US4861180A
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Lotion applicator apparatus with timer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-05-19
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2008-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A lotion applicator apparatus is set forth including an applicator member configured as a human hand for acceptance by a user including an interior surface formed of a semi-absorbent covering, such as acrylic plush with an exterior surface including a timer mechanism formed thereon. The applicator member is formed with an orifice accepting lotion directed through an elongate conduit threadedly secured to a reservoir container. The reservoir container includes a pump plunger for forcing lotion through the conduit into the aforenoted orifice centrally located within the applicator member. The reservoir container is formed with a cap threadedly secured to a base to enable replenishment of lotion therein.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/05; A45D2200/054; A45D2200/056; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A fluid applicator apparatus for applying a fluid to an individual comprising, an applicator means for receiving fluid remotely from a container means including, a forwardly directed applicator surface coextensive with an exterior surface, and an elongated rigid conduit means formed with an interior coaxial channel secured at one end to a first end of said applicator means between said applicator surface and said exterior surface for directing said fluid to said applicator surface, and said container means rigidly secured to said conduit means at a remaining end of said conduit means for supplying said fluid to said conduit means under pressure, and wherein said applicator means includes a rigid elongate insert formed with a channel for accepting fluid from said conduit means and directing said fluid to an opening formed medially of said applicator surface, and wherein said opening is oriented generally parallel to said applicator surface, and wherein said exterior surface is formed with a timer spaced in an opposed overlying orientation to said applicator surface for timing a sunbathing event subsequent to application of fluid to said individual wherein said fluid comprises suntan lotion, and wherein said container means is formed with a base threadedly securable to a cap wherein said cap is rigidly secured to said conduit means and said cap is securable to said base by complementary threads formed on said cap and said base, and wherein said cap includes an orthogonally and outwardly directed pump plunger for pressurizing fluid within said container means to provide said pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A fluid applicator apparatus for applying a fluid to an individual comprising, an applicator means for receiving fluid remotely from a container means including, a forwardly directed applicator surface coextensive with an exterior surface, and an elongated rigid conduit means formed with an interior coaxial channel secured at one end to a first end of said applicator means between said applicator surface and said exterior surface for directing said fluid to said applicator surface, and said container means rigidly secured to said conduit means at a remaining end of said conduit means for supplying said fluid to said conduit means under pressure, and wherein said applicator means includes a rigid elongate insert formed with a channel for accepting fluid from said conduit means and directing said fluid to an opening formed medially of said applicator surface, and wherein said opening is oriented generally parallel to said applicator surface, and wherein said exterior surface is formed with a timer spaced in an opposed overlying orientation to said applicator surface for timing a sunbathing event subsequent to application of fluid to said individual wherein said fluid comprises suntan lotion, and wherein said container means is formed with a base threadedly securable to a cap wherein said cap is rigidly secured to said conduit means and said cap is securable to said base by complementary threads formed on said cap and said base, and wherein said cap includes an orthogonally and outwardly directed pump plunger for pressurizing fluid within said container means to provide said pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fluid applicator apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said semi-absorbent covering is integrally formed only to said applicator surface for accepting and maintaining fluid within said covering for ultimate application to said individual.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fluid applicator apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein a rigid insert is axially aligned with a channel axially formed within said conduit means and wherein said conduit means is threadedly securable to said first end of said applicator means to enable maintenance of said applicator means while maintaining said insert within said applicator means.
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