WO2004098365A3 - Hand-utility interface - Google Patents

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WO2004098365A3
WO2004098365A3 PCT/EP2004/004143 EP2004004143W WO2004098365A3 WO 2004098365 A3 WO2004098365 A3 WO 2004098365A3 EP 2004004143 W EP2004004143 W EP 2004004143W WO 2004098365 A3 WO2004098365 A3 WO 2004098365A3
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Prior art keywords
hand
interface
user
finger
receiving channels
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PCT/EP2004/004143
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French (fr)
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WO2004098365A2 (en
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Michael Charlton Powell
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Switchkey Intellectual Propert
Michael Charlton Powell
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Priority claimed from GB0309042A external-priority patent/GB0309042D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0309053A external-priority patent/GB0309053D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0310292A external-priority patent/GB0310292D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0318163A external-priority patent/GB0318163D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0328587A external-priority patent/GB0328587D0/en
Application filed by Switchkey Intellectual Propert, Michael Charlton Powell filed Critical Switchkey Intellectual Propert
Priority to US10/553,823 priority Critical patent/US20070174998A1/en
Priority to EP04728177A priority patent/EP1617749A2/en
Publication of WO2004098365A2 publication Critical patent/WO2004098365A2/en
Publication of WO2004098365A3 publication Critical patent/WO2004098365A3/en

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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
    • A47L13/18—Gloves; Glove-like cloths
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D15/00—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping
    • B24D15/04—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping resilient; with resiliently-mounted operative surface
    • B24D15/045—Glove-shaped abrasive devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1036—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like containing a cosmetic substance, e.g. impregnated with liquid or containing a soluble solid substance

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Cleaning And Drying Hair (AREA)

Abstract

There is provided a hand-utility interface for use in protecting a user’s and during utility tasks. The interface comprises a foamed block body having a plurality of finger-receiving channels defined therein; and palm support means for securing said interface to the palm of a user’s hand. The finger-receiving channels snugly receive the fingers of said user’s hand such that in use, the palm support means and finger-receiving channels secure the interface to the user’s hand. The interface may be used with various utility attachments including those in the form of wipes. A cleaning cloth is also provided.
PCT/EP2004/004143 2003-04-22 2004-04-19 Hand-utility interface WO2004098365A2 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10/553,823 US20070174998A1 (en) 2003-04-22 2004-04-19 Hand-utility interface
EP04728177A EP1617749A2 (en) 2003-04-22 2004-04-19 Hand-utility interface

Applications Claiming Priority (10)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0309042A GB0309042D0 (en) 2003-04-22 2003-04-22 Hand utility interface
GB0309053A GB0309053D0 (en) 2003-04-22 2003-04-22 Cleaning cloth
GB0309042.0 2003-04-22
GB0309053.7 2003-04-22
GB0310292A GB0310292D0 (en) 2003-05-03 2003-05-03 Hand utility interface
GB0310292.8 2003-05-03
GB0318163A GB0318163D0 (en) 2003-08-02 2003-08-02 Hand-utility interface
GB0318163.3 2003-08-02
GB0328587.1 2003-12-10
GB0328587A GB0328587D0 (en) 2003-12-10 2003-12-10 Hand-utility interface

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WO2004098365A2 WO2004098365A2 (en) 2004-11-18
WO2004098365A3 true WO2004098365A3 (en) 2005-01-06

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WO (1) WO2004098365A2 (en)

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US8343014B2 (en) * 2007-10-07 2013-01-01 Kurt Charles Findeisen Reversible toe manipulation device
US20090242569A1 (en) * 2008-04-01 2009-10-01 Sandra Lynn Solmon Food product packaging having stabilizing insert
US20120071070A1 (en) 2009-02-19 2012-03-22 Michael Charlton Powell Hand utility interface
GB2468639B (en) * 2009-02-19 2014-05-14 Switchkey Iom Ltd Hand utility interface
GB2468638B (en) * 2009-02-19 2014-05-14 Switchkey Iom Ltd Hand utility interface
US20110124275A1 (en) * 2009-11-24 2011-05-26 Terry Ali Finishing pad and method of making
GB2476491A (en) 2009-12-23 2011-06-29 Switchkey Hand utility interface
US9555275B1 (en) 2015-04-13 2017-01-31 Michael Leonard Izzolo, Jr. Resilient hand pad and block system for relieving hand and wrist stress, and related pain, during yoga and related floor-based poses and exercises
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CN113230526B (en) * 2021-04-28 2022-10-21 温州医科大学附属第二医院（温州医科大学附属育英儿童医院） ICU ward is with portable hand degassing unit

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US6305047B1 (en) * 1999-09-07 2001-10-23 Armaly Sponge Company Sponge with gripping slots
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US2505409A (en) * 1948-07-01 1950-04-25 Osburn J Kirchner Cleaning and polishing mitt
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US4030414A (en) * 1975-05-16 1977-06-21 Mcguire James T Wall decorating paint applying device
US6108817A (en) * 1997-01-03 2000-08-29 Kostelac; Timothy J. Hand-shaped novelty hand sign
US5878436A (en) * 1997-07-25 1999-03-09 Jones; Robert B. Center webbed baseball mitt
US6305047B1 (en) * 1999-09-07 2001-10-23 Armaly Sponge Company Sponge with gripping slots
WO2002087406A1 (en) * 2001-05-01 2002-11-07 Switchkey Property Limited Utility glove

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