Patent ID: 6584636
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A footwear cleaning apparatus using a fluid from a fluid source, the apparatus comprising:a frame; a brush assembly positioned on the frame having: a generally horizontal foot platform, the foot platform having an aperture; a lower brush having bristles, the lower brush supported by the foot platform such that the lower bristles extend upwardly, the lower brush having an aperture at least partially aligned with the foot platform aperture; a first and second side brush, each having bristles; and a pair of sleeves supported by the frame, each sleeve holding one of the side brushes such that the first and second side brush bristles extend inwardly; and a fluid delivery assembly having: a fluid reception member for receiving fluid from the fluid source; a control valve in fluid communication with the fluid reception member, the control valve being positioned in an elevated position on the frame for hand manipulation by a user while standing upright, the control valve controlling the amount of fluid flow; a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the control valve; and a fluid conduit reception member for receiving fluid from the fluid conduit and discharging the fluid through the foot platform aperture and the lower brush aperture, such that the footwear adjacent the lower brush aperture is wetted.