Frank A Ferrara

US Patent:

44412258, Apr 10, 1984

Filed:

Dec 7, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/328142

Inventors:

Frank Ferrara - Bronx NY

International Classification:

A47L 2302

US Classification:

15 34

Abstract:

A portable shoeshining machine is provided. The machine comprises an elongated housing having front and rear ends and sides. A shoe entry means is provided on the front end for inserting the shoe into the housing. A shoe support means is also provided for supporting the shoe in a stationary manner in the housing with the elongated axis of the shoe substantially parallel to the elongated axis of the housing. A plurality of cylindrical rotating buffing brushes are provided which are movable along the axis of the housing and surround and are in contact with the sides and top of the shoe. A means is provided for moving the brushes back and forth along the axis of the housing and simultaneously rotating the brushes. A means is also provided for applying shoe polish to the brushes. A shoe support means is provided for insertion into the shoe for supporting the sides and top of the shoe during the shining operation.