Patent ID: 6994680
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
1. An automated back and belly scratcher for scratching and massaging the back and belly of a user or of a pet, comprising: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a hand-shaped portion affixed to the first end of the shaft, having five fingers, each having a fingertip having a fingernail, said hand-shaped portion for scratching and massaging the back and belly of a user or of a pet; a motor contained within the hand-shaped portion, and in mechanical contact with the fingers of the hand-shaped portion, for selectively moving the fingers, said motor having two modes of operation, namely: a handle affixed to the second end of the shaft, having an activation button for selectively activating the motor, a first finger motion button for switching the motor to the first mode of operation, and a second finger motion button for switching the motor to the second mode of operation.