Retractable belt lotion applicator

Abstract

The invention is a retractable belt lotion applicator called the SUNBELT. One implementation is a lotion-containing two handled device that interlocks together to form a sealed unit. The device incorporates a broad retractable belting to dispense lotions to hard to reach parts of the body, including the back. The SUNBELT concept is unique in that it can provide measured amounts of lotions of various types, to the users back and shoulders with a portable, hand held, retractable device employing broad belting. The device can have a self-contained body reservoir for the lotion that is refillable, disposable, washable and with few working parts, is very easy to maintain. The device also incorporates an additional pass-through reservoir, is self dispensing with minimal waste. The most efficient manipulation of the device, requires an ergonomic motion that is simple and yet, not a commonly thought of process. This motion, called the SUNBELT motion, is discussed in more detail later on. The SUNBELT is self contained, portable, spring loaded to retract, applies a measured amount of product and is convenient to use. It can be made of injection molded plastic or any other appropriate materials, and come in various colors and some will be translucent neon colors. It is washable, convenient and easy to store. The broad belting is removable and washable. It can have a belt for your waist and a leg strap for bicycle enthusiasts or hikers, boater's etc. for easy accessibility.

1 . A spiral spring loaded, self retractable, manually retractable, or other retracting mechanism, two handled device that can incorporate a variety of belting with lotion, liquid, or substance containing reservoirs. The reservoirs can also hold other substances including powder, gel, or medicine. The handles interlock together to form a sealed unit. The device incorporates absorbent retractable broad belting to dispense lotions, liquids or other substances to hard to reach parts of the body. The device can be reusable or disposable.  
     
     
         2 . The handle(s) are self-contained reservoirs that can store and dispense metered amounts of a variety of lotions, liquids, gels, powders, or other substances to the retractable belt applicator. The handles also incorporate an additional pass-through reservoir.  
     
     
         3 . The unit incorporates retractable belting of various absorbable materials, in varying lengths, thickness, and widths. Generally used to apply, dispense, exfoliate, and affect the application of substances to skin areas, such as the back, shoulders, arms legs, etc.  
     
     
         4 . The belting can be any combination of materials from absorbent and stretchable, to abrasive. The belting can be in a variety of forms and composites such as strapping, webbing, cloth, sponge, foam, paper based or other specialty belting fabrics. The belting can be disposable as an option.  
     
     
         5 . The device can employ different retraction mechanisms including retractable spiral-power spring(s) and an arbor shaft to which the belting is integrally attached. This portion of the mechanism is incorporated into right hand and/or left hand body housings.  
     
     
         6 . The body housings can be constructed from various materials such as; metals, plastics, ceramics or composites.  
     
     
         7 . The retractable spiral-power springs will have varying spring rates dependent upon the belt material and substances used.  
     
     
         8 . A unique motion is used to manipulate the device into proper positioning for application of lotions. See SUNBELT motion description that follows.  
     
     
         9 . The handles are multifunctional, one or both can be smaller for portability, or larger to employ storage of applied substances or other valuables. The handles can also be modified to handle multiple spring mechanisms.