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US 5,978,996 AGranted
Shoe tree assembly
OwnerAllan Ullmaninventor
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Abstract
A shoe tree assembly includes a shoe tree and an electrically operated disinfecting device such as an ultraviolet light emitting lamp. The shoe tree is inserted in a shoe and the disinfecting lamp inhibits the growth of fungi and other microorganisms, particularly those which cause athlete's foot or unpleasant odor. A control box for operating the lamp can include a timer and ballast.
Claims6
A shoe tree assembly comprising:
- a shoe tree having a forepart and a spine extending from said forepart, said forepart formed to insertingly fit into an interior of a shoe;
- means for adjusting the size of said shoe tree;
- at least one light source connected to the shoe tree and being capable of emitting a biocidal wavelength of light for preventing fungus growth within the shoe;
- and
- means for mounting said at least one light source to said spine of said shoe tree such that said at least one light source is disposed within said forepart.
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A method for treating a shoe, comprising:
- providing a shoe tree having a forepart and a spine extending from said forepart, said forepart formed to insertingly fit into an interior of a shoe;
- adjusting the size of said shoe tree;
- emitting from at least one light source connected to the shoe tree a biocidal wavelength of light for preventing fungus growth within the shoe;
- and
- mounting said at least one light source to said spine of said shoe tree such that said at least one light source is disposed within said forepart.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.