ES2320749T3 - CREAM APPLICATOR FOR FOOTWEAR. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a cream applicator for footwear, comprising a discoid base (1). One of the faces of the aforementioned base is provided with a rim (3) which holds a cylindrical spongy component in place, while the other face thereof comprises a diametrical bridge-type grip element (2). The lower part of said bridge defines a hole (4) comprising a central raised area (5), such that it can be gripped with two fingers. The aforementioned grip element (2), which consist of a rigid part comprising three arcs and a central raised area (6), is made from a thin discoid part (8) comprising two opposing semi-circular wings (9,10) which extend out from a diametrical segment (11) and which are articulated to same by means of two bend lines (12,13). Moreover, said wing comprise aligned holes which are used to fix the device thereto and pairs of symmetrical lugs (16,17) (fig. 1,2 and 3). <IMAGE>

Description

Cream applicator for footwear.

The present invention relates to an applicator of footwear creams.

Different devices are known for application of polishing creams and / or dyes to shoes, leather goods and the like, which present certain difficulties in holding the carrier component of the product to be applied, creating problems in the aforementioned operation.

A cream applicator of the type described in claim 1, it is known, for example, from the document ES-U-1021353.

The new cream applicator for footwear and similar eliminates the above-mentioned inconveniences and ensures the possibility of comfortable clamping of the carrier component of the product in order to its intended function. The device comprises a discoidal base with an operative face and a face provided with a clamping and handling element.

To facilitate the explanation, the present description of some drawings in which it has been represented,  by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, a case of realization of a cream applicator for footwear according to principles of the claims.

Figure 1 represents a version of the applicator of the type described, seen in perspective from its side and higher

Figures 2 and 3 show another version of the applicator in both limit positions of forming fins of the  clamping element

The designated elements with numbers in the Drawings correspond to the parts indicated below.

The new creamy product applicator and similarly comprises essentially a discoidal base 1 and a fastener element 2 derived from said base.

The base 1 presents in one of its faces a flange 3 for the retention of a spongy component of shape preferably cylindrical (not shown), cream carrier or product to be applied, and on its other side the fastener 2.

Element 2 presents a general form of a diametral bridge that defines an opening 4 in its lower part of elongated transverse shape and with a central elevation 5 that facilitates its grip by two fingers of the user's hand, by example, thumb and forefinger.

In the version of figure 1, the element Bra 2 consists of a symmetric bridge with three arches and a central elevation 6 and two uprights 7 derived from base 1.

In the version of figures 2 and 3, the element 2 consists of a thin discoidal piece 8 with two fins semicircular 9 and 10 in opposition, derived from a diametral zone 11 and articulated thereto by bending lines 12 and 13. Both fins have openings 14 and 15 in correspondence to define the area of attachment of the device, and two pairs of studs 16 and 17 in symmetry.

This second version allows, as the Figures 2 and 3, that the fastener element 2 take a position folded and resting, with fins 9 and 10 folded on the base 1, or deployed and for use, with the fins raised, perpendicular to said base 1.

In the latter case, the lugs 16 and 17 act of stops in the juxtaposition of the raised fins.

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Bibliography cited in the description

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Patent documents cited in the description

ES 1021353 U [0002]

Claims (3)

1. Cream applicator for footwear, comprising a base (1) of a discoidal shape, provided on one of its faces with a flange (3) for the retention of a spongy component of a preferably cylindrical shape, characterized in that it has an element fastener (2) in the form of a diametral bridge that defines in its lower part an opening (4) with a central elevation (5) that facilitates its clamping by two fingers of the user's hand. 2. Cream applicator for footwear according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastener element (2) consists of a rigid three-arch bridge with a raised central area (6). 3. Cream applicator for footwear, according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastener (2) is constituted by a thin discoidal piece (8) forming two opposing semicircular fins (9, 10), derived from a diametral section (11) and articulated thereto by means of two bending lines (12, 13), said fins having corresponding openings for holding the device and pairs of lugs (16, 17) in symmetry.