Folding portable foot station

Abstract

The present invention relates to a folding portable foot station that can be used for reflexology, foot massaging, or pedicures.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A folding portable foot station comprising: 
 a) a base;    b) a seating means that provides support for the posterior of a foot manipulator and is attached to the base such that it can move from a folded position in which the seating means is adjacent the base to an operating position in which a foot manipulator is seated thereon;    c) a seat support means attached to the seating means that allows the seating means to move from the folded position to the operating position and secures the seating means in the operating position;    d) a foot rest means that provides support for at least one foot for a person who is to receive a foot manipulation and is attached to the base such that it can move from a folded position in which the seat is adjacent the base to an operating position in which the foot to be manipulated is seated thereon; and    e) a foot rest support means attached to the foot rest means that allows the foot rest means to move from the folded position to the operating position and secures the foot rest means in the operating position.    
     
     
         2 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the base is dimensioned and configured so as to prevent the device from tilting when the seating means and the foot rest means are in the operating position.  
     
     
         3 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the base has a caster means attached thereto, thereby allowing the manipulator to move the device.  
     
     
         4 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the seating means has a rotating member the proximal end being attached to the proximal end of the base and has a seat attached to the distal end of the rotating member, whereby in the folded position, the seat is adjacent the distal end of the base.  
     
     
         5 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 4  wherein the foot rest means has a rotating member the proximal end being attached to the proximal end of the base and has a foot rest attached to the distal end of the rotating member, whereby in the folded position, the seat is adjacent the distal end of the base and the seat.  
     
     
         6 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the foot rest support means is attached and secured to the seating means in the operating position.  
     
     
         7 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the foot rest support means is attached and secured to the seating support means in the operating position.  
     
     
         8 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the foot rest support means is attached and secured to the seating support means in the operating position.  
     
     
         9 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 1  wherein the base has a cushion means attached whereby in the operating position the foot manipulator can sit on the seating means and fold their legs such that the front portion of their lower legs is supported.  
     
     
         10 . The folding portable foot station of  claim 3  wherein the base has a handle means attached thereto, whereby the device can be moved into an upright position and transported by rolling on at least a portion of the caster means.