Abstract: A podiatric device (2) for use in bathtubs or shower cabinets for instance, wherein the device includes a mat (3) which is provided with resilient, elongated bosses (10) on two-thirds of its upper surface, said bosses acting on the sole of a foot resting on the mat. The entire undersurface of the mat is provided with suction cups (18) which function to secure the mat firmly to a smooth undersurface. The mat also includes a foot-filing part (5) which includes a convex, dome-shaped filing element (6). The outer surface of the filing element has affixed thereto an abrasive agent such as abrasive paper or abrasive granules. The device also includes an arrangement of brushes by means of which the upper and bottom surfaces of a foot can be cleaned simultaneously, including between the toes, while leaving the hands free to soap the body or shampoo the hair.

Abstract: A base having a top, a bottom, a center line extending from the top to the bottom, the base forming about a 90.degree. angle about the center line and adapted to be removably mounted on a corner of a wall. A bristle carrier having two flanges and a cylindrical portion there between, each of the two flanges being mounted on the base so that the bristle carrier extends along the length of the base and is centered about the center line, the cylindrical portion having a surface area and a number of bristle receptors. Numerous bristles, each of the bristles having first and second ends, the first end of each of the bristles being positioned within a respective one of the bristle receptors, the second end of each of the bristles extending from the surface area.

Abstract: A rubbing plate of flat, elongated shape having a plurality of recessed portions and flat peripheral edges at the peripheral sides thereof and massaging area formed of raised portions at the outside wall for massing the head, the palms, the neck, orbital region, the fingers and acupuncture points of the body. The recessed portions preferably have different curvatures and lengths.

Abstract: A device for caressing the body has strips of flexible soft material hanging from a horizontal support above the body. A motive source is used to move the horizontal support over the body so that the strips can contact the body with varying degrees of tactile sensitivity to caress, tickle, scratch, numb and create arousal sensations.

Abstract: A skin treating apparatus includes a sponge such as a loofah sponge which is secured to a support member. The support member is connected to an attaching unit which includes a plurality of suction members for releasably attaching the skin treating apparatus to a floor or wall surface of a bathtub or shower. The skin treating apparatus can be used without requiring the user to hold the skin treating apparatus and the skin treating apparatus can be moved to any desired location on a wall or floor surface within a bathtub or shower.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a device is provided for treating muscular ailments. The device has a generally U-shaped frame. The frame has an elongated cross-member with a handle extending perpendicularly outwardly from each of two terminal ends of the cross-member. The device has a protrusion extending perpendicularly outwardly from the cross-member in the same direction as the handles. The protrusion can be either of a rectangular block or a roller and can be positionable along the longitudinal axis of the cross-member. In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for using a device with a U-shaped frame and a protrusion to self-administer treatment for muscular and spinal ailments. The method involves locating a body part needing treatment and positioning the protrusion directly over the body part. Pressure is then applied to the body part by the protrusion. Additional pressure may be applied if necessary by using the handles and the cross-member of the device as levers.

Abstract: A telescoping arm comprises a distal end and a proximal end. A head portion is adapted to contact a human back, and is configured to connect to the distal end of the arm. A base is configured to connect to the proximal end of the arm. The base comprises a first drive and a second drive. In one embodiment, the first drive is configured to move the arm in an alternating lateral motion. In another embodiment, the first drive is configured to move the arm in an alternating pivoting motion. The second drive is configured to alternately extend and retract the arm. A single motor may be coupled to both of the first and second drives, or each drive may include a separate motor. The first and second drives are configured to operate simultaneously. A clip is attachable to the base, for removably attaching the base to a stable object. An inverted cradle shaped base extension is also attachable to the base, for resting the back scratcher on a sofa arm.

Abstract: A deep muscle knot relaxing device and corresponding method is advanced comprising a flat base from which extends two or more protuberances positioned a fixed distance apart. The protuberances are substantially hemispherical in shape and are of different heights and diameter, enabling the protuberances to be properly matched with the muscle knot characteristics of the user. The base may be formed with a plurality of through openings to prevent the buildup of hydrostatic pressure under the base when used in a bathtub. The base and protuberances are preferably integrally formed in a single molding process with sufficient spacing between the protuberances so as to discourage the user from using more than one protuberance at a time. The surface of the base opposing the protuberances may be equipped with an anti-skid surface, thereby preventing movement of the device during therapy.

Abstract: An axial elongated main body of a container with flexible material has a filler member of soft and more resilient material filled and fixed in the main body of the container. A penis insertion part is arranged at a substantial central part of the filler member and lubricant agent is coated at the penis insertion part. The penis insertion part has a narrow insertion part and a slack insertion part. The narrow insertion part is provided with a plurality of projections. The massage device so constructed is operated such that a lid, if this is set at the device, is taken off of the device and if the lid is not set at the device, a packaging bag is broken and then lubricant agent is coated on the penis insertion part. Or if the device is coated in advance with lubricant agent, the device may be used as it is.

Abstract: A hand held massaging device includes a support body and a plurality of contact elements extending from the support body. The support body has a top facing the palm of a hand of a user, a bottom facing away from the palm of the hand of the user, a plurality of peripheral sides surrounding the top and the bottom of the support body, and a plurality of corners defined at adjacent ends of the peripheral sides. The plurality of contact elements are attached to the respective corners of the support body and extend downwardly from the bottom of the support body at the plurality of corners thereof. The plurality of contact elements define a plurality of cavities closed at bottom ends and having openings at the top ends of the contact elements adjacent to the top of the support body for receiving some of the fingers and thumb of the hand of the user therein for directing the plurality of contact elements over the surface of a body during a massage.

Abstract: A skin stimulator which has a number of handles around the periphery of a generally circular base. Opposite each handle and on an opposing edge of the base member, are teeth or stimulators which are used to stimulate the skin (i.e. back, soles, or legs) of a user. A mounting bracket permits the stimulator to be mounted onto a wall, a door, or a floor stand. The preferred mounting bracket is created by a series of radially extending channels which allow the user to readily adjust the stimulator so that a particular set of unique teeth are accessible. In one embodiment of the floor stand, a vibrator is used to vibrate the stimulator so that the soles of a user's feet are massaged and stimulated. In one embodiment of the invention, each handle is provided with a tactile indicia so that the user is able to identify the teeth which will be used by merely grasping the handle portion. Teeth, in this context, include: pointed protrusions, rounded protrusions, rollers, and rolling balls.

Abstract: A shower foot washer comprising a platform having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a top surface and a bottom surface. A casement extends upward from the top surface, along the distal portion, of the platform. A plurality of vertical partitions extend through the casement to the top surface of the platform, thus forming segmented portions within the casement. Brush extensions protrude from the vertical partitions to aid in the cleansing of one's foot and toes. A button is positioned on the casement, thus dispensing soap when pressed. A plurality of bores are positioned along the proximal portion of the platform. The bores extend from the top surface of the platform, through the platform, to the bottom surface. These bores allow for water and soap to drain through the shower foot washer. A plurality of suction cups are positioned along the bottom surface of the platform.

Abstract: The clean breath wand comprises an elongate hollow body having a distal end, a proximal end and a proximal handle portion, a coupling member for coupling the proximal end to a source of liquid, a head end fixed to the distal end of the hollow body, and the head end having an outer end face with at least one tongue scraping rib or blade thereon and at least one irrigating opening extending through the front end and opening onto the outer end face.

Abstract: A back scrubbing and massaging apparatus having a backing surface, a plurality of molded multi-fingered clusters extending outwardly from one side of the backing surface, a support bar affixed to an opposite side of the backing surface from the plurality of multi-fingered clusters, and at least one suction cup connected to the backing surface and extending outwardly from the opposite side. The support bar includes a first support bar extending longitudinally along and adjacent to a first edge of the backing surface and a second support bar extending longitudinally along and adjacent to an opposite edge of the backing surface. A first suction cup is affixed to one end of the first support bar. A second suction cup is affixed to an opposite end of the first support bar. A third suction cup is affixed to one end of the second support bar. A fourth suction cup is affixed to an opposite end of the second support bar.

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 massaging foot pad can be installed in a shoe or on a sandal. It includes resilient protrusions arranged on top of a sheet. The protrusions are elongated in a horizontal direction, and slanted in an orthogonal direction, so that they each include an upper side facing obliquely upwardly, and a lower side facing obliquely downwardly. In one embodiment the protrusions include a notch arranged on a lower side, and a large rounded tip. In another embodiment, the protrusions include a large rounded tip and a narrow base. In still another embodiment, the protrusions include a thin tip, a wide base, and a notch on the lower side. In yet another embodiment, the protrusions include a convex upper side and a convex lower side. In all embodiments, the protrusions easily bend in the direction of slanting when pressed by a foot during the downward movement of a walking step, so that they rub horizontally across the bottom of the foot.

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 scratching device including a length of cord arranged in a circular configuration. The length of cord extends between a cast and a limb in a continuous orientation. The length of cord has a plurality of knots formed thereon spaced equally apart from one another. The cord is adapted to pulled within the cast to relieve irritating skin beneath the cast.

Abstract: A massaging machine which uses a plurality of spring-loaded metal fingers which move vertically up and down the back of an individual sitting in a chair. A relatively large portion of the back is involved and the action simulates that of a skilled masseur thus providing relief from stress and pain.

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 back massaging mechanism for massaging a user's back including a first pair of spaced parallel bars; a pair of downwardly extending telescopic legs coupled to each bar and positionable upon a recipient surface to thereby create a space for accommodating a user lying in a generally horizontal position with his back facing upwards; an elongated cross rail extended between the bars; a guiding mechanism for guiding movement of the cross rail along the bars; a massaging mechanism including a housing coupled to the cross rail for longitudinal slidable moveable therealong, a plurality of rotatable heads with extending fingers coupled to and projected downwards from the housing and with the fingers of the heads positionable upon the user's back, and a first drive mechanism for moving the housing along the cross rail and for simultaneously rotating the heads; and a second drive mechanism for moving the cross rail along the bars and with the fingers of the heads thus longitudinally and transversely moveable for massa

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 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: An apparatus for cleaning, massaging, and removing calluses from a foot. The apparatus includes a base with an upper platform surface, the upper platform surface has a first section having a plurality of upstanding frusto-conical protuberance of uniform height as well as a passageway through which a liquid detergent may be dispensed. The upper platform surface also has a second section having a surface to receive an abrasive material that, when rubbed by a foot, is effective in removing calluses from the foot. The apparatus may further include an enclosed reservoir containing a liquid cleaning agent that, when depressed, causes the liquid cleaning agent to pass from the reservoir and eventually onto the upper platform surface where the foot is thus cleaned. The apparatus may also have a decorative shape and be made of resilient, water-impervious material.

Abstract: A body of limited compressibility, and uniform thickness, defines a support for the posterior of an exerciser during sit-ups, stomach exercises, and the like. A void in the body nestably receives the coccyx area of the exerciser. The body further has an extended member for supporting the exerciser's back, and an elongate void formed in the member comfortably receives the spinal length of the exerciser. Nodules line the edges of the elongate void; these repeatedly knead spine-attached muscles as the exerciser works, supine, on the body.

Abstract: A device that simulates massage of various parts of the human body by a human hand as closely as possible. The device involves providing two concentric planes, one created by the rotation of a main shaft, at its projection point of intersection with the applicator head, and the second the plane created by the exposed surface of the applicator head. The offset of these planes is adjustable with seventeen degrees being found to be ideal. The applicator head pivots throughout a complete 360 degrees of slow rotation without any turning torque being generated due to the placement of a ball bearing at its point of connection. These applicator heads, which are exchangeable, based on desired size, shape or consistency, are constructed of a flexible material such as rubber, latex, plastic or fabric and form a flexible envelope. Small pellets, or some other suitable material, are loosely enclosed in the applicator head and provide a contour conforming quality to the head.

Abstract: A massage steering wheel cover including a rubber ring, a plurality of massage members secured on the rubber ring and having a recess and a convex portion at both sides of the recess, the convex portion being adapted to the rubber ring to form an air chamber therebetween, the recess being provided with a plurality of round-headed protuberances, the convex portion being formed with a plurality of protuberances and a plurality of perforations, a plurality of magnets fitted into a certain number of the protuberances of the massage member, and a plurality of leather members secured on the rubber ring.

Abstract: An automatic back brushing massager has three brushes fixed on three planet gears. The three plant gears are positioned between a sun gear and an epicyclic gear and engage the sun and epicyclic gear in order to rotate synchroneously. The epicyclic gear also has a worm gear on an outer circumferential edge to engage a worm driven by a motor via a pair of bevel gears. The three brushes are then doubly rotated by said motor for brushing and massaging a person's back at the same time. This brushing and massaging is aided by the elasticity of coil springs set between brushes and the planet gears.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns a molded insole for slippers or mules, with clusters of bristles for the massage of the sole of the foot. In more detail, each group of bristles juts out from the bottom of a containing recess on the insole, in such a way that only the end part of each bristle juts upwards with respect to the the surface defined by the flat areas connecting the series of recesses.

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.