ES1249084U - DISINFECTANT MAT (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Disinfecting mat characterized in that it comprises a rubber base (1) on which a first receptacle (2) has been made in which to house disinfecting liquid soaking means (3), it also has a second receptacle (4) in the to house drying means (5). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

DISINFECTING MAT

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention, as the title of the invention establishes a disinfecting mat for shoe soles.

The present invention is characterized by the special design and configuration of each and every one of the elements that are part of the mat so that not only disinfection of the sole of the shoes is allowed but also the drying of the same so that when it comes off after disinfection of the sole of the shoes, they are not wet from the disinfectant liquid.

Therefore, the present invention is circumscribed within the field of mats and in particular among mats used to disinfect the sole of shoes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A group of researchers in Wuhan analyzed various samples in an ICU and a general ward with COVID-19 patients at Huoshenshan Hospital. They collected samples of potentially contaminated objects (hand rests for beds, masks, computer mice, garbage, etc.) and, as expected, the results (published in the journal belonging to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) they gave, in most of the times, positive (approximately 70%).

In the article they theorized that it was due to gravity and air flow, which caused droplets of the virus to float on the ground. What really surprised them was that 100% of the swab samples from the hospital pharmacy, where there had been no patients, also tested positive. The conclusion was that the virus was dragged across the floor by the workers of the center itself, and this idea coincided with the fact that half of the soles of the shoes of the medical staff working in the ICU gave positive. These findings are what disprove the theory that you should sanitize your shoes when you get home.

In the state of the art, there are numerous mats designed for disinfecting shoes and the like, presenting a series of particularities and aspects that can be improved.

In some cases, the mats have an underlay that must be stepped on and lack any means of being able to dry the soles of the shoes, in other cases, the underlayers are not replaceable when they are damaged, so the one must be replaced. the entire mat.

Therefore, it is the object of the present invention to develop a mat that, in addition to having a disinfection zone for shoe soles, has a drying zone, making it possible to replace the disinfection and drying means without having to replace the the entire mat. The mat has the characteristics that are described below and are reflected in its essentiality in the first claim.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a disinfectant mat that comprises a rubber base, preferably EVA ethylvinylacetate rubber (also known as EVA rubber, foamy, foami, foamy or EVA foam) is a thermoplastic polymer made up of repeating units of ethylene and vinyl acetate , wherein on said rubber base there is a first receptacle in which a disinfectant liquid soaking medium is housed, which is preferably replaceable and a second receptacle in which a drying medium is housed, which in a preferred embodiment is replaceable.

The disinfectant liquid used can be any of those known, such as a combination of water and bleach.

In another embodiment, the shape and size of the replaceable holes may be the same, neither the shape nor the size of each of the receptacles defined on the rubber base is limiting.

Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used herein have the meanings commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Similar or equivalent methods and materials to those described herein may be used in the practice of the present invention.

Throughout the description and the claims, the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components, or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge in part of the description and part of the practice of the invention.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented.

In figure 1, we can see a representation of the mat in perspective, where the main constructive characteristics can be appreciated.

In figure 2, we can see the mat with a user in the cleaning area.

Figure 3 shows the same mat with a user on the drying area of the shoe sole.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

In figure 1 we can see that the mat object of the invention comprises a rubber base (1) on which a first receptacle (2) is made in which to house some soaking means (3) of disinfectant liquid, which in a possible embodiment can be replaceable; It also has a second receptacle (4) in which to house drying means (5), which in a possible preferred embodiment can be replaceable when damaged.

In a possible embodiment, the disinfectant liquid soaking means (3) on their upper outer face can have recesses or projections (3.1) in which to show a text indicative of the function they have, on the other hand, in the means. drying (5) can be arranged on the upper exterior face with a recess or with recesses (5.1) that show a text or image indicative of the purpose they seek.

Figure 2 shows how a person who wants to access a public space first stands on the soaking means (3) of disinfectant liquid to then go to the second half of the disinfectant mat, in which the drying means (5), which can be considered to have carried out a correct disinfection and drying sequence.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is stated that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example. , and to which the protection sought will also be achieved, provided it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims (6)

1. - Disinfectant mat characterized in that it comprises a rubber base (1) on which a first receptacle (2) is made in which to house some soaking means (3) of disinfectant liquid, it also has a second receptacle (4) in the one to house a drying means (5). 2. - Disinfectant mat according to claim 1 characterized in that the soaking means (3) of disinfectant liquid are replaceable. 3. - Disinfectant mat according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the drying means are replaceable. 4. - Disinfectant mat according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 characterized in that the base rubber (1) is an EVA rubber. 5. - Disinfectant mat according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the soaking means (3) of disinfectant liquid on its upper face have recesses or projections (3.1) in which to show a text indicative of the function they have. 6. - Disinfectant mat according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the drying means (5) can be arranged on the upper outer face with a recess or recesses (5.1) that show a text or image indicative of the purpose they seek.