Necklace for storing and dispensing lotion and lip balm

Abstract

Disclosed within is a device that allows a user to transport and store sunscreen and lip balm on their person.

The device disclosed within is intended to be worn as a necklace or bracelet. The device includes two internal storage locations. The first storage location contains sunscreen, the second storage location contains a lip balm.

Alternatively, the device may be constructed as a single larger reservoir that is separated into individual storage locations using one or more dividing walls. For example, a large reservoir may be divided into a first reservoir, or primary reservoir, for the storage of sunscreen. On the opposite side of the dividing wall is a smaller storage location to store lip balm.

Claims

1. A wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm, the wearable device comprising: a. an elongated body having a proximal opening and a distal opening; b. a primary storage reservoir within the elongated body to contain the sunscreen, the primary storage location in communication with the proximal opening; and c. a secondary storage reservoir within the elongated body to contain the lip balm, the secondary storage reservoir in communication with the distal opening.

2. The wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm of claim 1, further comprising: a. a shape-retaining filament integral to the elongated body.

3. The wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm of claim 1, wherein the primary storage reservoir and secondary storage reservoir are separated by a dividing wall.

4. The wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm of claim 2, wherein the primary storage reservoir and secondary storage reservoir are separated by a dividing wall.

5. The wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm of claim 2, further comprising: a. a closeable dispensing cap connected to the proximal opening of the elongated body.

6. The wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm of claim 3, further comprising: a. a dome-shaped lip balm applicator connected to the distal opening, the dome-shaped lip balm applicator for use applying lip balm to a user's lips; and b. a closeable dispensing cap covering the dome-shaped lip balm applicator.

7. The wearable device to store and transport sunscreen and lip balm of claim 1, wherein the elongated body is a soft material, allowing a user to squeeze the elongated body to dispense sunscreen.

8. A wearable sunscreen storage device comprising: a. an elongated reservoir with an internal dividing wall; b. the internal dividing wall separating the elongated reservoir into first and second compartments; c. the first compartment for storing sunscreen; and d. the second compartment for storing lip balm.

9. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 8 further comprising: a. a shape-retaining filament integral to the elongated reservoir.

10. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 8 wherein a. the elongated reservoir terminates in two openings: i. a proximal opening; and ii. a distal opening.

11. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 10 further comprising: a. a shape-retaining filament integral to the elongated body.

12. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 8 further comprising: a. a closeable dispensing cap connected to the proximal opening of the elongated reservoir.

13. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 8 further comprising: a. a dome-shaped lip balm applicator connected to the distal opening of the elongated reservoir, the dome-shaped lip balm applicator for use applying lip balm to a user's lips.

14. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 12 wherein the closeable dispensing cap comprises: a. a flange to separate the cap from the elongated reservoir; b. a spout through which sunscreen can pass; and c. a lid.

15. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 8 a. wherein the elongated reservoir is a soft material, allowing a user to squeeze the elongated reservoir to dispense sunscreen.

16. The wearable sunscreen storage device of claim 14 a. wherein the elongated reservoir is a soft material, allowing a user to squeeze the elongated reservoir to dispense sunscreen.

17. A device to store an individual quantity of sunscreen and lip balm consisting of: a. a tube with an internal reservoir, the tube including a shape-maintaining function; b. the internal reservoir divided into a first reservoir and a second reservoir; c. the first reservoir for storage of sunscreen, the second reservoir for storage of lip balm; d. a dividing wall between the first reservoir and the second reservoir to maintain separation of the sunscreen and lip balm; and e. a dome-shaped lip balm applicator connected to the second reservoir, the dome-shaped lip balm applicator for use applying lip balm to a user's lips

18. The device to store an individual quantity of sunscreen and lip balm of claim 17 wherein the shape retaining function is performed by a metal wire.

19. The device to store an individual quantity of sunscreen and lip balm of claim 17 wherein the first reservoir is terminated by a cap and the second reservoir is terminated by a cap.

20. The device to store an individual quantity of sunscreen and lip balm of claim 17 wherein the tube is colored to indicate a strength of sunscreen.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The invention can be best understood by those having ordinary skill in the art by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a view of the body of the device without a dispensing cap or lip balm.

[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of one end of the device.

[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates a cap in a closed position.

[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates a cap in an open position.

[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates a cap in an open position affixed to the body of the device.

[0025] FIG. 6 illustrates a lip balm chamber and applicator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following detailed description, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements in all figures.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, a view of the body of the sunscreen necklace 1, without a dispensing cap or lip balm, is shown. The sunscreen necklace 1 is shown with a body 10. Passing through the body 10 is bore 12, which passes through most or all of the body 10.

[0028] The body 10 ends in two openings, a proximal opening 20 and a distal opening 22. The distal opening 22 leads to the lip balm chamber 34, which is separated from the sunscreen chamber 13 by dividing wall 32.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 2, an exploded view of one end of the sunscreen necklace 1 is shown. The bore 12 passes through the body 10. This creates an inner surface 14 and an outer surface 16 that are separated by a wall 18. Contained within the wall 18 is one or more filaments 30. Given that the body 10 is preferably constructed of a flexible material that does not maintain a shape, the filaments 30 act to hold the shape of the sunscreen necklace 1 for use as a necklace or bracelet.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 3, a dispensing cap 40 in a closed position is shown. The dispensing cap 40 includes a protrusion 42 for insertion into the bore 12 of the body 10. The protrusion optionally includes ribs 44 that prevent the dispensing cap 40 from inadvertently detaching from the body 10.

[0031] Connected or integral to the protrusion 42 is flange 46. Flange 46 seals against lid 54, sealing in the sunscreen contained within the bore 12 during storage and transportation of the sunscreen necklace 1.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 4, a dispensing cap 40 in an open position is shown. The lid 54 is open, bending along hinge 56. The open cap 54 exposes spout 50 with orifice 52.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 5, a cap in an open position affixed to the body 10 of the sunscreen necklace 1 is shown. The body 10 is flexible and compressible, allowing the user to squeeze the body 10 to push the contained sunscreen out of the dispensing cap 40.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 6, a lip balm storage location is shown. A lip balm cap 60 optionally covers a lip balm applicator 64, with a central lip balm orifice 62. The lip balm cap 60 connects to distal opening 22. Contained within the lip balm chamber 34 is a lip protectant 36, which is any substance useful for protecting lips. For example, petroleum jelly.

[0035] The lip balm chamber 34 is separated from the sunscreen chamber 13 by the dividing wall 32.

[0036] Equivalent elements can be substituted for the ones set forth above such that they perform in substantially the same manner in substantially the same way for achieving substantially the same result.

[0037] It is believed that the system and method as described and many of its attendant advantages will be understood by the foregoing description. It is also believed that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of the components thereof without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its material advantages. The form herein before described being merely exemplary and explanatory embodiment thereof. It is the intention of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.