Patent Publication Number: US-2003228338-A1

Title: Label scent personal perfume applicator

Description:
BACKGROUND  
       [0001] It is common practice to use cologne, perfume, deodorant or other aromatic products (herein after deodorant) by applying these compositions directly to the skin or clothing. Application can occur either as a spray on, roll on or as some other direct application. One problem with these applications is that they are relatively uncontrolled. Sprays can over-spray and once applied can not be removed until they are either washed off in a shower or until they wear off. Another problem is that some people are allergic to some chemicals in the deodorant applied. Deodorants applied directly to the skin or even to the clothing can cause an allergic reaction. If a person with sensitivity applies deodorant to the outer surface of clothing such as by spraying, there is a good chance that a portion of the deodorant will still pass through openings in the fabric weave of the clothing and still potentially cause problems.  
       [0002] Another issue is the health concern some people have about applying chemicals to their bodies. Particularly, there has been a concern that some people who regularly apply deodorants after shaving may suffer long term health problems as a result. Further, most conventional deodorants come in a can or bottle that is too large to carry on their person and are usually applied in the morning prior to leaving home. Even smaller containers meant for travel can spill or leak, and are typically still not small enough for ease of travel by any potential user.  
       [0003] There is a need for a deodorant applicator technique that does not require deodorant to be applied directly to the skin or sprayed on clothing. There is a need for a deodorant applicator that is small and easy to carry on ones person. There is also a need for a deodorant applicator that can not leak or spill even in situations where it is crushed.  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0004] An object of the invention is to provide an easy way to apply deodorant without applying it directly to the skin or clothing of the user. Deodorant absorbed into a material such as open cell foam can be temporarily adhered to a variety of surfaces where it is unlikely to come into direct contact with the user.  
       [0005] A further object is to provide a label that has an adhesive backing that can be attached to personal articles that are near or on the person of the user but will not allow the deodorant containing label to come into direct contact with the skin of the user. The adhesive is of the pressure contact type that can be easily removed after use without damage to the surface the label was applied to.  
       [0006] A still further object of the present invention is to provide a deodorant applicator that is easy to carry and that can be used in any situation. The applicator is packaged for ease of use and can be disposed of when it is used up. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
     [0007]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the deodorant applicator label;  
     [0008]FIG. 2 shows a partially disassembled view of the deodorant applicator label;  
     [0009]FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the applicator label in use; and  
     [0010]FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the applicator label in a package. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
     [0011]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the deodorant applicator label  10 . The device can consist of several layers, FIG. 1 exaggerates the layer thickness for clarity. The label  10  consists of a deodorant carrying layer  20 . This deodorant layer  20  can be of an open cell material. Open cell foam or paper fiber can both be used for example. An adhesive layer  30  lays over the top of the open cell layer  20 . The outer adhesive layer  30  can be a paper layer having adhesive applied to both sides. A protective layer  40  lays over layer  30  to protect one side of the adhesive. The protective layer can be of a material such as wax paper that can be separated from the adhesive easily by the user. Layer  50  is a decorative layer and in use can be the portion visible when the label  10  is in use.  
     [0012]FIG. 2 shows the layers of label  10  separated to more clearly show details of the label  10 . Open cell layer  20  can include an adhesive side  22  to adhere it to layer  30 . Outer paper layer  30  will also have an adhesive surface  32  that will be used when the label is to be applied. The adhesive surface  32  temporarily adheres the waxy protective layer  40  to the label  10 . Decorative layer  50  is adhered to layer  20  using an adhesive layer  52 .  
     [0013]FIG. 3 shows the deodorant label  10  in use applied to a personal item such as a purse  100 . It will be clear that the label  10  could also be applied to clothing. When applied the label  10  can either be applied to a surface where it will not be seen or it can be applied to a surface where it can be seen. When applied to a visible surface a variety of colors, shapes or insignia can be printed on decorative surface  50 . It should also be apparent that while the label  10  is shown square, a variety of decorative shapes can be used. The flexible label can be applied to clothing surfaces such as the tag often found in the collar of shirts. It can be applied to the front or back of this tag depending on if the user is concerned about coming into contact with the label.  
     [0014]FIG. 4 shows one packaging arrangement. In this case a single label  10  is packaged in a cellophane or similar package  200  which is sealed at each end  202 . When the label  10  is needed the user can simply tear the cellophane package  200  open from either end  202 . It will be apparent that while the label  10  has been shown individually wrapped, it could also be packaged in a variety of packaging arrangements. For example, the label  10  could be packaged as an individual sample that could allow a user to test a deodorant fragrance. The label  10  could be packaged in rolls with frangible edges between individual labels  10  that would allow them to be torn off the roll. The labels  10  could also be stacked in boxes similar to facial tissues, or packaged with multiple labels  10  loose in a box or bag. In use, the package  200  can be torn open and the individual label  10  removed. The user can then peel off the waxy protective layer  40  and dispose of it. The label can then be stuck to any surface using adhesive layer  32 . The adhesive on layer  32  can be of the pressure application type that can be temporarily adhered to a surface and then later removed without damaging the surface used.