Adhesive Lint Remover Patents (Class 15/104.002)
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Publication number: 20130125322Abstract: Provided is a cleaner that can easily and efficiently remove organic dirt accumulated on a flat plate surface such as a display-input member (touch panel member) in a portable device. The cleaner (10) provided by the present invention is a pressure-sensitive adhesive plate surface cleaner (10) that comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive body (30) having a removable pressure-sensitive adhesive and is used so as to allow the pressure-sensitive adhesive body (30) to contact a flat plate surface (2) of a plate such as a portable device (1) having a flat surface in order to remove organic dirt accumulated on the plate surface (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicants: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION, KABUSHIKI KAISHA NITOMSInventors: Teiji Sakashita, Satoshi Taguchi, Aya Nagatomo
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Patent number: 8438686Abstract: A device to remove pests from a living area that includes a disposable piece of paper attached thereto. Includes a flat flexible paddle-like head and an elongated handle. Attached to the head is a paper holding clip for holding the disposable paper. The disposable paper has lightly tacky adhesive glue on one side. The paper holding clip is squeezable to retain or release the paper. Connected to the paper holding clip is a trigger on the elongated handle to open the paper holding clip, thereby releasing the paper. To utilize the present invention, a user opens the jaws of the paper holding clip. The jaws are clamped down onto the paper. A user touches the tacky side of the paper to the pest. thereby adhering the pest. Utilizing the trigger and opening the paper holding clip, the paper having the adhered pest is dropped harmlessly into the trash.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Rising Universe, LLCInventor: Louis Morano
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Publication number: 20130086762Abstract: A hair cleaning device includes a handle, a rotation cylinder pivotally connected to the handle, a turning seat and a blade seat. The rotation cylinder has a coupling portion on an outer wall thereof to receive a roll of adhesive tape thereon. The turning seat is disposed at one side of the rotation cylinder close to the handle. The turning seat has a press portion which is axially disposed above the rotation cylinder. The blade seat is slidably connected to the press portion of the turning seat. The hair cleaning device of the present invention uses the roll of adhesive tape to clean hair, cotton fiber or dust with ease and can be operated conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Yu Cheng LIU, Yu Ming Tu
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Patent number: 8407851Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a hair collection assembly having a hair collection element adapted to collection hair from a surface to be cleaned. The hair collection element is configured to collect hair on the surface to be cleaned substantially only when the cleaning head is moved in a first direction and substantially not when the cleaning head is moved in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: George Moyher, Jr., Steve Butkiewicz
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Publication number: 20130074873Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus comprising: a substrate holder which holds a substrate having a pattern formed in a surface of the substrate in a predetermined positional relationship with a reference indicator of the substrate; and a cleaner which abuts an adhesive member on the surface of the substrate which is held by the substrate holder and peels off the adhesive member along the surface of the substrate in a peeling direction which is not at right angle to a direction of the pattern, thereby cleaning the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Hiroaki KITAGAWA, Katsuhiko MIYA
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Publication number: 20130014333Abstract: A device to remove pests from a living area that includes a disposable piece of paper attached thereto. Includes a flat flexible paddle-like head and an elongated handle. Attached to the head is a paper holding clip for holding the disposable paper. The disposable paper has lightly tacky adhesive glue on one side. The paper holding clip is squeezable to retain or release the paper. Connected to the paper holding clip is a trigger on the elongated handle to open the paper holding clip, thereby releasing the paper. To utilize the present invention, a user opens the jaws of the paper holding clip. The jaws are clamped down onto the paper. A user touches the tacky side of the paper to the pest. thereby adhering the pest. Utilizing the trigger and opening the paper holding clip, the paper having the adhered pest is dropped harmlessly into the trash.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Louis Morano
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Publication number: 20130008465Abstract: A cleaning mat for adhesively removing hair or lint or both from an environmental surface, and method of using the cleaning mat. The mat has a first surface which is adapted to receive and cooperate with manual pressure, and an opposed second surface which bears a slightly tacky material and a removable, reinstallable liner. The mat is briefly pressed against the environmental surface by manual contact and removed therefrom. Manual contact may be at an acute angle to the plane of the mat, whereupon frictional characteristics of the mat will oppose ineffectual sliding of the hand over the mat. The mat is flexible and may be pressed into conforming engagement with curved environmental surfaces. The mat may be protected by the liner when not in use. Mats may be provided in stacks suitably enclosed for retail distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Valerie Ray
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Publication number: 20130007972Abstract: A deodorizing member is provided that has a base sheet that carries an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has a tackiness sufficient to adhere undesired objects from an item thereon when placed into contact with the undesired objects. A plurality of deodorizing particles are carried by the adhesive layer, and at least one has a portion thereof that is not covered by an upper surface of the adhesive layer. The deodorizing particles deodorize the item. An associated method of manufacture is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Mark Caligaris, Nigel Flynn, Taylor Renee Kopacka
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Publication number: 20120304405Abstract: A device for quickly cleaning a variety of surfaces is provided that preferably utilizes a positive capture roller and three-dimensional capture matrix. In particular, the roller is tacky and is in close relationship with a three-dimensional capture media. The roller may be refreshed by a washing mechanism and the media may be replaceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Keegan J. Trester
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Publication number: 20120291208Abstract: A dual-function device embodying a functional, conventional lint roller style of lint brush, but with a hollow outer casing that houses a conventional vibrator for sexual stimulation. The hollow outer casing is composed of two molded plastic halves that assemble together to conceal a vibrator placed within. The dual-function aspect is in order to camouflage the vibrator aspect of the present invention in order to avoid embarrassment for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Drew Roger Edwards
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Publication number: 20120284939Abstract: A covered lint roller assembly is disclosed that incorporates a lint roller cover that protects the adhesive element of the present lint roller assembly and wherein the lint roller cover can also be used with other lint roller assemblies that do not have a cover. By protecting normally unprotected adhesive elements, the lint roller cover provides a suitable device that helps maintain the efficacy of the adhesive element of the lint roller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventor: Sheila Michelle Anderson
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Publication number: 20120280706Abstract: Provided is a cleaning unit for removing foreign matter adhering to a probe needle of a probe card for a continuity test, the cleaning unit being capable of effectively removing the foreign matter adhering to the probe needle without abrading the probe needle. A cleaning sheet of the present invention is a cleaning sheet, including a cleaning layer for removing foreign matter adhering to a probe needle of a probe card for a continuity test, in which the cleaning layer has an arithmetic average roughness Ra in conformity with JIS-B-0601 of 100 nm or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: C/O NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Daisuke Uenda, Makoto Namikawa, Takeshi Matsumura
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Patent number: 8287653Abstract: A method of debris removal is provided. The method includes positioning a nanometer-scaled tip adjacent to a piece of debris on a substrate. The method also includes adhering the piece of debris to the tip. In addition, the method also includes removing the piece of debris from the substrate by moving the tip away from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Rave, LLCInventors: Tod Evan Robinson, Bernabe J. Arruza, Kenneth Gilbert Roessler
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Patent number: 8257818Abstract: The present invention relates to a low oil and basis weight, apertured dusting wipe exhibiting improved particulate pick up performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Polymer Group, Inc.Inventors: Dianne Ellis, Wanda B. Best
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Patent number: 8230542Abstract: The present invention is a particle removing member of a substrate processing equipment including a particle removing layer in which a time necessary for a signal intensity of free induction decay measured by a pulse NMR-Solid Echo method to decay to 37% of an initial value at a measurement temperature of 100 degrees centigrade is 1000 ?s or less, in particular, a particle removing sheet including the above-constituted particle removing layer on a support, and a conveying member with particle removing function formed by adhering the above-constituted particle removing sheet on the conveying member, and furthermore a method of removing particle of a substrate processing equipment, including conveying the above-constituted conveying member with particle removing function into a substrate processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Koichi Hashimoto, Yoshio Ota
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Patent number: 8225448Abstract: Disclosed is a lint roller having a handle, and first roll of tape and a second roll of tape. The handle has a support having a first portion and a second portion. The first roll of tape has an outwardly facing surface with adhesive and rotatable about the first portion of the support. The second roll of tape has an outwardly facing surface with adhesive and rotatable about the second portion of the support.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Michael C. Molinet, Paul N. Daveloose
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Patent number: 8220099Abstract: A lint removal apparatus containing a tabbed end or ends on any side so a user to grip and hold the apparatus. One side of the apparatus contains an adhesive side that is protected by a backing. The backing must be removed by the user prior to using the apparatus. Once the backing is removed, a small portion of the backing will remain so that user can easily grip the apparatus. While gripping the apparatus, the user may remove lint by pressing the exposed adhesive side of the apparatus against the desired area containing lint or other particles to be removed. The apparatus is a small, durable, portable, economic, practical and be used by all individuals regardless of physical size.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventors: John Michael Vidmar, Michael Edward Braatz
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Publication number: 20120159726Abstract: A combination sticky roller and brush for dislodging and collecting debris from a plurality of different types of surfaces. The present invention utilizes a rubber brush to dislodge debris such as hairs, dusts, or dirt from a surface. The device includes a compartment with a cover lid that conceals a sticky roller. Once the debris is uprooted from a surface, the user is able to roll the sticky roller over the surface to pick up and retain the debris The present invention can be used on fabrics or other textiles surfaces and is convenient for use anywhere due to its travel sized and unique configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Tylor Christian Ross
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Publication number: 20120144606Abstract: A combination brush and sticky roller apparatus used to clean a carpet or upholstery. The present invention comprises of a uniquely shaped bracket with a rubber brush and sticky roller. The rubber brush makes use of a plurality of rubber fingers that is able to reach into the deep layers of carpet or upholstery to dislodge and uproot dirt and debris. The uprooted dirt and debris are then accessible by the sticky roller to be collected and removed from the carpet or upholstery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Tylor Christian ROSS
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Publication number: 20120137457Abstract: Disclosed is a lint roller having a handle, and first roll of tape and a second roll of tape. The handle has a support having a first portion and a second portion. The first roll of tape has an outwardly facing surface with adhesive and rotatable about the first portion of the support. The second roll of tape has an outwardly facing surface with adhesive and rotatable about the second portion of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Michael C. Molinet, Paul N. Daveloose
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Publication number: 20120131757Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a particle removing member of a substrate processing equipment which can be assuredly conveyed into the substrate processing equipment and can conveniently and assuredly remove an adhered foreign matter, and a particle removing method of a substrate processing equipment that uses the particle removing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Koichi HASHIMOTO, Yoshio OTA
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Publication number: 20120124762Abstract: A deodorizing member is provided that has a base sheet that carries an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has a tackiness sufficient to adhere undesired objects from an item thereon when placed into contact with the undesired objects. A plurality of deodorizing particles are carried by the adhesive layer, and at least one has a portion thereof that is not covered by an upper surface of the adhesive layer. The deodorizing particles deodorize the item. An associated method of manufacture is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Mark Caligaris, Nigel Flynn, Taylor Renee Kopacka
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Patent number: 8168280Abstract: Unwinding, or “lanemarking,” of lint roll tape during use can be greatly minimized or eliminated by providing a roll of tape that comprises a backing having a first side and a second side, an adhesive on the first side of the backing, a plurality of separation lines separating the tape into sheets, a low adhesion zone adjacent each separation lines extending in an upweb direction along the tape from the separation line. The low adhesion zone has a lower adhesion than the adhesive. Each separation line extends beyond the next adjacent and underlying low adhesion zone.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: John L. Thiele
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Patent number: 8141193Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning according to various aspects of the present invention include a cleaner and a lighting system. The cleaner, such as a handheld cleaner like a brush or lint roller, cleans the item or area to be cleaned. The lighting system illuminates the area or item to be cleaned. In one embodiment, the lighting system generates ultraviolet light to illuminate debris having phosphor materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventors: Devin M. Hubbard, David E. Stafford, Jr.
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Patent number: 8122556Abstract: A cleaning device is used to remove an alien substance adhering to a surface of an optical member arranged in front of a solid image sensing device inside a lens replaceable digital single-lens reflex camera. The cleaning device includes a supporting member that is supported by a user, and an elastic member having an adhesive surface 12 and being formed in a substantially square shape larger than equally divided four parts of a 135 format of a camera and smaller than an APS-C format of the camera.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shoji Kaihara, Takanori Honda
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Publication number: 20120036661Abstract: A combination sticky roller and brush for dislodging and collecting debris from a plurality of different types of surfaces. The present invention utilizes a rubber brush to dislodge debris such as hairs, dusts, or dirt from a surface. The device includes a compartment with a cover lid that conceals a sticky roller. Once the debris is uprooted from a surface, the user is able to roll the sticky roller over the surface to pick up and retain the debris. The present invention can be used on fabrics or other textiles surfaces and is convenient for use anywhere due to its travel sized and unique configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: Tylor Christian ROSS
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Publication number: 20120036660Abstract: A combination brush and sticky roller apparatus used to clean a carpet or upholstery. The present invention comprises of a uniquely shaped bracket with a rubber brush and sticky roller. The rubber brush makes use of a plurality of rubber fingers that is able to reach into the deep layers of carpet or upholstery to dislodge and uproot dirt and debris. The uprooted dirt and debris are then accessible by the sticky roller to be collected and removed from the carpet or upholstery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: Tylor Christian Ross
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Patent number: 8108960Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a particle removing member of a substrate processing equipment which can be assuredly conveyed into the substrate processing equipment and can conveniently and assuredly remove an adhered foreign matter, and a particle removing method of a substrate processing equipment that uses the particle removing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Koichi Hashimoto, Yoshio Ota
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Publication number: 20120011670Abstract: An apparatus and a system comprise a joining mechanism comprising a first part and a second part. The first part is configured for joining to an iron. A lint removal unit is configured to be operable for removing particles from a surface of a material. A connector mechanism comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is configured for joining to the lint removal unit. The second end is configured for joining to the second part of the joining mechanism where using the iron on the material places the lint removal unit on the surface of the material for removing particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Abiola O. Ayediran, Adedolapo E. Ayediran
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Publication number: 20110258790Abstract: A fabric care device comprising a body having first and second ends for attaching respective first and second fabric care attachments, wherein at least one of the first and second ends is adapted to detachably attach one of the first and second fabric care attachments. An attachment for a fabric care device selected from the group consisting of a depiller, a delinter, a fabric pile restorer, and a brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Kim Cole
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Patent number: 8015651Abstract: A device (20) for cleaning surfaces is provided utilizing a web (94) of a tackified sheet material movably secured between rollers (56, 58) on the device (20) that enable the web (94) to be moved over the surface in opposite directions. The device (20) includes a supply roller (56) and a take-up roller (58) secured to opposed ends of the web (94) of adhesive sheet material, with at least one roller (56, 58) including a biasing mechanism (82) disposed within the roller (56, 58). The web (94) can be engaged with the surface by passing over a number of idler rollers (98) positioned between the supply roller (56) and take-up roller (58). The biasing mechanism (82) is designed to bias the movement of the web (94) onto the take-up roller (58), such that the mechanism (82) can be selectively operated to advance the web (94) from the supply roller (56) to the take-up roller (58) to expose a clean section of the adhesive sheet material (94).Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Steven A. Zach, Michael J. Maloney, Jonathan M. Mick, Kevin L. Askling, Thomas A. Sutrina
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Patent number: 7971305Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning according to various aspects of the present invention include a cleaner and a lighting system. The cleaner, such as a handheld cleaner like a brush or lint roller, cleans the item or area to be cleaned. The lighting system illuminates the area or item to be cleaned. In one embodiment, the lighting system generates ultraviolet light to illuminate debris having phosphor materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventors: Devin M. Hubbard, David E. Stafford, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110146011Abstract: An apparatus for removing debris from a target surface. The apparatus comprises a hollow roller with a supply roll and take-up roll axially rotatably disposed within the volume of the hollow roller. A sheet material, such as adhesive tape, extends from the supply roll through a slot, around the periphery of the roller at least 180°, back into the slot and onto be take-up roll. A partition separates the supply roll and take-up roll, reducing contamination of tape on the supply roll. An index mechanism may be provided to advance the tape one path length from the supply roll to take-up roll, the user does not overuse or underuse fresh tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Todd Mitchell Day, William Michael Cannon, Glenn Allen Bradbury, Nicola John Policicchio, Mark John Steinhardt, Vong Hoss
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Patent number: 7941889Abstract: A cleaning tool is for removing foreign matter from a surface of a photographic device. The cleaning tool includes an adhesive member and a body. The adhesive member has an adhesive surface for the foreign matter to adhere to. The body has a first end to which the adhesive member is attached, and has an end surface located at a second end being opposite to the first end. The outline of the adhesive surface includes a linear section, and the shape and orientation of the adhesive surface are represented on the end surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Hoya CorporationInventor: Yuji Terao
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Patent number: 7930790Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for removing unwanted materials from the surface of fabrics—such as lint, pills, fuzz, and hair—by contacting the fabric with an open-cell foam or an article of manufacturer comprising an open cell foam and a non-soiling and non-staining benefit agents and/or an auxiliary means for trapping material removed by the fabric exfoliation method.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Jeffrey Lee Butterbaugh, Tulani Leola Soffin, Brian Wayne Everingham
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Publication number: 20110078866Abstract: A compact and transportable lint remover (10). The lint remover (10) includes a tubular housing (12) having a closed end (16), an open end (18), and an interior chamber (14) therebetween. A spindle (26) is movable between a stowed position in which the entire spindle (26) is within the chamber (14) and a deployed position in which a majority of the spindle (26) protrudes from the chamber (14) through the open end (18) of the housing (12). A cover (22) is pivotally coupled to the housing (12) and movable between a closed position in which the cover (22) closes the open end (18) of the housing (12) to prevent the spindle (26) from being deployed, and an open position that allows the spindle (26) to be deployed through the open end (18) of the housing (12). A adhesive-bearing roller (46) is rotatably mounted on the spindle (26) and secured thereon by a retention cap (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Sandra Kaye Panthofer, Cynthia Ranae Ellis
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Publication number: 20110005550Abstract: There is herein described an improved adhesive sheeted roll. More particularly, there is described an improved adhesive sheeted roll and individual sheets making up the sheeted roll which contain no silicones.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: TH Group LimitedInventor: Sheila Hamilton
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Patent number: 7861353Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an eraser for chalkboards, blackboards, markerboards, or whiteboards and the like. The eraser is worn on the hand of a person and at least the palm of the glove/mitten has an eraser surface for erasing. The glove/mitten is especially suitable for use in a classroom.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventors: Duane Lewis, Aysia R. Lewis, Diane Lewis
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Patent number: 7856690Abstract: The present invention provides a brushing assembly and a method of cleaning a surface. In one embodiment, the brushing assembly comprises a lint roller comprising a handle and a roll of adhesive tape supported by a barrel, wherein the adhesive tape has an exposed tacky surface. The brushing assembly further comprises a caddy cover comprising an opening for placement over the barrel and roll of adhesive tape of the lint roller and at least one working surfaces. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a lint roller, providing a caddy cover having at least one working surfaces, placing the caddy cover over the lint roller, brushing the surface to be cleaned with at least one of the working surfaces of the caddy cover to gather debris, removing the caddy cover from the lint roller, and rolling the lint roller over the surface to be cleaned to capture the debris.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Scott J. Tuman, Eric B. Laughlin, Aaron J. Cherveny, Byron E. Trotter, Lloyd S. Vasilakes
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Patent number: 7846258Abstract: A cleaning sheet comprises a cleaning layer provided on one side of a base material, from which cleaning layer F?, Cl?, Br?, NO2?, NO3?, PO43?, SO42?, Na+, NH4+ and K+ are extractable with pure water each in an amount of not greater than 20 ppm, when extracted under boiling at 120° C. for 1 hour, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on the other side of the base material, a carrying material with cleaning capacity comprising the aforementioned cleaning sheet laminated on a carrying material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for cleaning a substrate processing equipment which comprises conveying the aforementioned carrying material with cleaning capacity into the substrate processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Yoshio Terada, Makoto Namikawa, Eiji Toyoda
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Patent number: 7841036Abstract: Hand-held roller article for providing benefits to fabric. The present invention relates to utilizing a hand-held roller article for providing benefits to fabrics. The hand-held roller article comprises a substrate formed into a roll wherein the substrate may include one or more benefit agents for providing benefits to fabrics. The hand-held roller article also includes a roller device comprising a handle connected to the substrate roll and a cover for covering the substrate roll.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2005Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Christopher Lawrence Smith
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Publication number: 20100293730Abstract: A method for removing microorganisms and small insects from fabric or animal's hair comprising applying and removing an adhesive composition comprising at least one adhesive polymer and a plasticizer, wherein the amounts of this plasticizer range from about 5 to about 45% by weight of the total weight of the wet adhesive composition. The adhesive composition used in the method of the invention thanks to the presence of high plasticizer concentrations are very fluid to allow said micro-organisms or small insects to be removed and, at the same time, they leave no residue on the fabric, or animal's hair. The present invention further relates to adhesive compositions to be used in the method of the invention further containing active ingredients which are released from the adhesive composition during the step of removing the organisms from the fabric or the animal's hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: MUGUE S.A.S. DI VILLANOVA MARIA ANGELA & C.Inventor: Maria Angela Villanova
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Patent number: 7836540Abstract: Applicant discloses a broom that comprises at least one particle capture sheet. In various embodiments, the particle capture sheet can comprise a nonwoven material, a woven material, a knitted material, or a synthetic polymeric membrane. The particle capture sheet can be air permeable or air impermeable, and can comprise an electret material and/or an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Scott J. Tuman, Gretchen A. Hauble
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Patent number: 7828926Abstract: The present invention provides assemblies and methods for selectively removing resin coatings from a radiation detector. A method includes positioning a cutting edge on a resin coating formed on a radiation detector. The method further includes positioning a bonding member on the resin coating, applying a force to the bonding member such that a portion of the resin coating is pulled away from the radiation detector, and cutting the resin coating so as to detach the portion of the resin coating pulled away from the detector, thereby selectively removing the portion of the resin coating from the radiation detector.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.Inventor: Valeriy Gaysinskiy
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Patent number: 7823244Abstract: A fabric cleaning device (20) is disclosed. The fabric cleaning device (20) includes a hand held support (22) having a plurality of loosening projections (50) associated therewith, and a resilient pad (26) comprising a plurality of individual flexible cleaning sheets (60) receiving the loosening projections (50) and having an affinity for debris.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Steven A. Zach, Chrissie M. Smits, Douglas P. Gundlach
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Publication number: 20100251495Abstract: A device (20) for cleaning surfaces is provided utilizing a web (94) of a tackified sheet material movably secured between rollers (56, 58) on the device (20) that enable the web (94) to be moved over the surface in opposite directions. The device (20) includes a supply roller (56) and a take-up roller (58) secured to opposed ends of the web (94) of adhesive sheet material, with at least one roller (56, 58) including a biasing mechanism (82) disposed within the roller (56, 58). The web (94) can be engaged with the surface by passing over a number of idler rollers (98) positioned between the supply roller (56) and take-up roller (58). The biasing mechanism (82) is designed to bias the movement of the web (94) onto the take-up roller (58), such that the mechanism (82) can be selectively operated to advance the web (94) from the supply roller (56) to the take-up roller (58) to expose a clean section of the adhesive sheet material (94).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Steven A. Zach, Michael J. Maloney, Jonathan M. Mick, Kevin L. Askling, Thomas A. Sutrina
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Patent number: 7793377Abstract: A device (20) for cleaning surfaces is provided utilizing a web (94) of a tackified sheet material movably secured between rollers (56, 58) on the device (20) that enable the web (94) to be moved over the surface in opposite directions. The device (20) includes a supply roller (56) and a take-up roller (58) secured to opposed ends of the web (94) of adhesive sheet material, with at least one roller (56, 58) including a biasing mechanism (82) disposed within the roller (56, 58). The web (94) can be engaged with the surface by passing over a number of idler rollers (98) positioned between the supply roller (56) and take-up roller (58). The biasing mechanism (82) is designed to bias the movement of the web (94) onto the take-up roller (58), such that the mechanism (82) can be selectively operated to advance the web (94) from the supply roller (56) to the take-up roller (58) to expose a clean section of the adhesive sheet material (94).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Steven A. Zach, Michael J. Maloney, Jonathan M. Mick, Kevin L. Askling, Thomas A. Sutrina
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Patent number: 7794810Abstract: An adhesive tape roll at lower cost without reducing cleaning ability is provided. A release material layer 41 as release means is provided in a streak shape on an adhesive surface 22 of an adhesive tape 2 with the adhesive surface 22 formed on one surface of the base material 21.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha NitomsInventors: Tsutomu Kawada, Teiji Sakashita, Tomio Kakita, Satoshi Taguchi, Hiroyuki Noma
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Publication number: 20100218324Abstract: A system for removal of lint and other debris from fabric consisting of a small plastic wand covered at one end by a rubber sheath that is grooved to facilitate the adherence of targeted particles to the rubber sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Stephen Russ
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Patent number: 7744975Abstract: A roll of contaminant removal tape defining opposing longitudinal ends, opposing side edges, and opposing major surfaces. The tape is wound into a roll and includes a backing layer, an adhesive layer, a plurality of lines of perforations, and a set of discrete non-adhesive zones. The adhesive layer is applied to a first side of the backing layer to define a portion of the first major surface. The lines of perforations extend across at least most of the width of the tape between the first and second side edges to separate the tape into sheets. The non-adhesive zones are provided along the first major surface of the tape, with each non-adhesive zone extending from the first side edge. In one embodiment, the lines of perforations are progressively longitudinally spaced from one another, and respective ones of the non-adhesive zones correspond with respective ones of the lines of perforations.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John L. Thiele, Steven A. Darmer