US 11,986,135 B2
Modular washing device with tensioning member
Juan Lopez, Naples, FL (US)
Assigned to Vive Health LLC, Naples, FL (US)
Filed by Vive Health LLC, Naples, FL (US)
Filed on Jan. 25, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/584,329.
Prior Publication US 2023/0233035 A1, Jul. 27, 2023
Int. Cl. A47K 7/02 (2006.01); A46B 5/00 (2006.01); A46B 9/00 (2006.01)
CPC A47K 7/028 (2013.01) [A46B 5/0095 (2013.01); A46B 9/005 (2013.01); A46B 2200/1006 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A washing device, comprising:
a handle, the handle comprising:
a washing end;
a handle end;
a top surface, the top surface comprising a groove;
a tensioning member, the tensioning member comprising a plurality of capture features;
a loofah, the loofah comprising:
a sponge portion; and
a rope, the rope comprising a first end and a second end;
wherein the first end and the second end of the rope are permanently affixed to the sponge portion of the loofah to create a closed loop,
and wherein the tensioning member of the handle is rotatably attached to the handle,
and wherein when the tensioning member is rotated towards the handle, the tensioning member rests within the groove of the top surface of the handle,
and wherein when the tensioning member is rotated away from the handle, the plurality of capture features is revealed,
and wherein the sponge portion of the loofah is configured against the washing end of the handle,
and wherein when the tensioning member of the handle is rotated away from the handle to reveal the plurality of capture features, the closed loop of the loofah is configured around one of the capture features,
and wherein when the closed loop of the loofah is configured around one of the capture features, then tensioning member is rotated towards the handle to rest in the groove and to secure the loofah onto the handle.