U.S. patent application number 16/692040 was filed with the patent office on 2020-05-28 for shoe disinfecting device.
The applicant listed for this patent is DG Technologies LLC. Invention is credited to Dillon George.
Application Number | 20200163532 16/692040 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 70770079 |
Filed Date | 2020-05-28 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200163532 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
George; Dillon |
May 28, 2020 |
SHOE DISINFECTING DEVICE
Abstract
A shoe disinfecting device is disclosed having a base which
defines a central recess, a right side recess, and a left side
recess. The central recess houses a central wiping which is held by
a central frame. Side drying pads are also mounted within side
recesses. A disinfecting liquid reservoir is removably mounted to
the base. A manual liquid pump is coupled to the liquid reservoir
and to nozzles positioned to direct a spray of liquid onto the
central pad.
Inventors: |
George; Dillon; (Ooltewah,
TN) |
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Applicant: |
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DG Technologies LLC |
Ooltewah |
TN |
US |
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Family ID: |
70770079 |
Appl. No.: |
16/692040 |
Filed: |
November 22, 2019 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62771350 |
Nov 26, 2018 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 23/24 20130101;
A47L 23/22 20130101; A47L 23/04 20130101; A47L 23/263 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47L 23/26 20060101
A47L023/26; A47L 23/04 20060101 A47L023/04 |
Claims
1. A shoe disinfecting device comprising: a base having a first
recess; a shoe wiping pad removably positioned within said first
recess; a disinfecting liquid reservoir mounted within said base; a
liquid pump in fluid communication with said disinfecting liquid
reservoir, and at least one nozzle in fluid communication with said
liquid pump and positioned to direct a spray of liquid from said at
least one nozzle onto said shoe wiping pad.
2. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 1 wherein said liquid pump
is a motorized liquid pump.
3. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 2 wherein said motorized
liquid pump includes an activation switch positioned closely
adjacent to said first recess.
4. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 1 wherein said liquid pump
is a manually actuated pump.
5. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 4 wherein said manually
actuated pump includes a pump cylinder, a reciprocating piston
coupled to said pump cylinder, and a push button coupled to said
reciprocating piston positioned to engage a user's foot stepping
upon said push button for forcible movement of said reciprocating
piston.
6. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 1 wherein said base
further includes a second recess, and a first drying pad positioned
within said second recess.
7. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 6 wherein said base
further includes a third recess, and a second drying pad positioned
within said third recess, wherein said first recess is positioned
between said second recess and said third recess.
8. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 1 further comprising
holding means for holding said shoe wiping pad securely within said
first recess.
9. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 8 wherein said holding
means is a frame extending about a periphery of said shoe wiping
pad.
10. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 8 wherein said holding
means is a mating pair of hook and loop type fasteners.
11. A shoe disinfecting device comprising: a base; a shoe wiping
pad removably coupled to said base; a disinfecting liquid reservoir
coupled to said base; a liquid pump in fluid communication with
said disinfecting liquid reservoir, and at least one nozzle in
fluid communication with said liquid pump and positioned to spray
liquid onto said shoe wiping pad.
12. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 11 wherein said liquid
pump is a motorized liquid pump.
13. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 12 wherein said motorized
liquid pump includes an activation switch positioned closely
adjacent to said shoe wiping pad.
14. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 11 wherein said liquid
pump is a manually actuated pump.
15. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 14 wherein said manually
actuated pump includes a pump cylinder, a reciprocating piston
coupled to said pump cylinder, and a push button coupled to said
reciprocating piston positioned to engage a user's foot stepping
upon said push button for forcible movement of said reciprocating
piston.
16. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 11 further comprising a
first drying pad.
17. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 16 wherein said base
further includes a second drying pad, wherein said shoe wiping pad
is positioned between said first drying pad and said second drying
pad.
18. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 11 further comprising
holding means for holding said shoe wiping pad securely to said
base.
19. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 18 wherein said holding
means is a frame extending about a periphery of said shoe wiping
pad.
20. The shoe disinfecting device of claim 8 wherein said holding
means is a mating pair of hook and loop type fasteners.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 62/771,350 filed Nov. 26, 2018 and entitled
"Shoe Disinfecting Device", and is incorporated herein by
reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
[0003] Not applicable.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0004] The present disclosure relates to the field of disinfecting
devices. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a
disinfecting device which is utilized to disinfect the bottom of a
shoe.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The bottoms of shoes come into direct contact with all types
of unclean substances commonly found on a floor, street, sidewalk
or other walking surface. Many of these substances are riddled with
bacteria or unsanitary matter. As a person walks into his or her
home, these unclean substances are tracked onto the floor of the
home. Any person walking or crawling on the floor now comes into
direct contact with these unclean substances, therefore posing a
serious health risk to that person.
[0006] Accordingly, a need exists for an easily to use device that
provides a manner of sanitizing the shoe in an easy and effective
manner.
[0007] This section is intended to introduce various aspects of the
art, which may be associated with exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure. This discussion is believed to assist in
providing a framework to facilitate a better understanding of
particular aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it
should be understood that this section should be read in this
light, and not necessarily as admissions of prior art.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] A shoe disinfecting device is provided herein. In one
embodiment, the shoe disinfecting device includes a base having a
first recess, a shoe wiping pad removably positioned within the
first recess, a disinfecting liquid reservoir mounted within the
base, a liquid pump in fluid communication with the disinfecting
liquid reservoir, and at least one nozzle in fluid communication
with the liquid pump and positioned to direct a spray of liquid
from the at least one nozzle onto the shoe wiping pad.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] So that the manner in which the present inventions can be
better understood, certain illustrations, charts and/or flow charts
are appended hereto. It is to be noted, however, that the drawings
illustrate only selected embodiments of the inventions and are
therefore not to be considered limiting of scope, for the
inventions may admit to other equally effective embodiments and
applications.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the shoe disinfecting device
embodying principles of the invention.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of the shoe
disinfecting device of FIG. 1, shown in a first, extended
position.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the shoe
disinfecting device of FIG. 1, shown in a second, depressed
position.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the shoe disinfecting device
embodying principles of the invention in another form.
[0014] FIG. 5 is an exploded, perspective view of the shoe
disinfecting device of FIG. 4.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a top view of the shoe disinfecting device of FIG.
4.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a front view of the shoe disinfecting device of
FIG. 4.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a right side view of the shoe disinfecting device
of FIG. 4.
[0018] FIG. 9 is a rear view of the shoe disinfecting device of
FIG. 4.
[0019] FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the shoe disinfecting device of
FIG. 4.
[0020] FIG. 11 is an exploded, perspective view of the shoe
disinfecting device embodying principles of the invention in
another form.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS
Definitions
[0021] For purposes of the present disclosure, it is noted that
spatially relative terms, such as "up," "down," "right," "left,"
"beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper" and the like, may be
used herein for ease of description to describe one element or
feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as
illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the
spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different
orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the
orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in
the figures is turned over or rotated, elements described as
"below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be
oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the
exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above
and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees
or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors
used herein interpreted accordingly.
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS
[0022] FIGS. 1-3 show a shoe disinfecting device, under an
embodiment. With reference to the drawings, the shoe disinfecting
device 10 has a generally rectangular shaped base 12. The base 12
has peripheral side walls 14 extending upwardly from a floor 16.
The base 12 is configured to hold a liquid disinfecting solution S,
such as an alcohol, propanol, benzalkonium chloride, triclosan or
similar commonly available disinfectants.
[0023] The shoe disinfecting device 10 also includes a lid or
platform 20 which is configured to fit within the base 12 for
relative vertical movement therebetween. The lid 20 includes a
series of liquid holes, nozzles, or passages 22 extending there
through. The lid 20 has an upper surface 24 having a rough texture
provided by a series of upright bristles, ridges or randomly
oriented fibers 26. A liquid storage reservoir or compartment 27 is
formed from the combination of the base 12 and lid 20, which also
acts as a pump when actuated.
[0024] The lid 20 is spring loaded so that the lid is biased
upwardly from a depressed position, shown in FIG. 3, towards an
extended position, shown in FIG. 2. The spring loading may be
accomplished through any conventional manner, such as with coil
springs, flat springs, blocks of resilient rubber, compressible
material, or the like, but is shown as a compressible block of
material 28 in the drawings. The return motion of the lid may
create a vacuum within the base 12 which pulls back any liquid
remaining on top of the lid's upper surface 24.
[0025] The shoe disinfecting device 10 also includes a side tray 30
to which is mounted a removable or disposable wiping cloth 32. The
side tray 30 may be fixed in position or may be movable so as to
retract within the base 12 when stowed or not in use.
[0026] In use, a quantity of disinfecting solution S is placed
within the base 12 so that it rises to the appropriate initial
level within the base 12. With the disinfecting solution S filled
to this level, the lid 20 is then positioned into the base 12 atop
the disinfecting solution S.
[0027] When a person places his or her foot upon the upper surface
24 of the lid 20, the force causes the lid 20 to move downwardly
from its extended position and towards its depressed position. This
downward motion of the lid 20 pressurizes the disinfecting solution
S causing the disinfecting solution to be pumped or expelled
through the passages 22 in the lid 20. The expelled disinfecting
solution preferably covers the bristles 26 of the lid 20. The
downward motion of the lid 20 also compresses the spring 28, shown
as compressed, resilient material in FIG. 3.
[0028] Any motion of the person's shoe upon the lid 20 causes the
disinfecting solution S, and especially the disinfecting solution S
upon the bristles 26, to be worked over the bottom surface of the
shoe or shoe's sole. The bristles 26 aid in enabling the
disinfecting solution S to be worked into any small crevices within
the shoe's bottom surface.
[0029] The release of the shoe from the lid 20 causes the lid 20 to
move back to its extended position through the biasing force of the
spring 28.
[0030] Once the shoe has been treated through placement upon the
disinfecting liquid saturated lid 20, the person may then position
the bottom surface of the shoe upon the wiping cloth 32 coupled to
the side tray 30. This placement of the shoe removes any excess
disinfecting solution S present upon the bottom surface of the
shoe.
[0031] Once the wiping cloth 32 has become sufficiently soiled, it
may be removed and washed, or it may be replaced by another similar
wiping cloth 32.
[0032] With reference next to FIGS. 4-10, there is shown a shoe
disinfecting device 40 constructed in accordance with another
embodiment of the present invention. Here, the shoe disinfecting
device 40 includes a base 42 which defines three separate recesses,
specifically, a central recess 44, a right side recess 46, and a
left side recess 48. The central recess 40 is defined by central
side walls 52 and floor 53. The side recesses 46 and 48 are
partially defined by central side walls 52, ancillary side walls 54
and floors 55. The floors 53 and 55 are shown incorporated into a
generally cross shaped bottom plate 56 which is coupled to the
bottom of the base 42.
[0033] The base 42 also includes a rear wall 58 and an interior end
wall 60 which in combination with central side walls 52 define a
liquid container storage compartment 62. The liquid container
storage compartment 62 also includes a pivotal or removable cover
or lid 64.
[0034] The base 42 also includes a front wall 68 and a second
interior end wall 70 which in combination with the central side
walls 52 define a pump storage compartment 72. The pump storage
compartment 72 also includes a pivotal or reciprocating push
button, cover or lid 74.
[0035] A central frame 78 is pivotally coupled to a lower stepped
area 84 of the interior end wall 60 through hinges 79 for pivotal
movement between an open configuration and a closed configuration
in register with the central recess 44. The central frame 78 is a
peripheral frame with a large central opening 80 therethrough, as
best shown in FIG. 4. Similarly, the right and left side recesses
46 and 48 have overlying side frames 82 pivotally coupled to the
ancillary side walls 54 through hinges 83 for pivotal movement
between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The side
frames 82 also have central openings 86.
[0036] The shoe disinfecting device 40 includes a central wiping or
scrubbing cloth or pad 90 removably positioned upon the floor 53 of
the central recess 44. The central pad 90 may be made of any
material which is suitable for accepting a cleaning solution and
scrubbing or cleaning the bottom of a shoe. The central pad 90 may
include bristles, nubs, or projections to aid in removing dirt
within the sole of a shoe. The central frame 78 overlays the
peripheral margin of the cleaning pad 90 to maintain the position
of the cleaning pad 90 during use. Similarly, a side drying pads 94
are removably positioned upon the floor 55 of the right and left
side recesses 46 and 48. The side drying pads 94 are made of any
material which is suitable for drying the bottom of a shoe upon
contact with the drying pad 94.
[0037] A removable disinfecting liquid container or reservoir 98 is
removably positioned within the liquid container storage
compartment 62. The reservoir 98 includes a removable cap 100 and a
liquid dispending stem 102.
[0038] A manual liquid pump 106 is positioned within the pump
storage compartment 72. The liquid pump 106 includes a pump base
108, a pair of pump cylinders 110, and a pair of reciprocating
pistons 112 having O-ring seals 114. The pump pistons 112 are
spring biased from a lower, compressed position to an upper
decompressed position by a set of three springs 116 associated with
each piston 112.
[0039] A liquid feed tube 120 extends between the reservoir stem
102 and the liquid pump 106 so that liquid disinfectant can flow
from the reservoir 98 to the inlet of the pump 106. Three liquid
dispensing tubes 122 extend between the outlet of the pump 106 and
three corresponding liquid spray nozzles 124 mounted to the
interior end wall 60 and positioned to direct a spray of liquid
onto the central pad 90.
[0040] In use, a disinfecting liquid or solution is stored within
the liquid reservoir 98. Upon a person approaching the location of
the shoe disinfecting device 40, the person steps down upon the
push button lid 74, which forces the lid 74 to pivot downwardly
thereby moving the pump pistons 112 within the pump cylinders 110,
i.e., compressing the pump. The compression of the pump 106 causes
liquid to be expelled from the pump 106, through the dispensing
tubes 122, and through the spray nozzles 124 onto the adjacent
central pad 90, so that the central pad 90 is coated, saturated
with, or wetted with the disinfecting solution. It should be
understood that the number, arrangement, and pattern of spray
produced by the nozzles may be different from that shown in the
preferred embodiment, for example, there may be one to four
nozzles, or the nozzles may be arranged along either one or both
sides of the central recess 44.
[0041] The release of the lid 74 causes the pump springs 116 to
force the pump pistons 112 upwardly to their initial decompressed
positions. This return motion of the pump pistons causes a suction
through the pump 106 and feed tube 120 which creates a flow of
disinfecting liquid from the reservoir 98 to the pump 106.
Alternatively, the disinfecting liquid may gravitationally flow
from the reservoir 98 to the pump 106 without the need of negative
pressure.
[0042] With the central pad 90 now having the disinfecting liquid
upon it, the person then wipes his or her shoes across the top
surface of the central pad 90. The person may also wipe his or her
shoes across the adjacent side dry pad 94 to dry off the shoe. The
bottom or sole of the shoe is now disinfected.
[0043] With reference next to FIG. 11, there is shown a shoe
disinfecting device 140 constructed in accordance with another
embodiment of the present invention. Here, the shoe disinfecting
device 140 includes a base 142 which defines three separate
recesses, specifically, a central recess 144, a right side recess
146, and a left side recess 148. The central recess 144 is defined
by central side walls 152 and floor 153. The side recesses 146 and
148 are partially defined by central side walls 152, ancillary side
walls 154 and floors 155. The floors 153 and 155 are shown
incorporated into a generally cross shaped bottom plate 156 which
is coupled to the bottom of the base 142.
[0044] The base 142 also includes a rear wall 158 and an interior
end wall 160 which in combination with central side walls 152
define a liquid container storage compartment 162. The liquid
container storage compartment 162 also includes a pivotal or
removable cover or lid 164.
[0045] The base 142 also includes a front wall 168 and a second
interior end wall 170 which in combination with the central side
walls 152 define a pump storage compartment 172. The pump storage
compartment 172 also includes a pivotal or reciprocating push
button, cover or lid 174.
[0046] The shoe disinfecting device 140 includes a central wiping
cloth or pad 190 removably positioned upon a perforated drain
platform 186 positioned over the floor 153 of the central recess
144. The central pad 190 may be made of any material which is
suitable for accepting a cleaning solution and scrubbing or
cleaning the bottom of a shoe. The central pad 190 may include
bristles, nubs, or projections to aid is removing dirt within the
sole of a shoe. The frame or hook and loop type fasteners 188 is
mounted to the central pad 190 and drain platform 186 to releasably
hold the central pad 190 to maintain the position of the cleaning
pad 190 during use. Note that the fastener 188 may comprise an
adhesive surface for attaching to central pad 190 and/or drain
platform 186. Similarly, side drying pads 194 are removably
positioned upon a perforated drain platform 195 positioned over the
floor 155 of the right and left side recesses 146 and 148. The side
drying pads 194 are made of any material which is suitable for
drying the bottom of a shoe upon contact with the drying pad 194.
Side hook and loop type fasteners 196 are mounted to the side pads
194 and drain platforms 195 to maintain the position of the dry
pads 194 during use. Note that the fasteners 196 may comprise an
adhesive surface for attaching to side drying pads 194 and/or drain
platform 195. The perforated drain platforms 186 and 195 provide
for better airflow below the pads 190 and 194 to promote faster
drying after use. The drain platforms 186, 195 may comprise
perforated metal. The central pad 190 may comprise a series of
0.25'' L.times.0.25'' W.times.0.375'' H Foam Posts. The side drying
pads 194 may comprise 0.5'' H pile Microfiber. The foam posts may
be square or round, triangular, quadrilateral, hexagonal or
octagonal or truncated, extruded polygons or pyramids to a point to
help saturate the vertical surfaces of the texture or tread of the
shoe.
[0047] A removable disinfecting liquid container or reservoir 198
is removably positioned within the liquid container storage
compartment 162. The reservoir 198 includes a removable cap 200 and
a liquid dispending stem 202.
[0048] An electric liquid pump 206 is positioned within the pump
storage compartment 172. The liquid pump 206 is coupled to a PCB
controller 208 which is coupled to a battery pack 210. The
controller 208 is coupled to an electronic switch 212 which
controls the actuation of the electric pump 206.
[0049] A liquid feed tube 220 extending between the reservoir stem
202 and the liquid pump 206 so that liquid disinfectant can flow
from the reservoir 198 to the inlet of the pump 206. Three liquid
dispensing tubes 222 extend between the outlet of the pump 206 and
three corresponding liquid spray nozzles 224 mounted to the
interior end wall 160 and positioned to direct a spray of liquid
onto the central pad 190.
[0050] In use, a disinfecting liquid or solution is stored within
the liquid reservoir 198. Upon a person approaching the location of
the shoe disinfecting device 140, the person steps down upon the
push button lid 174, which forces the lid 174 to pivot downwardly
thereby actuating the electronic switch 212 to activate the
electric pump 206 through controller 208. The activation of the
pump 206 causes liquid to be expelled from the pump 206, through
the dispensing tubes 222, and through the spray nozzles 224 onto
the adjacent central pad 190 so that the central pad 190 is coated,
saturated with, or wetted with the disinfecting solution. It should
be understood that the number, arrangement, and pattern of spray
produced by the nozzles may be different from that shown in the
preferred embodiment, for example, there may be one to four
nozzles, or the nozzles may be arranged along either one or both
sides of the central recess 144. Also, the controller 208 controls
the actuation of the pump for a preselected time period to prevent
oversaturation. Note that a proximity or motion sensor attached to
a shoe disinfecting device may detect proximity of a user and
activate the electric pump.
[0051] With the central pad 190 now having the disinfecting liquid
upon it, the person then wipes his or her shoes across the top
surface of the central pad 190. The person may also wipe his or her
shoes across the adjacent side dry pad 194 to dry off the shoe. The
bottom or sole of the shoe is now disinfected.
[0052] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 11 the overall wet pad to dry pad
configuration may be side to side. However the configuration may be
front to back so the user walks on the wet pad and steps forward to
the dry pad as to not re-contaminate the already cleaned shoe.
Under an embodiment a vertical support (or grip handles) may extend
from the base of a shoe disinfecting device up 36-46'' to help user
balance while using the device.
[0053] It should be understood that other means for maintaining the
positions of the central pad and/or side drying pads, such as with
adhesive strips, clamps, pinch bars, etc.
[0054] A shoe disinfecting device is described comprising under an
embodiment a base having a first recess, a shoe wiping pad
removably positioned within said first recess, a disinfecting
liquid reservoir mounted within said base, a liquid pump in fluid
communication with said disinfecting liquid reservoir, and at least
one nozzle in fluid communication with said liquid pump and
positioned to direct a spray of liquid from said at least one
nozzle onto said shoe wiping pad.
[0055] The liquid pump of an embodiment is a motorized liquid
pump.
[0056] The motorized liquid pump of an embodiment includes an
activation switch positioned closely adjacent to said first
recess.
[0057] The liquid pump of an embodiment is a manually actuated
pump.
[0058] The manually actuated pump of an embodiment includes a pump
cylinder, a reciprocating piston coupled to said pump cylinder, and
a push button coupled to said reciprocating piston positioned to
engage a user's foot stepping upon said push button for forcible
movement of said reciprocating piston.
[0059] The base of an embodiment further includes a second recess,
and a first drying pad positioned within said second recess.
[0060] The base of an embodiment further includes a third recess,
and a second drying pad positioned within said third recess,
wherein said first recess is positioned between said second recess
and said third recess.
[0061] The shoe disinfecting device of an embodiment comprises
holding means for holding said shoe wiping pad securely within said
first recess.
[0062] The holding means of an embodiment is a frame extending
about a periphery of said shoe wiping pad.
[0063] The holding means of an embodiment is a mating pair of hook
and loop type fasteners.
[0064] A shoe disinfecting device is described herein comprising
under an embodiment a base, a shoe wiping pad removably coupled to
said base, a disinfecting liquid reservoir coupled to said base, a
liquid pump in fluid communication with said disinfecting liquid
reservoir, and at least one nozzle in fluid communication with said
liquid pump and positioned to spray liquid onto said shoe wiping
pad.
[0065] The liquid pump of an embodiment is a motorized liquid
pump.
[0066] The motorized liquid pump of an embodiment includes an
activation switch positioned closely adjacent to said shoe wiping
pad.
[0067] The liquid pump of an embodiment is a manually actuated
pump.
[0068] The manually actuated pump of an embodiment includes a pump
cylinder, a reciprocating piston coupled to said pump cylinder, and
a push button coupled to said reciprocating piston positioned to
engage a user's foot stepping upon said push button for forcible
movement of said reciprocating piston.
[0069] The shoe disinfecting device of an embodiment further
comprises a first drying pad.
[0070] The base of an embodiment further includes a second drying
pad, wherein said shoe wiping pad is positioned between said first
drying pad and said second drying pad.
[0071] The shoe disinfecting device of an embodiment further
comprises holding means for holding said shoe wiping pad securely
to said base.
[0072] The holding means of an embodiment is a frame extending
about a periphery of said shoe wiping pad.
[0073] The holding means of an embodiment is a mating pair of hook
and loop type fasteners.
[0074] Variations of the shoe disinfecting device may fall within
the spirit of the claims, below. It will be appreciated that the
inventions are susceptible to modification, variation, and change
without departing from the spirit thereof.
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