Wiper Patents (Class 15/118)
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Publication number: 20130025626Abstract: A tool for cleaning debris from swimming pools includes a frame, a corresponding net, and retaining means for retaining the net on the frame. The preferred retaining means is an elongated strip of resilient, flexible material, having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The web portion of the cross-section includes an exterior surface smoothly shaped between its two edges to urge debris from the pool into the net. The leg portions of the cross-section include gripping portions to assist in engaging and/or disengaging the retaining means from the frame, to permit the net to be assembled, changed or replaced. Preferably, the retaining means is formed from at least two different materials. The preferred frame of the tool is fabricated from aluminum and includes an elongated, curved frame portion with its ends permanently assembled into the end of a tubular attachment member, to permit attachment of the tool to a handle, pole or similar structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: ERIC RESH
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Publication number: 20130025628Abstract: A scouring body which comprises a sponge body and a sheet like textile structure arranged on the sponge body, wherein the cleaning surface of the sheet-like textile structure is sealed, strengthened and provided with scouring particles by means of a binder, is described. The scouring particles comprise plastic particles. The scouring body is characterized by an extraordinarily high cleaning power, washing stability and hydrolysis resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KGInventors: Sebastian Bauer, Marc Hunger
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Publication number: 20130014335Abstract: The present invention is to provide a cleaning device, which includes a housing, a pressing element and a wiping element. The housing has an opening formed at one side thereof and a closed receiving space defined therein at a position corresponding to the opening and filled with cleaning fluid. The pressing element has a first end extending outward of the housing and a second end extending into the receiving space. When the first end of the pressing element is pressed, the cleaning fluid in the receiving space is flow or sprayed out through one side of the receiving space that faces the opening. An accommodating space is defined in the housing between the receiving space and the opening and is configured to accommodate a portion of the wiping element so that the portion of the wiping element can be positioned in the housing and completely cover the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Kuan-Di HUANG
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Publication number: 20130002756Abstract: A wiping system is disclosed. The wiping system has a wiper blade and a web wipe. The wiper blade forms an angle with the surface to be cleaned. The wiper blade has a tip formed in the front end of the wiper blade. The wiper blade moves in a wiping direction with the front end leading the rest of the blade when the wiper blade is moving in the wiping direction. The web wipe is placed between the tip and the surface to be cleaned, with the web wipe contacting both the tip and the surface to be cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Adrian Kriz
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Publication number: 20120301208Abstract: A cleaning system comprises a first type of scrubber head having a first type of attachment mechanism and a second type of attachment mechanism and a second type of scrubber head having the first type of attachment mechanism and the second type of attachment mechanism. A first type of cleaning pad may be releasably mounted to either the first scrubber head or the second scrubber head using the first attachment mechanism. A second type of cleaning pad may be releasably mounted to either the first scrubber head or the second scrubber head using the second attachment mechanism. One scrubber head comprises a base comprising a first section and a flexible section. An assembly is movably mounted on the base such that the assembly may be moved to make the flexible section active.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Scott Hughes, Clayton Kirschner, Joseph Sexton
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Publication number: 20120284942Abstract: A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more wiping elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the wiping elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the wiping elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: James A. Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Jaime D. Ashander
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Publication number: 20120284941Abstract: A multipurpose cleaning device including a rigid body and which may include attachments is provided. The rigid body includes a handle, a flange and a head. Each attachment is slidably and adjustably mounted to the head. Each attachment is movable yet may be locked into place onto the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventor: James M. Hill
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Patent number: 8292533Abstract: A towel for cleaning vehicles and other surfaces is formed of a combination of microfiber material and chamois material and comprises a first relatively thicker portion; and a second relatively thinner portion. An enclosed region is formed in the first portion for receiving a cleaning agent or disinfectant.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventors: Christina Scott, Kevin Neighley
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Patent number: 8276235Abstract: A wearable wipe unit having one or more absorbent members attachable to, and removable from, a retaining member, or each other. The retaining member has a mouth which attaches to a user's waist band or belt. One or more absorbent members may have a storage unit for securely holding a user's personal effects. The bottoms of the front and back sides of the retaining member are angled forward for ease of attachment.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Daniel P. Naughton
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Patent number: 8277922Abstract: A stem web is disclosed that comprises a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 600 to 20000 upstanding stems projecting from the first surface of the backing. The stems comprise a height from 0.3 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 90A. In one embodiment, the stem web further comprises a reinforcing layer secured to the second surface. In one embodiment, the stem web is secured to a tool to be passed across a surface to be cleaned to capture lint and hair.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Scott J. Tuman, James J. Kobe, Leon Levitt
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Patent number: 8250701Abstract: Novel appliances for the application, distribution, manipulation and/or removal of different types of media, including art and craft media, may be removably attached to conventional and commonly-available tools, such as palette/painting knives, brushes with hair/filament tips, and other media manipulators such as those having a polymeric contacting surface on their working end. The appliances are adapted for superimposition over the media-engaging working-head formations of the tools, and have media-engaging characteristics which differ from the native media-engaging characteristics of the working-head formations of the tools. Tools to which such appliances are attached in accordance with the invention are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Ladd ForslineInventors: Ladd B. Forsline, Susanna R. Starr
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Publication number: 20120180235Abstract: A comb structure that includes a curved portion and a teeth portion may be used to remove contaminants from a mop head. The curved portion may include various features, including a wavy grip portion and grip-facilitating indentations, to aid a user in gripping the comb structure. The curved portion may also include features such as a plurality of flexible tabs and a ledge that allow the comb structure to snap onto a mop handle. Meanwhile, the teeth portion may include a plurality of teeth and indentations between the teeth to grab unwanted particulates such as hair, dust, and other contaminants from a mop head as the teeth are pushed/pulled through the mop head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: THE LIBMAN COMPANYInventors: Andrew Libman, Robert J. Libman, Aaron Libman, Tobia Berti
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Patent number: 8220103Abstract: A pad for use with a rigid base plate is in a rectangular configuration. The pad has long front and back edges and short left and right side edges. The pad has upper and lower surfaces. The pad has an exterior lower sheet of pile-type microfiber material. The pad has an exterior upper sheet. In this manner a pocket is formed between the lower and upper sheets. The pad further has shammy material in the pocket. Mechanisms removably couple the upper surface of the pad to the lower surface of the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: TL IP Licensing, LLCInventor: Tanya M. Lewis
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Publication number: 20120159729Abstract: A multi-surface sponge product includes a foraminous portion adhered to an abrasive portion to form a unitary product, each portion and the resulting product having a pair of sidewalk and in cross-section or side elevation having the form of a parallelogram. The sidewalls form gripping areas and the angled forward and reward end opposite ends of the parallelogram shaped body form wedges. The multi-surface body is low profile and various edges and corners thereof enable the foraminous and abrasive portions to be selectively used to engage corners of many differently configured surfaces to be cleaned, to either scrub the surface or simply clean or absorb fluid, depending on which portion of the product is emplaced in the edge or in a corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Armaly Sponge CompanyInventor: John W. Armaly, JR.
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Patent number: 8205288Abstract: A cleaning device includes at least one cleaning cloth of one type of material providing a wiping function and a care label attached to an edge of the cleaning cloth. The label comprises a patch of a material of a type that has a different internal configuration than the material of the cleaning cloth and that provides a scrubbing function.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventors: Daniel Broman, Mattias Mikaelsson
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Publication number: 20120151702Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and removing small particulate matter fluid and/or contaminants on hard surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Joseph Clark
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Publication number: 20120151699Abstract: A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more resilient contact elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the resilient contact elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the resilient contact elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent stricture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: James A. Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix
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Method and apparatus for cleaning the interior cannula of laparoscopic and endoscopic access devices
Patent number: 8185997Abstract: A trocar cleaning device includes a connecting rod having a first end and a second end. A first sponge is coupled to the first end of the connecting rod, and a second sponge is coupled to the second end of the connecting rod. An X-ray detectable element is coupled to at least one of the connecting rod, the first sponge, and the second sponge.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: New Wave Surgical CorporationInventor: Sandy Heck -
Patent number: 8171593Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for golf equipment and the like, the apparatus having combined abrading, polishing and moisture delivery capabilities which may all be caused to act upon a target object simultaneously while shielding the user from wet and soiled surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is comprised of two adjoining panels of toweling at least one of which is of the terry variety having a plurality of finger-like loops. A portion of one cloth is integrated with a porous mesh scrubbing material on one side and a non-water-permeable backing on the other. The integration of mesh and cloth produce a grid-like duel-textured surface that provides simultaneous abrading and polishing functionality. To further enhance cleaning ability, means for delivering water to the mesh/cloth layer is disposed between the cloth/mesh layer and backing material.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventor: Edwin J. Sprague
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Publication number: 20120103078Abstract: The invention relates to a mopping device (1) having a mop plate (2), or which a mop cover (3) can be fastened in a replaceable manner, wherein a measuring device (4) for detecting the residual moisture present in the mop cover (3) is integrated in the mop plate (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KGInventors: Ulla Reimann, Keijo Lindholm, Aulis Tuominen, Sakari Laehdetie, Eija Pesonen-Leinonen
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Patent number: 8166597Abstract: A cleaning device that includes a first component, a second component and a handle. The first component is configured to hold a first portion of the cleaning device. The second component is configured to hold a second portion of the cleaning device. The first and second components are connected and are configured so that the first portion and the second portion on the respective first and second components are independently replaceable. The handle is coupled to the second component to control an application of at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the cleaning device on a surface to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Mark Levitt, Brian R. Leafblad, Paul J. Mattia
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Publication number: 20120096660Abstract: A novel cleaning tool is provided. A net-like carrier is twined on an inner cylinder. Protrusions of the inner cylinder are butted again a cleaning unit. With the net-like carrier and the protrusions, a bond between the cleaning unit and the inner cylinder is enhanced to strengthen the whole structure. Thus, stability of high-speed rotation of the cleaning unit is further improved to avoid separating the cleaning unit and the inner cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: TUNG AN DEVELOPMENT LTD.Inventors: Tung-Chung Cheng, Chih-An Ku, Hung-Chia Chen, Jung-Pin Mao
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Publication number: 20120079667Abstract: A grill cleaning tool may include a body having a head and a handle extended from the body. The body may removably support an attachment with one or more cleaning media. The cleaning media may be in the form of a wipe pad and one or more of a wire mesh pad, a scouring pad, a sponge, bristles, or a stone. The cleaning media may be alternately used to clean a grill surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Irving William ASHNER, II
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Patent number: 8141194Abstract: A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more resilient contact elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the resilient contact elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the resilient contact elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix
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Publication number: 20120042464Abstract: A moisture removal device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes a first wiper and a second wiper that are magnetically attracted to each other. Each wiper may include a shell layer and an absorber layer that collectively assist with removing moisture and/or dirt or other materials from an object such as a mask, protective eyewear, glasses, or the like. The device can be placed on the object such that one wiper is on an outside surface and one wiper is on an inside surface. The device can be used to remove moisture from one or both surfaces without requiring a user to remove the protective eyewear from his or her head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventor: Daniel J. Statkus
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Publication number: 20120042902Abstract: Provided are a cleaning sheet and a transfer member provided with a cleaning function, which are excellent in foreign matter removing performance and transfer performance and which are capable of removing foreign matters each having a predetermined particle diameter particularly efficiently. The cleaning sheet of the present invention includes a cleaning layer substantially free of an adhesive ability, in which: the cleaning layer has an uneven portion having an average surface roughness Ra of 0.10 ?m or more; and the cleaning layer has a 180° peeling adhesion of less than 0.20 N/10 mm, which is defined by JIS-Z-0237 with respect to a mirror surface of a silicon wafer. The transfer member provided with a cleaning function of the present invention includes a transfer member and the cleaning layer of the present invention provided on at least one surface of the transfer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventor: Daisuke Uenda
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Publication number: 20120030890Abstract: A two-layered sponge article with different textures is described. The two layers are joined at their contour so as to form a cavity, making it possible to squeeze in an independent and selective way each of the layers that constitute it. One layer is an abrasive layer, woven or extruded, formed with threads of materials resistant to oxidation, and the other layer is an absorbent layer, with high absorption capacity. This cleaning article further has a thickness less than 20 mm, and has an absorption of up to 30 grams of water per gram of absorbent material. Given the thickness of the article, it provides: (a) sensitivity on contact with a surface being cleaned to the surface thereby allowing scrubbing of specific areas of greater accumulation of dirt and (b) curling on itself, without deformation upon release of the force that rolled it, making it possible to access tight spaces to clean without deforming the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Gerardo Strobl Diener
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Publication number: 20120023690Abstract: A method for continuously producing sponge bodies (1) made of regenerated cellulose using at least partially agglomerated pore inducers made of sodium sulphate decahydrate is provided. First, a viscose solution is provided. A pore inducer is added to said viscose solution. The viscose solution is laid onto a conveyer belt which is continuously moving. The viscose solution is led through baths on the conveyor belt, resulting in a porous mass made of regenerated cellulose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Marc Hunger, Jörg Hausdorf, Heike Nowottnick, Niklas Kvarnlöf, Peter Lehnhardt
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Patent number: 8074316Abstract: A wet to dry, single use fiber optic connector end face cleaning device. The device is comprised a of a first swab, the first swab having a cleaning head and a first grasping end, the cleaning head having a presaturated fabric attached thereto, and a second swab, the second swab having a drying head and a second grasping end, the drying head having a drying fabric attached thereto. In use, the cleaning head of the first swab is positioned adjacent to the drying head of the second swab, the cleaning head and the drying head at different elevations. Also disclosed is a method for using the fiber optic connector end face cleaning device.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Blair
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Patent number: 8074317Abstract: A towel specifically designed for cleaning vehicles and other surfaces without the use of soap or other cleaning agents is formed of a combination of microfiber material and chamois material and comprises a first relatively thicker portion formed primarily of an underlying layer of material and an outer layer of microfiber material that is folded over and attached to both faces of the underlying layer of material; and a second relatively thinner portion formed primarily of chamois material.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventors: Kevin Arthur Neighley, Christina Renee Scott
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Publication number: 20110296638Abstract: A stain applicator comprising a pad frame, a handle assembly attached to an upperside thereof, and an applicator pad wherein said applicator pad includes a slit therein allowing the retraction and extension of an applicator blade frame and attached applicator blade pad to allow staining of both the tops of generally flat decking boards mounted having gaps therebetween and the sides thereof through the extension and retraction of the applicator blade frame and applicator blade pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Gary Allan DeCarr
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Patent number: 8069526Abstract: An over-the-hand cleaning device is described herein that comprises at least one finger portion, a cleaning surface and a rotatable member including at least one cleaning tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: Stephanie N. Malaska
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Patent number: 8024832Abstract: An aquarium cleaning device structured for use with glass or plastic aquarium walls, enabling a dislodging and freeing of debris from the walls, while also simultaneously enabling a collecting of dislodged and freed debris for subsequent removal. The cleaning device includes a frame providable of a rigid, possibly closed, and flattened loop, and a netting material, each of which are preferably sandwiched between two scrubbing pads. An elongated handle portion is fixable to the rigid loop and scrubbing pads, and arranged for secure grasping by a user such that aquarium wall cleaning activities may be conducted. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventors: John R. Niehoff, Jennifer Coppola
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Publication number: 20110209296Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning outfit, which enables us to perform a cleaning work even with a weak force by a structure for exerting a perpendicular force to the surface being cleaned, provides us with convenience by a shape and material of a board and a cushion material inside the pad, and also enables us to clean grooves or places difficult to clean and to perform an efficient cleaning work by using both surfaces of the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventor: Yong Cheol Hong
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Patent number: 8001645Abstract: A scrub brush-sponge includes a base provided with a recessed peripheral lip, which has a plurality of attenuated regions configured to minimize the resistance of the base to external bending forces, and a sponge coupled to the base and made from polymeric material, which may have as low a PPI as 10. The sponge is configured so that it can effectively surround at least a substantial peripheral portion of instruments or portions to be treated with fluid, which is contained within the sponge, without applying substantial external forces to the base. A flexible layer made of woven or non-woven bonded polymeric fibers is on a scrubbing surface of the sponge and provides an enhanced scrubbing feature. An abrasive may be included on the flexible layer to further enhance the scrubbing feature.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Biomed Packaging Systems Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Kaufman, Janet Kaufman, legal representative, James Brown
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Publication number: 20110174327Abstract: A unique device that has two sides, one gauze, one cotton, to allow the cleaning and exfoliating of skin in delicate areas, and normal surface areas where delicacy is unnecessary. The device can clean makeup, exfoliate, clean wounds, be used on delicate surfaces and in hart-to reach areas while changing surfaces dependent on applicator used. It can remove makeup around the eye and perform all functions normally serviced by a tip applicator with a stronger secondary surface that increases the number of uses, and makes the item in issue long lasting for comparable price. The cotton is absorbent, while the gauze side is strong enough to remove all dirt without deteriorating, and do so faster and more efficiently than cotton alone. It is essentially a potentially two-step device, the delicate side for usage first, followed by the stronger gauze covering as deemed necessary. There is no comparable prior or present art.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: KoehI Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Roberta Beatrice KoehI
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Publication number: 20110162158Abstract: Bucketless Mop with a mopping material in a continuous loop, an on board cleaning solution supply with a built in filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Martin Daniel Holmes
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Publication number: 20110154593Abstract: A car headlight cleaning device has a container and a threaded cap. The container has a body adapted to store liquid therein, and includes a threaded neck, and a grid located proximal to said threaded neck. The threaded cap includes threads adapted to removably connect with the threaded neck of the container, and a sponge member therein, such that when the threaded cap is screwed upon the container the sponge member is pressed against the grid and the liquid can be wrung out therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Lyne Bourbeau
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Patent number: 7966687Abstract: An anti-smear cleaning swab for cleaning delicate surfaces, comprising a body defining an elongated shaft having two opposite ends. An enlarged blade is carried at one end of the handle. A number of bores are made through the blade, these bores enabling both fluid flow therethrough and also some retensive capture of fluid droplets. A fluid absorbing cloth sheet pocket generally encloses by folding same around the blade, and is sized to fit snugly therearound.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: 1317442 Alberta Ltd.Inventor: Fariborz Rahbar-Dehghan
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Patent number: 7962993Abstract: A floor cleaning pad is provided having a pad body comprising a cleaning surface configured for contact with a floor to be cleaned and an opposed surface configured to be coupled to a floor cleaning implement. The cleaning surface and the opposed surface defining a thickness of the pad body and superabsorbent polymer particles maintained within a zone of the pad body, and the zone of the superabsorbent polymer particles occupying a portion of the thickness and an area less than an area of the cleaning surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: First Quality Retail Services, LLCInventor: Frank S. Glaug
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Patent number: 7945983Abstract: A floor wipe is provided in the general shape of a human foot and has a floor contact side and a foot contact side where a user would place their foot on the foot contact side of the device and manipulate the device about the floor to clean an area of the floor. The device has a first cleaning area, having a first characteristic, such as absorbency, about a toe placement end of the device and a second cleaning area, having a second characteristic, such as scouring, which is unique from the characteristic of the first cleaning area, about a heel placement end of the device. The foot contact side has structural configuration elements which resist the foot of the user from slipping there along during usage. These structural configuration elements include embroidery in the shape of human toes at the toe placement end of the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Kenneth Neu
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Publication number: 20110088187Abstract: The SCF in its design and function provides the user with the ability to efficiently achieve an attractive and functional finish when caulking. The SCF's ability to be used to clean, paint trim, and sand add to its value of ownership.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Jason Ryan Fouts, Casey Don Davis
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Patent number: 7917985Abstract: Wipes capable of picking up hair and other large particles, and methods of making same, are provided. A wipe includes a layer of netting material bonded to a substrate, and subsequently stretched via ring rolls such that strands of the netting material break and extend outwardly from the substrate to form teeth. The wipe may be impregnated with one or more chemical ingredients, such as cleaning solutions, soaps, antiseptics, surfactants, tackifying agents, antimicrobial agents, detergents, bleaches, polishes, and facial cleansers. The wipe may be electrostatically charged.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kyra Dorsey, Jessica Kapik
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Patent number: 7908701Abstract: An adjustable scrubbing implement for cleaning a surface is disclosed. A resilient base that comprises a center portion and a plurality of resilient fingers each is joined at a proximal end thereof to the center portion and extends radially away therefrom. The rigid cap comprises a side portion fixed at a top end thereof to an inside upper side of the cap, and terminates at a wider open lower end. The inside upper side includes a central aperture therethrough. The cap includes a handle receiving means pivotally fixed thereto for receiving a threaded end of an elongated handle. An adjustment means interposed between the cap and the resilient base moves the center portion of the base relative to the inside upper side of the cap. The downward angle of the fingers are defined by the relative distance between the center portion of the base and the inside upper side of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventor: Sanjay Aiyar
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Patent number: 7904986Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides a golf club cleaning device that includes a cleaning portion including an upper and lower or concentrically-arranged cleaning surfaces; a flag portion disposed at a top end of the cleaning portion, the flag portion including a gripping means; and a spike portion disposed at a bottom end of the cleaning portion substantially opposite the top end of the cleaning portion, the spike portion including a support means for supporting the device in an upright manner when depressed into the ground. By grasping the flag portion, the spike portion is selectively disposed in the ground at a predetermined location associated with a golf course, practice range, or the like, thereby allowing a player to clean a golf club by selectively running the front face and/or rear face of the golf club horizontally and/or vertically across the one or more cleaning surfaces/materials of the cleaning portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Exsite Golf, Inc.Inventor: Christopher W. Cieri
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Publication number: 20110047732Abstract: An extendable cleaning tool with multiple, cleaning, agitating and wiping implements, each being simultaneously in ready-for-use configuration and proximity during a waterless cleaning operation, requiring axial rotation of the tool's pole for positioning for use and without requiring multiple repositioning of the tool's distal end between the user's location and the proximity of a to-be-cleaned surface area during waterless cleaning of that surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Brian Phillips
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Patent number: 7895768Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a moisture absorbent hand-covering device that is in the form and shape of a glove for drying. In some embodiments, the drying glove of this invention has a first outer layer and a second inner layer. The outer layer comprises at least one layer of material with propensity to absorb at least one type of liquid. In some embodiments, the second inner layer comprises at least one layer of material with propensity to repel at least one type of liquid. The outer layer absorbs the liquid for the purpose of removing it. The inner layer resists passage of the liquid, and thus protects the hand of the user during operation. In some embodiments, the liquid absorbed is water, and the liquid repelled is water.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventors: Behrouz Vossoughi, Patra Bashouki
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Patent number: 7861358Abstract: The disclosure provides a cleaning device and a method of manufacturing the same. The cleaning device is configured to be effectively used for cleaning, polishing, drying, scrubbing, and scouring. The cleaning device is constructed of a combination of materials wherein the different component materials are inherently better suited for different functions. The component materials are sized, arranged, and combined to provide a highly effective and versatile cleaning tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventors: Chadd Moser, Ryan M. Utecht
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Patent number: 7856691Abstract: A painting system is provided and the system comprises: a first application device comprising opposing sides, the first application device comprises a pole adaptor directly and pivotably attached to the first side of the first application device, and the second side of the first application device is adaptable to receive a paint pad; and a second application device comprising opposing sides, the second application device comprises a handle situated on the first side of the second application device, and the second side of the second application device has a cavity for receiving the pole adaptor when the second application device is attached to the first application device.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Eclipse Home Decor, LLCInventor: Anthony Viggiani
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Patent number: 7841039Abstract: A conventional floor cleaning mop has a cleaning pad support platen defining a support cleaning surface region that is arranged to releasably receive and secure a conventional cleaning pad via Velcro hook fasteners on the platen. The cleaning pad has a relatively non-abrasive cleaning surface. A scrub device with a relatively more abrasive surface is releasably or permanently attached to the pad cleaning surface by an attachment device. One or more such scrub devices may be attached to the same pad cleaning surface to cover part or all of the pad cleaning surface. The abrasive scrub devices may have different dimensions to cover different areas of the cleaning pad non-abrasive surface to provide enhanced scrubbing action as desired. The abrasive scrub devices may be provided with different abrasion surfaces having different abrasive values and may be removed to expose the full non-abrasive cleaning surface for non-abrasive cleaning. The mop may have an optional cleaning fluid dispensing spray device.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventor: William Squire