Patent ID: 6042287
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: A46B,A61B

Abstract:
An improved surgical scrub brush-sponge, adapted to prevent injuries encountered from scraping against a hard edge and to provide additional cleansing surface area comprising;a base element having an upper surface and a lower surface; said lower surface having a plurality of bristles, each having a lower end forming a brush-like surface; said brush-like surface used for scrubbing and deep cleaning; said upper surface having walls extending upwardly along the edges of said base element;an upper cleansing material, a portion including or comprising a sponge-like material, attached to said upper surface of said base element; said upper cleansing material retaining solutions and solvents used in the scrubbing process; said upper cleansing material extending beyond at least one edge of said base element; said extended upper cleansing material conforming to said at least one edge and being attached to said base element; said conforming edge providing protection from scraping against said at least one edge of said base element; wherein said extended upper cleansing material being aligned with said lower ends of said bristles providing additional surface area for protection from injury and cleansing.