Patent ID: 8256040
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: A61H,A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method of foot care for a bather, comprising: providing a bath apparatus with a water container connected to a water circulation system; partially filling water in the water container; adding a first material to the water, the first material including a super absorbent polymer capable of absorbing a substantial amount of water; forming a gelatinous mixture with the first material absorbing the water; placing the feet of the bather in the gelatinous mixture of the water container for bathing; adding a second material and water to the gelatinous mixture, the second material including a dissolving agent for transforming the gelatinous mixture to a liquid having a low viscosity and a sanitizing agent for sanitizing without causing toxic effects to the bather; placing the feet of the bather in the dissolved liquid for further bathing treatment to enhance further cleansing and therapeutic effects; circulating the dissolved liquid with the water circulation system while bathing in the dissolved liquid such that a water passage of the bath apparatus can be sanitized by the sanitizing agent of the second material and also providing further bathing treatment; and draining the dissolved liquid from the water container through a bath drain of the bath apparatus.