Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a cleaning robot is provided. The cleaning assembly includes a motor, a transmission mechanism coupled with the motor, and a cleaning device comprising a shaft having a first gear coupled with the transmission mechanism and a cleaning module mounted to an end of the shaft. The transmission mechanism is configured to drive the shaft to rotate through the first gear. The shaft is configured to move axially. The cleaning module is configured to clean a surface area.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a head part to which a cleaning sheet is attached; and a handle part which is connected to the head part and which is for gripping by a user. The head part includes a top surface part which forms an upper surface side and to which the handle part is connected; and a bottom surface part which forms a lower surface side. The bottom surface part is formed to be freely attachable/detachable with respect to the top surface part. Due to this configuration, it is possible to provide a cleaning tool which can easily clean both low places such as a floor surface and high places such as a ceiling and the upper part of a wall.

Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has plural squeegee blades joined by a head. The head has a slot therethrough. A sheet may be longitudinally move over one or more than one of the blades to renew its surface before, during or after use. Each squeegee blade may have a dedicated sheet. The sheet(s) may travel through the slot to originate from or be stored within the head.

Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally a sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate to apply the liquid to the target surface. One or both of the sheets may be disposed in a cartridge insertable to and removable from the device.

Abstract: A hand-gripable presentation marker carrier is disclosed for holding and quickly accessing a plurality of different color presentation markers. The carrier includes a hand-gripable support element including a plurality of marker-tip receiving structures disposed along a surface of the hand-gripable support element, the surface of the hand-gripable support element supporting each of the marker-tip receiving structures. The carrier can also include an eraser housing for receiving an eraser assembly. The plurality of presentation markers are held perpendicularly with respect to the surface of the support element, and each marker-tip receiving structure is shaped so as to grip a marker at its tip-end and hold it to the common hand-gripable support element regardless of the orientation of the common hand-gripable support element. The eraser assembly is sized such that it fits snugly within the eraser housing, and can be inserted and removed from the eraser housing with convenient and comfortable force.

Abstract: A cleaning tool includes a handle having first and second ends and upper and lower surfaces extending between the first and second ends. The major portion of the upper surface is convex and a major portion of the lower surface is concave. A cleaning head hingedly secures to the handle proximate the second end and is positioned above the upper surface of the handle. The upper surface of the cleaning surface adapted for removing dust and dirt. The point of hinged securement is eccentric such that the area of the cleaning surface extending away from the handle is greater than the area of the cleaning surface between the first and second ends of the handle. A layer of compressible material secures to the board portion between the board portion and the absorptive material. The compressible material has a radius of curvature chosen to conform to an automobile windshield.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is disclosed that provides multiple functions useful in cleaning windows and similar surfaces. There is a support head that has three sides, one being a cleaning liquid applicator side and two presenting an absorbent sheet. The liquid applicator side can apply a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned and optionally can provide scrubbing to the surface. The sheet can perform rough drying followed by finish drying, and/or other functions. Replacement liquid applicator cartridges and replacement sheets, or stacks of sheets, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a paddle and a cleaning element. The paddle is removably attachable to the handle. The handle includes oppositely extending end pins which are pivotally received in receivers carried on the paddle. At least one of the receivers has a bore which receives on of the handle end pins. At least one of the receivers is formed with separable members for forming a snap-connection with one of the handle end pins. The cleaning element has side edges with elastic to draw the ends of the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a support pad with a planar side and a side opposed to the planar side. An electrostatic cleaning sheet is detachably secured across the planar side of the pad. An elongated arm is secured at one end to the opposed side of the support pad. An elongated handle has one end secured to the other end of the arm by a locking joint which selectively locks the handle to the arm at a plurality of predetermined angular positions. A rubber blade which forms a squeegee is also secured to the opposed side of the support pad.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and system includes at least one handle, at least one paddle, and at least one cleaning element. The handle is a pivotally attachable to each paddle. The cleaning element has elastic to draw the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. A receiver is mounted on each paddle and movably receives one end of the handle.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a pipline by providing a filter or a number of filters adapted to reside in the pig launcher of the pipeline. The filters can be used to remove debris and impurities from the fluid flowing in the pipeline during a pigging operation. Alternatively, the filters may be retained in the pig launcher for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and system includes at least one handle, at least one paddle, and at least one cleaning element. The handle is a pivotally attachable to each paddle. The cleaning element has elastic to draw the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. A receiver is mounted on each paddle and movably receives one end of the handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a window positioned between the passenger compartment of a pick-up truck and a cab enclosure covering a bed of the pick-up truck. The apparatus includes a single, unitary, one piece, generally planar, elongate body having a first enlarged end for receiving a soft material cleaning cover for cleaning a window surface, an elongate middle portion, and a second enlarged end opposite from the first enlarged end. At least one hand-grip portion or handle is formed integrally in one piece with the body along at least one outer edge. A squeegee portion can be integrally formed with the second enlarged end, if desired. The plurality of stiffening ribs can extend around peripheral edges of the body and transversely across a surface of the middle portion from a notch formed along one side to another notch from along an opposite side in a zig-zag pattern.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a paddle and a cleaning element. The paddle is removably attachable to the handle. The paddle has a peripheral edge defined in part by opposed first and second ends. The paddle has an arcuate shape between the first and second ends. The cleaning element is one of a plurality of interchangeable bodies, each having one major surface engagable with one major surface of a paddle and side edges having elastic mounted thereon to draw the ends of the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. In one aspect, the cleaning apparatus forms a cleaning system including a plurality of handles, a plurality of paddles and a plurality of cleaning elements releasably interconnectable into a cleaning apparatus formed of one handle, one cleaning element and one paddle.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a paddle and a cleaning element. The paddle is removably attachable to the handle. The paddle has a peripheral edge defined in part by opposed first and second ends. The paddle has an arcuate shape between the first and second ends. The cleaning element is one of a plurality of interchangeable bodies, each having one major surface engagable with one major surface of a paddle and side edges having elastic mounted thereon to draw the ends of the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. In one aspect, the cleaning apparatus forms a cleaning system including a plurality of handles, a plurality of paddles and a plurality of cleaning elements releasably interconnectable into a cleaning apparatus formed of one handle, one cleaning element and one paddle.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a support pad with a planar side and a side opposed to the planar side. An electrostatic cleaning sheet is detachably secured across the planar side of the pad. An elongated arm is secured at one end to the opposed side of the support pad. An elongated handle has one end secured to the other end of the arm by a locking joint which selectively locks the handle to the arm at a plurality of predetermined angular positions. A rubber blade which forms a squeegee is also secured to the opposed side of the support pad.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and system includes at least one handle, at least one paddle, and at least one cleaning element. The handle is a pivotally attachable to each paddle. The cleaning element is one of a plurality of interchangeable bodies, each having one major surface engagable with one major surface of a paddle and side edges having elastic to draw the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. A receiver is mounted on each paddle and pivotally receive one end of the handle. In one aspect, a ball element is mounted at the first end of the handle and is moveably mounted in the receiver. A plug carrying a ball seat is insertable into the receiver to lock the ball in the receiver.

Abstract: A hand-supported wiper for cleaning automobile windshields comprising a carrier member, a finger grip on one surface of the support member and a cleaning pad on the other surface of the support member which is fabricated of an absorbent fibrous material and has an adhesive on one surface releasably adhering the pad to the carrier member. The carrier member provides a shallow recess in which the cleaning pad is disposed with marginal portions of the pad extending at least to the peripheral edge of the carrier member. The grip has a passage in which the user's fingers extend and which is generally parallel to the carrier member, and has arcuate recesses in which the user's fingers seat.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a paddle and a cleaning element. The paddle is removably attachable to the handle. The cleaning element is one of a plurality of interchangeable bodies, each having one major surface engagable with one major surface of a paddle and side edges having elastic mounted thereon to draw the ends of the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. A first pair of receivers are mounted on each paddle and pivotally receive one end of the handle. A second pair of receivers, mounted in conjunction with the first pair of receivers on a paddle or as a separate element on a paddle, receive a second handle.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a paddle and a cleaning element. The paddle is detachable and pivotally attachable to the handle. A spring biased slider carried on the handle has a pivot pin on one end releasibly engagable with a hinge receiver on the paddle. The cleaning element is one of a plurality of interchangeable bodies, each having one major surface engagable with one major surface of a paddle and side edges having elastic mounted thereon to draw the ends of the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasibly attach the body of the cleaning element about the paddle. The bodies are formed of an absorbent material for use as a drying element and with an intermediate fluid carrying layer and a rough mesh layer for use as a scrubbing element.

Abstract: A combination cleaning tool for cleaning surfaces, in particular, glass surfaces such as windshields. The cleaning tool includes an elongate shaft with a head portion coupled to the distal end of the elongate shaft. An elongate resiliently flexible squeegee blade is coupled to the head portion. A resiliently compressible sponge member is coupled to the head portion distal the squeegee blade. Coupled to each end of the head portion is a resiliently compressible scrubbing pad each designed for scrubbing debris off of a surface.

Abstract: A window cleaning squeegee of the type having a handle and a head extending transverse to the handle, with the head having first and second elongated channels formed on opposite sides thereof. The first channel receiving a cleaning assembly comprising a sponge, an enveloping net-like webbing and a stiffener element. The stiffener element has an end which is located outside the first channel and which engages the sponge and the webbing. This end being of essentially triangular cross-section. The second channel further includes an elongated rubber blade slidingly received therein.

Abstract: A windshield cleaning tool includes a cleaning member which is preferably triangular in shape with rounded corners and a bottom with a corrugated cleaning surface. There is a handle member hingedly connected to the top of the cleaning member. Preferably the cleaning member has a rounded front, first and second sides diverging away from the front and a back extending between the sides. The bottom of the cleaning member has a plurality of corrugations which may be transverse with respect to a center line. There may be a chamois-like outer layer and a foam inner layer on the bottom of the cleaning member.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the inside surfaces of vehicle windshield glass. A flat wiping member has an elongate handle secured to pivot simultaneously about a pair of perpendicularly arranged axes. The handle may be rotated into positions parallel to the wiping member, to reach into sharply angled recesses between the glass and dashboard.

Abstract: A window cleaning device of the type having a handle, a head attached to the handle and a sponge mounted in a longitudinal channel in the head of the washer is provided. A net-like web envelops the sponge. The cleaning device includes an improved stiffener having an elongate body provided with a pair of shoulders extending along the body on both sides thereof. A plurality of protrusions are integrally formed with and extend outwardly from the shoulders on both sides of the elongate body. The stiffener has a pair of flanges one located at each end of the elongate body for locating the body in the channel and preventing movement of the body in the channel. The protrusions act to compress multiple portions of the sponge between the ends of protrusions and the channel walls which creates a plurality of highly compressed areas at these points adjacent less compressed areas between the highly compressed areas into which excess sponge can flow.

Abstract: A window washing tool with variably positionable handles and removable washing sleeves comprising a head formed with a generally rectangular block having a front face, a rear face, front and rear edges and side edges therebetween, the head being formed with a plurality of centrally disposed apertures and four attachment apertures spaced laterally from the central apertures. A central plate formed with a planar lower section with a plurality of apertures and positionable on the upper rear face of the head with the apertures of the head in alignment of the apertures of the plate, the plate having an upstanding ball. Coupling bolts with associated nuts for releasably coupling the plate to the head. A pair of support sheets each with a pair of apertures extending therethrough, the support sheets being formed with a curved configuration and positionable over the sides of the head with the apertures of the sheets in alignment with the laterally disposed apertures of the head.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the inner surfaces of the front and rear windows of automobiles, said device having a cleaning part connected to a handle, the angle of inclination of the cleaning part relative to the handle being freely adjustable by way of an exchangeable knuckle joint without altering the angle of rotation of the cleaning part relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The cleaning part is arched, ensuring uniform, flat cleaning of the inner surfaces of the automobile windows.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the inside surface of an automobile windshield comprising a rigid support member in the form of a tapered housing having a generally triangular shaped cross-section in a first transverse plane and a rectangular shaped cross-section in a second transverse plane othogonally related to the first plane, and a replaceable flexible cover fitted on the support member having a first portion of cleaning material and a second portion of drying and/or polishing material. In an alternative arrangement, a self-contained cleaning substance storage reservoir is disposed between the cover and the support member and a manually activatable flexible bulb is provided for facilitating selective transfer of the cleaning substance from the reservoir to the cover for eventual application to the inside surface of an automobile windshield.

Abstract: An apparatus for wet cleaning in particular window panes includes an elongated carrier for a removable, fur-like cleaning body surrounding said carrier and a shaft-like handle being mounted at said carrier rectangularly thereto. The cleaning body has an outer cover with a longitudinal slot by means of which it can be applied to the carrier. This apparatus is superior as compared with the known apparatuses in that a holder is secured to the front end of the handle which has at each of its ends short threaded pins, two elongated arms being screwed onto the threaded pins which forms, together with the holder, the carrier for the cleaning body which is open at both ends. The longitudinal slot in the outer cover of the cleaning body is associated with the holder and comprises a length corresponding to that of the holder together with a threaded pin.

Abstract: A window cleaning device consisting of a sponge, a head for supporting the sponge and a stiffener web for stiffening the sponge and securing the sponge with respect to the head. The stiffener has a pair of ridges which are located within a channel formed in the head in a face-to-face relationship with respect to flanges at the outer edge of the channel formed in the head so as to compress the sponge between the ridges and the flanges of the head to firmly secure the sponge within the head.