Abrasive Cleaning Device for Surfaces
An abrasive cleaning device for surfaces is a device utilized to dislodge small particles from a surface in order to facilitate the removal of the small particles and the cleaning of the surface. An abrasive scrubbing attachment such as a pumice stone is attached to a base pad and is rubbed against the surface in order to dislodge the small particles. The device may be maneuvered by a handling member with a mounting slot that is able to accommodate a grasping handle, a vacuum hose, or similar attachment for maneuvering the device. The device may include a debris-removal port when in use with a vacuum in order to allow dislodged small particles to be drawn through the abrasive scrubbing attachment, the base pad, and the handling member into the vacuum.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/268,763 filed on Dec. 17, 2015.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to a device for cleaning a surface. More specifically, the present invention is an abrasive cleaning device for surfaces that is able to dislodge particles from a surface in order to facilitate the removal of particles from the surface.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPumice stones are effective in gently dislodging small particles from skin and as such are commonly utilized to exfoliate skin. Due to their mildly abrasive texture, pumice stones are capable of removing dead skin cells, dirt, and other small particles from the skin without damaging the skin. In addition to exfoliation, pumice stones can be utilized to remove hard or callused skin if desired by the user. The abrasiveness of pumice stones enables applications beyond skincare products such as toothpastes and hand soaps.
The present invention is an abrasive cleaning device for surfaces that greatly facilitates the removal of small particles from a surface. The present invention is utilized to dislodge lint, pet hair, dirt, and other small particles from a surface. The present invention may be utilized as a handheld surface cleaning device. Alternatively, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner that is capable of providing suction to remove the small particles from the surface after the small particles have been dislodged. The present invention may utilize a pumice stone or other similarly abrasive material to aid in dislodging the small particles from the surface.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is an abrasive cleaning device for surfaces that is utilized to dislodge small particles from a surface for convenient removal. The present invention is shown in
The base pad 1 serves as a mounting platform for the abrasive scrubbing attachment 4. The base pad 1 is preferably flat and may be virtually any shape or size. The base pad 1 comprises a first surface 2 and a second surface 3 that serve as opposing surfaces of the base pad 1. As such, the first surface 2 and the second surface 3 are positioned opposite to each other.
The abrasive scrubbing attachment 4 is utilized to dislodge small particles from a surface by rubbing the abrasive scrubbing attachment 4 on the surface. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the abrasive scrubbing attachment 4 is a pumice stone and rubbing the abrasive scrubbing attachment 4 on a surface is similar in function to rubbing a pumice stone on skin in order to exfoliate the skin. However, alternative embodiments of the present invention may utilize various alternatives to the pumice stone for the abrasive scrubbing attachment 4. The abrasive scrubbing attachment 4 is positioned centrally onto the first surface 2 and is oriented toward the surface to be cleaned during use of the present invention. The central positioning of the abrasive scrubbing attachment 4 ensures stability and control of the present invention when the present invention is being maneuvered via the handling member 5 during use of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention shown in
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Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. An abrasive cleaning device for surfaces comprises:
- a base pad;
- an abrasive scrubbing attachment;
- a handling member;
- a mounting slot;
- the base pad comprises a first surface and a second surface;
- the first surface and the second surface being positioned opposite to each other;
- the abrasive scrubbing attachment being positioned centrally onto the first surface;
- a proximal end of the handling member being connected to the second surface;
- the handling member being oriented away from the abrasive scrubbing attachment; and
- the mounting slot traversing longitudinally from a distal end of the handling member to the proximal end.
2. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1, wherein the abrasive scrubbing attachment is a pumice stone.
3. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1 further comprises:
- the abrasive scrubbing attachment being removably mounted to the first surface.
4. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1 further comprises:
- a grasping handle;
- the handling member being connected normal to the second surface; and
- the grasping handle being removably engaged into the mounting slot.
5. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1 further comprises:
- a grasping handle;
- the handling member being oriented at an acute angle relative to the second surface; and
- the grasping handle being removably engaged into the mounting slot.
6. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1 further comprises:
- a debris-removal port;
- the handling member being connected normal to the second surface;
- the debris-removal port traversing centrally through the abrasive scrubbing attachment and the base pad; and
- the debris-removal port being in fluid communication with the mounting slot.
7. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1 further comprises:
- a debris-removal port;
- the handling member being connected to the second surface;
- the handling member being oriented at an acute angle relative to the second surface;
- the debris-removal port traversing centrally through the abrasive scrubbing attachment and the base pad; and
- the debris-removal port being in fluid communication with the mounting slot.
8. The abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 7 further comprises:
- a central axis of the debris-removal port being oriented at an obtuse angle relative to a central axis of the mounting slot.
9. A system for the abrasive cleaning device for surfaces as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a vacuum hose;
- a debris-removal port;
- the debris-removal port traversing centrally through the abrasive scrubbing attachment and the base pad;
- the vacuum hose being removably mounted into the mounting slot; and
- the vacuum hose being in fluid communication with the debris-removal port through the mounting slot.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 18, 2016
Publication Date: Jun 22, 2017
Inventor: Lori Mottlowitz (Highland Park, IL)
Application Number: 15/131,560