Lotion applicator

• US 20060248672A1
• Filed: 05/06/2005
• Published: 11/09/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Alex Dussaussoy
• Original Assignee: Alex Dussaussoy
• Inventors: Dussaussoy, Alex
• Application Number:
  US11/123,383
• Publication Number:
  US 20060248672A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 15/222
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1018 comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1045 with one or more internal reservoirs, e.g. rupturable microcapsules
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1081 Applying a substance on the back of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 34/04 Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
• CPC Class Codes: A47K 7/022 for washing the back, e.g. bath straps A47K7/028 and A47K7/04 take precedence

Abstract

A lotion applicator in accordance with the principles of the present invention enables lotion to be applied to hard to reach body parts without assistance from another person and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture. The lotion applicator of the present invention includes an elongated main body having a first end and an opposing second end, and a front surface and a rear surface. Handles can be provided at the first end and at the second end of the elongated main body. The elongated main body being capable of stretching. A loop can be formed adjacent at least one of the first end or the second end. An applicator pad removably secured to the front surface of the main body. The applicator pad can be a disposable wipe of lotion.

Claims

1. A lotion applicator comprising:

an elongated main body having a first end and an opposing second end, and a front surface and a rear surface, the elongated main body being capable of stretching;

a loop formed adjacent at least one of the first end or the second end; and

an applicator pad removably secured to the front surface of the main body

2. The lotion applicator of claim 1 further including handles provided at the first end and at the second end of the elongated main body.

3. The lotion applicator of claim 1 further wherein the main body comprises an elastic strip.

4. The lotion applicator of claim 3 further wherein the main body comprises stretch fabric encompassing the elastic strip.

5. The lotion applicator of claim 1 further wherein the applicator pad is removably secured to the front surface of the main body by use of a hook and loop fastener.

6. The lotion applicator of claim 1 further wherein the applicator pad is removably secured to the front surface of the main body by use of a pair of loops attached to the front surface of the main body that secures the applicator.

7. The lotion applicator of claim 1 further wherein the applicator pad comprises a sponge in which a lotion can be absorbed.

8. The lotion applicator of claim 7 further wherein the sponge comprises a loofta sponge.

9. The lotion applicator of claim 1 further wherein the applicator pad comprises a disposable wipe of lotion.

10. The lotion applicator of claim 9 further wherein the disposable wipe of lotion is of a sufficient texture that the disposable wipe is secured to the front surface of the main body by means of the hook of a hook and loop fastener attached to the front surface of the main body.

11. A lotion applicator comprising:

an elongated main body having a first end and an opposing second end, and a front surface and a rear surface, the elongated main body being capable of stretching;

handles provided at the first end and at the second end of the elongated main body; and

an applicator pad removably secured to the front surface of the main body.

12. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further including a loop formed adjacent at least one of the first end or the second end.

13. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further wherein the handles comprise a plastic half ring.

14. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further wherein the main body comprises an elastic strip.

15. The lotion applicator of claim 14 further wherein the main body comprises stretch fabric encompassing the elastic strip.

16. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further wherein the applicator pad is removably secured to the front surface of the main body by use of a hook and loop fastener.

17. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further wherein the applicator pad is removably secured to the front surface of the main body by use of a pair of loops attached to the front surface of the main body that secures the applicator.

18. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further wherein the applicator pad comprises a sponge in which a lotion can be absorbed.

19. The lotion applicator of claim 11 further wherein the applicator pad comprises a disposable wipe of lotion.

20. A lotion applicator comprising:

an elongated main body having a front surface and a rear surface; and

a disposable wipe of lotion of a sufficient texture that the disposable wipe is secured to the front surface of the main body by means of the hook of a hook and loop fastener attached to the front surface of the main body.

21. The lotion applicator of claim 20 further wherein the elongated main body defines a first end and an opposing second end, and a loop is formed adjacent at least one of the first end or the second end.

22. The lotion applicator of claim 20 further wherein the elongated main body defines a first end and an opposing second end, and handles are provided at the first end and at the second end of the elongated main body.

23. The lotion applicator of claim 20 further wherein the elongated main body is capable of stretching.

24. The lotion applicator of claim 23 further wherein the main body comprises an elastic strip.

25. The lotion applicator of claim 24 further wherein the main body comprises stretch fabric encompassing the elastic strip.