# US 5,699,574 A · Extendible applicator > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,699,574 A - Document ID: US5699574A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/643,506 - Filed: 1996-05-06 - Granted: 1997-12-23 - Earliest claimed: 1996-05-06 - Inventors: Jeffrey J. Oviatt - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5699574A ## CPC - A45D 40/26: Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball - A61M 35/006: {using sponges, foams, absorbent pads or swabs as spreading means} - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract An applicator having an extendible handle including a lower handle section having a tubular configuration and an upper handle section being extendible from the lower tubular handle section with the upper handle section having a pad or attached thereto for application of oils, lotions and the like. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An extendible applicator device comprising: a lower tubular handle section, having an upper end and a lower end, the lower tubular handle section having a longitudinal axis; an upper handle section having first and second ends, the upper handle section being slideably engageable within the lower tubular handle section; securing means between the lower tubular handle section and the upper handle section configured to selectively prevent the upper handle section from sliding in relation to the lower tubular handle section, the securing means including the upper handle section configured having a locking spring tab located thereon, the locking spring tab having a predetermined outer perimeter shape and size, and the lower tubular handle section configured having a locking spring tab receiver therein, the locking spring tab receiver configured having a predetermined inner perimeter shape and size which corresponds to and is slightly larger than the predetermined outer perimeter shape and size of the locking spring tab; and an applicator pad attached at the second end of upper handle section. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The extendible applicator device of claim 1 wherein the upper handle section is both extendible and retractable within the lower tubular handle section. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The extendible applicator device of claim 1 further comprising means for enclosing the applicator pad attached to the upper handle section within the lower tubular handle section when the applicator is not in use. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The extendable applicator device of claim 3 wherein the means for enclosing the applicator pad attached at the second end of upper handle section within the lower tubular handle section further comprises: a bottom end of an upper handle section neck located at the first end of the upper handle section having a given outer perimeter shape and size which corresponds to and is slightly smaller in overall dimension than the inner perimeter shape and size of the lower tubular handle section configured to close off the lower end of lower tubular handle section when the extendible applicator device is in an enclosed configuration; and a cap for covering the upper end of lower tubular handle section. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The extendable applicator device of claim 3 wherein the means for enclosing the applicator pad attached at the second end of upper handle section within the lower tubular handle section further comprises: a closed bottom end of the lower tubular handle section; and a cap for covering the upper end of lower tubular handle section. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4, 5) The extendable applicator device of claims 4 or 5 wherein the cap for covering the upper end of lower tubular handle section further comprises means for hingedly attaching the cap to the lower tubular handle section. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The extendible applicator device of claim 1 wherein the securing means between the lower tubular handle section and the upper handle section configured to selectively prevent the upper handle section from sliding in relation to the lower tubular handle section further comprising the lower tubular handle section configured having a pair of locking spring tab receivers therein, each locking spring tab receiver configured having a predetermined inner perimeter shape and size which corresponds to and is slightly larger than the predetermined outer perimeter shape and size of locking spring tab, the first locking spring tab receiver being located near the lower end of the lower tubular handle section for securing the upper handle section in locked relation to the lower tubular handle section when the extendible applicator is in a retracted configuration, and the second locking spring tab receiver being located near the upper end of the lower tubular handle section for securing the upper handle section in locked relation to the lower tubular handle section when the extendible applicator is in an extended configuration. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The extendible applicator device of claim 1 wherein the securing means between the lower tubular handle section and the upper handle section configured to selectively prevent the upper handle section from sliding in relation to the lower tubular handle section further comprises the upper handle section configured to allow a tight sliding fit between the upper handle section outer perimeter and the lower tubular handle section inner perimeter. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The extendible applicator device of claim 1 wherein the upper handle section further comprises an upper handle section neck located at the first end of the upper handle section, the upper handle section neck configured having a given outer perimeter shape and size which corresponds to and is slightly smaller in overall dimension than the inner perimeter shape and size of the lower tubular handle section for allowing a tight sliding fit between the upper handle section and the lower tubular handle section.