Lubricant applicator for pipe fittings and method of use

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an applicator including a container and a removable top. The top defines a nozzle shape and allows the application of lubricant to be applied in a focused manner. Additionally, the material from which the top and container are made are non-reactive with the lubricant and additionally are squeezable. In addition, to being squeezable the container does not become damaged upon repeated squeezings.

1 . An applicator for applying lubricant to pipe fittings, comprising:
 a container for storing lubricant;   a removable top for at least partially closing the container;   the removable top having a first end adapted for connection to the container and a second end defining a nozzle end; and   the container being squeezable and when squeezed stored lubricant urged to exit the container through the nozzle end.   
   
   
       2 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the container is made from a material which can be squeezed and re-squeezed while suffering no irreversible damage. 
   
   
       3 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the container and the removable top are made from a made which does not react with pipe lubricant. 
   
   
       4 . The applicator of  claim 3 , wherein the container is made from a material which can be squeezed and re-squeezed while suffering no irreversible damage. 
   
   
       5 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the removable top comprises a screw top and wherein the container includes mating thread means for compatible removable engagement of the top. 
   
   
       6 . The applicator of  claim 5 , wherein the removable top nozzle end defines a frusto conical shape for applying precise amounts of lubricant to the fitting.