FR2615722A1 - Device for drying shoes - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device intended for drying shoes. It consists of a perforated container or of a bag with mesh openings, which are sealed, containing silica gel (see sketch). The silica gel absorbs the moisture of the shoe and is then dehydrated by exposing the device to a heat source of less than 250 DEG . The device according to the invention is particularly intended for domestic or communal use.

Description

DESCRIPTION of a DEVICE for SECHBR SHOES
The invention described below relates to a device intended for drying shoes, laden with water following their daily use in a humid environment.

The problem has so far been resolved in two ways: either by simply letting the shoes dry, possibly covered with newspaper, in the ambient atmosphere1 or even in a closed cupboard.

The shoes are rarely dry the next morning and are therefore worn again, loaded with residual moisture, unless a second pair is used at the expense of the budget.

-or by the use of forced drying by artificial methods, by subjecting the shoes to the effect of a more or less intense heat source borrowed from a heating device.

The leather in this case suffers from too rapid drying.

The process presented achieves the objective while avoiding the drawbacks described.

It consists in using the properties of a water-hungry product (silica gel), contained in an inviolable container, pierced with holes, allowing contact with the ambient air.

The properties of silica gel which make it suitable for use in the process described are: - its presentation in the form of crystals, or pearls, offering a large exchange surface, - its almost infinite capacity for regeneration by simple exposure to a moderate heat source (less than 250-), - its non-toxicity and its almost non-flammability (flash point: 1.0000), - the absence of any liquid residue.

-the possibility of seeing its water content by color change.

The container, of the approximate size of an egg, can be of any shape (see sketch) without this having any effect on the efficiency of the system: - either spherical (like tea ball), - or cylindrical like salt shaker), - even undetermined (simple sachet).

The only constraints to be observed are: on the one hand the existence of perforations, or meshes, sufficiently numerous and dimensioned so as to allow the free passage of ambient air, while effectively retaining the silica gel contained , on the other hand, the ability to withstand without damage the effect of the heat necessary for the dehydration of the silica gel.

The use of the device is extremely simple since it suffices to introduce into the wet shoe one or more units (containers) depending on the state of humidity observed and the size of the shoe.
The units are removed the following morning, then dehydrated by simple exposure to any heat source.

The system will be appreciated by both housewives, especially mothers, as well as communities (forestry companies, arneas, etc.)

Claims (3)

CLAIMS of a DEVICE for SHOING SHOES i.Device..for drying shoes characterized in that it uses silica gel contained in a sealed container, allowing contact of said product with ambient air (see sketch ), and capable of withstanding a heat of 250 '. 2, Device according to claim l., Characterized in that the perforated container is replaced by a simple mesh bag also offering the same characteristics. 3. Device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in a rooster that the silica gel is tinted so that its color changes according to its water content.