CA2373677A1 - Manual cleaning sponge - Google Patents
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- CA2373677A1 CA2373677A1 CA002373677A CA2373677A CA2373677A1 CA 2373677 A1 CA2373677 A1 CA 2373677A1 CA 002373677 A CA002373677 A CA 002373677A CA 2373677 A CA2373677 A CA 2373677A CA 2373677 A1 CA2373677 A1 CA 2373677A1
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- cleaning sponge
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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
- A47L17/04—Pan or pot cleaning utensils
Abstract
The subject matter of the invention is a deaning sponge which allows for simple and efficient dish-washing, especially of glasses, cups and narrow an d deep utensils. The cleaning sponge, subject matter of the invention, having a body (1) comprising a bottom (3) and an uprising side face or faces (2), whi ch at least partially comprises a substantially tapered portion (4) having diminishing cross-dimensions in the direction facing away from the bottom (3 ).
Description
MANUAL CLEANING SPONGE
The subject matter of the invention is a cleaning sponge which allows simple and efficient dish-washing, especially of glasses, cups and narrow and deep dishes. The invention is ranked in the class A47L 13/16 of the classification of patents.
The problem which cannot be efficently solved with the existing ~o versions of cleaning sponges and similar devices is that of easy and effective washing of narrow and deep dishes, as well as glasses and cups, and efficient cleaning of the edges of glasses, cups, etc.
Hand washing of dishes with the existing commercial varieties of sponges poses a problem with deep and narrow dishes, and especially fragile glasses and cups. The existing sponges, which are too short to reach to the bottom of deeper and narrower dishes, must be squeezed and pressed into the vessel and then turned with the finger-tips or a suitable object (handles of tableware, etc.) to be able to wash the dish bottom thoroughly. Such procedure is also impractical for those with long 2o nails, and turning the squeezed sponge with finger-tips may also be dangerous in the case of fragile dishes, since the sponge, pressed in this way, cannot easily be rotated inside the dish (glass). If greater pressure is applied, there may be a danger of injury from the breakage of, for instance, a glass-rim.
Edges of dishes, glasses and cups are also difficult to clean with ordinary sponges; for simultaneous cleaning of the outside and the inside edge of a dish, the sponge must be bent first and then pressed around the edge of the dish, while rubbing it. With a curved sponge we usually cannot clean narrow ustensils because of the thickness of the sponge.
The cleaning sponge, which is the subject matter of invention, has a conoidal body (in the form of a cone, pyramid ...), where one end plane, e.
~o g. the bottom, is wider. and the opposite plane, e.g. the top surface is narrower. For easier cleaning of edges an incision has been made in the body.
The cleaning sponge will be explained in more detail in the main version and in the corresponding figures, which present:
Figure 1: cleaning sponge, subject of invention, in basic version, axisymmetric view;
Figure 2: variants of cleaning sponge, subject of invention, in axisymetric view;
2o Figure 3: cross-section A-A of the cleaning sponge, subject of invention, with an incsion.
The subject matter of the invention is a cleaning sponge which allows simple and efficient dish-washing, especially of glasses, cups and narrow and deep dishes. The invention is ranked in the class A47L 13/16 of the classification of patents.
The problem which cannot be efficently solved with the existing ~o versions of cleaning sponges and similar devices is that of easy and effective washing of narrow and deep dishes, as well as glasses and cups, and efficient cleaning of the edges of glasses, cups, etc.
Hand washing of dishes with the existing commercial varieties of sponges poses a problem with deep and narrow dishes, and especially fragile glasses and cups. The existing sponges, which are too short to reach to the bottom of deeper and narrower dishes, must be squeezed and pressed into the vessel and then turned with the finger-tips or a suitable object (handles of tableware, etc.) to be able to wash the dish bottom thoroughly. Such procedure is also impractical for those with long 2o nails, and turning the squeezed sponge with finger-tips may also be dangerous in the case of fragile dishes, since the sponge, pressed in this way, cannot easily be rotated inside the dish (glass). If greater pressure is applied, there may be a danger of injury from the breakage of, for instance, a glass-rim.
Edges of dishes, glasses and cups are also difficult to clean with ordinary sponges; for simultaneous cleaning of the outside and the inside edge of a dish, the sponge must be bent first and then pressed around the edge of the dish, while rubbing it. With a curved sponge we usually cannot clean narrow ustensils because of the thickness of the sponge.
The cleaning sponge, which is the subject matter of invention, has a conoidal body (in the form of a cone, pyramid ...), where one end plane, e.
~o g. the bottom, is wider. and the opposite plane, e.g. the top surface is narrower. For easier cleaning of edges an incision has been made in the body.
The cleaning sponge will be explained in more detail in the main version and in the corresponding figures, which present:
Figure 1: cleaning sponge, subject of invention, in basic version, axisymmetric view;
Figure 2: variants of cleaning sponge, subject of invention, in axisymetric view;
2o Figure 3: cross-section A-A of the cleaning sponge, subject of invention, with an incsion.
Figure 1 presents an axisymmetric view of the cleaning sponge, in the main version. The body (1) of the sponge passes from a wider, grasping portion (2) on the lower side to the bottom (3) in the form of a rectangular plane. The wider gripping part (2) serves as a good sponge grip during s usage. The body of the sponge (1) is narrowed at the top and passes into a cone-shaped upper portion (4), which may end in the upper part (5) in the shape of a rectangular plane.
The bottom (3) and the upper part (5) may also have the shape of a round plane, which does not limit the applicability of the proposed ~o invention.
In one or both narrower longitudinal planes of the body (1) of the sponge, there may be a groove (6) in the form of a semi-circular slot ending in a point towards the top of the body (1). The groove (6) permits both, a better grip of the body (1) of the sponge, and directs the 15 superfluous water, which is not absorbed by the sponge itself during washing.
Figure 2 shows variants of the cleaning sponge, which is subject of invention, in axisymmetric view. Thus the body of the sponge (1 ) may pass into a cone-shaped upper part (4), which is rounded off, or the 2o cleaning sponge may have a body (1 ) shaped ergonomically, in an irregular prismatic form.
The surface of the body (1 ) of the sponge may be level, uneven, rippled with inclination, indented and/or interrupted, or grooved. The bottom (3) and the upper part (5) of the sponge may also be coated with addition of abrasive materials or abrasive layer, which allows both, for a better grip and for more efficient cleaning.
The body (1) of the sponge may have an incision (7) on one or several s spots, which enables the cleaning of edges of glasses, plates and cups.
The incision itself or the incisions are so designed that the inner structure of the sponge does not keep on tearing during usage.
The advantages of the proposed version of the cleaning sponge are seen above all in the easier washing of narrow and deep utensils, since ~o the sponge can easily turn inwards, as it is not compressed. Exertion of less force while using the sponge, which is not squeezed, results also in lesser probability of damage, especialty to edges of glasses and tiny cups.
Incsions made in the sponge also enable simultaneous cleaning of the outside and the inside edge of washed-up dishes, thus easing and ~s simplifying work and reducing the risk of cuts on chipped glasses and dishes.
The shape of the invented sponge, illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 allows for the washing of deep utensils with its cone-shaped upper portion (4) and top part (5), and of smatter surfaces with its lower gripping part (2) or 2o wider shaped bottom (3), and of larger surfaces with the side of the body (1) itself, which is longer than in the ordinary sponge. So the work is performed more quickly and safely.
The bottom (3) and the upper part (5) may also have the shape of a round plane, which does not limit the applicability of the proposed ~o invention.
In one or both narrower longitudinal planes of the body (1) of the sponge, there may be a groove (6) in the form of a semi-circular slot ending in a point towards the top of the body (1). The groove (6) permits both, a better grip of the body (1) of the sponge, and directs the 15 superfluous water, which is not absorbed by the sponge itself during washing.
Figure 2 shows variants of the cleaning sponge, which is subject of invention, in axisymmetric view. Thus the body of the sponge (1 ) may pass into a cone-shaped upper part (4), which is rounded off, or the 2o cleaning sponge may have a body (1 ) shaped ergonomically, in an irregular prismatic form.
The surface of the body (1 ) of the sponge may be level, uneven, rippled with inclination, indented and/or interrupted, or grooved. The bottom (3) and the upper part (5) of the sponge may also be coated with addition of abrasive materials or abrasive layer, which allows both, for a better grip and for more efficient cleaning.
The body (1) of the sponge may have an incision (7) on one or several s spots, which enables the cleaning of edges of glasses, plates and cups.
The incision itself or the incisions are so designed that the inner structure of the sponge does not keep on tearing during usage.
The advantages of the proposed version of the cleaning sponge are seen above all in the easier washing of narrow and deep utensils, since ~o the sponge can easily turn inwards, as it is not compressed. Exertion of less force while using the sponge, which is not squeezed, results also in lesser probability of damage, especialty to edges of glasses and tiny cups.
Incsions made in the sponge also enable simultaneous cleaning of the outside and the inside edge of washed-up dishes, thus easing and ~s simplifying work and reducing the risk of cuts on chipped glasses and dishes.
The shape of the invented sponge, illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 allows for the washing of deep utensils with its cone-shaped upper portion (4) and top part (5), and of smatter surfaces with its lower gripping part (2) or 2o wider shaped bottom (3), and of larger surfaces with the side of the body (1) itself, which is longer than in the ordinary sponge. So the work is performed more quickly and safely.
Claims (15)
1. Cleaning sponge having a body (1) comprising a bottom (3) and an uprising side face or faces (2), characterized in that at least partially it comprises a substantially tapered portion (4) having diminishing cross-dimensions in the direction facing away from the bottom (3).
2. Cleaning sponge according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (3) has a substantially circular circumference.
3. Cleaning sponge according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (3) is shaped substantially polygonal.
4. Cleaning sponge according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (3) is shaped substantially rectangular.
5. Cleaning sponge according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (3) is shaped substantially triangular.
6. Cleaning sponge according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that the body (1) is truncated on the side facing away from the bottom (3).
7. Cleaning sponge according to claim 6, characterized in that the truncation is oblique.
8. Cleaning sponge according to any one of claims 1-5 characterized in that the body (1) is round off on the side facing (2) away from the bottom (3).
9. Cleaning sponge according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the bottom (3) has round off corners forming a transition to the side face or faces (2).
10. Cleaning sponge according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the side face or faces (2) comprise two opposing grooves (6) extending over at least a part of said side face or faces (2).
11. Cleaning sponge according to claim 10, characterized in that the bottoms (3) of the opposing grooves (6) have a constant distance.
12. Cleaning sponge according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the body (1) shows at least one slit (7) near the bottom (3).
13. Cleaning sponge according to claim 10 or 11 and 12, characterized in that the slit (7) is positioned in one the opposing grooves (6).
14. Cleaning sponge according to any one of claims 10-13, characterized in that the grooves (6) are shaped substantially semi-circular.
15. Cleaning sponge according to any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the body (1) has an abrasive portion or layer on at least part of the side face or faces (2).
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| SIP-9900118 | 1999-05-17 | ||
| SI9900118A SI20241A (en) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-05-17 | Dish sponge |
| PCT/SI2000/000011 WO2000069322A2 (en) | 1999-05-17 | 2000-05-17 | Manual cleaning sponge |
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| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2373677A1 true CA2373677A1 (en) | 2000-11-23 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002373677A Abandoned CA2373677A1 (en) | 1999-05-17 | 2000-05-17 | Manual cleaning sponge |
Country Status (10)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP1178749A1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2002543905A (en) |
| CN (1) | CN1354636A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU4794700A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2373677A1 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE20022742U1 (en) |
| NO (1) | NO20015619L (en) |
| PL (1) | PL351029A1 (en) |
| SI (1) | SI20241A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2000069322A2 (en) |
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| WO2006000762A2 (en) * | 2004-06-23 | 2006-01-05 | Switchkey Intellectual Property Limited | Hand-utility interface |
| WO2008003979A1 (en) | 2006-07-06 | 2008-01-10 | Switchkey (Iom) Limited | A hand utility interface |
| NL1033835C2 (en) * | 2007-05-11 | 2008-11-13 | Adamas Handelsonderneming B V | Sponge with scouring pad, has pad provided on narrow side so that top and bottom sides can be used to absorb moisture |
| KR101885314B1 (en) * | 2011-04-12 | 2018-08-06 | 송치호 | Scrubber with a form supporter |
| CN106572780A (en) * | 2014-05-31 | 2017-04-19 | 穆尔蒂施蒂克有限责任公司 | Cleaning and/or disinfecting device for the rim or part of a piece of tableware that comes in contact with a consumer's mouth |
| JP2016137178A (en) * | 2015-01-29 | 2016-08-04 | キクロン株式会社 | Cleaning tool |
| US11465596B1 (en) * | 2021-07-12 | 2022-10-11 | Carl Freudenberg Kg | Wheel cleaning apparatus and method |
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- 1999-05-17 SI SI9900118A patent/SI20241A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 2000-05-17 CA CA002373677A patent/CA2373677A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-05-17 EP EP00930059A patent/EP1178749A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2000-05-17 JP JP2000617783A patent/JP2002543905A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2000-05-17 DE DE20022742U patent/DE20022742U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-05-17 WO PCT/SI2000/000011 patent/WO2000069322A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-05-17 CN CN 00807596 patent/CN1354636A/en active Pending
- 2000-05-17 PL PL35102900A patent/PL351029A1/en unknown
- 2000-05-17 AU AU47947/00A patent/AU4794700A/en not_active Abandoned
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| NO20015619D0 (en) | 2001-11-16 |
| NO20015619L (en) | 2001-11-16 |
| JP2002543905A (en) | 2002-12-24 |
| CN1354636A (en) | 2002-06-19 |
| EP1178749A1 (en) | 2002-02-13 |
| SI20241A (en) | 2000-12-31 |
| DE20022742U1 (en) | 2002-07-11 |
| PL351029A1 (en) | 2003-02-24 |
| WO2000069322A2 (en) | 2000-11-23 |
| AU4794700A (en) | 2000-12-05 |
| WO2000069322A3 (en) | 2001-04-12 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Discontinued |