EXFOLIATING ABRASIVE SHOWER OR BATH MAT

Abstract

A device and method for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising: a bath or shower mat comprised of flexible plastic, rubber or other similar materials. The mat comprises an upper surface and bottom surface. The upper surface comprised of an abrasive surface. The mat is further comprised of a device for holding the bottom surface against a floor.

Claims

1. A bath or shower mat for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising: a mat comprised of a flexible plastic, rubber or other similar materials; said mat comprising an upper surface and bottom surface; said upper surface comprised of an abrasive surface; said abrasive surface being within a smooth surfaced edge that surrounds said mat; said mat comprised of a device for holding said bottom surface against a floor.

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

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

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

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

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

7. The mat of claim 1 wherein said abrasive material is comprised of aluminum oxide cloth, silicon carbide, zirconia alumina or ceramic abrasives.

8. The mat of claim 1 wherein said upper surface is comprised of an embossed pattern.

9. A bath or shower mat for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising: said mat comprised of two sections, a top section and a bottom section; said bottom section comprised of a flexible plastic, rubber or other similar material with an adhesive or holding part so that said mat stays against a floor of a bath or shower; a top section added to said bottom section; said top section comprised of an abrasive material; said top section comprised of one or more layers; an adhesive material placed between said top section and said bottom section for holding said two sections together.

10. The mat of claim 4 wherein said mat is placed in a mesh bag after it is rolled up.

11. The mat of claim 10 wherein said bag is pulled closed and hung on a hook or any door handle.

12. A bath or shower mat for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising: said mat comprised of two separate materials; a top material comprised of an aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, zirconia alumina or ceramic abrasives; a bottom material comprised of rubber having suction cups at bottom side of said bottom material; said top material attached to said bottom material.

13. The mat of claim 12 wherein said rubber is comprised of recycled material.

14. The mat of claim 12 wherein said mat is biodegradable.

15. The mat of claim 12 wherein said top material is bonded to said bottom material by a heat process, pressure process, or combination of said heat process and said pressure process.

16. The mat of claim 12 wherein said mat is made via a compression mold.

17. The mat of claim 12 wherein said mat is made via injection molding.

18. The mat of claim 12 wherein said top material comprises different gradients of abrasiveness.

19. A method for removing dead skin off of a person's bottom and sides of feet comprising: placing a mat having suction cups on bottom of said mat onto floor of a bath or shower, said top of said mat comprising an abrasive surface; rubbing bottom of said feet against said abrasive surface; removing dead skin from bottom of said feet; removing mat from said floor and placing said mat onto side of said bath or shower; rubbing side of feet against said abrasive surface; removing dead skin from side of said feet.

20. The mat of claim 1 wherein said mat is comprised of a foamy, cushioned and light weight material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] FIG. 1 is a top view of the device of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the device of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 3 is a side view of the bag for holding the device of the present invention.

[0045] FIG. 4 is a top view of tooling for constructing an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0046] The present invention relates to a bath mat in the shower or bath tub to remove dead skin from a person's foot. The mat is made of a foamy, cushioned, light weight material with an abrasive surface. Dead skin is removed while a user is showering. A user rubs their feet on the abrasive surface without bending or use of the hands. This causes the dead skin to be removed from a person's feet.

[0047] The mat includes an adhesive or holding part for holding the device to the shower or bathtub floor. In a preferred embodiment, the mat includes suction cups or a suction channel on the bottom of the mat which holds the mat in place. In a preferred embodiment, the mat has antibacterial and mildew resistant properties.

[0048] In an embodiment, the mat is rolled up after use. In an embodiment the mat is hang dried. In a preferred embodiment, the mat is big enough so that a person can stand on the mat with both feet.

[0049] In an embodiment, the mat is made of two pieces. One bottom part of the mat is made of a light weight foam material with an adhesive device so that it stays in the bath or shower. A top layer is added to the bottom layer. The top layer consists of a sandy or abrasive material. An adhesive material is placed between the two layers so that they stay together. In this manner when the abrasive layer is no longer abrasive, it can be replaced with a new layer.

[0050] In an embodiment, the mat has a beveled edge.

[0051] The present invention further comprises a mesh bag. In an embodiment, the bag is made of nylon. In an embodiment, the bag has antibacterial and mildew resistant properties. In an embodiment, the mat is rolled up and placed in the bag and drip dried after use.

[0052] In an embodiment, the mat is in the shape of a square with rounded edges. In an embodiment, the mat is approximately 12 to 16 in size.

[0053] FIG. 1 shows the mat 10 from a top view. The mat 10 has an abrasive surface 12. The abrasive surface 12 is within a smooth outer edge 14 that surrounds the abrasive surface 12. FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the mat 10. The device 10 has suction cups 20 beneath the abrasive surface 12 for holding the mat 10 to the bath or shower floor or sides.

[0054] FIG. 3 shows the mesh bag 30 for holding the device 10. The bag 30 has a loop string 32 that is pulled closed and then can be hung on a hook or any door handle.

[0055] FIG. 4 shows tooling 40 for making the top of the mat and tooling 50 for making the bottom of the mat.