Abstract: A wand massager has an elongated handle with two parts pivotally joined together. The pivot is offset at an angle relative to the elognation so that the handle may be given a plurality of angular configuration ranging from straight to an angle of about 150.degree.. The handle terminates at one end in a disk having a thickness which provides an end face plate and a peripheral surface which is substantially perpendicular to the face plate at the end of the disk. The flat surface of the end plate and the peripheral surface having a plurality of different areas for giving a plurality of different massaging effects.

Abstract: An air bubbling mat, which may be placed in the bottom a bath tub, provides a turbulence within the water. The mat includes three hinged or plugged in, and hollow blow molded sections with depressions on one side to form air passage ways through the hollow bath mat. In one embodiment, short sections of convoluted hose interconnect the three sections at the hinge. In another embodiment, plug-in connectors provide communication for pressurized air between said sections. This embodiment may also include a latch means to secure the mats together. An input port is centrally formed on at least one edge of the center section to give a better distribution of air within the air passage ways and to drain the mat. On the opposite side, a centrally located port may be provided in most embodiments to make a connection for attachments.

Abstract: A shower shaver is made from two plastic piece parts. A first part is a handle in the nature of a pipe terminating in a fan-shaped or flared, tray like top surface. The other piece part is a cover or top which fits over and cooperates with the tray top to form a cavity which delivers a flared sheet of water toward orifices which cause the water to strike to a broad surfaces of said blade and then exits under the cutting edge of the blade with enough force to wash debris away from the blade. A notch beneath the flaired surface delivers a stream of water to the skin in advance of the cutting edge. A tubing or hose attached to the shower shaver razor leads to a nipple which may be interposed between a shower head and a plumbing pipe. A valve on the nipple provides a continuously variable control over the flow of water to the shaver and/or the shower head. A bracket or hanger is attached to the nipple to receive and support the razor when it is not in use.

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: The invention provides a combination of a shower shaver and a steam free mirror. A nipple fits between a plumbing pipe and a shower head. A T-shaped fitting is coupled to the nipple to receive a certain amount of shower water which is bled off during a shower. The other ends of the T-shaped fitting are coupled to said shower shaver and to a steam free mirror, respectively, whereby water from the shower is used both to lubricate and rinse said shaver and to control the temperature of said mirror.

Abstract: A whirlpool home appliance is built into a U-shaped housing for fitting over and clamping to the side of a bath tub. A water pump is in the side of the housing which is in the bath tub in order to energize the water in the tub. An air pump is in the side of the housing which is outside the tub in order to pump air to a bubbling bath mat which fits on the bottom of a bath tub. The motor for the appliance is a reversing motor which runs in either of two directions. A one-way clutch disconnects the water pump when the bubbling air mat is used. The air pump may run all of the time since the loading of an air pump is not so great that it must be disconnected when not in use. The housing is attached to the tub by a screw which has a large area of relatively soft padding with a radially distributed flexibility so that there is no abrupt discontinuity of clamping forces. The pad avoids and prevents damage to a plastic or fiber glass bath tub when the screw tightened.

Abstract: A toothbrush sanitizer has a housing containing a centrally located elongated ultraviolet bulb surrounded by cavities for receiving standing toothbrushes. The cavities having one side open to receive ultraviolet light, have highly reflective surfaces to reflect light passing through said open side toward all sides of the toothbrushes, and have bottom contours which make the toothbrushes self-aligning. An electronic circuit lights the ultraviolet bulb with a short on, long off duty cycle. The initial on cycle is longer than the rest of the on cycles and occurs immediately after the cover is closed. A labyrinth seal permits passage of a cooling updraft of air while blocking an escape of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A back massager is powered through a control unit attached to a back cushion via a cable. The control unit has a jack coupled to a control circuit and through the cable to the cushion. Either an AC adapter or a 12 DC battery adapter may be plugged into the jack. Therefore, the same massager may be used in the home or an automobile (or the equivalent thereof). An air bladder may be pumped up or exhausted to control the firmness of the cushion.

Abstract: A shower shaver is made from two plastic piece parts. A first part is a handle in the nature of a pipe terminating in a fan-shaped or flared, tray like top surface. The other piece part is a cover or top which fits over and cooperates with the tray top to form a cavity which delivers a flared sheet of water toward an orifice which strikes to broad surfaces of said blade and then exits under the cutting edge of the blade. The tubing or hose attached to the shower shaver razor leads to a nipple which may be interposed between a shower head and a plumbing pipe. A valve on the nipple provides a continuously variable control over the flow of water to the shaver and/or the shower head. A bracket or hanger is attached to the nipple to receive and support the razor when it is not in use.

Abstract: An air bubbling mat, which may be placed in the bottom a bath tub, provides a turbulence within the water. The mat includes three hinged or plugged in, and hollow blow molded sections with depressions on one side to form air passage ways through the hollow bath mat. In one embodiment, short sections of convoluted hose interconnect the three sections at the hinge or in another embodiment plug-in points provide communication for pressurized air between said sections. An input port is centrally formed on at least one edge of the center section to give a better distribution of air within the air passage ways and to drain the mat. On the opposite side, a centrally located port may be provided in most embodiments to make a connection for attachments.