# US 10,869,582 B2 · Vibratory body scrubber > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,869,582 B2 - Document ID: US10869582B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/207,887 - Filed: 2018-12-03 - Published: 2019-04-04 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2012-02-21 - Applicants: Mitch Junkins - Inventors: Mitch Junkins - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10869582B2 ## CPC - A47K 7/043: {hand operated} - A46B 13/023: {with means for inducing vibration to the bristles} - A47K 7/03: containing soap or other cleaning ingredients, e.g. impregnated - A47K 7/04: {Mechanical} washing or cleaning devices, hand or mechanically, {i.e. power} operated - A61H 7/005: {hand-held} - A61H 23/02: with electric or magnetic drive - B08B 1/14: Wipes; Absorbent members, e.g. swabs or sponges (with integrated means for dispensing fluids B08B1/40) - B08B 1/40: Cleaning tools with integrated means for dispensing fluids, e.g. water, steam or detergents (cleaning by the force of jets or sprays B08B3/02) - B08B 7/02: by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned {(B08B7/0007 takes precedence)} - B60S 3/047: {using liquid or gas distributing means (B60S3/048 takes precedence)} - B60S 3/048: {with rotary or vibratory bodies contacting the vehicle} - A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES - A46B: BRUSHES (handles not integral with brushware B25G) - 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) - B08B: CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL - B60S: SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract An improved apparatus and method for cleaning is provided. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved apparatus having a vibratory portion adapted to a traditional scrubber apparatus such as a body scrubber. Additionally, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and method wherein the apparatus may have at least a vibratory portion adapted to fit about the body scrubber which may be activated and/or de-activated by the user. Moreover, the apparatus may include a reservoir for storage of a cleansing agent that may be dispensed from the vibratory portion to the body scrubber portion to help facilitate cleansing of the portion of the body to be cleaned. Still further, the invention may include at least a handle assembly in combination with the vibratory portion to provide a handle for use by the individual user. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for cleaning an object, the apparatus comprising: a vibratory portion comprised of a first body portion and a second body portion hingedly connected together; a first handle portion projecting toward a center of the vibratory portion and coupled to the first body portion; a second handle projecting toward the center of the vibratory portion and coupled to the second body portion; a scrubber assembly whereby the vibratory portion is removably attached to the scrubber assembly; and a motor to drive the vibratory portion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein said vibratory portion includes a reservoir configured to contain a cleansing agent. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1 further comprising a switch whereby the switch changes the state of the motor. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the vibratory portion includes a first and a second portion which are both attached to one another while in use and are configured to enable a connection to the scrubber assembly. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the vibratory portion is circular. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the vibratory portion circumscribes the scrubber assembly. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the vibratory portion is attached to the scrubber assembly by a sleeve. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the vibratory portion comprises two body portions hingedly connected together and removably coupled at a second end. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the vibratory portion comprises at least four body portions, wherein at least two body portions are relatively flexible. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the vibratory portion comprises an elastic ring. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one body portion of the vibratory portion is elastic. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11, further comprises a retention feature between the vibratory portion and the attached scrubber assembly. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the retention feature is a gripping surface comprising projections from the vibratory portion toward the scrubber assembly. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The apparatus of claim 13, wherein a cleaning fluid is dispensed to the scrubber assembly through the retention feature. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a reservoir configured to dispense a cleaning agent onto the attached scrubber assembly. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the vibratory portion further comprises an interior aperture. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the first and second handle portions are in opposing directions to each other. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second handle portions are tapered, arched, planar surfaces. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured to be utilized to clean one or more of a human body, animal body, or inanimate object including homes, cars, boats, plastic, wood, or metal.