Back-Washing Device

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/572,607, which was filed on Apr. 1, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of body washing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a back-washing device that can be attached to a shower wall (or other surface) wherein the device provides at least one rotating brush that can be used to wash a user's back. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Washing one's back and other challenging-to-reach areas can often be a difficult task, requiring individuals to contort into uncomfortable positions in an attempt to cleanse themselves adequately using conventional brushes and washcloths. This routine task can become particularly taxing for those with contracted joints or limited physical dexterity, who may find it impossible to reach behind themselves to maintain personal hygiene. Additionally, individuals living with conditions such as arthritis or those recovering from medical injuries may face significant challenges when trying to perform basic self-cleaning during their shower routine without the help from a secondary individual. The difficulty in performing these seemingly simple acts of personal care can impact their quality of life and may necessitate alternative solutions or assistance.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a back-washing device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a back-washing device that allows a user to easily wash their back. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a back-washing device that allows a user to easily wash their back without the need for a second individual.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a back-washing device. The device is comprised of a waterproof body equipped with a circular, spinning brush powered by a motor and capable of dispensing cleaning liquids such as soap or shampoo from an integrated reservoir through a system of tubing and a pump. The device can be securely attached to a shower wall using various fasteners including suction cups, adhesives, or magnets. The device features a rechargeable battery that powers both the brush's motor and the liquid dispensing pump, and it includes a user interface with buttons for controlling the brush's rotation speed and activating the liquid dispensing function.

In this manner, the back-washing device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a back-washing device. More specifically, the device allows a user to easily wash their back. Further, the device does so without the need for a second individual.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a back-washing device comprised of a body with at least one brush which may receive a cleaning liquid from at least one reservoir. The device can be secured to a shower wall via at least one fastener. In this manner, the device can be attached to a shower wall while the brush spins to clean a user's back.

More specifically, a rear surface of the body is comprised of at least one fastener that allows the body to be secured to a shower wall. The front surface of the body is comprised of at least one brush. The brush is comprised of at least one horizontal axle that allows the brush to spin 360 degrees relative to the horizontal axis of the body. The axle is rotated by at least one motor.

The device is also comprised of at least one hollow reservoir that can be filled with at least one liquid such as, but not limited to, soap, shampoo, moisturizer, etc. The reservoir is in fluid communication with at least one opening located on a brush or anywhere on the front surface in different embodiments. In this manner, liquid can be pumped from the reservoir via at least one pump such that the liquid is excreted while the brush spins in order to brush the liquid onto the body of the user.

The pump and motor are powered via at least one battery. The device is comprised of at least one button or other similar control of the like. The button allows a user to turn on/off the brush. The button may also allow a user to select a rotation speed of the brush (ex. low, medium, high). The button may also allow a user to begin pumping liquid from the reservoir and out of the opening.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of at least one rotating brush, at least one motor, at least one battery, at least one fastener, at least one button, and at least one reservoir. Then, the body can be secured to a surface, such as, but not limited to, a shower wall, via the fastener. Next, a cap of the reservoir can be removed, the reservoir can be filled with a liquid such as, but not limited to, a liquid soap, and the cap can be replaced on the reservoir. Then, the button can be pressed to begin rotation of the brush. Finally, a user can place their back onto the brush such that the brush washes their back while the liquid is dispensed over the brush via at least one opening of the brush and/or body.

Accordingly, the back-washing device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a back-washing device. More specifically, the device allows a user to easily wash their back. Further, the device does so without the need for a second individual. In this manner, the back-washing device overcomes the limitations of existing methods and devices used for back-washing known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a back-washing device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of one potential embodiment of a back-washing device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a back-washing device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a back-washing device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a back-washing device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a back-washing device that allows a user to easily wash their back. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a back-washing device that allows a user to easily wash their back without the need for a second individual.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a back-washing device a body with at least one brush that may receive a cleaning liquid from at least one reservoir. The device can be secured to a shower wall via at least one fastener such that the device can be attached to a shower wall while the brush spins to clean a user's back.

More specifically, a rear surface of the body is comprised of at least one fastener. The fastener allows the body to be secured to a shower wall. The front surface of the body is comprised of at least one brush comprised of at least one horizontal axle that allows the brush to spin 360 degrees relative to the horizontal axis of the body. The axle is rotated by at least one motor.

The device is also comprised of at least one hollow reservoir that can be filled with at least one liquid such as, but not limited to, soap, shampoo, moisturizer, etc. The reservoir is in fluid communication with at least one opening located on a brush or anywhere on the front surface in different embodiments. In this manner, liquid can be pumped from the reservoir via at least one pump such that the liquid is excreted while the brush spins in order to brush the liquid onto the body of the user.

The pump and motor are powered via at least one battery. The device is comprised of at least one button or other similar control of the like. The button allows a user to turn on/off the brush. The button may also allow a user to select a rotation speed of the brush (ex. low, medium, high). The button may also allow a user to begin pumping liquid from the reservoir and out of the opening.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of at least one rotating brush, at least one motor, at least one battery, at least one fastener, at least one button, and at least one reservoir. Then, the body can be secured to a surface, such as, but not limited to, a shower wall, via the fastener. Next, a cap of the reservoir can be removed, the reservoir can be filled with a liquid such as, but not limited to, a liquid soap, and the cap can be replaced on the reservoir. Then, the button can be pressed to begin rotation of the brush. Finally, a user can place their back onto the brush such that the brush washes their back while the liquid is dispensed over the brush via at least one opening of the brush and/or body.

Accordingly, the back-washing device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a back-washing device. More specifically, the device allows a user to easily wash their back. Further, the device does so without the need for a second individual. In this manner, the back-washing device overcomes the limitations of existing methods and devices used for back-washing known in the art.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a back-washing device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110 with at least one brush 132 which may receive a cleaning liquid 170 from at least one reservoir 140. The device 100 can be secured to a shower wall via at least one fastener 122. In this manner, the device 100 can be attached to a shower wall while the brush 132 spins to clean a user's back.

The body 110 may be any shape, but is preferably square. The body 110 is preferably made from a waterproof material such as, but not limited to, plastic or aluminum. The rear surface 120 of the body 110 is comprised of at least one fastener 122, as seen in FIG. 2. In the preferred embodiment, the fastener 122 allows the body 110 to be secured to a shower wall. The fastener 122 may include, but is not limited to, suction cup, adhesive, magnet, mounting bracket, etc.

The front surface 130 of the body 110 is comprised of at least one brush 132. The brush 132 is comprised of at least one horizontal axle 136 that allows the brush 132 to spin 360 degrees relative to the horizontal axis of the body 110. The brush 132 may be any shape but is preferably circular. The brush 132 is preferably comprised of at least one bristle 134. The bristle 134 may be made from any natural or synthetic bristle 134 material. The axle 136 is rotated by at least one motor 137.

The device 100 is also comprised of at least one hollow reservoir 140. The reservoir 140 can be filled with at least one liquid 170 such as, but not limited to, soap, shampoo, moisturizer, etc. The reservoir 140 is comprised of at least one cap 142 that can be removed to fill the reservoir 140 with the liquid 170. The cap 142 is preferably a threaded cap but may be any cap type known in the art.

In an embodiment with a reservoir 140, the reservoir 140 is in fluid communication with at least one opening 138 via at least one tubing 144. The opening 138 may be located on a brush 132 or anywhere on the front surface 130 in different embodiments. In this manner, liquid 170 can be pumped from the reservoir 140 via at least one pump 146 such that the liquid is excreted while the brush 132 spins in order to brush the liquid 170 onto the body of the user.

The pump 146 and motor 137 are powered via at least one battery 150. The battery 150 may be removable or non-removable from the body 110 in different embodiments. The battery 150 may also be rechargeable or non-rechargeable. In a rechargeable embodiment, the device 100 may be comprised of at least one charging port 152 that allows the battery 150 to be recharged. The charging port 152 is preferably, but not limited to, a USB port. The charging port 152 is preferably comprised of a waterproof charging port that can remain waterproof when not in use.

The device 100 is comprised of at least one button 160 or other similar control of the like. The button 160 allows a user to turn on/off the brush 132. The button 160 may also allow a user to select a rotation speed of the brush 132 (ex. low, medium, high). The button 160 may also allow a user to begin pumping liquid 170 from the reservoir 140 and out of the opening 138.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 3. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110 comprised of at least one rotating brush 132, at least one motor 137, at least one battery 150, at least one fastener 122, and at least one button 160 [Step 202]. Then, the body 110 can be secured to a surface, such as, but not limited to, a shower wall, via the fastener 122 [Step 204]. Then, the button 160 can be pressed to begin rotation of the brush 132 [Step 206]. Next, a user can apply a liquid 170, such as, but not limited to, a liquid soap, can be applied to the brush 132 [Step 208]. Finally, a user can place their back onto the brush 132 such that the brush 132 washes their back [Step 210].

The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 4. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110 comprised of at least one rotating brush 132, at least one motor 137, at least one battery 150, at least one fastener 122, at least one button 160, and at least one reservoir 140 [Step 302]. Then, the body 110 can be secured to a surface, such as, but not limited to, a shower wall, via the fastener 122 [Step 304]. Next, a cap 142 of the reservoir 140 can be removed, the reservoir 140 can be filled with a liquid 170 such as, but not limited to, a liquid soap, and the cap 142 can be replaced on the reservoir 140 [Step 306]. Then, the button 160 can be pressed to begin rotation of the brush 132 [Step 308]. Finally, a user can place their back onto the brush 132 such that the brush 132 washes their back while the liquid 170 is dispensed over the brush 132 via at least one opening 138 of the brush 132 and/or body 110 [Step 310].

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “back-washing device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the back-washing device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the back-washing device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the back-washing device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the back-washing device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the back-washing device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the back-washing device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.