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Apparatus for pedicure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-08
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A rotary foot treatment arrangement having a basin within which a plurality of brush elements are rotatable about a central column from which treating fluid is directed onto feet within the basin and subjected to action of the brushes while undergoing the fluid treatment as well.
Inventors
- 👤 L Krummenacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H35/00; A61H35/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein brush elements for action upon one or more feet placed therein; and an upstanding columnar fluid dispensing device disposed within the basin to provide treating fluid for the feet located in the basin at either side of the device, including means on the top portion of said device for directing the treating fluid toward the feet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein brush elements for action upon one or more feet placed therein; and an upstanding columnar fluid dispensing device disposed within the basin to provide treating fluid for the feet located in the basin at either side of the device, including means on the top portion of said device for directing the treating fluid toward the feet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including means supporting said columnar device rotatably.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein a columnar fluid dispensing device to provide treating fluid for one or more feet placed within the basin at either side of the device; and a plurality of individually rotating brushes within the basin for action upon the feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein a columnar fluid dispensing device to provide treating fluid for one or more feet placed within the basin at either side of the device; and a plurality of individually rotating brushes within the basin for action upon the feet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said brush elements are relatively oppositely rotatably mounted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said top means on the columnar device includes a sprinkler head, and means for supplying water and foot treating chemicals from said head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, said head being effective to dispense the fluid as a drizzle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: supporting means; a foot-receiving basin structure supported by said supporting means and including a side wall and a bottom wall; brush means on said side wall and on said bottom wall within the basin; and means for rotating at least one of said walls relative to the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: supporting means; a foot-receiving basin structure supported by said supporting means and including a side wall and a bottom wall; brush means on said side wall and on said bottom wall within the basin; and means for rotating at least one of said walls relative to the other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein both of said walls are rotatable, and said means for driving drives one of said walls in one rotary direction and the other of said walls in the opposite rotary direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said bottom wall is stationarily mounted, and means for rotatably driving the brush means on said bottom wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 7, including a columnar fluid dispensing device carried by said bottom wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 10, including brush means on said device and projecting into the basin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein a columnar fluid dispensing device to provide treating fluid for one or more feet placed within the basin at either side of the device; and brush elemeNts disposed about said columnar device as well as spaced from said device, for action upon the feet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein a columnar fluid dispensing device to provide treating fluid for one or more feet placed within the basin at either side of the device; and brush elemeNts disposed about said columnar device as well as spaced from said device, for action upon the feet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having wherein a columnar fluid dispensing device to provide treating fluid for one or more feet placed within the basin at either side of the device; and brush elements within said basin for action upon the feet and disposed on individual plates swingable about horizontal axes so as to be adaptable to the foot anatomy while they swing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having wherein a columnar fluid dispensing device to provide treating fluid for one or more feet placed within the basin at either side of the device; and brush elements within said basin for action upon the feet and disposed on individual plates swingable about horizontal axes so as to be adaptable to the foot anatomy while they swing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein brush elements for action upon one or more feet placed therein; a columnar fluid dispensing device disposed within the basin to provide treating fluid for the feet located in the basin at either side of the device; and pneumatic control means for said device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein brush elements for action upon one or more feet placed therein; a columnar fluid dispensing device disposed within the basin to provide treating fluid for the feet located in the basin at either side of the device; and pneumatic control means for said device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein brush elements for action upon one or more feet placed therein; a columnar fluid dispensing device disposed within the basin to provide treating fluid for the feet located in the basin at either side of the device; and said basin including a rotatable side wall and a non-rotatable bottom wall.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus for pedicure comprising: a generally upwardly opening basin having therein brush elements for action upon one or more feet placed therein; a columnar fluid dispensing device disposed within the basin to provide treating fluid for the feet located in the basin at either side of the device; and said basin including a rotatable side wall and a non-rotatable bottom wall.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said brush elements include rotary brushes on said bottom wall.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including bottom and side walls in said basin about said columnar device, and means supporting at least one of said walls rotatably.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said bottom wall is rotatable relative to said side wall.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said side wall is rotatable relative to said bottom wall.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 19, wherein at least some of the brush elements are carried by said side wall, and individual plates swingable about horizontal axes supporting the brush elements on the side wall so as to be adaptable to the foot anatomy while they swing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said columnar device, said bottom wall and said side wall carry said brush elements thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |