Abstract: A vehicle washing strip is formed of a length of a semi-rigid core material such as a felt of polypropylene, polyester, or other synthetic fiber. The core is surrounded by a cover of a cotton containing pile fabric, such as a cotton terry cloth. The cover is stitched to the core.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a hard surface using low levels of a cleaning solution includes (i) applying the cleaning solution to the hard surface to be cleaned at a level of not more than about 6 ml of cleaning solution per square foot of hard surface; and (ii) wiping the hard surface with a cleaning implement that includes a handle and a removable cleaning pad having a t.sub.1200 absorbent capacity of at least about 1 g of deionized water per g of the cleaning pad.

Abstract: A patient bathing system in the form of a sealed, flexible outer package and having at least one impregnated washcloth disposed therewithin. The washcloth is formed of a blended cloth comprising rayon and polyester fibers which have been mechanically entangled, with the quantity by weight of the rayon fibers being much greater than the quantity by weight of the polyester fibers. A cleansing solution impregnates the blended cloth with the cleansing solution being generally uniformly distributed throughout the cloth and being generally non-migratory. The amount of the cleansing solution is far less than the absorbency of the washcloths.

Abstract: An eraser for a dry surface erase is disclosed. The eraser includes a cylinder having a tangentially extending flat surface to thereby form a "b" shaped member. The cylinder is provided with a covering of felt, cloth or other substance suitable for erasing material written on a dry-erase board. The felt covering extends over approximately one-third of the external surface of the cylinder. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6B, an eraser may be comprise a half-cylinder having a tangentially extending flat surface. A cylindrical insert is inserted into the half-cylinder and is retained by friction fit or by an adhesive. The cylindrical. Insert preferably comprises a foam material suitable for erasing dry erase surfaces.

Abstract: A patient bathing system in the form of a sealed, flexible outer package and having at least one impregnated washcloth disposed therewithin. The washcloth is formed of a blended cloth comprising rayon and polyester fibers which have been mechanically entangled, with the quantity by weight of the rayon fibers being much greater than the quantity by weight of the polyester fibers. A cleansing solution impregnates the blended cloth with the cleansing solution being generally uniformly distributed throughout the cloth and being generally non-migratory. The amount of the cleansing solution is far less than the absorbency of the washcloths.

Abstract: There is provided a medical swab comprising a thin stick comprising a drawn plastic stick and a sphere-like fiber lump formed on at least one end of the stick; the fiber lump has a fiber winding portion which is formed by winding a part of the fibers around the stick and then is fixed to the stick either by using an adhesive, or by tightening the fiber lump containing a fibrillating cellulose without using an adhesive.

Abstract: A gun barrel cleaning tool including an elongated planar rectangular plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a periphery extended therebetween; and an elongated cleaning pad coupled about the plate with the cleaning pad including an interior section formed of a sponge-like absorbent material having an upper interior surface positioned against the lower surface of the plate, a parabolic lower interior surface with a downwardly extending apex offset directly below the center of the plate, and a pair of opposed interior side surfaces therebetween, the cleaning pad further including a cover formed of an absorbent sheet of cloth material secured around the interior section, the cover having an upper exterior surface positioned upon the upper surface of the plate, a lower exterior surface positioned against the lower interior surface of the interior section, and a pair of opposed exterior side surfaces extended therebetween.

Abstract: This invention is a foldable material having a surface appropriate for manual, contact maintenance, such as a cloth, of such size as to enable the folding of the cloth into parallel panels, each of which is approximately hand-sized. Each of the panels can be visually discriminated from the others by a line imprinted on the panel surface, and each of the panels is sequentially numbered. The foldable material is folded in half and sewn along the long end forming a sleeve. The invention also includes the method of using the foldable material by following a series of directions as to how to fold the material and then using each of the panels in a preferred order of use, thus maximizing the use of the surface area of the material and eliminating waste or contamination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning implement formed from spunbond fiber webs having a basis weight less than about 85 grams per square meter and wherein the fibers comprise macrofibers having an average fiber diameter greater than 50 microns and less than about 500 microns. A section of macrofiber web having a mass between about 10 and 30 grams is bundled into a deformable three-dimensional shape which is about 8 to 25 cm in at least one dimension. The cleaning implement is particularly well suited for use in conjunction with shower gels or soaps for washing the body.

Abstract: A cleaning device, cleaning system and method relating thereto are provide. The cleaning device comprises (a) a handle unit having a (i) a handle section and (ii) a support section, (b) a body comprising (i) a deformable foundation supported by the support section (ii) a lofted fibrous material overlaying the foundation (iii) water proof plastic layer covering the fibrous material to prevent water contact of the fibrous material and foundation; (c) a cleaning skirt optionally having (i) a cloth cleaning section for enveloping the body and (ii) an elastic section for selectively retaining the skirt on the body. The cleaning system comprises (a) the cleaning device and (b) a plurality of cleaning skirts. The cleaning method comprises (a) providing a cleaning device as set out above, (b) cleaning a first household item with the device, (c) replacing the used skirt with a second skirt, and (d) cleaning a second household item with the device.

Abstract: An environment-friendly active cloth includes a fiber layer and a active cloth layer, and its manufacturing method. The active-cloth has a rough, properly soft and irregular surface, made of a first catalyst, a second catalyst, paste plant starch, liquid non-grain PVA, and a foam agent of proper weight mixed together. The active cloth layer has many percolating air holes, forming a single unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning cloth for cleaning dirty surfaces comprising a base fabric having two sides with loops of yarn on each side. One side has longer loops of yarn having a normal fibre fineness and shorter loops of microfilament yarn for improved absorbency. The invention also relates to a mop having the cleaning cloth arranged thereon.

Abstract: The golf towel assembly comprises an upper portion for fastening to a golfer's front waist area and a depending lower portion for wiping debris from a golf ball. The lower portion is comprised of a layer of terry cloth having a length between about 15 and 25 centimeters, a width between about 10 and 20 centimeters, and surface area between about 150 and 425 square centimeters. The lower portion has a shape sufficient to accommodate a circle of at least about 10-centimeter diameter so as to permit easy wrapping of the lower portion about a golf ball for cleaning. A major portion of the lower portion can be unobtrusively stowed in the front pants pocket of a golfer to keep the lower portion from interfering with the golfer's swing and yet can be quickly removed to clean a golf ball for putting while the towel assembly is attached to the golfer's front waist area. The ideal shape for the towel assembly is triangular and it is ideally equipped with a golf ball pocket.

Abstract: A dental hygiene wipe for cleaning exterior surfaces and interproximal areas of teeth. The inventive device includes a flexible base substrate having an abrasive cleaning pad coupled to the base substrate. The abrasive cleaning pad includes a plurality of quarter-spherical projections which can be used to effect cleaning and polishing of tooth enamel. The abrasive cleaning pad is preferably comprised of a porous material which can be impregnated with a dentifrice, mouth wash, or other moist substance.

Abstract: A disposable club head wiping patch is removably stuck to the lower portion of a golfer's trouser leg. The outer working surface of the patch includes a layer of scouring material preferably made of a piling of synthetic fiber segments hard enough to wipe off mud and grass debris that may have stuck to the club head.

Abstract: A fibrous pads package comprises a lightweight dispensing package having a dispensing opening and a plurality of discrete fibrous pads sequentially disposed in the dispensing package in an abutting relationship with each other. Each of the plurality of fibrous pads comprises a cleansing portion and a gripping portion of a predetermined size and shape. Each of the pads may have a transitional portion between the cleansing portion and the gripping portion. The cleansing portion has a cleansing portion thickness Tc and a cleansing portion flexural rigidity Rc; and the gripping portion has a gripping portion thickness Tg and a gripping portion flexural rigidity Rg. The cleansing portion thickness Tc is at least about 10% greater than the gripping portion thickness Tg, and the cleansing portion flexural rigidity Rc is at least about 100% less than the gripping portion flexural rigidity Rg. The gripping portion has a distinct gripping edge.

Abstract: A washing implement is formed from links of mesh material and which is suitable for convenient use with a single hand. The hand sponge is formed by gathering loops or tubes of diamond mesh polymeric material into circular links, which are looped together to form the washing implement. At least two links are used and the links are tied closed at each end of the washing implement by a string or cord which connects the first and last links.

Abstract: A scrubbing device provides a first layer of foam material with a second layer of woven synthetic in contact therewith. Preferably the first layer is formed of a close-cell material that is in the shape of a rectangular pad. The second layer is preferably a polyester filament woven with a non-raveling weave. The pad may be encased by the second layer in a partially compressed state. Alternatively, the foam material and the woven synthetic layer can be adhered to one another.

Abstract: An applicator with a surface having a first wetting angle and a first surface area, which surface area has grafted thereto a layer of ion-producing gas plasma having a second wetting angle and a second surface are, wherein the second wetting angle is less than the first wetting angle and the second surface area is greater than the first surface area.

Abstract: A cleansing kit composed of a plurality of layers of absorbent layers or tissues laminated together with an inner one of said absorbent layers being impregnated with a cleaning or other solution and an outer one of said absorbent layers being kept dry by an impermeable plastic middle layer, said inner layer serving to clean a surface being cleaned and/or sterilized and said dry outer layer serving to remove any excess cleaner and loosened residual material from said surface after cleaning has been completed.

Abstract: A personal cleansing implement comprises a substantially rectangular hydrophobic batt. The batt is a piece of knitted tubing made from extruded linear low density polyethylene monofilaments knitted into a tube on a knitting machine having a setting ranging from 32 to 64 needles per machine diameter. The monofilaments have substantially circular cross-sections in the range of 0.003 inches to 0.015 inches diameter. The piece of knitted tubing also has a longitudinal axis with about 6 to about 9 stitches per inch, as typically measured along its longitudinal axis. Furthermore, the piece of knitted tubing is inverted upon itself at least once along its longitudinal axis to form a plurality of concentric layers of tubing, which are then substantially flattened to form the batt. Each of the layers has a similar length and substantially overlaps the other layers. The batt has a top surface, a bottom surface, and two open ends.

Abstract: An absorbant cloth having an agitating feature. The cloth is formed from a base material which exhibits a high degree of absorbancy. In order to achieve this high degree of absorbancy, the base material preferably exhibits a very large surface area, such as a synthetic lamb's wool. The cloth additionally has one or more areas of a rough, bristled material which is efficient at transmitting mechanical forces from movement of the user's hand to the stain. The bristled material is preferably a synthetic fabric, such as that commonly used for indoor/outdoor carpeting. In a preferred embodiment, the absorbant material and the bristled material are formed in alternating bands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved wash-cloth having a plurality of pockets for the simultaneous insertion of soap and/or massaging utensils and other medicating items. The pockets can be secured so that any items inserted in the pockets will not be dislocated during use. In addition, the wash-cloth of this invention has gripping handles intergrally knit to the opposing ends of the main body. These handles are held so that wash-cloth can be safely and easily used, particularly by handicapped persons, to effectively clean and massage the back and other difficult to reach areas. One type of massaging utensil is shown and has two apertured balls, which are held together by knotting a length of material that passes through an apertured rod inserted through the aperture of the massaging balls.

Abstract: An applicator with a surface having a first wetting angle and a first surface area, which surface area has grafted thereto a layer of ion-producing gas plasma having a second wetting angle and a second surface are, wherein the second wetting angle is less than the first wetting angle and the second surface area is greater than the first surface area.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet comprises a network sheet and a nonwoven fiber aggregate formed by the entanglement of fibers of a fiber web and disposed on at least one side of the network sheet. The fibers of the nonwoven fiber aggregate are further entangled with the network sheet, forming a unitary body. The cleaning sheet has the breaking strength of 500 g/30 mm or more, and the elongation at a load of 500 g/30 mm is 10% or less. The fiber aggregate has the entanglement coefficient of from 10 to 500 m. The entanglement coefficient is expressed by the initial gradient of the stress-strain curve measured with respect to the direction perpendicular to the fiber orientation in the fiber aggregate.

Abstract: The invention is a device, and method of making said device, for scrubbing the body, preferably an elongated device for scrubbing a person's back. The scrubber is made from multiple loops of tubular, open-celled, non-porous netting intertwined to form a washing member secured at its ends by grips which may be used to hold the scrubber at each end. The netting should be durable, elastic, easy to clean, and should dry rapidly. A preferable netting is diamond mesh polyethylene netting. The scrubber of the present invention may be used repeatedly without the need for a separate washing to remove dirt and debris. Because the netting is open-celled and made of non-porous material, dirt and can be washed away by simple rinsing during a bath or shower.

Abstract: A device for cosmetically peeling skin with a textile fabric has a textile fabric made of filament yarns or spun yarns that consist of synthetic fibers or silk fibers. The yarn preferably has a structure that is twisted, textured, or twisted/textured. The fibers preferably have a size of less than 3 dtex and the yarns preferably have a size of less than 30 tex. The device may be in the form of a glove, a washcloth, a brush, or a pad.

Abstract: A towel protector includes a waterproof inverted bag provided with a suspension grommet for suspending the bag from a golf cart or the like. Another grommet in the wall of the bag allows passage of a towel suspension cord. The exterior part of the cord is provided with a spring loaded toggle abutting against the grommet. The pressing of a release button of the toggle allows free passage of the cord through the toggle and into the bag. The opening at a lower end of the bag is large enough to allow free movement of towels suspended at the end of the cord out of and back into the bag, as the toggle and the cord are manipulated by the user. The device presents an advantage over known towel protectors in that it is extremely simple in structure and convenient in use as the user does not have to reach into the protective bag to pull the towels out or otherwise manipulate the protecting cover. The towel protector is primarily intended for use as a golf towel protecting device.

Abstract: A washcloth including a pocket for holding an object includes a first piece of fabric having a predetermined length and width. A second piece of fabric having a predetermined length and width is provided wherein the predetermined length and width of the second piece of fabric is smaller in size relative to the first piece of fabric. The second piece of fabric is positioned relative to the first piece of fabric for defining a pocket therebetween with an opening in communication with the pocket being provided for enabling an object to be inserted within the pocket. A third piece of fabric, having a predetermined length and width is provided and is secured relative to the first piece of fabric for providing a closure for the opening provided in communication with the pocket for retaining an object positioned within the pocket.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to rubber coatings for cleaning cloths comprised of foamed rubber and cellulose microfibers that promote biodegradability and enhance water absorbtivity and other desirable properties.

Abstract: A buffing pad adapted to be releasably engaged with a buffing apparatus having a hookface type attachment surface and a method of making the same are taught.

Abstract: An antibacterial aqueous composition comprising a) a zinc acetate complex characterized in that the composition also contains b) from 0.1% by weight to 1.0% by weight of a selected surfactant is disclosed. Nonwoven wipes containing such composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lightweight personal golf ball cleaner, ball marker, and club cleaner in a plastic casing or cylinder about the size of a 12-gauge shot gun shell, the interior of the cylinder having small towel means adapted for wetting before a golf round and means mounting the towel in such a manner that a twist of the cylinder will extend outwardly the towel to expose the towel for cleaning of a ball on a golf course putting green and when not in use, the towel can be twisted back into the cylinder. The implement is of a size whereby it can be clipped onto a golf player's belt, shirt pocket, golf bag and the like.

Abstract: The invention consists of a combination cleaning device and carrying case able to be releasably secured to a golf bag. The body of the device is made from a towel folded and stitched to form two back-to-back pockets on the upper portion of the body, with the lower portions hanging freely thereform, with an optional cleaning brush fastened on the lower front thereof. The pockets may be closed at their tops by hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: Modified ink, method of printing, and articles printed therewith. Abrasive particles are combined with a conventional ink formulation. The ink, including the abrasive particles, is pushed through a conventional screen printing screen and printed onto a substrate, whereby the surface of the substrate acquires an abrasive texture in the areas so printed.

Abstract: A device for applying hygienic and medicinal substances comprising a curved handle, a washing pad holder connected to the curved handle for receiving a cloth, and a cloth fastened to the washing pad holder such that a working surface of the washing pad holder is positioned adjacent to the cloth. A grip portion of +-shaped configuration is fastened to the end of the curved handle opposite the washing pad holder. A hook is connected to the end of the grip portion. The washing pad holder comprises a frame fixedly connected to the end of the handle opposite the grip portion and a depression pan releasably fastened within the frame. The depression pan has a border area of rectangular configuration in surface-to-surface contact with the frame. The frame includes a suitable clip for releasably retaining the depression pan within the frame. The cloth extends over the working surface of the depression pan and is interposed between the depression pan and the frame.

Abstract: Toilet bowl cleaners having inner and outer water-soluble envelopes are disclosed. The inner envelope contains a basic material and the outer envelope contains both the inner envelope and an acidic material. In use, the outer envelope dissolves and thereby releases the acidic material to clean the toilet bowl. The inner envelope then dissolves thereby releasing the basic material contained therein to neutralize the toilet bowl water.

Abstract: A duster-polisher having at least one pocket with or without bottom, made of plastic film, one face thereof being coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive to define a dust collecting adhesive layer, which is, in turn, protected with a back face of a polisher, with an alienating adhesive layer interposed therebetween. The polisher may be a sheet of plastic film or a pocket with or without bottom made of plastic film, one face thereof being flat and smooth to serve as a protector film for the dust catching adhesive layer, whereas the other face, soft, rough and preferably spongy to serve as a polisher face.

Abstract: Processes and compositions are described for the use in foodstuff flavor and aroma and perfume and perfumed article aroma augmenting, modifying, altering and enhancing compositions and as foodstuff, chewing gum, toothpaste, medicinal product, perfume and perfumed article aroma imparting materials of specific isomer and isomer mixtures of 2- and 3-cyclotetradecen-1-ones having the structures: ##STR1## or mixtures of same or mixtures of such 2- and 3-cyclotetradecen-1-ones with cyclotetradecanone having the structure: or cyclododecanone having the structure: ##STR2## Addition of said 2- and 3-cyclotetradecen-1-ones or mixtures is indicated to produce:(a) In food flavorings, a sweet, brown sugar and musky aroma and sweet and musky flavor characteristics (useful for flavor augmentation or enhancement in pear, blackberry, apricot and peach flavors and as a bitterness depressant for such foodstuffs, flavor adjuvants and beverages as black coffee; and(b) In perfumes and perfumed articles, a sweet, musk aroma and exa

Abstract: A cloth for cleansing and wiping composed of a plurality of layers of fabrics being substantially of the same size. Each fabric is woven from yarns of spun rayon. Interstices between individual warp yarns and filling yarns are from 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm. The common borders of said layered fabrics and the portions surrounded by said common borders are stitched.