Lotion Applicator Device

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/666,930, which was filed on Jul. 2, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of lotion applicator devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lotion applicator device that provides extended reach lotion application and also hands-free lotion application in one embodiment. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Chronic skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, or extremely dry skin, often require ongoing and consistent care, which typically involves the regular application of lotions, creams, or medicated ointments. This skincare routine is crucial for maintaining moisture, soothing irritation, and preventing flare-ups or worsening of symptoms. However, applying lotion to hard-to-reach areas of the body—such as the back, shoulders, or lower extremities—presents a significant challenge for many individuals, especially for those with limited flexibility, physical disabilities, or joint pain.

The process of applying lotion in these difficult areas can be physically demanding and time-consuming, often requiring awkward stretches or the use of assistive tools. For people dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, or other mobility limitations, this task can feel nearly impossible without assistance. Additionally, the frustration of not being able to adequately cover these areas can lead to inconsistency in treatment, which may worsen the skin condition over time, causing further discomfort or complications. As a result, the simple act of maintaining proper skincare can become an overwhelming and frustrating daily routine for many people.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device for applying lotion. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a lotion applicator device that allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lotion applicator device that allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas in a hands-free manner. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lotion applicator device that allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas, wherein the device provides extended reach.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lotion applicator device. The device is comprised of a body that may feature a handle with a grip area made of textured or non-slip material for improved handling. The body includes fasteners that engage with a reservoir fastener, which in turn attaches a reservoir containing a liquid, such as a massage oil or a lotion. The liquid is dispensed via a roller ball that moves omnidirectionally across a user's skin, with an optional cap to cover the ball when not in use. The device can be used manually or hands-free by attaching a tertiary fastener to a surface, allowing for easy liquid application. Methods of use involve assembling the components and either manually rolling the ball over the skin or pressing the body against the ball when the device is attached to a surface.

In this manner, the lotion applicator device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a device for applying lotion. More specifically, the device allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas. In one embodiment, the device allows a user to do so in a hands-free manner. In addition, the body of the device provides extended reach for applying lotion to hard-to-reach body areas.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lotion applicator device comprised of a body comprised of a handle. The body is comprised of at least one fastener that engages at least one reservoir fastener to allow the reservoir fastener to attach to the body. A top surface of the reservoir fastener is further comprised of at least one secondary fastener. The secondary fastener allows at least one fastener of a reservoir to allow the reservoir to attach to the body. The reservoir may be any shape and is comprised of an interior space that houses at least one liquid, such as but not limited to a massage oil, a lotion, etc.

The liquid is dispensed from the reservoir via at least one roller ball. The rolling ball is preferably an omnidirectional movement, such that moving the ball across a body surface of a user covers the ball in the liquid and dispenses the liquid onto a user's body. When not in use, the ball may be covered via at least one cap.

In one embodiment, the roller ball can be moved via grabbing the body. In a different embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one tertiary fastener that may include but is not limited to an adhesive fastener, a magnet fastener, a suction cup fastener, etc. that attaches to any surface. Then, the fastener of the reservoir can attach to at least one attachment fastener of the tertiary fastener. As a result, the tertiary fastener allows the device to attach to a surface for hands-free liquid application.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body, a first fastener, a reservoir fastener comprised of a secondary fastener, a reservoir comprised of a second fastener and a roller ball, and a liquid. Then, the reservoir can be filled with the liquid. Next, the secondary fastener of the reservoir fastener can be secured to the fastener of the reservoir. Then, the reservoir fastener can be attached to the first fastener. Finally, a user can grab the body to roll the roller ball across a user's body area to dispense the liquid across the body area via the roller ball.

The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a tertiary fastener, an attachment fastener, a reservoir fastener comprised of a secondary fastener, a reservoir comprised of a second fastener and a roller ball, and a liquid. Then, the reservoir can be filled with the liquid. Next, the secondary fastener of the reservoir fastener can be secured to the fastener of the reservoir. Then, the reservoir fastener can be attached to the attachment fastener. Finally, a user can attach the tertiary fastener to a surface and place their body against the roller ball to roll the roller ball across a user's body area to dispense the liquid across the body area.

Accordingly, the lotion applicator device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device for applying lotion. More specifically, the device allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas. In one embodiment, the device allows a user to do so in a hands-free manner. In addition, the body of the device provides extended reach for applying lotion to hard-to-reach body areas. In this manner, the lotion applicator device overcomes the limitations of existing devices and methods used to apply lotion known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a lotion applicator device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates an enhanced exploded view of one end of one potential embodiment of a lotion applicator device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a lotion applicator device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a lotion applicator device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a lotion applicator device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device for applying lotion. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a lotion applicator device that allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lotion applicator device that allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas in a hands-free manner. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lotion applicator device that allows a user to easily apply lotion to reach-to-reach body areas, wherein the device provides extended reach.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a lotion applicator device. The body includes at least one fastener that engages with at least one reservoir fastener, allowing the reservoir fastener to be secured to the body. The top surface of the reservoir fastener contains at least one secondary fastener, which permits the attachment of a reservoir to the body. The reservoir can be of any shape and features an interior space designed to hold at least one liquid, such as but not limited to massage oil, lotion, or similar substances.

The liquid is dispensed from the reservoir through at least one roller ball. The roller ball preferably has omnidirectional movement, allowing it to pick up liquid when moved across the user's body surface and dispense it onto the skin. When not in use, the roller ball may be covered by at least one cap.

In one embodiment, the roller ball can be manipulated by holding the body. In another embodiment, the device includes at least one tertiary fastener, such as but not limited to an adhesive fastener, magnetic fastener, or suction cup fastener, which allows the device to be mounted on various surfaces. The reservoir's fastener can then connect to the attachment fastener of the tertiary fastener, enabling hands-free application of the liquid.

The invention also includes a method for using the device. First, a device is provided, which includes a body, a first fastener, a reservoir fastener with a secondary fastener, a reservoir with a second fastener, a roller ball, and a liquid. The reservoir can then be filled with liquid. Next, the secondary fastener of the reservoir fastener is secured to the reservoir's fastener. Afterward, the reservoir fastener is attached to the first fastener, and the user can grip the body to move the roller ball across the skin, dispensing the liquid onto the body area.

A second method for using the device is also described. First, the device includes a tertiary fastener, an attachment fastener, a reservoir fastener with a secondary fastener, a reservoir with a second fastener, a roller ball, and a liquid. The reservoir is filled with the liquid, and the secondary fastener of the reservoir fastener is attached to the reservoir's fastener. The reservoir fastener is then connected to the attachment fastener, and the tertiary fastener is secured to a surface. The user can then press their body against the roller ball, moving it across the skin to dispense the liquid.

The lotion applicator device described in this invention offers significant advantages by facilitating lotion application, particularly to hard-to-reach areas. In one embodiment, the device allows for hands-free application. The body of the device also provides extended reach for easy access to difficult areas, thus improving on existing devices and methods in the art.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a lotion applicator device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110. The body 110 may be any shape and size but is preferably generally rectangular. The body 110 may be made of any material such as but not limited to a plastic or a wood material. The body 110 may be comprised of a handle 111. The handle 111 may be comprised of at least one grip area 1110. The grip area 1110 is preferably comprised of a raised and/or recessed texture to improve grip. The grip area 1110 may be made from the same or different material as the remainder of the body 110. In one embodiment, the grip area 1110 is comprised of a non-slip material such as but not limited to a non-slip rubber.

The body 110 is comprised of at least one fastener 112. The fastener 112 engages at least one reservoir fastener 120 to allow the reservoir fastener 120 to attach to the body 110. The fasteners 112, 120 may be any type of reciprocating fastener types such as but not limited to a male fastener and a female fastener, a tongue fastener and a groove fastener, a male thread and a female thread, a pair of magnet fasteners, etc.

A top surface 122 of the reservoir fastener 120 is further comprised of at least one secondary fastener 124, as seen in FIG. 2. The secondary fastener 124 allows at least one fastener 132 of a reservoir 130 to allow the reservoir 130 to attach to the body 110. The fasteners 124, 132 may be any type of reciprocating fastener types such as but not limited to a male fastener and a female fastener, a tongue fastener and a groove fastener, a male thread and a female thread, a pair of magnet fasteners, etc. The reservoir 130 may be any shape and is comprised of an interior space 138 that houses at least one liquid 150, such as but not limited to a massage oil, an oil, a lotion, etc.

The liquid 150 is dispensed from the reservoir 130 via at least one roller ball 134. The rolling ball 134 is preferably an omnidirectional movement rolling ball, such that moving the ball 134 across a body surface of a user covers the ball 134 in the liquid 150 and dispenses the liquid 150 onto a user's body. When not in use, the ball 134 may be covered via at least one cap 136. The cap 136 may be any type such as but not limited to a threaded cap, a snap cap, a tethered cap, a magnetic cap, etc.

In one embodiment, the roller ball 134 can be moved via grabbing the body 110. In a different embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of at least one tertiary fastener 140. The tertiary fastener 140 may include but is not limited to an adhesive fastener, a magnet fastener, a suction cup fastener, etc. that attaches to any surface. Then, the fastener 132 of the reservoir 130 can attach to at least one attachment fastener 142 of the tertiary fastener 140, as seen in FIG. 3. The fasteners 132, 140 may be any type of reciprocating fastener types such as but not limited to a male fastener and a female fastener, a tongue fastener and a groove fastener, a male thread and a female thread, a pair of magnet fasteners, etc. As a result, the tertiary fastener 140 allows the device 100 to attach to a surface for hands-free liquid 150 application.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 4. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110 comprised of a first fastener 112, a reservoir fastener 120 comprised of a secondary fastener 124, a reservoir 130 comprised of a second fastener 132 and a roller ball 134, and a liquid 150 [Step 202]. Then, the reservoir 130 can be filled with the liquid 150 [Step 204]. Next, the secondary fastener 124 of the reservoir fastener 120 can be secured to the fastener 132 of the reservoir 130 [Step 206]. Then, the reservoir fastener 120 can be attached to the first fastener 112 [Step 208]. Finally, a user can grab the body 110 to roll the roller ball 134 across a user's body area to dispense the liquid 150 across the body area via the roller ball 134 [Step 210].

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 5. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a tertiary fastener 140 comprised of an attachment fastener 142, a reservoir fastener 120 comprised of a secondary fastener 124, a reservoir 130 comprised of a second fastener 132 and a roller ball 134, and a liquid 150 [Step 302]. Then, the reservoir 130 can be filled with the liquid 150 [Step 304]. Next, the secondary fastener 124 of the reservoir fastener 120 can be secured to the fastener 132 of the reservoir 130 [Step 306]. Then, the reservoir fastener 120 can be attached to the attachment fastener [Step 308]. Finally, a user can attach the tertiary fastener 140 to a surface and place their body against the roller ball 134 to roll the roller ball 134 across a user's body area to dispense the liquid 150 across the body area [Step 310].

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “lotion applicator device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the lotion applicator device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the lotion applicator device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the lotion applicator device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the lotion applicator device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the lotion applicator device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the lotion applicator device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.