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Flocked foam lotion applicator

a lotion applicator and foam technology, applied in the field of lotion applicators, can solve the problems of less waste and much difficulty

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
HARTY ERIN D
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[0010] The preferred body member comprises a shape cut or formed out of foam, preferably latex or polyurethane. This body member having an applicator side configured for attaching to said resilient pad or “padding member.” Preferably, this resilient pad configured for attaching to said body member at said applicator side through use of an adhesive. The preferred resilient pad comprising polyester foam. The resilient pad having or defining an outer surface opposite an inner surface. The inner surface configured for attachment to said applicator side of said body member. The resilient pad outer surface configured for flocking by flock fibers. This flocking preferably attached

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However, when one attempts to apply lotion to less accessible body areas, for instance the middle of one's back, much difficulty can arise.
However, a disadvantage to utilizing a sponge-like material to apply lotion is the fact that a sponge absorbs a quantity of the substance being applied, thereby resulting in at least some waste.

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[0014] While the invention is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0015] The present invention is an improved lotion applicator for applying lotions. While the present invention is discussed particularly with respect to “lotion applicators,” such discussion is not intended to be a limitation. The present invention and the teachings herein could likewise be used with other substances, and these applications are likewise considered part of this disclosure.

[0016] The preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 1 shows ...

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Abstract

Improved lotion applicator utilizing a polyester foam having flocked fibers applied thereto. This flocked polyester foam is attached to a latex or polyurethane foam that has a handle extending there from.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to applicators for lotions and more particularly to soft feeling applicators that are not lotion absorbent. [0003] 2. Background Information [0004] Self application of lotion is a relatively easy thing to do to readily accessible parts of a person's body. For instance, applying lotion to one's hands is easy and convenient. However, when one attempts to apply lotion to less accessible body areas, for instance the middle of one's back, much difficulty can arise. [0005] The use of long handled sponges for self cleaning one's back or self application of lotion is known in the prior art. Applicant's prior two patents, U.S. Pat. Nos. D424,237 and D437,972 cover designs of handled back sponges for applying lotion to a user's back. [0006] The advantage of using a sponge-like material is that it is relatively firm, yet soft, holding a shape and allowing for easy manipulation and for di...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K7/02B32B5/18
CPCB32B5/18A47K7/028B32B7/12B32B2266/0207B32B2266/0278B32B27/12B32B5/02B32B5/32B32B2262/0261
Inventor HARTY, ERIN D.
Owner HARTY ERIN D