Skin abrasion device
a skin abrasion and treatment device technology, applied in the field of skin treatment devices, can solve the problems of affecting the safety of users, so as to improve the overall safety, increase the longevity of the device, and facilitate repeated use over an extended period of time.
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-31
ZEPEDA ELISEO ALEX
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Benefits of technology
"The present invention is an abrasion device that can safely and efficiently remove dry skin, bunions, and calluses. It is designed to be used on a wide variety of surfaces and has easily replaceable and interchangeable abrasive surfaces. The device is hands-free and can be moved or manipulated back and forth across a target area. It is also designed to improve safety and longevity compared to existing prior-art foot care devices."
Problems solved by technology
Such prior art devices frequently utilize pumice, sandpaper, and / or other abrasive materials to wear down or abrade a user's skin.
Although many existing devices are designed for abrading a user's foot, such devices typically require the use of one or both hands for proper operation.
Frequently, it can be difficult for users of prior art skin abrasion devices to maintain balance during operation, especially if such users are elderly, obese, disabled, or pregnant.
Moreover, with respect to existing foot abrasion devices, such prior art devices do not permit simultaneous removal of dry skin from the sides and bottom of the foot.
However, such devices require a user to balance on one foot while manipulating the other foot against an abrasive surface.
In the wet environment of a shower or tub, such devices pose a significant risk that a user could slip and fall.
As such, said existing prior art devices can present a significant danger to users.
Other existing devices, such as foot soaking and massage devices, fail to fully and effectively remove dry skin, thus providing only temporary relief from calluses and bunions.
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[0023] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 depicts an overhead view of abrasion device 10 of the present invention. Abrasion device 10 has substantially planar base 1. Although said base 1 can have any number of different shapes, in the preferred embodiment said base is generally wider at end 1a and narrower at end 1b. Although the abrasion device of the present invention can be used on any part of the body, it is ideally suited for use on the foot. Thus, end 1a is generally shaped to accommodate the ball and toes, (i.e., the widest portion) of a user's foot, while end 1b is shaped to accommodate the heel of a user's foot.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 2, base 1 has top 2 and bottom 3. Top 2 of planar base 1 has an abrasive surface. In the preferred embodiment, the top of said substantially planar base 1 provides a platform to which varying grades of abrasive material, such as sandpaper, may be affixed or attached. Such abrasive material can be affixed to the top of said base using any of...
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An abrasion device for the reduction or removal of dry skin, bunions, calluses and the like from the bottom and / or sides of the feet and toes, but which, in operation, does not require the use of hands. A substantially planar base is provided having an abrasive upper surface and an anchoring means along its bottom surface. Tapered upright members are disposed along opposing sides of such base.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a skin treatment device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device used to remove dry skin, bunions, calluses and the like from various areas of the body. More particularly still, the present invention relates to an abrasion device for the reduction or removal of dry skin, bunions, calluses and the like from the bottom and / or sides of the feet and toes, but which, in operation, does not require the use of hands. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Prior art devices designed for the reduction and / or removal of dry skin, bunions, and calluses are well known in the art. Such prior art devices frequently utilize pumice, sandpaper, and / or other abrasive materials to wear down or abrade a user's skin. Although many existing devices are designed for abrading a user's foot, such devices typically require the use of one or both hands for proper operation. In many ...
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IPC IPC(8): A45D29/18
CPCA61B17/54
Inventor ZEPEDA, ELISEO ALEX
Owner ZEPEDA ELISEO ALEX