Foot buffing mat
Foot buffing mat with a rectangular mat, a right ball of foot buffing portion, a left ball of foot buffing portion, a right heal of foot buffing portion, a left heal of foot buffing portion, a plurality of suction cups, the suction cups attached to the underside of the rectangular mat, and the buffing portions attached to the mat so that they correspond with the correlating under foot portions of a user's feet. A preferred embodiment includes the ball of foot buffing portions are each elliptical in shape and rise from the mat to a maximum height of one inch.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates generally to the field of foot care devices and more specifically to a foot buffing mat.
The process of buffing the underside of ones feet is well known. Generally a pumice stone is used. The user takes the stone in his or her hand and proceeds to “sand” away unwanted calluses and rough spots on his or her heals, balls of feet, or other areas that may be subject to the formation of calluses. Some pumice stones on the market today have handles attached. Others are made of synthetic abrasive materials and may or may not include a handle.
One such product is called “Mr. Pumice Foot File” and includes a handle made of man made products.
Although current pumice products are effective for removing calluses and rough spots from the underside of a person's foot, there are some serious deficiencies in current designs. First, people who are overweight, pregnant, or otherwise handicapped, may have a difficult time reaching the underside of his or her foot. Secondly, the act of raising one foot while balancing on the other foot while buffing can be awkward and may cause the person to fall. Third, current pumice stones may not be properly shaped to effectively reach all affected areas of the user's foot. Finally, the act of buffing each area of each foot can be time consuming and put excess strain on a persons back and leg muscles.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe primary object of the invention is to provide a foot buffing mat that allows a person to easily buff all surfaces of the underside of both feet while standing or sitting comfortably.
Another object of the invention is to provide a foot buffing mat that allows a person to buff his or her feet without the use of his or her hands.
Another object of the invention is to provide a foot buffing mat that remains in place while being used.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed Foot buffing mat comprising: a rectangular mat, a right ball of foot buffing portion, a left ball of foot buffing portion, a right heal of foot buffing portion, a left heal of foot buffing portion, a plurality of suction cups, said suction cups attached to the underside of said rectangular mat, and said buffing portions attached to said mat so that they correspond with the correlating foot portions of a user's feet.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
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While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. Foot buffing mat comprising:
- a rectangular mat;
- a right ball of foot buffing portion;
- a left ball of foot buffing portion;
- a right heal of foot buffing portion;
- a left heal of foot buffing portion;
- a plurality of suction cups;
- said suction cups attached to the underside of said rectangular mat; and
- said buffing portions attached to said mat so that they correspond with the correlating foot portions of a user's feet.
2. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ball of foot buffing portions are each elliptical in shape and rise from said mat to a maximum height of one inch.
3. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said heal buffing portions are each shaped approximately like a right angle triangle where the hypotenuse of said triangle slopes toward the top surface of said mat and each leg of said triangle slopes upward to a maximum height of approximately one inch.
4. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein the placement and shape of said foot buffing portions on said mat is such that a user can buff all major under surfaces of his or her feet simultaneously.
5. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said foot buffing portions are constructed of pumice stone.
6. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said foot buffing portions are alternately constructed of synthetic abrasive material.
7. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mat is twelve inches by eighteen inches and constructed of flexible molded plastic.
8. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mat contains recessed portions that receive said buffing portions.
9. Foot buffing mat as claimed in claim 1 wherein said buffing portions are affixed to said mat by standard means.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 21, 2006
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2008
Inventor: Angelia June Lovely (Troutdale, OR)
Application Number: 11/644,475
International Classification: A45D 44/00 (20060101);