Margaret P Fitzpatrick

US Patent:

50166190, May 21, 1991

Filed:

Nov 20, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/439152

Inventors:

Margaret Fitzpatrick - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

A61H 700

US Classification:

128 67

Abstract:

A massaging device is set forth wherein a support shaft includes a matrix of relatively soft bristles extending therefrom. The shaft includes a handle selectively mounted thereto, wherein an alternative handle may be utilized to accommodate an extension to enable directing of the device to a further extent interiorly between a cast and a skin surface. Modifications of the device include variable stiffness of bristles mounted within the shaft, wherein a further embodiment includes a bristle accessory threadedly received within a forward end of a conduit to receive lotion to direct the lotion onto the skin surface to minimize itching and scaling of the skin surface.