Applicator

Abstract

An applicator apparatus comprising a container comprising an opening, a wiper element coupled to the container, the wiper element comprising a passage, a non-circular applicator stem removably coupled to the container, the applicator stem configured to be slidably engaged in the passage of the wiper element such that rotational movement of the applicator stem is minimized.

1 . An applicator apparatus comprising:
 a container comprising an opening;   a wiper element coupled to the container, the wiper element comprising a passage;   a non-circular applicator stem removably coupled to the container, the applicator stem configured to be slidably engaged in the passage of the wiper element such that rotational movement of the applicator stem is minimized.   
     
     
         2 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the container is adapted to hold a product. 
     
     
         3 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the product is a liquid or a semi-solid. 
     
     
         4 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the product is a cosmetic, a therapeutic product, a fragrance or a consumer product. 
     
     
         5 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator stem comprises an applicator element at a proximal end that is capable of entering the container through the wiper element passage. 
     
     
         6 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein a handle is positioned on a distal end of the applicator stem. 
     
     
         7 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the handle is configured to engage the container. 
     
     
         8 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the handle and the container are configured to be threadably engaged. 
     
     
         9 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the container and the wiper element are unitary. 
     
     
         10 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the handle and the stem are unitary. 
     
     
         11 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 1  or  8 , wherein the handle and the stem are coupled by a fastener. 
     
     
         12 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the fastener comprises one or more snaps. 
     
     
         13 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the handle rotates independently of the stem. 
     
     
         14 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , further comprising a sealing element proximal to the handle to engage the container opening. 
     
     
         15 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the applicator element is capable of absorbing a liquid or semi-solid product. 
     
     
         16 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the applicator element is capable of adsorbing a liquid or semi-solid product. 
     
     
         17 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the applicator element is an absorbent material or an adsorbent material. 
     
     
         18 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the applicator element comprises a fabric. 
     
     
         19 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the applicator element is a brush. 
     
     
         20 . The applicator apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the applicator element is a rollerball. 
     
     
         21 - 40 . (canceled)