Abstract:
A specially designed addition to stick deodorant packaging that incorporates a handy absorbent pad or brush that removes moisture from the skin prior to application. Design intent is to provide consumers with a novel tool that ensures optimal hygiene may be realized.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     The present application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61/670,484, filed Jul. 11, 2012 which application is incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to the field of deodorant applicator devices and more specifically relates to a moisture removing and deodorant application system. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     Humans and animals perspire as a natural bodily process. Perspiration is defined by the Miller-Keane Medical Dictionary as “the excretion of moisture through the pores of the skin.” A bodily function common to everyone, the body&#39;s perspiration output may exceed several quarts per day in high temperatures with high humidity, during strenuous exertion, or in times of emotional stress. In fact, even on a cool day with exertion or emotional stress, the body loses well over a pint of perspiration. This kind of sweating is known medically as “insensible” perspiration because it is virtually unnoticeable; as the sweat reaches the surface of the skin, it evaporates immediately. When sweating becomes noticeable, it is known as “sensible” perspiration. The chief function of sweat glands and perspiration is to maintain the body temperature at a constant level, thus cooling the skin as perspiration evaporates. 
     Even though perspiring is a natural bodily function, sweat can exude a very unpleasant body odor, especially from the underarm area. Permeating the air and the clothing, this odor not only makes others uncomfortable, but it may be also very embarrassing to the person perspiring. In addition to the body or underarm odor present on the garments, the perspiration leaves indelible stains and sometimes odor even after they&#39;ve been cleaned. In order to prevent underarm perspiration from occurring, consumers typically apply antiperspirant deodorants, either in spray, roll-on, or stick form, to the underarm area after bathing. While deodorants can be very effective, the antiperspirant should be applied to a completely dry area of the skin. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. For example there are times when a user is in a hurry and neglects to completely dry the underarms after a shower. Additionally, those who are prone to excessive perspiration can start sweating immediately after carefully bathing, especially in high humidity environments. As a result, deodorant is applied to moist skin, which cannot properly absorb the antiperspirant for its intended purpose. This is undesirable and requires a practical and efficient solution. 
     Various attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problems such as those found in U.S. Pub. No. 2009/0175815 to Stephen Norman Batchelor et al; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,588 to Cesareo T Santa Ana, Jr. This art is representative of deodorant devices. None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed. 
     Ideally, a moisture removing and deodorant application system should provide a device with which to dry the underarm area prior to applying a deodorant and, yet would operate reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a reliable moisture removing and deodorant application system to avoid the above-mentioned problems. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known deodorant devices art, the present invention provides a novel moisture removing and deodorant application system to provide a novel deodorant with an absorbent cleaning pad for removing moisture from the underarm area. 
     A moisture removing and deodorant application system is disclosed herein, in a preferred embodiment, comprising a moisture removing and deodorant application assembly. The moisture removing and deodorant application assembly comprises in combination a housing assembly, a deodorant stick used for controlling the odor of perspiration when applied, and a scraper. The housing assembly comprises a shell having an interior-volume and a cap for substantially enclosing the deodorant stick during non-use periods. 
     The interior-volume of the shell is able to contain the scraper, the deodorant stick, a spring and an internal plunger mechanism (which is able to raise the deodorant stick for use). The shell comprises a turnable-dial having groves which are useful for a user to grip the turnable-dial thereby raising and lowering the deodorant stick by raising and lowering the internal plunger mechanism which operates without interfering with the use of the spring within the shell. The spring is for use in raising the scraper in most embodiments. 
     A user is able to remove moisture from an underarm area using the scraper to achieve a clean and dry surface for applying ingredients from the deodorant stick thereto. The scraper may comprise a contoured surface having no sharp edges comprising an absorbent pad having a wicking volume useful for absorbing underarm moisture. 
     The scraper is able to be raised to an in-use condition via a push button located on a front surface of the shell as the push button releases the spring located within the shell. After removing moisture from the underarm area the user is able to lower the scraper into the shell of the housing assembly via the push button, thereby exposing the deodorant stick allowing the user to apply the deodorant stick to the underarm area to achieve maximum hygienic protection and effect on the dry surface. Upon completing application of the deodorant stick to the underarm area, the user is able to place the cap on the shell to preserve the deodorant stick for future use. A method of use is also disclosed herein. 
     The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as a moisture removing and deodorant application system. For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, moisture removing and deodorant application system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention. 
         FIG. 1  shows a perspective view illustrating a moisture removing and deodorant application system in an in-use condition as a user is preparing to use the scraper according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view illustrating the moisture removing and deodorant application system in an in-use condition as a user is preparing to use the deodorant stick according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view illustrating the moisture removing and deodorant application system with the scraper extended for use according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view illustrating the moisture removing and deodorant application system with the deodorant stick ready for use according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 5  is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the moisture removing and deodorant application system according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIGS. 1-4 . 
     
    
    
     The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a deodorant applicator device and more particularly to a moisture removing and deodorant application system as used to improve the capacity of a deodorant to adhere to an underarm surface by removing moisture prior to applying the deodorant. 
     Generally speaking, adults and adolescents require a deodorant to use on their underarms on a repeated basis to help combat the odor resulting from perspiration emitting from their underarms. In order for the deodorant to have its optimum hygienic affect, the underarm area must be dry; placing a deodorant on an underarm area having moisture inhibits the ability of the ingredients of the deodorant to adhere and perform effectively. 
     The present invention removes moisture from the underarm area (prior to deodorant application) to provide a dry surface for the deodorant. While helping to eliminate the body order commonly caused by underarm sweating, the moisture removing and deodorant application system will also protect clothing from being stained by perspiration. As a result, consumers may avoid expensive dry cleaning bills or having to discard costly garments that have been ruined by sweat stains. Consumers will appreciate the benefits of the moisture removing and deodorant application system as both a hygienic method for handling embarrassing perspiration odor and the costs involved in prematurely replacing garments stained by sweat. 
     Referring now to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in  FIG. 1 , moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  in an in-use condition  150  as user  105  is preparing to use scraper  140  according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
     Moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  preferably comprises moisture removing and deodorant application assembly  110 . Moisture removing and deodorant application assembly  110  comprises in combination housing assembly  120 , deodorant stick  145  used for controlling the odor of perspiration when applied, and scraper  140 . Housing assembly  120  comprises shell  122  having interior-volume  124  and cap  126  for substantially enclosing deodorant stick  145  during non-use periods. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , showing moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  in an in-use condition  150  as user  105  is preparing to use deodorant stick  145  according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIG. 1 . 
     Interior-volume  124  of shell  122  is able to contain scraper  140 , deodorant stick  145 , spring  128  and internal plunger mechanism  130  which is able to raise deodorant stick  145  for use. Shell  122  further comprises turnable-dial  132  having groves  133  which are useful for user  105  to grip and rotate turnable-dial  132  thereby raising and lowering deodorant stick  145  by raising and lowering internal plunger mechanism  130  which operates without interfering with the use of spring  128  (if used) within shell  122 . Various means for raising and lowering various components may be used and still remain within the scope of this disclosure. For example the means for raising the deodorant stick may pass through an aperture in a plate that raises scraper  140 . Push button  135  for example may use frictioning means that may release upon activation. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , showing moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  with scraper  140  extended for use according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIG. 1   
     User  105  is able to remove moisture from an underarm area using scraper  140  to achieve a clean and dry surface for applying ingredients from deodorant stick  145  thereto. Scraper  140  comprises a contoured surface having no sharp edges comprising an absorbent pad having a wicking volume useful for absorbing underarm moisture. This particular feature helps prevent the user from chaffing or otherwise becoming injured since it is dull and prevents cutting, rather provides smooth scraping means. In an alternate embodiment scraper  140  comprises a foam brush with a pliable surface having bristles (not shown) and a non-wicking volume useful for removing underarm moisture. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , showing moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  with deodorant stick  145  ready for use according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIG. 1 . 
     Scraper  140  is able to be raised to in-use condition  150  via push button  135  (or other suitable means) located on a front surface of shell  122  as push button  135  releases spring  128  located within shell  122 , as indicated by direction arrows. In an alternate embodiment scraper  140  is able to be lowered manually via finger pressure of user  105  into shell  122  when not in-use by compressing spring  128  located within shell  122 , as shown in  FIG. 3 . In another alternative embodiment scraper  140  is able to be manually raised to an in-use condition and lowered to a non-use position via lever  137  on a back side of shell  122 . Relative scraper  140  movement using manual means is also indicated by direction arrows that may move along a channel/guide or the like. Various configurations for springs, levering means may be used as known by those skilled in the art. 
     After removing moisture from the underarm area, user  105  is able to lower scraper  140  into shell  122  of housing assembly  120  via push button  135 , thereby exposing deodorant stick  145  allowing user  105  to apply deodorant stick  145  to the underarm area to achieve maximum hygienic protection and effect on the dry surface. Upon completing application of deodorant stick  145  to the underarm area, user  105  is able to place cap  126  on the top opening of shell  122  to preserve deodorant stick  145  for future use. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a flowchart illustrating a method of use  500  for moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  according to an embodiment of the present invention of  FIGS. 1-4 . 
     A method of use  500  for moisture removing and deodorant application system  100  may comprise the steps of: step one  501  removing cap  126  from top opening of shell  122  of housing assembly  120 ; step two  502  depressing push button  135  to raise scraper  140  to an in-use position; step three  503  using scraper  140  on an underarm area to remove moisture; step four  504  depressing push button  135  to lower scraper  140  into interior-volume  124  of shell  122 ; step five  505  using deodorant stick  145  to apply ingredients of deodorant stick  145  to underarm area; and step six  506  replacing cap  126  on top opening of shell  122  to enclose deodorant stick  145  and scraper  140  within shell; and step seven  507  repeating steps as desired. 
     It should be noted that step  507  is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method  500  are illustrated using dotted lines in  FIG. 5  so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method  500 . 
     It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶ 6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient. 
     The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.