EP0192425A2 - Apparatus for use in a shower unit - Google Patents

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EP0192425A2
EP0192425A2 EP86301006A EP86301006A EP0192425A2 EP 0192425 A2 EP0192425 A2 EP 0192425A2 EP 86301006 A EP86301006 A EP 86301006A EP 86301006 A EP86301006 A EP 86301006A EP 0192425 A2 EP0192425 A2 EP 0192425A2
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brush
shower
shower unit
rotating
shower head
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Cecil Noel Selfe
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
    • A47K7/04—Mechanical washing or cleaning devices, hand or mechanically, i.e. power operated
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/281—Accessories for showers or bathing douches, e.g. cleaning devices for walls or floors of showers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
    • A47K7/04—Mechanical washing or cleaning devices, hand or mechanically, i.e. power operated
    • A47K7/046—Mechanical washing or cleaning devices, hand or mechanically, i.e. power operated water-flow operated

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  • THIS INVENTION relates to apparatus for use in a shower unit.
  • apparatus for use in a shower unit comprising a rotatable brush, means for mounting the rotatable brush in a shower unit and means for rotating the brush.
  • shower unit includes any form of self-standing shower cubicle, or a shower fitted over a bath, for example.
  • a shower unit in particular a self-standing shower cubicle I incorporating apparatus in accordance with the invention.
  • the shower cubicle includes a conventional shower head 2 controllable by conventional taps (not shown).
  • An elongate cylindrical brush 3 is secured to a spindle 4 rotatably mounted in the cubicle I.
  • the spindle 4 is rotated by means of a motor 5 which may be either an electric motor or a turbine propelled by mains water pressure. Where the motor is an electric motor, it is preferably mounted outside the cubicle 1.
  • An appropriate inlet for example a tap, allows body shampoo or soap to be supplied to the shower head 2.
  • the shower head 2 is arranged to spray water containing the body shampoo onto the rotating brush 3 so that, when a person stands against the brush 3, the brush will rotate against, and thereby wash, their skin.
  • the body shampoo or soap could be applied directly to the brush 3.
  • the arrangement is particularly useful for people who have difficulty in moving, for example people suffering from rheumatism or arthritis.

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  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Body Washing Hand Wipes And Brushes (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)

Abstract

Apparatus for use in a shower unit comprises a cylindrical brush (3) arranged to be mounted in, for example a shower cubicle (1) on a rotatable spindle (4). A motor (5) is provided to rotate the spindle, and therefore the brush. The brush (3) is mounted, in use, beneath a shower head (2) and body shampoo is supplied to the shower head (2) so that, in use, the rotating brush washes the body of a person standing against the brush.

Description

  • THIS INVENTION relates to apparatus for use in a shower unit.
  • According to the present invention, there is provided apparatus for use in a shower unit, comprising a rotatable brush, means for mounting the rotatable brush in a shower unit and means for rotating the brush.
  • It should be understood that, as used herein, the term shower unit includes any form of self-standing shower cubicle, or a shower fitted over a bath, for example.
  • For a better understanding of the present invention, and to show how the same may be put into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings, in which:
    • FIGURE I is a perspective view from the front and one side of a shower unit incorporating apparatus in accordance with the invention and showing the use of the apparatus; and
    • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view from the back and the other side of the shower unit of Figure I.
  • Referring now to the drawings, there is shown a shower unit, in particular a self-standing shower cubicle I incorporating apparatus in accordance with the invention.
  • The shower cubicle includes a conventional shower head 2 controllable by conventional taps (not shown). An elongate cylindrical brush 3 is secured to a spindle 4 rotatably mounted in the cubicle I. The spindle 4 is rotated by means of a motor 5 which may be either an electric motor or a turbine propelled by mains water pressure. Where the motor is an electric motor, it is preferably mounted outside the cubicle 1.
  • An appropriate inlet, for example a tap, allows body shampoo or soap to be supplied to the shower head 2. The shower head 2 is arranged to spray water containing the body shampoo onto the rotating brush 3 so that, when a person stands against the brush 3, the brush will rotate against, and thereby wash, their skin. Of course, the body shampoo or soap could be applied directly to the brush 3.
  • The arrangement is particularly useful for people who have difficulty in moving, for example people suffering from rheumatism or arthritis.

Claims (8)

  1. I. Apparatus for use in a shower unit, comprising a rotatable brush, means for mounting the rotatable brush in a shower unit and means for rotating the brush.
  2. 2. Apparatus according to Claim l, wherein the mounting means is arranged to mount the brush so as to extend substantially vertically in the shower unit to enable the brush, in use, to wash the users back.
  3. 3. Apparatus according to claim I or 2, wherein the rotatable brush is cylindrical.
  4. 4. Apparatus according to claim I, 2 or 3 wherein the rotating means comprises an electric motor.
  5. 5. Apparatus according to claim I, 2 or 3, wherein the rotating means comprises a water driven turbine arranged to be operated by a mains water supply.
  6. 6. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the mounting means is arranged to mount the brush immediately beneath a shower head of the shower unit.
  7. 7. Apparatus according to Claim 5, further including means for introducing shampoo or soap into the shower head.
  8. 8. A shower unit whenever incorporating apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims.
EP86301006A 1985-02-19 1986-02-13 Apparatus for use in a shower unit Withdrawn EP0192425A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8504215 1985-02-19
GB858504215A GB8504215D0 (en) 1985-02-19 1985-02-19 Shower body wash
GB8506982 1985-03-18
GB08506982A GB2171009B (en) 1985-02-19 1985-03-18 Apparatus for use in a shower unit

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EP0192425A2 true EP0192425A2 (en) 1986-08-27
EP0192425A3 EP0192425A3 (en) 1987-05-06

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE29700041U1 (en) * 1997-01-03 1997-05-15 Borowsky, Hans-Dieter, 48485 Neuenkirchen Washing device with a movable brush
ES2269002A1 (en) * 2006-06-09 2007-03-16 Francisco Sala Ortega Automatic and/or manual hygienic installation for humans, has revolving, raising/lowering type cleaning elements, disposed within cabin, each having orifices for exiting water or other cleaning product at adjustable pressures

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FR369753A (en) * 1906-09-14 1907-01-19 Rudolf Boretius Shower bath
US3862459A (en) * 1973-10-29 1975-01-28 Fred F Brunette Scrubber and massager apparatus
US4008503A (en) * 1976-06-01 1977-02-22 Tharp Marvin E Rotary shower brush
CH623474A5 (en) * 1976-10-26 1981-06-15 Lodovico Mares Bathing facility
US4151623A (en) * 1978-04-21 1979-05-01 Steere R J Bathing device
US4293083A (en) * 1979-03-13 1981-10-06 Walter S. Klements Shower dispenser

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE29700041U1 (en) * 1997-01-03 1997-05-15 Borowsky, Hans-Dieter, 48485 Neuenkirchen Washing device with a movable brush
ES2269002A1 (en) * 2006-06-09 2007-03-16 Francisco Sala Ortega Automatic and/or manual hygienic installation for humans, has revolving, raising/lowering type cleaning elements, disposed within cabin, each having orifices for exiting water or other cleaning product at adjustable pressures
ES2269002B1 (en) * 2006-06-09 2007-11-16 Francisco Salas Ortega AUTOMATIC AND / OR MANUAL INSTALLATION FOR FULL HYGIENE OF PEOPLE.

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