Apparatus for sanitizing and cleaning soles of feet and footwear
US9968238B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically cleaning and sanitizing soles of bare feet and footwear, said apparatus including a plurality of nozzle heads that spray cleaning and sanitizing fluid through a platform onto feet and footwear placed on the top surface of the platform. A sensor plate initiates the cleaning and sanitization process when activated, and a visual display and audible tones alert a user as to the current step being executed by the automated cleaning apparatus. A refillable or replaceable canister or aerosol can of cleaning and sanitizing fluid is housed within the automated cleaning apparatus for supplying said liquid via a tubing system to the plurality of nozzle heads that are directed onto the platform.
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