Inventors:
William B. Dragan - Easton CT
John J. Discko - Trumbull CT
Assignee:
Centrix, Inc. - Shelton CT
International Classification:
A46B 904
US Classification:
15106, 151671, 15105, 15206, 151431, 15172, D4105, D4138, 433141
Abstract:
This disclosure is directed to a double ended applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials as may be required. The double ended applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed at the opposed ends thereof which may be either of like or unlike construction, i. e. formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. Intermediate the opposed applicating end portion, the elongated handle is provided with a circumscribing groove to define a frangible area by which the user, at his or her option, can cleanly sever the applicator handle to form two separate and distinct applicators. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user. This disclosure further contemplates several embodiments whereby the flocked applicating end portion may be constructed with an enhanced surface area to provide for a more dense population of flocking fibers being adhered thereat.