EP3763275A1 - Accessoire de nettoyage - Google Patents
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- EP3763275A1 EP3763275A1 EP19200656.7A EP19200656A EP3763275A1 EP 3763275 A1 EP3763275 A1 EP 3763275A1 EP 19200656 A EP19200656 A EP 19200656A EP 3763275 A1 EP3763275 A1 EP 3763275A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
- A47L13/16—Cloths; Pads; Sponges
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L17/00—Apparatus or implements used in manual washing or cleaning of crockery, table-ware, cooking-ware or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L17/00—Apparatus or implements used in manual washing or cleaning of crockery, table-ware, cooking-ware or the like
- A47L17/04—Pan or pot cleaning utensils
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- This invention relates to a cleaning accessory and more particularly to a cleaning accessory with a slit to aid in cleaning.
- a method for using the cleaning accessory is also disclosed.
- the cleaning accessory In order to be useful, the cleaning accessory must be strong enough to thoroughly clean the dishes, but also must not damage the dishes. This is especially true for more delicate dishes such as china and glassware.
- cleaning the rim and interior of the glass can be difficult as the glass is generally breakable and the rim and interior can be hard to reach.
- a cleaning accessory that makes it easier to clean dishes and also, easier to clean difficult to reach places in delicate dishes will be a useful invention.
- cleaning sharp objects such as knives can be dangerous.
- the sharp objects must be cleaned, yet doing so can pose risks to the user who can cut or otherwise injure himself or herself.
- a cleaning accessory that will allow a user to thoroughly clean sharp objects while reducing the risk of harm or injury to the user will be a useful invention.
- An objective of the present invention is the provision of a cleaning accessory with a scrubbing layer and a scouring layer to allow great flexibility.
- an objective of the present invention is the provision of a cleaning accessory with a slit.
- an objective of the present invention is the provision of a cleaning accessory with an aperture to aid in gripping the cleaning accessory.
- an objective of the present invention is the provision of a method of using the cleaning accessory.
- This invention discloses a cleaning accessory and throughout the disclosure references are made to the cleaning accessory being used to clean dishes. However, these references are meant to be exemplary and are not meant to limit the scope of the disclosure in any manner.
- the cleaning accessory can be used to clean any suitable object (including industrial, household, or otherwise) and all such objects are encompassed by this disclosure.
- This invention discloses, as the preferred embodiment, a cleaning accessory with a scrubbing layer and a scouring layer.
- a scrubbing layer and a scouring layer are defined below.
- a layer, material, or surface suitable for scrubbing is intended to remove material present on the surface of the object to be scrubbed without significantly abrading or scratching the surface or removing more than minor amounts of material comprising the object to be scrubbed.
- Material affixed to a layer of the cleaning accessory or a material comprising a layer of the cleaning accessory which makes it suitable for scrubbing forms a scrubbing layer.
- a layer, material, or surface suitable for scouring is intended to remove material present on the surface of the object to be scoured and/or remove material which has chemically or physically bonded with the surface of the object to be scoured and will significantly abrade, scratch, or remove more than minor amounts of material from the object to be scoured.
- Material affixed to a layer of the cleaning accessory or a material comprising a layer of the cleaning accessory which makes it suitable for scouring forms a scouring layer.
- the cleaning accessory be made of an open-cell foam surrounded by a flexible non-porous coating. It is optional that the open-cell foam be an ester-based foam, an ether-based foam, or a silicone-based foam which is durable, non-watersoluble, and resistant to crushing and chemical interaction.
- the flexible non-porous coating material can be a post-mold spray-applicated coating molded onto the cleaning accessory, applied to the cleaning accessory via a dip or drench, or by any other reasonable means.
- the coating can permeate the body of the cleaning accessory to any degree so long as the coated surface retains the properties described herein.
- silicone coatings can extend the life of the cleaning accessory, collect debris more effectively than open-cell foam alone or many other kinds of coating material, add UV resistance, enhance the open cell foam's elasticity and strength in water or with use of cleaning chemicals and can be applied in either a clear coat or in any desired color.
- Cleaning accessory 100 has outer edge 102, top surface 104, and base 106.
- Cleaning accessory 100 has top layer 130 and bottom layer 140. It is preferred, but not required, that top layer 130 is a scrubbing layer and bottom layer 140 is a scouring layer or that top layer 130 is a scouring layer and bottom layer 140 is a scrubbing layer. Cleaning accessory 100 also has slit 110. Slit 110 has interior 112. In the preferred embodiment, slit 110 extends from the top surface 104 to the base 106 of cleaning accessory 100.
- Slit 110 extends from the outer edge 102 of cleaning accessory 100 and through top layer 130 and bottom layer 140 and toward the accessory interior 142 of cleaning accessory 100 and deviating from center 108 by an angle or a curved line. Slit 110 is offset from center 108 of cleaning accessory 100. Slit 110 can be located anywhere on cleaning accessory 100 as long as it is offset from the center 108. It is preferred, but not required, that slit 110 be curved.
- Cleaning accessory 100 also has aperture 120.
- Aperture 120 has aperture interior 122.
- Aperture 120 serves as a gripping point for the thumb or the fingers of the user to grip the cleaning accessory 100 securely for use.
- cleaning accessory 100 can be used to clean sharp objects such as a knife.
- a knife is used as an example of a sharp object that can be cleaned with cleaning accessory 100 and the knife is meant to be an example, but not limit the scope of objects that can be cleaned with cleaning accessory 100 and all objects that can be cleaned with cleaning accessory 100 are encompassed by this disclosure.
- the knife or other sharp object is inserted into slit 110 with the sharp side of the knife or other sharp object pointing outward toward the outer edge 102 of the cleaning accessory 100.
- This allows the sharp side of the knife or other sharp object to be cleaned by the cleaning accessory 100 while keeping the sharp side away from the hands and/or body of the user.
- Cleaning accessory 100 can clean both sides of the knife or other sharp object in this manner. Also, since slit 110 is not enclosed on both sides and is open on the outer edge 102, the knife or other sharp object can be removed without causing damage to the material of the cleaning accessory 100.
- Cleaning accessory 100 can be used to clean glasses or other objects with edges.
- a glass is used as an example of an object with edges that can be cleaned with cleaning accessory 100 and the glass is meant to be an example, but not limit the scope of objects that can be cleaned with cleaning accessory 100 and all objects that can be cleaned with cleaning accessory 100 are encompassed by this disclosure.
- the edge of the glass or other object can be inserted into the slit 110 of cleaning accessory 100. This way both sides of the glass or other object can be cleaned by cleaning accessory 100. This is especially beneficial for glasses and other objects that may have hard to reach places for cleaning.
- slit 110 is curved. This provides even more advantages for the user of cleaning accessory 100.
- the user can place the cleaning accessory so that the curvature (or off-center position if slit 110 is not curved) of slit 110 allows for the majority of the cleaning accessory 100 to be on the outside of the glass while a smaller portion of the cleaning accessory 100 is on the inside of the glass.
- the placement of slit 110 on the glass or other object to be cleaned is preferred to be favored towards the outer edge 102 of the cleaning accessory 100 as opposed to directly in the center 108. This provides great advantages because with less of the cleaning accessory 100 inside of the glass or other object, there is a reduced chance of breaking the glass or other object. While a curved slit 110 is preferred, any form of slit 110 can be utilized and is encompassed by this disclosure.
- An exemplary method for using the cleaning accessory comprises the following steps. As will be obvious to persons of ordinary skill in the art, the steps, or steps equivalent thereto, may be practiced in any reasonable order which will produce the desired result.
- STEPS 2 and 3 can be repeated as many times as desired.
- STEPS 3 and 4 can be in any interchangeable order and STEPS 3 through 5 can be repeated as necessary.
- STEPS 6 and 7 can be in any interchangeable order and STEPS 6 through 8 can repeated as necessary.
- a person can engage in STEPS 3 through 5 and STEPS 6 through 8 for the same object for as many times as desired and the groups (STEPS 3 through 5 and STEPS 6 through 8) can be in any desired order and used as many times as desired.
- the entirety of STEPS 1 through 8 can be repeated for as many objects as desired.
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- Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| US16/508,088 US20200100641A1 (en) | 2018-09-28 | 2019-07-10 | Cleaning accessory |
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| EP3763275A1 true EP3763275A1 (fr) | 2021-01-13 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP19200656.7A Withdrawn EP3763275A1 (fr) | 2019-07-10 | 2019-09-30 | Accessoire de nettoyage |
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| EP (1) | EP3763275A1 (fr) |
| CA (1) | CA3059982A1 (fr) |
Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2700787A (en) * | 1951-02-07 | 1955-02-01 | James V Trapanese | Slotted resilient disk member for drying fishing lines and the like |
| FR1533385A (fr) * | 1967-06-07 | 1968-07-19 | Elekal Soc | Articles pour le nettoyage de la vaisselle |
| US4517702A (en) * | 1983-06-29 | 1985-05-21 | Jackson Frank W | Endoscopic scrub device |
| WO2002021990A1 (fr) * | 2000-09-15 | 2002-03-21 | Kaminstein Imports, Inc. | Eponge nettoyante multicouche a suspendre |
| US20090276971A1 (en) * | 2008-05-07 | 2009-11-12 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Cleaning sponge |
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- 2019-09-30 EP EP19200656.7A patent/EP3763275A1/fr not_active Withdrawn
- 2019-10-24 CA CA3059982A patent/CA3059982A1/fr not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2700787A (en) * | 1951-02-07 | 1955-02-01 | James V Trapanese | Slotted resilient disk member for drying fishing lines and the like |
| FR1533385A (fr) * | 1967-06-07 | 1968-07-19 | Elekal Soc | Articles pour le nettoyage de la vaisselle |
| US4517702A (en) * | 1983-06-29 | 1985-05-21 | Jackson Frank W | Endoscopic scrub device |
| WO2002021990A1 (fr) * | 2000-09-15 | 2002-03-21 | Kaminstein Imports, Inc. | Eponge nettoyante multicouche a suspendre |
| US20090276971A1 (en) * | 2008-05-07 | 2009-11-12 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Cleaning sponge |
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| CA3059982A1 (fr) | 2021-01-10 |
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