Lotion application device

• US 6,129,469 A
• Filed: 05/26/1999
• Issued: 10/10/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 05/26/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Mathue Messer, Robert Loftus
• Original Assignee: Mathue Messer, Robert Loftus
• Inventors: Messer, Mathue, Loftus, Robert
• Primary Examiner(s): Walczak, David J.
• Application Number:
  US09/320,044
• Time in Patent Office: 503 Days
• Field of Search: 401/6, 401/185, 401/187, 401/188, 401/183, 401/184
• US Class Current: 401/6
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2034/005 with a cartridge
• 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 2200/1081 Applying a substance on the back of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 34/042 using a brush or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 15/62 Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 15/63 Handgrips

Abstract

Disclosed is a handled device that aids one in applying tanning oil, lotion, soap or sun screen to their back region and other hard-to-reach areas. The long handle portion allows the user to reach the desired area with enhanced ease. It consists of an elongated handle that supports a head with a flat applicator pad constructed of a sponge-like material. The head includes a reservoir that the user fills with the preferred tanning lotion, soap or oil. Connected to a squeeze pump located on the handle opposite the head, the valve allows the user to pressurize the reservoir, causing the lotion, soap or oil to be forced through exit apertures to the applicator pad.

Claims

1. A lotion applicator for applying tanning lotion, tanning oil, sun screens and other like substances to one'"'"'s back region and other hard-to-reach areas, said lotion applicator comprising:

a handle having a generally elongated, curved shape, and forming a hollow interior cavity throughout the length thereof, said handle having a pump end opposite a head end;

a squeeze pump housed in said pump end and protruding therefrom allowing for manual actuation, said squeeze pump creating a positive air pressure when actuated;

an applicator head assembly pivotally affixed to said head end, said applicator head assembly further comprising a head housing pivotally affixed to said head end by a head affixing means, said head housing having a dispensing reservoir removable affixed thereto, said dispensing reservoir forming a lotion container having a dispensing surface with a plurality of dispensing apertures in fluid connectivity with said lotion container, said dispensing surface having an applicator pad removably affixed thereto, said dispensing reservoir having a removable cap for filling said dispensing reservoir with a fluid substance, said cap being in fluid connectivity with said hollow interior cavity and having pneumatic receiving means for accepting said positive air pressure; and

an air delivery tube having a proximal end opposite a distal end and forming an air conduit throughout the length thereof, said proximal end in fluid connectivity with said squeeze pump and said distal end in fluid connectivity with said pneumatic receiving means, thus delivering said positive air pressure to said dispensing reservoir, pressurizing said lotion container and creating a propelling force by which said fluid substance is dispensed through said dispensing apertures and said applicator pad.

2. The lotion applicator of claim 1 wherein said handle further comprises a two-piece construction wherein an upper handle length is pivotally connected to a lower handle length, allowing for the rotational adjustment of said handle and providing enhanced reach capabilities.

3. The lotion applicator of claim 1 wherein said head affixing means further comprises a ball joint fastener.

4. The lotion applicator of claim 1 wherein said squeeze pump further comprises an adjustable air valve allowing for the adjustability of the volumetric air displacement created by said squeeze pump, thus allowing for the adjustment of said positive air pressure and the dispensing of said liquid substance from said applicator head assembly.

5. The lotion applicator of claim 1 wherein said handle further comprises a three-piece construction wherein a first handle length is pivotally connected to a second handle length, and said second handle length is pivotally connected to a third handle length, allowing for the rotational adjustment of said handle and providing enhanced reach capabilities.