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The present invention provides an applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator comprises a substantially planar sheet of compressible, conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surf

The present invention provides an applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface. The applicator comprises a substantially planar sheet of compressible, conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surfaces. The applicator further includes at least one discrete reservoir underneath the first surface which is at least partially filled with a substance and at least one discrete aperture formed in the first surface which is in fluid communication with the reservoir. Compression of the applicator via an externally-applied force substantially normal to said first surface expresses product from the aperture and translational motion of the first surface relative to a target surface applies, and distributes said product onto the target surface. In one embodiment, an applicator provides a removable cover sheet which aids in the containment of the substance. In another embodiment an applicator has a smaller size and/or caliper which resembles the handling and storage practices of a credit card. A wide variety of substances are contemplated, including particularly antiperspirant/deodorant products.

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1. An applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface, said applicator comprising:(a) a substantially planar sheet of conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surfaces; (b) at least one discrete rese

1. An applicator for applying and distributing a substance onto a target surface, said applicator comprising:(a) a substantially planar sheet of conformable material having opposed first and second surfaces and an interior region between said first and second surfaces; (b) at least one discrete reservoir underneath said first surface; (c) a substance at least partially filling said reservoir; (d) at least one discrete aperture formed in said first surface, said aperture being in fluid communication with said reservoir; and (e) a removable cover sheet having opposed first and second surfaces, said second surface being in contact with said sheet of material whereby said cover sheet provides containment of said substance prior to application; whereby compression of said applicator via an externally-applied force substantially normal to said first, surface expresses said product from said aperture and translational motion of said first surface relative to a target surface applies and distributes said product onto said target surface;wherein the total caliper for said applicator is from about 0.04 inches to about 0.25 inches.