CA2200878A1 - Shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning feet - Google Patents
Shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning feetInfo
- Publication number
- CA2200878A1 CA2200878A1 CA002200878A CA2200878A CA2200878A1 CA 2200878 A1 CA2200878 A1 CA 2200878A1 CA 002200878 A CA002200878 A CA 002200878A CA 2200878 A CA2200878 A CA 2200878A CA 2200878 A1 CA2200878 A1 CA 2200878A1
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- trough
- cleansing
- massage
- foot
- elements
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
- A47K7/02—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements
- A47K7/026—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements for cleaning the feet or toes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Massaging Devices (AREA)
- Devices For Medical Bathing And Washing (AREA)
- Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
Abstract
The invention concerns a shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning the feet which considerably facilitates footcare for the elderly, the overweight and semi-invalids. According to the invention, the device takes the form of a channel which is open towards the front and in which brushes, sponges, frictional surfaces or similar massage and/or cleaning appliances are disposed.
Description
~ 1 2~ 03~ 18 Showering and Bathing Apparatus for Foot Massage and/or Foot Cleansing Description This invention relates to a showering and bathing apparatus for foot massage and/or foot cleansing.
It is the object of this invention to provide a showering and bathing apparatus for foot massage and/or foot cleansing by means o~ which specifically older people, overweight people or partially disabled people find it easier to groom their feet.
This object is achieved by the apparatus of the invention in that it has the shape of a trough which is open at its end faces, and in which there is an arrangement of brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and/or cleansing elements.
In a preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the trough comprises side parts that run towards each other leaving a gap at their top that enables forward and backward movement of a foot within the trough. This design facilitates simultaneous cleansing and massage of the top and bottom sides of a foot.
The trough is preferably made of an elastic material to be adjustable to various curvatures of tub bottoms and to different foot sizes and ankle widths.
In another preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the trough is equipped with fixing elements on its underside which can be form-fitted and/or IRI93 025 . DOC
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frictionally engaged with a bath mat. Thus the apparatus of the invention can be combined with a bath mat for antiskid attachment. Furthermore, these fixing elements may be provided with suction cups so that the apparatus of the invention can be firmly attached to a tub bottom or tiled floor without depending on a suitable bath mat.
In yet another advantageous embodiment, the trough comprises a duct system with inward-directed nozzles that distribute water and/or a cleansing agent, and with at least one hose fitting connected to said duct system. This embodiment facilitates particularly thorough foot cleansing.
The trough is preferably equipped with brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and/or cleansing elements that differ in hardness and/or material quality or finish. Thus the apparatus of the invention may simultaneously contain natural bristles for regular foot cleansing and harder plastic bristles for removing patches of horn skin.
In yet another advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the duct system consists of at least two hydraulically isolated sub-systems, each comprising at least one hose fitting. This embodiment facilitates simultaneous, controlled supply of cold and hot water for achieving a contrast shower effect that stimulates the blood circulation.
In yet another advantageous embodiment, the massage and/or cleansing elements consist of brushes forming V-shaped rows IRI93025 .DOC
3 ~200878 of bristles. This embodiment allows optimum cleansing, in particular of the spaces between the toes.
The present invention shall now be explained in greater detail with reference to an embodiment and to the figures in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of a showering and bathing apparatus for foot massage and/or foot cleansing;
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of a bath mat;
Fig. 3 is a top view of a recess in the bath mat according to Fig. 2;
Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic top view of the apparatus according to Fig. 1 illustrating its operating principle; and Fig. 5 is a cross-section of the apparatus of the invention with an integrated duct system.
As shown in Fig. 1, the showering and bathing apparatus 1 of the invention is a trough that is open at its end faces.
The trough bottom 2 has side parts 8 that run towards each other and form a gap 9. As is best shown in Fig. 4, the apparatus of the invention is designed in such a way that the entire foot is washed and massaged by simply moving it forward and backward.
The side parts 8 and/or the trough bottom 2 are preferably made of rubber, PVC, or a similar elastic material. The IRI93 025 . DOC
, ~
design of the invention guarantees that the gap 9 can be elastically widened for different ankle widths.
The trough has fixing elements 4 in the form of nipples on its underside. The apparatus 1 can thus be either inserted in the recesses 5 of a bath mat 6, or it can be separately attached to the bottom of a bath tub or shower base using the suction cups 7. To connect the apparatus with a bath mat 6, the nipples 4 are plugged into the recesses 5 that said bath mat usually has. As shown in Fig. 3, it is advantageous when said bath mat 6 has recesses that are slotted in star shape so that the apparatus 1 can easily be form-fitted with the bath mat 6.
As Fig. 1 also shows, massage and/or cleansing elements 3 are arranged across the entire surface area of the trough bottom 2 and the side parts 8. These may be brushes or sponges that differ in hardness and/or material quality and finish. The brushes preferred for use on the trough bottom 2 form V-shaped rows of bristles.
Figs. 1 and 4 show that the apparatus 1 may ~urthermore comprise a duct system 11 with inward-directed nozzles for distributing water and/or cleansing agents, and a hose fitting 12 connected with said duct system. This hose fitting 12 can be used, for example, to connect a soap dispenser that by a simple pressing operation feeds the desired quantity of soap to the brush or cleansing system.
The duct system 11 may advantageously be divided into two isolated sub-systems, each of which comprising a separate hose fitting.
IRI93 025 .DOC
The duct system 11 with hose connection 12 can also be used, if required, for supplying a disinfectant, which renders the apparatus of the invention suitable for use in public swimming baths.
The present invention shall not be restricted to the preferred embodiment specified above; it is obvious that a number of variations can be conceived which may be different in design but do not depart from the solution presented.
IRI93025 .DOC
6 2200~78 List of re~erence numbers 1 massage and cleansing apparatus 2 trough bottom 3 massage and/or cleansing elements 4 fixing elements recess 6 bath mat 7 suction cups 8 side parts 9 gap foot 11 duct system 17 fitting for hose connection IRI93 025 . DOC
It is the object of this invention to provide a showering and bathing apparatus for foot massage and/or foot cleansing by means o~ which specifically older people, overweight people or partially disabled people find it easier to groom their feet.
This object is achieved by the apparatus of the invention in that it has the shape of a trough which is open at its end faces, and in which there is an arrangement of brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and/or cleansing elements.
In a preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the trough comprises side parts that run towards each other leaving a gap at their top that enables forward and backward movement of a foot within the trough. This design facilitates simultaneous cleansing and massage of the top and bottom sides of a foot.
The trough is preferably made of an elastic material to be adjustable to various curvatures of tub bottoms and to different foot sizes and ankle widths.
In another preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the trough is equipped with fixing elements on its underside which can be form-fitted and/or IRI93 025 . DOC
~ 22~87~
frictionally engaged with a bath mat. Thus the apparatus of the invention can be combined with a bath mat for antiskid attachment. Furthermore, these fixing elements may be provided with suction cups so that the apparatus of the invention can be firmly attached to a tub bottom or tiled floor without depending on a suitable bath mat.
In yet another advantageous embodiment, the trough comprises a duct system with inward-directed nozzles that distribute water and/or a cleansing agent, and with at least one hose fitting connected to said duct system. This embodiment facilitates particularly thorough foot cleansing.
The trough is preferably equipped with brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and/or cleansing elements that differ in hardness and/or material quality or finish. Thus the apparatus of the invention may simultaneously contain natural bristles for regular foot cleansing and harder plastic bristles for removing patches of horn skin.
In yet another advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the duct system consists of at least two hydraulically isolated sub-systems, each comprising at least one hose fitting. This embodiment facilitates simultaneous, controlled supply of cold and hot water for achieving a contrast shower effect that stimulates the blood circulation.
In yet another advantageous embodiment, the massage and/or cleansing elements consist of brushes forming V-shaped rows IRI93025 .DOC
3 ~200878 of bristles. This embodiment allows optimum cleansing, in particular of the spaces between the toes.
The present invention shall now be explained in greater detail with reference to an embodiment and to the figures in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of a showering and bathing apparatus for foot massage and/or foot cleansing;
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of a bath mat;
Fig. 3 is a top view of a recess in the bath mat according to Fig. 2;
Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic top view of the apparatus according to Fig. 1 illustrating its operating principle; and Fig. 5 is a cross-section of the apparatus of the invention with an integrated duct system.
As shown in Fig. 1, the showering and bathing apparatus 1 of the invention is a trough that is open at its end faces.
The trough bottom 2 has side parts 8 that run towards each other and form a gap 9. As is best shown in Fig. 4, the apparatus of the invention is designed in such a way that the entire foot is washed and massaged by simply moving it forward and backward.
The side parts 8 and/or the trough bottom 2 are preferably made of rubber, PVC, or a similar elastic material. The IRI93 025 . DOC
, ~
design of the invention guarantees that the gap 9 can be elastically widened for different ankle widths.
The trough has fixing elements 4 in the form of nipples on its underside. The apparatus 1 can thus be either inserted in the recesses 5 of a bath mat 6, or it can be separately attached to the bottom of a bath tub or shower base using the suction cups 7. To connect the apparatus with a bath mat 6, the nipples 4 are plugged into the recesses 5 that said bath mat usually has. As shown in Fig. 3, it is advantageous when said bath mat 6 has recesses that are slotted in star shape so that the apparatus 1 can easily be form-fitted with the bath mat 6.
As Fig. 1 also shows, massage and/or cleansing elements 3 are arranged across the entire surface area of the trough bottom 2 and the side parts 8. These may be brushes or sponges that differ in hardness and/or material quality and finish. The brushes preferred for use on the trough bottom 2 form V-shaped rows of bristles.
Figs. 1 and 4 show that the apparatus 1 may ~urthermore comprise a duct system 11 with inward-directed nozzles for distributing water and/or cleansing agents, and a hose fitting 12 connected with said duct system. This hose fitting 12 can be used, for example, to connect a soap dispenser that by a simple pressing operation feeds the desired quantity of soap to the brush or cleansing system.
The duct system 11 may advantageously be divided into two isolated sub-systems, each of which comprising a separate hose fitting.
IRI93 025 .DOC
The duct system 11 with hose connection 12 can also be used, if required, for supplying a disinfectant, which renders the apparatus of the invention suitable for use in public swimming baths.
The present invention shall not be restricted to the preferred embodiment specified above; it is obvious that a number of variations can be conceived which may be different in design but do not depart from the solution presented.
IRI93025 .DOC
6 2200~78 List of re~erence numbers 1 massage and cleansing apparatus 2 trough bottom 3 massage and/or cleansing elements 4 fixing elements recess 6 bath mat 7 suction cups 8 side parts 9 gap foot 11 duct system 17 fitting for hose connection IRI93 025 . DOC
Claims (10)
1. A showering and bathing apparatus for foot massage and/or foot cleansing consisting of a trough with a cross-section that is tapered towards its upper opening, massage and/or cleansing elements (3) that are attached to the inside surfaces of the side parts (8) of said trough and to the trough bottom (2), and a water supply system (11, 12), characterized in that said trough bottom (2) and both side parts (3) of said trough that is open and freely accessible at its end faces have an elastic design to allow adjustment to the supporting surface or overall elastic contact with the foot, and in that they comprise a duct system (11) with an entry fitting (12) and nozzles directed towards the inside of the trough for the supply and distribution of water and/or cleansing agents and/or disinfectants.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that fixing elements (4) for positive or frictional engagement with a bath mat (6) are provided on the underside of the trough.
3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that said fixing elements are nipples (4) that engage with recesses (5) in said bath mat (6).
4. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that said recesses (5) of said bath mat (6) are slotted in star shape.
5. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said nipples (4) can be form-fitted with suction cups (7) for attaching the trough directly to the bottom of a bath-tub or shower base.
6. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the duct system (11) consists of two separate sub-systems, each having at least one hose fitting (12) for the supply of cold or hot water, respectively.
7. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said duct system (11) is integrated in the side parts (8) and the trough bottom (2).
8. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the massage and/or cleansing elements (3) to be attached to the internal surfaces of the trough are brushes, sponges, or rubbing surfaces.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the massage and/or cleansing elements (3) in one and the same trough differ in hardness, material quality, and finish.
10. The apparatus according to claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the brushes form V-shaped rows of bristles.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE9416347U DE9416347U1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1994-09-30 | Shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet |
| DEG9416347.2U | 1994-09-30 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2200878A1 true CA2200878A1 (en) | 1996-04-11 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002200878A Abandoned CA2200878A1 (en) | 1994-09-30 | 1995-09-28 | Shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning feet |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP0783290B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JPH10507376A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR970705967A (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE175106T1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU3603695A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2200878A1 (en) |
| DE (2) | DE9416347U1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2128080T3 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1996010383A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2562055A (en) * | 2017-05-02 | 2018-11-07 | Ashley Marilyn | Shower-area foot cleaning apparatus |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2327879A (en) * | 1997-08-05 | 1999-02-10 | Mark Rothman | Foot care appliance |
| GB9908465D0 (en) * | 1999-04-14 | 1999-06-09 | Thomas Charles D | Washing aid |
| DE20307505U1 (en) * | 2003-05-13 | 2003-11-13 | Weinberger Gerhard | chiropodist |
| CN105434148A (en) * | 2016-01-29 | 2016-03-30 | 赵树林 | All-dimensional foot washing and rubbing frame |
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1994
- 1994-09-30 DE DE9416347U patent/DE9416347U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1995
- 1995-09-28 AU AU36036/95A patent/AU3603695A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-09-28 AT AT95933315T patent/ATE175106T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1995-09-28 KR KR1019970701990A patent/KR970705967A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-09-28 WO PCT/DE1995/001370 patent/WO1996010383A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-09-28 CA CA002200878A patent/CA2200878A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-09-28 JP JP8511285A patent/JPH10507376A/en active Pending
- 1995-09-28 ES ES95933315T patent/ES2128080T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1995-09-28 EP EP95933315A patent/EP0783290B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2562055A (en) * | 2017-05-02 | 2018-11-07 | Ashley Marilyn | Shower-area foot cleaning apparatus |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| WO1996010383A1 (en) | 1996-04-11 |
| EP0783290B1 (en) | 1998-12-30 |
| KR970705967A (en) | 1997-11-03 |
| ATE175106T1 (en) | 1999-01-15 |
| AU3603695A (en) | 1996-04-26 |
| DE9416347U1 (en) | 1994-12-01 |
| JPH10507376A (en) | 1998-07-21 |
| ES2128080T3 (en) | 1999-05-01 |
| EP0783290A1 (en) | 1997-07-16 |
| DE59504701D1 (en) | 1999-02-11 |
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Legal Events
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| FZDE | Discontinued |