Device and method for applying substances to a body

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and method for self application of substances to a body. The device, and use thereof, functions to facilitate the application of any type of lotion, cream, ointment, oil or medication. The device achieves complete and efficient coverage of all types of substances to the hard to reach areas of the body, including the back, shoulders, legs and feet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for applying substances to a body comprising:
 an applicator member, for applying a substance to difficult-to-reach areas of the body, the applicator member having a first and second surface and first and second opposing ends;   a first and a second attachment opening positioned respectively at the first and second opposing ends of the applicator member; and   one or more manipulation members cooperatively associated with the first and second opposing ends via the first and the second attachment opening,   wherein when the substance is loaded onto either the first or second surface of the applicator member, the substance can be applied to the body by reciprocating action of the one or more manipulation members.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein one manipulation member is associated with the first and second opposing ends via the first and the second attachment opening, and the substance to be applied is poured, sprayed or spread onto the first surface of the applicator member. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator member is non-absorbent. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator member is made from closed cell foam. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator member is washable. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second surface of the applicator member is fabricated to have different textures on each surface. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator member is essentially square or rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the substance to be applied is selected from lotions, creams, ointments, suntan lotions, sunscreens and sun blocks, oils, insect repellents, and medicaments. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more manipulation members are selected from straps, scarves, cloth and elastic. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and a second attachment opening are selected from slits, holes, slots. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the areas of the body are selected from back, shoulders, legs and feet. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a logo is positioned on the first and second surface of the applicator member. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and a second attachment opening are slits and the one or more manipulation members are scarves. 
     
     
         14 . A method of using the device of  claim 1 , comprising:
 attaching the one or more manipulation members to the first and second opposing ends via the first and the second attachment opening;   loading the substance to be applied to the body to the first or second surface of the applicator member producing an applicator surface;   positioning the applicator surface on the area of the body;   applying a tensioning force to the one or more manipulation members; and   applying a reciprocating action of the one or more manipulation members,   wherein the substance to be applied is massaged onto the area of the body.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the first and the second attachment opening are selected from slits, holes, slots. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the applicator member is selected from a material that is non-absorbent, a closed cell foam or washable. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second surface of the applicator member is fabricated to have different textures on each surface. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more manipulation members are selected from straps, scarves, cloth and elastic. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the substance to be applied is selected from lotions, creams, ointments, suntan lotions, sunscreens and sun blocks, oils, insect repellents, and medicaments. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the first and a second attachment opening are slits and the one or more manipulation members are scarves.