US3862459A
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Scrubber and massager apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A back scrubber and massager apparatus to be used in a bathing enclosure, such as a shower stall, to allow the user to wash his back or to give himself a back massage by merely standing with his back to the apparatus. The back scrubber and massager apparatus is adjustable for different size and type bathing enclosures, and also for users of different heights.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred F Brunette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/04; A61; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/002; A61H7/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus for installation in a bathing enclosure, comprising: a generally cylindrically shaped massaging or scrubbing means; an adjustable support beam having a top end adapted for abutment against the ceiling of the enclosure, and having a bottom end adapted for abutment against the floor of the enclosure; driving means for rotating said massaging or scrubbing means about its longitudinal axis; a fitting to removably coNnect said massaging or scrubbing means to said drive means; a support fixture to mount said drive means to said support beam for selective movement along said support beam; and another mounting fixture to mount said massaging or scrubbing means to said support beam for selective movement along said support beam; said massaging or scrubbing means having its longitudinal axis generally parallel to said support beam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus for installation in a bathing enclosure, comprising: a generally cylindrically shaped massaging or scrubbing means; an adjustable support beam having a top end adapted for abutment against the ceiling of the enclosure, and having a bottom end adapted for abutment against the floor of the enclosure; driving means for rotating said massaging or scrubbing means about its longitudinal axis; a fitting to removably coNnect said massaging or scrubbing means to said drive means; a support fixture to mount said drive means to said support beam for selective movement along said support beam; and another mounting fixture to mount said massaging or scrubbing means to said support beam for selective movement along said support beam; said massaging or scrubbing means having its longitudinal axis generally parallel to said support beam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said adjustable support beam comprises: at least two telescoping beams; a plurality of apertures disposed along the longitudinal axes of each of said telescoping beams; and at least one pin selectively slidably receivable in selected ones of said apertures of said telescoping beams to prevent relative axial movement of said telescoping beams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising: a flexible cup member connected to the top end of said support beam concavely facing away from said top end; and another flexible cup member connected to the other bottom end of said support beam concavely facing away from said bottom end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 3, further comprising: a threaded shaft having one end received in the top end of said support beam to extend upwardly therefrom in alignment with the longitudinal axis of said support beam; and said flexible cup member being connected to the other end of said threaded shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus, as defined in claim 1, wherein said cylindrically shaped massaging or scrubbing means comprises: a drive shaft having one end adapted to be removably connected to said fitting; and a generally cylindrically shaped scrubbing or massaging assembly concentrically disposed on said shaft, and connected thereto for selected movement along the longitudinal axis of said drive shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A back scrubber and massager as defined in claim 5, wherein said scrubbing or massaging assembly comprises: a generally circular top frame having a centrally disposed aperture to receive said drive shaft; a generally circular bottom frame having a centrally disposed aperture to receive said drive shaft; a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped members, each attached at one end to the periphery of said top frame and the other end to the periphery of said bottom frame for rotary movement about its longitudinal axis; means for selectively connecting one of said frames to said drive shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The scrubber and massage assembly as defined in claim 6 and in which said cylindrical shaped members are brushes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The scrubber and massage assembly as defined in claim 6 and in which said cylindrical shaped members are formed of rubber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein each of said members is connected to said top frame and said bottom frame such that the longitudinal axis of said member follows, generally, a helical curve between said top frame and said bottom frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 5, further comprising: a bearing to slidably and rotatably receive the other end of said drive shaft; and a gimbal joint connecting said bearing to said other mounting fixture to allow said bearing to pivot in a vertical plane to aid in assembling and disassembling said scrubbing or massaging means from said apparatus.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
135 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 1 and further comprising: a pair of support legs disposed at substantially a right angle to each other, each leg being adjustably connected at one of its ends to said fixture and having its other end a free end, said free end of each leg being adapted to abut a wall of the bathing enclosure to provide a rigid mounting of the apparatus; and another pair of support legs disposed at substantially a right angle to each other, each leg beIng adjustably connected at one of its ends to said mounting fixture and having at its other end a free end, said free end of each leg being adapted to abut a wall of the bathing enclosure to provide a rigid mounting of the apparatus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
88 words
A back scrubber and massager apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising a support rod adjustably and pivotally connected at one of its ends to said support beam proximate the top end of said support beam such that said support rod extends generally perpendicularly from said support beam and can selectively pivot about the axis of said support beam, the other end of said support rod being a free end adapted to abut a wall of the bathing enclosure to provide a rigid mounting of the apparatus.
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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |