US3720205A
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Body rubbing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-23
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for use by a person for rubbing across sections of his body, particularly the back of his body, as for scrubbing, massaging, applying lotions, body creams, and the like, is disclosed. The device includes an elongated tubular liquid absorbent main body formed from a limp material. A plurality of longitudinally spaced closed-ended sections are formed along the main body, and are provided with openings for receiving such things as cleansing soap, body lotion and the like. Optional gripping means are provided at the ends of the main body for being grasped by the hands of the user for drawing the device across sections of his body.
Inventors
- 👤 A Liebman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/02; A47K7/022; A61; A61H; A61H11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for use by a person for rubbing across sections of his body, particularly the back of the person''s body, as for scrubbing, massaging, applying a powdered material and the like, comprising: an elongated generally tubular main body portion formed of a woven sleeve which retains its generally tubular shape upon use, with liquid absorbent nap-like fibers extending from the outer surface of said sleeve, wherein the nap-like fibers are of a length at least twice the thickness of the sleeve, at least one closed-ended pocket being provided in said woven sleeve for containing or receiving cleansing soap, body powder or the like, and gripping means attached at each end of the main body portion for being grasped by the users hands to permit drawing said main body portion across the person''s body.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for use by a person for rubbing across sections of his body, particularly the back of the person''s body, as for scrubbing, massaging, applying a powdered material and the like, comprising: an elongated generally tubular main body portion formed of a woven sleeve which retains its generally tubular shape upon use, with liquid absorbent nap-like fibers extending from the outer surface of said sleeve, wherein the nap-like fibers are of a length at least twice the thickness of the sleeve, at least one closed-ended pocket being provided in said woven sleeve for containing or receiving cleansing soap, body powder or the like, and gripping means attached at each end of the main body portion for being grasped by the users hands to permit drawing said main body portion across the person''s body.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for use by a person for rubbing across sections of his body, particularly the back of the person''s body, as for scrubbing, massaging, applying a powdered material and the like, comprising: an elongated generally tubular main body portion formed of a woven sleeve which retains its generally tubular shape upon use, with liquid absorbent nap-like fibers extending from the outer surface of said sleeve, wherein the nap-like fibers are of a length at least twice the thickness of the sleeve, at least one closed-ended pocket being provided in said woven sleeve for containing or receiving cleansing soap, body powder or the like, and gripping means attached at each end of the main body portion for being grasped by the users hands to permit drawing said main body portion across the person''s body.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for use by a person for rubbing across sections of his body, particularly the back of the person''s body, as for scrubbing, massaging, applying a powdered material and the like, comprising: an elongated generally tubular main body portion formed of a woven sleeve which retains its generally tubular shape upon use, with liquid absorbent nap-like fibers extending from the outer surface of said sleeve, wherein the nap-like fibers are of a length at least twice the thickness of the sleeve, at least one closed-ended pocket being provided in said woven sleeve for containing or receiving cleansing soap, body powder or the like, and gripping means attached at each end of the main body portion for being grasped by the users hands to permit drawing said main body portion across the person''s body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device specified in claim 1, wherein an opening is provided through the sleeve to the pocket to permit refilling the pocket.
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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |