Patent Publication Number: US-2023143828-A1

Title: Towelette Applicator Tool

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/277,772, which was filed on Nov. 10, 2021 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to the field of cosmetic applicator devices. More specifically, the invention relates to a multipurpose applicator tool for use with a self-tanning or suntan lotion towelette for maintaining full and optimal coverage of the skin when applying self-tanner or suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) towelettes. The tool features a paint roller-like mechanism that can receive the towelette, enabling users to simply roll the towel over the skin to apply the self-tanner or lotion. The roller includes a slot and a cavity into which the edges of the towelette can be fed for an effective operation. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture. 
     BACKGROUND 
     By way of background, a suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) is a specific personal care product that is applied to multiple areas of the body and is generally applied by individuals before going out in the sun to protect their skin from harmful radiation. Suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) applicators are known, but a majority of individuals still apply suntan lotion by squirting the lotion into their hands, and then rubbing it onto their skin. Utilizing this old-fashioned method, it is virtually impossible for someone to apply suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) to one&#39;s back and shoulders without assistance. Other conventional lotion and oil applicators may be used for applying suntan lotion on the face and other bodily surfaces such as shoulders, back and neck. However, applicator surfaces of these conventional applicators are typically not configured to enable a user to facilitate application of the suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) to the “hard-to-reach” areas such as the back and shoulders of the body. 
     Thus, in operation individuals apply suntan lotion, self-tanners and similar, haphazardly and in an irregular manner on the body. Also, individuals place themselves in an awkward position during application. Further, individuals with less physical mobility find it difficult to apply such lotions and self-tanners on the back and shoulders of the body. 
     Heretofore known self-tanning towelettes are applied on various parts of the body by tapping and/or wiping the applicators onto the skin, similar to the use of conventional hand-held cosmetic items. Such mechanics and use of towelettes are not only impossible to apply to the back of an individual but are also irregular and blotchy in application. Individuals desire a more effective way of applying lotions via the use of towelettes, or similar, on the body, such that application is uniform even on hard-to-reach areas. 
     Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) or self-tanner applicator tool that can be used for solving problems associated with conventional applicators. There is also a long felt need in the art for a lotion applicator tool that is convenient and easy to use. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an applicator tool that enables a person to easily apply suntan lotion or self-tanners to hard-to-reach body areas. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a lotion applicator tool that enables a user to easily apply self-tanning towelettes. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion or self-tanner applicator that eliminates blotchy and uneven applications of lotion on the body. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion or self-tanner applicator that maintains full and optimal coverage of the skin when applying the lotion or self-tanner with the use of towelettes. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion or self-tanner applicator that prevents individuals from having to ask others for help to apply lotion or self-tanner onto the body. 
     The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a self-tanning towelette applicator tool. The applicator tool features an elongated and telescoping handle connected to a shank portion, the shank portion including a curved portion and a L-shaped arm. The L-shaped arm extends from the curved portion to a bushing, wherein an applicator roller is attached to the bushing, such that the roller is configured to freely rotate around the bushing. The roller includes a slot running along the length of the roller culminating a cavity. The roller is configured to receive and wrap a suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) or self-tanner towelette thereon with the ends of the towelette fed down the slot and housed in the cavity for a smooth operation. Further, the roller can be made from a foam material that does not absorb (i.e. repels) lotion or the material contained on the towelette and does not scratch the skin of the user. 
     In this manner, the applicator tool of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a convenient and easy to use hand tool capable of applying suntan lotion or self-tanning towelettes to any area of the body. The tool enables and maintains full and optimal coverage of the skin when applying suntan lotion or self-tanning towelettes, thereby eliminating the worry of blotchy and uneven applications. The tool also prevents a person from having to ask others for help to apply lotion towelettes, therefore saving time and effort for the person. Finally, the applicator tool is cost-effective and eliminates the need for the user to spend money with others to accomplish the task of applying lotions to the body. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. 
     The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a suntan or self-tanning towelette applicator tool. The applicator tool further comprising an elongated and telescoping handle connected to a shank portion, the shank portion including a curved portion and an L-shaped arm, the L-shaped arm extends from the curved portion to a bushing, an applicator roller attached to the bushing such that the roller is configured to freely rotate around the bushing wherein the roller includes a slot running along the length of the roller culminating in a cavity. The roller is configured to receive and wrap a suntan or self-tanner towelette thereon with the ends of the towelette fed down the slot and housed in the cavity for a smooth operation. Further, the roller is made from a foam material that does not absorb (i.e. repels) the lotion or material of the towelette and does not scratch the skin of the user. 
     In yet another embodiment, a self-tanning towelette applicator device is disclosed. The applicator tool further comprising an elongated handle including a detachable handle portion. The handle portion is integrated to a shank portion, the shank portion including a curved portion and two L-shaped arms, the L-shaped arms extend from the curved portion to opposite openings of a bushing, an applicator roller attached to the bushing such that the roller is configured to freely rotate around the bushing wherein the roller includes a slot running along the length of the roller culminating a cavity. The roller is configured to receive and wrap a suntan towelette thereon with the ends of the towelette fed down the slot and housed in the cavity for a smooth operation. Further, the roller includes an outer layer made from a first foam material that does not absorb (i.e. repels) material of the towelette and an inner layer made of a second foam material wherein the second foam material includes a higher density and strength than the first foam material. 
     In yet another embodiment, the roller includes a pair of metal layers positioned along a portion of the slit/slot and a spring attached to one of the metal layers of the pair of metal layers for creating a torsional force to hold the towelette fed into the slot. In yet another embodiment, the inner layer is concentric to the outer layer. In yet a further embodiment, the inner layer is one of an oval or elliptical shape. In still another embodiment, the towelette applicator is easy to manufacture and cost effective at the same time. 
     In yet another embodiment, a suntan towelette applicator device is disclosed. The applicator tool further comprising a curved handle including a detachable handle portion. The detachable handle portion is integrated to a shank portion, the shank portion including a curved portion and an L-shaped arm, the L-shaped arm extends from the curved portion to a bushing, an applicator roller attached to the bushing such that the roller is configured to freely rotate around the bushing wherein the roller includes an exterior slot running along the length of the roller and an interior cavity within the roller. The roller is configured to receive and wrap a suntan or self-tan towelette thereon with terminal ends or edges of the towelette fed down the slot and housed in the cavity for a smooth operation. Further, the roller is made from a foam material that does not absorb (i.e. repels) material or lotions contained on the towelette and does not scratch the skin of the user. 
     Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification. 
     To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which: 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a perspective view of a first potential embodiment of the self-tanning towelette applicator device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  2    illustrates a perspective view of a second potential embodiment of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a side perspective view of a potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a side perspective view of a third potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  5    illustrates a side perspective view of a fourth potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  6    illustrates a side perspective view of a fifth potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  7    illustrates a side perspective view of a sixth potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
         FIG.  8    illustrates a perspective view of a user using an embodiment of the suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) applicator of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; 
       and 
         FIG.  9    illustrates a perspective view of the user using another embodiment of the suntan lotion applicator of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined. 
     As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) or self-tanner applicator tool that can be used for solving problems associated with conventional applicators. There is also a long felt need in the art for a lotion applicator tool that is convenient and easy to use. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an applicator tool that enables a person to easily apply suntan lotion or self-tanners to hard-to-reach body areas. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a lotion applicator tool that enables a user to easily apply lotions and self-tanners. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion or self-tanner applicator that eliminates blotchy and uneven applications of lotion and self-tanners on the body. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion or self-tanner applicator that maintains full and optimal coverage of the skin when applying the lotion or self-tanner with the use of towelettes. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a suntan lotion or self-tanner applicator that prevents individuals from having to ask others for help to apply lotion or self-tanner to the body. 
     The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel suntan lotion or self-tanner towelette applicator device. The applicator tool further comprising a curved handle including a detachable handle portion. The detachable handle portion is integrated to a shank portion, the shank portion including a curved portion and a L-shaped arm, the L-shaped arm extends from the curved portion to a bushing, an applicator roller attached to the bushing such that the roller is configured to freely rotate around the bushing wherein the roller includes an exterior slot running along the length of the roller and an interior cavity within the roller. The roller is configured to receive and wrap a suntan or self-tan towelette thereon with terminal ends or edges of the towelette fed down the slot and housed in the cavity for a smooth operation. Further, the roller is made from a foam material that does not absorb (i.e. repels) material or lotions contained on the towelette and does not scratch the skin of the user. 
     Referring initially to the drawings,  FIG.  1    illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) or self-tanning towelette applicator device  100  of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The self-tanning towelette applicator device  100  is designed as a multipurpose applicator tool for use with a suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) or a self-tanning towelette and configured for wiping the towelette on hard-to-reach areas of the body of a user. More specifically, the device  100  includes a shaft  102  removably attached to a bushing  104 . The shaft  102  includes a long distal handle portion  106 , a proximal handle portion  108  and a shank portion  110 . The long distal handle portion  106  is removably attached to the proximal handle portion  108  with the proximal handle portion  108  including a cavity  112  configured to receive the long distal handle portion  106 . The proximal handle portion  108  includes a smooth surface that does not irritate the skin of the user during use of the applicator device  100  on the body of the user. 
     The shank portion  110  includes an ergonomic bent portion  114 , thereby enabling a user to use the applicator device  100  over shoulders and back without scratching skin of the user. Further, the shank portion  110  includes a L-shaped arm  116  in continuation from the bent portion  114 . The L-shaped arm  116  extends to connect to the bushing  104  thereby providing a means for rotation. 
     An applicator roller  118  is mechanically coupled to the bushing  104  and the bushing  104  enables the roller  118  to spin freely without any binding. The applicator roller  118  is cylindrical, including a central opening  120  to wrap around the bushing  104 . The applicator roller  118  includes a narrow longitudinal slot  122  along the length of the roller  118  and extending from the surface  1180  of the roller  118  to a cavity  124  preferably positioned at a distance of one third of the diameter of the roller  118 . In another embodiment, the cavity  124  is positioned at a distance equivalent to half of the radius of the roller  118 . A towelette  126  is wrapped around the roller  118  and is fed into the slot  122  and into the cavity  124 . The cavity  124  is configured to assist the extrusion from tearing and provides a cavity for extra balled up towelettes to be housed. In use, any lotion or oil can be applied to the towelette, thereby enabling a uniform application on the body of the user without help of any other user. 
       FIG.  2    illustrates a perspective view of a second embodiment of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the applicator tool  200  includes a shank portion  202  that includes a first L-shaped arm  204  and a second L-shaped arm  206 . The first L-shaped arm  204  extends to a first opening  208  of the bushing  210  and the second L-shaped arm  206  extends to a second opening  212  of the bushing  210 . The applicator roller  214  is mounted to the bushing  210  such that the roller  214  is freely rotatable around the bushing  210 . 
     The L-shaped arms  204 ,  206  have curved or bent portions  216 ,  218  that extend from a proximal handle portion  220 . The proximal handle portion  220  is removably attached to a long distal handle portion  222  for handling the tool  200  for using the tool  200  for applying a lotion, self-tanner, or oil on the skin. 
     As in the first embodiment, a towelette  126  can be applied to the applicator roller  214  such that towelette  126  is wrapped around the roller  214  and fed down the slot  223  and into the cavity  225 . 
       FIG.  3    illustrates a side perspective view of one potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, in the present embodiment, the roller  300  includes a circular cross-sectional surface  302 . The roller  300  is formed of a foam material that possesses memory foam attributes and includes spring back qualities for retaining the towelette. Further, the foam material does not absorb (i.e. repels) the oil, lotion or other material of the towelette and holds the tubular form after repeated use. Further, the foam roller is cheap to extrude. The roller  300  includes a slit  304  along the longitudinal length that divides the roller  300  into two symmetrical halves. A self-tanning towelette is wrapped around the roller  300  and fed down the slot/slit  304 . The towelette is folded in half before being wrapped around the roller  300 . The slit  304  terminates into a cavity  306  that is used for housing extra balled up or overlapped towelette(s). The roller  300  includes a central opening/core  308  that enables the roller  300  to spin freely on the bushing and the shaft. The foam roller  300  of the present embodiment can be made of a single foam material having uniform density throughout the roller  300 . 
       FIG.  4    illustrates a side perspective view of a third potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, in the present embodiment, the roller  400  is tubular and includes a circular cross-sectional surface  402  (and an opposing circular surface opposite to the surface  402 , not illustrated). The roller  400  includes an outer layer  404  formed of a foam material that possesses memory foam attributes and has spring back qualities for retaining the towelette. Further, the outer layer  404  of foam material does not absorb (i.e. repels) oil, lotion, self-tanners or other material of the towelette and holds the tubular form after repeated use. The roller  400  includes an inner layer  406  of a foam material that is denser than the foam of the outer layer  404 . The inner layer  406  is a harder body surrounded by a relatively softer outer layer  404 , and provides a better clamping force on the towelette wrapped around the roller  400 . In the present embodiment, the outer layer  404  and the inner layer  406  are in the form of concentric circles. A slit  408  along the longitudinal length of the roller  400  that divides the roller  400  into two symmetrical halves. A self-tanning towelette is wrapped around the roller  400  and fed down the slot/slit  408 . The towelette can be folded in half before being wrapped around the roller  400 . The slit  408  terminates into a cavity  410  that is used for housing extra balled-up or overlapping towelettes. The roller  400  includes a central opening/core  412  that enables the roller  400  to spin freely on the bushing and the shaft of the applicator tool of the present invention. In one potential embodiment, the outer layer  404  of the foam material surrounds the inner layer  406 , wherein a volume of the outer layer  404  comprises from about 20% to about 30% of the volume of the roller  400 , and the inner layer  406  comprises from about 70% to about 80% of the volume of the roller  400 . 
       FIG.  5    illustrates a side perspective view of a fourth potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, in the present embodiment, the roller  500  is tubular and includes a circular cross-sectional surface  502  (and an opposing circular surface opposite to the surface  502 , not illustrated). The roller  500  includes an outer layer  504  formed of a foam material that possesses memory foam attributes and has spring back qualities for retaining the towelette. Further, the foam material does not absorb (i.e. repels) oil, lotion, self-tanner or other material of the towelette and holds the tubular form after repeated use. The roller  500  includes an elliptical inner layer  506  of a foam material that is denser than the foam of the outer layer  504 . The inner layer  506  is a harder body surrounded by a relatively softer outer layer  504  and provides a better clamping force on the towelette wrapped around the roller  500 . A slit  508  along the longitudinal length of the roller  500  that divides the roller  500  into two symmetrical halves. A self-tanning towelette is wrapped around the roller  500  and fed down the slot/slit  508 . The towelette can be folded in half before being wrapped around the roller  500 . The slit  508  terminates into a cavity  510  that is used for housing extra balled-up or overlapping towelettes. 
     In the present embodiment, the slit  508  extends through the outer layer  504  to the inner layer  506 . Preferably, the inner layer  506  is positioned in the roller  500  to partially surround the slit  508  and completely enclose the cavity  510 . The roller  500  includes a central opening/core  512  that enables the roller  500  to spin freely on the bushing and the shaft of the applicator tool of the present invention. In one exemplary arrangement, the outer layer  504  of the foam material surrounds the inner layer  506 , wherein a volume of the outer layer  504  comprises from about 70% to about 75% of the volume of the roller  500 , and the inner layer  506  comprises from about 25% to about 30% of the volume of the roller  500 . 
       FIG.  6    illustrates a side perspective view of a fifth potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, in the present embodiment, the roller  600  is tubular and includes a circular cross-sectional surface  602  (and an opposing circular surface opposite to the surface  602 , not illustrated). The roller  600  includes an outer layer  604  formed of a foam material that possesses memory foam attributes and includes spring back qualities for retaining the towelette. Further, the foam material does not absorb (i.e. repels) oil, lotion, self-tanner or other material of the towelette and holds the tubular form after repeated use. The roller  600  includes a circular inner layer  606  of a foam material that is denser than the foam of the outer layer  604 . The inner layer  606  is a harder body surrounded by a relatively softer outer layer  604 , and provides a better clamping force on the towelette wrapped around the roller  600 . A slit  608  along the longitudinal length of the roller  600  divides the roller  600  into two symmetrical halves. A self-tanning towelette is wrapped around the roller  600  and fed down the slot/slit  608 . The towelette can be folded in half before being wrapped around the roller  600 . The slit  608  terminates into a cavity  610  that is used for housing extra balled-up or overlapping towelette. 
     In the present embodiment, the slit  608  extends through the outer layer  604  to the inner layer  606 . Preferably, the inner layer  606  is positioned in the roller  600  to partially surround the slit  608  and completely enclose the cavity  610 . The roller  600  includes a central opening/core  612  that enables the roller  600  to spin freely on the bushing and the shaft of the applicator tool of the present invention. In another exemplary arrangement, the outer layer  604  of the foam material surrounds the inner layer  606 , wherein a volume of the outer layer  604  comprises from about 85% to about 90% of the volume of the roller  600 , and the inner layer  606  comprises from about 10% to about 15% of the volume of the roller  600 . 
       FIG.  7    illustrates a side perspective view of a sixth potential embodiment of the applicator roller used in various embodiments of the self-tanning towelette applicator tool of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, in the present embodiment, the roller  700  is tubular and includes a circular cross-sectional surface  702  (and an opposing circular surface opposite to the surface  702 , not illustrated). The roller  700  includes an outer layer  704  formed of a foam material that possesses memory foam attributes and has spring back qualities for retaining the towelette. Further, the foam material does not absorb (i.e. repels) oil, lotion, self-tanner, or other material of the towelette and holds the tubular form after repeated use. The roller  700  includes an oval inner layer  706  of a foam material that is denser than the foam of the outer layer  704  and disposed on one side of the slit  708 . The inner layer  706  is a harder body surrounded by a relatively softer outer layer  704 , and provides a better clamping force on the towelette wrapped around the roller  700 . The slit  708  is disposed along the longitudinal length of the roller  700  that divides the roller  700  into two symmetrical halves. A self-tanning towelette is wrapped around the roller  700  and fed down the slot/slit  708 . The towelette can be folded in half before being wrapped around the roller  700 . The slit  708  terminates into a cavity  710  that is used for housing extra balled-up or overlapping towelettes. In the present embodiment, the slit  708  extends through the outer layer  704  to the cavity  710 . In the present embodiment, the slit  708  includes a first metal (or any hard material) arm  716  wherein the inner layer  706  is positioned in the roller  700  besides the metal arm  716  and the roller  700  includes an embedded spring  714  positioned adjacent to a second metal layer  718 . The spring  714  is used for creating a torsional force to hold the wrapped towelette between the arms  716 ,  718 . The roller  700  includes a central opening/core  712  that enables the roller  700  to spin freely on the bushing and the shaft of the applicator tool of the present invention. 
       FIG.  8    illustrates a perspective view of a user using another embodiment of the suntan lotion and self-tanner applicator of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the applicator tool  800  includes a curved handle  802  removably attached to a shank  804 . The handle  802  includes a gripped surface  806  for a user  810  to grasp  814  the tool  800  for use. The curved handle  802  is ergonomically designed enabling the user  810  to easily reach hard-to-reach areas such as an individual&#39;s back  816  without scratching and touching shoulders  812 . The applicator roller  808  is removably attached to the shank  804  and is configured to apply suntan lotion (i.e. sunscreen) and self-tanner onto the body. The arcuate shaped handle  802  includes a curved configuration near the gripped surface  806  enabling a smoother movement and operation. 
       FIG.  9    illustrates a perspective view of the user using another embodiment of the suntan lotion and self-tanner applicator of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the applicator tool  900  includes a curved handle  902  including a detachable portion  904  which is integrally attached to a shank  906 . The handle  902  includes a gripped surface  908  for a user  810  to grasp  814  the tool  900  for use. The curved handle  902  is ergonomically designed enabling the user  810  to easily reach hard-to-reach areas such as an individual&#39;s back  816  without scratching and touching shoulders  812 . The applicator roller  910  is removably attached to the shank  906  and is configured to apply suntan lotion applicator on the body. The arcuate shaped handle  902  includes a curvilinear configuration near the gripped surface  908  enabling a smoother movement and operation. The detachable handle portion  904  helps in packaging and shipping of the suntan lotion applicator tool  900 . This enables shipping in a smaller package, thus, reducing overall cost. 
     The applicator rollers of various embodiments can vary in diameter and length. The diameter of the rollers may vary to wrap towelettes of various dimensions offered in the market. The applicator tool of various embodiments does not have clips or protruding components, thereby eliminating potentially harm, hurt or scratches to a user using the applicator tool. The applicator tool is lightweight, portable and can be used with towelettes having any type of lotion, oil, self-tanner, sunscreen, topical medication, cream, moisturizer or any other similar substance. 
     Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “applicator tool”, “applicator device”, “suntan towelette applicator”, and “self-tanning towelette applicator” are interchangeable and refer to the self-tanning towelette applicator  100 ,  200 ,  800 ,  900  of the present invention. 
     Notwithstanding the forgoing, the self-tanning or lotion towelette applicator  100 ,  200 ,  800 ,  900  of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the self-tanning or lotion towelette applicator  100 ,  200 ,  800 ,  900  as shown in the FIGS. is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the self-tanning or lotion towelette applicator  100 ,  200 ,  800 ,  900  are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the self-tanning or lotion towelette applicator  100 ,  200 ,  800 ,  900  are important design parameters for user convenience, the self-tanning or lotion towelette applicator  100 ,  200 ,  800 ,  900  may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user&#39;s needs and/or preferences. 
     Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features, and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof. 
     What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.