US4047259A
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Body washing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-20
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-05-20
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure pertains to a flexible rubber-like mat having a plurality of suction cups affixed to one lateral surface thereof. The other lateral surface is substantially covered with a loose pile fabric-like material adapted to be releasingly engaged by one surface of a flexible soap containing apparatus. The plastic gripping surface of the flexible soap container is adapted with a multiplicity of multi-directional material grasping fingers. The remainder of the container is fabricated from porous sponge-like material enabling the soap within to be fluidly communicated with the exterior porous surfaces of the container. The mat may be installed on a wall or on the interior surfaces of a bathtub providing a convenient storage location for the soap container and utility as a washing aid.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard L. Lotis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/02; A47K7/03; A47K7/022; A47K7/024; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A body washing apparatus comprising a flexible mat, first fastening means to removably secure a first lateral surface of said flexible mat to a mounting surface, a porous flexible soap container, second fastening means to removably secure said soap container to said mat, soap introducing means for selectively opening and closing said flexible soap container for the selective introduction and removal of a bar of soap therein, wherein said first fastening means includes a plurality of suction cups, said plurality of said suction cups fixedly secured to said first lateral surface, the open mouth portion of each of said plurality of suction cups residing in a plane, said plane being disposed outwardly from and parallel with said first lateral surface, wherein said second fastening means comprises a fabric material, said fabric material being disposed outwardly on a second lateral surface of said mat, said second lateral surface being disposed on a side opposite to said first lateral surface of said mat, a gripping means on a surface of said soap container, said gripping means being fabricated from a plastic material, said second fastening means utilizing said plastic material having a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from said soap container, the free ends of said fingers being disposed in diverse directions, said free ends for releasably grasping said fabric material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A body washing apparatus comprising a flexible mat, first fastening means to removably secure a first lateral surface of said flexible mat to a mounting surface, a porous flexible soap container, second fastening means to removably secure said soap container to said mat, soap introducing means for selectively opening and closing said flexible soap container for the selective introduction and removal of a bar of soap therein, wherein said first fastening means includes a plurality of suction cups, said plurality of said suction cups fixedly secured to said first lateral surface, the open mouth portion of each of said plurality of suction cups residing in a plane, said plane being disposed outwardly from and parallel with said first lateral surface, wherein said second fastening means comprises a fabric material, said fabric material being disposed outwardly on a second lateral surface of said mat, said second lateral surface being disposed on a side opposite to said first lateral surface of said mat, a gripping means on a surface of said soap container, said gripping means being fabricated from a plastic material, said second fastening means utilizing said plastic material having a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from said soap container, the free ends of said fingers being disposed in diverse directions, said free ends for releasably grasping said fabric material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
The body washing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said soap container comprises a housing, said housing being fabricated from a porous sponge-like material, a plurality of ducts, a cavity within said housing, said plurality of ducts leading from said cavity to an exterior surface of said housing, said second fastening means utilizing one wall of said housing having a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from said one wall, the free ends of said fingers being disposed in diverse directions, said free ends for releasably grasping said mat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The body washing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a scrubbing apparatus, said scrubber having a sponge-like pad fastening means on one side of said pad having a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from said one side, the free ends of said fingers being disposed in diverse directions, said free ends for releasably grasping said mat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The body washing apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said soap introducing means comprising an opening in said housing, said opening leading from said cavity to the exterior of said housing, snap fastening means for manual closure of said opening, said bar of soap being disposed through said opening and into said cavity.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |