GB2264864A - Body cleansing device - Google Patents
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- GB2264864A GB2264864A GB9205328A GB9205328A GB2264864A GB 2264864 A GB2264864 A GB 2264864A GB 9205328 A GB9205328 A GB 9205328A GB 9205328 A GB9205328 A GB 9205328A GB 2264864 A GB2264864 A GB 2264864A
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- loofah
- cleansing device
- body cleansing
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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
- A47K7/02—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements
- A47K7/026—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements for cleaning the feet or toes
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Abstract
An elongate strip of natural loofah 2 is secured to a length of round-section wood dowel 1 which forms a handle. The strip of loofah 2 occupies about half the length of the dowel 1 and, in end view, is of generally trapezoidal shape. The strip is cut from the wall of a loofah pod, aligned with the axial direction of the pod, and the inner face is then bonded to the dowel using a non-water-soluble adhesive. <IMAGE>
Description
BODY CLEANSING DEVICE
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a device for cleansing inaccessible areas of the body, particularly (but not exclusively) between the toes.
BACKGROUND
Certain areas of the body such as between the toes are difficult to clean using conventional sponges, brushes, flannels and the like.
An aim of the present invention may be viewed as being to provide a device which is suitable for the purpose.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention proposes a body cleansing device comprising a head of loofah or loofah-like reticulate material secured to a rigid elongate handle.
The preferred reticulate material is an elongate length of natural loofah, but synthetic reticulate materials, e.g. plastics, could also be used.
The handle may also be of synthetic materials such as plastics, but natural cellulose-based materials are preferred, e.g. wood.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention is exemplified in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a side view of a body cleansing
device of the invention, and
Figure 2 is an end view of the device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The device which is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the drawings includes a length of roundsection wood dowel 1. At one end of the dowel an elongate strip of natural loofah 2 is secured to the side face of the dowel. The strip of loofah 2 occupies about half the length of the dowel 1 and, in end view (Fig. 2) is of generally trapezoidal shape. The strip is cut from the wall of a loofah pod, aligned with its axial direction, by means of two mutually inclined slits disposed such that the slits are closer at the inner face 3 of the pod wall than they are at the outer face 4. The inner face 3 is then bonded to the dowel using a suitable non-water-soluble adhesive. The opposite end of the dowel 1 forms a handle 5.
In use, the loofah is wetted so that it becomes soft, and by holding the handle 5 the loofah can be inserted between the toes for example to stimulate and cleanse the skin.
It will be appreciated that the loofah could extend further around the dowel 1, up to a maximum of 3600.
The device is inexpensive to produce, employs safe natural products, and has a useful life.
Claims (10)
1. A body cleansing device comprising a head of loofah or loofah-like reticulate material secured to a rigid elongate handle.
2. A body cleansing device according to Claim 1, in which the head comprises an elongate length of natural loofah.
3. A body cleansing device according to Claim 2, in which the length of loofah is cut from the loofah pod so as to extend axially of the pod.
4. A body cleansing device according to Claim 2 or 3, in which the inner surface of the loofah pod is secured to the handle.
5. A body cleansing device according to any preceding claim, in which the head is of generally trapezoidal shape in end view, with side walls diverging away from the handle.
6. A body cleansing device according to any preceding claim, in which the handle is formed of a natural cellulose-based material.
7. A body cleansing device according to Claim 5, in which the handle is formed of wood.
8. A body cleansing device according to any preceding claim, in which the handle is of substantially circular transverse cross section.
9. A body cleansing device according to any preceding claim, in which the head is bonded to the handle by means of a non-water-soluble adhesive.
10. A body cleansing device which is substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9205328A GB2264864A (en) | 1992-03-10 | 1992-03-10 | Body cleansing device |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9205328A GB2264864A (en) | 1992-03-10 | 1992-03-10 | Body cleansing device |
Publications (2)
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GB9205328D0 GB9205328D0 (en) | 1992-04-22 |
GB2264864A true GB2264864A (en) | 1993-09-15 |
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GB9205328A Withdrawn GB2264864A (en) | 1992-03-10 | 1992-03-10 | Body cleansing device |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2338648A (en) * | 1998-06-25 | 1999-12-29 | Sophia Basi | Cleaning device with resilient head mounting |
US6895629B1 (en) * | 2004-07-15 | 2005-05-24 | Michael James Wenzler | Double sided toothbrush |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB954778A (en) * | 1963-03-25 | 1964-04-08 | Albert Siegfried Swanson | Back scrubbing bath accessory |
GB1354288A (en) * | 1970-07-17 | 1974-05-22 | Dennis N J | Foot hygiene aid |
US4813094A (en) * | 1988-01-25 | 1989-03-21 | Krotine Michael L | Disposable genital cleaner |
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Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB954778A (en) * | 1963-03-25 | 1964-04-08 | Albert Siegfried Swanson | Back scrubbing bath accessory |
GB1354288A (en) * | 1970-07-17 | 1974-05-22 | Dennis N J | Foot hygiene aid |
US4813094A (en) * | 1988-01-25 | 1989-03-21 | Krotine Michael L | Disposable genital cleaner |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2338648A (en) * | 1998-06-25 | 1999-12-29 | Sophia Basi | Cleaning device with resilient head mounting |
US6895629B1 (en) * | 2004-07-15 | 2005-05-24 | Michael James Wenzler | Double sided toothbrush |
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