Scrubbing device

The present invention concerns that of a new and improved scrubbing device that includes a heel-shaped, plastic box that is attached to the floor within a bathtub or shower stall by the use of adhesive backing, and furthermore, includes an area available through the top surface of the box on which the individual could scrub and exfoliate a portion of their foot.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,591,331, issued to Baumbach, discloses a foot brush which is attached to a surface by suction cups.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,617,917, issued to Miller, discloses a foot hygiene device which provides a scrubbing force to a ventral surface of the foot upon movement of the foot.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,829, issued to Simpson, teaches a personal hygiene device used for cleaning the hands or feet of a user.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,490, issued to Dyas, teaches a foot brush for cleaning or scrubbing a user\'s feet.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,729,858, issued to Riffel, teaches a foot-scrubbing device.

The present invention concerns that of a new and improved scrubbing device that includes a heel-shaped, plastic box that is attached to the floor within a bathtub or shower stall by the use of adhesive backing, and furthermore, includes an area available through the top surface of the box on which the individual could scrub and exfoliate a portion of their foot. The scrubbing area has an ovaloid shape to accommodate approximately the rear half of an individual\'s foot. An abrasive scrubbing material, pumice stone, or file-like material covers the surface of the scrubbing area.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of a scrubbing device that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the scrubbing device that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the scrubbing device in detail, it is to be understood that the scrubbing device is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The scrubbing device is capable of other embodiments and being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present scrubbing device. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a scrubbing device which has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a scrubbing device which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a scrubbing device which is of durable and reliable construction.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a scrubbing device which is economically affordable and available for relevant market segment of the purchasing public.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered with the attached drawings and appended claims.

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FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of the scrubbing device.

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