Clean feet foot wash

Abstract

Improvements in a foot washing device is disclosed. The improvements include the use of air with water to increase the washing efficiency with minimal use of water. The device is ideally used where clean water is limited such as on a boat, ship or other device where a person enters the boat with sand dirt or debris on not only the bottom but also the sides and top of the feet. The device blows water and air over the top of the feet and under the feet to wash off the sand. The amount of cleaning force is critical to reduce sand that can leave the feet and enter into the boat. The water can be filtered and recycled to reduce clean water use. The device may further include its own power supply, chemical cleaning agent and a water heating or cooling mechanism.

1 . A self contained foot washer comprising:
 a dish shaped basin having a plurality of dispensing heads;   a pressure activated device;   a water reservoir   a pump connected between said water reservoir and said dispensing heads;   an air compressor;   a power source;   connected in a self contained unit whereby when a person steps their foot or feet onto said pressure activated device, water from said water reservoir is combined with air from said air compressor and emitted though said dispensing heads to remove debris from said persons' feet into the bottom of said dish shaped basin.   
     
     
         2 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  that further includes an air pressure storage tank. 
     
     
         3 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said pressure activated switch is an electrical contact switch. 
     
     
         4 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 3  wherein said power source is batteries. 
     
     
         5 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 4  wherein said batteries are rechargeable. 
     
     
         6 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 5  wherein that further includes a wall charger. 
     
     
         7 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said pressure switch is a pneumatic switch. 
     
     
         8 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 6  wherein said power source is compressed air. 
     
     
         9 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said dish shaped basin provides for placement of one or two feet. 
     
     
         10 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said plurality of dispensing heads exists around each said persons' feet. 
     
     
         11 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said foot washer further includes a drain. 
     
     
         12 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said foot washer further includes a filter to filter sand and debris such that water can be reused. 
     
     
         13 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said washing first is with water and then with air through said plurality of dispensing heads. 
     
     
         14 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  that further includes a thermal water heater or cooler. 
     
     
         15 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  that further includes a soap dispenser. 
     
     
         16 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  that further includes a connection for an external water supply. 
     
     
         17 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  that includes a separate pressure switch for each foot. 
     
     
         18 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  that further includes a step pad. 
     
     
         19 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said step pad is supported by springs that lower into and out of said dish shaped basin. 
     
     
         20 . The self contained foot washer according to  claim 1  wherein said pump is a bladder that is pressurized from weight of said person.