BODY SCRUBBING DEVICE

Abstract

The disclosure provided herein is directed to a body scrubbing device. The body scrubbing device has a cleaning member and a connection member that are removably connected to a body of the body scrubbing device. The body scrubbing device is stackable and arrangeable with another body scrubbing device by interconnection between a male interconnection member and a female interconnection device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit U.S. Provisional Ser. No. 63/169,985 filed Apr. 2, 2021, the contents of this application is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This disclosure generally relates to a body scrubbing device. More specifically, and without limitation, the disclosure relates to a body scrubbing device and system that facilitates cleaning of an individual's own body when areas of the body cannot be readily reached for cleaning.

Body scrubbing brushes are known in the art. For instance, the use of a sponge, loofa, scrub brush, or wash cloth are commonly used to assist an individual while bathing. While useful, such devices have a number of deficiencies especially when used by an individual with limited mobility. Moreover, known body scrubbing devices come in standard sizes that are comparatively small for individuals who are larger, which results in the bathing process taking longer as the coverage provided by such body scrubbing devices is limited and comparatively small.

Thus it is a primary aspect of this disclosure to provide a body scrubbing device that improves upon the art.

Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a body scrubbing device that limits the mobility necessary for use.

Yet another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a body scrubbing device that is long lasting.

Yet another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a body scrubbing device that is stackable in a variety of positions.

Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a body scrubbing device that has easily replaceable elements.

Yet another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a body scrubbing device that is safe to use.

Another aspect of this disclosure is to provide a body scrubbing device that is easily adjustable.

These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the specification and claims.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The disclosure provides various aspects of a body scrubbing device.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device including: a body having a top surface and a bottom surface; the top surface having a male interconnection member; the bottom surface having a female interconnection member; a cleaning member connected to the body; and a connection member connected to the body.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the male interconnection member including a tooth having a T-shape, and the female interconnection member including a slot having an upside-down T-shape.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device wherein the male interconnection member and the female interconnection member are configured to connect the body to a second body of a second body scrubbing device in an offset configuration.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the male interconnection member including a front support and the female interconnection member including a ridge, wherein the ridge is formed by an offset of the bottom surface away from a front surface of the body.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including a second body scrubbing device having a second male interconnection member connected to the female interconnection member such that a second front support of the body scrubbing device is wholly received within the ridge.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including a rear surface of the body including a support column that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface, and the support column having a vertical opening that extends from the bottom surface towards the top surface.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the support column having a plurality of slats that extend between a pair of sides, and a first slat of the plurality of slats having a first notch that extends partially into the first slat, and a second slat of the plurality of slats having a second notch that extends partially into the second slat.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device wherein the first notch extends from a front surface of the body and the second notch extends from a rear surface of the body, wherein the first notch and the second notch overlap to form a portion of the vertical opening.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including a rear surface of the body having a first rear section, a second rear section, and a third rear section, wherein the second rear section includes at least one cavity and the at least one cavity provides access to a retention member of the cleaning member.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including a front surface of the body having at least one slit, wherein the at least one slit is in communication with a vertical opening of the body.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including a rear surface of the body having a first rear section, a second rear section, and a third rear section, wherein the first rear section and the second rear section include a plurality of connection member openings configured to removably receive the connection member.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including a first side surface and a second side surface having an arcuate shape, wherein the plurality of connection member openings are offset in a curved shape to conform with the arcuate shape of the first side surface and the second side surface.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device wherein each of the plurality of connection member openings align with a centralized opening in a structure within a cavity on a front surface.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the connection member including a cup that extends beyond a perimeter of the body.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the cleaning member including a base, a retention member, and a scrubbing surface, wherein the base has a circular and planar shape, the scrubbing surface is connected to the base and includes a plurality of bristles having a conical shape, and the retention member including a neck that extends from the base to an outer edge with a flange having an arcuate portion and a flat portion which extends around the outer edge with the flat portion positioned between the arcuate portion and the base.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device including: a body; a connection member connected to the body; a cleaning member connected to the body; and the cleaning member including a base, a retention member, and a scrubbing surface.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device wherein the base has a circular and planar shape.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the scrubbing surface connected to the base and including a plurality of bristles having a conical shape such that the plurality of bristles have a larger diameter abutting the base and taper away from the base.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the retention member including a neck that extends from the base to an outer edge, and a flange positioned around the outer edge.

In some aspects, the techniques broadly described herein relate to a body scrubbing device further including the flange including an arcuate portion that extends towards the outer edge and a flat portion that is positioned between the arcuate portion of the base.

This has outlined, rather broadly, the features, advantages, solutions, and benefits of the disclosure in order that the description that follows may be better understood. Additional features, advantages, solutions, and benefits of the disclosure will be described in the following. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures and related operations for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions and related operation do not depart from the teachings of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features, together with further objects and advantages, will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying Figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the Figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a side view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a body scrubbing device and a second body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of a body scrubbing device according to an aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a view of a plurality of body scrubbing devices according to an aspect of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosure described herein is directed to different aspects of a body scrubbing device and related system. The detailed description set forth below, in connection with the appended drawings, is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein may be practiced. These descriptions include specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the various concepts. It will be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that these concepts may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring such concepts. As described herein, the use of the term “and/or” is intended to represent an “inclusive OR”, and the use of the term “or” is intended to represent an “exclusive OR”.

The disclosure is described herein with reference to certain aspects, iterations, embodiments, and examples but it is understood that the disclosure can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the aspects set forth herein. For example, the invention described herein details certain features being present on either a top surface or a bottom surface, however, it is contemplated that the positioning to could mirrored.

Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements or components, these elements or components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element or component from another. Hence, a first element discussed herein could be termed a second element without departing from the teachings of the present application. It is understood that actual systems or fixtures embodying the disclosure can be arranged in many different ways with many more features and elements beyond what is shown in the drawings. For the same or similar elements or features, the same reference numbers may be used throughout the disclosure.

It is to be understood that when an element or component is referred to as being “on” another element or component, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. Furthermore, relative terms such as “between”, “within”, “below”, and similar terms, may be used herein to describe a relationship of one element or component to another. It is understood that these terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the disclosure in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures.

With reference to the Figures aspects of a body scrubbing device 10 are shown according to the disclosure. The body scrubbing device 10 comprises a body 12, at least one cleaning member 14, and at least one connection member 16 configured to adhere to an external surface 18 (not shown), such as a wall of a shower.

In some aspects, the body 12 comprises a front surface 20, a rear surface 22, a top surface 24, a bottom surface 26, a first side surface 28, and a second side surface 30. In particular aspects, the body 12 comprises a pill shape that is formed by a perimeter 32 comprised of the top surface 24, the bottom surface 26, the first side surface 28, and the second side surface 30.

In other aspects, the front surface 20 comprises a first front section 34, a second front section 36, and a third front section 38, wherein the first front section 34 extends from the first side surface 28 to the second front section 36, the second front section 36 extends from the first front section 34 to the third front section 38, and the third section extends from the second front section 36 to the second side surface 30.

In further aspects, the first front section 34 and the third front section 38 comprise one or more front cavities 40. Within the at least one front cavity 40 is at least one of a front support structure 42 that provides rigidity to the body 12 in the absence of the front surface 20. In still further aspects, a connection member receiver 44 is positioned within the at least one front cavity 40, wherein the connection member receiver 44 is configured to removably receive one of the at least one connection member 16. In particular aspects, the connection member receiver 44 is a structure 46, which in some aspects is circular, and comprises a centralized opening 48 configured to receive the at least one connection member 16 as described herein. In other aspects, the front support structure 42 extends from the connection member receiver 44 to the second front section 36 of the front surface 20 and/or the first side surface 28 and/or second side surface 30, respectively. In certain aspects, the first front section 34 and third front section 38 comprises at least three front cavities 40 each with a connection member receiver 44 positioned within each. In particular aspects, the at least three front cavities 40 are offset in a curve shape to conform to the pill shape of the body 12, which facilitates positioning the at least one connection member 16 in a desired location as described further herein. In still other aspects, the first front section 34 and third front section 38 comprise at least five front cavities 40 of which three of the front cavities 40 have a connection member receiver 44 positioned within each.

In still other aspects, the second front section 36 has a pill shape that is substantially shaped in conformance with the shape of the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30 as described further herein, which provides the advantage of limiting the area of the front surface 20 comprised of front cavities 40 to provide durability and rigidity to the body scrubbing device 10. In further aspects, the second front section 36 comprises at least one cleaning member opening 50 to removably receive one of the at least one cleaning member 14. In particular aspects, the second front section 36 comprises two cleaning member openings 50 with one cleaning member opening 50 positioned adjacent to or abutting a first side 52 of the second front section 36 and the other cleaning member opening 50 positioned adjacent to or abutting a second side 54 of the second front section 36. In this configuration, the space between the cleaning member openings 50 is maximized to allow cleaning member 14 of equal or substantially equal sizes to be received on the body scrubbing device 10 without overlapping one another.

In some aspects, the second front section 36 also comprises at least one slit 56 positioned in a central or generally central position through the front surface 20. The at least one slit 56 is configured to removably receive a handheld brush 58 (not shown), such as a scrub brush or tooth brush as described further herein.

In other aspects, the rear surface 22 comprises a first rear section 60, a second rear section 62, and a third rear section 64, wherein the first rear section 60 extends from the first side surface 28 to the second rear section 62, the second rear section 62 extends from the first rear section 60 to the third rear section 64, and the third rear section 64 extends from the second rear section 62 to the second side surface 30.

In some aspects, the first rear section 60 and the third rear section 64 comprise one or more connection member openings 66 configured to removably receive one of the at least one connection members 16. In further aspects, the at least one connection member opening 66 aligns with the connection member receiver 44 on the front surface 20 such that the connection member receiver 44 partially closes off the connection member opening 66. In still further aspects, the centralized opening 48 of the connection member receiver 44 has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the connection member opening 66. In certain aspects, the first rear section 60 and the third rear section 64 comprises at least three connection member openings 66 positioned within each. In particular aspects, the at least three connection member openings 66 are offset in a curve shape to conform to the pill shape of the body 12, which facilitates positioning the at least one connection member 16 in a desired location as described further herein.

In other aspects, the second rear section 62 has a pill shape that is substantially shaped in conformance with the shape of the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30 as described further herein. In some aspects, the second rear section 62 comprises one ore more rear cavities 68. In some such configurations, the at least one cleaning member opening 50 extends through the front surface 20 and into the at least one rear cavity 68 such that the cleaning member opening 50 extends through the entirety of the body 12 from the front to rear.

Within the at least one rear cavity 68 is at least one of a rear support structure 70 in some aspects that provides rigidity to the body 12 in the absence of the rear surface 22. In other aspects, the rear support structure 70 extends between the first rear section 60 and the third rear section 64, thereby providing the advantage of limiting the area of the rear surface 22 comprised of rear cavities 68 therein providing durability and rigidity to the body scrubbing device 10 while still providing advantages described herein.

In further aspects, the rear support structure 70 comprises a support column 72 that extends between the top surface 24 and the bottom surface 26. In some aspects, the support column 72 comprises a pair of sides 74 that extend to and from the top surface 24 and the bottom surface 26 in substantially parallel or parallel spaced alignment with one another, and in still further aspects, the support column 72 comprises one or more slats 76 that extend perpendicularly between the pair of sides 74. In yet further aspects, the one or more of the slats 76 comprise a notch 78 that extends partially into the slat 76 from either the front surface 20 or the rear surface 22 such that the notch 78 does not extend to the front surface 20 or rear surface 22 as depicted in the exemplary configuration of FIG. 7. In some aspects, the extension of the notch 78 alternates between extending from the front surface 20 and the rear surface 22 between the slats 76 that are consecutively adjacent to one another. However, in such configurations, at least a portion of the notches 78 overlap with one another such that a vertical opening 80 extends through the slats 76. In other aspects, the vertical opening 80 extends through the bottom surface 26 towards at least a center of the support column 72. In this way, the hand-held brush 58 can extend into the body 12 via access through the bottom surface 26. In other aspects having more than one of the slats 76, not all of the slats 76 have the notch 78.

In some aspects, the top surface 24 comprises a male interconnection member 82. In some aspects, the male interconnection member 82 comprises a front support 84 and/or one or more teeth 86. In particular aspects, the front support 84 extends upwardly from the top surface 24 adjacent to or abutting the intersection of the front surface 20 and the top surface 24. In other aspects, the front support 84 extends between and/or the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30.

In further aspects, the one or more teeth 86 extend upwardly from the top surface 24 adjacent to or abutting the intersection of the front surface 20 and the top surface 24. In configurations having a front support 84, the one or more teeth 86 extend from the front support 84 towards the rear surface 22, however, the one or more teeth 86 do not extend completely to the intersection of the rear surface 22 and the top surface 24. In other aspects, the one or more teeth 86 comprise a vertical male portion 88 and a horizontal male portion 90 that intersect with one another perpendicularly such that a T-shape is formed. In yet further aspects, the vertical male portion 88 extends to and between the top surface 24 and the horizontal male portion 90. In configurations having the front support 84 the vertical male portion 88 and/or the horizontal male portion 90 directly connect to the front support 84, which provides additional durability and rigidity to the one or more teeth 86. In other aspects having more than one of the teeth 86, the more than one teeth 86 are spaced apart from one another. In other aspects, the one or more teeth 86 are offset from the first side surface 28 and/or second side surface 30.

In still further aspects of the present invention, the bottom surface 26 comprises a female interconnection member 92. In some aspects, the bottom surface 26 comprises a ridge 94 that extends between the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30 with the ridge 94 being formed by an offset of the bottom surface 26 away from the front surface 20. In particular aspects, the shape of the ridge 94 conforms to the shape of the front support 84 of the male interconnection member 82.

In other aspects, the female interconnection member 92 comprises or more slots 96 that are configured to receive one of the one or more teeth 86 of the male interconnection member 82. In further aspects, the one or more slots 96 extend through the bottom surface 26 and a portion of the front surface 20. In still further aspects, the one or more slots 96 extend towards the rear surface 22 and in yet further aspects, extend towards but do not extend completely to the rear surface 22. In certain aspects, the distance the one or more slots 96 do not extend towards the rear surface 22 is equal to the depth of the front support 84 of the male interconnection member 82. In further aspects, the one or more slots 96 comprise a vertical female portion 98 and a horizontal female portion 100 that intersect with one another perpendicularly such that an upside-down T-shape is formed. In yet further aspects, the vertical female portion 98 extends from the bottom surface 26 inwardly towards the top surface 24 and the horizontal female portion 100 extends adjacent to the intersection of the bottom surface 26 and the front surface 20 such that in configurations comprising a ridge 94 the horizontal female portion 100 extends the ridge 94. As described herein, the female interconnection member 92 is configured to matingly receive the male interconnection member 82 with a second scrubbing device 10A and in certain aspects of the present invention, allow for the mating connection to result in flush alignment between the body 12 of the body scrubbing device 10 with the body 12A of the second scrubbing device 10A as the front support 84 is wholly receiving within the ridge 94.

Additionally, as described in aspects of the present invention herein, the vertical opening 80 extends through the bottom surface 26 permitting the insertion of the hand-held brush 58. In aspects of the invention where the body 12 is inverted where the bottom surface 26 is positioned to the top, the hand-held brush 58 can be inserted into the vertical opening 80 and retained therein by gravity. Moreover, the presence of the at least one slit 56 and the at least one rear cavity 68 allows for liquid coming off the hand-held brush 58 to drain from the body 12.

In other aspects of the present invention, the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30 have an arcuate shape that extends between the top surface 24 and the bottom surface 26. In this configuration, when the body scrubbing device 10 is used, the curvature of the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30 are less abrasive. Additionally, as described further herein, the curvature conforms substantially to the shape of the at least one cleaning member 14 such that the at least one cleaning member aligns with at least one of the first side surface 28 and the second side surface 30 thereby preventing contact with the body scrubbing device during use.

In some aspects, the at least one cleaning member 14 comprises a base 102, a scrubbing surface 104, and a retention member 106. In further aspects, the base 102 has a circular form such that the base 102 conforms or substantially conforms to the shape of the first side surface 28 and/or the second side surface 30.

Extending outwardly from the base 102 in relation to the body 12, is the scrubbing surface 104, which in some aspects is a plurality of bristles 108. In specific aspects, the plurality of bristles 108 extend one inch from the base 102, which provides the advantage of providing sufficient length to allow the plurality of bristles 108 to flex during use while also allowing for the plurality of bristles 108 to be enter between cervices on the individual. Alternatively or in combination with the scrubbing surface 104, the scrubbing surface 104 comprises a semi-abrasive material such as a cloth or a sponge, or the like. In particular aspects, the bristles 108 are of a material having a hardness rated between 88 and 88A on the Shore Hardness Scale to provide for sufficient cleaning action without being overly abrasive. In another aspect, the plurality of bristles 108 have a conical shape which provides the advantage of allowing the plurality of bristles 108 to have a larger connection area to base 102 and allowing the plurality of bristles 108 to gradually have more flex as the plurality of bristles 108 extend away from the base 102 such that the abrasive nature of the plurality of bristles 108 increases as more force is placed on the at least one cleaning member 14 during use.

In further aspects, the retention member 106 comprises a neck 110 and a flange 112. The neck 110, in some aspects, extends from the base 102 in relation to the extension of the scrubbing surface 104. In further aspects, the neck 110 is sized and shaped to be received within one of the at least one cleaning member openings 50. In particular aspects, the neck 110 has a diameter substantially the same or the same as the diameter of the at least one cleaning member opening 50, such that a friction fit is achieved. In aspects of the invention having the flange 112, the flange 112 is positioned around an outer edge 114 of the neck 110 opposite of the base 102. The flange 112 is larger than the neck 110, such as by having a larger diameter than the neck 110. The diameter of the flange 112, in some aspects, is larger than the diameter of the at least one member opening 50 but is configured to flex to allow passage through the narrower diameter of the at least one member opening 50, which in some configurations is accomplished by the flange 112 comprising a flexible material such as rubber, which also allows for the removal of the at least cleaning member 16 by manual force alone, i.e., without the use of external tools. In other aspects, the flange 112 comprises an arcuate portion 116 and a flat portion 118, wherein the arcuate portion 116 is positioned towards the outer edge 114 of the neck 110 and the flat portion 118 positioned between the arcuate portion 116 and the base 102. In this configuration, the arcuate portion 116 facilitates reception of the retention member 106 in the at least one cleaning member opening 50, whereas the flat portion 118 inhibits removal after reception.

In further aspects, the at least one connection member 16 comprises a cup 120, a first post 122, and/or a second post 124. The cup 120 is configured to have action of a suction cup. In some aspects, the diameter of the cup 120 is such that when the connection member 16 is received the at least one connection member opening 66, the cup 120 extends beyond the perimeter 32 of the body 12. In this configuration, the cup 120 is readily accessible to remove the connection member 16 from the external surface 18. Extending from the cup 120, in further aspects, is the first post 122, which is sized and shaped to conform to the shape of the at least one connection member opening 66, which in some aspects provides for a friction fit between the body 12 and the connection member 16. In still further aspects having the second post 124, the second post 124 extends from the first post 122 and/or the cup 120 and is sized and shaped to conform to the shape of the centralized opening 48 of the structure 46 such that the second post 124 extends through the centralized opening and into the at least one front cavity 40. In other aspects, the second post 124 receives a securing device 126 (not shown) such as a thumbscrew or nut to secure the connection member 16 to the body 12. In alternative aspects, the connection member 16 is of any suitable nature to connect the body scrubbing device 10 to an external surface 18, such as adhesive, although the advantages described herein may not be realized.

In particular aspects, the at least one cleaning member 14 is monolithically constructed such that the base 102, scrubbing surface 104 and retention member 106 form a uniform and constant body. In similar aspects, the at least one connection member 16 is monolithically constructed such that the cup 120, the first post 122, and the second post 124 form a uniform and constant body.

In other aspects of the present invention, the body scrubbing device 10 comprises the hand-held brush 58 (not shown) that is removably connected to the body 12 as described herein. In some aspects, the hand-held brush 58 comprises a handle 128, a cleaning surface 130, and a attachment member 132. In particular aspects, the handle 128 has a curvature and/or is bent at an angle to facilitate cleaning of a posterior of the individual. In further aspects, the attachment member 132 is configured to secure the hand-held brush 58 to the body 12 such that the hand-held brush 58 cannot be readily dislodged from connection if the hand-held brush 58 is used while connected to the body 12. In particular aspects, the attachment member 132 is configured to be received and retained in one or more of the slots 96.

In an exemplary operation, the individual connects one cleaning member 14 to the body 12 by inserting retention member 106 of the cleaning member 14 through one of the cleaning member openings 50. This process is repeated with another cleaning member 14. Then the individual connects one of the connection members 16 into the connection member opening 66 the individual desires to use on each of the respective first rear section 60 and the third rear section 64 that will facilitate connection to the external surface 18. This entire process is repeated, in some operations, with at least a second body scrubbing device 10A. Thereafter, the body scrubbing device 10 is connected to the second body scrubbing device 10A by mating the respective male interconnection member 82 and female interconnection member 92 such that the body scrubbing device 10 and second body scrubbing device 10A are stacked upon each other. In some operations, the first body scrubbing device 10 is stacked on the second body scrubbing device 10A in an offset fashion by offsetting the teeth 86 of the male interconnection member 82 with the slots 96 of the female interconnection member 92, thereby allowing the individual to arrange the present invention to clean in a variety of arrangements depending on the desires of the individual. The body scrubbing device 10 and the second body scrubbing device 10A are connected to the external surface 18 with the respective connection members 16.

To replace one of the cleaning members 14, the body scrubbing device 10 is removed by releasing the connection member 16, which is facilitated in some aspects by the connection member extending beyond the perimeter 32 of the body 12. Once removed, the individual has access to the retention member 106 of the cleaning member 14 to pull on the base 102 while pushing on the retention member 106 to facilitate removal of the cleaning member 14. Alternatively, the cleaning member 14 is removed by manual force without removing the body scrubbing device 10 from the external surface. A similar operation is undertaken to replace or reposition one or more of the connection members 16.

Therefore, a body scrubbing device 10 has been provided that limits the mobility necessary for use, is long lasting, is stackable in a variety of positions, has easily replaceable elements, is easily adjustable, is safe to use, and improves upon the art.

From the above discussion and accompanying figures and claims it will be appreciated that the body scrubbing device 10 offers many advantages over the prior art. Although the present disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, modifications, and alterations can be made herein without departing from the technology of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. The scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular configurations of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification only expressly stated otherwise. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding configurations described herein may be utilized according to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.

The previous description of the disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples and designs described herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein

Claims

1. A body scrubbing device comprising:

a body having a top surface and a bottom surface;

the top surface having a male interconnection member;

the bottom surface having a female interconnection member;

a cleaning member connected to the body; and

a connection member connected to the body.

2. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising the male interconnection member comprising a tooth having a T-shape, and the female interconnection member comprising a slot having an upside-down T-shape.

3. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 wherein the male interconnection member and the female interconnection member are configured to connect the body to a second body of a second body scrubbing device in an offset configuration.

4. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising the male interconnection member comprising a front support and the female interconnection member comprising a ridge, wherein the ridge is formed by an offset of the bottom surface away from a front surface of the body.

5. The body scrubbing device of claim 4 further comprising a second body scrubbing device having a second male interconnection member connected to the female interconnection member such that a second front support of the body scrubbing device is wholly received within the ridge.

6. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising a rear surface of the body comprising a support column that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface, and the support column having a vertical opening that extends from the bottom surface towards the top surface.

7. The body scrubbing device of claim 6 further comprising the support column having a plurality of slats that extend between a pair of sides, and a first slat of the plurality of slats having a first notch that extends partially into the first slat, and a second slat of the plurality of slats having a second notch that extends partially into the second slat.

8. The body scrubbing device of claim 7 wherein the first notch extends from a front surface of the body and the second notch extends from a rear surface of the body, wherein the first notch and the second notch overlap to form a portion of the vertical opening.

9. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising a rear surface of the body having a first rear section, a second rear section, and a third rear section, wherein the second rear section comprises at least one cavity and the at least one cavity provides access to a retention member of the cleaning member.

10. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising a front surface of the body having at least one slit, wherein the at least one slit is in communication with a vertical opening of the body.

11. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising a rear surface of the body having a first rear section, a second rear section, and a third rear section, wherein the first rear section and the second rear section comprise a plurality of connection member openings configured to removably receive the connection member.

12. The body scrubbing device of claim 11 further comprising a first side surface and a second side surface having an arcuate shape, wherein the plurality of connection member openings are offset in a curved shape to conform with the arcuate shape of the first side surface and the second side surface.

13. The body scrubbing device of claim 11 wherein each of the plurality of connection member openings align with a centralized opening in a structure within a cavity on a front surface.

14. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising the connection member comprising a cup that extends beyond a perimeter of the body.

15. The body scrubbing device of claim 1 further comprising the cleaning member comprising a base, a retention member, and a scrubbing surface, wherein the base has a circular and planar shape, the scrubbing surface is connected to the base and comprises a plurality of bristles having a conical shape, and the retention member comprising a neck that extends from the base to an outer edge with a flange having an arcuate portion and a flat portion which extends around the outer edge with the flat portion positioned between the arcuate portion and the base.

16. A body scrubbing device comprising:

a body;

a connection member connected to the body;

a cleaning member connected to the body; and

the cleaning member comprising a base, a retention member, and a scrubbing surface.

17. The body scrubbing device of claim 16 wherein the base has a circular and planar shape.

18. The body scrubbing device of claim 16 further comprising the scrubbing surface connected to the base and comprising a plurality of bristles having a conical shape such that the plurality of bristles have a larger diameter abutting the base and taper away from the base.

19. The body scrubbing device of claim 16 further comprising the retention member comprising a neck that extends from the base to an outer edge, and a flange positioned around the outer edge.

20. The body scrubbing device of claim 19 further comprising the flange comprising an arcuate portion that extends towards the outer edge and a flat portion that is positioned between the arcuate portion of the base.