US20120282006A1 - Lotion application device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a lotion application device that includes a sponge or soft doth material applicator to apply lotion to a user and an extendible, retractable and waterproof plastic hollow handle with a top and a distal end that holds lotion to be applied through the top and onto the applicator. The lotion application device also includes a slip-resistant and waterproof comfort grip disposed on the distal end of the handle to facilitate grasping the handle and a carrying case to hold and to carry the lotion application device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND
• Traditional methods of lotion application often leave users unable to reach their back due to the inaccessible nature of that specific body region, which can be extremely inconvenient. Currently there are limited alternatives to lotion products that avoid the hassles of requiring assistance from other people in what is typically considered a personal activity.
• The present invention generally relates to a liquid application device. More specifically, the invention is a lotion application device.
• It is an object of the invention to provide a lotion application device that applies lotion and sunscreen on hard to reach places of a user's body.
• It is an object of the invention to provide a lotion application device that utilizes an applicator that comes in a plurality of different shapes such as a flower, a star or a diamond.
• What is really needed is a lotion application device that applies lotion and sunscreen on hard to reach places of a user's body and that utilizes an applicator that comes in a plurality of different shapes such as a flower, a star or a diamond.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:
• FIG. 1 illustrates a front side perspective view of a lotion application device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS
• Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.
• Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
• The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
• FIG. 1 illustrates a front side perspective view of alotion application device100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Thelotion application device100 includes anapplicator110, ahollow handle120, acomfort grip130 and acarrying case140. Thelotion application device100 can be utilized to apply lotions, such as body lotion, skin care lotion, tanning lotion, sunscreen or other suitable lotions. Thelotion application device100 can also be utilized to apply oils, creams, ointments and cosmetics.
• Theapplicator110 is a sponge, although other types of suitable applicator materials can be utilized such as a soft cloth material. Theapplicator110 is flower-shaped, although the applicator can be star-shaped, diamond-shaped, heart-shaped, circle-shaped or any other suitable shape. The differentshaped applicators110 are replaceable and interchangeable. Thehollow handle120 holds lotion that is applied to a user through theapplicator110 and is also extendible and retractable up to the length of thehollow handle120. The lotion in thehollow handle120 runs through thetop122 of thehollow handle120 and onto theapplicator110. Thehollow handle120 also includes acomfort grip130 that is made of slip-resistant and waterproof material disposed on thedistal end124 of thehollow handle120 to facilitate grasping thehollow handle120, especially when thehollow handle120 is wet. Thehollow handle120 is made of waterproof plastic material, although thehollow handle120 can be made of other suitable materials. Thecarrying case140 can be any suitable carrying case or carrying bag that can hold and carry thelotion application device100 and can be made of any suitable material.
• The lotion application device is a portable, lightweight device that enables users to facilitate applying lotion or sunscreen to their bodies. The lotion application device serves as an extendable appendage with a comfort grip handle on one end and a spongy applicator at the other end. The lotion application device is also pliable and is equipped to extend even to a user's most remote body areas, such as the back and backside. Once lotion is placed into the dispensing handle, the user then maneuvers the applicator onto the desired location and massages the lotion into his or her skin in a desired fashion. When the lotion application device is retracted, it fits into a carrying case or carrying bag that comes in a variety of ornamental designs.
• The lotion application device includes a hollow handle which can be refilled with many different products including, but not limited to, oils, creams, ointments, and cosmetics, thereby increasing its practicality and usage. The lotion application device includes an applicator that comes in a plurality of different shapes that can be star-shaped, diamond-shaped, heart-shaped, circle-shaped or any other suitable shape. The lotion application device is approximately 6 to 10 inches in length when fully retracted.
• While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

Claims (20)

1. A lotion application device, comprising:

a sponge applicator to apply lotion to a user;

an extendible and retractable hollow handle with a top and a distal end that holds lotion to be applied through said top and onto said applicator;

a comfort grip disposed on said distal end of handle to facilitate grasping said handle; and

a carrying case to hold and to carry sad device.

2. The device according toclaim 1, wherein said applicator is flower-shaped, star-shaped, diamond-shaped, heart-shaped or circle-shaped.

3. The device according toclaim 1, wherein said hollow handle is made of waterproof plastic material.

4. The device according toclaim 1, wherein said grip is made of slip-resistant material.

5. The device according toclaim 1, wherein said grip is made of waterproof material.

6. The device according toclaim 1, wherein said device applies lotion, sunscreen, oils, cream, ointment or cosmetics.

7. The device according toclaim 6, wherein sad lotion includes body lotion, skin care lotion or tanning lotion.

8. A lotion application device, comprising:

a sponge applicator to apply lotion to a user;

an extendible and retractable hollow handle with a top and a distal end that holds lotion to be applied through said top and onto said applicator;

a comfort grip disposed on said distal end of handle to facilitate grasping said handle; and

a carrying case to hold and to carry said device.

9. The device according toclaim 8, wherein sad applicator is flower-shaped, star-shaped, diamond-shaped, heart-shaped or circle-shaped.

10. The device according toclaim 8, wherein said applicator is a made of soft doth material.

11. The device according toclaim 8, wherein said hollow handle is made of waterproof plastic material.

12. The device according toclaim 8, wherein said grip is made of slip-resistant material and waterproof material.

13. The device according toclaim 8, wherein said device applies lotion, sunscreen, oils, cream, ointment or cosmetics.

14. The device according toclaim 13, wherein said lotion includes body lotion, skin care lotion or tanning lotion.

15. A lotion application device, comprising:

a sponge or a soft cloth material applicator to apply lotion to a user;

an extendible, retractable and waterproof plastic hollow handle with a top and a distal end that holds lotion to be applied through said top and onto said applicator;

a slip-resistant and waterproof comfort grip disposed on said distal end of handle to facilitate grasping sad handle; and

a carrying case to hold and to carry said device.

16. The device according toclaim 15, wherein sad applicator is flower-shaped, star-shaped, diamond-shaped, heart-shaped or circle-shaped.

17. The device according toclaim 15, wherein said carrying case is a carrying bag.

18. The device according toclaim 15, wherein said device applies lotion, sunscreen, oils, cream, ointment or cosmetics.

19. The device according toclaim 18, wherein said lotion includes body lotion, skin care lotion or tanning lotion.

20. The device according toclaim 15, wherein said device is approximately 6 to 10 inches in length when fully retracted.

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