Boot Cleaning, Blacking, And Polishing Patents (Class 15/30)
  • Patent number: 11696670
    Abstract: A multi-functional integrated machine for automatic caring of footwear includes a multi-color combined footwear brush system, a color selection drive system and an automatic polish ejecting system. The multi-color combined footwear brush system is respectively connected to the color selection drive system and the automatic polish ejecting system. The automatic polish ejecting system automatically ejects the polish to the multi-color combined footwear brush system. The color selection drive system drives the multi-color combined footwear brush system to switch the brush by circular motion and to polish the footwear by moving and rotating. The polish of different colors can be selected as needed and applied in the manner of automatic ejecting, which solves the technical problems of inconveniences caused by various polish applying footwear products in the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Shuang Qian
  • Patent number: 8613147
    Abstract: A support having an inverted U-shape defining a top plenum for distributing air and extending along a top plenum axis and a pair of legs extending downwardly from the top plenum in a spaced and parallel relationship. The top plenum of the support defines an attachment opening at an attachment angle. A bag extends downwardly at the attachment angle from the top plenum to a distal end in an inflated position. A nozzle is disposed the distal end of the bag to define a nozzle opening extending along a nozzle plane. The bag includes a major length and a curved portion. The curved portion of the bag includes a minor length and a filler length. The filler length positions the nozzle to be slanted open at a first nozzle acute angle of 20° forwardly in the inflated position and at a second nozzle acute angle of 20° rearwardly in an up position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventors: Lucian G. McElroy, Christopher P. McElroy
  • Publication number: 20110252585
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic shoe cleaning device, which includes: a housing having a shoe inlet through which a foot with a shoe is inserted and a foot plate where the shoe is placed; a base frame disposed linearly movably inside the housing; a first brush assembly having a pair of side brushes polishing both sides of the shoe at both sides ahead of the base frame and a first spring supplying elastic force to the side brushes; and a second brush assembly having an upper brush polishing the top of the shoe behind the first brush assembly and a second spring supplying elastic force to the upper brush; and a shoe polish supply unit supplying shoe polish to the upper brush, in which as the upper brush moves backward and contacts the pair of side brushes, the shoe polish supplied to the upper brush is transferred to the pair of side brushes, whereas as the upper brush move forward to polish the shoe, the upper brush is separated from the pair of side brushes by the elastic force of the second spr
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Seung Ho LEE
  • Patent number: 7934285
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric-powered, shoe care apparatus adapted for one-handed operation by a user. The shoe care apparatus is adapted to receive two removable and replaceable heads; a first head is for low-speed application of polish or cleaning material, and a second head is for high-speed polishing or buffing. In some embodiments of the invention, the two heads are driven simultaneously at these two different respective speeds. In alternate embodiments, the two heads are driven separately at these two different respective speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Boxwood Industries
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, Trevor Jackson, Patrick Brown, Doug Whitner, Timothy Callahan
  • Publication number: 20100306935
    Abstract: Machine for cleaning at least one shoe (2) includes at least one seat (9) for the shoe (2), a pair of cleaning elements (11) arranged substantially in correspondence of the seat (9), driving member (10) of the cleaning elements (11) and of the gripping and supporting member (34) of the shoe (2) to lock the shoe in the seat (9); the cleaning elements (11) are movable around the seat (9) along a predetermined path (P) so as to target the shoe (2), in particular the outer surface of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: ZOBELE HOLDING S.P.A.
    Inventors: Stefano De Florian, Alessandro Gretter, Michele Postinghel, Walter Sordo, Antonietta Tomasulo
  • Patent number: 7757338
    Abstract: A shoe shine box has a base defining an inclined opening and a lid closing the opening. A shoe rest is attached to one side of the lid, the shoe rest having an inclined shoe support surface. A shoe clamp is attached to the shoe rest to hold the shoe against the shoe rest for polishing. The lid is movable between a first position closing the lid with the shoe rest in the box and a second position closing the lid with the shoe rest outside the box. The shoe support surface can be in positioned in either an inclined polishing position or a level polishing position when the lid is placed in the second position to provide a multi-function shoe polishing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Rossiter, Mark D. Rossiter
  • Patent number: 7725974
    Abstract: A cleaning and disinfecting system for the cleaning and disinfecting of footwear or feet. The system provides for cleaning and disinfecting the bottom of the feet or footwear. An optional brush on a wand provides cleaning to upper foot areas as required. The system is automatically activated only when a person stands on the device, thereby minimizing the volume of fluid required to perform the process. Optionally, a venturi component allows the addition of a cleaning or disinfecting fluid with the cleaning solution or water. When the system is attached to a hot water line and fitted with heating elements, it can be used to remove snow from shoes and boots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Randall L. Hughes
  • Patent number: 7676876
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning footwear includes a chamber having a toe area, a heel area, two opposed side areas and a bottom area. In one aspect, the apparatus includes two linearly reciprocating side brushes, wherein one side brush is disposed in each side area, each side brush being movable along a first direction. In another aspect, the apparatus includes two side brushes, the side brushes being linearly movable toward each other and way from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Terry Ewert
  • Publication number: 20080104782
    Abstract: A cleaning and disinfecting system for the cleaning and disinfecting of footwear or feet. The system provides for cleaning and disinfecting the bottom of the feet or footwear. An optional brush on a wand provides cleaning to upper foot areas as required. The system is automatically activated only when a person stands on the device, thereby minimizing the volume of fluid required to perform the process. Optionally, a venturi component allows the addition of a cleaning or disinfecting fluid with the cleaning solution or water. When the system is attached to a hot water line and fitted with heating elements, it can be used to remove snow from shoes and boots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Randall L. Hughes
  • Patent number: 7114212
    Abstract: A boot cleaning device includes a base having a bottom surface and a top surface. The top surface has an opening extending therein. A water inlet extends though an outer wall of the base and into a cavity positioned in the based. The water inlet has a coupler extending outwardly from the base. A supply tube has a first end and a second end. The first end is fluidly coupled to the water inlet. The second end extends upwardly through the opening. A water outlet extends into the outer wall of the base and into the cavity. A cleaning assembly is rotatably mounted in the opening. The supply tube extends upwardly through the cleaning assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Watts
  • Patent number: 7051393
    Abstract: This invention teaches both the means and the method for removing dirt and germs from a person's shoes before they enter a home or business. The invention uses four systems. The first system provides the method for initiating and replenishing fluids that contains a disinfectant. The second system presents the method of providing a new dampened wiping surface each time the device is ready for use. The third system provides a means of removing solid particulants from the wiping surface after it has been used. The fourth system provides the method of collecting the previously removed solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Alvin Emison Cox
  • Patent number: 7036178
    Abstract: A shoe cleaning machine is provided with one group of brushes (11) comprising at least one brush (11) with bristles aligned in a certain direction (11a) and at least a second brush (11b) with bristles aligned perpendicular to those of the preceding brush. A pan (13) for collecting dirt is positioned under the group of brushes and at least one nozzle (11c) sprays water on the group. An operator arm (8) carries at least one last (4) to which a shoe to be cleaned is tied: the arm has a linear actuator (9) with certain positions of extension, and is also intermediate to, a rotary actuator (10) which rotates the arm with respect to the frame (1) of the machine, to move the said lasts from the loading station (3) to the group of brushes and on to the discharge (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Nitty Gritty S.R.L.
    Inventor: Richard Sigrist
  • Publication number: 20040200502
    Abstract: This invention teaches both the means and the method for removing dirt and germs from a person's shoes before they enter a home or business. The invention uses four systems. The first system provides the method for initiating and replenishing fluids that contain a disinfectant. The second system presents the method of providing a new dampened wiping surface each time the device is ready for use. The third system provides a means of removing solid particulants from the wiping surface after it has been used. The fourth system provides the method of collecting the previously removed solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Alvin Emison Cox
  • Patent number: 6584636
    Abstract: A footwear cleaning apparatus includes a vertically oriented frame with an upper frame for supporting the user that is standing while cleaning the footwear. The apparatus receives water from a garden hose and provides a control valve for regulating the water flow while the user is standing upright. The water is directed upwardly through a foot platform on the lower frame, and also through a lower brush onto the footwear sole, the resulting splash causing water to wet two side brushes that are oriented to bear upon the sides of the footwear. A scraper assembly is also on the lower frame and provides a horizontal scraping edge and two vertical scraping edges for the sole and sides of the footwear, respectively. After the water is turned off a drain outlet allows the device to be drained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Jon E Schlem
  • Publication number: 20030061673
    Abstract: Our invention, THE SHOE SHIMMER, is intended to consolidate in a neat and organized fashion the task of shoe shining. Whereas this task is not beloved because of the dirt and mess it leaves behind, we have eliminated the mess and have returned shoe shining to be a part of the morning routine in the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Mike Lane, Esther Chaya Liani
  • Patent number: 6499171
    Abstract: Footwear cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an opening for receiving footwear to be cleaned. A first cylindrical brush is rotatably supported about a horizontal axis for cleaning the bottom of the footwear yielding to its insertion movement into the housing but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. A pair of second cylindrical brushes are rotatably supported about generally upright axes oppositely positioned adjacent the path of movement of the footwear for cleaning the sides of the footwear also in a manner yielding to its insertion movement but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. A third cylindrical brush also positioned in the path of movement of the footwear for cleaning its upper surfaces is rotatably supported about a substantially horizontally disposed axis on an axle extending between upright mounting braces for rotation, yielding to insertion movement of the footwear but preventing rotation in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: John J. Nappi, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6032313
    Abstract: A household appliance of the type in which a cleaning, polishing, or massaging effect is obtained by a rotating head or tool is improved by splitting the cleaning, polishing, or massaging head or tool into concentric or parallel multiple heads or tools arranged for coaxial or side-by-side differential motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Koon Keung Tsang
  • Patent number: 5551114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoeshine assembly comprising a main body, a rotable transmission shaft, a power motor for driving said transmission shaft, an upper casing for receiving said members; and a brush member having a fixing hole for inserted in transmission shaft for removing dust and dirt on the shoe; and a polishing member having a fixing hole for inserted in said transmission shaft for shining the surface of shoe; and a polish cup for receiving polish; and a lower casing resembling a hollow cashing with opening upward, the edge wall of said casing for covering up said upper casing; the characteristics lie in: a room formed when said lower casing covering up said upper casing, and in the room of said lower casing having a proper number of fixing members, and accommodating portions formed among said fixing members for receiving brush member, polishing member and polish cup; with the assembly of said members to give facilities such as easy for carrying and use, shrinking time of shoeshine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Tao-Pan Lee
  • Patent number: D666645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Hakko Corporation
    Inventor: Tomomi Sugiyama