Personal cleaning device

Abstract

Disclosed is a cleaning device for cleaning a person. The device includes a head driven by a motor. A housing retains the motor and the head such that the head is moved with respect to the housing by operation of the motor. The device also includes a cleaning implement for cleaning the person, the cleaning implement secured to a resilient member and the resilient member removably secured to the head. In another configuration, a cleaning device for cleaning a person includes a cleaning implement for cleaning between toes of the person. A motor is operatively coupled to the cleaning implement to move the cleaning implement in a washing motion. A housing retains the motor and the cleaning implement, the washing motion moving the cleaning element with respect to the housing.

1 . A cleaning device for cleaning a person, comprising: 
 a head driven by a motor;    a housing that retains the motor and the head, wherein the head is moved with respect to the housing by operation of the motor; and    a cleaning implement for cleaning the person, the cleaning implement secured to a resilient member and the resilient member removably secured to the head.    
   
   
       2 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is stretched or manipulated over the head to be secured thereto.  
   
   
       3 . The cleaning device according to  claim 2 , wherein a peripheral edge of the head is received into a corresponding groove of the resilient member.  
   
   
       4 . The cleaning device according to  claim 2 , wherein a bead of the resilient member is received in a corresponding groove of the head.  
   
   
       5 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning implement is a washing cloth.  
   
   
       6 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning implement is one of a sponge, a brush, an exfoliating pad, an abrasive member, a mesh cover or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       7 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a dispenser for dispensing a material onto the cleaning implement.  
   
   
       8 . The cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the material is dispensed through the head.  
   
   
       9 . The cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the material is stored in a reservoir that is pressurized by operation of the motor and a valve selectively controls dispensing of the material under the influence of the pressure.  
   
   
       10 . The cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the material is pressurized and selectively dispensed.  
   
   
       11 . The cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the material is dispensed through an aperture of the resilient member.  
   
   
       12 . A cleaning device for cleaning a person, comprising: 
 a cleaning implement for cleaning between toes of the person;    a motor operatively coupled to the cleaning implement to move the cleaning implement in a washing motion; and    a housing for retaining the motor and the cleaning implement, the washing motion moving the cleaning element with respect to the housing.    
   
   
       13 . The cleaning device according to  claim 12 , wherein the washing motion is at least a reciprocating movement with respect to a longitudinal axis of the cleaning device.  
   
   
       14 . The cleaning device according to  claim 12 , wherein the washing motion includes a rotating movement of the implement around a longitudinal axis of the implement.  
   
   
       15 . The cleaning device according to  claim 12 , wherein the housing is configured to be grasped by a hand of a user, the housing being elongated to space the cleaning element from the hand of the user.  
   
   
       16 . The cleaning device according to  claim 12 , wherein the cleaning implement is an elongated member.  
   
   
       17 . The cleaning device according to  claim 16 , wherein the cleaning implement is a sponge.  
   
   
       18 . The cleaning device according to  claim 12 , wherein the cleaning implement is a brush.  
   
   
       19 . The cleaning device according to  claim 18 , wherein bristles of the brush extend outward from a bristle support member that at least partially inscribes a longitudinal axis of the cleaning implement and the washing motion rotates the brush about the longitudinal axis.  
   
   
       20 . A cleaning device for cleaning a person, comprising: 
 a head having an attached cleaning implement, the head and implement driven by a motor connected to the head by a drive assembly;    a first housing portion enclosing the motor;    a second housing portion retaining the head; and    a pivotal linkage connecting the first and second housing portions.    
   
   
       21 . The cleaning device according to  claim 20 , wherein the pivotal linkage positively locks into plural positions such that an angle between a longitudinal axis of the first housing portion and a longitudinal axis of the second housing portion can be changed from one of the positions to another of the positions and selectively secured in the another of the positions.  
   
   
       22 . The cleaning device according to  claim 21 , wherein the drive assembly delivers rotational force generated by the motor to the head in each position.  
   
   
       23 . The cleaning device according to  claim 21 , wherein a valve control member to open a valve of a material dispensing assembly extends from the first housing portion to the second housing portion and is operable in each position.  
   
   
       24 . A cleaning device for cleaning a person, comprising: 
 a head having an attached cleaning implement, the head and implement driven by a motor connected to the head by a drive assembly;    a housing that retains the motor and the head, wherein the head is moved with respect to the housing by operation of the motor; and    a pressurized reservoir for storing a dispensable material and a valve for selectively controlling the dispensing of the material onto the cleaning element.    
   
   
       25 . The cleaning device according to  claim 24 , wherein the material is dispensed through the head.  
   
   
       26 . The cleaning device according to  claim 24 , wherein the pressure is developed by operation of the motor.  
   
   
       27 . The cleaning device according to  claim 26 , wherein a pump assembly is operably driven by the motor and forces air into the reservoir.  
   
   
       28 . A cleaning device for cleaning a person, comprising: 
 a head having an attached cleaning implement, the head and cleaning implement driven by a motor connected to the head by a drive assembly; and    a housing that retains the motor and the head, wherein the head is connected to the drive assembly to rotate by operation of the motor and pivot with respect to the housing.    
   
   
       29 . The cleaning device according to  claim 28 , wherein the head rotates in plural planes with respect to the housing.  
   
   
       30 . The cleaning device according to  claim 28 , wherein an angle of the head with respect to the hosing self adjusts when the cleaning implement is brought into contact with the person.  
   
   
       31 . The cleaning device according to  claim 28 , wherein the drive assembly includes a shaft connected to a ball drive, the ball drive in pivotal engagement with the head.  
   
   
       32 . The cleaning device according to  claim 28 , wherein the cleaning implement is secured to a resilient member that is removably secured to the head.