Abstract: A shower wall back scrubber and massager that is replaceably attachable to a wall of a shower and fluidly connectable to a head of the shower so as to clean and massage a showerer with a back that comes in contact therewith. The massager includes a pad, attaching apparatus, fluid connecting apparatus, and cleaning and massaging apparatus. The pad is replaceably attachable to the wall of the shower and contactable by the showerer. The attaching apparatus replaceably attaches the pad to the wall of the shower so as to allow the shower wall back scrubber and massager to be replaceably attachable to the wall of the shower. The fluid connecting apparatus fluidly connects the pad to the head of the shower so as to allow the shower wall back scrubber and massager to be fluidly connectable to the head of the shower and receive water therefrom.

Abstract: A new Foot Scrubbing Apparatus for cleaning and scrubbing feet and hands. The inventive device includes a base member having an upper contoured surface, a plurality of bristles secured to the upper surface, a between digit scrubbing member removably secured to the upper surface, and suction cups on the bottom of the base member for securing the base member to a support surface.

Abstract: A foot scrubbing system including a base member. A plurality of suction cups are disposed on a lower surface of the base member. A plurality of foot bristles extend upwardly from the base member. Three toe bristles are disposed within the base member inwardly of an end portion thereof.

Abstract: A wall mounted back scrubber device includes a generally U-shaped mounting member including a central web portion, a pair of leg portions integral with the web portion, and a pair of outturned flanges integral with the leg portions. Suitable securing means are provided for securing the mounting on a vertical wall. An attachment plate is detachably secured to the mounting member by hooks which project through openings in the mounting member. Sponges formed from soft plastic mesh strips wound into rolls are connected to the attachment plate by the strips. In one embodiment a battery driven vibrator engages the mounting member to impart a vibratory motion to the back scrubber device.

Abstract: The devices of the brush-massage shower installation described in detail above do not pose any problems in practical application, while a person lets his body be massaged with the skin-friendly bristles, which he has selected himself, of a dry or water-spraying and wet-cleaning rotating massage roller (8).The brush-massage shower installation contains the advantages of freedom in the selection of the driving elements.a.) The water turbine gear (14), which is responsible for the infinitely variable drive of the water-spraying rotating massage roller (8), obtains its rotational force from the water supply provided, which is under pressure.b.

Abstract: A device to clean or apply a balm to a person's back includes a rigid base panel fastened to a wall with suction cups on a shower wall. The device includes a foam panel covered PVC sheet which in turn is covered with a plastic netting to reduce the sliding friction with an overall cover. The device may include a spinal scrubber between the cover and the netting of vertical row of semirigid block members attached to a panel all encased in foam and sealed film. Foam balm applicators may be attached on the cover either in netting pockets or with cotton balls attached on the foam applicators.

Abstract: A back scrubber includes a reversible cleaning pad having two sides. Each side has a different type of cleaning surface. There is a mechanism for selectively and releasably connecting the pad to a wall of a shower stall so that either side can face outwardly. The mechanism may include suction cups. The suction cups may be on both sides of the pad. Alternatively, the pad may have suction cup connectors accessible from both sides. The suction cups are then releasably connectible to the connectors on either side of the pad.

Abstract: A hand-held or wall-based shower which incorporates a shower spray nozzle or nozzles inside a body brush shaped to conform with the user's hand. This combination enables the user to realize total body bathing efficiency by scrubbing while lathering and rinsing. The apparatus consists of two separate components: a TOTAL BODY BRUSH; and a TUBING ASSEMBLY. On the front side of the brush, gentle but resilient bristles surround a shower spray nozzle or nozzles. On the back side of the brush, molded suctions cups and hook and loop material hand or finger straps are attached. With these additions, the brush and shower may be secured to any smooth surface or may be easily used manually. The tubing assembly is comprised of flexible tubing of adequate length and diameter with connections to a water source and the total body brush and a water regulator valve.

Abstract: A foot cleaning and massaging shower mat system comprising a mat in a generally rectangular configuration is disclosed. The mat system is comprised of an upper planar surface and a lower planar surface parallel with each other. The upper and lower surfaces are both formed in a rectangular configuration and are coupled around their periphery with an outwardly directed projection. An aperture is formed in the center of the mat and extends completely therethrough. An upwardly extending recess is formed from the lower surface of the mat peripherally around the aperture. An insert is positioned within the recess and has a plurality of apertures in a symmetric configuration. A plurality of upstanding bristle-like members extend upwardly from the upper surface of the mat between the aperture and the periphery.

Abstract: A shower mounted body washing apparatus for assisting a user in cleansing various parts of the body. An adjustable shower mounted device having a plurality of rotating cleansing brushes and spray nozzles operated by water pressure for washing the body of a user is provided. An adapter mounted in a water supply line diverts water to an adjustable housing having a plurality of rotatable washing brushes mounted thereon. Water flow through the housing engages impellers thereby driving the washing brushes. A plurality of housing apertures produce spray for cleansing the user. A hand brush is provided for localized cleansing. The hand brush incorporates a single rotating brush driven by an impeller housed within the brush body and powered by water diverted by the supply line adapter. A soap dispenser selectively injects soap into the water supply for optimum cleansing.

Abstract: A multipurpose appliance for attaching to a wall an accessory used to clean, rub, massage or depilate areas of the body is disclosed. The appliance comprises a frame made of metal, plastic or any other suitable material having wall attachment. The cleaning-rubbing accessory may be slid in a vertical direction. The invention is provided with a fixing unit that allows the cleaning-rubbing accessory to be fixed at a desired height.

Abstract: A back scrubbing device is adapted to be secured to a shower wall. The device includes a main housing that has front and rear walls, opposing side walls and top and bottom walls. The front wall has a plurality of perforations formed therethrough and the top and bottom walls each have an opening formed therethrough. A water supply hose has one end connected to the opening in the bottom wall of the main housing and the opposing end is secured to a shower head or bathtub faucet for supplying water to the device. A brush is secured to the front wall of the main housing and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The apertures in the brush are aligned with the perforations in the front wall of the main housing so that water can pass therethrough. A container for holding liquid soap is mounted in the main housing. The container includes a dispenser extending from the top wall of the housing for dispensing the liquid soap contained therein.

Abstract: A wall mounted back washer and applicator which may be used to wash, massage, or to apply lotion or salve to the back of the human torso without assistance. The device includes a foam pad mounted to a rigid plate which contains a plurality of suction cups for demountably attaching to any wall surface. In the alternative, the foam pad may be replaced by or used in conjunction with an inflatable bladder 40 which is inflated or deflated according to the user's desires for a rougher or softer application surface. The size of the device accommodates for the use of any standard size wash cloth. Fabric of equal or larger size and thickness can be used with the device.

Abstract: A back washing and scrubbing apparatus comprising a gearbox having an inlet and an outlet with the inlet adapted to be coupled to a water line; a nozzle having an base end and a tip end with the tip end coupled to the outlet; a gear mechanism disposed in the gearbox and coupled to the tip end of the nozzle with the gear mechanism adapted to rotate due to water flow from the inlet to the outlet, thus enabling rotation of the nozzle; a rotating pulsating mechanism disposed within the nozzle for intermittently allowing passage of flowing water from the base end thereof; a perforated surface coupled to the base end of the nozzle to define a shower head for delivering rotating and pulsating streams of water therefrom; and an agitation actuator mechanism adapted to be engagably coupled with the gear mechanism by a bather for intermittently interrupting its rotation, thus enabling agitated rotation of the shower head.

Abstract: A flexible honeycomb apparatus for scrubbing, bathing, washing humans and inanimate items, including a first panel, a first handling means, and a second handling means. The first panel includes a honeycomb core formed of undulated strips of resilient thermoplastic material, thermal compression bonded together at a plurality of bond joints to form cell walls defining a plurality of contiguous regularly shaped cells. The core has a first surface formed at a first extremity of the cell wall, a second surface formed at a second extremity of the cell wall, a first length edge oriented parallel to the bond joints, a second length edge oppositely disposed and parallel to the first length edge, a first width edge oriented perpendicular to the bond joints, and a second width edge oppositely disposed and parallel to the first width length.

Abstract: A motorized scrubber for effectively cleaning a dorsal portion of an individual. The scrubber includes a plurality of rotating brushes powered by an electric motor. The device may be conveniently secured to a shower wall or the like by suction cups provided thereon. A soap dispenser provides soap to a center area of each of the plurality of brushes and an alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a water supply assembly for rinsing a user's back.

Abstract: A shower apparatus includes a primary shower head having fluid connection to a three-way valve member, with the three-way valve member permitting selective fluid flow to the primary shower housing permitting fluid flow selectively to the primary shower head, a pulse shower head, or a brush shower head. The brush shower head is arranged to permit directing a liquid soap through the brush shower head onto a user of the organization.

Abstract: An automatic bathing apparatus including a carrier controlled by a lifting mechanism to carry a revolvable sponge cylinder and a water spray pipe and a massager up and down along two upright racks inside a housing, a concealable slidable sink and a water tap inside the housing, two revolvable auxiliary sponge cylinders mounted on the housing on the outside at lower elevations, an internal shower at the top, an external shower above the auxiliary sponge cylinders, a tooth mug holder and a dryer on the housing on the outside.

Abstract: A device for washing a person's feet while the person is standing in an upright position includes a housing and brushes. The housing has a bottom wall first and second side walls and an open front end and rear end. The brushes include bottom brushes which are attached to the bottom wall, front side brushes which are attached to the side walls near the front end of the housing and rear side brushes which are attached to the side walls near the rear end of the housing. The device includes suction cups or the like for securing the housing to the floor of the shower or similar floor surface. The device is used by placing liquid soap or other cleaning agents into the housing while keeping both hands free to hold on to the shower walls, railing, or the like. A person using the device places their foot within the housing and moves it back and forth past the bottom brushes, front side brushes, and rear side brushes to clean the foot thoroughly.

Abstract: A back cleaning apparatus which is adapted to be mounted in either a shower or bathtub. The apparatus includes suction cups for removably attaching it to the wall of a shower or bathtub. The cleaning surface comprises a sponge rubber member provided with a covering member such as indoor-outdoor carpet.

Abstract: A backwasher is provided and consists of three essential elements. A back element for retaining a resilient nonabsorbent pillow-like member in conjunction with a front engaging member which attaches to the rear member by means of frictionally engaging a cloth-like material extended over the surface of the resilient member whereby the resilient member covered by the cloth-like material when mounted vertically on a wall functions as a backwasher or backscrubber when a person moves their back over the protruding surface of the pillow-like member. The device is adapted so that a person may use a personal wash cloth for backscrubbing and then remove same for continued bathing and such that the device may be easily disinfected for use by different persons in a hotel environment.

Abstract: A shower unit including an upper rotating disk pad, a lower oscillating brush assembly, two liquid soap spray nozzles, a constant temperature water valve and a shower head. The shower unit mounts to the wall of an existing shower stall, and may be constructed to suit the needs of particular individuals.

Abstract: A brush for scrubbing and scratching the human body includes a plate portion having a front face and a rear face, a plurality of bristles extending from the front face and an attachment mechanism for attaching the brush to a wall with the front face being directed away from the wall. The attachment mechanism preferably provides removable attachment to a wall, and may be a plurality of suction cups. The front face of the plate portion preferably has essentially the same surface area as an average person's back. The outer edges of the front face optionally have the essential outline of the upper human torso. The bristles optionally have a stiffness and an end roundness suitable for comfortably scratching a person's back when dry. The bristles are preferably provided in clusters, and each cluster of bristles may converge into a first end of a stem member extending through the plate portion, and a suction cup may be attached to a second end of the stem member.

Abstract: A pliable, waterproof mat has a rough, fibrous surface and a woven backing. A fabric tape extends about the mat perimeter which, along with stitching, serves to hold fabric closure pieces in place on the mat backing. Wall surface attachment, either to a room wall or a bathtub wall, is accomplished by the use of adhesively backed fabric closure pieces of either strip or patch shape with the latter used for temporary installation. A waterproof container permits packing of a damp mat in a suitcase.

Abstract: A bathroom accessory includes a base member; suction cups on one face of the base member for removably mounting the accessory to a mounting surface, such as the wall of a shower or the wall of or adjacent to a bathtub; a plurality of projections projecting from the opposite face of the base member for massaging the back of user when the accessory is mounted to the mounting surface; and a flexible back-cleaning pad removably attached to cover the outer tips of at least some of the projections for cleaning the back of the user.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to fluid powered brushes. A preferred embodiment is directed to a toothbrush powered by water enroute to a shower head. The toothbrush includes a handle and an operating head detachably connected thereto. A plurality of brush heads are positioned adjacent the operating head. A fluid driven impeller is disposed upstream of the outlet of the shower head. A flexible cable is connected at one end to the impeller and at the other end to the brush heads. The flexible cable rotates upon rotation of the impeller to drive the brush heads. A fluid powered toothbrush formed in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention is adapted to efficiently drive multiple brush heads. Furthermore, no fluid need be drawn off the shower to power the toothbrush.

Abstract: A back scrubber device adapted to be mounted in a shower stall or on the wall of a bathtub including a substantially U-shaped back scrubber bar having a central portion and first and second spaced leg portions, the central portion being connectible to a wall support mounting bracket and the spaced portions of said bar being sufficiently spaced to fit a person therebetween, scrubber means attached at one end of one of the spaced leg portions and the other spaced leg portion providing a handle means, the scrubber being movable in an up and down motion to scrub a person's back through movement of the handle means by the person standing between the two spaced leg portions of the back scrubber bar.

Abstract: A multi-function shower head comprising a shower head body mounted at the upper end of a grip and several units for making bubbles, message, scrubbing, etc. passible to be selectably and additionally attached on the shower head body. The shower head body is provided with three water passages to be selectably connected with a tubular water passage in the grip for water to run out of many small holes in the outer surface of the shower head body. The grip also has a tubular passage for soap solution and a tubular passage for a wire rope to fit in and rotated by a motor so as to rotate a cylindrical shaft used for combining any of the several extra units for different purposes of bathing.

Abstract: An organization arranged for mounting in a fixed relationship relative to a shower wall and the like, including a rigid support plate, with a matrix of suction cups mounted to a rear surface thereof. Alternating resilient and deformable polymeric projections are arranged in rows alternating with bristle brush rows, each of an equal predetermined length. A modification of the invention includes elongate blade members formed with a forward edge wherein each blade member and edge are arranged in a parallel alternating relationship relative to the brush and projection rows. A further modification arranges the blade members in a perimeter orientation to define a framework about the brush and projection rows to provide a wiping relationship of soap and moisture on an individual's back.

Abstract: A hand held shower head especially--but not exclusively--for personal use has a porous sponge removably clamped over the holes from which a water spray normally issues. The sponge converts the spray into a flowing cascade of water. The sponge is changeable so that each user may have a clean surface, as he sees fit or so that different spray characteristics may be achieved. An arrangement is provided for hanging up the sponge if a user wishes to use the shower with the spray instead of with the cascading flow of water.

Abstract: A shower, which is incorporated with an adapter through a water pipe and an inner water tube for fastening in a water faucet to guide water to discharge from a perforated nozzle on the shower head thereof to produce fine streams of water for shower bath. A plurality of water channels are made inside the shower head and controlled by a drain cock in the handle portion of the shower head permitting flow of water to drive a swivel brush to rotate for body friction and simultaneously to discharge from the perforated nozzle so as produce fine streams of water for shower bath.

Abstract: A shower device includes a housing having a longitudinally elongated slit substantially in center part of the housing, substantially all constituents of the device being accommodated within the housing, so that a guide rail is disposed along the slit and a slider carrying a shower nozzle is displaced by a drive means for reciprocation along the guide rail with the shower nozzle disposed at the slit. The device is thus made excellent in the appearance and also in the safety with all water hoses disposed inside the housing.

Abstract: A wall-mountable back brush (10) comprises a base (12), bristles (14, 16) thereon, and suction cups (20) secured thereto in adjustable spaced apart relationship. The base (12) is preferably curved in accordance with the curvature of the lumbar region.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved foot spraying and cleaning device which includes a pair of opposed facing brushes, each of which has embedded therein an elongated bar having a plurality of fluid outlets therein, with the outlets of the respective bars facing one another. Flow of fluid through the bars is controlled by a foot-actuated valve mechanism. Aesthetic housings may be provided for the brushes which may be made to resemble shells.

Abstract: A back washer is provided and consists of a sponge rubber washing member affixed to a flat flexible rubber base plate that is removably mounted to a flat surface so that a person can wash their back against the washing member when in shower and bathtub.

Abstract: A boby brush shower stall in which a body brush is vertically oriented and supported from a single bearing, and driven through a clutch mechanism from a gear box and electrical motor at a speed range greater than about 90 rpm and below about 120 rpm. The body brush is mounted on the vertical drive shaft and has soft flexible bristles which hang and droop downwardly at speeds below 90 rpm and which extends substantially horizontally when rotated at speeds above 90 rpm and a spray bar sprays liquid on the elongated body brush at spaced points along the length thereof to maintain the lubricity of the bristles at a certain level. The bristles are soft and flexible and conform to body contours to provide the unique massage, clean and scrubbing action to cleanse the skin surfaces of dirt, scale and provide a certain invigorating action.

Abstract: A brush assembly having a pair of elongate brushes mounted in a spaced apart manner on a base having an outer wall disposed about the brushes. A hanger engages a bath or shower enclosure member and includes a hook for insertion within an opening in said base. Handles on the base facilitate relocation of the base from a stowed position on the hanger into place on a wall surface. Wall attachment is by suction cups on the rear side of the base with a lever provided for urging the base away from a supporting wall surface and facilitating return of the brush assembly to a stowed position. A double sided adhesive member may be used to permanently secure the base to a wall surface.

Abstract: The apparatus consists of a vertically upright rotatable brush roller (4) arranged in an outwardly opening groove (5) of a water-tight housing (3). An arcuate water supply pipe (14) with plural water nozzles (15) is provided above the upper peripheral edge of the roller. The periphery of the roller projects from the groove. The side edges of the groove are provided with air-jet nozzles (16) which are directed tangentially to the roller. A standing against the brush roller (4) permits a washing and/or massaging of the human body, whereby the washing process is aided by a curtain of water created by the water supply to the water pipe (14) having plural downwardly directed water nozzles (15). An acceleration of the drying process is enhanced by the air-jet nozzles (16). The brush roller (4) is equipped with nylon bristles.

Abstract: A cleaning device, which also has massaging capabilities, and which includes a housing with a drive motor or water driven turbine in it, a pair of brushes or generally cylindrical sponge pads which are on opposite ends of a shaft, and a transmission connecting the shaft to the drive motor or turbine. The shaft is in a vertical tube which forms the `cross-bar` of a T-shaped structure, a further tube forming the `upright` of the T-shaped structure and extending horizontally from the housing. The transmission is in this further tube. Each cleaning pad can be ribbed, the ribs of the two pads being out of alignment. In the preferred form the device is a bathroom fitting.

Abstract: A back scrubbing device comprising a plate having a main surface from which there extend a plurality of suction cups adapting the device to be mounted to a shower stall wall in a temporary location and, from the other main surface, there extends a plurality of bristles against which one may rub the back to clean it after it has been soaped.

Abstract: A massaging and scrubbing device for the human back consists of a closed cell foam plastic base member of relatively high density and rigidity and a layer of closed cell foam plastic sheet material adhered to the base member. The sheet material has a mildly abrasive exposed surface and high compressibility and flexibility so that all recesses on a human back are engaged by the sheet as the back is moved back and forth while pressed against the device. The device can be used with or without soap and water applied thereto depending on whether one wants only a massage or a combined back scrub and massage.

Abstract: A back washer and massager supported on a shower wall or bathtub and includes a pad of foam plastic with a waterproof cover and a rigid backing plate supported by a plurality of suction cups with a terry cloth or similar fabric cover mounted on the pad to enable easy removal for laundering and the like with the cover for the pad including a pocket on the interior surface thereof to receive soap positioned in a net bag so that a person taking a shower or bath can position their back or any other inaccessible area of their body against the surface of the terry cloth or other fabric cover and by moving the body area engaged with the cover provide a washing or massaging function on the surface area of the body.

Abstract: A device for back washing and the like including a guide assembly with a front panel having a zigzag slot therethrough comprising a plurality of interconnected, alternating, sloped runs. A traveler assembly is mounted on the guide assembly and is movable along the runs. The traveler assembly includes a mounting block with a guide pin extending therefrom and having a retainer attached thereto for retaining the guide pin slidably positioned within the slot. A pad or brush is detachably mounted on the mounting block for engagement by a person simultaneously with the traveler assembly moving on the guide assembly.

Abstract: The present device provides a complete stationary unit including brushes and sponges. The unit is removeable affixed to a tub or shower wall wherein the bather can, by his or her own movement against the brushes and sponges in the unit easily and efficiently wash his or her back or other inaccessible parts of their bodies. The device includes a soap dispencer which dispences liquid soap onto the brushes and sponges as they are contacted by the user's body.

Abstract: A velvet-like covered sponge inner-layer bathing brush having a pair of opposed retractable handles each connected to the body of the brush by a set of strings, with retracting means located within said body.

Abstract: A partition-wall arrangement comprises a hollow post which is stationary mountable on that corner of a bath or shower tub which is diagonally opposed to a room corner in which the tub is installed. The hollow post is mounted by clamping it between the tub and the room ceiling. The hollow post contains one or a pair of winding shafts at which a pair of flexible partition-walls is wound up, which can be extracted against the effect of a return spring respectively through a vertical slit or a pair of slits into directions which form a right angle with one another and can be connected in the extracted positions at opposed room walls.