supply system (22) that has an outlet end defining a discharge opening (57). The device 20 further includes a valve (140) having a flexible, resilient valve head (160) that has confronting, openable portions (186) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head (160). The valve (140) is located across the housing outlet end discharge opening (57) so that the valve (140) and the housing (30/40) together define an expansion chamber (198) between the orifice (84) and the valve (140).

A cosmetic container includes an enclosure stored with cosmetic contents; a sleeve including an externally and internally extending rim at one end of a hollow cylinder, an extension at the other end of the hollow cylinder, at least one port through the extension, and at least one valve in the at least one port respectively; a spring biased plunger including a hollow cylindrical member, a disc shaped member at one end of the hollow cylindrical member, a hollow cylindrical element in the hollow cylindrical member, a stem extending forward from the disc shaped member, and an axial tunnel through the stem to communicate with the hollow cylindrical element; a hollow mount including an axial passageway placed on the stem and communicating with the tunnel; a hollow fibrous applicator with the mount disposed therein, and front opening members communicating with the passageway; and a cap releasably secured to the enclosure.

A dispenser for viscous or pasty materials comprises a storage container in the form of a flexible tube (2) and an applicator (24). The tube (2) comprises an elongate, 1-piece hollow moulding of polymeric material, one end of which is closed and formed at the other end of which is an integral dispensing valve defining one or more dispensing slits (22). The or each dispensing slit is defined by a respective pair of resilient plates (18), which are opposed and inclined to one another and have a respective free edge, the two free edges defining a dispensing slit. The applicator has an applicator surface and one or more passages (30), into which the free edges of a respective pair of resilient plates is received. The width of each passage in the applicator is dimensioned such that there is a gap between the free edges of the resilient plates and the associated side surfaces of the passage, when the dispensing slit is closed and so that this gap is substantially closed, when the dispensing slit is opened by the application of pressure to the flexible tube in order to dispense material within the tube.

A dispenser for viscous or pasty materials comprises a storage container in the form of a flexible tube (2) and an applicator (24). The tube (2) comprises an elongate, 1-piece hollow moulding of polymeric material, one end of which is closed and formed at the other end of which is an integral dispensing valve defining one or more dispensing slits (22). The or each dispensing slit is defined by a respective pair of resilient plates (18), which are opposed and inclined to one another and have a respective free edge, the two free edges defining a dispensing slit. The applicator has an applicator surface and one or more passages (30), into which the free edges of a respective pair of resilient plates is received. The width of each passage in the applicator is dimensioned such that there is a gap between the free edges of the resilient plates and the associated side surfaces of the passage, when the dispensing slit is closed and so that this gap is substantially closed, when the dispensing slit is opened by the application of pressure to the flexible tube in order to dispense material within the tube.

A tubular container includes an applicator that not only easily controls a slope degree of the support body, by installing a rotation control part at an inner side of a support body, when applying contents onto skin by using an applicator or massaging, but also prevents the deformation of an upper portion of the support body which is coupled with the applicator through a rotation control part, such that assemblability with the applicator is improved and thus separation of the applicator is prevented.

A flow control device (20) and process are provided for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid substance from a supply system (22). The device (20) includes a housing (30/40) that defines an orifice (84) for communicating between the supply system (22) that has an outlet end defining a discharge opening (57). The device 20 further includes a valve (140) having a flexible, resilient valve head (160) that has confronting, openable portions (186) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head (160). The valve (140) is located across the housing outlet end discharge opening (57) so that the valve (140) and the housing (30/40) together define an expansion chamber (198) between the orifice (84) and the valve (140).

A flow control device (20) and process are provided for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid substance from a supply system (22). The device (20) includes a housing (30/40) that defines an orifice (84) for communicating between the supply system (22) that has an outlet end defining a discharge opening (57). The device 20 further includes a valve (140) having a flexible, resilient valve head (160) that has confronting, openable portions (186) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head (160). The valve (140) is located across the housing outlet end discharge opening (57) so that the valve (140) and the housing (30/40) together define an expansion chamber (198) between the orifice (84) and the valve (140).

A flow control device (20) and process are provided for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid substance from a supply system (22). The device (20) includes a housing (30/40) that defines an orifice (84) for communicating between the supply system (22) that has an outlet end defining a discharge opening (57). The device 20 further includes a valve (140) having a flexible, resilient valve head (160) that has confronting, openable portions (186) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head (160). The valve (140) is located across the housing outlet end discharge opening (57) so that the valve (140) and the housing (30/40) together define an expansion chamber (198) between the orifice (84) and the valve (140).