Washcloth Expander Device

Abstract

A washcloth expander tool for keeping a washcloth in an expanded orientation. The washcloth expander tool comprises a pair of generally curved wands that are connected along a center pivot point. The pair of wands are oriented in an approximately perpendicular configuration when in use. Each end of each wand comprises a washcloth attachment element for attaching to a corner of the washcloth. A rail component is attachable to one of the wands and a finger engaging component can attach to a variety of positions along the rail component. The finger engaging component comprises a plurality of finger loops for a user's fingers to hold the washcloth expander tool attached to the washcloth.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A washcloth expander tool for keeping a washcloth expanded comprising:
 a first wand comprising a pair of washcloth attachment elements;   a second wand comprising a pair of washcloth attachment elements, the second wand rotatably attached to the first wand;   a rail component attached to the second wand; and   a finger engaging component attachable to the rail component.   
     
     
         2 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the second wand rotates perpendicularly with respect to the first wand. 
     
     
         3 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second wands are convex in shape. 
     
     
         4 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein each or the pairs of washcloth attachment elements is configured to engage a different corner of the washcloth. 
     
     
         5 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the first wand is pivotally attached to the second wand via a connecting element. 
     
     
         6 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein each pair of washcloth attachment elements are attached to the corresponding first or second wand at a pair of ends of the first and second wands. 
     
     
         7 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the rail component is centrally attached to the second wand along a length of the second wand. 
     
     
         8 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the rail component comprises a plurality of attachment knobs. 
     
     
         9 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the finger engaging component comprises a knob engaging element for engaging the rail component. 
     
     
         10 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the finger engaging component comprises a plurality of finger loops. 
     
     
         11 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the finger engaging component is convex in shape. 
     
     
         12 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 1 , wherein the finger engaging component is perpendicularly oriented to the second wand when attached to the rail component. 
     
     
         13 . A washcloth expander tool for keeping a washcloth expanded comprising:
 a first wand comprising a pair of washcloth attachment elements;   a second wand comprising a pair of washcloth attachment elements, the second wand rotatably attached to the first wand;   a rail component attached to the second wand; and   a finger engaging component attachable to the rail component; and   wherein the second wand is longer than the first wand.   
     
     
         14 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 13 , wherein the second wand rotates perpendicularly with respect to the first wand. 
     
     
         15 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 13 , wherein the rail component is centrally attached to the second wand and comprises a plurality of attachment knobs. 
     
     
         16 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 13 , wherein the finger engaging component comprises a knob engaging element for engaging the rail component and a plurality of finger loops. 
     
     
         17 . A washcloth expander tool for keeping a washcloth expanded comprising:
 a first wand comprising a pair of washcloth attachment elements and an extension member;   a second wand comprising a pair of washcloth attachment elements and an extension member, the second wand rotatably attached to the first wand;   a rail component attached to the second wand; and   a finger engaging component attachable to the rail component.   
     
     
         18 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 17 , wherein the second wand rotates perpendicularly with respect to the first wand. 
     
     
         19 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 18 , wherein the rail component is centrally attached to the second wand and comprises a plurality of attachment knobs. 
     
     
         20 . The washcloth expander tool of  claim 19 , wherein the finger engaging component comprises a knob engaging element for engaging the rail component and a plurality of finger loops.