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US 8,505,551 · App. 12/381,897 · Granted Aug 13, 2013

Exfoliating shower mat

Inventor: Josephine Moretti (Staten Island, NY)
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Patent No.
US 8,505,551
App. No.
12/381,897
Granted
Aug 13, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device and method for removing dead skin from a person's foot by using a mat made of a foamy, cushioned, and light weight material. The mat has an upper surface and bottom surface. The upper surface has a rough or sandy like surface. The mat is further has a device for holding the bottom surface against a floor.

Claims (28)

1. A bath or shower mat for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising:

a single layer mat comprised of a foamy, cushioned, and light weight material;

said mat comprising an upper surface and bottom surface;

said upper surface comprised completely of a rough like flat surface;

said mat comprising a bullnose edging on one or both ends of said mat;

said mat comprised of a device for holding said bottom surface against a floor;

said mat has a piece cut out of it to fit over a drain or said mat has perforations so as to allow water or hair to exit said mat and filter through said drain.

2. A method for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising:

placing both of a person's feet on a single layer flat surface mat in a bath or shower;

rubbing a single foot at a time on said mat;

removing dead skin from said foot;

repeating said method with a second foot;

said mat comprised of a completely rough flat surface and a foamy, cushioned, and light weight material;

said mat comprised of a bullnose edging on one or both ends of said mat and said mat has a piece cut out of it to fit over a drain or said mat has perforations so as to allow water or hair to exit said mat and filter through the drain;

said method done without bending or use of a person's hands.

3. The mat of claim 1 wherein said device for holding said bottom surface against a floor comprises suction cups or a suction channel.

4. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat comprises antibacterial and mildew resistant properties.

5. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat is rolled up after use.

6. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat is hang dried after use.

7. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat is large enough so a person can stand on said mat with both feet.

8. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat comprises PVC, plastic, rubber, composite, soft-foam, silicone, or vinyl.

9. The mat of claim 5 wherein said mat is placed in a bag after it is rolled up.

10. The mat of claim 9 wherein said bag comprises a mesh bag.

11. The mat of claim 9 wherein said bag is comprised of nylon.

12. The mat of claim 9 wherein said bag has antibacterial and mildew resistant properties.

13. The mat of claim 9 wherein said bag is approximately 12″ to 16″ in size.

14. The mat of claim 9 wherein said bag is pulled closed and then can be hung on a hook or any door handle.

15. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat comprises a bull nose edging at both ends of said mat.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61069832 · Mar 17, 2008
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