Abstract: Disclosed is a fibrous web having a first region and at least one discrete integral second region, the second region having at least one portion being a discontinuity exhibiting a linear orientation and defining a longitudinal axis, and at least another portion being a deformation having a plurality of tufted fibers integral with but extending from the first region.

Abstract: To provide a cleaning tool exhibiting excellent cleaning effectiveness. The present invention relates to a cleaning tool comprising a cleaning sheet, and a holding tool for holding said cleaning sheet. The cleaning sheet is provided with: a brush part configured so as to be capable of cleaning an object to be cleaned; a base part; and insertion parts through which holding parts of the holding tool are inserted. The brush part is configured so as to be provided with: a first cleaning region; a second cleaning region; and a bent region which is sandwiched therebetween, and which is formed by being bent by an end of the base part.

Abstract: A wiping board apparatus for cleaning the rectal area of a person following defecation includes a generally planar base that is mountable on a toilet seat. The base is adapted for holding an elongate rail that extends longitudinally in a generally front to back orientation relative to the underlying toilet seat. One or more wiping sheets may be attached to at least one of the base and the rail element for covering the rail element. Following defecation, a user sits on the base and slides over the rail to wipe and clean fecal material from the rectal area.

Abstract: A method for forming a dispersible nonwoven substrate in an aqueous medium including: a) forming an aqueous nonwoven binder including a selected emulsion polymer wherein the polymer has been modified with a compound comprising a tri-substituted N-atom, the compound having a pKb of from 4 to 7; b) contacting a nonwoven substrate with the aqueous nonwoven binder; c) heating the contacted nonwoven to a temperature of from 120° C. to 220° C.; and d) immersing the contacted heated nonwoven in an aqueous medium having a final pH<5 is provided. A dispersible nonwoven substrate in an aqueous medium formed by the preceding method and a method for providing a dispersed nonwoven in an aqueous medium are also provided.

Abstract: A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a mop cloth provided on the base assembly. The mop cloth is mounted to the base assembly by a mop cloth plate that is removable from the base assembly.

Abstract: A cleaning brush is composed of a grip, a brush body, and a tightener. The grip includes a mounting portion running through first and second lateral sides and having an opening formed on a top side thereof, and a retaining portion located at third and fourth lateral sides. The brush body is a spherical reticular member formed of a tubular reticulum and includes a central portion passing through the opening and located at the mounting portion. The holds the central portion and the retaining portion for limiting the relative positions of the brush body and the grip. Thus, the brush body is not subject to sliding with respect to the grip to make the cleaning brush have definite perception of touch and preferable cleaning effect.

Abstract: A fryer cleaning tool with a sheetlike cleaning head configured to receive a sheetlike resilient fryer cleaning pad with an open-ended slitlike cavity therewithin, which pad can be slidably mounted onto the cleaning head.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. According to the representative cleaning element 110, a distance d1 between adjacent ones of the fusion bonded parts 114 is longer than a length d2 or d3 formed on both of the pair adjacent fusion bonded parts 114 and 116 in the respective longitudinal end regions of the cleaning element 110.

Abstract: A long-handled personal holder device for personal cleaning, hygiene, and daily living, and is made of resilient material with extendable finger-like grips. The grips are configured to surely grip a tool, but also to release (e.g., so that a user does not have to soil their hands). The curved handle allows proper reach, and is designed for easy break-down, rinsing and cleaning, and for placement in a compact carry bag. The grips can grip a larger personal hygiene flushable wipe, a smaller flushable pad, a sponge for shower use, and/or a an ointment pad; and are also able to hold more rigidly-handled personal tools, such as a toothbrush, shaver, makeup applicator, pencil, pen, brush, and similar items.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a laminated polishing pad that can be flatly bonded to a polishing platen even if it is large in size. This laminated polishing pad, comprising a polishing layer and a support layer with an adhesive member interposed therebetween, wherein the polishing layer contains 0.5 to 5% by weight of a hydrophilic substance; the support layer is a layer obtained by integrally molding a cushion layer and a resin film having a thermal dimensional change rate of 1.3 to 12.6%; the laminated polishing pad has a concavely warped form in the polishing layer side; and the laminated polishing pad has an average warp amount of 3 to 50 mm at the peripheral edge of the pad.

Abstract: A multilayered premoistened cleaning wipe having: a liquid permeable first layer joined to a liquid permeable second layer and a core disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A cleaning composition is releasably absorbed in the core. The cleaning composition has between about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of surfactant. The wipe has a first colored region and a second colored region.

Abstract: An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include foam cores or floating yarns that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear.

Abstract: In-line methods for manufacturing a plurality of multilayer pads and the resultant pads. Various embodiments of the invention employ one or two thermal bonding stations, such as ultrasonic bonding stations, along with handle folding tooling, to produce two- or three-layer pads in various configurations, without the use of adhesive. Following bonding and handle folding, a cutter, such as a die cutter, is employed to cut through the layers to form individual pads. Pads of various configurations are manufactured, including pads with “L”-shaped handles, handles of “wing” configuration, and “folded” handles.

Abstract: A nonwoven material includes a backing substrate and a functional layer affixed to the backing substrate, the functional layer including thermal-setting fibers. The functional layer can be a nonwoven web including thermal-setting fibers, where the nonwoven web is affixed to the backing substrate. The functional layer can also include thermal-setting fibers and a thermal-setting polymer disposed on the backing substrate. The thermal-setting fibers can be melamine. Thermal-setting fibers can be rigidly fixed within the functional layer. The functional layer can further include a polymer resin.

Abstract: A nonwoven web material that contains fibers formed by compounding at least one polymer with a tackifier is provided. The nonwoven web material can be used as a wipe or tack cloth and can exhibit a dust holding capacity of at least about 10 grams/m2 and a lint potential of less than about 5 fibers/cm2. In addition to containing a tackifier that is compounded with the polymer(s) used to form the fibers of the web, the nonwoven web material can be textured, post-bonded, apertured, or treated with elemental fluorine gas to further improve its dust holding capacity and minimize lint production. In addition, the nonwoven web material leaves minimal residue after contacting a surface.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to layered structures including, but not limited to, one, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain cellulosic fibers and a binder or additive.

Abstract: A wipe structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent material with a barrier layer across a face side of the absorbent material and a preformed lightweight loop fabric disposed across the underside of the absorbent layers with loops projecting away from the absorbent layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning cloth, and in particular a cleaning cloth with two active cleaning surfaces, which includes an element interposed between the above-mentioned surfaces for particular requirements.

Abstract: A pad particularly adapted for surface cleaning. The pad includes an absorbent core having the ability to absorb and retain liquid material, and a liner layer in contact with and covering at least one side of the absorbent core. The liner layer has the ability to retain and wick liquid material through the liner layer. Cleaning apparatus containing such pads and methods of using such pads are also described.

Abstract: A microporous membrane wipe and a method of using such microporous membrane wipe are disclosed. The microporous membrane wipe may be uniaxially or biaxially oriented microporous membrane. The uniaxially or biaxially oriented microporous membrane may be made from one or more block and/or impact copolymers of polyethylene and/or polypropylene. A method of using such a microporous membrane wipe for skin oil blotting is also disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of using such a microporous membrane wipe for cleaning a surface for the removal of fingerprints, smudges and the like, where such surfaces may include, for example, eyeglasses, electronics, cell phones, displays, optical devices, camera lenses, microscope lenses and other precision optics, and/or the like.

Abstract: The current invention involves a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the current invention involves multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive.

Abstract: A multilayered premoistened cleaning wipe.

Abstract: In-line methods for manufacturing a plurality of multilayer pads and the resultant pads. Various embodiments of the invention employ one or two thermal bonding stations, such as ultrasonic bonding stations, along with handle folding tooling, to produce two- or three-layer pads in various configurations, without the use of adhesive. Following bonding and handle folding, a cutter, such as a die cutter, is employed to cut through the layers to form individual pads. Pads of various configurations are manufactured, including pads with “L”-shaped handles, handles of “wing” configuration, and “folded” handles.

Abstract: A new and novel method for cleaning optical surfaces by incorporating a textile made from activated carbon fibers as previously used for air filtration in industrial applications and neuclear-biological-chemical environments.

Abstract: A cleaning tool comprises a cleaning body in which non-woven fabrics and fiber bundles are laminated onto each other. In the cleaning body, the fiber bundles disposed on the outer surface of a cylindrical part in which the holding part of a holder is stored include fiber extending areas in which a plurality of fibers extend parallel with each other in a predetermined direction. These fiber extending areas form a second cleaning portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cloth equipped along one of its lengthwise edges with a protrusion, perpendicular or coplanar to the plane of the cleaning surf aces of said cloth; said protrusion being suitable for being joined to a mop base with a gripper mouth.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sole wipe configured to dispose one or more removable cleaning pads about the inside of a calf or lower leg of a user. The sole wipe may comprise a single or a plurality of removable cleaning pads. A plurality of cleaning pads may be disposed in a stacked configuration. The sole wipe also comprises a securing device configured and disposed to releasably secure each removable cleaning pad about the inside of a calf or lower leg of the user. The sole wipe may also be configured to dispose one or more cleaning pads about an ankle brace. The sole wipe may also comprise a base configured to be secured about the inside of a calf or lower leg of a user with the securing device and dispose the one or more cleaning pads therewith.

Abstract: A reusable cleaning sheet for removing debris from a surface comprises a main body having a top surface and a bottom surface and scrubbing elements affixed on the top surface. The scrubbing elements are defined as protruded dots spaced closely apart and disposed uniformly throughout the top surface of the main body. The protruded dots are adaptable for scrubbing the debris due to friction created by the protruded dots and the main body is capable of absorbing the debris released by protruded dots without scratching the surface. The protruded dots provide lubrication to permit greater movement through the hard surface when the main body is wet. The bottom surface is free of scrubbing elements and is used to remove dust from dry surfaces and moisture from damp surfaces. The cleaning sheet can be removably attached to a cleaning device. The cleaning sheet can be used in both wet and dry surfaces.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hygiene product comprising at least one layer of a nonwoven wherein the nonwoven layer comprises man-made cellulosic fibers wherein the layer or the layers has or have a rewet value of equal to or less than 30% and a liquid strike through time of equal to or less than 6 seconds for the use in disposable hygiene products, such as diapers, feminine pads and incontinence products or in wet wipes like toilet wipes, facial wipes, cosmetic wipes, baby wipes and sanitary wipes for cleaning and disinfection.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the removal of foreign matter, such as oil and dust, from the end faces of optical fiber and optical fiber connectors. Cleaning is effected by bringing carbon nanotube material into contact with an end face to create a differential adhesion in the proximity of the end face that more strongly attracts foreign matter residing on the end face to the carbon nanotube material than its attraction to the end face. The carbon nanotube material is applied with cleaning swabs or tapes that are used to clean end faces with swiping actions.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet and a cleaning tool which have improved usability. The cleaning sheet is attachable to a cleaning-sheet mounting member. The cleaning sheet has a center section made up of a cleaning surface and at least one end section disposed at one or more sides with respect to the center section in a predetermined direction. The end section has a first portion having a first elongation percentage and a second portion having a second elongation percentage which is higher than that of the first portion. The second portion is disposed in said direction between the first portion and the center section and is constructed so as to be supported by the cleaning-sheet mounting member at the boundary between the first and second portions. The cleaning tool is provided with the cleaning sheet.

Abstract: A technique for forming fibers (e.g., nanofibers, microfibers, etc.) from an aqueous spinning solution is provided. Through careful control over the nature and relative concentration of the components in the solution, fibers can be formed that remain relatively water resistant. To help accomplish these unique features, a pH-sensitive polymer is employed in the spinning solution that is generally soluble in water at a certain pH value, yet generally insoluble in water at a different pH value. This property allows for selective adjustment of the pH both before and after spinning to control the water-solubility of the polymer as desired.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet that is attachable to a cleaning sheet-attaching component and is characterized in having a central part configuring a cleaning surface and at least one end provided on at least one side of the central part in a prescribed direction. The at least one end has a first part with a first elongation percentage and a second part with a higher elongation percentage than the first part. The second part is provided between the first part and the central part in the prescribed direction, and the sheet is configured so as to be detachably held on the cleaning sheet-attaching component at the boundary between the first part and the second part. Also configured is a cleaning implement provided with said cleaning sheet.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus capable of holding soap or other cleansers is described. The apparatus includes a washcloth for scrubbing and abrasion and a pouch or pocket made of relatively more permeable material for holding soap. The soap is held on both sides by relatively more permeable fabric and is not obscured by the more permeable material of typical washcloths, and yet the apparatus includes a washcloth for comfortable bathing. The pouch may include a closure for retaining the soap.

Abstract: A wipe structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent material with a barrier layer across a face side of the absorbent material and a preformed lightweight loop fabric disposed across the underside of the absorbent layers with loops projecting away from the absorbent layers.

Abstract: An improved pouf or soap-holding lathering and scrubbing device which can conveniently hold a bar of soap and create copious aerated lather when wetted and massaged or manipulated comprises a sheet of mesh material which is formed or folded into a compact mass or arrangement. The sheet is formed or supplied in an endless loop or ring which is then compressed in a direction parallel to the sheet to form a ring of compressed or folded mesh material that has a recess. The compressed ring is then secured in its compressed state by two or more ties. A cord can be threaded through the compressed ring and cinched by an O-ring or other device to enable the cord to hold a bar of soap in the recess.

Abstract: A cleaning pad (28) is disclosed. The cleaning pad (28) includes a base sheet (202) bonded to a fiber mat (203) and exhibits improved debris retention without leaving a residue on a surface to be cleaned when a volatile additive is applied to the pad (28).

Abstract: An improved brush assembly is presented herein comprising a first shaft receiving a second shaft having an outer diameter, creating a shaft assembly. A slot is cut into the second shaft from an outer end to a point proximate the first shaft. A jacket is fitted over a portion of the second shaft, and a cleaning assembly is inserted into and retained in the slot of the shaft assembly. The cleaning assembly comprises a bottom cleaning member and a side cleaning member, wherein the bottom cleaning member comprises a retainer and a cleaning pad extending beyond the end of the second shaft, and the side cleaning member comprises a side cleaning paddle extending beyond an outer diameter of the hollow shaft.

Abstract: A duster including a sleeve and one or more fibrous bundles attached to the sleeve. The sleeve is constructed to include one or more channels within the interior of the sleeve for receiving prongs of a duster handle. The fibrous bundles are attached to the surface of the sleeve or through the sleeve. The channels within the sleeve may include one or more narrowing areas to facilitate retention of the prongs within the sleeve.

Abstract: To better facilitate the application and removal of make-up on the skin, including on the face, and especially around the eyes, the present invention provides a wiping product having two or more lobes which substantially conform to both the user's finger and the area around the user's eyes. The wiping product is not secured to the user's finger or worn like a glove, but rather is simply supported by one or more fingers in use. In this manner, the wiping product is both simple to use and provides excellent application and removal of make-up in often hard to reach areas, such as the recesses of the eyes.

Abstract: A multilayered premoistened cleaning wipe having: a liquid permeable first layer joined to a liquid permeable second layer and a core disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A cleaning composition is releasably absorbed in the core. The cleaning composition has between about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of surfactant.

Abstract: A hanging towel is disclosed. The hanging towel comprises a towel with four generally perpendicular edges formed of a water-absorbing fabric. In one embodiment, two hanging slits are located on the towel allowing the towel to be hung on a peg, or similar shaped object. The two hanging slits are located on the hanging towel on opposing edges of the hanging towel, each at a location in a middle portion of the hanging towel and near the opposing edges. A slit reinforcing stitching area surrounds the two hanging slits. The slit reinforcing area consists of a frame stitch area, an outside stitch area, a fill stitch area and an inside stitch area.

Abstract: A textile applicator for application of a sanitizing and/or disinfecting solution to a surface. The applicator incorporates a plurality of direct spun polyester microfiber yarns to define a textile surface which does not bind or inactivate quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine-based or peracetic and/or other peroxygen based sanitizing and/or disinfecting agents. Thus, the sanitizing and/or disinfecting agent is readily released to the surface being treated without any requirement of pre-loading surface binding sites or applying a charge-modifying surface treatment.

Abstract: A cleaning article optionally removably attachable to a handle. The cleaning article has a layer of tow fibers and a layer of sheet material, joined together in a layered construction. The sheet has apertures therethrough, so that the tow fibers may intercept the apertures. By intercepting the apertures, the tow fibers can become entangled, promoting fluffing of the tow fibers.

Abstract: A pad includes a leading edge, a trailing edge having a thickness different from a thickness of the leading edge, a first portion oriented to engage a surface, and a second portion oriented to engage the surface. The second portion is more fluid absorbent than the first portion.

Abstract: A cleaning substrate (1) comprising an absorbent layer (2); a surface layer (3) comprising a macro-apertured laminate (31) of a thermoplastic formed film (32) and a nonwoven layer (33); wherein said thermoplastic formed film (32) is in direct contact with said absorbent layer (2), and said macro-apertured laminate (31) has a thickness (35) of from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.

Abstract: A golf tool kit comprises a casing having a through hole, a reel fixed in the casing, a divot repair tool detachably attached to the casing, a ball marker magnetically attached to the divot tool, a belt clip rotatably attached to the casing opposing the divot repair tool, a flexible material retractably extending via the through hole from the reel, a holder having a hole, a first towel extending from the holder, and a second towel extending from the holder.

Abstract: Steam applicators, steam applicator frames, and steam appliance systems in which a steam applicator can be maneuvered to clean and sanitize all kinds of surfaces, not merely floors.

Abstract: A polishing pad is adapted for use on a polishing tool. The polishing tool has a support surface for receiving the polishing pad. The polishing pad comprises a polishing layer comprising a fabric polishing surface and a backing layer, the backing layer having an inner and outer surface. The outer surface of the backing layer is adapted to mechanically or adhesively attach in removable fashion to the support surface of the polishing tool. The polishing pad includes a middle layer made from a non-foam, solid thermoplastic polymer in the form of a flexible sheet. The middle layer self-bonds bonded to the polishing layer and the inner surface of the backing layer to form a three-layer polishing pad.

Abstract: A long-handled personal holder device for personal cleaning, hygiene, and daily living, and is made of resilient material with extendable finger-like grips. The grips are configured to surely grip a tool, but also to release (e.g., so that a user does not have to soil their hands). The curved handle allows proper reach, and is designed for easy break-down, rinsing and cleaning, and for placement in a compact carry bag. The grips can grip a larger personal hygiene flushable wipe, a smaller flushable pad, a sponge for shower use, and/or a an ointment pad; and are also able to hold more rigidly-handled personal tools, such as a toothbrush, shaver, makeup applicator, pencil, pen, brush, and similar items.