Foldable lotion applicator and pad therefor

Abstract

A laminate lotion application pad having an open cell reticulated polyester polyurethane foam pad body member with a lotion application surface and an opposing surface with a PVC sheet that is self-adhering to plastic covering the opposing surface and attached to the opposing surface by a Myla®r carrier attachment package.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to lotion applicators and, in particular, to a lotion applicator that can be folded into a size convenient for carrying in a purse or pocket, yet long enough, when unfolded, to assist in spreading creams, liquids, gels, oils, medications or other substances (lotions) from a pad on the applicator to the body and, in particular, areas of the body that are otherwise difficult to reach, such as a user's back. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] With the increased publicity about the potential health risks from exposure to the sun, there is a need for a convenient and effective lotion applicator. Because prior art lotion applicators are either inconvenient to carry and / or create a high potential for spreading lotion where it is unwanted and / or are not easy to use or clean, lotion is typically applied directly from the hands to the body. Given that certain areas of the back are difficult to reach, the drawback of not using an a...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a hinge mechanism that can be easily snapped together by aligning parts of the handle and pressing them towards each other.

[0009] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a foldable lotion applicator that has a ribbed handle that has good gripping qualities, that resists slippage when hands are either wet or oily, and can be used as a back scratcher.

[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a foam lotion applicator pad that is secured to the applicator without adhesives and which has a seal on the side that is secured to the applicator so that lotion cannot migrate out of the pad.

[0011] Still another object is to provide a foam lotion pad that can be repeatedly placed onto and removed from the applicator without adhesives and without loss of securing force even if washed.

Problems solved by technology

Because prior art lotion applicators are either inconvenient to carry and / or create a high potential for spreading lotion where it is unwanted and / or are not easy to use or clean, lotion is typically applied directly from the hands to the body.

Given that certain areas of the back are difficult to reach, the drawback of not using an applicator is that certain parts of the body are frequently missed.

Once the pad has been removed and reapplied a few times, the adhesive tends to transfer to the applicator and lose its ability to secure the pad in place.

Furthermore, lotion put on the application side of the pad tends to migrate through the pad to the adhesive side where it spills onto the applicator.

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