Interchangeable applicator for topical agents

a technology of topical agents and applicators, which is applied in the field of topical skin lotion applicators, can solve the problems of inconsistent lack of interchangeable parts designed for cleaning and reuse, adaptable components for varying types of topical agents,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-19
ARRINGTON BRAD A
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However, lotion applicator devices in the related art consistently do not have interchangeable parts designed for cleaning and reuse as well as adaptable components for varying types of to

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[0022]In the following description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0023]References throughout the specification to “a possible embodiment,”“a preferred embodiment,”“some embodiments,”“an embodiment,” and like reference to “embodiment” are non-limiting examples to aid in understanding an element, function, way, result, means, structure, aspect, and / or benefit of the present invention. An “embodiment” provides that there is one or more embodiments that can involve the given element or aspect of the invention. Thus, multiple instances of “an embodiment” and like reference do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

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The present invention discloses an applicator system comprising a handle, and an applicator removably attached to the handle via an adaptor hole, where an adaptor nipple is centrally located on the applicator, the adaptor nipple being capable of removably connecting to the adaptor hole. An interchangeable topical agent applicator kit comprises an applicator, a handle, a screen, a spreader, and a lid. Further disclosed is a method for interchangeably reusing a topical applicator, comprising removing an applicator from a handle, cleaning the applicator, reattaching the applicator on the handle, and loading the applicator with a topical agent.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a related application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. D / 340,802 filed on Jul. 26, 2009, issued as U.S. Pat. No. D614806.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]This invention relates to topical skin lotion applicators, in particular, systems and methods to apply cream, lotion, or other topical agents to the body or back.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Historically, a wide variety of lotion applicator devices have been developed. Some highlights illustrating a range of such devices include: U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,922,425, 3,455,638, 4,396,028, 4,964,744, 5,573,342, 5,566,418, 5,846,011, 6,247,862, 6,126,352, 7,234,239, 7,422,575, D271049, D342342, D355726, D417930, D566330, D614806, and U.S. Pat. App. Publication Nos. 2005 / 0013648 and 2005 / 0180807.[0006]However, lotion applicator devices in the related art consistently do not have interchangeable parts designed for cleaning and reuse as w...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D40/26
CPCA61M35/003
Inventor ARRINGTON, BRAD A.
Owner ARRINGTON BRAD A
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