WO2009147264A1 - Foot and footwear disinfection device - Google Patents

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WO2009147264A1
WO2009147264A1 PCT/ES2009/000307 ES2009000307W WO2009147264A1 WO 2009147264 A1 WO2009147264 A1 WO 2009147264A1 ES 2009000307 W ES2009000307 W ES 2009000307W WO 2009147264 A1 WO2009147264 A1 WO 2009147264A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
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    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0045—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially of deodorant means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A43B17/10—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined specially adapted for sweaty feet; waterproof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A41B2400/34—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass antimicrobial or antibacterial
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
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  • the present invention falls within the sector of the technique competent to the manufacture of footwear as well as the medical-sanitary sectors. There is no known background to this invention.
  • footwear is sanitized through the use of aerosols, and powder preparations whose composition contains fungicidal principles, among others, in order to improve hygiene while also preventing the proliferation of germs and bacteria that cause odor.
  • the present invention offers an aseptic guarantee by means of the irradiation of at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light in footwear and feet, since a very large number of microorganisms can be eliminated by this radiation, whose effect is of well known and collected in the medical literature.
  • the new disinfection device for feet and footwear comprises at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating radiation (1a), which radiates from inside the footwear while said emitters are immersed in the footwear in the manufacturing process (figure 1) , these radiation emitters will have their wiring in their shoes as well as their conventional power supply (3) and switching.
  • the radiation can also be guided through a material of an optical luminoconductive nature (2a) ( Figure 2), said fibers of an optical luminoconductive nature will form part of the material constituting the footwear.
  • This source of radiation (1b) being internal to the shoe (figure 2), or being housed in an external device (5) (figure 3), which will comprise the source of radiation (1c), as well as its power supply and circuit of conventional activation, said device will be solidly fixed to the footwear by means of a conventional procedure such as "sailboat", adhesive bonding, or mechanical fixation, which ensures a correct fixation even in sports activities.
  • Said device (5) will connect the source of
  • Versions of the foot and footwear disinfection device are planned in which at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1d) (figures 4 and 5) is integrated into a conventional template (7), which will have its relevant conventional power supply (3) and switching, another version where the device transmits said radiation from at least one radiating source (1e) through a network of fibers of a luminoconductive nature (2c)
  • the template constitution material being preferably permeable to said radiation in order to obtain a homogeneity in the diffusion of the radiation source, it will also have its relevant power supply (3) and switching.
  • Such disinfection devices for feet and footwear may be integrated into the footwear at the time of manufacture, or be removable and placed afterwards (figure 7).
  • Versions of the disinfection device for feet and footwear are provided in which the ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light radiation is diffused in a sock (8) (figures 8 and 9), the source of emitting radiation (1f ) integrated in the sock (figure 8), or the sock be made with at least one group of luminoconductive optical fibers (2d) that will diffuse the radiation source (1g) from an external device (10) (figure 10) that is couple the sock (figure 11) in close contact with a portion of the sock where the luminoconductive fibers of the latter (9) will meet.
  • the conventional power supply (3) and switching power supply will be available.
  • Versions of a foot and footwear disinfection device of a removable and adjustable nature are planned, so that it can be easily accommodated inside a shoe (figure 13).
  • the device will have at least one source of radiation and / or ozone generator (1h) (figure 12), the material of the device will preferably be made of a luminoconductive plastic material and therefore permeable to said source of light radiation contributing to a homogeneous diffusion of the radiation of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light to the interior surface of the footwear.
  • SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) It can be made for each shoe size or be adjustable by a conventional procedure, such as sliding an element (11) into another (12) by a prismatic pair to adapt the length of the device within a range or range of shoe sizes.
  • the foot and footwear disinfection device described in this preferred embodiment consists of at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1e) that radiates through a network of fibers of a luminoconductive nature (2c) ( Figure 6) , integrated in a conventional removable template (7) (figure 7), the template constitution material being preferably permeable to said radiation in order to obtain a homogeneity in the diffusion of the radiation source.
  • the activation of the present device may be carried out by means of a switch or a timed control device for conventional use, the device being provided with its relevant switching and conventional power supply (3).
  • Said disinfection device for feet and footwear may be integrated into the footwear at the time of manufacture, or be removable and placed afterwards (figure 7).
  • Figure 1 Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear, where (1a) represents the source of ultraviolet light and / or ozone generator integrated in the footwear itself and (3) its power supply.
  • Figure 2. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear, where (2a) represents the optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated into the footwear constituent material. And (1 b) the source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating radiation connected to said optical fibers fed with its corresponding power supply (3).
  • Figure 3. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear, where (2b) represents the optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated in the footwear constituent material.
  • the element (5) is constituted by a source emitting ultraviolet light and / or ozone generator (1c) connectable to the fibers (2b) through the connection (4).
  • Figure 4 Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its template version (7) where (1d) represents the ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light. And (3) your power supply.
  • Figure 5 Shows the detail of a section of the foot and footwear disinfection device in its template version (7) described in Ia (figure 4), in which the ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light emitters ( 1d) and its power supply (3).
  • Figure 6. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its template version (7) where (2c) represents the optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated in the constituent material of the template. (1e) source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating radiation and (3) source of electricity supply.
  • Figure 7 It shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its insole version (7) cast inside a conventional footwear.
  • Figure 8 Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its sock version (8), where (1f) represents the emitters of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light integrated in the constituent fabric of the sock, (3) the source of feeding.
  • FIG. 9 Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its sock version (8), where (2d) represents optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated in the constituent material of the sock. Where (9) is the luminoconductive zone where all the fibers (2d) converge.
  • Figure 10 represents the external device (10) that houses the source of ultraviolet light and / or ozone generator (1g) and the power supply (3).
  • Figure 11 Shows the sock (8) and the element (10) placed on the luminoconductive zone where all the fibers converge.
  • Figure 12 Shows the disinfection device for feet and removable footwear, where (1h) represents the source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light, (3) the source of electrical supply, (11) the body that slides inside of the body (12) adjusting the length of the assembly.
  • Figure 13 Shows the disinfection device for feet and removable footwear, inserted into a shoe.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a foot and footwear disinfection device intended for irradiation with at least one ultraviolet light source and/or an ozone generator, which makes use of the germicidal effect of said radiation, improves hygiene and prevents the proliferation of germs and bacteria that produce bad smells. The aforementioned radiation source is incorporated into the interior of the item of footwear during production or takes the form a removable device that can be coupled to the outside of the footwear so as to irradiate the interior thereof. The invention includes versions in which the radiation is built into a removable insole. The invention also includes versions in which the effect of the radiation on the feet is provided by a source that is incorporated into stockings and other versions in which a removable device that can be fitted to the item of footwear irradiates the interior of same. The invention is suitable for use in the footwear industry in general.

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Titulo: Dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado. Title: Disinfection device for feet and shoes.
Objeto de Ia invención:Object of the invention:
La presente invención se encuadra dentro del sector de Ia técnica competente a Ia fabricación del calzado así como a los sectores medico-sanitarios. No son conocidos antecedentes de esta invención.The present invention falls within the sector of the technique competent to the manufacture of footwear as well as the medical-sanitary sectors. There is no known background to this invention.
Actualmente, el calzado es higienizado mediante el empleo de aerosoles, y preparados en polvo en cuya composición se encuentran principios fungicidas entre otros, al objeto de mejorar Ia higiene evitando además Ia proliferación de gérmenes y bacterias causantes del mal olor.Currently, footwear is sanitized through the use of aerosols, and powder preparations whose composition contains fungicidal principles, among others, in order to improve hygiene while also preventing the proliferation of germs and bacteria that cause odor.
Seria por Io tanto deseable obtener una garantía higiénica mediante el empleo de un dispositivo como el que se solicita en Ia presente patente de invención, sin recurrir al uso de componentes farmacológicos, que de otro lado deterioran el calzado al aglutinarse sus componentes con Ia humedad existente en éste, proveniente de los pies.It would therefore be desirable to obtain a hygienic guarantee through the use of a device such as the one requested in the present invention patent, without resorting to the use of pharmacological components, which otherwise deteriorate the footwear by agglutinating its components with the existing moisture in this one, coming from the feet.
Para ello Ia presente invención ofrece una garantía aséptica mediante Ia irradiación de al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono en calzado y pies, dado que un número muy elevado de microorganismos se pueden eliminar mediante esta radiación, cuyo efecto es de sobra conocido y recogido en Ia bibliografía médica.For this, the present invention offers an aseptic guarantee by means of the irradiation of at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light in footwear and feet, since a very large number of microorganisms can be eliminated by this radiation, whose effect is of well known and collected in the medical literature.
El nuevo dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado comprende al menos una fuente de radiación ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1a), que irradia desde el interior del calzado estando inmersos dichos emisores en el calzado en el proceso de fabricación (figura 1), estos emisores de radiación dispondrán en el calzado de su cableado oportuno así como su alimentación eléctrica (3) y conmutación convencionales. La radiación puede también ser guiada a través de un material de naturaleza luminoconductora óptica (2a) (figura 2), dichas fibras de naturaleza óptica luminoconductora formaran parte del material constitutivo del calzado. Siendo esta fuente de radiación (1b) interna a Ia zapatilla (figura 2), o estar alojada en un dispositivo externo (5) (figura 3), el cual comprenderá Ia fuente de radiación (1c), así como su alimentación eléctrica y circuito de activación convencional, dicho dispositivo se fijará sólidamente al calzado mediante un procedimiento convencional como "velero", unión adhesiva, o fijación mecánica, que asegure una correcta fijación incluso en actividades deportivas. Dicho dispositivo (5) conectará Ia fuente deThe new disinfection device for feet and footwear comprises at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating radiation (1a), which radiates from inside the footwear while said emitters are immersed in the footwear in the manufacturing process (figure 1) , these radiation emitters will have their wiring in their shoes as well as their conventional power supply (3) and switching. The radiation can also be guided through a material of an optical luminoconductive nature (2a) (Figure 2), said fibers of an optical luminoconductive nature will form part of the material constituting the footwear. This source of radiation (1b) being internal to the shoe (figure 2), or being housed in an external device (5) (figure 3), which will comprise the source of radiation (1c), as well as its power supply and circuit of conventional activation, said device will be solidly fixed to the footwear by means of a conventional procedure such as "sailboat", adhesive bonding, or mechanical fixation, which ensures a correct fixation even in sports activities. Said device (5) will connect the source of
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) radiación (1c) en Ia conexión (4) de donde parten las fibras de material de naturaleza luminoconductora óptica (2b).SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) radiation (1c) in the connection (4) from which the fibers of material of optical luminoconductive nature (2b) depart.
Se han previsto versiones del dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en las que al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1d) (figuras 4 y 5) se integran en una plantilla convencional (7), que dispondrá de su pertinente fuente de alimentación (3) y conmutación convencionales, otra versión donde el dispositivo transmite dicha radiación desde al menos una fuente radiante (1e) a través de una red de fibras de naturaleza luminoconductora (2c)Versions of the foot and footwear disinfection device are planned in which at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1d) (figures 4 and 5) is integrated into a conventional template (7), which will have its relevant conventional power supply (3) and switching, another version where the device transmits said radiation from at least one radiating source (1e) through a network of fibers of a luminoconductive nature (2c)
(figura 6), siendo el material de constitución de Ia plantilla preferentemente permeable a dicha radiación a fin de obtener una homogeneidad en Ia difusión de Ia fuente de radiación, también dispondrá de su pertinente fuente de alimentación (3) y conmutación. Dichos dispositivos de desinfección para pies y calzado podrán ser integrados al calzado en el momento de su fabricación, o ser removibles y colocarse a posteriori (figura 7).(Figure 6), the template constitution material being preferably permeable to said radiation in order to obtain a homogeneity in the diffusion of the radiation source, it will also have its relevant power supply (3) and switching. Such disinfection devices for feet and footwear may be integrated into the footwear at the time of manufacture, or be removable and placed afterwards (figure 7).
Se han previsto versiones del dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en las que Ia radiación de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono se difunde en un calcetín (8) (figura 8 y 9), pudiendo estar Ia fuente de radiación emisora (1f) integrada en el calcetín (figura 8), o el calcetín estar confeccionado con al menos un grupo de fibras ópticas luminoconductoras (2d) que difundirán Ia fuente de radiación (1g) proveniente de un dispositivo externo (10) (figura 10) que se acoplara al calcetín (figura 11) en estrecho contacto con una porción del calcetín donde se reunirán las fibras luminoconductoras de éste (9). Siendo así emanada Ia radiación desde el dispositivo exterior (10) conducida desde Ia banda de conducción (9) hasta el resto de las fibras ópticas (2d). Se dispondrá de Ia fuente de alimentación de suministro eléctrico (3) y conmutación convencionales.Versions of the disinfection device for feet and footwear are provided in which the ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light radiation is diffused in a sock (8) (figures 8 and 9), the source of emitting radiation (1f ) integrated in the sock (figure 8), or the sock be made with at least one group of luminoconductive optical fibers (2d) that will diffuse the radiation source (1g) from an external device (10) (figure 10) that is couple the sock (figure 11) in close contact with a portion of the sock where the luminoconductive fibers of the latter (9) will meet. Thus the radiation from the external device (10) conducted from the conduction band (9) to the rest of the optical fibers (2d) is emanated. The conventional power supply (3) and switching power supply will be available.
Se han previsto versiones de un dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado de naturaleza removible y ajustable, a fin de poderse acomodar fácilmente en el interior de un calzado (figura 13). El dispositivo presentará al menos una fuente de radiación y/o generadora de ozono (1h) (figura 12), el material del dispositivo se realizara preferentemente con un material plástico luminoconductor y por tanto permeable a dicha fuente de radiación lumínica contribuyendo a una difusión homogénea de Ia radiación de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono a Ia superficie interior del calzado.Versions of a foot and footwear disinfection device of a removable and adjustable nature are planned, so that it can be easily accommodated inside a shoe (figure 13). The device will have at least one source of radiation and / or ozone generator (1h) (figure 12), the material of the device will preferably be made of a luminoconductive plastic material and therefore permeable to said source of light radiation contributing to a homogeneous diffusion of the radiation of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light to the interior surface of the footwear.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) Se podrá confeccionar para cada talla de calzado o ser ajustable mediante un procedimiento convencional, como deslizando un elemento (11) dentro de otro (12) mediante un par prismático para adecuar Ia longitud del dispositivo dentro de un rango o abanico de tallas de calzado.SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) It can be made for each shoe size or be adjustable by a conventional procedure, such as sliding an element (11) into another (12) by a prismatic pair to adapt the length of the device within a range or range of shoe sizes.
Realización preferente de Ia invenciónPreferred embodiment of the invention
El dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado descrito en esta realización preferente consta de al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1e) que radia a través de una red de fibras de naturaleza luminoconductora (2c) (figura 6), integradas en una plantilla removible convencional (7) (figura 7), siendo el material de constitución de Ia plantilla preferentemente permeable a dicha radiación a fin de obtener una homogeneidad en Ia difusión de Ia fuente de radiación.The foot and footwear disinfection device described in this preferred embodiment consists of at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1e) that radiates through a network of fibers of a luminoconductive nature (2c) (Figure 6) , integrated in a conventional removable template (7) (figure 7), the template constitution material being preferably permeable to said radiation in order to obtain a homogeneity in the diffusion of the radiation source.
La activación del presente dispositivo se podrá realizar mediante un interruptor o un dispositivo de control temporizado de uso convencional, estando el dispositivo dotado de su pertinente conmutación y fuente de suministro eléctrico convencional (3).The activation of the present device may be carried out by means of a switch or a timed control device for conventional use, the device being provided with its relevant switching and conventional power supply (3).
Dicho dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado podrá ser integrado al calzado en el momento de su fabricación, o ser removible y colocarse a posteriori (figura 7).Said disinfection device for feet and footwear may be integrated into the footwear at the time of manufacture, or be removable and placed afterwards (figure 7).
Los materiales, forma, tamaño y disposición de los elementos serán susceptibles de variación siempre y cuando ello no suponga una alteración de las características esenciales del invento, que se reivindican a continuación.The materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements will be subject to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration of the essential features of the invention, which are claimed below.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) Descripción de los dibujosSUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Description of the drawings
Para complementar Ia descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento se acompaña a Ia presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de Ia misma, un juego de dibujos, en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado Io siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, a set of drawings, where with an illustrative and non-limiting nature The following has been represented:
Figura 1. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado, donde (1a) representa Ia fuente emisora de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono integrado en el propio calzado y (3) su fuente de alimentación.Figure 1. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear, where (1a) represents the source of ultraviolet light and / or ozone generator integrated in the footwear itself and (3) its power supply.
Figura 2. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado, donde (2a) representa las fibras ópticas de naturaleza luminoconductora integradas en el material constitutivo del calzado. Y (1 b) Ia fuente emisora de radiación ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono conectada a dichas fibras ópticas alimentada con su correspondiente fuente de alimentación (3). Figura 3. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado, donde (2b) representa las fibras ópticas de naturaleza luminoconductora integradas en el material constitutivo del calzado. Donde el elemento (5) está constituido por una fuente emisora luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1c) conectable a las fibras (2b) a través de Ia conexión (4).Figure 2. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear, where (2a) represents the optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated into the footwear constituent material. And (1 b) the source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating radiation connected to said optical fibers fed with its corresponding power supply (3). Figure 3. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear, where (2b) represents the optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated in the footwear constituent material. Where the element (5) is constituted by a source emitting ultraviolet light and / or ozone generator (1c) connectable to the fibers (2b) through the connection (4).
Figura 4. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en su versión de plantilla (7) donde (1d) representa Ia luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono. Y (3) su fuente de suministro eléctrico.Figure 4. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its template version (7) where (1d) represents the ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light. And (3) your power supply.
Figura 5. Muestra el detalle de una sección del dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en su versión de plantilla (7) descrito en Ia (figura 4), en Ia que se aprecian los emisores de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1d) y su fuente de suministro eléctrico (3). Figura 6. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en su versión de plantilla (7) donde (2c) representa las fibras ópticas de naturaleza luminoconductora integradas en el material constitutivo de Ia plantilla. (1e) fuente radiación ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono y (3) fuente de suministro eléctrico.Figure 5. Shows the detail of a section of the foot and footwear disinfection device in its template version (7) described in Ia (figure 4), in which the ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light emitters ( 1d) and its power supply (3). Figure 6. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its template version (7) where (2c) represents the optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated in the constituent material of the template. (1e) source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating radiation and (3) source of electricity supply.
Figura 7. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en su versión de plantilla (7) colada en el interior de un calzado convencional.Figure 7. It shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its insole version (7) cast inside a conventional footwear.
Figura 8. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en su versión de calcetín (8), donde (1f) representa los emisores luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono integrados en el tejido constitutivo del calcetín, (3) Ia fuente de alimentación.Figure 8. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its sock version (8), where (1f) represents the emitters of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light integrated in the constituent fabric of the sock, (3) the source of feeding.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) Figura 9. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado en su versión de calcetín (8), donde (2d) representa fibras ópticas de naturaleza luminoconductora integradas en el material constitutivo del calcetín. Donde (9) es Ia zona luminoconductora donde convergen todas las fibras (2d). Figura 10 representa el dispositivo externo (10) que alberga Ia fuente emisora de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1g) y Ia fuente de alimentación (3).SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Figure 9. Shows the disinfection device for feet and footwear in its sock version (8), where (2d) represents optical fibers of a luminoconductive nature integrated in the constituent material of the sock. Where (9) is the luminoconductive zone where all the fibers (2d) converge. Figure 10 represents the external device (10) that houses the source of ultraviolet light and / or ozone generator (1g) and the power supply (3).
Figura 11. Muestra el calcetín (8) y el elemento (10) colocado sobre Ia zona luminoconductora donde convergen todas las fibras.Figure 11. Shows the sock (8) and the element (10) placed on the luminoconductive zone where all the fibers converge.
Figura 12. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado removible, donde (1h) representa Ia fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono, (3) Ia fuente de suministro eléctrico, (11) el cuerpo que desliza en el interior del cuerpo (12) ajustando Ia longitud del conjunto.Figure 12. Shows the disinfection device for feet and removable footwear, where (1h) represents the source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light, (3) the source of electrical supply, (11) the body that slides inside of the body (12) adjusting the length of the assembly.
Figura 13. Muestra el dispositivo de desinfección para pies y calzado removible, introducido en un calzado.Figure 13. Shows the disinfection device for feet and removable footwear, inserted into a shoe.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)

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REIVINDICACIONES
1. Dispositivo del tipo de los que emplean una fuente de radiación para Ia eliminación de microorganismos y agentes patógenos caracterizado por que contiene al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1a) integrada en el material constitutivo del calzado en su fabricación, emanando dicha radiación directamente en Ia superficie interna del calzado, el dispositivo dispondrá de Ia fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales.1. Device of the type that employs a radiation source for the elimination of microorganisms and pathogens characterized in that it contains at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1a) integrated in the constituent material of the footwear in its manufacturing, said radiation emanating directly on the internal surface of the footwear, the device will have the source of conventional electrical supply and switching.
2. Dispositivo del tipo de los que emplean una fuente de radiación para Ia eliminación de microorganismos y agentes patógenos caracterizado por que contiene al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1b) y comprende al menos una fibra óptica luminoconductora (2a) integrada en Ia constitución del material del calzado como método de difusión de Ia radiación (1b) que se hallará alojada en el calzado. Emanando dicha radiación directamente en Ia superficie interna del calzado, el dispositivo dispondrá de Ia fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales.2. Device of the type that employs a radiation source for the elimination of microorganisms and pathogens characterized in that it contains at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1b) and comprises at least one luminoconductive optical fiber ( 2a) integrated in the constitution of the footwear material as a method of diffusion of the radiation (1b) that will be housed in the footwear. Emanating said radiation directly on the internal surface of the footwear, the device will have the conventional power supply and switching source.
3. Dispositivo del tipo de los que emplean una fuente de radiación para Ia eliminación de microorganismos y agentes patógenos caracterizado por disponer al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1 c) externa al calzado, alojada en un dispositivo diseñado a tal fin (5) que dispondrá de su correspondiente alimentación eléctrica y circuito de activación convencionales. Dicho dispositivo (5) se fijará al calzado empleando las técnicas habituales mediante unión adhesiva, "velero", o retención mecánica; que conectará Ia fuente radiante (1c) en Ia conexión (4) de donde parten las fibras de material de naturaleza luminoconductora óptica (2b), integradas en Ia constitución del material del calzado como método de difusión de Ia radiación directamente en Ia superficie interna del calzado.3. Device of the type that employs a radiation source for the elimination of microorganisms and pathogens characterized by having at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1 c) external to the footwear, housed in a device designed To this end (5) it will have its corresponding conventional power supply and activation circuit. Said device (5) will be fixed to the footwear using the usual techniques by means of adhesive bonding, "sailboat", or mechanical retention; which will connect the radiant source (1c) in the connection (4) from which the fibers of material of optical luminoconductive nature (2b) depart, integrated in the constitution of the footwear material as a method of diffusion of the radiation directly on the internal surface of the footwear.
4. Dispositivo del tipo de los que emplean una fuente de radiación para Ia eliminación de microorganismos y agentes patógenos caracterizado por disponer al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1d) integrada en una plantilla para calzado convencional. El material de Ia plantilla será preferentemente de naturaleza luminoconductora a fin de obtener una homogeneidad en Ia difusión de Ia fuente de radiación, el dispositivo dispondrá de Ia fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales.4. Device of the type that employs a radiation source for the elimination of microorganisms and pathogens characterized by having at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1d) integrated in a template for conventional footwear. The material of the template will preferably be of a luminoconductive nature in order to obtain a homogeneity in the diffusion of the radiation source, the device will have the conventional power supply and switching source.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
5. Reivindicación dependiente de Ia 4 caracterizado por que Ia radiación de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1e) se transmite a través de al menos una fibra de naturaleza óptica luminoconductora (2c), el dispositivo dispondrá de Ia fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales.5. Claim dependent on Ia 4 characterized in that the radiation of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1e) is transmitted through at least one fiber of light-conducting optical nature (2c), the device will have the power supply source and conventional switching.
6. Dispositivo del tipo de los que emplean una fuente de radiación para Ia eliminación de microorganismos y agentes patógenos caracterizado por disponer al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1f) que emana en Ia superficie del calcetín, que contendrá su fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales.6. Device of the type that employs a radiation source for the elimination of microorganisms and pathogens characterized by having at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1f) emanating from the surface of the sock, which will contain its conventional power supply and switching.
7. Reivindicación dependiente de Ia 6 caracterizado por que Ia fuente de radiación de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1g) es externa al calcetín alojándose en un dispositivo diseñado a tal fin (10), que contendrá su fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales, así como los medios convencionales de fijación alrededor de Ia pierna empleando las técnicas habituales mediante unión adhesiva, "velero", o retención mecánica. El calcetín estará constituido por al menos una fibra óptica de naturaleza luminoconductora (2d) integrada en el propio material textil, convergiendo las fibras en una zona (9) de naturaleza luminoconductora. Dicho dispositivo (10) radiara en su superficie interna colocándose alrededor de Ia banda de conducción (θ) del calcetín. 7. Claim dependent on Ia 6 characterized in that the source of radiation of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1g) is external to the sock being housed in a device designed for this purpose (10), which will contain its source of electrical supply and conventional switching, as well as conventional fixing means around the leg using the usual techniques by means of adhesive bonding, "sailboat", or mechanical retention. The sock shall consist of at least one optical fiber of a luminoconductive nature (2d) integrated in the textile material itself, the fibers converging in an area (9) of a luminoconductive nature. Said device (10) will radiate on its internal surface being placed around the conduction band (θ) of the sock.
8. Dispositivo del tipo de los que emplean una fuente de radiación para Ia eliminación de microorganismos y agentes patógenos caracterizado por disponer al menos una fuente de luz ultravioleta y/o generadora de ozono (1 h) integrado en un dispositivo realizado preferentemente de material plástico luminoconductor de carácter removible que puede ser colocado en el interior del calzado realizándose con una longitud específica para cada talla del calzado o disponer de los medios convencionales para poder variar su longitud y acoplarse a las diversas tallas de dicho calzado, el dispositivo dispondrá de Ia fuente de suministro eléctrico y conmutación convencionales.8. Device of the type that employs a radiation source for the elimination of microorganisms and pathogens characterized by having at least one source of ultraviolet and / or ozone generating light (1 h) integrated in a device preferably made of plastic material Removable luminoconductor that can be placed inside the footwear with a specific length for each shoe size or have conventional means to vary its length and fit the various sizes of said footwear, the device will have the source conventional power supply and switching.
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