Shoeshining machine and method of supporting shoe during shining

Details Shoeshining machine and method of supporting shoe during shining Shoeshining machine and method of supporting shoe during shining

1981-12-07

1984-04-10

Roberts, Edward L.

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Machines

Brushing

A47L 2302

Patent

active

044412258

ABSTRACT:
A portable shoeshining machine is provided. The machine comprises an elongated housing having front and rear ends and sides. A shoe entry means is provided on the front end for inserting the shoe into the housing. A shoe support means is also provided for supporting the shoe in a stationary manner in the housing with the elongated axis of the shoe substantially parallel to the elongated axis of the housing. A plurality of cylindrical rotating buffing brushes are provided which are movable along the axis of the housing and surround and are in contact with the sides and top of the shoe. A means is provided for moving the brushes back and forth along the axis of the housing and simultaneously rotating the brushes. A means is also provided for applying shoe polish to the brushes. A shoe support means is provided for insertion into the shoe for supporting the sides and top of the shoe during the shining operation.
A method is provided for supporting the sides and top of the shoe during shining. The method comprises inserting into the shoe an inflatable bladder and inflating the bladder to an effective pressure to support the sides and top of the shoe and to protect the inside of the shoe from polish.

REFERENCES:
patent: 715118 (1902-12-01), Muller
patent: 3365741 (1968-01-01), Smagula
patent: 3497896 (1970-03-01), Richardson
patent: 3729761 (1973-05-01), Lashley

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