Exfoliating Foot Covering

Abstract

A foot covering to be worn on a human foot includes a sock that covers the human foot. The sock is characterized by a frontal opening that causes the toes of the human foot to be exposed. The sock includes an inner material that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, to be exfoliated while the sock is being worn on the human foot. The sock includes one or more loop connectors, which couples an upper portion of the frontal opening to a lower portion of the frontal opening such that the one or more loop connectors fits between at least two toes on the human foot. An upper cuff portion of the sock includes a string and/or an elastic material that enables the sock to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS/INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

This application makes reference to, claims priority to and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/755,037, which was filed on Jan. 22, 2013.

The above referenced application is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Certain embodiments of the invention relate to a cosmetic foot apparatus. More specifically, certain embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for an exfoliating foot covering.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many spa, salon or in-home pedicures are being done every day; consumer's spend a great deal of time and pay a great deal of money for pedicures in many cases once the pedicure is complete, the full results of preserving the full results of this service is not available. Specifically, certain pedicure services generally exhibit characteristics that exfoliate parts of the human foot. For example, certain pedicure services may incorporate a rubbing of the heel and toe section of the human foot by using an object that causes friction, thereby exfoliating the dead skin cells off of the foot. For example, certain pedicure services may wash the user's foot using a granular cosmetic process in order to remove dead cells from the skin's surface. Often times, harsh chemicals and dangerous mechanical devises are used for this process and puts the user in unnecessary harm.

Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of such systems with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the remainder of the present application with reference to the drawings.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A system and/or method is provided for an exfoliating foot covering, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.

These and other advantages, aspects and novel features of the present invention, as well as details of an illustrated embodiment thereof, will be more fully understood from the following description and drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an exemplary exfoliating sock being worn on a human foot, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of an exemplary exfoliating sock being worn on a human foot, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of a top frontal view of an exemplary exfoliating sock, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising a fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising an angled fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising a fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising an angled fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Certain embodiments of the invention may be found in a method and system for an exfoliating foot covering. Various aspects of the invention may comprise a foot covering to be worn on a human foot is provided. The foot covering comprises a sock that covers the human foot when it is worn. The sock may be characterized by a frontal opening that causes the toes of the human foot to be exposed. The sock may comprise an inner material or surface that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, to be exfoliated while the sock is being worn on the human foot. The sock may comprise one or more loop connectors, each of which couples an upper portion of the frontal opening to a lower portion of the frontal opening. In this regard, the one or more loop connectors are arranged so that they may fit between at least two toes on the human foot. An upper cuff portion of the sock enables the sock to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock. The circumference of the upper cuff portion may comprise a mechanism such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the upper cuff portion of the sock to fit snugly around the human foot.

A circumference of the frontal opening of the sock may comprise a mechanism such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the frontal opening to be expanded. The string and/or an elastic material at the circumference of the frontal opening may enable the frontal opening to fit snugly around the human foot. The portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, may comprise an upper cuff portion, a heel portion, an instep portion and a sole portion. The upper cuff portion may cover at least an area around an upper portion of an ankle of the human foot. The heel portion may cover at least an area around a heel of the human foot. The instep portion covers at least an area around an instep of the human foot and the sole portion covers at least an area around a sole of the human foot. The inner material of the sock may comprise a same grade of abrasiveness. Alternatively, different portions of the inner material of the sock may comprise varying grades of abrasiveness. The inner material of the sock is operable to gently move against the skin on those portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, in order to cause the skin to be exfoliated. The material that is utilized to make the sock possesses one or more exemplary properties comprising breathable, antifungal, antibacterial, lightweight, porous material and quick drying.

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an exemplary exfoliating sock being worn on a human foot, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a sock 102, a frontal opening 104, an upper portion of the frontal opening 106, a loop connector 108, and an upper cuff portion 110. The sock 102 is shown being worn on a foot. The toes on the foot are not covered and thus remain exposed by the sock 102.

The sock 102 is operable to be worn on the human foot. The sock 102 may comprise a frontal opening 104 that causes the toes of the human foot to be exposed. The sock 102 may comprise an inner material or surface that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock 102, to be exfoliated while the sock is being worn on the human foot. The exfoliation may result from the skin of the human foot rubbing against the abrasive material of the inner portion of the sock 102.

The frontal opening 104 in the sock 102 allows the toes of the human foot to be exposed. The frontal opening 104 allows the sock to be worn so that the abrasive material of the sock does not in any way damage the natural state of the toenails and/or any decorations and/or material, which may be on the toenails. The frontal opening 104 may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion may be referred to as the upper portion of the frontal opening 106 and the lower portion may be referred to as the lower portion of the frontal opening.

The loop connector 108 may be arranged so that it couples the upper portion of the frontal opening 106 to the lower portion of the frontal opening. The loop connector 108 may be operable to prevent slippage of the sock 102 while it is on the human foot. The loop connector 108 may also be operable to prevent the sock 302 from rolling up while it is on the human foot.

The upper cuff portion 110 of the sock 102 may be configured so that it rests around an ankle area of the human foot when the sock is properly placed on the human foot. The upper cuff portion 110 of the sock 102 may be configures so that it is at, below or above the ankle of the human foot. In order to put on the sock 102, the toes are placed in the circumferential opening of the upper cuff portion 110 of the sock 102 and the human foot is guided through the upper cuff portion 110 of the sock 102. The human foot is guided through the circumferential opening of the upper cuff portion 110 of the sock 102 until the toes are adequately exposed and the loop connector 108 is between two toes as illustrated in FIG. 1. When the sock is properly on the human foot, the heel of the human foot rests in a heel portion of the sock 102. The human foot may be guided through the circumferential opening of the upper cuff portion 110 of the sock 102 and through the remaining portion of the sock without the toes touching the inner material of the sock 102. This may prevent marring or damaging of the toenails. In instances where, for example, nail polish may be on the toenails, the sock 102 may prevent the nail polish from smudging, smearing or other damage.

In operation, the sock 102 is operable to perform a gentle rubbing action against the skin of the human foot as the human foot moves. The gentle rubbing action may be performed in a natural, safe and secure manner so as not to cause any damage to the skin of the human foot. The sock 102 covers the heel of the human foot and extends to the forefront of the human foot. The sock 102 cuffs the foot, for example, around an area of the ankle and starts from the back heel and extends forward towards the toe area and frames the forefront of the human foot just before the toe section. The sock 102, when properly placed on the human foot, leaves the toes of the human foot exposed. This, for example, prevents any damage to the toenails and/or any material thereon.

The sock 102 may be used wet or dry, while sleeping in bed, performing chores and/or performing showering activities, and enhances the look of the human foot. When lying in bed, doing chores and/or standing in a shower, for example, the natural body movements causes friction against a surface and has the ability to exfoliate when rubbed against the surface. Accordingly, the natural body movements causes friction when the areas of the human foot that are covered by the sock 102 rub against the inner abrasive material of the sock 102 and this exfoliates the skin on the areas of the human foot that are covered by the sock 102.

The sock 102 may be formed from textured material, such as synthetic nylon fiber, which create friction and thereby, removing dead skin cells from the human foot. Furthermore, the sock 102 may incorporate or comprise materials that are specifically selected for particular environmental conditions, such as water or dry conditions. Material elements incorporated into sock 102 are generally selected to impart various aesthetic and functional characteristics comprising, for example, natural beauty, exfoliating properties, friction, water and/or non-water assistance, durability, and slow decaying. The exfoliating sock 102 may comprise, for example, a lightweight mesh material, synthetic nylon fiber, or some other lightweight and friction inducing material designed to naturally and safely remove dead skin cells while the sock 102 is worn during, for example, sleeping, relaxing or showering. The sock 102 may utilize material that may be woven together for strength, durability, slow decaying and stretching qualities. The sock 102 may comprise material that dries quickly, easily and doesn't breed bacteria. The sock 102 may comprise high elasticity yarn, woven together, to implements a multistage exfoliating knit that can adjust the force of the elastic threads and the resulting exfoliating qualities. The natural movements of the person wearing the sock 102 promote blood circulation, thereby minimizing and preventing skin disease. Accordingly, the exfoliating sock 102 may be operable to provide variable exfoliating qualities on various parts of the human foot.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of an exemplary exfoliating sock being worn on a human foot, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a sock 202 being worn on a human foot 200 with the toes 201 of the human foot being exposed. The sock 202 comprises an upper cuff portion 204, a heel portion 206, an instep portion 208, a sole potion 210, a frontal opening 212 and a gusset portion 220. The heel portion 206 may comprise a heel flap portion 206a and a heel turn portion 206b.

The sock 202 may comprise an opening at the upper cuff portion 204 and top of the back heel section in order for the wearer of the sock 202 to easily insert the human foot 200 into the sock 202 and encase the human foot 200 from heel 206 to frontal opening 212. The area around the heel 206 extends upwards towards the anklebone and slightly cascades down on the top of the human foot 200 to enable the wearer to easily insert the foot 200. The body of the sock 202, which may also comprise the instep portion 208, may comprise elastic qualities from the heel toward the forefront portion or the frontal opening 212 so that most wearers regardless of their foot size may wear the sock 202. The body of the sock 202 does not contain a toe section and ends at the frontal opening 212 just before the toe area of the human foot 200. This prevents decorations on the nail such as nail polish from being damaged or smudged due to the abrasive material of the inner portion of the sock 202.

The upper cuff portion 204 is the uppermost part of the sock 202. The human foot 200 is inserted into circumferential opening of the upper cuff portion 204 of the sock 202 and the material of the sock 202 wraps around the left, right and back side of the ankle of the foot. The upper cuff portion 204 has elasticity to stretch the sock 202 around the wearer's ankle as well as to hold the sock 202 in place on the wearer's foot. The upper cuff portion 204 cascades down the center of the top of the wearer's foot in a triangular manner and may comprise a ribbing around the cuff, which may, for example, be less than 1 inch in diameter.

The upper cuff portion 204 may cover at least an area around an upper portion of an ankle of the human foot 200 when the sock 202 is properly placed on the human foot 200. The elasticity of the upper cuff portion 204 of the sock 202 enables the sock 202 to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202. The circumference of the upper cuff portion 204 may comprise a mechanism such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the upper cuff portion 204 of the sock to fit snugly around the human foot 200. Other mechanisms and/or materials may be utilized without departing from the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the invention.

The heel portion 206 may cover at least an area around a heel of the human foot 200 when the sock 202 is properly placed on the human foot 200. The heel portion 206 may comprise the heel flap portion 206a and the heel turn 206b portion.

The heel flap portion 206a comprises the area of the sock 102 that covers the heel 206 when the sock 202 is properly fitted on the human foot 200. The heel flap portion 206a may comprise a very strong material in order to prevent this area of the sock 102 from being worn out. In this regard, the heel flap portion 206a may comprise a thicker material than other parts of the sock 102. The heel flap portion 206a may comprise one area where a great deal of exfoliation occurs.

The heel turn 206b portion is the part of the sock 202 that cradles the heel 206 and bottom of the foot when the sock 202 is properly fitted on the human foot 200. The heel turn 206b portion comprises a very strong material in order to prevent this area of the sock 102 from being worn out. In this regard, the heel turn portion 206b may comprise a thicker material than other parts of the sock 102. The heel turn portion 206b may comprise another area where a great deal of exfoliation occurs

The instep portion 208 forms part of the body of the sock 202. The instep portion 208 of the sock 202 may be viewed as the part of the sock 202 starting from where the gusset 220 ends and the toe 201 begins. The instep portion 208 covers at least an area around an instep of the human foot 200 when the sock 202 is properly placed on the human foot 200. The length instep portion 208 may be generally determined by measuring the wearer's foot from the back of the heel 202 to the tip of the toe 201 and subtracting 1.5″ to 2″ from that measurement. This is because the sock 202 does not have a toe portion since the toes 201 are exposed. The instep portion 208 may comprise elastic properties, which may run from the heel of turn to the forefront of the foot.

The sole portion 210 covers at least an area around a sole of the human foot 200 when the sock 202 is properly placed on the human foot 200.

The frontal opening 212 in the sock 202 causes the toes 201 of the human foot 200 to be exposed when the sock 202 is properly placed on the human foot 200. A circumference of the frontal opening 212 of the sock 202 may comprise a mechanism such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the frontal opening 212 to be expanded. Other mechanisms and/or materials may be utilized without departing from the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the invention. The string and/or elastic material at the circumference of the frontal opening 212 may enable the frontal opening 212 to fit snugly around the human foot 200.

The gusset 220 connects the heel flap portion 206a and heel turn portion 206b of the sock 102 to the foot of the sock 102. The gusset 220 goes from the right side of the human foot 200, around the sole 210, and up the left side of the foot 200t. The gusset 220 does not go across the top of the human foot 200 because the upper cuff portion 204 extends down slightly on the top of the human foot 200.

In operation, an inner material or surface of the sock 202 may cause the skin on portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202, to be exfoliated while the sock 202 is being worn on the human foot 200. In one embodiment of the invention, the inner material of the sock 202 may comprise the same grade of abrasiveness throughout the sock 202. In another embodiment of the invention, different portions of the inner material of the sock 202 may comprise varying grades of abrasiveness. In this regard, material with greater abrasiveness may be placed at those areas of the sock 202 where the foot 200 may need more exfoliation and material with lesser abrasiveness may be placed at those areas of the sock 202 where the foot 200 may need less exfoliation. In some areas of the sock 202, the material maybe raised and/or contoured to match the contour of the human foot 200. The inner material of the sock 202 is operable to gently move against the skin on those portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202, in order to cause the skin to be exfoliated. The material that is utilized to make the sock 200 possesses one or more exemplary properties comprising breathable, antifungal, antibacterial, lightweight, elastic, porous material and quick drying.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of a top frontal view of an exemplary exfoliating sock, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a sock 302 with a frontal opening 306. The sock 302 comprises an upper cuff portion 304, a loop connector 308, an upper portion of the frontal opening 312 and a lower portion of the frontal opening 314.

The loop connector 308 is operable to couple an upper portion of the frontal opening 312 to the lower portion of the frontal opening 314 in order to prevent slippage and also prevent the sock 302 from rolling up on the foot. Although a single loop connector 308 is shown, the invention is not limited in this regard. Accordingly, the sock 302 may comprise a plurality of loop connectors, each of which may couple the upper portion of the frontal opening 312 to the lower portion of the frontal opening 314. In some embodiments of the invention, the loop connector 308 may comprise an elastic material. In other embodiment of the invention, the loop connector 308 may comprise a non-elastic or inelastic material. The loop connector 308 may or may not comprise and abrasive material. The loop connector 108 may be placed in the center of the socks so that socks can be worn on either foot. Notwithstanding, the invention is not limited in this regard, and the loop connector 308 may be placed at different positions along the upper portion of the frontal opening 312 and the lower portion of the frontal opening 314 of the frontal opening 306.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a sock 404. The sock 402 comprises an upper cuff portion 404, an upper portion of the frontal opening 406 and a heel portion 408. The circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 is also illustrated.

The upper cuff portion 404 covers at least an area around an upper portion of an ankle of the human foot 200 when the sock 402 is properly placed on the human foot 200. The human foot 200 is placed within the circumferential area 405 when the sock is being placed on the human foot 200. The circumference of the upper cuff portion 404 may comprise a mechanism 404 such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the upper cuff portion 404 of the sock to fit snugly around the human foot 200. Other mechanisms and/or materials may be utilized without departing from the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the invention.

The sock 402 may activate the skin's peeling effect causing the outer layer of the skin to peel off, thereby removing build up, rough spots, and calluses and promotes softer, more youthful looking feet. The sock 402 may be operable to engage the process of exfoliating the human feet by gently and safely removing the dead skin cells off of the outermost layer of skin in order to reveal newer skin below. The sock 402 may leave the skin primed for moisturizing after it is utilized without using harsh chemicals or mechanical devices. The sock 402 may safely and naturally flake off or remove build up on the user's foot by using our natural circular movements and does not require the user to bend over and rub their feet. The sock 402 may be used wet or dry and is non-invasive. The sock 402 may scale off build up, rough spots and/or calluses off of the users foot while massaging the foot, aiding in increased circulation and blood flow. The sock 402 may also improve the skin tone of the user by revealing new skin beneath.

It should be recognized that although the foot covering comprises a sock 202, the invention is not limited in this regard. Accordingly, other embodiments of the invention may differ from the sock 202. For example, the sock 202 may comprise a fastener that extends from the front of the upper cuff portion 204 to the top of the frontal opening 212 (an upper portion of the frontal opening 406 of FIG. 4). In this regard, the top of the sock 202 may comprise a left upper portion and a right upper portion, which may be secured together utilizing the fastener. The fastener may comprise, for example, a string, lace, snaps, a zipper, Velcro or other fastening or securing mechanism. The fastener may be placed at any angle as long as the fastener extends from the front of the upper cuff portion 204 to the top of the frontal opening 212.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising a fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 5, there is shown a sock 502. The sock 502 of FIG. 5 is substantially similar to the sock 402 of FIG. 4. The sock 502 comprises an upper cuff portion 404, an upper portion of the frontal opening 406, a heel portion 408 and a fastener 510. The circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 is also illustrated. The fastener 510 may run from the front of the circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 straight to the upper portion of the frontal opening 406.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising an angled fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 6, there is shown a sock 602. The sock 602 of FIG. 6 is substantially similar to the sock 402 of FIG. 4. The sock 602 comprises an upper cuff portion 404, an upper portion of the frontal opening 406, a heel portion 408 and a fastener 610. The circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 is also illustrated. The fastener 510 may run from the front of the circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 at an angle to the upper portion of the frontal opening 406.

FIG. 7 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising a fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 7, there is shown a sock 702. The sock 702 of FIG. 7 is substantially similar to the sock 402 of FIG. 4. The sock 502 comprises an upper cuff portion 404, an upper portion of the frontal opening 406, a heel portion 408 and a fastener 710. The circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 is also illustrated. The fastener 710 may run from the front of the circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 partially to the upper portion of the frontal opening 406, but does not extent all the way to the upper portion of the frontal opening 406.

FIG. 8 is a diagram of a top view of an exemplary exfoliating sock comprising an angled fastener, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 8, there is shown a sock 802. The sock 802 of FIG. 8 is substantially similar to the sock 402 of FIG. 4. The sock 802 comprises an upper cuff portion 404, an upper portion of the frontal opening 406, a heel portion 408 and a fastener 810. The circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 is also illustrated. The fastener 810 may run from the front of the circumferential area 405 of the upper cuff portion 404 at an angle partially to the upper portion of the frontal opening 406, but does not extent all the way to the upper portion of the frontal opening 406.

Various exemplary embodiment of the invention may comprise a foot covering to be worn on a human foot 200 is provided. With reference to FIG. 2, the foot covering comprises a sock 202 that covers the human foot 200 when it the sock 202 worn. The sock 202 may be characterized by a frontal opening 212 that causes the toes 201 of the human foot 200 to be exposed. The sock 202 may comprise an inner material or surface that causes skin on portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202, to be exfoliated while the sock 202 is being worn on the human foot 200. The sock 202 (302 in FIG. 3) may comprise one or more loop connectors 308, (FIG. 3) each of which couples an upper portion of the frontal opening 312 (FIG. 3) to the lower portion of the frontal opening 314 (FIG. 3). In this regard, the one or more loop connectors 308 (FIG. 3) are arranged so that they may fit between at least two toes 201 on the human foot 200. An upper cuff portion 204 of the sock 202 enables the sock 202 to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202. The circumference of the upper cuff portion 204 may comprise a mechanism such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the upper cuff portion 204 of the sock to fit snugly around the human foot 200.

A circumference of the frontal opening 212 of the sock 202 may comprise a mechanism such as a string and/or an elastic material that enables the frontal opening 212 to be expanded. The string and/or an elastic material at the circumference of the frontal opening 212 may enable the frontal opening 212 to fit snugly around the human foot 200. The portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202, may comprise an upper cuff portion 204 a heel portion 206, an instep portion 208 and a sole portion 210. The upper cuff portion 202 may cover at least an area around an upper portion of an ankle of the human foot 200. The heel portion 206 may cover at least an area around a heel of the human foot 200. The instep portion 208 covers at least an area around an instep of the human foot 200 and the sole portion 210 covers at least an area around a sole of the human foot 200. The inner material of the sock 202 may comprise the same grade of abrasiveness. Alternatively, different portions of the inner material of the sock 202 may comprise varying grades of abrasiveness. The inner material of the sock 202 is operable to gently move against the skin on those portions of the human foot 200, which are covered by the sock 202, in order to cause the skin to be exfoliated. The material that is utilized to make the sock 200 possesses one or more exemplary properties comprising breathable, antifungal, antibacterial, lightweight, porous material and quick drying.

As utilized herein, “and/or” means any one or more of the items in the list joined by “and/or”. As an example, “x and/or y” means any element of the three-element set {(x), (y), (x, y)}. As another example, “x, y, and/or z” means any element of the seven-element set {(x), (y), (z), (x, y), (x, z), (y, z), (x, y, z)}. As utilized herein, the term “exemplary” means serving as a non-limiting example, instance, or illustration. As utilized herein, the terms “e.g.,” and “for example” set off lists of one or more non-limiting examples, instances, or illustrations.

While the present invention has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present invention without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A foot covering to be worn on a human foot, said foot covering comprising:

a sock that covers said human foot, wherein: said sock is characterized by a frontal opening that causes toes of said human foot to be exposed; said sock comprises an inner material that causes skin on portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock, to be exfoliated while said sock is worn on said human foot; and said sock comprises at least one loop connector that couples an upper portion of said frontal opening to a lower portion of said frontal opening, wherein said at least one loop connector fits between at least two toes on said human foot.

2. The foot covering according to claim 1, comprising an upper cuff portion that enables said sock to fit snuggly around said portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock.

3. The foot covering according to claim 2, wherein said upper cuff portion comprises at least one of a string and an elastic material that enables said upper cuff portion of said sock to fit snugly.

4. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein a circumference of said frontal opening comprise at least one of a string and an elastic material that enables said frontal opening to be expanded.

5. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein a circumference of said frontal opening comprise at least one of a string and an elastic material that enables said frontal opening to fit snugly around said human foot.

6. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein said portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock comprises an upper cuff portion, a heel portion, an instep portion and a sole portion, wherein:

said upper cuff portion covers at least an upper area of an ankle of said human foot;

said heel portion covers at least an area around a heel of said human foot;

said instep portion covers at least an area around an instep of said human foot; and

said sole portion covers at least an area around a sole portion of said human foot.

7. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein said inner material of said sock comprise a same grade of abrasiveness.

8. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein different portions of said inner material of said sock comprise varying grades of abrasiveness.

9. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein said inner material of said sock gently moves against said skin on said portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock, to cause said skin to be exfoliated.

10. The foot covering according to claim 1, wherein a material of said sock possesses one or more properties comprising breathable, antifungal, antibacterial, light weight, porous material and quick drying.

11. A method, comprising:

exfoliating a human foot utilizing a foot covering that is worn on said human foot, wherein said foot covering comprises:

a sock that covers said human foot, wherein: said sock is characterized by a frontal opening that causes toes of said human foot to be exposed; said sock comprises an inner material that causes skin on portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock, to be exfoliated while said sock is worn on said human foot; and said sock comprises at least one loop connector that couples an upper portion of said frontal opening to a lower portion of said frontal opening, wherein said at least one loop connector fits between at least two toes on said human foot.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein an upper cuff portion that enables said sock to fit snuggly around said portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein said upper cuff portion comprises at least one of a string and an elastic material that enables said upper cuff portion of said sock to fit snugly.

14. The method according to claim 11, wherein a circumference of said frontal opening comprise at least one of a string and an elastic material that enables said frontal opening to be expanded.

15. The method according to claim 11, wherein a circumference of said frontal opening comprise at least one of a string and an elastic material that enables said frontal opening to fit snugly around said human foot.

16. The method according to claim 11, wherein said portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock comprises an upper cuff portion, a heel portion, an instep portion and a sole portion, wherein:

said upper cuff portion covers at least an upper area of an ankle of said human foot;

said heel portion covers at least an area around a heel of said human foot;

said instep portion covers at least an area around an instep of said human foot; and

said sole portion covers at least an area around a sole portion of said human foot.

17. The method according to claim 11, wherein said inner material of said sock comprise a same grade of abrasiveness.

18. The method according to claim 11, wherein different portions of said inner material of said sock comprise varying grades of abrasiveness.

19. The method according to claim 11, wherein said inner material of said sock gently moves to cause said skin on said portions of said human foot, which are covered by said sock, to be exfoliated.

20. The method according to claim 11, wherein a material of said sock possesses one or more properties comprising breathable, antifungal, antibacterial, light weight, porous material and quick drying.