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US3577985A
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Massaging and washing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-16
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a back scrubbing and massaging means having a novel, nonbrush element comprising a plurality of deformable rollers loosely held within the framework of the device, adapted to be removably secured in a bathtub or on the wall of a standing shower in a position from which the bather can readily massage, scratch or wash his back by rubbing against the rollers without the use of his hands either on the invention or at his back. The invention also has a feature which permits the easy removal and replacement of the massaging, scratching and washing means from the frame or base of the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Margaret Alice Guffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/02; A47K7/022; A47K7/024; A61H7/00; A61H7/002; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261; A61H2201/1284; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1683; A61H2201/169; A61H2201/1692; A61H2201/1695
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A massaging and washing device comprising a main frame including rubbing means comprising a plurality of deformable elements movably held in the main frame, in which the movably held elements are in the form of rollers, and in which there is holding means for the rollers comprising a restraining member and at least one portion on each roller to cooperate with the said restraining member, in which the portion on each roller to cooperate with the said restraining member is a recessed portion, and in which the said restraining member is mounted on the main frame and spaced away from the main frame so that the rollers are held between the restraining member and the main frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A massaging and washing device comprising a main frame including rubbing means comprising a plurality of deformable elements movably held in the main frame, in which the movably held elements are in the form of rollers, and in which there is holding means for the rollers comprising a restraining member and at least one portion on each roller to cooperate with the said restraining member, in which the portion on each roller to cooperate with the said restraining member is a recessed portion, and in which the said restraining member is mounted on the main frame and spaced away from the main frame so that the rollers are held between the restraining member and the main frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as defined in claim 1, in which the deformable elements are made of a foamed material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device as defined in claim 1, in which the deformable elements are held in a rubbing assembly means which in turn is removably mounted on the main frame of the device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
112 words
A massaging and washing device comprising a main frame including rubbing means comprising a plurality of deformable elements movably held in the main frame, in which the deformable elements are held in a rubbing assembly means which in turn is removably mounted on the main frame of the device; in combination with a plurality of separate rubbing assembly means, in which at least one of said rubbing assembly means comprises rollers and holding means for the rollers comprising a restraining member and at least one recessed portion on each roller to cooperate with the said restraining member, and in which at least another of said rubbing assembly means comprises brush element means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
112 words
A massaging and washing device comprising a main frame including rubbing means comprising a plurality of deformable elements movably held in the main frame, in which the deformable elements are held in a rubbing assembly means which in turn is removably mounted on the main frame of the device; in combination with a plurality of separate rubbing assembly means, in which at least one of said rubbing assembly means comprises rollers and holding means for the rollers comprising a restraining member and at least one recessed portion on each roller to cooperate with the said restraining member, and in which at least another of said rubbing assembly means comprises brush element means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as defined in claim 3, in which the main frame has curved end holding means which are adapted to hold the rubbing assembly means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as defined in claim 1 which includes fastening means to hold the device to a surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as defined in claim 6, in which the fastening means comprise suction cups.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as defined in claim 4 which includes fastening means to hold the device to a surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as defined in claim 8, in which the fastening means comprise suction cups.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |