TOE AND FOOT CLEANING DEVICE

Abstract

A foot cleaning device comprising: a shaft, where the shaft includes a distal end and a proximal end; a telescoping scope shaft, where the telescoping shaft adjustably extends from the proximal end of the shaft; a cleaning attachment, where the cleaning attachment includes a base where the base attaches to the telescoping shaft; and extensions extending from the base of the cleaning attachment where each extension includes a means to abrasively clean a user's foot and each extension is bendable.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation in part to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/910,046 filed on Aug. 21, 2012.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a toe/foot cleaner that provides extensions for placement between a user's toes for cleaning purposes.

2. Description of Related Art

The present prior art includes several devices that may be used to clean an individual's foot. Various brushes, sponges, loofah pads and other scrubbing devices are used to remove callus, dead skin and surface bacteria from a individual's foot. In general foot care is conducted both on an individual basis and by professional pedicurists. However opportunity exists for new devices in the art of pedicures and foot care. Some of the most troubled or toughest spots for cleaning feet are in between the toes of an individual. Many times an individual may have trouble properly cleaning and scrubbing between the toes of their feet. It would be advantageous to have a device that would provide ample brushes and techniques for cleaning between an individual's toes. Further individuals normally apply creams or insert powders between the toes for cleaning and refreshment purposes. It would be further advantageous to have a device that could have interchangeable extensions that may include brushes or fiber extensions that allow for both cleaning and the application of creams between an individual's toes. Such a device would be suitable for use by a single user and have capabilities to adjust in length to provide an effective means for cleaning their feet.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a foot cleaning device comprising: a shaft, where the shaft includes a distal end and a proximal end; a telescoping scope shaft, where the telescoping shaft adjustably extends from the proximal end of the shaft; a cleaning attachment, where the cleaning attachment includes a base where the base attaches to the telescoping shaft; and extensions extending from the base of the cleaning attachment where each extension includes a means to abrasively clean a user's foot and each extension is bendable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a foot cleaner in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a bottom view of a first embodiment of the foot cleaner in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 depicts a expanded view of the foot cleaner in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a side view of the foot cleaner with the first cleaning attachment attached thereto.

FIG. 5 provides a cross-sectional view of the foot cleaner in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 6A depicts a front view of a second embodiment of the cleaning attachment in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 6B depicts a side view of the second cleaning attachment in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 7 depicts a side view of a third cleaning attachment in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a foot-cleaning device that includes an elongated shaft with a telescoping rod extending there from. Attached to the telescoping rod is a cleaning attachment that includes full extensions extending from the base of the cleaning attachment. The full extensions include at least one type of cleaning brush in accordance with the present invention. The cleaning brushes and the entire cleaning attachment may be interchangeable. The cleaning brushes may come in various embodiments although not limited to the following in a first embodiment the cleaning brush is a bristle type brush attached to each extension of the cleaning attachment. A second embodiment of the present invention may include microfibers that attach to each extension of the cleaning attachment in accordance with the present invention. A third embodiment of the present invention a foam cleaning unit is provided at each extension of the cleaning attachment.

In reference to FIG. 1, a foot cleaner (2) in accordance with the present invention is depicted. The foot cleaner (2) includes a distal end (6) and a proximal end (8). A shaft (4) is provided that further includes a strap (17) attached to the distal end (6) thereof. As shown in

FIG. 1 a telescoping shaft extends (10) from the proximal end of the shaft (4). The telescoping shaft (10) extends and helps to adjust the overall length of the foot cleaner (2).

In FIG. 1 a first cleaning attachment (16) is attached to the telescoping shaft (10). The first cleaning attachment (16) includes a base (19) that attaches to the telescoping shaft (10). Beyond the base (19) are extensions (20) that include a cleaning brush (22) at each distal end of the extensions (20). These extensions (20) are bendable and flexible in a manner as depicted in FIG. 4. Further the cleaning brush (22) is capable at bending at a angle (22) to provide optimum positioning of the cleaning brush (22) between the toes of a user. In this particular embodiment, four extensions are provided for the four openings between the toes of a user. In the preferred embodiment four extensions (20) are used but preferably no more than four extensions are used in accordance with the present invention. Less than four extensions may be implemented however the present invention depicts four extensions to provide the most efficient manner of foot cleaning in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a bottom view of the cleaning brushes (22) of the foot cleaner (2). These brushes (22) are further depicted in FIG. 4 where a bending angle is shown in relation to the cleaning brushes (22) and the extension (20). In FIG. 3, the cleaning attachment (16) is detached from the telescoping shaft (10). Telescoping shaft (10) as shown extends vertically from the shaft (4) to provide an additional length of the overall foot cleaner (2). The cleaning attachment (16) includes a twist lock (18) that locks into a lower end (14) of the telescoping shaft (10). An upper end (12) of the telescoping shaft (10) is shown in FIG. 4 as the telescoping shaft (10) is inserted further into the shaft (4).

The cross-section of the shaft (4) showing the insertion of the telescoping shaft (10) includes a compression ring (15) that is located within the shaft (4) between the shaft (4) and the telescoping shaft (10). This enables the locking and secured movement of the telescoping shaft (10) within the shaft (4).

The present invention contemplates alternative cleaning attachments in accordance with the present invention. These alternative cleaning attachments provide alternative extensions (20) as shown in FIG. 6A. Cleaning fibers (26) are shown attached to stems (28) that extend from the extensions (20) shown in FIG. 6A. These stems (28) have cleaning fibers (26) attached to them that include a volume of microfiber (30). Further these cleaning fibers (26) include a conical shape and provide for an alternative tip for the cleaning between a user's toes. The fibers are shaped in a conical position and may include a bendable or angled position as shown in FIG. 6B. Further the extensions (20) also are capable of bending at an angle with the cleaning fibers (26) attached to the extensions (20).

FIG. 7 depicts a third alternative cleaning attachment (32). This third alternative cleaning attachment (32) includes a base (33) and a twisting lock (34). Similarly the cleaning attachment (24) shown in FIG. 6A includes a base (27) and a twisting lock (25). Both these twisting locks (25) and twisting lock (34) may be inserted into the telescoping shaft (10) at the lower end (14). As a consequence, the cleaning attachments are removable and interchangeable between various embodiments. The cleaning attachment (32) includes a stem (36) that is also bendable and includes a foam unit (35). Foam unit (35) includes a volume of foam attached to the stem (36). In this particular embodiment the foam unit (35) is an oval shaped piece of foam although other shapes of foam may be easily included within this embodiment.

Because of the foot cleaner (2) is extendable due to use of the telescoping shaft (10) a user may conveniently use the foot cleaner to clean the area between the user's toes. The use of the present device further does not require extensive bending and easily allows the user to remove fungi and bacteria between their toes during the cleaning Further as stated the cleaning attachments are interchangeable and therefore may vary as desired by the user. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A foot cleaning device comprising:

a. a shaft, where the shaft includes a distal end and a proximal end;

b. a telescoping scope shaft, where the telescoping shaft adjustably extends from the proximal end of the shaft;

c. a cleaning attachment, where the cleaning attachment includes a base where the base attaches to the telescoping shaft; and

d. extensions extending from the base of the cleaning attachment where each extension includes a means to abrasively clean a user's foot and each extension is bendable.

2. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein each extension includes a cleaning brush.

3. The foot cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein each cleaning brush is bendable.

4. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein four extensions are provided from the base.

5. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning attachment includes a twist lock and said twist lock locks the cleaning attachment to a lower end of the telescoping shaft.

6. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the shaft includes a compression ring located within the shaft between the shaft and the telescoping shaft and said compression ring enables the locking and secured movement of the telescoping shaft within the shaft.

7. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein each extension includes a cleaning fiber and each cleaning fiber includes a volume of microfiber.

8. The foot cleaning device according to claim 7, wherein each cleaning fiber is bendable and includes a conical shape.

9. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein each extension includes a foam unit and each foam unit includes volume of foam.

10. The foot cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the shaft includes a strap attached to the proximal end.