| abstract |
An apparatus or kit for applying a predictable amount of liquid such as a surgical prepping solution to an applicator (12) having a resilient, porous pad (14). The apparatus includes a receptacle (18) having an internal space (20) such that when the pad (14) is placed within the space (20), the pad (14) is compressed to a predetermined degree. The receptacle (18) is attached to a bottle or other container holding surgical prepping solution. Most preferably, an outlet extends into the internal space of the receptacle (e.g., in the form of a spike (604 or 640) or outlet tube (28a)). Pressurizing the bottle dispenses liquid through the dip tube (24) onto the applicator pad (14). Also disclosed are a method of use of the kit or apparatus, a version in which the applicator pad (14) is inserted into the bottle (522) through a passageway (520), and a version in which a disposable containment package (624) is used rather than the receptacle. |