U.S. patent application number 11/702042 was filed with the patent office on 2009-06-25 for scrubbing device.
Invention is credited to Wilfredo R. Munoz, Eugenio Perez.
Application Number | 20090159092 11/702042 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40787146 |
Filed Date | 2009-06-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090159092 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Munoz; Wilfredo R. ; et
al. |
June 25, 2009 |
Scrubbing device
Abstract
A scrubbing device that includes a heel-shaped, plastic box that
is attached to the floor within a bathtub or shower stall by the
use of adhesive backing, and furthermore, includes an area
available through the top surface of the box on which the
individual could scrub and exfoliate a portion of their foot. The
scrubbing area has an ovaloid shape to accommodate approximately
the rear half of an individual's foot. An abrasive scrubbing
material, pumice stone, or file-like material covers the surface of
the scrubbing area.
Inventors: |
Munoz; Wilfredo R.; (Miami,
FL) ; Perez; Eugenio; (Miami, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CROSSLEY PATENT LAW
236 South Third Street, #287
MONTROSE
CO
81401
US
|
Family ID: |
40787146 |
Appl. No.: |
11/702042 |
Filed: |
February 5, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/76.4 ; 4/559;
4/606 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 7/026 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/76.4 ; 4/606;
4/559 |
International
Class: |
A45D 29/00 20060101
A45D029/00; A47K 7/02 20060101 A47K007/02 |
Claims
1. A scrubbing device comprising: (a) a container, the container
having two surfaces comprising an upper surface and a lower
surface, (b) means for allowing an individual to scrub their heel
on the container, and (c) means for attaching the lower surface of
the container to a floor surface.
2. A scrubbing device according to claim 1 wherein the container
further comprises (a) a box, (b) wherein the box has four upper
corners, and (c) further wherein the box has four lower
corners.
3. A scrubbing device according to claim 2 wherein the upper
corners on the box are rounded.
4. A scrubbing device according to claim 3 wherein the means for
allowing an individual to scrub their heel on the container further
comprises (a) a cutout located on the upper surface of the box, and
(b) a scrubbing surface located on the cutout.
5. A scrubbing device according to claim 4 wherein the cutout
located on the upper surface of the box has an ovaloid shape.
6. A scrubbing device according to claim 5 wherein the ovaloid
cutout further comprises rounded edges.
7. A scrubbing device according to claim 6 wherein the means for
attaching the lower surface of the container to a floor surface
further comprises (a) an adhesive backing attached to the lower
surface of the container, (b) a cover covering the adhesive
backing, (c) a floor surface, (d) wherein the cover is removed from
the adhesive backing and the adhesive backing is placed against the
floor surface.
8. A scrubbing device according to claim 7 wherein the box is
fabricated from plastic.
9. A scrubbing device according to claim 7 wherein the scrubbing
material is a pumice stone.
10. A scrubbing device according to claim 7 wherein the scrubbing
material is a file-like material.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention concerns that of a new and improved
scrubbing device that includes a heel-shaped, plastic box that is
attached to the floor within a bathtub or shower stall by the use
of adhesive backing, and furthermore, includes an area available
through the top surface of the box on which the individual could
scrub and exfoliate a portion of their foot.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 2,591,331, issued to Baumbach, discloses a
foot brush which is attached to a surface by suction cups.
[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,617,917, issued to Miller, discloses a foot
hygiene device which provides a scrubbing force to a ventral
surface of the foot upon movement of the foot.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,829, issued to Simpson, teaches a
personal hygiene device used for cleaning the hands or feet of a
user.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,490, issued to Dyas, teaches a foot
brush for cleaning or scrubbing a user's feet.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,729,858, issued to Riffel, teaches a
foot-scrubbing device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention concerns that of a new and improved
scrubbing device that includes a heel-shaped, plastic box that is
attached to the floor within a bathtub or shower stall by the use
of adhesive backing, and furthermore, includes an area available
through the top surface of the box on which the individual could
scrub and exfoliate a portion of their foot. The scrubbing area has
an ovaloid shape to accommodate approximately the rear half of an
individual's foot. An abrasive scrubbing material, pumice stone, or
file-like material covers the surface of the scrubbing area.
[0008] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of a scrubbing device that the detailed
description thereof that follows may be better understood and in
order that the present contribution to the art may be better
appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the
scrubbing device that will be described hereinafter and which will
form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
[0009] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment
of the scrubbing device in detail, it is to be understood that the
scrubbing device is not limited in its application to the details
of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth
in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The
scrubbing device is capable of other embodiments and being
practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be
understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are
for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as
limiting.
[0010] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
scrubbing device. It is important, therefore, that the claims be
regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they
do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present
invention.
[0011] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a scrubbing device which has all of the advantages of the
prior art and none of the disadvantages.
[0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
scrubbing device which may be easily and efficiently manufactured
and marketed.
[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
scrubbing device which is of durable and reliable construction.
[0014] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide
a scrubbing device which is economically affordable and available
for relevant market segment of the purchasing public.
[0015] Other objects, features and advantages of the present
invention will become more readily apparent from the following
detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered
with the attached drawings and appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of the scrubbing
device.
[0017] FIG. 2 shows a bottom perspective view of the scrubbing
device.
[0018] FIG. 3 shows an end view of the scrubbing device.
[0019] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the scrubbing device as it would
appear in use.
[0020] FIG. 5 shows a rear end view of the scrubbing device as it
would appear in use.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0021] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to
FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new scrubbing device embodying the
principles and concepts of the present invention and generally
designated by the reference numeral 2 will be described.
[0022] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the scrubbing
device 2 comprises a box 4 that has two surfaces comprising an
upper surface 6 and a lower surface 8. The box 4 has four upper
corners 10, which are rounded, and four lower corners 12, which are
not rounded and remain pointed. The box 4 can be made from a
variety of materials but preferably is manufactured from plastic
5.
[0023] The upper surface 6 of the box 4 has an ovaloid cutout 14
that travels into the box 4. The cutout 14 also has rounded edges
16 and includes a scrubbing surface 18 on it. The cutout 14 has an
ovaloid shape to more closely approximate the actual shape of the
rear half of an individuals' foot. The scrubbing surface 18 can be
fabricated from a wide variety of scrubbing materials, but
preferably is fabricated from either pumice stone 20 or a file-like
material 22.
[0024] The lower surface of the box has an adhesive backing 24 on
it. This adhesive backing 24 is normally covered up by a cover 26
prior to using the scrubbing device 2. However, once it is desired
to use the scrubbing device 2, an individual would then remove the
cover 26 and placed the adhesive backing 24 against a floor surface
28, with the floor surface 28 preferably being in a shower or
bathtub.
[0025] In use, an individual would first pour an amount of soap
onto the scrubbing surface 18 on the cutout 14. Then, the
individual would place his or her heel onto the scrubbing surface
18 and twist their heel from side to side. The scrubbing surface 18
present would help to scrub the bottom of the person's inserted
heel, to remove any unwanted calluses from the inserted heel, and
to smooth out the inserted heel.
[0026] With respect to the above description then, it is to be
realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts
of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape,
form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are
deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and
all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings
and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed
by the present invention.
[0027] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only
of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in
the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,
all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to,
falling within the scope of the invention.
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