EP0458655A1 - Produits et matériaux de nettoyage - Google Patents

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EP0458655A1
EP0458655A1 EP91304759A EP91304759A EP0458655A1 EP 0458655 A1 EP0458655 A1 EP 0458655A1 EP 91304759 A EP91304759 A EP 91304759A EP 91304759 A EP91304759 A EP 91304759A EP 0458655 A1 EP0458655 A1 EP 0458655A1
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Ralph John Brammer
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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
    • 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
    • A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
    • A47L1/06—Hand implements
    • A47L1/15—Cloths, sponges, pads, or the like, e.g. containing cleaning agents

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  • This invention relates to materials and products for the cleaning of glass, and is particularly concerned with the cleaning of windows.
  • the present invention is based upon the use of a material comprising absorbent cellulosic fibres, preferably in block form.
  • the block comprises what is conventionally understood by the term "paper”.
  • paper any cellulose-based material may be used if having sufficient absorbency.
  • material in sheet or block form for the cleaning of windows comprising absorbent cellulosic fibres and having at least one surface compatible with a window surface.
  • a cleaning block or pad made of such material according to the invention is preferably made of compressed material.
  • the cleaning product may comprise a compressed block portion or portions in combination with other portions having greater absorbency.
  • the material may include one or more of a wide range of fibrous materials.
  • the cleaning product of the present invention is preferably used after washing the glass with water containing a soap or detergent.
  • Reference to the material having a surface or surfaces compatible with a window surface means that the material will have a composition such that it will leave a non-smeared surface after use and without particles of the material being left on the window.
  • Fig. 1 shows a block 10 for use in cleaning glass, for example windows.
  • the block 10 is generally rectangular in shape and is provided with a grid array of grooves 12 in its two largest faces, on opposite sides of the block.
  • the grooves 12 in the opposite faces of the block may be connected by holes 14 extending through the thickness of the block.
  • the purpose of the grooves/holes is to enable liquid and suds on the glass surface more easily to be removed from the glass surface and absorbed into the block by providing runways for the liquid.
  • Fig. 2 shows a modified embodiment of block of "sandwich" construction having a central sponge core layer 18 between two layers 19 and 20 of more rigid material.
  • the block is shown as being provided with tapered holes 22, but cylindrical holes and/or grooves may alternatively be provided, for example as in the embodiment shown in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 shows the possibility of mounting the block in an applicator 24 having a handle 25 for ease of use.
  • the block can be removed easily from the applicator and replaced by a fresh block as and when necessary.
  • the material of which the block 10 in Fig. 1 or the block layers 19 and 20 of Fig. 2 may be made has wide variation.
  • the block can be made of pulped paper which is compressed into block form.
  • the material can be made in a mill. It has been found that newspaper or low-grade paper is preferred.
  • Other cellulose-based materials may be used, either alone or in combination with other materials. Wood fibres, wood pulp, cotton fibres, man-made fibres, natural fibres, leather, sponge, rubber and synthetic plastics materials may be used, singly or in combination, in combination with one or more cellulose-based materials to give the required material for the cleaning block.
  • chemical products may be added to the material, for example for strengthening purposes to extend the life of the cleaning block.
  • the glass is preferably first washed with hot water to which has been added soap or a detergent.
  • the solution is mixed thoroughly to produce suds.
  • the glass is then washed, preferably mainly with suds, in order not to have an excessive amount of water on the glass surface.
  • the cleaning block is then wiped over the glass and the water and suds are absorbed and/or channelled away into the block. This produces a glass surface without smears and without any particles of the cleaning material remaining on the glass surface.
  • Fig. 4 shows a cleaning block similar to that described above, but here the active surface of the block 10 is provided with surface grooves 12 which extend at an oblique angle to the main axes of the block. This is to provide improved cleaning properties when the block is moved by the user in a horizontal or vertical direction, and prevents unwiped tracks being left on the glass surface. Holes 14 can be provided in the bottom of each groove, as shown.
  • Fig. 5 shows an alternative arrangement in which, instead of having a full block, one has a thin support plate 26 which has a handle 28 on one face and a plurality of raised pads or blocks 30 on the other face. These pads or blocks 30 are preferably shaped so that obliquely extending grooves are defined therebetween.
  • Fig. 6 shows three alternative configurations for the surface of the cleaning block.
  • the three illustrated alternatives are a flat surface 32 with small holes 33 therein, a punched surface for the block which leaves raised disc-shaped protuberances 34, and a punched surface for the block which leaves a raised diamond-shaped pattern of protuberant ribs 35.
  • Fig. 7 shows a cleaning pad 39 with three alternative surface configurations. These comprise a plain surface 36, a surface with indentations 37, and a surface with holes 38.
  • the cleaning pad 39 is relatively thin and is mounted on an adapter 40, possibly with an internal sponge, so that the pad can be replaced as necessary.
  • Fig. 8 shows a cleaning pad or block 42 made up from a plurality of thin flexible sheets of material in accordance with the invention which can be peeled off as they become dirty from use.
  • Fig. 9 shows a roller system with the cleaning block here being in the form of a cylindrical element 44 which can be solid or annular and which provides a peripheral cleaning surface.
  • the cylindrical member 44 can be made up from a plurality of layers of material in accordance with the invention which can be removed one by one as they are used.
  • Fig. 10 shows a cleaning product in accordance with the invention in which the active element is a thin but relatively stiff replaceable card or sheet 46 which can be mounted on an applicator 48.
  • Fig. 11 shows a cleaning product in accordance with the invention in the form of a block 50 which has four utilisable surface areas and which can be mounted for example on a handle or arm 52 which is gripped by the user.
  • the block 50 could be in the form of a replaceable sleeve or could comprise peel-off sheets of material.
  • Fig. 12 shows yet a further embodiment of cleaning device in accordance with the invention.
  • the device comprises a block or pad 60 which can have a composition and configuration such as in any of the embodiments described above, which is mounted detachably on a handle 62.
  • the handle 62 incorporates a filler cap 64 and has an internal spray mechanism (not shown).
  • a push button 66 is provided on the handle to operate the spray mechanism.
  • the handle 62 is hollow to contain water or any other liquid used for cleaning purposes. In use, a spray of liquid is generated through the pad or block 60 on to the window surface, by use of the button 66.
  • the pad, block or sheet may have any of the compositions referred to above, based upon absorbent cellulosic fibres with or without additional materials.
EP91304759A 1990-05-25 1991-05-24 Produits et matériaux de nettoyage Withdrawn EP0458655A1 (fr)

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GB909011794A GB9011794D0 (en) 1990-05-25 1990-05-25 Cleaning materials and products
GB9011794 1990-05-25
GB909013958A GB9013958D0 (en) 1990-06-22 1990-06-22 Cleaning materials and products
GB9013958 1990-06-22

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WO1997000001A2 (fr) * 1996-05-18 1997-01-03 Firma Carl Freudenberg Corps nettoyeur souple et a pores ouverts
US5657507A (en) * 1995-07-28 1997-08-19 Wasak; Wojciech Windshield cleaning tool
EP1042979A1 (fr) * 1999-04-09 2000-10-11 Alain Edouard Billat Dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés pour vitres, meubles et objets analogues
US6687941B2 (en) 1999-04-09 2004-02-10 Alain Edouard Billat Device for simultaneously cleaning and drying surfaces made of glass and other materials
WO2004080262A2 (fr) * 2003-03-11 2004-09-23 Schaaf Philip J Appareil de nettoyage et procedes correspondants
WO2007111939A2 (fr) * 2006-03-22 2007-10-04 S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Recharge pour accessoire de nettoyage
EP2666400A1 (fr) * 2012-05-22 2013-11-27 Eurvest Eponge de nettoyage
JP5899335B1 (ja) * 2014-09-10 2016-04-06 エフイートレード株式会社 異物除去用具及び柔軟性部材
US20160114311A1 (en) * 2014-10-24 2016-04-28 City University Of Hong Kong Sorbent material and a method for enhancing sorption performance thereof
US10420449B2 (en) * 2017-05-23 2019-09-24 Steven Park Handheld cleaning apparatus

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EP0067016A1 (fr) * 1981-05-29 1982-12-15 Unilever Plc Produit pour essuyer des surfaces dures
EP0153146A1 (fr) * 1984-02-15 1985-08-28 Unilever N.V. Article approprié pour nettoyer des surfaces
EP0273594A1 (fr) * 1986-12-04 1988-07-06 Reckitt & Colman Inc. Torchons semi-humides disponibles
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US1033992A (en) * 1910-12-21 1912-07-30 Frank G Crane Paper towel.
US1376743A (en) * 1919-10-02 1921-05-03 Albert L Clapp Glass-treating packet
GB677829A (en) * 1950-04-04 1952-08-20 Richard Gwilym Mathews An improved paper towel
US2932839A (en) * 1953-08-24 1960-04-19 Flanigan Edwin Brenton Cleansing cloth
GB822434A (en) * 1957-04-08 1959-10-28 Callaway Mills Co Cleaning and polishing cloth
US3116574A (en) * 1960-07-15 1964-01-07 Metal Textile Corp Disposable pot cleaner and scourer
US3520016A (en) * 1968-10-09 1970-07-14 Kimberly Clark Co Absorbent wipes
US3775231A (en) * 1968-12-20 1973-11-27 Kimberly Clark Co Multiple embossed flexible web
US3818533A (en) * 1969-07-18 1974-06-25 Alustikin Prod Inc Treated paper and non-woven material for wiping surfaces and method therefor
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DE2314647A1 (de) * 1972-03-29 1973-10-04 Baranne S A Verfahren zur herstellung von reinigungs- und pflegetuechern
DE2314648A1 (de) * 1972-03-30 1973-10-04 Baranne S A Verfahren zur herstellung von mit einer loesungsmittelfreien reinigungsmasse impraegnierten reinigungs- und pflegetuechern
GB1370112A (en) * 1972-05-12 1974-10-09 Procter & Gamble Ltd Washing aid
US3965518A (en) * 1974-07-08 1976-06-29 S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Impregnated wiper
DE2519745A1 (de) * 1975-05-02 1976-11-18 Henkel & Cie Gmbh Reinigungstuch mit antibeschlageffekt
EP0058633A1 (fr) * 1981-02-03 1982-08-25 Airwick AG Composition contenant un support abrasif pour le nettoyage de surfaces dures
EP0067016A1 (fr) * 1981-05-29 1982-12-15 Unilever Plc Produit pour essuyer des surfaces dures
EP0153146A1 (fr) * 1984-02-15 1985-08-28 Unilever N.V. Article approprié pour nettoyer des surfaces
EP0273594A1 (fr) * 1986-12-04 1988-07-06 Reckitt & Colman Inc. Torchons semi-humides disponibles
EP0357496A2 (fr) * 1988-09-02 1990-03-07 Colgate-Palmolive Company Torchon

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US5657507A (en) * 1995-07-28 1997-08-19 Wasak; Wojciech Windshield cleaning tool
WO1997000001A2 (fr) * 1996-05-18 1997-01-03 Firma Carl Freudenberg Corps nettoyeur souple et a pores ouverts
WO1997000001A3 (fr) * 1996-05-18 1997-02-27 Freudenberg Carl Fa Corps nettoyeur souple et a pores ouverts
WO1998047420A1 (fr) * 1996-09-23 1998-10-29 Wojciech Wasak Outil de nettoyage pour pare-brise
EP1042979A1 (fr) * 1999-04-09 2000-10-11 Alain Edouard Billat Dispositif de nettoyage et de séchage simultanés pour vitres, meubles et objets analogues
FR2791879A1 (fr) * 1999-04-09 2000-10-13 Alain Edouard Billat Dispositif de nettoyage et de sechage simultanes pour vitres, meubles et objets analogues
US6687941B2 (en) 1999-04-09 2004-02-10 Alain Edouard Billat Device for simultaneously cleaning and drying surfaces made of glass and other materials
WO2004080262A3 (fr) * 2003-03-11 2004-10-21 Philip J Schaaf Appareil de nettoyage et procedes correspondants
WO2004080262A2 (fr) * 2003-03-11 2004-09-23 Schaaf Philip J Appareil de nettoyage et procedes correspondants
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WO2007111939A2 (fr) * 2006-03-22 2007-10-04 S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Recharge pour accessoire de nettoyage
WO2007111939A3 (fr) * 2006-03-22 2007-12-21 Johnson & Son Inc S C Recharge pour accessoire de nettoyage
EP2666400A1 (fr) * 2012-05-22 2013-11-27 Eurvest Eponge de nettoyage
FR2990837A1 (fr) * 2012-05-22 2013-11-29 Eurvest Eponge de nettoyage
JP5899335B1 (ja) * 2014-09-10 2016-04-06 エフイートレード株式会社 異物除去用具及び柔軟性部材
US20160114311A1 (en) * 2014-10-24 2016-04-28 City University Of Hong Kong Sorbent material and a method for enhancing sorption performance thereof
US9873105B2 (en) * 2014-10-24 2018-01-23 City University Of Hong Kong Sorbent material and a method for enhancing sorption performance thereof
US10420449B2 (en) * 2017-05-23 2019-09-24 Steven Park Handheld cleaning apparatus
US10939793B2 (en) 2017-05-23 2021-03-09 Steven Park Cleaning system with handle

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