Apparatus and method of applying sunscreen or similar liquid

• US 20090157015A1
• Filed: 10/15/2008
• Published: 06/18/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Richard N. Linder Jr, William Christopher Lotterhos
• Original Assignee: Richard N. Linder Jr, William Christopher Lotterhos
• Inventors: Lotterhos, William Christopher, Linder, Richard N. JR.
• Granted Patent: US 9,579,681 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 604/289
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/057 Spray nozzles; Generating atomised liquid
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 35/25 specially adapted for the application of sunscreen, tanning or self-tanning lotions
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 12/02 for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 16/00 Spray booths arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material in spray booths B05B14/40
• CPC Class Codes: B05B 16/60 Ventilation arrangements specially adapted therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 13/00 Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 13/08 in the form of a spray

Abstract

A central body or device adapted to take payment in a variety of means and dispense sunscreen, insect repellant, hand sanitizers, or similar lotions, gels, or liquids. The sunscreen (or similar lotion, gel or liquid) may be dispensed in foil packets, plastic bladders, gel packs, or similar containers, or may be dispensed directly, such as through a spray attachment. The device may be unpowered, or powered by a battery, solar panel, or electrical power supply. The device may accept payment in a variety of forms: coins, bills, credit or debit cards, a hotel or resort access or room card, or the like. It may be mounted on a wall or vertical flat surface, or mounted on a pole or stand.

Claims

1. A device for applying a sunscreen or similar liquid or solution to a person, comprising:

a central body adapted to dispense sunscreen or other lotion, gel or liquid through a spray attachment attached to the central body.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the lotion, gel or liquid comprises an insect repellant or hand sanitizer.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the sunscreen or other lotion, gel or liquid is dispensed upon payment by a user.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the central body further comprises means to accept payment from a user.

5. The device of claim 1, further comprising a power supply.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the power supply comprises a battery.

7. The device of claim 5, wherein the power supply comprises a solar power device.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the central body is mounted on a pole.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the central body is mounted on a vertical surface.