Shoe bottom cleansing apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for efficiently and rapidly cleaning the bottom of a shoe. The system includes a base having a plurality of alternating, complementary shaped cleansing portions separated by grooves. The configuration of the cleansing portions provides for a sturdy and efficient device for cleaning the bottom of a shoe.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shoe bottom cleansing apparatus configured to be removably attached to a top portion of a first shoe, the shoe bottom cleansing apparatus comprising:
 a base having a base thickness, the base comprising a first wing, a second wing and a central section disposed between the first wing and the second wing, wherein the first wing and the second wing are bent relative to the central section;   a plurality of cleansing portions extending from the first wing, the second wing, and the central section of the base, wherein the plurality of cleansing portions comprise a cleansing portion thickness, the cleansing portion thickness being greater than the base thickness, wherein the plurality of cleansing portions comprise:
 a first cleansing portion having a first shape; and 
 a second cleansing portion having a second shape, wherein the second shape is different than the first shape and complementary to the first shape; 
 a groove disposed between the first cleansing portion and the second cleansing portion; 
 wherein the base and the plurality of cleansing portions are constructed of a common flexible material; and 
   a fabric overlying the common flexible material of the base and the plurality of cleansing portions, the fabric being configured to contact a bottom of a second shoe and thereby clean the bottom of the second shoe.   
     
     
         2 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a first means for removably attaching the shoe bottom cleansing apparatus to the top portion of the first shoe, the first means comprising at least one aperture through which a lace of the first shoe is woven. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising a second means for removably attaching the shoe bottom cleansing apparatus to the top portion of the first shoe, the second means comprising a plurality of hooks. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the groove is a first groove, and further comprising:
 a third cleansing portion having a third shape, wherein the third shape is different than the second shape and complementary to the second shape; and   a second groove disposed between the second cleansing portion and the third cleansing portion.   
     
     
         5 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric comprises a microfiber. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material comprises at least one of ethylene vinyl acetate, a cross-linked foam, a polyvinyl chloride foam, an open cell urethane, and a thermoplastic urethane film. 
     
     
         7 . A shoe bottom cleansing apparatus configured to be removably attached to a top portion of a first shoe, the shoe bottom cleansing apparatus comprising:
 a base having a base thickness;   a plurality of cleansing portions extending from the base, wherein the plurality of cleansing portions comprise a cleansing portion thickness, the cleansing portion thickness being greater than the base thickness, wherein the plurality of cleansing portions comprise:
 a first cleansing portion having a first shape; and 
 a second cleansing portion having a second shape, wherein the second shape is different than the first shape and complementary to the first shape; 
 a groove disposed between the first cleansing portion and the second cleansing portion; 
 wherein the base and the plurality of cleansing portions are constructed of a flexible material having a hardness between Shore 30 and Shore 70 on a Shore A scale; and 
   a fabric overlying the flexible material of the base and the plurality of cleansing portions, the fabric being configured to contact a bottom of a second shoe and thereby clean the bottom of the second shoe.   
     
     
         8 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 7 , further comprising a first means for removably attaching the shoe bottom cleansing apparatus to the top portion of the first shoe, the first means comprising at least one aperture through which a lace of the first shoe is woven. 
     
     
         9 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a second means for removably attaching the shoe bottom cleansing apparatus to the top portion of the first shoe, the second means comprising a plurality of hooks. 
     
     
         10 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the groove is a first groove, and further comprising:
 a third cleansing portion having a third shape, wherein the third shape is different than the second shape and complementary to the second shape; and   a second groove disposed between the second cleansing portion and the third cleansing portion.   
     
     
         11 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the fabric comprises a microfiber. 
     
     
         12 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the flexible material comprises at least one of ethylene vinyl acetate, a cross-linked foam, a polyvinyl chloride foam, an open cell urethane, and a thermoplastic urethane film. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the base comprises a first wing, a second wing, and a central section disposed between the first wing and the second wing. 
     
     
         14 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the first wing and the second wing are bent relative to the central portion. 
     
     
         15 . The shoe bottom cleansing apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the first wing and the second wing are bent relative to the central portion.