Special Work Patents (Class 15/210.1)
  • Patent number: 7665177
    Abstract: A cleaning swab has an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a diameter. The handle has a cleaning head end. A cleaning head is formed from a sheet of non-linting material having a predetermined thickness so as to form a predetermined cleaning head diameter. The material forms a seal-less tip and a pair of longitudinal side seals extending along longitudinal sides of the cleaning head. Excess material forms a cleaning surface suitable for standard polish and angle physical connector polished end faces. A sleeve has a central opening for receiving the handle such that the cleaning head extends beyond an open end of the sleeve. Use of a first predetermined thickness of material forms a first swab having a cleaning head having a first diameter cleaning head and use of a second different predetermined thickness of material forms a second swab having a second different diameter. The sleeve is configured to interchangeably receive the first swab and the second swab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Illnois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Forrest
  • Publication number: 20100037409
    Abstract: A cleaning device for scanner includes a handhold portion and a cleaning portion including a window cleaning surface. The handhold portion and the cleaning portion are fixed together, and the thickness of the handhold portion is larger than that of the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion further includes a loading body. The loading body can be a hard or flexible flat board that has a first end, which is fixed with the handhold portion, and a second end. The cleaning process of the cleaning device for the scanner is simple. The window cleaning surface can be replaceable or not and is cheap when manufactured, suitable for being used in any scanner having an immovable scanning module relative to its housing, and more practically, for cleaning the glass window and roller of small size and any portable scanner, so as to maintain scanning quality and scanning precision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: QISDA (SUZHOU) CO.,LTD
    Inventors: Liu-Zhi Yang, Ying-Qi Zhu
  • Publication number: 20100031462
    Abstract: A tool is provided for repairing or restoring the surface of a golf ball. A portable, hand-held, lightweight tool comprises one or more abrasive surfaces for repairing or lessening burs, gouges, scratches and other damage from the cover of a golf ball. The tool may be made from a pliable, deformable material, such as foam rubber, to conform to the curved surface of a golf ball. The tool may include a fastener so that the tool may be attached to a belt loop, golf bag, key chain, golf cart, or the like. In other exemplary embodiments, the tool may be an article of clothing or other golf equipment, such as a glove, towel, or golf club cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Jon Hassfurther
  • Publication number: 20100024145
    Abstract: The Energized Curling Broom is a traditional curling broom the head of which is bearing an energy source and an energy transferring device capable to deliver, during the course of a curling game, additional energy to the ice and favor not only for easing the control over the direction and distance of the moving curling rock, but also permitting older and feeble player to participate fully in the curling game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Johannes Peter Hoesli
  • Patent number: 7653961
    Abstract: A device for cleaning vehicle windshields assists in placing the user's hand in a favorable position to more easily clean the inside of a windshield with a wiping motion. The device includes a base having a padded member attached to its bottom side. A cleaning member is removably attached to the top side of the base. The device has straps that encircle the base and the padded member. The user's hand is placed through the straps such that the top side of the user's hand is against the bottom of the padded member. The user positions their hand to place the top side of the cleaning member against the windshield moving their hand in a wiping motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy Paul Probasco
  • Publication number: 20100017992
    Abstract: A cleaning implement for cleaning a ceiling fan blade is provided. The cleaning implement includes a frame, a single cleaning cloth, and gripping portion. The frame has an open end and a closed end opposite the open end so that the frame defines a fan blade receiving opening. The opening receives the ceiling fan blade therein when the ceiling fan blade has a width that is smaller than, equal to, or larger than a width of the first fan blade receiving opening. The single cleaning cloth is removably disposed on the frame so that a cleaning surface of the single cleaning cloth can contact at least one surfaces of the ceiling fan blade. The gripping portion is connected to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Quinlan, Jeffrey T. Mulreed, Paul H. Adams
  • Publication number: 20100017983
    Abstract: A combination-type golf club cleaner is provided. A combination-type golf club cleaner includes a body, and a panel attached to the body to remove extraneous substances remaining on a head of a golf club, the panel made of a material capable of generating frictional force or a coarse synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: O-shik SONG
  • Publication number: 20100017929
    Abstract: A bath towel bib including a collar adapted to form a releasably securable loop around a user's neck, an actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck, and an absorbent cloth fixedly attached to the collar and operatively arranged to hang from the collar in front of the user's torso when the loop is releasably secured around the user's neck, wherein the actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck is operatively arranged to actuate when the absorbent cloth is pulled in a direction away from the user's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Mary Kenney
  • Patent number: 7650664
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an economical and disposable cleaning tool which may be prepared by a simplified manufacturing process involving a reduced number of steps. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning pad and a handle, the cleaning pad having a pocket for receiving the handle. The cleaning pad may be provided with a top sheet and a fiber bundle. The top sheet is folded over and bonded to provide a cleaning portion and a back portion, and the fiber bundle is disposed on the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion and the back portion of the folded sheet are bonded together forming the pocket for the handle to be disposed therein. The handle may include a hinge to enable the handle to be repeatedly folded over for convenient storage or easily extended for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: First Quality Retail Services, LLC
    Inventors: Marianne Henderson, Ruth Levy, Diane Massaglia, Anita Heft
  • Patent number: 7650663
    Abstract: Disclosed is a brush head useful for cleaning toilet bowls and for other cleaning applications. The brush head is flushable after use and insertable in a permanent type wand. The brush head may be a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable material. The sheets are compressed to bind them together into a stack. Surface indentations and piercing of layers at the indentations are used to bind the brush head layers together more securely without the need for binding adhesives, and to facilitate clamping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Michaels, Mark J. Skorski
  • Publication number: 20100012139
    Abstract: A foot scrubber device and method comprises a scrubbing base having two exposed surfaces. Each exposed surface has at least one attachment means disposed along each outer longitudinal edge and covers substantially the entire edge perimeter therein. A hook and loop strap is adjustably attached to the attachment means to secure a user's foot therein. In another embodiment two or more hook and loop straps are used to secure the user's foot. In another embodiment, at least one attachment means is disposed along an outer edge that covers less than an entire edge perimeter therein. In a method of use, the user straps on one or more of the foot scrubbers, applies a cleaning product if desired and then moves their feet in a pattern effective for cleaning a surface such as a bathtub or shower stall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph Perez
  • Publication number: 20090320228
    Abstract: An improvement in the wash cloth that is used for washing one's body, rub or dry in parts that are hard to reach. This oblong hand gripped washing cloth, is used to massage the back, legs or stomach as manipulation of the cloth by rubbing or stroking back and forward movements for remedial or hygienic purposes. The washing cloth is long enough for your hands stretched out you can grip the sides. The average marketing size is approximately five to six inches in width and approximately seventy two inches long. The large marketing size is approximately six to seven inches in width and approximately ninety six inches long. The edges are made with sewing a Sergers stitch, bias, or a trim. The material used is either Polyester Fiber, Terry Cloth or 100% Cotton or a combination. The washing cloth can be personalized or monogram with fringed edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Ginger Peskura
  • Publication number: 20090311033
    Abstract: A bath product includes a flexible main body having an inside provided with a receiving space to receive a soap and a side provided with an entrance connected to the receiving space. Thus, the main body can co-operate with the body lotion or the soap to clean a user's body. In addition, when the main body is combined with the soap, a large number of bubbles are produced by the three-dimensional multi-layer porous hollow structure of the main body to clean the user's body easily and quickly. Further, the residual water contained in the main body is drained quickly by the three-dimensional multi-layer porous hollow structure of the main body, thereby enhancing the drying effect of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Chiu-Fu Lin
  • Patent number: 7631390
    Abstract: A cleaning card for use in cleaning internal surfaces of machine components includes a substrate having a central plane between opposed outer surfaces, a machine direction dimension defined between opposed end edges and a transverse direction dimension defined between opposed side edges. The opposed surfaces have a plurality of discrete raised working areas for engaging and cleaning internal surfaces of the machine components. The working areas each include a peak and a peripheral wall having an edge remote from the peak and the peak of each raised working area is further from the central plane than the edge of the peripheral wall remote from the peak. The cleaning card substrate has an effective working thickness that is greater than the nominal thickness between the opposed surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Enefco International, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Klein, John Edward Condon, Stephen Anthony Bouchard
  • Publication number: 20090293215
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising first and second pads each having a cleaning portion. The apparatus includes a means for attaching the first and second pads to a shoe. The first and second pads are configured so that a golf club head can be cleaned with the cleaning portions of the first and the second pads, while the first and the second pads are attached to the shoe. A connecting portion may connect the first pad and the second pad. First and second straps may be connected to the first and second pads, wherein the first and second straps may have first and second attachment devices located on them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Ke Zhou
  • Patent number: 7607188
    Abstract: This invention embodies six different teeth cleaning aspects in one teeth cleaning apparatus. These aspects are: (i) use of an abrasive surface supported by a pad that is rubbed for cleaning exposed and easily reachable part of the teeth, (ii) use of bristles for reaching spaces between teeth and gum lines and between two teeth, (iii) use of a sponge under the abrasive surface that delivers plaque cleaning and anti-bacterial agent to the teeth surface, (iv) use of a woven cloth like surface with the ability to absorb and remove the food/acid film from the teeth, (v) ability to clean teeth with little or no use of water, (vi) use of a one time throw away cleaning head for better hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Tara Chand Singhal
  • Publication number: 20090260166
    Abstract: A portable Frisbee Golf disc washing assembly includes a carrying case, which also houses extra discs. The carrying case is rectangular-shaped, has a flap cover, and has sidewalls that are zippered open or closed. The interior surface of the case is slightly padded, and the exterior surface has pockets monolithically formed there with. An adjustable carrying strap is included. The assembly further includes a cleaning mechanism stored within the carrying case that has a pair of interchangeable cleaning pads. A crank handle is attached to rotatable gears that rotate the pads. The handle is attached to a main center gear. There are additional gears on each side of the mechanism that assist in the movement of the pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Joseph HARTMAN, Summer Mekka WRIGHT
  • Publication number: 20090260173
    Abstract: An article for the wet/damp wiping of surfaces comprises a moisture-absorbing wipe that provides at least one surface of the article, the wipe comprising bamboo fibres. The wipe may be formed from a textile material and contains at least 10%, preferably at least 30%, by weight of bamboo fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Carmen Martin Rivera, Alain Terrier, Estrella Cabrero Gomez
  • Patent number: 7603739
    Abstract: A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Douglas J Minkler, Russell E. Bell
  • Publication number: 20090255834
    Abstract: A toilet cleaning device having a surface (7) which is deformable to conform to the shape of a surface to be cleaned. The deformable surface (7) is on a cleaning head (6) in the shape of a convex disc made of anti-bacterial rubber. The perimeter of the cleaning head (6) is surrounded by a scraping rim (8) to assist in the removal of stubborn marks. The deformable surface (7) of the cleaning head (6) may have a plurality of teat-shaped projections (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Taxi Studio Limited
    Inventors: Spencer Buck, John Lamb
  • Publication number: 20090255075
    Abstract: A grill tool, a pad usable with the grill tool, and a method of making and using the grill tool are disclosed. Such a grill tool is configured for cleaning a surface while maintaining the surface at a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface. The grill tool includes a tool head and a tool handle. The tool head includes an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a cleaning pad to the head so as to present a major cleaning surface and opposite minor cleaning surfaces. The tool handle may be configured to include handles capable of maintaining a user's hands horizontally and vertically spaced apart along the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian P. Carlson, Scott R. Limback, Christine M. Rock, Joseph P. Kaper
  • Publication number: 20090249572
    Abstract: A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Douglas J. Minkler, Russell E. Bell
  • Patent number: 7591040
    Abstract: A cleaning tool, which in some instances may be a mop, for use in cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning tool includes a frame and a primary cleaning member that is carried by the frame. The primary cleaning member is configured for removing generally smaller size particles from the surface that is cleaned. A secondary cleaning member is included and is also carried by the frame. The secondary cleaning member is configured for removing generally larger size particles from the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Fung Jou-Chen, Jeffrey D. Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20090217474
    Abstract: The invention is a disposable sanitizing wipe 21 inches long by 2 inches wide used to sanitize the area between the toilet tank and toilet and the area between the toilet and floor. Urine and other bacteria can get between the toilet and tank and also under the toilet Wipes are used to floss between the areas. The sanitizing wipes kill germs that cause odors. The cleanest bathroom isn't truly clean or odor free until the toilet is flossed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Pamela K. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7581273
    Abstract: A disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt adapted to fit on a user's hand, such as a child, is provided. The disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt releasably contains a personal care composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: George Christopher Dobrin, Teresa Lynne Horton, Michael Wayne Mason
  • Patent number: 7581276
    Abstract: A cleaning pad is provided that is disposable into a toilet after cleaning. Also provided is a laminated body of cleaning pads, and a cleaning tool that holds the cleaning pad or the laminated body of cleaning pads. A cleaning pad is formed in such a manner that an intermediate layer containing water-degradable pulp is interposed between two layers of water-degradable nonwoven fabric or water-soluble pulp paper, and the cleaning pad comprises a cleaning composition. A laminated body of cleaning pads is provided by forming cleaning pads in layers, and a cleaning tool holds the cleaning pad or the laminated body of cleaning pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Professional Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Makoto Endo, Ryuji Kawamoto
  • Publication number: 20090211049
    Abstract: A tool for cleaning thin ducts and/or channels (“ducts”) including the mouthpiece blowing duct(s) of musical instruments such as recorders and whistles, which tool is a thin plastic-like strip with a tongue (forward) portion followed by a corrugation pattern of wave-like surfaces which must compress in order for the tool to enter and pass through the duct to be cleaned. The user threads the tongue through the duct and grabs the finger-hold portion revealed, then pulls the tool completely through; as the compressed wave-like surfaces travel through the duct they act like squeegees, cleaning the walls and carrying the moisture and debris out; the compressed surfaces decompress/relax once outside the duct restriction. The user cleans the dirty tool on a tissue or towel and the tool is ready for reuse. The tool can be inexpensively mass produced by common methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen Fields
  • Patent number: 7578884
    Abstract: A device made of flexible material for cleaning sharp-tipped dental instruments. The device contains a) a finger rest, b) a stem, and c) an open container having a textured exterior surface, an interior surface, and a top. The exterior surface may have a girth near the top. The interior surface may be rough and contain a plurality of prongs and ribs. The top has a protective rim. For use, gauze is put into the container and the gauze is contacted with the sharp tip of the dental instrument. Pressure is applied to the container to help create a firm contact between the gauze and the instrument. The prongs help to keep the gauze in place while the instrument is being removed. The use of this device helps prevent puncture wounds or cuts caused by the dental instrument and the accompanying possibility of infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Regina A. Cetrangelo
  • Publication number: 20090193598
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Edwin J. Sprague
  • Publication number: 20090193605
    Abstract: A universal bath sponge having a sponge body with a generally rectangular rigid center plate is disclosed. The sponge has a foam core having first and second foam sections separated by the rigid center plate. A first extension attaches to two corners of the body at the center plate, and a second extension attaches to the remaining corners at the center plate, allowing one to bathe the whole. A soft covering material on the first foam section, and a rough covering on the second foam section provide the bather with a choice of scrubbing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Eduardo F. D'Angelo
  • Publication number: 20090188060
    Abstract: A bath puff having a source of soap embedded therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Jacqueline Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20090178222
    Abstract: The present invention is particularly to the design of the flushable wet wipe. The Glory Wipe as it is called has been designed to address the needs of users who have limited range of motion while cleansing personal areas of the body. The wipe enhances or extends the reach of its user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Doris Jean Flemister, Rose Mary Harper
  • Publication number: 20090178218
    Abstract: A cloth accessory includes a cover member of a soft and flexible material, which forms an enclosure having an opening therein. An insert is configured to fit within the cover member and hold the opening of the cover member in an open position with a substantially constant size and shape. A cloth is coupled to the cover member and has a first and second configuration. The cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member for storage in the first configuration. In the second configuration the cloth is extended through the insert and the opening of the cover member, and substantially out of the cover member for use while remaining coupled to the cover member. An associated method for cleaning or treating a device includes providing a cloth accessory, orienting the cloth into the second configuration and contacting a device with the cloth to clean or treat the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Darren Jones
  • Publication number: 20090172905
    Abstract: Disclosed is a towel including a pouch provided integrally with a cover unit selectively closing an opening formed at one side thereof, and a towel body kept in the pouch and selectively taken out of the pouch so as to be used. Since the towel body kept in the pouch is selectively taken out of the pouch so as to be used, the towel does not obstruct outdoor activities, and is handy to carry about and keep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Patent number: 7552500
    Abstract: A cleaning device is configured for cleaning a male portion of an aligning-type fiber optic connector. The device includes a container having an opening in a face formed in a side of the container. A plurality of discrete soft, large work surfaces are disposed on a face formed in a side of the container. The surfaces are disposed in side-by-side relation to one another having open regions between the surfaces. The open regions are at an elevation lower than an elevation of the plurality of work surfaces. A plurality of cleaning wipes are located inside the container. The wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Forrest, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090159487
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Deborah Tacoma
  • Publication number: 20090151105
    Abstract: A golf towel is provided which includes a single, composite towel article having a top end, bottom end and consists of a first inner sheet, a second outer sheet and a third sheet between the first inner and second outer sheets. The three sheets are bound together to form the single composite towel article. The towel article is folded in half to form a fold line and bound along the fold line so as to form a pair or towel flaps having facing interior sheeting surfaces of the first inner sheet, external sheeting surfaces of the second outer sheet, and a gap open at the bottom end of the towel article. The first inner sheet comprises bamboo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Jeremiah Bohannon, Darrell S. Staley
  • Publication number: 20090151104
    Abstract: The present invention is a wash glove consisting of an elongated cylindrical tube of elastic terry cloth material, with opposite first and second openings formed on the tube. A thumb aperture is formed on the tube between the first and second openings, said thumb aperture dimensioned to permit the user's thumb to pass there through when the glove is worn. The tube has a diameter which is dimensioned to permit the wearer's hand to be inserted into the tube from the first opening and through the second opening. The terry cloth material is sufficiently elastic and the diameter of the tube is sufficiently narrow that the tube resiliently clings and conforms to the user's hand when the hand is inserted into the tube. The length of the tube between the first and second openings is selected such that when the glove is worn on the user's hand, the second opening of the tube is positioned adjacent the user's fingers and the first opening of the tube is positioned adjacent the user's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Backstein
  • Patent number: 7546657
    Abstract: A cleaning tool for cleaning mobile electronic devices includes a base member which is manufactured from a first predetermined material and which has a cleaning portion and an elongated handle portion which is attached to and extends from the cleaning portion. A cleaning member is manufactured from a second predetermined material and is attached to the cleaning portion. As second cleaning member may be attached to a free end of the handle portion which is preferably tapered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Karen Gurley
  • Patent number: 7546659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable golf ball cleaner to wipe off dirt attached to a surface of a golf ball during playing of golf. The golf ball cleaner comprises a cleaner body including a concave portion having a curved surface, a wipe-off part formed on an inner wall surface of the concave portion, and a lid to open and close the concave portion of the cleaner body. Because the golf ball cleaner can be easily carried by a golf player, by putting it in a pocket or hanging it from the waist, and the player is capable of rotating the golf ball in the concave portion having the curved surface while securely holding the golf bail by hand, the dirt attached to the surface of the golf ball can be thoroughly wiped off by the wipe-off part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Tatsuzawa Kasei Corporation
    Inventors: Masahiko Tatsuzawa, Takenori Tatsuzawa
  • Publication number: 20090144878
    Abstract: A bathroom textile article, particularly a bathrobe, includes a first part and a second part made of embossed microfiber non-woven fabric. The first and the second parts of non-woven fabric are superimposed on one another and joined together so as to present areas of superposition at which the two parts of non-woven fabric are free from mutual engagement, particularly in order to define volumes or pockets of air constituting a barrier to the transmission of moisture and/or heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Emilio MINA
  • Publication number: 20090144924
    Abstract: A towel easily wrapped and fixed about a body of a wearer, the towel having a substantially planer rectangular main body and at least one opening in the main body configured for securing the towel to the body of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Chazon Stein
  • Publication number: 20090144923
    Abstract: A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: SCOTT J. TUMAN, Robert J. Maki, Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Byron E. Trotter, Scott D. Gullicks
  • Patent number: 7543352
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a contoured cooking surface is disclosed. Methods of cleaning a cooking system with the cleaning apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Grill Sponge, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Schaaf
  • Patent number: 7543350
    Abstract: A lightweight tool for applying compound to drywall and like surfaces is achieved by using closed-cell foam to form an application layer secured to a stiff plate. A handle secures to the stiff plate to facilitate use. An application layer made of closed cell foam of substantially uniform thickness nonetheless provides a lower surface having contoured perimeter portions by conforming to a plate having upwardly sloping perimeter regions. In an alternative embodiment, perimeter portions of an upper surface of an application layer are formed to be downward sloping. The upper surface of the application layer may be secured to the lower surface of a plate. The downward sloping portions may be deformed upwardly to be flush with the plate, creating corresponding upwardly sloping portions on the lower surface of the application layer. In yet another embodiment, the application layer is formed or machined to have an upwardly sloping perimeter portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventors: Arthello C. Cheney, Bonnie G. Cheney
  • Patent number: 7540055
    Abstract: A cleaning card for use in cleaning internal surfaces of machine components includes a substrate having a central plane between opposed surfaces thereof, a machine direction dimension defined between opposed leading and trailing end edges and a transverse direction dimension defined between opposed side edges. The opposed surfaces each have a plurality of discrete raised areas, each including a peak and an inclined peripheral leading wall including an edge remote from the peak. The peak of each raised area is further from the central plane than the edge of the inclined peripheral leading wall remote from the peak and leading walls of a plurality of discrete raised areas have edges defining openings therein for assisting in removing debris from the machine components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Enefco International, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen Alan Bailey
  • Publication number: 20090126138
    Abstract: A fiber optic component cleaning device includes a folder having a base, a cover and a separator. The cover and the separator are opposite one another relative to the base. The folder has a width. The base and cover have a fold therebetween such that the cover folds onto the base and the base and separator have a fold therebetween such that the separator folds onto the base. The base and cover have about an equal length and the separator has a length less than the length of the base and cover. A plurality of cleaner sheets are disposed in the folder. The cleaner sheets have a width that is about equal to or less than the width of the folder and have a length that is about equal to or less than the length of the base and cover. A top-most fresh cleaner sheet is separated from the plurality of cleaner sheets and is positioned on the separator sheet for cleaning the connector. When soiled, the soiled cleaner sheet is removed and discarded. A method for cleaning a fiber optic connector is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Edward J. Forrest, JR., Paul M. Blair
  • Publication number: 20090126137
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a tool for removing dried ink from whiteboards using a bonded media made of intertwined surface fibers in a semi-compact, sponge-like material. In one embodiment, the bonded media is made of laminated polyester or PVC with alternating high-melt and low-melt fibers to create weak layers in the bonded media. The bonded media is placed on a pad, mitten, or glove and bonded to a scrim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: FILTRATION GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Edward F. Lyons
  • Patent number: 7533437
    Abstract: This painting tool comprises a unique swiveling pad painter with a positive locking spring to lock the pad painter in a fixed position when desired. The spring projects through a threaded portion of the handle coupling to lock the pad in a fixed position. The spring may be overridden when moving to another fixed position. A unique contoured handle configuration is included to assist painting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Perry Gartner
  • Publication number: 20090119857
    Abstract: A golf clubhead cleaning device. The cleaning device is a single or multilayer flexible band which is secured to a golf shoe without interfering with the cleats. The device is elastic and stretches sufficiently to be slid over the circumference of a golfer's shoe, and when released, retracts sufficiently to snugly fit and remain in place. The outer surface includes an abrasive surface portion which a golf clubhead is rubbed against to remove any dirt. The lower portion of the device is sized to rest against the sole of a golf shoe such that it does not interfere with the cleats. The outer surface rests snugly against the golf shoe and does not protrude or interfere with the golfer's walking or swing. The outer surface may be detachable and replaceable. Indicia may be displayed on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Barry Yurman, Jeffrey Gerstel