Exfoliating apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-11
NASCA BRIAN R
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[0037]The use of the present invention allows for the q

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Walking barefoot can also cause calluses.
Calluses and corns can cause discomfort and can also become painful.
However, these conventional methods and apparatuses for

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[0050]Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, an apparatus 10 for exfoliating skin is disclosed and described in accordance with at least one conceived embodiment. The apparatus 10 comprises a base 12 having at least one leg 14 depending from the underside of the base 12, and at least one abrasive regions 16 coupled to the topside of the base 12. The apparatus 10 may be placed or positioned so that the leg(s) 14 are fixedly secured to a surface, thereby inhibiting movement of the apparatus 10 during use. Once the apparatus 10 is in position, a user may exfoliate his / her foot by passing the foot over the abrasive region(s) 16 in a longitudinal path (forward and backward relative to the user's orientation), which may be repeated with additional abrasive region(s) 16 of varying texture grade if so desired and if so provided.

[0051]It is envisioned that the apparatus 10 may comprise a plurality of legs 14 (as depicted in FIG. 1, with the legs denoted by 14a,...

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Abstract

An apparatus for exfoliating skin is provided which includes a base having at least one leg depending from the underside thereof. The leg(s) are configured for removably securing the apparatus into a fixed position against a surface. The apparatus includes a plurality of mutually adjacent abrasive regions having a variety of texture grades.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention was first described in Disclosure Document No. 604,330 filed on Aug. 03, 2006 under 35 U.S.C. §122, 37 C.F.R. §1.14, and MPEP §1706. It is respectfully requested that said Disclosure Document remain a permanent part of the file history of the present application and be relied upon during the pending prosecution, and for any other matters that may arise concerning said present application and the subject matter contained therein. There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to scrubbing devices and, more particularly, to a portable, lightweight exfoliating apparatus adapted for stationary, callus-removal operation.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Calluses and corns are areas of thick, hardened, dead skin. They form to protect the skin and body structure under the skin from...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D29/20
CPCA61B2017/320004A61B17/54
Inventor NASCA, BRIAN R.
Owner NASCA BRIAN R
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