Personal applicator

Abstract

A personal applicator for application of a cream, gel or lotion by a user has a flexible elongate member (18) coated and / or impregnated with the cream gel or lotion from within the body (12) of a container (14). The flexible elongate member can be a chord, and may Slave a solid or elasticated central core covered with an impregnatable or absorbent sheath or coating, such as a foam. The container can include a retraction mechanism (20), such as having a spool or bobbin which can be spring biased to retract the chord. Alternatively, the chord may be self retracting, such as by elastic or self coiling.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a personal applicator, such as an applicator for personal use in applying a cream, gel, liquid or lotion e.g. sunscreen, insect repellent and / or moisturiser or combinations of two or more thereof.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Creams, gels, liquids or lotions for personal application to the skin are typically dispensed from simple tubes, sachets or bottles containing the cream, gel or lotion. After opening the tube, sachet or bottle, the cream, gel, liquid or lotion is dispensed by squeezing the cream, gel or lotion onto the skin or into the palm or onto the fingers of a user and rubbed into the relevant area of skin.[0003]Some dispensers also include a roller bailer applicator, such that the cream, gel, liquid or lotion is rubbed directly from the dispensing container onto the skin by coating the surface of the ball retained in the opening of the container.[0004]Moistened wipes are sometimes employed for personal applic...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a device that allows a user to apply cream, gel, or lotion to their own body, especially areas that are difficult to reach such as the back and rear shoulders. The device has an elongated member that is extended between the user's hands, allowing them to apply the product to these areas. A retraction mechanism is also included, which allows the product to be stored and recoated within the device. The retraction member can be a spool, bobbin, or axle, and can be conical or bi conical to prevent the product from bunching at one end. This device helps to prevent insect bites, sunburn, and other skin damage caused by UV rays or lack of moisture.

Problems solved by technology

Whilst such application using tubes, sachets, bottles, moist wipes and roller ball type dispensers is relatively straightforward for easy to reach areas of skin, such as the forearms, thighs, lower legs and chest, other areas of the body are not readily reached and may not receive any coverage unless another person is available to assist.

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