Daryl W Maxwell

US Patent:

20010047564, Dec 6, 2001

Filed:

Jun 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/875360

Inventors:

Daryl Maxwell - Nashville TN, US

International Classification:

E05B001/00

US Classification:

016/110100

Abstract:

A devise with a handle, for securing a sponge, mesh sponge or other medium with a string or cord attached, and used for the purpose of bathing, massaging or applying a substance to ones body and more precisely to ones back or other hard to reach areas of the body. An improved back and/or body scrubber which holds a common mesh sponge or similar item, and allows for its quick installation and removal. The invention is comprised of a handle (), which acts as a housing to contain plug (), spring (), finger pilot (), finger (), and pusher (). Along with cap (), these components work together as a spring-loaded unit for the purpose of pulling and holding a mesh sponge, or similar item, by its string or cord, into head () through a slot in the side of head (). The purpose of the bell or cone shaped head () is to gather and push forward the folds or surfaces, of a mesh sponge or similar item, creating a wide and stable surface suitable for scrubbing or washing ones body. Gripper () is attached to handle () and provides a soft and textured surface for gripping handle () in a wet and soapy environment.