18273227. SHOES CARE DEVICE simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

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SHOES CARE DEVICE

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Jae Young Kim of Seoul (KR)

Bo Hyun Nam of Seoul (KR)

Seung Hyun Song of Seoul (KR)

SHOES CARE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18273227 titled 'SHOES CARE DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a shoes care device that includes an inner cabinet, an outlet to suck air inside the cabinet, a nozzle duct, a nozzle to inject air into the shoes, a nozzle connector, a connection path, a blowing part, and a dehumidifying part.

  • Inner cabinet to accommodate shoes
  • Outlet to suck air inside
  • Nozzle duct to form a passage for air
  • Nozzle to inject air into shoes
  • Nozzle connector to connect inner cabinet and nozzle
  • Connection path from suction to nozzle
  • Blowing part to ventilate air
  • Dehumidifying part to dehumidify air

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in shoe care products, shoe cleaning devices, and shoe deodorizers.

Problems Solved

The device solves the problem of moisture buildup in shoes, which can lead to odor and deterioration of the shoe material.

Benefits

The device helps in keeping shoes dry, fresh, and in good condition for longer periods. It also eliminates odors and prevents the growth of bacteria in shoes.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be applied in shoe stores, shoe repair shops, and households for personal shoe care.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be shoe dryers or deodorizers that use similar principles of air circulation and dehumidification to maintain shoe hygiene.

Unanswered Questions

1. How does the device handle different shoe sizes and shapes? 2. What is the power source for the device and how long does it take to dry a pair of shoes completely?


Original Abstract Submitted

A shoes care device includes an inner cabinet configured to accommodate shoes inside; a outlet configured to suck air inside the inner cabinet; a nozzle duct having one end hinge-coupled to the inner cabinet so as to protrude into the inner cabinet, and which forms a passage for air; a nozzle hinge-coupled to the other end of the nozzle duct so that the shoes can be inserted into the inner cabinet, and configured to inject air into the shoes; a nozzle connector, of which one end is hinge-coupled to the inner cabinet and of which the other end is hinge-coupled to the nozzle; a connection path from the suction to the nozzle; a blowing part in the connection path and configured to ventilate air from the outlet to the nozzle; and a dehumidifying part in the connection path and capable of dehumidifying the ventilated air.