FOOT CLEANING BRUSH
A foot cleaning brush (1) having a plurality of finger-like projections (2) that extend downward from a multi-purpose cleaning head (4) that is attached to one end of a telescoping handle (3). The telescoping handle allows a user to adjust the handle to different lengths depending on a user's height and what part of the body the user is washing. The cleaning head has a first cleaning surface (5) second cleaning surface (6), either of which may be a brush (7), a cloth material (11), pumice (12) or a sponge (13). The cleaning surfaces may be flat or concave so that they curves around a user's leg. The finger-like projections, which are used to wash in-between a user's toes, may be permanently attached to the cleaning head or removably attached to the cleaning head via an adjustment means (8).
This invention relates to devices for cleaning the lower extremities of a person's body and more particularly, a brush having an elongated handle, multiple cleaning surfaces and finger-like projections used for cleaning a user's feet, legs, and in-between his or her toes while the user is in a standing position.
Many people are physically unable to crouch down or bend over and reach their feet due to a variety of different reasons, such as physical disabilities, age, physical size, etc. The failure to wash a person's feet everyday can lead to infections, which can lead to even more serious problems for people who have physical disabilities and/or physical ailments, such as diabetes, that cause poor circulation. A problem for these people is that they are unable to crouch down or bend over to wash their feet while in the shower or while in a bath tub. Although there are currently scrub brushes attached to the ends of handles that may be used to clean a person's lower extremities without having to bend over, it is difficult to clean in between a person's toes with these scrub brushes. Furthermore, current scrub brushes do not allow a user to adjust the length of the handle that is attached to the scrub brush to accommodate the height of a user or the area of the body being washed.
Therefore, a need exists for a scrub brush that can not only be used for scrubbing the surfaces of a person's legs and feet but a scrub brush that is extendable and can be used to clean in-between a person's toes without having to bend over or crouch down.
The relevant prior art includes the following references:
The primary object of the present invention is to provide a foot cleaning brush that allows a user to wash his or her lower extremities while in a standing position.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a foot cleaning brush that allows a user to wash in-between his or her toes while in a standing position.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot cleaning brush having an adjustable handle that allows a user to adjust the length of handle according to his or her height or to the body part being washed.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a foot cleaning brush having an adjustment means that allows a user to adjust the spacing between the finger-like projections according to the size of his or her feet and toes.
The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing a multi-purpose cleaning head that is attached to one end of a telescoping handle. The telescoping handle allows a user to adjust the handle to different lengths depending on a user's height and what part of the body the user is washing. The cleaning head has two sides. On one side of the head are bristles for washing the main areas of a user's body. The side of the head having bristles may be flat or concave so that it curves around a user's leg. On the opposite side of the cleaning head is a gritty material, such as pumice, for scrubbing calluses on a user's feet. Finger-like projections extend from the bottom of the cleaning head and are used to wash in-between a user's toes.
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention should become even more readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown and described illustrative embodiments of the invention.
In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:
For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered accessories in the drawings is as follows:
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It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.
Claims
1. A foot cleaning brush comprising:
- a cleaning head;
- an elongated handle attached to the cleaning head; and
- at least two finger-like projections extending downward from the cleaning head.
2. The foot cleaning brush of claim 1 further comprising:
- at least one cleaning surface on the cleaning head.
3. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a brush.
4. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a cloth-like material.
5. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a pumice material.
6. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a sponge.
7. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is substantially concaved shaped.
8. The foot cleaning brush of claim 1 wherein:
- said elongated handle is a telescopic handle.
9. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 wherein:
- said elongated handle is a telescopic handle.
10. The foot cleaning brush of claim 1 further comprising:
- a finger-like projection adjustment means for adjusting location of the at least two finger-like projections on the cleaning head.
11. The foot cleaning brush of claim 2 further comprising:
- a finger-like projection adjustment means for adjusting location of the at least two finger-like projections on the cleaning head.
12. The foot cleaning brush of claim 1 further comprising:
- at least two horizontal toe brushes located on the cleaning head.
13. The foot cleaning brush of claim 12 further comprising:
- a horizontal toe brush adjustment means located on the cleaning head.
14. A foot cleaning brush comprising:
- a cleaning head;
- an elongated handle attached to the cleaning head;
- at least two finger-like projections extending downward from the cleaning head; and
- at least one cleaning surface on the cleaning head.
15. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a brush.
16. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a cloth-like material.
17. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a pumice material.
18. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a sponge.
19. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is substantially concaved shaped.
20. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 wherein:
- said elongated handle is a telescopic handle.
21. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 further comprising:
- a finger-like projection adjustment means for adjusting location of the at least two finger-like projections on the cleaning head.
22. The foot cleaning brush of claim 14 further comprising:
- at least two horizontal toe brushes located on the cleaning head.
23. The foot cleaning brush of claim 22 further comprising:
- a horizontal toe brush adjustment means located on the cleaning head.
24. A foot cleaning brush comprising:
- a cleaning head;
- an elongated handle attached to the cleaning head;
- at least two finger-like projections extending downward from the cleaning head;
- at least one cleaning surface on the cleaning head; and
- a finger-like projection adjustment means for adjusting location of the at least two finger-like projections on the cleaning head.
25. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a brush.
26. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a cloth-like material.
27. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a pumice material.
28. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is a sponge.
29. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 wherein:
- said at least one cleaning surface is substantially concaved shaped.
30. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 wherein:
- said elongated handle is a telescopic handle.
31. The foot cleaning brush of claim 24 further comprising:
- at least two horizontal toe brushes located on the cleaning head.
32. The foot cleaning brush of claim 31 further comprising:
- a horizontal toe brush adjustment means located on the cleaning head.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 14, 2009
Publication Date: Feb 17, 2011
Inventor: Charles T. Goldhammer (Naples, FL)
Application Number: 12/541,225