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.

Description

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE[0001]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.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.[0003]Bath brushes have been used to wash the human body for hundreds of years. The standard bath brush consists of a plurality of bristles affixed to a compact brush head. Such brushes are designed for a person to wash (or sometimes massage) portions of the body that are easy to reach, but they are difficult to use for...

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Benefits of technology

[0025]As compared to the conventional scrubbers, the scrubber device of the present invention has ability to wash and scrub back of the user in the shower with ease. Further, the scrubber device allows easy installation and removal of the Cleansing element into the handle to cleanse the hard parts of the body of the user. Thus, this avoids the requirement of having a separate washing tool or one for each person because the scrubber device is sharable and reusable.

Problems solved by technology

Such brushes are designed for a person to wash (or sometimes massage) portions of the body that are easy to reach, but they are difficult to use for washing other body areas, like the back.

Moreover, people who have limited mobility due to arthritis, stiffness, or other physical problems, sometimes have difficulty using these bath brushes to wash their feet, shoulders, or lower legs.

However, the shower back scrubber of the Ureta '722 patent does not provide a removable brush, and additionally does not provide compartments for the storage of shower articles such as soap and shampoo.

However, the back scrubber of the Huber '864 patent does not provide a removable brush, and additionally does not provide compartments for the storage of shower articles such as soap and shampoo.

However, the shower back scrubber of the Ballares '389 patent does not provide a removable brush, and cannot provide compartments for the storage of shower articles such as soap and shampoo.

However, the mountable washing device of the Dion '824 patent does not provide a removable brush, and additionally does not provide compartments for the storage of shower articles such as soap and shampoo.

However, the shower bath aid of the Moore '635 patent does not provide a removable brush, and cannot provide compartments for the storage of shower articles such as soap and shampoo.

However, the shower back scrubber of the Mejia, Sr.

'658 patent does not provide a removable scrubbing element, and does not provide compartments for the storage of shower articles such as soap and shampoo.

Unfortunately, many of these implements are made of materials that either are not very durable, or are difficult to clean.

Many of these implements also are not strong enough to apply a desired amount of pressure to the skin during scrubbing.

While the above-described devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a back scrubber that allows scrubbing with a soothing and massaging effect.

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