# US 2016/0256017 A1 · Personal cleansing and fluid application apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2016/0256017 A1 - Document ID: US20160256017A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/146,488 - Filed: 2016-05-04 - Published: 2016-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-04 - Inventors: Janitha Jackson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160256017A1 ## CPC - A47K 7/04: {Mechanical} washing or cleaning devices, hand or mechanically, {i.e. power} operated - A46B 5/0033: {bending or stretching or collapsing (A46B7/023 takes precedence)} - A46B 5/026: {Grips or handles having a nonslip section} - A46B 13/02: power-driven {carriers} - A47K 7/028: {having a rigid handle (A47K7/026 takes precedence)} - B25G 1/02: flexible (hammers heads having shock-absorbing means B25D1/12) - B25G 3/38: Hinged, pivoted, swivelling, or folding joints - A46B 2200/1006: Brushes for cleaning the hand or the human body - A47K 7/03: containing soap or other cleaning ingredients, e.g. impregnated - A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES - A46B: BRUSHES (handles not integral with brushware B25G) - 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) ## Abstract A motorized rotating brush cleansing apparatus having an angularly adjustable handle and replaceable rotating pads which enable cleansing and treatment of a user's skin. The apparatus is intended to be especially helpful in reaching difficult to reach surfaces. The apparatus may also be utilized to apply topical lotions and creams. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A personal cleansing apparatus comprising: a handle assembly having a proximal grip portion configured to be gripped by the user and a neck portion coupled together by a pivot mechanism and configured to pivot the grip portion between at least a stored position and two distinct operative positions; a head assembly coupled to a distal end of the neck portion opposite the pivot mechanism; a motor within the head assembly; at least one rotating pad having a user engaging pad surface removably coupled to the head assembly and configured to be rotationally powered by the motor. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 further including a button on the handle assembly for controlling the operation of the motor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the motor is a variable speed motor and the user can select variable speeds through the button. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the button is on the grip portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a mechanism to retain the pad to the head via respective locking socket and locking post features on the respective pad and head assembly which provide a mechanical slip-fit when inserted, thereby providing a non-rotating connection between the head assembly and the pad. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the locking socket and locking post include respective ball and detent portions along corresponding side surfaces which provide a secure temporary spring-loaded connection there between. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pad surface is formed of one of terry cloth, sponge, Luffa, brushes and is suitable to perform cleansing, exfoliation, or massaging. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the motor is a variable speed electric motor. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8 further including batteries within the handle assembly for powering the motor. ### Claim 10 A personal cleansing and fluid application apparatus comprising: a handle assembly having a proximal grip portion configured to be gripped by the user and a neck portion coupled together by a pivot mechanism and configured to pivot the grip portion between at least a stored position and a distinct operative position; a head assembly coupled to a distal end of the neck portion opposite the pivot mechanism; a motor within the head assembly; at least one rotating pad having a user engaging pad surface removably coupled to the head assembly and configured to be rotationally powered by the motor, wherein each pad is configured to hold a apply lotions and creams and other fluids to the skin of the user. ### Claim 11 A hand held rotating pad apparatus comprising: a handle assembly having a proximal grip portion configured to be gripped by the user and a neck portion coupled together by a pivot mechanism and configured to pivot the grip portion between at least a stored position and two distinct operative positions; a head assembly coupled to a distal end of the neck portion opposite the pivot mechanism; a motor within the head assembly; at least one rotating pad having a user engaging pad surface removably coupled via a mechanical slip fit connection to the head assembly and configured to be rotationally powered by the motor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11 further including a button on the handle assembly for controlling the operation of the motor. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the motor is a variable speed motor and the user can select variable speeds through the button. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the button is on the grip portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11 wherein a mechanism to retain the pad to the head via respective locking socket and locking post features on the respective pad and head assembly which provide the mechanical slip-fit when inserted, thereby providing a non-rotating connection between the head assembly and the pad. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the locking socket and locking post include respective ball and detent portions along corresponding side surfaces which provide a secure temporary spring-loaded connection there between. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the pad surface is formed of one of terry cloth, sponge, Luffa, brushes and is suitable to perform cleansing, exfoliation, or massaging. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the motor is a variable speed electric motor. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The apparatus of claim 18 further including batteries within the handle assembly for powering the motor. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The apparatus of claim 19 further including a button on the handle assembly for controlling the operation of the motor and gripping elements on the grip portion.