Patent ID: 6569170
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A46B,A47K,A61B,A61H,A61N

Abstract:
A method of cleaning skin using an ultrasonic cleaner, the method comprising the steps of:a) providing an ultrasonic cleaner comprising a handle having a proximal end, a distal end, a hollow interior, and an exterior gripping surface; a brush mounting point positioned at the proximal end of the handle; an ultrasonic vibrator positioned within the hollow interior and operably attached to the brush mounting point; a means for providing power to the ultrasonic vibrator; and a skin cleaning brush mounted on the brush mounting point, the skin cleaning brush having a plurality of brush bristles; b) providing a liquid cleaning solvent; c) coating the skin with the liquid cleaning solvent; d) initiating ultrasonic vibration of the ultrasonic vibrator, the ultrasonic vibration being transmitted through the brush mounting point to the plurality of brush bristles of the skin cleaning brush; and e) scrubbing the skin with the skin cleaning brush, the plurality of brush bristles effectively transmitting the ultrasonic vibration to the skin and working in conjunction with the liquid cleaning solvent to clean the skin.