US3910265A
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Hygienic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-18
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1993-05-18
Abstract
Abstract An illustrative embodiment of the invention discloses a lightweight shower brush that provides a physically beneficial massaging and cleaning action. The water flow intensity from the brush''s scrubbing head can be varied through adjustable ports within the head that are operated by rotating the brush proper. An oscillating valve within the brush''s shaft, moreover, enables the water that gushes from the scrubbing head to discharge in a pulsating manner and thereby impart an invigorating massage during application. A separate bath oil reservoir also is provided within the shaft. This reservoir communicates through two apertures with the water flowing toward the scrubbing head in order to enable measured amounts of the bath oil to mix with the water for hygienic purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Richard Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:29
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; A; A46; A46B; A46B13/00; A46B13/02; A46B13/04; A46B13/06; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B1/18; B05B1/188; B05B1/189; B05B1/30; B05B1/3026; B05B7/00; B05B7/24; B05B7/2402; B05B7/244; B05B7/2443; B05B1/1894
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A hygienic device comprising a shaft having a conduit formed therein for promoting continuous flow, a scrubbing head secured to said shaft and having at least one port formed therein foR fluid communication with said conduit, means for regulating said fluid communication, said scrubbing head being rotatable relative to said shaft for selectively registering said scrubbing head port with said conduit port, and means within said conduit for automatically varying the intensity of said fluid flow through said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A hygienic device comprising a shaft having a conduit formed therein for promoting continuous flow, a scrubbing head secured to said shaft and having at least one port formed therein foR fluid communication with said conduit, means for regulating said fluid communication, said scrubbing head being rotatable relative to said shaft for selectively registering said scrubbing head port with said conduit port, and means within said conduit for automatically varying the intensity of said fluid flow through said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein a spindle connects said scrubbing head to said shaft for rotation relative thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein means for establishing frictional forces between said shaft and said scrubbing head are interposed therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein said frictional means further comprises a gasket associated with one of said ports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said automatic flow intensity varying means comprises a fin within said shaft conduit to establish two flow channels, a flow-powered driving means in one of said channels, and a flow interruptor in said other channel driven by said driving means and automatically obstructing and opening said respective channel to flow therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device according to claim 1 further comprising a longitudinally disposed reservoir formed in said shaft, said reservoir having a partition separating said reservoir from said conduit and having apertures formed at the longitudinal extremeties of said partition to establish liquid communication between said reservoir and said conduit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device according to claim 6 further comprising a filler cap in engagement with said shaft in order to establish means for filling said reservoir, and a gasket bevelled on one side thereof interposed between said cap and said shaft to promote a pressure in said reservoir that is higher than the pressure in said conduit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device according to claim 6 further comprising a filler cap in engagement with said shaft in order to establish means for filling said reservoir, said cap having a passageway formed therein to enable gas to flow into said reservoir and to block liquid flow out of said reservoir.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
A device according to claim 6 further comprising a filler cap in engagement with shaft in order to establish means for filling said reservoir, and a gasket interposed between said cap and said shaft, said gasket having a passageway formed therein to enable gas to flow into said reservoir and to block liquid flow out of said reservoir.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |