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  Body mitt and apparatus for molding the sameUSPTO Application #: 20070118963Title: Body mitt and apparatus for molding the same Abstract: A body mitt has top and bottom surfaces adapted for skin care applications, a cuff portion, and two oppositely disposed lateral thumb openings defined between the top and bottom surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. The body mitt also has an interior pocket integrally formed on the inside of its top or bottom surface and adapted to securely hold a portable vibrator during use. The top and bottom surfaces, the cuff portion, the thumb openings, and the interior pocket are integrally molded via an appropriately configured injection molding apparatus. (end of abstract) Agent: Bruce A. Jnyder - Los Angeles, CA, US Inventor: Bruce A. Snyder USPTO Applicaton #: 20070118963 - Class: 002158000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Mittens The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070118963. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
COPYRIGHT NOTICE [0001] Portions of the disclosure of this patent document may contain material that is subject to copyright and/or mask work protection. The copyright and/or mask work owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright and/or mask work rights whatsoever. BACKGROUND [0002] Body massage mitts made of elastomeric material are conventionally made by a dip molding process. Particularly, metal dies are made in reverse so as the mitt is stripped from the die, the mitt is turned right side out. Prior to stripping the mitt from the die, it is lubricated with powder to prevent snagging as the mitt drags against itself while being stripped from the die. After removal from the die, the body mitt is trimmed to size at the cuff, and thumb openings are cut into the side of the mitt. Sharp edges and material weakness around the edges result from this process with the mitt being easily torn at the thumb openings when pulled off the hand. [0003] There is no easy way to selectively reinforce around the thumb openings using the dip molding process. To overcome this inherent material weakness around the edges of the thumb openings, manufacturers have been increasing the overall thickness of the body mitt, which, unfortunately, makes the final product relatively heavy and more costly to produce. [0004] Body mitts adapted to hold a vibrator internally have traditionally been made by gluing a separate molded part to the inside of the mitt. Achieving a permanent bond that will stand up to stretching and flexing has always been problematic and costly. When no vibrator is present, the separately molded parts that hold vibrators extend up into the mitt cavity and are generally uncomfortable or cumbersome to the touch. [0005] Individuals traditionally use exfoliation media to remove dead surface skin cells and stimulate the body to grow new softer skin cells, as well as to put emollients into the skin to make it smooth and soft. In the medical arena this process is known as dermabrasion and many methods have been devised to remove surface skin. To date, skin exfoliators are typically applied by hand with no devices being available to make the process more efficient other than thin rubber gloves that are used to protect the hands from being abraded. Exfoliators most commonly contain granulated sugar or salt in an oil base. To prevent exfoliation media from sticking and balling up on the skin during application, water is often mixed into the exfoliation media instead of oil. The added water dissolves the sugar or salt crystals, which are the media responsible for the abrasive process, thereby compromising the exfoliation process itself. [0006] Industrial use of abrasive media suspended in oil or water is quite common, whereby surface particles that are being reduced or polished would stick and clog up the abrasive media itself. Devices used to convey the media over the surface to be abraded or polished typically spin with hair or cloth that moves the abrasive media. Abrasive slurry is applied to the surface and worked with a spinning disc. These devices lack reservoirs to contain abrasive slurry and do not embody squeegees. There are currently two methods to use abrasive media, glued fast, as in sandpaper, or freely moving as in polishing compounds. [0007] Using sugar or salt-based exfoliation scrubs which are mixed with oil is cumbersome to use and is mainly practiced in spa settings where the exfoliation media is applied by hand by a professional masseuse. A considerable amount of exfoliation media is wasted, i.e. rolls off the body during such application. This is particularly the case during self-administered use in a home setting where the application is typically done in the bath or shower. Oily exfoliation media may fall on the floor and create a slip-and-fall hazard. [0008] It would be desirable to utilize an abrasive methodology which is generally a cross between the two known methods. Particularly, the abrasive media would be confined, yet still able to move resulting in a more effective way to overcome the clogging problem of sandpaper and other glued-on abrasive media devices. In such a method, abrasive media particles would rub against other media particles within an enclosed area thereby releasing abraded material into an associated water or oil solution. SUMMARY [0009] Some embodiments disclosed herein are generally directed to a body mitt and apparatus for molding the same. [0010] In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the body mitt comprises a top skin care surface, a bottom skin care surface, a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one lateral thumb opening defined between the top and bottom skin care surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. The body mitt further comprises at least one interior pocket integrally formed on the inside of the top skin care surface. The interior pocket is adapted to securely hold a portable vibrator during use. [0011] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the body mitt comprises a top skin care surface, a bottom skin care surface, a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one lateral thumb opening defined between the top and bottom skin care surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. The body mitt further comprises at least one interior pocket integrally formed on the inside of the bottom skin care surface. The interior pocket is adapted to securely hold a portable vibrator during use. [0012] In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for molding a body mitt comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. The top and bottom portions are configured respectively to mold integrally a pair of oppositely disposed body mitt thumb openings, a body mitt cuff portion, and two body mitt skin care surfaces. The apparatus also comprises a middle insert operatively sandwiched between the top and bottom portions. The middle insert is adapted to mold integrally at least one interior pocket on the inside of at least one of the two skin care surfaces. The interior pocket is adapted to securely hold a portable vibrator during use. [0013] In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, the body mitt comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially long and thin bristles adapted to provide soft brush-like appearance, and a bottom skin care surface populated with a plurality of proportionally arranged raised cells adapted to provide the appearance of a textured surface. Each of the raised cells has a substantially open-box configuration configured to retain abrasive exfoliation media when the textured surface is used on the skin of a user. The body mitt also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one lateral thumb opening defined between the top and bottom skin care surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. [0014] In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, the body mitt comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially short bristles adapted to provide enhanced stimulation during use, and a bottom skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially diamond-shaped cells adapted to provide the appearance of a textured surface. Each of the cells has a substantially open-box configuration configured to retain abrasive exfoliation media when the textured surface is used on the skin of a user. The body mitt also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one lateral thumb opening defined between the top and bottom skin care surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. [0015] In accordance with a still further aspect of the present invention, the body mitt comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially short bristles adapted to provide enhanced stimulation during use, and a bottom skin care surface provided with a zigzag-like texture configured for spreading liquid cleansing media over the skin of a user. The zigzag-like texture defines a plurality of channels adapted to enhance the flow of liquid cleansing media over the skin of the user. The channels are also adapted to enhance the spreading of abrasive exfoliation media over the skin of a user. The body mitt also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one lateral thumb opening defined between the top and bottom skin care surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. [0016] In accordance with a different aspect of the present invention, the body mitt comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially short bristles adapted to provide enhanced stimulation during use, and a bottom skin care surface populated with a plurality of raised cells arranged in a substantially rectangular pattern. The raised cells are adapted to provide the appearance of a textured surface. Each of the raised cells has a substantially open-box configuration configured to retain abrasive exfoliation media when the textured surface is used on the skin of a user. The body mitt also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one lateral thumb opening defined between the top and bottom skin care surfaces proximate to the cuff portion. [0017] In accordance with a still different aspect of the present invention, a body glove comprises a top skin care surface, and a bottom skin care surface, with at least one of the top and bottom skin care surfaces being adapted for use in body massage, body cleansing or exfoliation scrub activities. The body glove also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces, and at least one interior pocket integrally formed on the inside of at least one of the top and bottom skin care surfaces. The interior pocket is adapted to securely hold a portable vibrator during use. [0018] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a body glove comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially long and thin bristles adapted to provide soft brush-like appearance, and a bottom skin care surface populated with a plurality of proportionally arranged raised cells adapted to provide the appearance of a textured surface. Each of the raised cells has a substantially open-box configuration configured to retain abrasive exfoliation media when the textured surface is used on the skin of a user. The body glove also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces. [0019] In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, a body glove comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially short bristles adapted to provide enhanced stimulation during use, and a bottom skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially diamond-shaped cells adapted to provide the appearance of a textured surface. Each of the cells has a substantially open-box configuration configured to retain abrasive exfoliation media when the textured surface is used on the skin of a user. The body glove further comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces. [0020] In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a body glove comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially short bristles adapted to provide enhanced stimulation during use, and a bottom skin care surface provided with a zigzag-like texture configured for spreading liquid cleansing media over the skin of a user. The zigzag-like texture defines a plurality of channels adapted to enhance the flow of liquid cleansing media over the skin of the user. The body glove further comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces. [0021] In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, a body glove comprises a top skin care surface populated with a plurality of substantially short bristles adapted to provide enhanced stimulation during use, and a bottom skin care surface populated with a plurality of raised cells arranged in a substantially rectangular pattern and adapted to provide the appearance of a textured surface. Each of the raised cells has a substantially open-box configuration configured to retain abrasive exfoliation media when the textured surface is used on the skin of a user. The body glove also comprises a cuff portion extending away from the top and bottom skin care surfaces. Continue reading... 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