Abrasive pad releasably attachable to cleaning devices
An abrasive pad is adapted to be removably attachable to a device. The abrasive pad has one side being adapted for scrubbing and the other side has a water resistant adhesive attached thereto. A removable cover is releasably attached to the adhesive whereby the removable cover is adapted to be removed and the adhesive attached to the abrasive pad is thereafter attached to the cleaning device.
This invention relates to abrasive pads and in particular abrasive pads that are releasably attachable to cleaning devices.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThere is a wide variety of cleaning devices available in the market. They range from commercial mops to yacht mops to brushes to car wash gloves to dishwashing gloves. Typically these cleaning devices are not designed to be abrasive per se and accordingly abrasive pads are frequently used to complement the cleaning efficiency of these cleaning devices.
There have been some attempts to combine these cleaning devices with an abrasive component. Such combinations include mops with abrasive pads sewn thereto or laminated thereto. However for these combinations typically when the abrasive component is no longer effective the only option is for the user to replace the cleaning device and abrasive component combination. As an alternative a mop has been suggested wherein a hook portion of a hook and loop type fastener is sewn to the mop head and an abrasive pad is attachable directly to the hook potion. However, the problem with this design is that when a hook and loop type fastener comes in contact with water the attachment is weakened and the abrasive pad pulls off the mop. As well, if the mop is used without a pad attached to the hook portion, the hook portion will be damaged and thereafter it will be very difficult to attach an abrasive pad thereto. In addition, the mop will be difficult to wring out with the abrasive pad attached to the hook portion and if the abrasive pad is not attached to the hook portion the mop itself will get tangled in the hook portion rendering the mop unusable.
Accordingly it would be advantageous to provide an abrasive pad that can be releasably attached to a cleaning device that will stay attached to the cleaning device even when it is wet and then can be removed from the cleaning device so that a new abrasive pad can be attached thereto. Alternatively it would be advantageous to provide an abrasive pad that can be attached on top of an existing abrasive pad on a cleaning device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to an abrasive pad which is adapted to be removably attachable to a device. The abrasive pad has one side adapted for scrubbing and the other side has a water resistant adhesive attached thereto. A removable cover is releasably attached to the adhesive whereby the removable cover is adapted to be removed and the adhesive attached to the abrasive pad is thereafter attached to the device.
Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.
The invention will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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The abrasive pad 10 of the present invention could be made in a variety of different colours. Typically in regard to abrasive pads the colour of the pad indicates the coarseness of the pad. The dimensions of the pad can vary and would be dependent on the intended use of the pad. Typically the thickness of the pad 10 may range from approximately ⅛″, ¼″, ½″, ¾″ and 1″, as shown in
The abrasive pad 10 has adhesive on one side thereof and a peel and stick cover 14 is releasably attached to the adhesive side of the abrasive pad. The adhesive is water proof or water resistant; and preferably can tolerate or withstand heat up to at least 140° F. (60° C.) for general applications and up to the boiling point of water (212° F. or 100° C.) for steam applications. As well, typically if the adhesive is water resistant and heat resistant it is also chemical tolerant or resistant for water solvent based chemicals. That is, the hot water or the chemicals will not cause the adhesive to release and thus abrasive pad will be continue to be attached to the device even if it is submersed in hot water or water solvent based chemicals.
The peel and stick cover attached to the adhesive is preferably a silicone coating on one of a plastic or paper carrier thereon such that the peel and stick cover is releasably attached to one side thereof. The peel and stick or releasable cover is designed to be removed prior to the abrasive pad being attached to a device. The plastic or paper carrier with a silicone release is a sheet that is released as part of the peel and stick attachment means. The adhesive may be laminated to the abrasive pad using double sided tape that is laminated to one side of the abrasive pad. The double sided tape may be laminated by way of heat, laser or roller. One side of the double sided tape is laminated to the abrasive pad preferably by way of cold rolling. The double sided tape may have a polyvinylchloride back or carrier, polyester back or carrier or other type of plastic back or carrier. The adhesive may alternatively be directly attached to the abrasive pad by way of spraying, dipping or rolled thereon. In use, the peel and stick cover is removed from the adhesive and the abrasive pad with the adhesive exposed is pressed onto the cleaning device of choice. Preferably the abrasive pad is attached when the surface to which it is being attached is dry. When the abrasive pad is no longer effective or a new abrasive pad is desired the abrasive pad is pulled off the cleaning device and disposed of. Preferably the abrasive pad is pulled off when it is wet.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the user may choose any specific size for the abrasive pad. The size that will be chosen will depend on the particular application.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the abrasive pad of the present invention may also be used in association with other cleaning devices. The abrasive pad could also be used in conjunction with an automotive brush as shown in
As well, as shown in
The abrasive pad 62 of the present invention may also be used in association with a steam mop 64 as shown in
An abrasive pad 62 may be attached to a vacuum cleaner head 74 in a similar fashion as described above with regard to a steam mop. In
The abrasive pad 76 of the present invention could also be used in association with hand scrub sponge 78.
It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the use of the abrasive pad disclosed herein enhances the usability of cleaning devices. Further it extends the use of the cleaning device because once the abrasive pad is no longer effective it can be removed and replaced thus extending the useful life of the cleaning device. Accordingly from an environmental perspective the abrasive pad of the present invention will add considerable life to the devices to which it is attached.
Generally speaking, the systems described herein are directed to mops and more specifically abrasive pads that are releasably attached to mops. As required, embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. However, the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary, and it should be understood that the invention may be embodied in many various and alternative forms. The Figures are not to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular elements while related elements may have been eliminated to prevent obscuring novel aspects. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention. For purposes of teaching and not limitation, the illustrated embodiments are directed to mops and abrasive pads for releasable attachment thereto.
As used herein, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed as being inclusive and opened rather than exclusive. Specifically, when used in this specification including the claims, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” and variations thereof mean that the specified features, steps or components are included. The terms are not to be interpreted to exclude the presence of other features, steps or components.
Claims
1. An abrasive pad adapted to be removably attachable to a device comprising:
- the abrasive pad having one side being adapted for scrubbing and the other side having a water resistant adhesive attached thereto; and
- a removable cover releasably attached to the adhesive whereby the removable cover is adapted to be removed and the adhesive attached to the abrasive pad is thereafter attached to the cleaning device.
2. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the removable cover includes a silicone coating in one of a plastic and paper carrier.
3. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the adhesive can withstand up to the boiling point of water.
4. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the adhesive can withstand up to at least 140° F.
5. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 3 wherein the adhesive can tolerate water solvent based chemicals.
6. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 4 wherein the adhesive can tolerate water solvent based chemicals.
7. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the abrasive pad further includes at least one rib formed therein.
8. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the abrasive pad further includes a plurality of ribs formed therein.
9. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 7 wherein the rib is adapted to fit into grout between tiles.
10. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 8 wherein each rib is adapted to fit into grout between tiles.
11. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 2 wherein the device is one of a commercial mop, a yacht mop, a strip mop, a hand held car wash glove, a rubber gloves, a vacuum cleaner, a steam mop, a scrub sponge, a car wash brush and a sponge mop.
12. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 2 wherein the device is a mop having an elongate handle and the abrasive pad is adapted to be attached to the mop in a position such that pressure on the elongate handle translates into pressure on the abrasive pad.
13. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 2 wherein the adhesive pad is further water proof.
14. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the adhesive is a double sided tape that is laminated to the other side of the abrasive pad.
15. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 14 wherein the double sided tape is laminated to the abrasive pad by way of rollers.
16. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 1 wherein the adhesive is attached to the abrasive pad by way of one of spraying, dipping, and rolling thereon.
17. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 11 wherein the abrasive pad is adapted to be attached to a microfibre cover attached to a head of the steam mop.
18. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 17 wherein the abrasive pad has a plurality of holes formed therein.
19. The abrasive pad as claimed in claim 11 wherein the abrasive pad has a plurality of holes formed therein and the abrasive pad is adapted to be attached to one of the vacuum cleaner and the steam mop.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 5, 2008
Publication Date: Jun 10, 2010
Inventor: Bart Donald Beaumont (San Diego, CA)
Application Number: 12/314,256
International Classification: A47L 17/08 (20060101);