Surgical scrub device
US6289547A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/1006
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is a surgical scrub device that includes a semi-rigid body, at least one row of bristles projecting from the body, and a sponge attached to the body. The design and dimensions of the scrub device are such that the user can wash the palms and the backs of the hand, and under the fingernails and between the fingers, without the need to exchange a sponge for a brush. Optionally, the scrub device can further a cleansing agent impregnated within the sponge, or housed in a reservoir within the body.
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