Lotion Applicator Device

Abstract

A lotion applicator device is provided. 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.

Claims

1. A lotion applicator device comprising: a body comprised of a first fastener and a handle, wherein the handle comprised of a grip area; and a reservoir comprised of a roller ball having omnidirectional movement, wherein the reservoir comprised of a second fastener.

2. The lotion applicator device of claim 1, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

3. The lotion applicator device of claim 2, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a male fastener, a female fastener, a tongue fastener, a groove fastener, a male thread, a female thread, or a magnetic fastener.

4. The lotion applicator device of claim 2, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a male fastener, a female fastener, a tongue fastener, a groove fastener, a male thread, a female thread, or a magnetic fastener.

5. The lotion applicator device of claim 1, wherein the grip area is comprised of a raised texture.

6. The lotion applicator device of claim 1, wherein the grip area is comprised of a recessed texture.

7. The lotion applicator device of claim 1, wherein the grip area is comprised of a non-slip rubber.

8. The lotion applicator device of claim 1 further comprised of a cap.

9. A lotion applicator device comprising: a reservoir comprised of: an interior space a roller ball; and a first fastener; a tertiary fastener comprised of an attachment fastener; and a reservoir fastener comprised of a secondary fastener.

10. The lotion applicator device of claim 9, wherein the reservoir fastener and the attachment fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

11. The lotion applicator device of claim 9, wherein the first fastener and the secondary fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

12. The lotion applicator device of claim 9, wherein the tertiary fastener is comprised of an adhesive fastener, a magnet fastener, or a suction cup fastener.

13. The lotion applicator device of claim 9, wherein the roller ball is comprised of an omnidirectional roller ball.

14. The lotion applicator device of claim 9, wherein a liquid is positioned within the interior space.

15. The lotion applicator device of claim 14, wherein the liquid is comprised of a massage oil.

16. The lotion applicator device of claim 14, wherein the liquid is comprised of a massage lotion.

17. A method of using a lotion applicator device, the method comprising the following steps: providing a lotion applicator device comprised of a body, a first fastener, a reservoir fastener comprising a secondary fastener, a reservoir comprising a second fastener, a roller ball, and a liquid; filling the reservoir with the liquid; securing the secondary fastener of the reservoir fastener to the second fastener of the reservoir; attaching the reservoir fastener to the first fastener of the body; and rolling the roller ball across a user's body surface to dispense the liquid from the reservoir onto the user's body via the roller ball.

18. The method of using a lotion applicator device of claim 17, wherein the liquid is comprised of a lotion.

19. The method of using a lotion applicator device of claim 17, wherein the liquid is comprised of an oil lotion.

20. The method of using a lotion applicator device of claim 17, wherein the roller ball is comprised of an omnidirectional roller ball.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0017] 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;

[0018] 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;

[0019] 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;

[0020] 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

[0021] 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

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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].

[0036] 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].

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.