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US20040040110A1
US20040040110A1 US10/230,195 US23019502A US2004040110A1 US 20040040110 A1 US20040040110 A1 US 20040040110A1 US 23019502 A US23019502 A US 23019502A US 2004040110 A1 US2004040110 A1 US 2004040110A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/28—Polishing implements
    • A47L13/282—Polishing implements mounted under footwear

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  • the invention consists of two casual outdoor sandals (thongs) with one of two different type-scouring pads (soft or rough) affixed on the bottom surface. Worn while showering or after bath to clean the shower stall or bathtub floor. A person can also use the invention to clean hard to clean areas, spills of a small bathroom or kitchen floor.
  • This invention relates to a scum kicker cleaning device for use in a shower or bathtub.
  • the scum kicker allows a person to scrub and clean the shower floor or bathtub after and during each shower or bath without stooping or bending. There are obvious benefits to people who are physically unable to bend, and it also saves a person cleaning time.
  • a primary object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device that allows individuals to scrub and clean scum from their bathtub, and shower floors without the use of their hands.
  • a secondary object is to provide a cleaning device to clean collected scuffmarks, spills on bathroom or kitchen floors.
  • the third objective will allow a person to exercise while cleaning.
  • the scum kicker device will be available in three sizes medium, large and extra large to accommodate a wider range of individuals.
  • the scum kicker device of this invention satisfies our objectives by having two outdoor type sandals thongs with sponges or scouring pads affixed to bottom surface of sandals. A person using this invention can accomplish a complete cleaning cycle without the use of hands.

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  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)

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A shower or bathtub cleaning device having two casual outdoor sandals thongs, one left and one right, with a rough or soft scrubbing pad affixed to the bottom surface of the sandals. The sandals worn on a person's feet, will allow the cleaning to be done with out stooping or bending. The device can be used in the cleaning of the shower floor, bathtub, and small bathroom or kitchen floors. The movement action will also serve as a way to exercise the lower extremities of the body while cleaning. The entire cleaning process can be completed without the use of hands.

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  • The invention consists of two casual outdoor sandals (thongs) with one of two different type-scouring pads (soft or rough) affixed on the bottom surface. Worn while showering or after bath to clean the shower stall or bathtub floor. A person can also use the invention to clean hard to clean areas, spills of a small bathroom or kitchen floor. [0001]
    • REFERENCES CITED
  • Scrubby Toes (™) U.S. Foreign Patent Pending C [0002] 2000) Made in China
    • DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • This invention relates to a scum kicker cleaning device for use in a shower or bathtub. The scum kicker allows a person to scrub and clean the shower floor or bathtub after and during each shower or bath without stooping or bending. There are obvious benefits to people who are physically unable to bend, and it also saves a person cleaning time. [0003]
    • PRIOR ART
  • In prior art, an individual needed a sponge or brush, to clean the areas. In order to clean the shower floor or bathtub, one had to get on one's knees or bend and use their hands to clean. People will benefit from the scum kicker device that will allow the cleaning without getting on their knees or bending. This will further benefit individuals with back and knee problems.[0004]
    • SUMMARY OF INVENTION
  • A primary object of the invention is to provide a cleaning device that allows individuals to scrub and clean scum from their bathtub, and shower floors without the use of their hands. A secondary object is to provide a cleaning device to clean collected scuffmarks, spills on bathroom or kitchen floors. The third objective will allow a person to exercise while cleaning. The scum kicker device will be available in three sizes medium, large and extra large to accommodate a wider range of individuals. The scum kicker device of this invention satisfies our objectives by having two outdoor type sandals thongs with sponges or scouring pads affixed to bottom surface of sandals. A person using this invention can accomplish a complete cleaning cycle without the use of hands. [0005]

Claims (3)

1. What we claim as our invention is a shower floor, bathtub cleaning device worn on a person's feet. Which will allow the person to clean their shower floor, bathtub, spots and spills on bathroom and kitchen floors, without stooping or bending to accomplish the task
Comprising:
Two, left and right casual outdoor sandal type thongs
Scrubbing pads
A rough or soft scrub pad affixed to the bottom of the sandal thongs
2. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein:
The soft pad can be used for daily cleaning, such as small bathroom or kitchen floors
3. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein:
The rough pad will be used for hard to clean floor area of shower or bathtub
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Cited By (7)

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US20050177968A1 (en) * 2004-02-18 2005-08-18 Diana Ramson Sole scrubbers
US20080216270A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2008-09-11 Mclogan Lisa K Foot-worn scrubbing apparatus
US20100210118A1 (en) * 2009-02-17 2010-08-19 Hitachi-Kokusai Electric, Inc. Semiconductor device manufacturing method and substrate processing apparatus
CN102813321A (en) * 2012-08-10 2012-12-12 吴江市恒赢蔺草刺绣工艺制品厂 Herringbone slippers for protecting toes
US20180070715A1 (en) * 2016-09-15 2018-03-15 Ryan Curtis Peterson Foot broom devices and methods
USD849348S1 (en) * 2018-04-03 2019-05-21 Ulrike Cramer Foot-worn scrubbing device
US12029366B2 (en) 2021-03-01 2024-07-09 Matthew Curcio Flexible means for securing a cleaning device to footwear

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US3460182A (en) * 1967-08-14 1969-08-12 Joseph A Grande Jr Cleaning pad
US3526014A (en) * 1968-07-10 1970-09-01 Lester Edwards Foot floor-scouring attachment
US3526917A (en) * 1968-06-21 1970-09-08 Cardinal Ind Inc Foot floor scrubber
US3680170A (en) * 1970-12-14 1972-08-01 Clarence R Sims Floor cleaning device for attachment to a shoe
US3699672A (en) * 1970-09-04 1972-10-24 Clarence R Sims Floor cleaning device adapted for securement to a shoe
US5173985A (en) * 1991-03-13 1992-12-29 Palmer Nancy K Foot mounted scrubber device

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3460182A (en) * 1967-08-14 1969-08-12 Joseph A Grande Jr Cleaning pad
US3526917A (en) * 1968-06-21 1970-09-08 Cardinal Ind Inc Foot floor scrubber
US3526014A (en) * 1968-07-10 1970-09-01 Lester Edwards Foot floor-scouring attachment
US3699672A (en) * 1970-09-04 1972-10-24 Clarence R Sims Floor cleaning device adapted for securement to a shoe
US3680170A (en) * 1970-12-14 1972-08-01 Clarence R Sims Floor cleaning device for attachment to a shoe
US5173985A (en) * 1991-03-13 1992-12-29 Palmer Nancy K Foot mounted scrubber device

Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20050177968A1 (en) * 2004-02-18 2005-08-18 Diana Ramson Sole scrubbers
US20080216270A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2008-09-11 Mclogan Lisa K Foot-worn scrubbing apparatus
US7845043B2 (en) * 2007-03-10 2010-12-07 Mclogan Lisa K Foot-worn scrubbing apparatus
US20110072606A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2011-03-31 Mclogan Lisa K Foot-worn scrubbing apparatus
US8060974B2 (en) 2007-03-10 2011-11-22 Mclogan Lisa K Foot-worn scrubbing apparatus
US20100210118A1 (en) * 2009-02-17 2010-08-19 Hitachi-Kokusai Electric, Inc. Semiconductor device manufacturing method and substrate processing apparatus
CN102813321A (en) * 2012-08-10 2012-12-12 吴江市恒赢蔺草刺绣工艺制品厂 Herringbone slippers for protecting toes
US20180070715A1 (en) * 2016-09-15 2018-03-15 Ryan Curtis Peterson Foot broom devices and methods
US10765197B2 (en) * 2016-09-15 2020-09-08 Ryan Curtis Peterson Foot broom devices and methods
USD849348S1 (en) * 2018-04-03 2019-05-21 Ulrike Cramer Foot-worn scrubbing device
US12029366B2 (en) 2021-03-01 2024-07-09 Matthew Curcio Flexible means for securing a cleaning device to footwear

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