# US 10,442,072 B2 · Multifunctional back tool

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- Number: US 10,442,072 B2
- Document ID: US10442072B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/252,631
- Filed: 2019-01-19
- Published: 2019-05-23
- Granted: 2019-10-15
- Earliest claimed: 2017-10-18
- Applicants: David Kemp
- Inventors: David Kemp
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10442072B2

## CPC

- B25G 1/04: telescopic; extensible; sectional
- A47K 7/022: {for washing the back, e.g. bath straps (A47K7/028 and A47K7/04 take precedence)}
- A47K 7/028: {having a rigid handle (A47K7/026 takes precedence)}
- A61H 7/003: {Hand-held or hand-driven devices}
- A61H 37/00: Accessories for massage
- A45D 2034/002: {Accessories}
- A61H 2205/081: Back
- B25G: HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS (attaching the blades or the like to handles of hand tools for soil working A01B1/22; handles of hand implements for harvesting A01D1/14; handles integral with brushware A46B)
- A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING

## Abstract

A personal care product includes an elbow, a handle, an arm, a first personal care attachment, and a second personal care attachment. The elbow has a first end extending in a first direction and a second end extending in a second direction that is non-parallel to the first direction. The handle is coupled to the first end of the elbow such that the handle extends in the first direction. The arm is coupled to the second end of the elbow such that the arm extends in the second direction. The first personal care attachment is detachably coupled to the arm. The second personal care attachment is interchangeable with the first personal care attachment.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A personal care product comprising:
an elbow having:
a first end extending in a first direction; and
a second end extending in a second direction that is non-parallel to the first direction;
a handle coupled to the first end of the elbow such that the handle extends in the first direction;
an arm coupled to the second end of the elbow such that the arm extends in the second direction, wherein the arm is selectively extendable from the second end of the elbow;
a first personal care attachment detachably coupled to the arm; and
a second personal care attachment interchangeable with the first personal care attachment;
wherein the first personal care attachment and the second personal care attachment detachably couple to the arm via a coupler including at least one of a nut/bolt configuration, a magnet, a hook and look fastener, threading, adhesive tape, suction cups, snap-on cartridges, or sliding grooves.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The personal care product of claim 1, wherein the handle is selectively extendable from the first end of the elbow.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The personal care product of claim 2, further comprising a first detent configured to selectively engage one of a plurality of first apertures of the handle to lock the handle to the elbow in one of a plurality of discrete positions.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The personal care product of claim 1, further comprising a second detent configured to selectively engage one of a plurality of second apertures of the arm to lock the arm to the elbow in one of a plurality of discrete positions.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The personal care product of claim 1, wherein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The personal care product of claim 1, wherein the first personal care attachment is selected from a group consisting of a scratcher attachment, a washcloth, a lotion applicator, or a bath pouf.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The personal care product of claim 1, wherein the second personal care attachment is different than the first personal care attachment.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The personal care product of claim 1, further comprising a second elbow having:
a third end coupled to an end of the arm opposite the first elbow; and
a fourth end extending in a third direction that is non-parallel to the second direction;
wherein at least one of the first personal care attachment or the second personal care attachment couple to the fourth end of the second elbow.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The personal care product of claim 8, wherein the third direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The personal care product of claim 8, wherein the first direction and the third direction are the same.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The personal care product of claim 8, wherein the second elbow is detachably coupled to the arm.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The personal care product of claim 8, wherein the first personal care attachment and the second personal care attachment detachably couple to the fourth end of the second elbow.

### Claim 13 (depends on 8)

The personal care product of claim 8, wherein the first personal care attachment is fixed to the fourth end of the second elbow, further comprising a third elbow interchangeable with the second elbow, wherein the second personal care attachment is fixed to the third elbow.

### Claim 14

A personal care product comprising:
a first elbow having:
a first end extending in a first direction; and
a second end extending in a second direction that is non-parallel to the first direction;
a handle coupled to the first end of the first elbow such that the handle extends in the first direction;
an arm coupled to the second end of the first elbow such that the arm extends in the second direction;
a second elbow detachably coupled to the arm, the second elbow having:
a third end coupled to an end of the arm opposite the first elbow; and
a fourth end extending in a third direction that is non-parallel to the second direction; and
an attachment coupled to the fourth end of the second elbow.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The personal care product of claim 14, wherein at least one of (i) the handle is selectively extendable from the first end of the first elbow or (ii) the arm is selectively extendable from the second end of the first elbow.

### Claim 16 (depends on 14)

The personal care product of claim 14, wherein the attachment is detachably coupled to the second elbow.

### Claim 17

A personal care product comprising:
an elbow having a first end and a second end;
a handle coupled to the first end of the elbow such that the handle extends in a first direction;
an arm coupled to the second end of the elbow such that the arm extends in a second direction, the arm terminating with a joint;
an attachment coupled to the joint, wherein the attachment is selectively pivotable relative to the arm about the joint, and wherein the joint and the attachment form a ball-cup socket; and
at least one of:
a first locking mechanism positioned to selectively lock the handle to the elbow in a desired position; or
a second locking mechanism positioned to selectively lock the arm to the elbow in a desired position;
wherein the at least one of the first locking mechanism or the second locking mechanism includes a detent configured to selectively engage one of a plurality of apertures of the handle or the arm, respectively, to lock the handle or the arm to the elbow in one of a plurality of discrete positions.