Patent ID: 6770060
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A personal hygiene system that is attachable to a shower head, the shower head comprising an input interface for receiving a fluid flow from a water source and an output interface for delivering the fluid flow to the user, the personal hygiene system comprising:a connector housing comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway extending therebetween, wherein the connector inlet is configured to receive a fluid flow directly from the output interface of the shower head and is configured to deliver the fluid into the passageway; wherein the inlet comprises a threaded shaft for threadedly connecting the connector housing to the output interface of the shower head; a valve positioned within the passageway of the connector housing and movable between a first position and a second position, the valve comprising at least one aperture to allow the flow of fluid out of the outlet of the connector housing; a valve seat positioned within the passageway to position the valve within the passageway when the valve is in the first position; an attachment device comprising a first open end and a second open end, wherein the fist open end further comprises at least one radial opening, wherein the first open end is attachable to the outlet of the connector housing for receiving the flow of fluid so as to move the valve to the second position to allow fluid to flow around the valve and into the at least one radial opening; a flexible fluid conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the second open end of the attachment device to receive the fluid flow from the shower head; and an applicator coupled to the distal end of the fluid conduit for directing the fluid flow to a target area.