US2932840A - Cleaning device - Google Patents

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US2932840A
US2932840A US736766A US73676658A US2932840A US 2932840 A US2932840 A US 2932840A US 736766 A US736766 A US 736766A US 73676658 A US73676658 A US 73676658A US 2932840 A US2932840 A US 2932840A
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Henry T Lathrop
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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
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/22—Mops with liquid-feeding devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs
    • A46B11/002—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs pressurised at moment of use manually or by powered means
    • A46B11/0041—Flexible or deformable reservoirs, e.g. resilient bulbs, compressible tubes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/06—Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L13/26—Other cleaning devices with liquid supply arrangements
    • 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
    • A47L13/28—Polishing implements
    • A47L13/30—Implements for polishing and waxing or oiling, with dispensers for wax or oil
    • 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
    • A47L25/00—Domestic cleaning devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass 
    • A47L25/08—Pads or the like for cleaning clothes

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  • the rate of discharge of the cleaning solution is de termined by the fact that the entire flow must take place through a permeable sponge, with the liquid being admitted to the sponge at a central point on the side opposite from that at which the cleaning operation is conducted.
  • a foaming action is induced within the intercellular spaces of the sponge which results in presenting the completely foamed material to the open face of the sponge in contact with the fabric.
  • the sponge block be surrounded by a group of bristles which add somewhat to the effectiveness of the scrubbing movement, and also provide a porous and yielding continement to the edges of the sponge block.
  • the bristles facilitate the admission of air and yet serve to support the movements of the sponge material.
  • Figure 1 presents a side elevation of a device showing its position when in use.
  • Figure 2 is a sectional elevation taken through the central portion of the unit on a vertical plane.
  • Figure 3 is a section through the unit on a vertical plane perpendicular to that of Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a section of the plane IV-IV of Figure 3.
  • Figure 5 is a view on an enlarged scale showing the perforation of the adhesive film attaching the sponge to the backing member.
  • the cleaning unit is shown in its operating position being manipulated by the hand indicated in dotted lines.
  • the reservoir 11 is preferably of a molded plastic material having considerable tlexibility, and is commonly known as a squeeze bottle. There are several well-known materials for such containers, with the specific physical characteristics of the plastic material being selected to avoid any reaction with the contained cleaning solution.
  • the end of the container 11 is normally in threaded engagement with the opening 12 in the housing 13, and a tight threaded engagement will be suicient to establish a liquid seal.
  • the housing 13 is preferably of die-cast construction, and provides a conduit 14 normally communicating with the container 11 and also with the chamber 15 established by the wall 16 in engagement with and extending below 2,932,840 Patented Apr.
  • the chamber 15 includes the perforations 18 and 19 which are disposed in the central area of the unit opposite the cellular porous sponge block 20.
  • the ma terial of the sponge block is preferably of the type referred to as semi-open cellular polyurethane.
  • the backing member 17 may be conveniently formed of the conventional molded plastic material, and is normally fixed with respect to the housing 13 through being pressed firmly into engagement with the surrounding llange 21 which serves as a retaining frame.
  • the backing member 17 has a peripheral ridge 22 for receiving a row of groups of bristles 23 surrounding the sponge block 20. It is preferable that the length of the bristles should be selected to extend slightly beyond the thickness of the sponge block for the best cleaning action.
  • This system tends to provide a support for the sponge so that the bearing action of the scrubbing movement is not can ried exclusively by it, with the net result that a small space normally exists under the sponge for facilitating the foam formation and dispensing.
  • a flexible retaining wall is established by them extending over the full length of the side of the sponge block for admission of the air necessary to foam formation, :and for establshing a resilient confinement tending to permit the necessary pulsations of the sponge block and yet provide some degree of structural support.
  • a cleaning device comprising: a housing; reservoir means of flexible material normally connected to said housing and having a configuration to form a handle thereon; a brush unit including a relatively rigid backing member having one surface formed with a peripheral rim extending thereabove and normally fixed with respect to said housing, said backing member having perforations exclusively in the central area thereof, said brush unit also including a rectangular cellular body having communicating cells capable of transmitting liquid therethrough, and adhesively secured to another sur face of said backing member opposite said perforations and communicating therewith, said brush unit also including a group of bristles projecting from said rim and arranged around said cellular body and extending along the sides thereof and having a free length exceeding the thickness of said cellular body; wall means in said housing extending below said one surface and forming with said backing member a chamber surrounding said perforations; and means forming a conduit communicating with said chamber and with said reservoir.
  • a cleaning device comprising: a housing; reservoir means of flexible material normally connected to said thereon; a brush unit including a backing member hav- Y ing one surface formed with, a peripheral rim extending th'ereabove and normally fixed with respect to said housing, said backing member having perforationsl exclusively in the central area thereof, said brush unit also including a cellular body having communicating cells capable of transmitting liquid therethrough, and adhesively secured to another surface of said backing' member opposite said perforatons and communicating therewith, 10
  • said brush unit also including a group of bristles pro jecting from said rim and arranged around said cellular body and extending along the sides thereof and having a free length exceeding the thickness of said cellular body; wall means in said housing extending below 'said 15 4 one surface and forming with said backing member a chamber surrounding said perforations; 'and means form-4 ing a conduit communicating with ⁇ said chamber and with said reservoir.

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  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
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LU36877D LU36877A1 (fr) 1958-05-21
US736766A US2932840A (en) 1958-05-21 1958-05-21 Cleaning device
GB3816/59A GB862640A (en) 1958-05-21 1959-02-03 Cleaning device
FR785704A FR1215453A (fr) 1958-05-21 1959-02-03 Appareil de nettoyage
BE575466A BE575466A (fr) 1958-05-21 1959-02-06 Appareil de nettoyage.

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US3070826A (en) * 1960-03-14 1963-01-01 Paterno Sam Fountain scrubbing assembly
US3101506A (en) * 1960-06-02 1963-08-27 Wagner E R Mfg Co Squeezable-handle cleaning device having brush-sponge head
US3181196A (en) * 1961-12-30 1965-05-04 Lever Brothers Ltd Handle operated foam generator and applicator
US3184781A (en) * 1963-02-04 1965-05-25 Bissell Inc Aerosol upholstery shampooer
US3256549A (en) * 1964-04-01 1966-06-21 Seaquist Valve Co Applicator-scrubber
US3458263A (en) * 1967-09-07 1969-07-29 Bissell Inc Shampooer
US3733638A (en) * 1971-05-24 1973-05-22 H & G Ind Inc Paint brush construction
DE2729577A1 (de) * 1976-07-01 1978-01-12 Colgate Palmolive Co Verfahren zur fleckentfernung und hierfuer geeignete vorrichtung
FR2522485A1 (fr) * 1982-03-02 1983-09-09 Bueno Henriette Brosse a habits
EP0154231A2 (fr) * 1984-03-06 1985-09-11 Georg Karl Geka-Brush Gmbh Applicateur pour substances liquides, pâteuses et poudreuses, en particulier pour le cosmétique
US5033898A (en) * 1990-04-23 1991-07-23 Williams Curtis C Toothbrush with sponge flow control
US5443321A (en) * 1995-01-06 1995-08-22 Dolan; Michael J. Dispensing brush head
US5588176A (en) * 1995-06-12 1996-12-31 Thomas G. Sixsmith Water recovery wash brush
USD385789S (en) * 1996-08-22 1997-11-04 Painter's Products, Inc. Sponge applicator cap
USD386853S (en) * 1996-05-20 1997-11-25 Painter's Products Inc. Sponge applicator cap
USD386855S (en) * 1996-05-20 1997-11-25 Painter's Products Inc. Sponge applicator cap
US6422778B2 (en) 2000-04-03 2002-07-23 3M Innovative Properties Company Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US20080267689A1 (en) * 2007-04-27 2008-10-30 Soller Douglas A Liquid applicator
US20100036179A1 (en) * 2008-08-08 2010-02-11 Merkel Daniel C PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPANE (HCFC-244bb)
US20100299854A1 (en) * 2007-05-09 2010-12-02 Ignacio Fernandez Gonzalez Hydro-wash-aspirator
US20100331583A1 (en) * 2006-01-03 2010-12-30 Honeywell International Inc. Method for prolonging a catalyst's life during hydrofluorination
US20120110765A1 (en) * 2010-11-08 2012-05-10 Mony Industrial Co., Ltd. Cleaning brush
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US2567764A (en) * 1947-04-10 1951-09-11 Arthur B Davies Applicator head for fountain brushes
US2617431A (en) * 1951-01-29 1952-11-11 Gaspari Joseph Hair-treating implement
GB775900A (en) * 1954-11-05 1957-05-29 W A Mclellan Ltd A combined washing and cleaning appliance for hand use
US2820234A (en) * 1954-09-13 1958-01-21 Robert M Rigney Hand washing tool for dishes, mirrors and the like

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GB334314A (en) * 1929-07-01 1930-09-04 John Henry Brown Improvements in or relating to spreaders for collapsible or other containers
US2567764A (en) * 1947-04-10 1951-09-11 Arthur B Davies Applicator head for fountain brushes
US2617431A (en) * 1951-01-29 1952-11-11 Gaspari Joseph Hair-treating implement
US2820234A (en) * 1954-09-13 1958-01-21 Robert M Rigney Hand washing tool for dishes, mirrors and the like
GB775900A (en) * 1954-11-05 1957-05-29 W A Mclellan Ltd A combined washing and cleaning appliance for hand use

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US3070826A (en) * 1960-03-14 1963-01-01 Paterno Sam Fountain scrubbing assembly
US3056997A (en) * 1960-03-23 1962-10-09 Blake Cummings Mfg Co Dishwashing brush
US3101506A (en) * 1960-06-02 1963-08-27 Wagner E R Mfg Co Squeezable-handle cleaning device having brush-sponge head
US3181196A (en) * 1961-12-30 1965-05-04 Lever Brothers Ltd Handle operated foam generator and applicator
US3184781A (en) * 1963-02-04 1965-05-25 Bissell Inc Aerosol upholstery shampooer
US3256549A (en) * 1964-04-01 1966-06-21 Seaquist Valve Co Applicator-scrubber
US3458263A (en) * 1967-09-07 1969-07-29 Bissell Inc Shampooer
US3733638A (en) * 1971-05-24 1973-05-22 H & G Ind Inc Paint brush construction
DE2729577A1 (de) * 1976-07-01 1978-01-12 Colgate Palmolive Co Verfahren zur fleckentfernung und hierfuer geeignete vorrichtung
FR2522485A1 (fr) * 1982-03-02 1983-09-09 Bueno Henriette Brosse a habits
EP0154231A2 (fr) * 1984-03-06 1985-09-11 Georg Karl Geka-Brush Gmbh Applicateur pour substances liquides, pâteuses et poudreuses, en particulier pour le cosmétique
EP0154231A3 (fr) * 1984-03-06 1986-10-08 Georg Karl Geka-Brush Gmbh Applicateur pour substances liquides, pâteuses et poudreuses, en particulier pour le cosmétique
US5033898A (en) * 1990-04-23 1991-07-23 Williams Curtis C Toothbrush with sponge flow control
US5443321A (en) * 1995-01-06 1995-08-22 Dolan; Michael J. Dispensing brush head
US5588176A (en) * 1995-06-12 1996-12-31 Thomas G. Sixsmith Water recovery wash brush
USD386853S (en) * 1996-05-20 1997-11-25 Painter's Products Inc. Sponge applicator cap
USD386855S (en) * 1996-05-20 1997-11-25 Painter's Products Inc. Sponge applicator cap
USD385789S (en) * 1996-08-22 1997-11-04 Painter's Products, Inc. Sponge applicator cap
US6422778B2 (en) 2000-04-03 2002-07-23 3M Innovative Properties Company Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US6672784B2 (en) 2000-04-03 2004-01-06 3M Innovative Properties Company Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US20040114988A1 (en) * 2000-04-03 2004-06-17 3M Innovative Properties Company Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US7090422B2 (en) 2000-04-03 2006-08-15 3M Innovative Properties Company Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US20070020029A1 (en) * 2000-04-03 2007-01-25 3M Innovative Properties Company Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US7377710B2 (en) 2000-04-03 2008-05-27 3M Innovative Properties Co Surgical prep solution applicator system and methods
US20100331583A1 (en) * 2006-01-03 2010-12-30 Honeywell International Inc. Method for prolonging a catalyst's life during hydrofluorination
US8952208B2 (en) 2006-01-03 2015-02-10 Honeywell International Inc. Method for prolonging a catalyst's life during hydrofluorination
US20080267689A1 (en) * 2007-04-27 2008-10-30 Soller Douglas A Liquid applicator
US20100299854A1 (en) * 2007-05-09 2010-12-02 Ignacio Fernandez Gonzalez Hydro-wash-aspirator
US20100036179A1 (en) * 2008-08-08 2010-02-11 Merkel Daniel C PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROPROPANE (HCFC-244bb)
US8664455B2 (en) 2008-08-08 2014-03-04 Honeywell International Inc. Process to manufacture 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb)
US20120110765A1 (en) * 2010-11-08 2012-05-10 Mony Industrial Co., Ltd. Cleaning brush
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USD845001S1 (en) 2016-02-25 2019-04-09 Turtle Wax, Inc. Scrub brush
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BE575466A (fr) 1959-05-29
GB862640A (en) 1961-03-15

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