Nozzle assembly incorporating a molded flow through brush application and a reusable break-off cap, a container having a nozzle assembly and packaging therefor

Abstract

A nozzle assembly ( 3, 20 ) with a re-useable break off cap ( 20 ) for dispensing a product from a container ( 1 ). On a dispensing end ( 5 ) of the nozzle ( 3 ) a break-off cap ( 20 ) is integrally formed thereon and closes off the dispensing end ( 5 ) of the nozzle ( 3 ). The break-off cap ( 20 ) is removable by breaking a frangible connection ( 22 ) between the nozzle ( 3 ) and the break-off cap ( 20 ). Removing the break-off cap opens the dispensing end ( 5 ) of the nozzle ( 3 ) thereby allowing product to be dispensed through the nozzle ( 3 ). The break-off cap ( 20 ) removed from the nozzle ( 3 ) can then be re-engaged with the nozzle ( 3 ) to close off the dispensing end ( 5 ) thereby preventing further product from being dispensed. The cap can be attached to or removed from the nozzle ( 3 ) as often as a user requires. Packaging which includes a tray ( 111 ) or pouch into which the nozzle assembly ( 3, 20 ) and container ( 1 ) can be inserted. A flexible resealable peel-off cover ( 110 ) is provided on each tray ( 111 ) to allow a user to resealably open and close the tray ( 111 ). The resealable tray ( 111 ) can be provided either singly or as a series of trays. The nozzle assembly may also incorporate an applicator for application of the dispensed product.

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       13 . A squeezable dispenser for dispensing product comprising:
 a container for holding product to be dispensed,   an outlet nozzle in fluid communication with the container for dispensing the product, the outlet nozzle having a dispensing end and a dispensing opening formed in the dispensing end,   a plurality of bristles retained within the outlet nozzle and protruding through the dispensing opening for application of the dispensed product, and   a break-off cap comprising a cap body for closing the dispensing end of the outlet nozzle, the break-off cap having a first position wherein the cap body is integrally formed with the outlet nozzle to close the dispensing opening of the outlet nozzle and is connected thereto by at least one frangible connection, and a second position wherein the frangible connection is broken allowing removal of the cap and thus opening the dispensing opening thereby allowing product to be dispensed through the outlet nozzle.   
   
   
       14 . (canceled) 
   
   
       15 . A molded brush insert insertable into a dispensing nozzle of a container suitable for dispensing and compatible with a cyanoacrylate product from the container, the molded brush insert comprising:
 a hollow cylindrical brush body having a inlet end and an outlet end, the internal walls of the brush body defining a product flow path through the cylindrical body between in inlet hole at the inlet end of the body and an outlet hole at the outlet end of the body, and   a plurality of bristles extending away from the outlet end of the cylindrical body substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush insert, the plurality of bristles arranged around the outlet hole.   
   
   
       16 . A brush insert according to  claim 15 , wherein the brush body and the plurality of bristles are integrally formed. 
   
   
       17 . A brush insert according to  claim 15 , wherein the brush body and the plurality of bristles are integrally formed from an injection molded plastics material. 
   
   
       18 . A brush insert according to  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one concentric ring around the outlet hole. 
   
   
       19 . A method of dispensing a cyanoacrylate product from a dispensing end of a container fitted with a molded brush insert, steps of which comprise:
 providing a container constructed from a pliable material within which is contained a cyanoacrylate product, the container having a nozzle at a dispensing end thereof at which is inserted a molded brush insert comprising:   a hollow cylindrical brush body having a inlet end and an outlet end, the internal walls of the brush body defining a product flow path through the cylindrical body between in inlet hole at the inlet end of the body and an outlet hole at the outlet end of the body, and   a plurality of bristles extending away from the outlet end of the cylindrical body substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush insert, the plurality of bristles arranged around the outlet hole; and   applying pressure to the container to express cyanoacrylate product from the container and through the product flow path.