CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. Design Patent Application Serial Number 29/622,614 entitled Back Invigorator Brush and filed on Oct. 18, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE Often an individual will may desire to scratch, massage, or apply lotion to his/her back. In such situations, it is difficult for the individual to reach his back with his hands to scratch, massage, or apply lotion.
There are back scratchers, which include a long shaft and a scratching mechanism on a far end. These back scratchers can be used to reach places on the individual's back that cannot be reach with the individual's hands. However, these back scratchers have limited capabilities.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The system is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numbers indicate identical or functionally similar elements. Additionally, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the drawing in which the reference number first appears.
FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of a back invigorator in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure having a brush implement attached thereto.
FIG. 1B is an exploded top perspective view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a brush end view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a side view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a handle end view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 is an opposing side view of FIG. 4 of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1.
FIG. 9 is a top view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 11 is a brush end view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 12 is a side view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 13 is a handle end view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 14 is another side view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 15 is a top view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 16 is a bottom view of the back invigorator depicted in FIG. 1 in a collapsed state.
FIG. 17 is a top view of a loofa implement configured for attaching to a shaft of the back invigorator of FIG. 1A.
FIG. 18 is a bottom view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 19 is a loofa end view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 20 is a hinge end view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 21 is a side view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 22 is an opposing side view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 23 is a top view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 24 is a bottom view of the loofa implement of FIG. 17.
FIG. 25 is a top view of a roller implement configured for attaching to a shaft of the back invigorator of FIG. 1A.
FIG. 26 is a bottom view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
FIG. 27 is a loofa end view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
FIG. 28 is a hinge end view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
FIG. 29 is a side view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
FIG. 30 is an opposing side view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
FIG. 31 is a top view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
FIG. 32 is a bottom view of the roller implement of FIG. 25.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION The detailed description describes an exemplary back-invigorator device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The back-invigorator device comprises an implement on one end, which can be a brush, a loofa, or a roller. On the other end is a handle. Interposed between the implement on the one end and the handle on the other end is a detachable hinge. The detachable hinge allows the back-invigorator device to be expanded in use and collapsed when not in use. The back-invigorator device may be expanded and used to scratch, rub, or roll a user's back by grasping the handle and positioning the implement end of the back-invigorator device in proximity to the user's back. The back-invigorator device may be collapsed, for example, for transporting.
FIG. 1A depicts a top perspective view of a back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Note that FIG. 1A shows the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. That is, a handle 101 is substantially in alignment with a brush 102. Further note that the back-invigorator device 100 has a slight curvature, curving downward from the handle 101 to a central hinge and detachment mechanism 103 and to the brush 102. The back-invigorator device 100 may be comprised of any nonflexible-type material, such as a hard plastic, wood, or metal.
The handle 101 is comprised of a grip 104. In one embodiment, the grip 104 is comprised of a slip-free material, e.g., rubber. On a top side, the grip 104 comprises a plurality of indentations 105. Further, on a bottom side, the grip 104 comprises an indentation 106. The indentations 105 are configured for receiving fingers (not shown) of a user (not shown), and the indentation 106 is configured for receiving a thumb (not shown) of the user. In this way, the user grasps the back-invigorator device 100 via the handle 101.
The back-invigorator device 100 comprises a shaft 107 that extends from the handle 101 to the central hinge and detachment mechanism 103. Further, the back-invigorator device 100 comprises a shaft 108 that extends from the central hinge and detachment mechanism 103 to the brush 102. Note that in the embodiment depicted, the girth of the shaft 108 increases from the central hinge mechanism 103 to the brush 102.
On a top side, the brush 102 comprises base plate 109. The base plate 109 is substantially flat relative to the shaft 108. In this regard, the shaft 108 is integral with the base 109, which is substantially rectangular. Further, the brush 102 comprises a plurality of bristles 110. The bristles 110 extend from a bristle plate (not shown but shown in FIG. 1B). Note that the bristles 110 are on the bottom of the back-invigorator device 100 as is the thumb indentation 106.
In operation, a user (not shown) grasps the handle 101 placing his/her fingers in the top indentations 105 of the grip 104 and his/her thumb in the bottom indentation 106. The user positions the back-invigorator device 100 in a position such that the bristles 110 may interact with the user's back (not shown). The user can then brush his/her back with the bristles 110 by moving the back-invigorator device 100 in an up and/or down or side-to-side motion while grasping the handle 101.
FIG. 1B is an exploded view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Note that as described above, the back-invigorator device 100 is comprised of a nonflexible-type material, e.g., hard plastic, wood, or metal. Further, the grip 104 is comprised of a flexible-type material, e.g., rubber.
The shaft comprises a molded section 123 that mimics the grip 104. In this regard, for the handle 101, the grip 104 fits over the section 123 so that the inflexible-type material out of which the shaft is made supports the flexible-type material out of which the grip 104 is made.
The hinge and detachment mechanism 103 comprises a hinge receptacle 122 that engages another hinge receptacle 121. Each of the receptacles 122 and 121 comprises an opening which is configured for receiving a hinge pin 120. The hinge mechanism 103 enables the back-invigorator device 100 to be expanded for use and collapsed for transport. Further, the hinge pin 120 may be removed and another implement may be attached to the shaft 107, which is described further herein.
The brush 102 comprises the base plate 109 and a bristle plate 131. The base plate 109 comprises protrusions 124 and 125 that have substantially rectangular openings therein. The shaft 108 extends rectangularly on the brush end and comprises a substantially rectangular opening 130 for receiving the base plate 109. Further, the rectangular portion of the shaft 108 comprises coupling openings 126 and 127 for receiving and securing the protrusions 124 and 125, respectively, on the base plate 109. The bristle plate 131 comprises protrusions 128 and 129 that are also received and secured by the openings 126 and 127, respectively.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the back-invigorator device 100 showing the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. The handle 101 comprises the grip 104 installed on the shaft 107. The brush 102 comprises the plurality of bristles 110 on an end of the shaft 108. The shaft 107 is hingedly coupled to the shaft 108. Thus, the back-invigorator device 100 may be moved from an extended shape (as shown) to a collapsed shape shown herein.
FIG. 3 is a brush end view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. The end view shown illustrates the curvature of the back-invigorator device 100. In this regard, the handle 101 is below the brush 102 in that the shaft 107 (FIG. 1A) curves downward toward the hinge and detachment mechanism 103 (FIG. 1A) and the shaft 108 (FIG. 1A) curves downward toward the brush 102.
FIG. 4 is a side view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. The handle 101 is coupled to shaft 107. Note that the handle 101 may be separate from or integral with the shaft 107. The brush 102 is coupled to the shaft 108. Note that the brush 102 may be separate from or integral with the shaft 108. Coupling shaft 107 to shaft 108 is a hinge mechanism 103.
FIG. 5 is a handle end view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. The end view shown illustrates the curvature of the back-invigorator device 100. In this regard, the handle 101 is below the brush 102 in that the shaft 107 (FIG. 1A) curves downward toward the hinge and detachment mechanism 103 (FIG. 1A) and the shaft 108 (FIG. 1A) curves downward toward the brush 102.
FIG. 6 is another side view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state showing the side opposing the side view shown in FIG. 4. The handle 101 is coupled to shaft 107. Note that the handle 101 may be separate from or integral with the shaft 107. The brush 102 is coupled to the shaft 108. Note that the brush 102 may be separate from or integral with the shaft 108. Coupling shaft 107 to shaft 108 is a hinge mechanism 103.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. The handle 101 is coupled to or integral with the shaft 107. The brush 102 is coupled to or integral with the shaft 108. The shaft 107 is coupled to the shaft 108 via a hinge mechanism 103 (FIG. 1A).
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the back-invigorator device 100 in an expanded state. The handle 101 is coupled to or integral with the shaft 107. The brush 102 is coupled to or integral with the shaft 108. The shaft 107 is coupled to the shaft 108 via a hinge mechanism 103.
FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. When the back-invigorator device 100 is not being used, the back-invigorator device 100 may be actuated to a collapsed state as shown. To collapse, the shaft 107 and shaft 108 bend at the hinge and detachment mechanism 103. In the collapsed state, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101. In the collapsed state, the back-invigorator device 100 is more easily transported.
FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. As described above, to collapse, the shaft 107 and shaft 108 bend at the hinge mechanism 103. In the collapsed state, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101. In the collapsed state, the back-invigorator device 100 is more easily transported.
FIG. 11 is a brush end view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. In the collapsed state, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101.
FIG. 12 is a side view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. In the collapsed state, the shaft 107 and shaft 108 bend at the hinge and detachment mechanism 103. Further, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101. In the collapsed state, the back-invigorator device 100 is more easily transported.
FIG. 13 is a hinge end view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. As described herein, the shaft 107 and the shaft 108 bend at hinge and detachment mechanism 103. When in the collapsed state, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101. In the collapsed state, the back-invigorator device 100 is more easily transported.
FIG. 14 is another side view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state showing the side opposing the side view shown in FIG. 12. In the collapsed state, the shaft 107 and shaft 108 bend at the hinge and detachment mechanism 103. Further, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101. In the collapsed state, the back-invigorator device 100 is more easily transported.
FIG. 15 is a top view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. When in a collapsed state, the shaft 107 (FIG. 14) and the shaft 108 bend at hinge mechanism 103. In the collapsed state, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101.
FIG. 16 is a bottom view of the back-invigorator device 100 in a collapsed state. When in a collapsed state, the shaft 107 and the shaft 108 bend at hinge mechanism 103. In the collapsed state, the brush 102 is situated adjacent the handle 101.
As indicated hereinabove, the shaft 108 may be removed from the shaft 107. In such an embodiment, other types of implements may be attached to the shaft 107 that has differing applications.
FIG. 17 depicts a loofa attachment 1700 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The loofa attachment 1700 may be coupled to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B) by inserting the hinge pin 120 through the opening 1703 of the hinge mechanism 1705 of the loofa attachment 1700 and the opening 122 (FIG. 1B). Upon coupling, the loofa attachment 1700 is hingedly coupled to the shaft 170, and the loofa attachment 1700 may be collapsed like that shown in FIG. 9.
The loofa attachment 1700 comprises a shaft 1701 that increases in girth and terminates with a substantially rectangular head 1708. Coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1708 at the end of the shaft 1701 from the hinge mechanism 1705 is a loofa 1704.
In use, a user may use the back-invigorator device 100 with the loofa attachment 1700 to apply the loofa 1704 to the user's back (not shown) or any other part of the user's body.
FIG. 18 depicts a bottom view of the loofa attachment 1700. From the hinge mechanisms 1705 and 1706 extends a shaft 1701. At the opposing end of the shaft 1701 is the loofa 1704 coupled to the loofa attachment 1700.
FIG. 19 depicts a loofa end view of the loofa attachment 1700. As shown, the loofa 1704 is coupled to the loofa attachment 1700. Further, the loofa attachment 1700 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1705 and 1706 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) for coupling the loofa attachment 1700 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B) of the back-invigorator device 100.
FIG. 20 depicts a hinge end view of the loofa attachment 1700. The loofa attachment 1700 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1705 and 1706 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) for coupling the loofa attachment 1700 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B) of the back-invigorator device 100.
FIG. 21 is a side view of the loofa attachment 1700. As shown, the shaft 1701 extends from the hinge mechanism 1705 to the loofa end of the shaft 1701. The loofa 1704 is coupled to the rectangular portion 1708 of the shaft 1701.
FIG. 22 is an opposing side view of the loofa attachment 1700. As shown, the shaft 1701 extends from the hinge mechanism 1706 to the loofa end of the shaft 1701. The loofa 1704 is coupled to the rectangular portion 1708 of the shaft 1701.
FIG. 23 is a top view of the loofa attachment 1700. As shown, the loofa attachment 1700 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1705 and 1706 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) to couple the loofa attachment 1700 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B). The loofa attachment 1700 has the shaft 1701 that extends from the hinge end of the loofa attachment 1700, and the shaft 1701 increases in girth and terminates in the substantially rectangular head 1708. Coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1708 is the loofa 1704.
FIG. 24 is a bottom view of the loofa attachment 1700. As shown, the loofa attachment 1700 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1705 and 1706 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) to couple the loofa attachment 1700 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B). The loofa attachment 1700 has the shaft 1701 that extends from the hinge end of the loofa attachment 1700, and the shaft 1701 increases in girth and terminates in the substantially rectangular head 1708. Coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1708 is the loofa 1704.
FIG. 25 depicts a roller attachment 1800 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The roller attachment 1800 may be coupled to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B) by inserting the hinge pin 120 through the opening 1803 of the hinge mechanism 1805 of the roller attachment 1800 and the opening 122 (FIG. 1B). Upon coupling, the roller attachment 1800 is hingedly coupled to the shaft 170, and the roller attachment 1800 may be collapsed like that shown in FIG. 9.
The roller attachment 1800 comprises a shaft 1801 that increases in girth and terminates with a substantially rectangular head 1808. Coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1808 at the end of the shaft 1801 from the hinge mechanism 1805 is a roller 1804.
In use, a user may use the back-invigorator device 100 with the roller attachment 1800 to apply the loofa 1804 to the user's back (not shown) or any other part of the user's body.
FIG. 26 depicts a bottom view of the roller attachment 1800. From the hinge mechanisms 1805 and 1806 extends a shaft 1801. At the opposing end of the shaft 1801 is the roller 1804 coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1808 of the roller attachment 1800.
FIG. 27 depicts a roller end view of the roller attachment 1800. As shown, the roller 1804 is coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1808 of the roller attachment 1800.
FIG. 28 depicts a hinge end view of the roller attachment 1800. The roller attachment 1800 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1805 and 1806 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) for coupling the roller attachment 1800 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B) of the back-invigorator device 100.
FIG. 29 is a side view of the roller attachment 1800. As shown, the shaft 1901 extends from the hinge mechanism 1805 to the roller end of the shaft 1801. The roller 1804 is coupled to the rectangular portion 1808 of the shaft 1801.
FIG. 30 is an opposing side view of the roller attachment 1800. As shown, the shaft 1801 extends from the hinge mechanism 1806 to the roller end of the shaft 1801. The roller 1804 is coupled to the rectangular portion 1808 of the shaft 1801.
FIG. 31 is a top view of the roller attachment 1800. As shown, the roller attachment 1800 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1805 and 1806 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) to couple the roller attachment 1800 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B). The roller attachment 1800 has the shaft 1801 that extends from the hinge end of the roller attachment 1800, and the shaft 1801 increases in girth and terminates in the substantially rectangular head 1808. Coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1808 is the roller 1804.
FIG. 32 is a bottom view of the roller attachment 1800. As shown, the roller attachment 1800 comprises the hinge mechanisms 1805 and 1806 for receiving the hinge pin 120 (FIG. 1B) to couple the roller attachment 1800 to the shaft 107 (FIG. 1B). The roller attachment 1800 has the shaft 1801 that extends from the hinge end of the roller attachment 1800, and the shaft 1801 increases in girth and terminates in the substantially rectangular head 1808. Coupled to the substantially rectangular head 1708 is the loofa 1704.
