US5568669A
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Lotion applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-05-26
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Granted: 1996-10-29
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Expires: 2015-05-26
Abstract
Abstract An applicator for use in applying lotion comprises a housing, a handle and an applicator pad. The housing is hollow so as to receive the handle therein when the handle is being stored. The applicator pad is attached to the housing and is used to spread lotion, such as suntan lotion, on one's back. The end of the handle has a locking ring, endplug or endcap that is designed to hold by friction the handle to the housing, either in the stored position with the handle in the housing, or in the extended position for use. The applicator pad has an annular depression to enable the pad to control the spread of the lotion. Lotion is spread toward the depression by the higher center and thus over the pad,but the excess lotion is confined to it by the higher edge of the pad. The present applicator will enable more efficient application of lotion by applying all of it rather than absorbing part of it.
Inventors
- 👤 Terrye T. Godown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:57
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; A45D2200/1081; A45D40/00; A45D40/20; A45D40/26; A45D40/28; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0092; A61H2015/0007; A61H2015/0014; A61H7/00; A61H7/002; A61H7/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An applicator for use in applying lotion, said applicator comprising: a housing having an interior and an open end; a handle receivable in said interior of said housing, said handle having a first end and an opposing second end; means earned by said first end of said handle for securing said first end of said handle to said open end of said housing so that said handle can be secured to said housing either when said second end of said handle is in said interior of said housing or when said second end of said handle is exterior to said housing; and an applicator pad carried by said housing said applicator pad having a surface on which said lotion is applied, said surface having an annular depression formed therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An applicator for use in applying lotion, said applicator comprising: a housing having an interior and an open end; a handle receivable in said interior of said housing, said handle having a first end and an opposing second end; means earned by said first end of said handle for securing said first end of said handle to said open end of said housing so that said handle can be secured to said housing either when said second end of said handle is in said interior of said housing or when said second end of said handle is exterior to said housing; and an applicator pad carried by said housing said applicator pad having a surface on which said lotion is applied, said surface having an annular depression formed therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein said applicator pad is made of a resilient material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein said applicator pad has a surface on which said lotion is applied by a user, said surface formed to urge said lotion to spread over said surface when pressed against said user's back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein said surface of said applicator has a thin edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein said housing and said handle are made of ultraviolet stabilized plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein said securing means further comprises an endplug carried on said first end of said handle, said endcap frictionally engaging said interior of said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The applicator as recited in claim 1, wherein said applicator pad includes an endplug, and said housing is inserted into said endcap of said applicator pad to secure said applicator pad to said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The applicator pad as recited in claim 1, wherein said handle has an exterior surface, and said handle has means formed on said exterior surface for gripping said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
137 words
An applicator for use in applying lotion, said applicator comprising: a housing having an interior, a closed end and an opposing open end; a hollow handle receivable in said interior of said housing, said handle having an exterior surface, a first end and an opposing second end; means carried by said first end of said handle for securing said first end of said handle to said open end of said housing so that said handle can be secured to said housing either when said second end of said handle is in said interior of said housing or when said second end of said handle is exterior to said housing; and an applicator pad carried by said housing, said applicator pad having a surface on which said lotion is applied, said surface having an annular depression formed therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
137 words
An applicator for use in applying lotion, said applicator comprising: a housing having an interior, a closed end and an opposing open end; a hollow handle receivable in said interior of said housing, said handle having an exterior surface, a first end and an opposing second end; means carried by said first end of said handle for securing said first end of said handle to said open end of said housing so that said handle can be secured to said housing either when said second end of said handle is in said interior of said housing or when said second end of said handle is exterior to said housing; and an applicator pad carried by said housing, said applicator pad having a surface on which said lotion is applied, said surface having an annular depression formed therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The applicator as recited in claim 9, wherein said securing means is an endplug having means formed thereon for frictionally engaging said interior of said housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The applicator as recited in claim 9, wherein said applicator pad has an integral endcap and said closed end of said housing fits into said endcap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The applicator pad as recited in claim 9, wherein said handle has an exterior surface, and said handle has means formed on said exterior surface for gripping said handle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-10-29 | 2000-04-29 | 2000-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-29 | 2004-04-29 | 2004-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-29 | 2008-04-29 | 2008-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |