Sanitation device for footwear

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top right perspective view of a sanitization device for footwear in an open configuration showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, the, the left side view being a mirror image.

FIG. 3 is a top front left perspective of the sanitization device for footwear, shown in a closed position.

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof with the handle in the closed position.

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof with the handle in the exposed position.

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof with the handle in the closed position.

FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof with the handle in the exposed position.

FIG. 8 is a front view thereof with the handle in the closed position.

FIG. 9 is a front view thereof with the handle in the exposed position.

FIG. 10 is a rear view thereof with the handle in the closed position.

FIG. 11 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the sanitization device for footwear and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a sanitation device for footwear, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1004231
Type: Grant
Filed: May 11, 2020
Date of Patent: Nov 7, 2023
Inventor: Brett Eidman (West Nyack, NY)
Primary Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Assistant Examiner: Jennylou M Binas
Application Number: 29/734,329