Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-24
2001-11-06
Fidei, David T. (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Combined
C015S114000, C401S129000, C206S229000, C206S361000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06311357
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The field of the present invention is kits for shining shoes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Shoe shine kits have long been available for the maintenance of shoe surfaces. Shoe polish typically comes in a wax or liquid form. Shoe polish primarily is comprised of a wax with a petroleum distillate base with appropriate color dye added and other ingredients. Albeit many colors are available, a selection of black, brown and neutral provide the most used options. Neutral wax polish provides the polishing function without contributing a dye so that shoes which do not fall within the most common color categories can be polished.
Wax polish typically is presented in round metal cans or jars. The polish is typically accessed through the use of a rag or applicator pad or brush. A buffing system is then employed which may include brushes, pads or large pieces of cloth. With these components, wax is applied and then buffed to a shine.
The components used in the shoe polishing process are known to have been included in containers, old shoe boxes, paper bags and the like. Such common methods typically do not lend themselves to convenience, compactness and inexpensive manufacture.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to shoe shine kits including a case, a plurality of containers, a buffer pad and a plurality of applicators.
In a first separate aspect of the present invention, the case includes a cavity in which the containers, seats for the applicators and the applicators themselves may be positioned. A buffer pad is affixed to the other side. This arrangement allows for the case to be employed as a handle and yet contain and support the other components necessary in the shoe shine process.
In a second separate aspect of the present invention, lids are employed with the containers. These lids may be connected by hinges to close the containers. These elements may also be integrally formed with the case.
In a third separate aspect of the present invention, the applicators include handles and applicator pads. The handles are positionable within slots forming the seats with the handles being in interference fit with the slots. A separate applicator may then be available for each color contained within the containers.
In a fourth separate aspect of the present invention, the buffer pad includes a foam pad with a layer of napped material affixed thereto. The pad is affixed to the case such that the case can act as a handle for buffing the wax.
In a fifth separate aspect of the present application, any of the foregoing aspects are contemplated to be employed in combination to better advantage.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved shoe shine kit. Other and further objects and advantages will appear hereinafter.
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Fidei David T.
Lyon & Lyon LLP
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