Swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound

Abstract

A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound that allows separate storage of predetermined quantities of dry compound and liquid in the same packaging with the applicator is disclosed. The swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound comprises of a swab applicator comprising an elongated tubular housing with a liquid enclosed within the hollow interior of the elongated tubular housing with an opening means to release the liquid to an applicator tip affixed to one end of the elongated tubular housing wherein the swab applicator is sealed in a package with the dry compound sealed in or around the applicator tip. When the liquid is released into the applicator tip through the opening means, the liquid in the moisturized applicator tip will interact with the dry compound for application. The packaging is then removed to use the swab applicator. This separation of the dry compound and liquid will greatly prolong the shelf life of the contents.

1 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound comprising: 
 a swab applicator comprising an elongated tubular housing enclosing a predetermined quantity of liquid with an opening means to release the liquid to an applicator tip affixed to one end of the elongated tubular housing; and    a predetermined quantity of dry compound disposed in or around the applicator tip;    wherein when the liquid is released into the applicator tip through the opening means, the liquid in the moisturized applicator tip will interact with the dry compound in the correct predetermined ratio for application.    
     
     
         2 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 1 , wherein the opening means is a score line near one end of the elongated housing and a high viscosity plug near the other end of the elongated tubular housing.  
     
     
         3 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 1 , wherein the opening means is a first score line near one end of the elongated tubular housing and a second score line near the other end of the elongated tubular housing.  
     
     
         4 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 1 , wherein said applicator tip is made of cotton.  
     
     
         5 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 1 , wherein said applicator tip is made of foam.  
     
     
         6 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 1 , wherein said applicator tip is a brush.  
     
     
         7 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound comprising: 
 a swab applicator comprising an elongated tubular housing enclosing a predetermined quantity of liquid with an opening means to release the liquid to an applicator tip affixed to one end of the elongated tubular housing; and    a package sealing the swab applicator with a predetermined quantity of the dry compound form of the chemical or medication sealed in or around the applicator tip;    wherein when the liquid is released into the applicator tip through the opening means, the liquid in the moisturized applicator tip will interact with the dry compound in the correct predetermined ratio for application after the packaging is removed.    
     
     
         8 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein the opening means is a score line near one end of the elongated housing and a high viscosity plug near the other end of the elongated tubular housing.  
     
     
         9 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein the opening means is a first score line near one end of the elongated tubular housing and a second score line near the other end of the elongated tubular housing.  
     
     
         10 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein said package is made of paper.  
     
     
         11 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein said package is made of plastic.  
     
     
         12 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein said package is made of aluminum foil.  
     
     
         13 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein said applicator tip is made of cotton.  
     
     
         14 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein said applicator tip is made of foam.  
     
     
         15 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 7 , wherein said applicator tip is a brush.  
     
     
         16 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound comprising: 
 a swab applicator comprising an elongated tubular housing enclosing a predetermined quantity of liquid with an opening means to release the liquid to an applicator tip affixed to one end of the elongated tubular housing; and    a package sealing the applicator tip with a predetermined quantity of the dry compound form of the chemical or medication sealed in or around the applicator tip;    wherein when the liquid is released into the applicator tip through the opening means, the liquid in the moisturized applicator tip will interact with the dry compound in the correct predetermined ratio for application after the packaging is removed.    
     
     
         17 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 1 , wherein a package seals the swab applicator.  
     
     
         18 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 17 , wherein said package is made of paper, plastic, or aluminum foil.  
     
     
         19 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 2 , wherein a package seals the swab applicator.  
     
     
         20 . A swab packaging with separated liquid and dry compound as in  claim 3 , wherein a package seals the swab applicator.