Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – Brushing
Patent
1997-06-06
1998-11-24
Chin, Randall E.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
Brushing
15 34, 15 4, 15112, A47L 2302, A47L 2322
Patent
active
058391444
ABSTRACT:
An automatic boot cleaning apparatus is provided. The apparatus has at least three brushes and a scraper. The brushes are positioned to apply scrubbing force to the underside of the sole of a boot or shoe, as well as the sides of the boot or shoe. The scraper is positioned behind the brushes and may be used to remove the excess mud or dirt from the boot or shoe. The apparatus is preferably powered by an AC motor which is connected to a source of AC power. The brushes may be rotated continuously in one direction, or oscillated thereby increasing the effectiveness of the cleaning operation. In an alternative embodiment, the device is connected to a source of fluid pressure and has a plurality of fluid outlet nozzles secured to the scraper. The nozzles are arranged to spray fluid directly onto the brushes and thus are capable of effecting a self cleaning operation. The entire housing, including the activation switch, is sealed against environmental effects allowing for outdoor use.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1219148 (1917-03-01), Pootmans
patent: 3094727 (1963-06-01), Osteen
patent: 3729761 (1973-05-01), Lashley
patent: 3831217 (1974-08-01), Odawara
Chin Randall E.
Hoyte, Jr. Alfred
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