Applicator System

Abstract

An applicator for treating hard to reach body parts without assistance. The applicator in one embodiment includes a folding handle that nests into itself for compact storage and transport. The applicator includes an applicator head with removable pads that can be removed and sanitized or disposed. The pads can be impregnated with products, have products applied to them, have exfoliating cloths on them or otherwise configured. The applicator of another embodiment includes a flexible backing member onto which applicator inserts can be attached. The flexible member can be applied to a body part and manipulated to treat the body part. The inserts can be removed, sanitized for reuse or disposed.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the field of applicators for lotion and other uses and in particular to application to a user's back and other hard to reach locations.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is often necessary to apply lotion or creams to the body for a number of reasons. These may be applied directly to the skin but often it is desirable to use an applicator. This is of particular concern when an individual desires to apply the lotion to a hard to reach area, such as the back. This task is extremely difficult to complete by an individual without assistance from another person.[0003]There are a number of applicators that attempt to solve this problem. These applicators typically have an absorbent pad mounted on an elongated handle. These applicators are difficult to store and transport. Since one of the primary uses for such an applicator is for application of sun tan lotion, the long handled applicators are not practical for taking outside or to th...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The present invention solves these and other problems by providing a unique applicator system that enables a person to treat hard to reach body parts without assistance. The applicator system of the present invention not only enables a person to treat hard to reach body parts without assistance, it provides an applicator that can be compactly stored and transported. The applicator system also provides an applicator system that can be used for many different purposes and provides a sanitary application system.

[0009]The applicator system of one preferred embodiment uses a unique handle system. The handle system includes two curved members that form a substantially S shape. The two handle members are pivotally connected to one another by a hinge. When not in use, the handle members are folded together to nest into the curves for compact storage. The handle members are then pivoted away from one another and locked into an elongated member for use. The elongated handle enables a user to reach difficult areas without assistance.

[0010]The applicator system of a preferred embodiment provides a uniquely shaped handle that allows a user to easily apply pressure on the pad. The unique shape of the handle is curved so that pressure is easily applied, particularly on the user's back.

[0011]The applicator system of a preferred embodiment provides an applicator head that has an attachment mechanism to enable applicator pads to be easily attached and removed. The attachment mechanism includes a hook and loop attachment material or adhesive or other attachment mechanisms. The applicator pad can easily be attached, used, and then either sanitized for reuse or disposed.

[0013]The applicator system in a preferred embodiment uses a natural hypoallergenic pad. This minimizes allergic reactions that occur in some individuals when synthetic materials are used or materials that might trigger allergic reactions.

Problems solved by technology

This task is extremely difficult to complete by an individual without assistance from another person.

These applicators are difficult to store and transport.

Since one of the primary uses for such an applicator is for application of sun tan lotion, the long handled applicators are not practical for taking outside or to the beach.

Also, the applicators take up space in the bathrooms, showers or storage cabinets.

Another problem with these applicators is the unsanitary nature of the used applicators.

After the body part has been treated, the used applicator is unsanitary and messy.

The previous applicators are awkward to use as well.

The straight handles make it difficult to apply pressure, particularly when applying a product to the back or exfoliating the back.

However, there currently are not adequate products on the market that enable users to have at home spa products that are effective and provide a spa style treatment.

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