Dispensing containter with brush applicator

Abstract

A squeezable dispensing container for accommodating and applying liquid adhesive includes a main body having a nozzle with a dispensing orifice therein and a separate brush applicator including a brush that is selectively connectable to the nozzle. To enable selective connection of the components, the nozzle tip and the brush applicator can form a cooperative coupling structure. To dispense the liquid adhesive, the brush applicator may include a ferrule defining a channeling bore establishing fluid communication between the dispensing orifice and the proximate end of the brush retained in the ferrule. The liquid adhesive may flow through or around the brush to the surface or substrate to which it should be applied.

1 . A squeezable dispensing container for liquid adhesives comprising:
 a hollow main body delineating an internal volume for receiving liquid adhesive and extending between a forward dispensing end and a rear end, the forward dispensing end including a nozzle terminating at a dispensing orifice;   a brush applicator selectably connectable to the nozzle, the brush applicator including brush partially retained in a ferrule that is rigid relative to the brush, the ferrule defining a channeling bore to establish fluid communication between the dispensing orifice and the brush when the brush applicator is connected to the nozzle.   
     
     
         2 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the ferrule and the nozzle form a cooperative coupling structure to selectively connect the brush applicator to the nozzle. 
     
     
         3 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 2 , wherein the cooperative coupling structure including a cutout and a protrusion receivable in the cutout. 
     
     
         4 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 3 , wherein the cooperative coupling structure is selected from the group comprising a snap-fit connection and a threaded connection. 
     
     
         5 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the ferrule includes a tubular barrel extending between a brush retention end for retaining the brush and a nozzle coupling end for receiving the nozzle. 
     
     
         6 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 5 , wherein the tubular barrel including one or more internal flutes defining brush bypass passages extending around and outwardly of a proximal end of the brush retained in the brush retention end. 
     
     
         7 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 6 , wherein the hollow main body defines an axis and the dispensing orifice of the nozzle and the channeling bore of the brush applicator are concentric with the axis. 
     
     
         8 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 7 , wherein the internal flutes are parallel with the axis. 
     
     
         9 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 8 , wherein the internal flutes are structurally associated with protruding lobes protruding radially outwardly of the brush retention end. 
     
     
         10 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle generally tapers with reduced diameter between the hollow main body and the dispensing orifice. 
     
     
         11 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow main body includes a peripheral sidewall that is cylindrical in shape and is generally recoverable to its initial shape after being compressed. 
     
     
         12 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow main body includes a peripheral sidewall that is permanently deformable after being compressed. 
     
     
         13 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the brush includes a plurality of bristles retained in the ferrule. 
     
     
         14 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the brush includes a fluid permeable foam. 
     
     
         15 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , further comprising a cap releasably attachable to the forward dispensing end, the cap delineating an internal cavity for receiving the nozzle. 
     
     
         16 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 1 , wherein the rear end of the main body is configured for filling the internal volume. 
     
     
         17 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 16 , wherein the rear end is closed after filling by one of a plug and a crimp. 
     
     
         18 . A squeezable dispensing container comprising:
 a hollow main body delineating a hollow interior for receiving liquid adhesive, the hollow main body extending between a forward dispensing end and a rear and defining an axis between the forward dispensing end and the rear end, the forward dispensing end including a nozzle tip defining a dispensing orifice concentric to the axis; and   a brush applicator selectively connectable to the nozzle tip, the brush applicator including a brush retained in a ferrule that is rigid relative to the brush, the ferrule defining a channeling bore that is concentric with the axis and establishes fluid communication between the dispensing orifice and the brush when the brush applicator is connected to the nozzle tip.   
     
     
         19 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 18 , wherein the ferrule and the nozzle form a cooperative coupling structure to selectively connect the brush applicator to the nozzle. 
     
     
         20 . The squeezable dispensing container of  claim 18 , wherein the ferrule includes a tubular barrel with one or more internal flutes defining brush bypass passages extending around and outwardly of a proximal end of the brush retained in ferrule.