Improvements in Friction Pads or Rubbers for use with Baths, and in the Method of using them.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Dec., 1890-Accepted, 24th Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Friction Pads or Rubbers for use with Baths, and
in the Method of using them.
I, THOMAS ANDREW BROMELL, of Nelson, New Zealand, but at present of 35,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, Fariner, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to pads or rubbers ordinarily used after baths, and it has for
its object a novel method of making and using such pads or rubbers.
1 take a suitable vertical frame which I fix in a convenient position adjoining or
near the bath.
This frame which may be of metal, wood, or other suitable material, is provided with
vertical guides in which moves freely up and down, a second smaller frame or block,
and to this second moveable frame is jointed a connecting rod the other end of which
is actuated by a crank or excentric upon an axis revolving in bearings upon the fixed
frame or upon other convenient support.
One or both ends of the axis are provided with handles by which it can be turned
round when desired.
In the front of the moveable frame is provided a recess or other equivalent
attachment into or upon which can be fitted a block or frame carrying on its outer
surface a pad, brush, or rubber of any desired shape and character the blocks or
frames carrying them being made so that they can be very quickly inserted in and
attached to the moveable frame, and fixed in their position by a catch or equivalent
fastening, or removed and others substituted for them.
The apparatus is used as follows:-The person using it stands with his back or
other part pressed against the pad, brush, or rubber, and by turning the handle, the
latter is made to move up and down at any desired speed and thus to effect the desired
rubbing very quickly and effectually.
The height of the rubber may be made variable, so that it can be altered as may be
desired by the person using it and a stream of water or other fluid may be supplied
to it from a pipe provided with a cock or valve.
I make the fixed frame of such shape, and the moveable frame projecting sufficiently
forward from it to enable the handles and the crank and other moving parts other
than the pad or rubber, to move without coming in contact with the body.
Instead of being actuated by handles, as described the moveable frame and rubber
or pad may be driven by steam or other power, and the details of construction and
arrangement may be varied more or less as may be found advisable
Rubbing apparatus constructed and used according to my invention, is simple,
cheap, easily used, and very effective for the purpose required.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1890.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Friction Pads or Rubbers for use with Baths, and
in the Method of using them.
I, THOMAS ANDREW BROMELL, of Nelson, New Zealand, but at present of 35,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, Farmer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, that is
to say:-
My invention relates to pads or rubbers ordinarily used after baths, and it has for
its object a novel method of making and using such pads or rubbers.
In order to put my invention in operation, I take a suitable vertical frame which I
fix in a convenient position adjoining or near the bath.
This frame which may be of metal, wood, or other suitable material, is provided
with vertical guides in which moves freely up and down, a second smaller frame or
block, and to this second moveable frame is jointed a connecting rod the other end
of which is actuated by a crank or excentric upon an axis revolving in bearings upon
the fixed frame or upon other convenient support. One or both ends of the axis
are provided with handles by which it can be turned round when desired, so as to
cause the moveable block or frame to move up and down in its guides.
In the front of the moveable frame is provided a recess or other equivalent attach-
ment into or upon which can be fitted a block or frame carrying on its outer surface
a pad, brush, or rubber, of any desired shape and character, the blocks or frames
carrying them being made so that they can be very quickly inserted in and attached
to the moveable frame, and fixed in their position by a catch or screw, or equivalent
fastening, or removed and others substituted for them.
The accompanying drawing is in illustration of my invention, but I do not confine
myself to the form, proportions, and details of arrangement, which may be varied as
may be found desirable.
Figure 1 is a side view, and
Figure 2 a front view.
a is the frame, b, b, are the guides, c the moveable block, d the connecting rod,
e the crank, and ff, the handles. g is the moveable frame carrying the pad, brush
or rubber h:
The apparatus is used as follows:-The person using it stands with his back or
other part to be rubbed pressed against the pad, brush, or rubber, and by turning the
handle, the latter is made to move up and down at any desired speed and thus to
effect the desired rubbing very quickly and effectually and with any desired
pressure.
The height of the rubber may be made variable, so that it can be altered as may be
desired by the person using it, and a stream of water or other fluid may be supplied to
it from a pipe provided with a cock or valve.
I make the fixed frame of such shape, and the moveable frame projecting so far
forward from it, as to allow the handles and the crank and other moving parts other
than the pad or rubber to move without coming in contact with the body.
Instead of being actuated by handles, as described the moveable frame and rubber
or pad may be driven by steam or other convenient power, and the details of
construction and arrangement may be varied more or less as may be found
advisable.
Rubbing apparatus constructed and used according to my invention, is simple,
cheap, easily used, and very effective for the purpose required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be. performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In the rubbing apparatus, the combination of the fixed frame and guides, the

page_text: moveable frame working in the guides, the crank or excentric, and connecting rod for
working the moveable frame, the handles or equivalent means for driving the crank,
and the changeable pad adjustable in and fixed to the moveable frame, all sub-
stantially as and for the purpose described.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1890.
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.