Reachless Back Scrub

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system and apparatus for a wall-mounted back-scrubbing and massaging apparatus for scrubbing and exfoliating difficult to reach back areas. The system has a wall mounting plate that is removably attachable to a wall surface with an attaching means. A scrubbing means on a skeleton rubber frame is mounted onto the wall mounting plate, and a scrubbing means, preferably a loofah, is removably attached to a scrubbing means mounting surface on the skeleton frame. The loofah is in a position for convenient scrubbing of a person's skin when brought into contact with the loofah. In a further embodiment of the invention, the method of using the apparatus is simple: using leaning and body movement to obtain cleansing effect on the back by the users, including people with disabilities.

Claims

1. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device comprising : a mounting plate removably attached to a planar surface ; an attaching means; a scrubbing means installed onto said mounting plate; a scrubbing means mounting surface wherein said scrubbing means mounting surface is on the front side of said mounting plate; wherein said attaching means is on the back side of said mounting plate.

2. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting plate is a rubber skeleton frame.

3. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said attaching means is multiple suction cups placed at uniform distance.

4. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubbing means is loofah.

5. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubbing means is a sponge.

6. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubbing means mounting surface is holder for all the components of said apparatus.

7. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubbing means is circular loofah of synthetic material.

8. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said attaching means is multiple suction cups used for adjusting the vertical height of the apparatus at the same time ensuring easy displacement and reinstallation of said apparatus.

9. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said apparatus is conveniently used with both tall and shorter individuals.

10. A system and apparatus for a back scrubbing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said apparatus is conveniently used with persons with disabilities.

11. The system of wall mounted back-scrubbing and massaging apparatus includes: installing the apparatus on the desired height with the help of the suction cups to cleanse the back of the user with simple body movement or body motion.

12. (canceled)

13. An apparatus for a back scrubbing device comprising : a mounting plate that is removably attachable to a planar surface; a attaching means for the mounting plate; a scrubbing means that is installed onto said mounting plate; and a scrubbing means mounting surface.

Description

(G) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention, and is, therefore, not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0023] FIG. 1.a is the side view of the preferred embodiment of the invention with suction cups and loofah.

[0024] FIG. 1.b the front view of the preferred embodiment of the invention with multiple loofahs.

[0025] FIG. 1.c the back view of the preferred embodiment of the invention with placement of multiple suction cups.

[0026] FIG. 2.a is a perspective view of the present invention illustrating the front view of the invention clearly indicating the components.

[0027] FIG. 2.b is a perspective view of the present invention illustrating the back view of the invention clearly indicating the components.

(H) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present disclosure, described below, are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure.

[0029] The following embodiments and the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form part of this disclosure, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the invention 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 of the invention can be employed, and the present invention is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

[0030] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference characters designate identical, or corresponding parts throughout the figures, and in particular FIGS. 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 2.a & 2.b show various embodiments of the system and method for scrubbing and cleaning one's back in accordance with the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 1.a shows the side view of the preferred embodiment of the invention with suction cups and loofah, including a mounting plate 101, a plurality of attaching means preferably multiple suction cups 102, a scrubbing means mounting surface preferably skeleton rubber frame 104, a scrubbing means preferably loofah 106.

[0032] FIG. 1.b shows the front view of the preferred embodiment of the invention with scrubbing means preferably multiple loofah 106 and a scrubbing means mounting surface preferably skeleton rubber frame 104.

[0033] FIG. 1.c shows the back view of the preferred embodiment of the invention with placement of attaching means preferably multiple suction cups 102.

[0034] FIG. 2.a is a perspective view of the present invention illustrating the front view of the invention clearly indicating the components, including scrubbing means preferably multiple loofah 106, a mounting plate 101 and a scrubbing means mounting surface 104.

[0035] FIG. 2.b is a perspective view of the present invention illustrating the back view of the invention clearly indicating the components, including scrubbing means preferably multiple loofah 106, a mounting plate 101, attaching means 102 and a scrubbing means mounting surface 104.

[0036] In some preferred embodiments, the present invention provides an improved system and apparatus for a wall-mounted back-scrubbing and massaging apparatus that has a wall mounting plate that is removably attachable to a wall surface with an attaching means, preferably suction cups 102. A scrubbing means is installed onto the wall mounting plate, preferably a skeleton rubber frame 101. The scrubbing means, preferably a loofah, 106 is removably attached to the scrubbing means mounting surface 104 on the skeleton rubber frame 101. The loofah 106 is thus supported in spaced relationship with respect to the wall surface by the scrubbing means skeleton frame; so as to be in a position for convenient scrubbing of a person's skin when brought into contact with the loofah. In a further embodiment of the invention, a means for adjusting the vertical height of the apparatus is taught; so as to enable the device to be conveniently used with both tall and shorter individuals. The purpose of the invention is to provide user friendly, easy to use back-scrubber that can thoroughly clean and exfoliate the difficult to reach surfaces of the user's back. Even persons with disabilities may conveniently use the invention.

[0037] This section summarizes some aspects of the present disclosure, and briefly introduces some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions in this section, as well as in the abstract or the title of this description, may be made to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract, and the title. Such simplifications or omissions are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, nor imply any limitations.

[0038] Generally speaking, this invention discloses a system and method for a wall-mounted back-scrubbing and massaging apparatus. With reference to FIG. 1a, 1b, 1c, 2.a and FIG. 2.b, the present invention provides a useful tool to scrub one's back during showering. As illustrated in FIG. 1.c, 2b shows the multiple suction cups placed at the back side of the apparatus. These suction cups 102 are used to install the apparatus on a planar surface, such as a wall or bathtub. The apparatus includes components, as displayed in FIG. 1c, such as a rubber skeleton frame 104 (FIG. 1c and FIG. 2b) and scrubbing means 106 (FIG. 1a and FIG. 2a), such as a loofah. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, has multiple 5 inches circular loofahs 106 installed at the rectangular 1420 rubber backing skeleton frame 104 attached to a wall mounting plate 101. The multiple suction cups 102 at the back ensure the easy placement of the system on the wall, while at the same time ensuring the easy displacement and reinstallation of the apparatus.

[0039] The system of wall mounted back-scrubbing and massaging apparatus includes installing the apparatus on the desired height with the help of the suction cups 102, and cleansing the back of the user with simple body movement or body motion, thereby achieving hands free operation of the reach less back scrub, as described in the current invention.

[0040] The system of the wall-mounted back-scrubbing and massaging apparatus includes:

[0041] a wall mounting plate 101, which is removably attachable to a wall surface

[0042] a wall attaching means, preferably suction cups 102;

[0043] a scrubbing means installed onto the wall mounting plate 101, preferably a set of multiple synthetic material loofahs 106

[0044] a scrubbing means mounting surface 104.

[0045] The purpose of the invention is to provide user friendly, easy to use scrubber that thoroughly cleans and exfoliates the difficult to reach surfaces of the user's back. Even persons with disabilities may conveniently use it.

[0046] The advantages of the apparatus of the current invention is that it is made up of rubber backing and affixed to the shower wall using multiple suction cups 102 attached with Loofah or sponges for scrubbing and cleaning. The back is cleaned with simple body movements. It allows persons of all age groups to use the scrub at body parts where it is normally difficult to reach and also allows people with disabilities, especially with back aches and other back problems to clean their back effortlessly. The size is approximately (1420) with 5 loofah and weight 3-6 lbs.

[0047] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement that is calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention.

[0048] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.