Mark D Juarez

US Patent:

58301097, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Jun 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/883254

Inventors:

Mark Reinle Juarez - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

A63B 2316

US Classification:

482 44

Abstract:

The present invention provides a new hand exerciser and stress relieving device that provides exercise to the muscles of the arm, wrist and hand of a user and a means for general stress relief. According to the invention, the hand exerciser and stress relieving device possess an overall digitate shape that easily adapts to the hand of a user and generally comprises a pliable outer cover and an inner malleable core that is non-elastic or has low elasticity. Also according to the teaching of the invention, the digitate shape of the device has a central region and a plurality of rounded pods that radially extend from the central region. The central region of the device is configured to lie comfortably in the palm of a user's hand. The rounded pods are configured to fit comfortably between the fingers of a user's hand as the user squeezes and kneads the device. This overall configuration achieves a novel hand exerciser and stress relieving device that provides gripping features for the user, as well as an easy and comfortable fit within the user's hand.

US Patent:

59154349, Jun 29, 1999

Filed:

Jun 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/883466

Inventors:

Mark Reinle Juarez - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

A47K 702

US Classification:

15114

Abstract:

The present invention provides a new body washing and scrubbing device. According to the invention, the body washing and scrubbing device comprises a pliable outer cover having a first washing surface and a second more abrasive washing surface and an inner malleable core comprised of small bead-like or ovoid objects suitable for exposure to water and/or cleaning agents. This overall configuration achieves a novel body washing and scrubbing device that provides a better grip for the user, as well as an easy and comfortable fit within the user's hand. The overall shape of the present invention may also be configured to resemble animals, such as dogs, ducks, and the like, or objects such as footballs and baseballs.