Personal care applicator device

Abstract

Provided herein are a personal care applicator device comprising a head having a rocker assembly rotatably disposed within an anchoring scaffold; and a rod extending from the rocker assembly. Related methods of use and kits are further provided.

1 . A personal care applicator device comprising:
 a head having a rocker assembly rotatably disposed within an anchoring scaffold; and   a rod extending from the rocker assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the rocker assembly comprises a front wall positioned opposite a rear wall connected by oppositely disposed sidewalls. 
     
     
         3 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the body of the rocker assembly extends from a base surface at a distal end to an end surface formed by the front wall, rear wall, and side walls positioned at a proximal end. 
     
     
         4 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the rocker assembly comprises a well which extends from a base surface at a distal end to an end surface at a proximal end to receive a container of a personal care composition. 
     
     
         5 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the rocker assembly comprises at least one protuberance to engage with a corresponding groove on the anchoring scaffold, optionally wherein the rocker assembly comprises oppositely positioned protuberances to engage with a pair of corresponding grooves on the anchoring scaffold. 
     
     
         6 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the two oppositely positioned protuberances are aligned and form an axis defining the rotational movement of the rocker assembly relative to the anchoring scaffold. 
     
     
         7 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the anchoring scaffold receives the rocker assembly and provides a space within which the rocker assembly rotates axially. 
     
     
         8 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the anchoring scaffold is shaped such that it can be ergonomically received in an underarm of a user. 
     
     
         9 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the anchoring scaffold comprises a pair of oppositely positioned sidewalls having a curved edge located at a proximal end of the anchoring scaffold, optionally wherein the anchoring scaffold further includes crossbars extending between the pair of oppositely positioned sidewalls. 
     
     
         10 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 9 , wherein the crossbars define limits for the axial rotation of the rocker assembly. 
     
     
         11 . The personal care applicator device of any of  claim 9 , wherein the curved edge is configured to engage with the curvature of an underarm of a user. 
     
     
         12 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 5 , wherein the sidewalls of the anchoring scaffold comprise grooves positioned to receive the protuberances of the rocker assembly. 
     
     
         13 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , wherein the rod is movable between a compact configuration and an extended configuration. 
     
     
         14 . The personal care applicator device of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle attached to an end of the rod opposite the head. 
     
     
         15 . A method of applying a personal care composition to the skin, the method comprising the steps of:
 placing a personal care composition within the head of the personal care applicator device, wherein the personal care applicator device comprises a head having a rocker assembly rotatably disposed within an anchoring scaffold; a rod extending from the rocker assembly; and a handle;   positioning the personal care applicator device such that the personal care composition contacts skin under an underarm; and   moving the handle axially to articulate the rocker assembly and effect application of the personal care composition onto a desired portion of skin.   
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15 , further comprising the steps of attaching the head to the rod and attaching the handle to the rod. 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein the method is carried out by individuals suffering from disabilities and diseases which induce weakness or a reduction in mobility of the arm, including arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, and the lingering effects of a stroke, as well as individuals with chronic or permanent disabilities, including amputees and individuals recovering from surgical procedures on an arm. 
     
     
         18 . A kit of parts for a personal care applicator device, the kit comprising:
 a head having a rocker assembly and an anchoring scaffold, such that the rocker assembly and anchoring scaffold are rotatably engaged with one another;   a rod;   and a handle.