Reusable Temperature-Retaining Personal Care Dispensing Device

Abstract

A personal care dispensing device for the hygienic and temperature-controlled application of gel-based or gelatinous compositions such as aloe vera is disclosed. The device includes a hollow, elongated housing with an internal cavity lined with an insulating layer to retain a reduced temperature, enabling use with frozen or semi-solid compositions. A rotatable dial positioned at the bottom end of the housing actuates a threaded rod, which incrementally advances a plunger platform within the cavity. The plunger platform pushes the gel-based or gelatinous composition toward a dispensing membrane located at the top end of the housing, enabling controlled application to the skin. The membrane may be removable or pierceable, enabling for easy refilling and reuse. The device is portable, ergonomically designed for one-handed use, and especially suited for post-sun exposure or therapeutic skin care.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A personal care product and dispensing device comprising:
 a dispensing device having a housing including an external surface and a rotating dial within said housing, and a removable cap;   wherein said housing having an insulating layer and an internal cavity for storing a personal care product;   wherein said personal care product is freezable;   wherein said housing extends from a closed bottom end to a top end;   wherein said rotating dial disposed at said bottom end of said housing;   wherein said rotating dial manually actuable to rotate along a central axis of said housing;   wherein actuating said rotating dial pushes said personal care product upwards through said housing;   wherein said top end having a dispensing membrane for dispensing said personal care product;   wherein said removable cap selectively sealable to said top end of said housing; and   further wherein said personal care product is a gelatinous product.   
     
     
         2 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein said personal care product is an aloe product. 
     
     
         3 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 2 , wherein said aloe product is refrigeratorable. 
     
     
         4 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 3 , wherein said insulating layer is integrated into said housing. 
     
     
         5 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 4 , wherein said insulating layer is selected from the group consisting of a laminated barrier and a foam fill. 
     
     
         6 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 4 , wherein said insulating layer is selected from the group consisting of one or more of a closed-cell polyurethane foam, an expanded polystyrene, and a metalized Mylar film. 
     
     
         7 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 6 , wherein said dispensing membrane is a thin plastic film. 
     
     
         8 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 7 , wherein said dispensing membrane is selectively removable for refilling said housing with said personal care product. 
     
     
         9 . The personal care product and dispensing device  7 , wherein said thin plastic film is piercable for controlling the dispensing of said personal care product. 
     
     
         10 . A personal care product and dispensing device comprising:
 a dispensing device having a housing including an external surface, a threaded rod rotatable within said housing, a plunger platform, and a removable cap;   wherein said housing having an insulating layer and an internal cavity for storing a personal care product;   wherein said personal care product is freezable;   wherein said housing extends from a closed bottom end to a top end;   wherein said threaded rod manually actuable with a rotating dial to rotate along a central axis of said housing;   wherein actuating said threaded rod pushes said plunger platform and said personal care product upwards through said housing;   wherein said top end having a dispensing membrane for dispensing said personal care product;   wherein said removable cap selectively sealable to said top end of said housing; and   further wherein said personal care product is a gelatinous product.   
     
     
         11 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 10 , wherein said plunger platform slidably mounted within said internal cavity and movable in a longitudinal direction along a length of said housing. 
     
     
         12 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 11 , wherein said plunger platform moves between a retracted position proximal to said closed bottom end of said housing and an extended position where the plunger platform proximal to said top end of said housing. 
     
     
         13 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 12 , wherein said personal care product is an aloe product. 
     
     
         14 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 13 , wherein said insulating layer is integrated into said housing. 
     
     
         15 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 14 , wherein said insulating layer is selected from the group consisting of one or more of a closed-cell polyurethane foam, an expanded polystyrene, and a metalized Mylar film. 
     
     
         16 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 15 , wherein said dispensing membrane is a thin plastic film. 
     
     
         17 . The personal care product and dispensing device of  claim 16 , wherein said dispensing membrane is selectively removable for refilling said housing with said personal care product. 
     
     
         18 . The personal care product and dispensing device  17 , wherein said thin plastic film is pierceable for controlling the dispensing of said personal care product. 
     
     
         19 . A personal care product and dispensing device comprising:
 a dispensing device having a housing including an external surface and a rotating dial within said housing, and a removable cap;   wherein said housing having an insulating layer and an internal cavity for storing a personal care product;   wherein said personal care product is freezable;   wherein said housing extends from a closed bottom end to a top end;   wherein said rotating dial disposed at said bottom end of said housing;   wherein said rotating dial manually actuable to rotate along a central axis of said housing;   wherein actuating said rotating dial pushes said personal care product upwards through said housing;   wherein said top end having a dispensing membrane for dispensing said personal care product;   wherein said removable cap selectively sealable to said top end of said housing;   wherein said personal care product is an aloe product;   wherein said dispensing membrane is a thin plastic film;   further wherein said dispensing membrane is selectively removable for refilling said housing with said personal care product.   
     
     
         20 . The personal care product and dispensing device  19 , wherein said thin plastic film is pierceable for controlling the dispensing of said personal care product.