Unit Dose Foam Applicator

Abstract

A unit dose foam applicator according to the present invention comprises an anhydrous, water soluble personal care product for topical use. The product is contained in a pod that is comprised of water soluble film, and the pod is housed in an opened-cell foam pouch. The foam applicator is activated by water. Prior to use, it is preferable if the unit dose foam applicator is disposed in a water-impermeable packette for retail distribution and storage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A unit dose foam applicator ( 100 ) comprising:
 an open-cell foam pouch ( 1 ),   a water soluble pod ( 2 ) disposed in the foam pouch, and   a water soluble anhydrous product ( 3 ) disposed in the water soluble pod.   
     
     
         2 . A unit dose foam applicator ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the foam pouch ( 1 ) comprises two sheets of foam that are bonded together along their perimeter to form a reservoir ( 1   a ) inside the foam pouch. 
     
     
         3 . A unit dose foam applicator ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the water soluble pod is made of water soluble gelatin or polyvinyl alcohol. 
     
     
         4 . A unit dose foam applicator ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the amount of product disposed in the water soluble pod is in the range of 1 mL to 20 mL. 
     
     
         5 . A unit dose foam applicator ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , disposed in a packette ( 4 ).