Foot-mounted floor cleaning device

Abstract

The foot-mounted, floor-cleaning device is configured as a one-piece half-sock adapted to enclose a portion of a user's foot. The device extends to an area adjacent the center of the arch of the foot. The device functions best when worn over a sock. The half-sock configuration permits the device to be easily donned without requiring cumbersome fasteners and / or straps. On its underside at its front end (the area under the toes), the device is provided with a mildly-abrasive scrubbing material.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 907,130, filed Mar. 22, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to cleaning devices. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to a device for cleaning a floor, the device being adapted to be worn on a user's foot.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Cleaning non-carpeted floors can often be an arduous task in that the removal of stubborn stains and caked-on grime usually requires direct pressure by hand. Thus, the cleaning person must either stoop or bend over to access the stain or grime to be removed. Besides increasing the cleaning time, either of the above-described scenarios produces strain on the large muscles of the back and thighs. The strain can aggravate these large muscles, causing soreness and pain. Furthermore, elderly people and / or people with physical dis...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The foot-mounted floor cleaning device is a half-sock adapted to enclose the toes and ball of a user's foot. The device extends to an area adjacent the center of the arch of the foot. The device functions best when worn over a sock. The half-sock configuration permits the device to be easily donned without requiring cumbersome fasteners and / or straps. The half-sock is of one-piece design and is fabricated from a soft, stretchable, absorbent material. The inner surface of the half-sock is padded in the area under the toes and under the ball of the foot for comfort. On its underside and at its front end (the portion under the toes), the half-sock is provided with a mildly abrasive scrubbing material, which will not scratch the floor.

[0007]Accordingly, the invention presents a cleaning device that allows the use of the foot and eliminates the bending and stooping required when removing stains and caked-on grime from floors. The device is efficient and comfortable to wear. The device can be fabricated from biodegradable material for safe disposability. The device can be used to clean almost any type of non-carpeted floor. As contemplated, the device will be made available in a variety of sizes. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.

Problems solved by technology

Cleaning non-carpeted floors can often be an arduous task in that the removal of stubborn stains and caked-on grime usually requires direct pressure by hand.

Besides increasing the cleaning time, either of the above-described scenarios produces strain on the large muscles of the back and thighs.

The strain can aggravate these large muscles, causing soreness and pain.

Furthermore, elderly people and / or people with physical disabilities may find it impossible to stoop or bend to remove the stains or grime by hand.

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