ES1214764U - Lava feet (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Lava feet consisting of a tool for the complete cleaning of the feet and lower part of the lower extremities, including the knees, characterized by consisting of a clamp (1), a mast (2) with a folding stop (10), a handle (3), an "L" shaped tube that forms the Axis 1B (4) with holes (9) and the Axis 2 (8) with a stopper (11), a block for hygiene between the toes (5) and two cleaning cones (6, 7). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DESCRIPTION

5 TECHNICAL OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a tool for manual use, by people who require special care, either due to reduced mobility or because their physical condition does not require the presence of a caregiver but rather elements that increase their personal autonomy and the prevention of 10 domestic accidents during personal hygiene.

Hygiene in the elderly or people with reduced mobility constitutes a very important norm of life both for health, the convalescence of a disease or surgical intervention or for the convenient maintenance of 15 healthy habits that help the person to be integrated into its environment.

In order to keep the skin of legs and feet healthy, adequate cleaning and hydration and daily treatment are necessary, especially in the most vulnerable population due to the passage of years or diseases.

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This mechanism object of the invention greatly facilitates the care and cleanliness of the feet and lower part of the lower extremities. In addition, it contributes to the prevention of falls in sensitive places such as the bathtub or shower tray, since personal hygiene can be carried out without taking uncomfortable postures. It is worth highlighting the improvement of the autonomy that it generates in the most vulnerable or with motor difficulties.

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The use of this device prevents the appearance of interdigital infections in the feet. The use of this invention can be a substantial improvement in hygiene, in the quality of life and in the prevention of accidents in a certain part of the population.

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SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE TO WHICH THE INVENTION REFERS

The invention presented affects, on the one hand, the Sector of Current Needs of Life in its section of Personal or Domestic Objects. And on the other, to the Sector of Medical or Veterinary Sciences and Hygiene, in its section of Baths for certain parts of the body.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The hygiene of certain parts of the body in people of reduced mobility or of advanced age is a continuous object of study in today's society.

The applicant is unaware of the existence of devices or mechanisms for foot and leg hygiene with the characteristics of what constitutes the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, as set forth above, relates to a tool that cleanses and sanitizes the lower extremities, especially suitable for the feet and lower legs.

The use of said invention is for daily use and is used in a complementary way to the hygiene of the rest of the body that can be carried out by other means.

The device consists of two axes, one arranged vertically and the other horizontal, which as a whole will have an “L” shape, with the horizontal axis at the bottom of the vertical axis.

The vertical axis is composed of a tubular element of adjustable length, such as two telescopic bodies of lockable height. The upper telescopic body is formed by a clamp at one end, a handle and at the bottom will have a folding pin that fits into the second telescopic body. The lower telescopic body has holes that allow the

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necessary adaptability of the device. It also has a slot where the piece that allows interdigital cleaning of the feet should be fixed.

In the lower part of the vertical axis, the horizontal axis is born in which two cones are connected by the vertex or a single piece in the shape of a diavolo. Such device is fixed to the horizontal axis by means of a stop at the right end of the horizontal axis.

The element where the hygiene of the skin between the toes takes place is located on the vertical axis and opposed to the reel of cones and has a triangular elevation so that cleaning of that part of the body can be carried out satisfactorily .

Both the spool of opposing cones, and the interdigital cleaning pad are covered by molded sponges as a sock. For the convenience of handling, it is understood that all the materials used must be lightweight minimizing the weight of the assembly. The sponges can be of different colors. When assembling a single piece in the form of spongy diavolo, the coating of moldable sponges is not required.

The Lava foot device is manually operated, its use being very simple, which consists of inserting the hand through the upper clamp and taking the hand with the hand so that the clamp is at the level of the forearm. Before the bath and using the adaptable device, the folding pin is placed in the corresponding hole with the optimal and most comfortable measures for the user.

Once the desired length is achieved, the foot and legs are cleaned to the knees.

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Interdigital hygiene is carried out by holding the device and stroking the area between the toes by the heel arranged in a vertical axis.

The invention can perform its function through the use of an electric motor.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The specification of the invention is complemented by a series of illustrative drawings of the example, and never limiting the invention.

Three figures are included, as graphic support, for the best interpretation of the invention, well understood that the shape or dimensions of the Lava Pies device that is represented do not exclude any other similar solution that fulfills the same purpose.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the profile of the embodiment. The following elements are distinguished:

1. - Clamp

2. - Axis 1A (mast)

3. - Handle

4. - Exel.B

5. - Taco interdigital hygiene

6. - Cleaning cone 1

7. - Cleaning cone 2

8. - Axis 2

9. - Hole

10. - Folding stop Axis 1A 11 Folding stop Axis 2

Figure 2

5.- Taco interdigital hygiene

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Figure 3

12. - Thyme

13. - Dock

14. - Closure block

15. - Closing handle

DESCRIPTION OF A PE FORM PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Foot washer (Fig. 1), consisting of a tool for personal hygiene of the lower part of the lower extremities, from the knees to the feet (including interdigital areas of the feet), and which, according to a preferred embodiment by its inventor, it is composed of a clamp (1), a mast (2), a handle (3), an “L” shaped tube that constitutes Axis 1 B (4) and Axis 2 (8) with holes (9), a hygiene plug between the toes (5), two cleaning cones (6.7). Once the device is mounted, the length of the mast (2) can be adapted to the user's needs, so that its handling is as comfortable as possible. The cleaning cones (6,7) will be fixed to the Axis 2 (8) by means of a folding stop (11).

The inventor also contemplates the alternative solution of replacing the two cleaning cones (6.7) with a single piece in the shape of a diavolo, made of spongy material.

The clamp (1), the handle (3), the mast of the shaft 1A (2), the tube of the Axis IB (4) and the tube of the Axis 2 (8) can be made of the same material such as plastic, polyethylene, polyamide, aluminum, or any other similar low weight to be as manageable as possible. Even under such conditions its manufacture is conceived in a single molded or machined part.

They can also be made of different materials combining the above and any other but always trying to minimize the total weight.

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The dimensions of the clamp (1) will be those necessary to be able to introduce the hand to the forearm in order to grasp the handle (3) in order to use the device. The clamp can be adjustable by the user.

The height of the footwashing device (Fig. 1) ranges between 90 and 120 cm, depending on the size of the user. The holes (9) present in the Axis IB (4) and the folding stop (10) present in the Axis 1A (2) make it possible to understand and regulate lengths within that range.

Prior to the previous operation, the attachable sponges will have been placed in the interdigital cleaning block (5) and in the spool of opposing cones (6,7) that allow the cleaning of legs and feet. The material of manufacture of the sponges can be of reusable foam or disposable of a single use for which the most environmentally sustainable material will be valued. The interdigital hygiene block is attached to the shaft by means of thyme, groove, bayonet or jointly if the entire device is manufactured.

When the two cleaning cones (6,7) are replaced by a single piece in the shape of a diavol made of spongy material, it is not necessary to place the attachable sponges, mentioned above.

Once the handle (3) is taken and the Axis 1A (2) and Axis IB (4) are at the desired height, the reel of cones (6.7) will be passed along the floor and back of one foot, then continue with the hygiene up to the knee, being possible the complete cleaning of that part of the lower limb. Then proceed with the sanitization of the other leg.

At the time desired by the user, the area between the toes can be cleaned. To do this we will put the device vertically, as shown in Figure 1 and we will walk the area between the fingers through the interdigital cleaning plug (5) up and down.

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The closure that holds the reel of cones opposed to the axis 2 (8) can be in the form of a nail (11) or in the case that the bar of the axis 2 (8) is of square or rectangular profile is as shown in figure 3, consisting of a: Thyme (12), a spring (13) that allows the movement and rotation of the closing block (1) a closing block (14) and a closing handle (15).

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that a person skilled in the art can understand its scope and the advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and put into practice the object thereof. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, so it may be subject to modifications without implying any alteration of the basis of said invention; that is to say, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been exposed should always be taken in a broad and non-limiting manner.

Claims (4)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 Application No. Effective  05/11/2018 1. - Foot washing consisting of a tool for the complete cleaning of the feet and lower part of the lower extremities, including the knees, characterized by a clamp (1), a mast (2) with a folding stop ( 10), a handle (3), an “L” shaped tube that constitutes the Axis IB (4) with holes (9) and the Axis 2 (8) with a fixing stop (11), a hygiene plug between the toes (5) and two cleaning cones (6.7). 2. - Foot washer, according to claim one, characterized in that the clamp (1), the mast (2), the handle (3), the "L" shaped tube (4,8) are manufactured in either one piece of plastic, polyethylene, polyamide, aluminum, titanium or any other similar of low weight, either in separate pieces of any of said materials that are joined later. 3. - Foot wash, according to previous claims, characterized in that the area dedicated to the general hygiene of feet and legs (6,7) can be arranged in the form of a straight cylinder or in the form of a reel of opposing cones and covered with a spongy material Suitable for body hygiene. 4 - Foot wash, according to previous claims, characterized by having an interdigital cleaning pad (5) capable of maintaining the hygiene of the skin comprised between the toes. The shape of the block can be square, triangular, pyramidal or any other that the inventor considers appropriate for the proper hygiene of the area of the body for which it has been designed. 5.- Foot washer, according to first and third claims, characterized in that the two opposing cleaning cones, covered with spongy material, are replaced by a single piece, in the shape of a diavolo, made of spongy material. F.OEPM 05/17/2018