BACK SCRUBBER WITH REMOVABLE CLEANSING ELEMENT

Abstract

The present invention relates to hand held implements (or applicators) for applying soaps, cleansers or other liquids. This invention further relates to implements for a user to reach his/her own back or other hard-to-reach body areas for the self-application of soaps, lotions and/or other liquids thereto. To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a scrubber device having an elongated handle having a first end and a second end being spaced longitudinally along said elongated handle, wherein the first end is adapted to being held by one or more users, and the second end comprises a brush head having a Cleansing element at its first surface and a securing mechanism at its second surface for securing the Cleansing element.

Claims

1. A scrubber device (100), comprising: an elongated handle (102) having a first end (102-A) and a second end (102-B) being spaced longitudinally along said elongated handle (102), wherein the first end (102-A) is adapted to being held by one or more users, and the second end (102-B) comprises a brush head (104) having a removable coupled Cleansing element at its first surface (104-A) and a securing mechanism (108) at its second surface (104-B) for securing the Cleansing element and wherein brush head (104) comprises a plurality of holes (110) enabling the securing mechanism from the second surface to reach to the Cleansing element at the first surface for securing the Cleansing element.

2. The scrubber device of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism is one or more strings.

3. The scrubber device of claim 3, wherein the one or more strings hold the Cleansing element against the first surface of the brush head.

4. The scrubber device of claim 3, wherein the one or more strings are constructed to stretch or be drawn tight.

5. The scrubber device of claim 5, wherein the one or more strings constructed to stretch are of an elastic material or bungee cord type.

6. The scrubber device of claim 5, wherein the one or more strings constructed to be drawn tight are secured using a mechanical device.

7. The scrubber device of claim 1, wherein the Cleansing element is removable.

8. The scrubber device of claim 1, wherein the brush head is provided at or near the second end of the elongated handle.

9. The scrubber device of claim 1, wherein the Cleansing element comprises any or combination of a plurality of bristles, a sponge, diamond mesh polyethylene netting, and a suction cup.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:

[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates a front side of a proposed scrubber device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates a back side of the proposed scrubber device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates various components on the front side of the proposed scrubber device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0033] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0034] If the specification states a component or feature may, can, could, or might be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0035] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of a, an, and the includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of in includes in and on unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0036] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0037] Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting.

[0038] Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.

[0039] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the an further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.

[0040] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims.

[0041] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the invention may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the invention will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0042] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., such as) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0043] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0044] The present invention relates to hand held implements (or applicators) for applying soaps, cleansers or other liquids. This invention further relates to implements for a user to reach his/her own back or other hard-to-reach body areas for the self-application of soaps, lotions and/or other liquids thereto.

[0045] The present invention relates to washing or cleaning devices, and more particularly to a stiff handled washing device that is especially suited for scrubbing the human back while showering or bathing.

[0046] The present invention relates to a back scrubber for use in connection with showering. The back scrubber has particular utility in connection with scrubbing with a soothing and massaging effect.

[0047] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a back scrubber assembly (interchangeably referred to as proposed scrubber device (100)) is designed to hold a removable Cleansing element. The back scrubber assembly comprises an elongated handle and a set of strings or string that are elastic in nature or rigid to hold the Cleansing element against the handle. The strings or cord are constructed to stretch or be drawn tight. The strings to be stretched are to be constructed of an elastic material or bungee cord type. The strings to be drawn tight are to be constructed of a more rigid type of par cord and secured using a mechanical device. The strings are to be attached to the handle through holes in the handle and secured. This assembly is used to attach and detach an element for the purpose of washing one's body.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the assembly includes an elongated handle, a back assemble to attach strings and Cleansing element, a string, a Cleansing element, and holes.

[0049] FIG. 1 illustrates a front side (104-A) of a proposed scrubber device (100), and FIG. 2 illustrates a back side (104-B) of the proposed scrubber device (102), in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the scrubber device (100) includes an elongated handle (102) having a first end (102-A) and a second end (102-B) being spaced longitudinally along said elongated handle (102). The first end (102-A) is adapted to being held by one or more users, and the second end (102-B) comprises a brush head (104) having a Cleansing element (not shown) at its first surface (104-A) and a securing mechanism (108) at its second surface (104-B) for securing the Cleansing element.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, the brush head (104) comprises a plurality of holes (110) enabling the securing mechanism from the second surface to reach to the Cleansing element at the first surface for securing the Cleansing element.

[0051] In another exemplary embodiment, the brush head is provided at or near the second end of the elongated handle.

[0052] FIG. 3 illustrates various components on the front side of the proposed scrubber device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the front side (104-A) of the brush head includes a plurality of holes (110) enabling the securing mechanism from the second surface to reach to the Cleansing element at the first surface for securing the Cleansing element. In an exemplary embodiment, the securing mechanism is one or more strings. In another exemplary embodiment, the one or more strings hold the Cleansing element against the first surface of the brush head.

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more strings are constructed to stretch or be drawn tight. In another exemplary embodiment, the one or more strings constructed to stretch are of an elastic material or bungee cord type. In still another exemplary embodiment, the one or more strings constructed to be drawn tight are secured using a mechanical device.

[0054] In interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms comprises and comprising should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C . . . and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

[0055] While some embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, those are completely exemplary in nature. The disclosure is not limited to the embodiments as elaborated herein only and it would be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. All such modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents are completely within the scope of the present disclosure. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims.