Sole cover dispenser device
The present invention describes a dispenser of protective covers for the sole of a shoe. The sole covers are disposed on a sheet that is placed within the dispenser. The dispenser comprises a series of roller supports that are adapted to position the sheet of solve covers onto an exposed platform. A user steps the exposed platform in order to apply the cover to the user's footwear and remove the sole cover from the sheet. The top of the sole cover includes an adhesive that enables the cover to adhere to the sole of the user's shoe, thereby enabling a user to walk around the house while reducing the likelihood that the user would spread dirt therein.
1. A footwear sole cover dispensing device, comprising:
a compartment that comprises an upper lid and a lower base portion;
said compartment comprising a substantial U-shape having sides and a platform between said sides;
said compartment comprising an internal volume;
said sides having a first and second slot disposed therethrough that are adapted to allow access for a sheet of material to extend between said sides and above said platform;
a plurality of rollers disposed within said internal volume, said rollers adapted to support a roll of said sheet of material;
at least one electric motor for advancing at least one of said rollers and advancing said sheet of material across said platform.
2. The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein:
said sheet of material further comprises an upper layer and a bottom layer in peelable connection with one another; and
wherein said plurality of rollers further comprises:
a first primary roller adapted to support said sheet of material;
a second top collection roller adapted to collect said upper layer;
an opposing bottom sheet collection roller adapted to collect said bottom layer and disposed within an opposite side of said compartment with respect to said first primary roller, and;
a tensioning roller adjacent to said bottom sheet collection roller;
said bottom layer being positioned over said platform and between said first primary roller and said tensioning roller.
3. The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein:
said sheet of material further comprises an upper layer and a bottom layer in peelable connection with one another; and
wherein said plurality of rollers further comprises:
a first primary roller adapted to support said sheet of material;
a second top collection roller adapted to collect said upper layer;
an opposing bottom sheet collection roller adapted to collect said bottom layer and disposed within an opposite side of said compartment with respect to said first primary roller, and;
a tensioning roller adjacent to said bottom sheet collection roller;
said bottom layer being positioned over said platform and between said first primary roller and said tensioning roller;
said at least one electric motor being operatively connected to said opposing bottom sheet collection roller;
a first gear set connecting said first primary roller to a said second top collection roller;
a pulley belt connecting said opposing bottom sheet collection roller to said first primary roller.
4. The dispensing device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a motion sensor adapted to monitor movement on said platform;
said motion sensor being electrically connected to said at least one electric motor and configured to communicate to a motor processing means for activating said at least one electric motor.
5. The dispensing device of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one advancement button electrically connected to said at least one electric motor and configured to communicate to a motor processing means for activating said motor.
6. The dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein said at least one advancement button comprises a first and second directional button.
7. The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein said sheet of material comprises a peelable upper layer, a bottom layer, and a plurality of removable sole cover pairs therebetween.
8. A footwear sole cover dispensing device, comprising:
a compartment that comprises an upper lid and a lower base portion;
said compartment comprising a substantial U-shape having sides and an platform between said sides;
said compartment comprising an internal volume;
said sides having a first and second slot disposed therethrough that are adapted to allow access for a sheet of material between said sides and above said platform;
a plurality of rollers disposed within said internal volume, said rollers adapted to support a roll of said sheet of material;
a manual advancement means for advancing at least one of said rollers and advancing said sheet of material across said platform.
9. The dispensing device of claim 8 , wherein:
said sheet of material further comprises an upper layer and a bottom layer in peelable connection with one another; and
wherein said plurality of rollers further comprises:
a first primary roller adapted to support said sheet of material;
a second top collection roller adapted to collect said upper layer;
an opposing bottom sheet collection roller adapted to collect said bottom layer and disposed within an opposite side of said compartment with respect to said first primary roller, and;
a tensioning roller adjacent to said bottom sheet collection roller;
said bottom layer being positioned over said platform and between said first primary roller and said tensioning roller.
10. The dispensing device of claim 8 , wherein:
said sheet of material further comprises an upper layer and a bottom layer in peelable connection with one another; and
wherein said plurality of rollers further comprises:
a first primary roller adapted to support said sheet of material;
a second top collection roller adapted to collect said upper layer;
an opposing bottom sheet collection roller adapted to collect said bottom layer and disposed within an opposite side of said compartment with respect to said first primary roller, and;
a tensioning roller adjacent to said bottom sheet collection roller;
said bottom layer being positioned over said platform and between said first primary roller and said tensioning roller;
said manual advancement means being operatively connected to said opposing bottom sheet collection roller;
a first gear set connecting said first primary roller to a said second top collection roller;
a pulley belt connecting said opposing bottom sheet collection roller to said first primary roller.
11. The dispensing device of claim 8 , wherein said manual advancement means further comprises a turn knob.
12. The dispensing device of claim 8 , wherein said manual advancement means further comprises a depressible foot pedal.
13. The dispensing device of claim 8 , wherein said sheet of material comprises a peelable upper layer, a bottom layer, and a plurality of removable sole cover pairs therebetween.