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Pumice foot mat

a foot mat and gumice technology, applied in the field of mats, can solve the problems of calluses or corns built on the foot, not always found to be an adequate solution, and the problem of increasing the problem of problems such as the size of the problem,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-26
KOUTSCUMBOS PORTIA
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[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a bath mat which can provide foot care without the need of bending over.
[0009] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a bath mat such abrasive upper surface will remove dry skin from the soles of the feet.

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It has been known that skin built upon the foot such as calluses or corns has been a recurring problem to such feet that been subjected to prolonged friction and pressure.
With the increased time that people have been spending in shoes while walking on concrete or other hard surfaces these problems has increased dramatically.
However, these have not always been found to be an adequate solution.
Part of the reason for failure of many of these aids has been the time required to work on the such foot problems.

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[0015] Prior to proceeding with the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, identical components which have identical functions have been designated by identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawings.

[0016] The present invention provides an apparatus, generally designated 10, for providing foot care. Such apparatus 10 comprises a base member 2 having a predetermined shape and having an upper surface 4 and a bottom surface 6. There is an abrasive means, generally designated 20, disposed on the upper surface 4 of the base member 2 and a means, generally designated 30, disposed on the bottom surface 6 of the apparatus 10 for releasably securing the apparatus 10 to a solid surface such as base of a bathtub or shower stall.

[0017] Although there are a variety of abrasive means 20 that can be used according to a presently preferred embodiment of the invention such abrasive means is pumice. ...

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Abstract

An apparatus for providing foot care. Such apparatus comprises a base member having a predetermined shape and having an upper surface and a bottom surface. There is an abrasive means disposed on the upper surface of the base member and a means disposed on the bottom surface of the apparatus for releasably securing the apparatus to a solid surface such as base of a bathtub or shower stall.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates, in general, to a mat for use in a bathtub or shower, and, more specifically the present invention relates to a bath mat having an abrasive surface layer for foot care. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Human foot problems have merited an ever increasing attention from the population in general, and even more concern with persons who are diabetic or pregnant women. It has been known that skin built upon the foot such as calluses or corns has been a recurring problem to such feet that been subjected to prolonged friction and pressure. With the increased time that people have been spending in shoes while walking on concrete or other hard surfaces these problems has increased dramatically. [0003] Medicated pads have been used to alleviate some of the problems with corns and foot creams and abrasive materials such as files or sloughing creams aid in the removal of hardened skin or calluses. However, these have not always been ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D29/18
CPCA47K7/026
Inventor KOUTSCUMBOS, PORTIA
Owner KOUTSCUMBOS PORTIA
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