Patent Publication Number: US-9839331-B2

Title: Intergluteal cleft cleaning device

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62/210,196, filed Aug. 26, 2015, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a brush and, more particularly, to an intergluteal cleft cleaning device. 
     Currently, it is difficult to properly clean hard to reach areas, such as in between the intergluteal cleft. 
     As can be seen, there is a need for a device that properly cleans in between the intergluteal cleft. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In one aspect of the present invention, a cleaning device comprises: a handle; a brush member extending from the handle and comprising a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge, wherein a distance between the first edge and the second edge is substantially greater than a distance between the first side and the second side; and a plurality of bristles extending from at least the first side, the second side and one of the first edge and the second edge. 
     These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a reverse perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 4  is a section view of an embodiment of the present invention along line  4 - 4  in  FIG. 3 , shown in use. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims. 
     The present invention includes a brush used to clean and sanitize the hard to reach intergluteal cleft with soap and water. The present invention is used to reduce itching, odor and rashes. The present invention is easy to use and control because of a special handle designed to quickly and easily wash the whole gluteus and rectal area in the comfort of your own bath. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 through 4 , the present invention includes a cleaning device  10 . The cleaning device  10  includes a brush member  14  and a handle  12 . The brush member  14  extends from the handle  10 . The brush member  14  includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. A distance between the first edge and the second edge is substantially greater than a distance between the first side and the second side. Therefore, the brush member  14  may have a thin profile and resemble a blade. A plurality of bristles  30  extend from at least the first side, the second side and one of the first edge and the second edge of the brush member  14 . 
     The brush member  14  may be used to clean in between the intergluteal cleft. The brush may be about 4 to about 6 inches long. In certain embodiments, the first side and the second side may be substantially flat. Further, the plurality of bristles  30  may extend from the first side, the second side, the first edge and the second edge. In certain embodiments, the brush member  14  may curve, which contours to the intergluteal cleft. In such embodiments, the first side edge and the second side edge may from the curve and may include a constant radius of curvature forming a bow shape. The first side edge and the second side curve with one another. 
     The handle  12  of the present invention is used to manipulate the brush member  14 . The handle may be about 8 to 12 inches long. In certain embodiments, the handle  12  may also include a curve. The handle  12  may further include an opening  18  formed therethrough to fit a rope or lanyard within. The handle  12  may further include a finger bump  20  extending from a first side and a thumb indent  22  formed on an opposite side. The finger bump  20  and thumb indent  22  allows users to have a stronger grasp of the handle  12 . This helps weak or handicap individuals. A notch  16  may also be formed at a rounded end of the handle  12 . The notch  16  may hold a cotton ball or sanitary wipe to apply medication. The handle  12  may further include an anti-slip grip. 
     A method of using the present invention may include the following. Soap up the brush member, grip the handle and place the bush member in the area to be cleaned and gently stroke the center area within the intergluteal cleft. Rinse and hang up for reuse. 
     It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.