Sidney G Young

US Patent:

6438787, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Jun 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/345623

Inventors:

Sidney Ann Young - San Marino CA 91108

International Classification:

A47K 703

US Classification:

152101, 152091, 151431, 15145, D28 7

Abstract:

A hand held back applicator for spreading emollients on ones back and other body parts, consisting of a curved handle with a grip, attached to a head with an absorbent pad accommodating the emollients. The pad is attached to the head by pressure-sensitive hook-and-loop strips, enabling it to be quickly detached for laundering and later re-attachment, or replacement. A cover which completely encloses the head with pad attached, shields against loss of emollients and permits hygienic storage and packing. Further, the head can be detached from the handle, so that the head, with pad and cover in place, can be stored and transported separate from the handle and grip. Handle and head are made of rigid plastics, the grip of vinyl, and the pad is designed for repeated hygienic hot water-soap washing, dryer cycles, and many re-uses. The dimensions of grip, handle, head and pad are economically selected for best results with maximum comfort and minimum operating cost.