GB2235869A - Disposable shoe-cleaning package - Google Patents
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- GB2235869A GB2235869A GB8913421A GB8913421A GB2235869A GB 2235869 A GB2235869 A GB 2235869A GB 8913421 A GB8913421 A GB 8913421A GB 8913421 A GB8913421 A GB 8913421A GB 2235869 A GB2235869 A GB 2235869A
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- shoe
- cleaning
- backing sheet
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- 239000011538 cleaning material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 15
- 230000002745 absorbent Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 239000002250 absorbent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 238000002360 preparation method Methods 0.000 claims description 7
- 230000000977 initiatory effect Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000006072 paste Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229920005830 Polyurethane Foam Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000011496 polyurethane foam Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000002904 solvent Substances 0.000 description 2
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005452 bending Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001704 evaporation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000008020 evaporation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002093 peripheral effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005498 polishing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 238000005406 washing Methods 0.000 description 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
- B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
- B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L23/00—Cleaning footwear
- A47L23/04—Hand implements for shoe-cleaning, with or without applicators for shoe polish
- A47L23/05—Hand implements for shoe-cleaning, with or without applicators for shoe polish with applicators for shoe polish
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- Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
Abstract
A disposable, shoe-cleaning package comprises a laminated pack having an impervious, preferably semi-rigid, backing sheet 5 bonded fully round the edges 8 with a removable, flexible, impervious face film 7, and a layer or pad of absorbent material 6 impregnated with shoe-cleaning material retained between said face film and said backing sheet whereby, in use, when the face film is stripped from the package, said impregnated layer or pad of absorbent material is carried on said backing sheet so that the package may be held to apply shoe-cleaning material to a shoe. <IMAGE>
Description
DISPOSABLE SHOE-CLEANING PACKAGE
The present invention relates to a disposable shoe-cleaning package which is intended for a one-time use before it is discarded.
Traditionally shoes were cleaned, after removal of extraneous dirt, by the application of a polish, often wax-based, followed by rubbing and polishing with a buffing aid such as a cloth, pad or brush.
To suit the requirements of the catering (hotel) industry, a number of shoe shine serviettes have been produced which include polish and a rubbing cloth or equivalent, but the polish is applied by a cloth held directly in the hand, so that the hands are soiled.
Accordingly, such applicators can only reasonably be used where there is access to hand-washing facilities.
It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a shoe-cleaning package which can be used without soiling the hands.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a shoe-cleaning package with ready control over the quantity of shoe-cleaning material applied.
According to the present invention, a disposable shoe-cleaning package comprises a laminated pack having a firm, preferably semi-rigid, impervious backing sheet, a removable, flexible, impervious face film bonded fully round the edges with a layer of absorbent material impregnated with shoe-cleaning material retained between said face film and said backing sheet whereby, in use, when the face film is stripped from the package, said impregnated layer of absorbent material is carried on said backing sheet so that the package may be held to apply shoe-cleaning material to a shoe.
Preferably, lines of weakness are formed in the semi-rigid backing sheet to facilitate bending of said backing sheet in use so that pressure applied to said backing sheet may be varied to control expression of shoe-cleaning material from the layer of absorbent material.
Preferably, also, a limited area of the bond between the face film and the backing sheet is weakened so as to facilitate the initiation of the stripping of the face film from the package.
The shoe-cleaning material may be a liquid, emulsion or paste and may be a polish which can subsequently be buffed and polished by application of a cloth or other buffing implement. Preferably, however, the shoe-cleaning material is a self-shine preparation which dries to give a glossy surface that does not require further buffing. The term 'impervious' is defined in relation to the shoe-cleaning material and/or any solvent or the like included therein.
The layer of absorbent material retained in the shoe-cleaning package of the invention may be a thick layer of flexible polyurethane foam.
In order that our invention be more readily understood, a preferred embodiment will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a schematic section of a shoe-cleaning package according to the present invention;
Figure 2 shows a plan view of Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a partiallystripped package as shown in Figures 1 and 2, and
Figure 4 shows a stripped shoe-cleaning package as shown in Figures 1-3 when prepared for use.
Referring to the Figures, a semi-rigid paper/plastic backing sheet 5 carries a 2mum. sponge pad 6 of absorbent polyurethane foam impregnated with a selfshining shoe-cleaning preparation. The shoe-cleaning package of the invention is completed with a flexible face film 7 of paper/polythene or an aluminium laminate which is heat welded at the edges of backing sheet 5 and face film 7 round periphery 8 of the package. The thus-sealed package limits evaporation of water or other solvent from the shoe-cleaning preparation.
A small corner area 9 of the peripheral bond at 8 is weakened in known fashion to provide an initiation point so that face film 7 can be stripped from the package.
Three lines of weakness 10 are formed in backing sheet 5 so that after stripping off face film 7, the package can be folded as shown in Figure 4, so that centre portion 11 of backing sheet 5 can be gripped easily. In use, centre portion 11 serves not only as a handle by which the package can be gripped but by varying the pressure of grip, squeezing of sponge pad 6 can be varied to control the amount of shoe-cleaning preparation expressed from the pad for application to a shoe. Optionally, instead of folding the backing sheet, a handle (not shown) may be bonded to centre portion 11 of backing sheet 5.
The shoe-cleaning package of the invention thus enables shoe-cleaning preparations to be applied to a shoe without soiling the hand whilst also giving the improvement of the end-result (polished shoes) provided by the control of the amount of preparation applied.
Claims (7)
1. A disposable shoe-cleaning package comprises a laminated pack having a firm, preferably semi-rigid, impervious backing sheet bonded fully round the edges with a removable flexible, impervious face film and a layer of absorbent material impregnated with shoe-cleaning material retained between said face film and said backing sheet whereby, in use, when the face film is stripped from the package, said impregnated layer of absorbent material is carried on said backing sheet so that the package may be held to apply shoe-cleaning material to a shoe.
2. A shoe-cleaning package according to claim 1 wherein lines of weakness are formed in the semi-rigid backing sheet to facilitate folding of said backing sheet in use whereby varied pressure can be applied to said backing sheet to control expression of shoe-cleaning material from the layer of absorbent material.
3. A shoe-cleaning package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a limited area of the bond between the face film and the backing sheet is weakened so as to facilitate the initiation of the stripping of the face film from the package.
4. A shoe-cleaning package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the shoe-cleaning material is a liquid, emulsion or paste.
5. A shoe-cleaning package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the shoe-cleaning material is a polish which may subsequently be polished by the application of a buffing implement.
6. A shoe-cleaning package according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the shoe-cleaning material is a self-shine preparation which dries to give a glossy surface that does not require further buffing.
7. A disposable shoe-cleaning package substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8913421A GB2235869A (en) | 1989-06-10 | 1989-06-10 | Disposable shoe-cleaning package |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8913421A GB2235869A (en) | 1989-06-10 | 1989-06-10 | Disposable shoe-cleaning package |
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| GB8913421D0 GB8913421D0 (en) | 1989-08-02 |
| GB2235869A true GB2235869A (en) | 1991-03-20 |
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| GB8913421A Withdrawn GB2235869A (en) | 1989-06-10 | 1989-06-10 | Disposable shoe-cleaning package |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2749151A1 (en) * | 1996-05-30 | 1997-12-05 | Gandois Jean Marie | Disposable pads to clean shoes |
| GB2376472A (en) * | 2001-06-15 | 2002-12-18 | Reckitt Benckiser | Treatment of textile surfaces with a patch |
| WO2003006315A3 (en) * | 2001-07-11 | 2003-05-08 | Medical Express Uk Ltd | Packaging for a fluid composition |
| WO2003086167A1 (en) * | 2002-04-12 | 2003-10-23 | Padtech As | Device for applying liquid or creamy substances |
| RU2255644C2 (en) * | 2003-06-18 | 2005-07-10 | Манджиев Александр Александрович | Disposable shoes cleaning device |
| US7585535B2 (en) | 2001-06-06 | 2009-09-08 | Givaudan Sa | Flavour and fragrance compositions |
Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1081624A (en) * | 1965-03-18 | 1967-08-31 | Chiswick Products Ltd | Improvements in or relating to applicators for liquids, pastes or other flowable substances |
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Patent Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1081624A (en) * | 1965-03-18 | 1967-08-31 | Chiswick Products Ltd | Improvements in or relating to applicators for liquids, pastes or other flowable substances |
Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2749151A1 (en) * | 1996-05-30 | 1997-12-05 | Gandois Jean Marie | Disposable pads to clean shoes |
| US7585535B2 (en) | 2001-06-06 | 2009-09-08 | Givaudan Sa | Flavour and fragrance compositions |
| GB2376472A (en) * | 2001-06-15 | 2002-12-18 | Reckitt Benckiser | Treatment of textile surfaces with a patch |
| WO2003006315A3 (en) * | 2001-07-11 | 2003-05-08 | Medical Express Uk Ltd | Packaging for a fluid composition |
| WO2003086167A1 (en) * | 2002-04-12 | 2003-10-23 | Padtech As | Device for applying liquid or creamy substances |
| RU2255644C2 (en) * | 2003-06-18 | 2005-07-10 | Манджиев Александр Александрович | Disposable shoes cleaning device |
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| GB8913421D0 (en) | 1989-08-02 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |