Soap dispensing back scrub brush with telescopic handle

Description

A visually appealing back scrub brush comprising of a telescopic extendable handle, to make it compactable for travel purposes, and a button which can be pressed to automatically produce a soapy lather in the brush. The ornamental design is appealing to young children as well as adults. In one embodiment, the brush comprises of a lightweight plastic bath brush that features a 2'' thick and 12'' long telescopic handle, which enables a user to easily store or pack the brush until he is ready to use it. An individual can simply extend the handle to a desired length by turning the handle at either of the two threaded locking sections to release the lock and allow the handle to telescopically extend. The handle has a self-lathering pad attached to the top end of the brush and a button located on the end of the handle to be used to activate the suds pad. The handle also features a hook located at the end tip of the handle for ease in hanging, or alternately, a suction cup on the back side of the handle.

FIG. 1 is a right side view showing my design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a side perspective view showing the telescopic handle of my design extended.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a soap dispensing back scrub brush with telescopic handle, as shown.

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Inventors:	Walker; Daniel (Matthews, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/231,940
Filed:	June 13, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D28/63; D32/45; D32/51; D4/114
Current International Class:	2803
Field of Search:	;D4/114,121,137,138 ;D28/7,63 ;D32/45,51 ;15/144.1,144.3,144.4,209.1,244.1 ;401/6,196,205,206,261,263,264,266,270,272,279 ;601/138,154

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Tabor; Lavone D.