Buoyant elongated lotion applicator with an easy-to-replace, disposable, interlocking pad, a non-slip ergonomic hand grip and a support strap

Abstract

An applicator assembly includes an elongated handle terminating with a mounting head at a distal end. A buoyant hand grip engages the handle at the opposite proximal end. A support strap is attached to the handgrip. An applicator pad assembly is releasably attached to the mounting head. The applicator pad assembly is configured to releasably engage the mounting head. The handle may be extendable and locked into defined positions using locking tabs that engage corresponding locking apertures.

1 . A lotion applicator comprising an elongated handle, a mounting head, and a disposable interlocking pad assembly, said elongated handle having a free end and an end joined to the mounting head, said disposable interlocking pad including a mounting base, said mounting base adapted to releasably engage said mounting head. 
   
   
       2 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said mounting base including a mounting slot configured to securely receive the mounting head. 
   
   
       3 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said elongated handle being buoyant. 
   
   
       4 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said elongated handle being hollow and containing a buoyant material. 
   
   
       5 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said mounting base including a mounting slot configured to slidingly receive the mounting head and a resilient catch adapted to releasably lock the mounting head received in the mounting base. 
   
   
       6 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said mounting base including a mounting slot configured to slidingly receive the mounting head, and a resilient catch adapted to lock the mounting head when received in the mounting base and to release the mounting head when depressed. 
   
   
       7 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said mounting base including a mounting slot and a pair of opposed guides configured to slidingly receive the mounting head, and a resilient catch adapted to lock the mounting head when received in the mounting base and to release the mounting head when depressed. 
   
   
       8 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , further comprising a cushioning handgrip, said handgrip receiving the free end of the elongated handle and covering at least a portion of the elongated handle, said elongated handle comprising a first section and a second section, said second section including at least one locking aperture, and said first section being slidingly received within said second section and including at least one resilient locking tab adapted to releasably engage and catch said at least one locking aperture. 
   
   
       9 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , further comprising a cushioning handgrip, said handgrip receiving the free end of the elongated handle and covering at least a portion of the elongated handle, and a strap attached to the handgrip. 
   
   
       10 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , further comprising a strap attached to the elongated handle. 
   
   
       11 . A lotion applicator according to  claim 1 , said disposable interlocking pad assembly being pre-treated with a desired cosmetic preparation and contained in a hermetically sealed package capable of being torn open by a user. 
   
   
       12 . A buoyant lotion applicator comprising an elongated handle, a mounting head, and a disposable interlocking pad assembly, said elongated handle having a free end and an end joined to the mounting head, said disposable interlocking pad including a mounting base, said mounting base adapted to releasably engage said mounting head. 
   
   
       13 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , said mounting base including a mounting slot configured to securely receive the mounting head. 
   
   
       14 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , said mounting base including a mounting slot configured to slidingly receive the mounting head and a resilient catch adapted to releasably lock the mounting head received in the mounting base. 
   
   
       15 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , said mounting base including a mounting slot configured to slidingly receive the mounting head, and a resilient catch adapted to lock the mounting head when received in the mounting base and to release the mounting head when depressed. 
   
   
       16 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , said mounting base including a mounting slot and a pair of opposed guides configured to slidingly receive the mounting head, and a resilient catch adapted to lock the mounting head when received in the mounting base and to release the mounting head when depressed. 
   
   
       17 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , further comprising a cushioning handgrip said handgrip receiving the free end of the elongated handle and covering at least a portion of the elongated handle. 
   
   
       18 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , further comprising a cushioning handgrip said handgrip receiving the free end of the elongated handle and covering at least a portion of the elongated handle, and a strap attached to the handgrip, said elongated handle comprising a first section and a second section, said second section including at least one locking aperture, and said first section being slidingly received within said second section and including at least one resilient locking tab adapted to releasably engage and catch said at least one locking aperture. 
   
   
       19 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , further comprising a strap attached to the elongated handle. 
   
   
       20 . A buoyant lotion applicator according to  claim 12 , including an effective amount of an additive from the group consisting of thermochromic, photochromic and phosphorescent polymer additives.