WO2006113386A3 - Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir - Google Patents

Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir Download PDF

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WO2006113386A3
WO2006113386A3 PCT/US2006/013974 US2006013974W WO2006113386A3 WO 2006113386 A3 WO2006113386 A3 WO 2006113386A3 US 2006013974 W US2006013974 W US 2006013974W WO 2006113386 A3 WO2006113386 A3 WO 2006113386A3
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fluid reservoir
cleaning
flexible
woven pad
replaceable non
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Jeremy F Knopow
David A Hoadley
Mark M Gipp
Scott A Olson
Micah L Maraia
Aaron J Munsinger
Chris L Peterson
Steven A Zach
Jeffrey S Klunker
Tianzhu Wang
Chrissie M Smits
Scott Massing
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Johnson & Son Inc S C
Jeremy F Knopow
David A Hoadley
Mark M Gipp
Scott A Olson
Micah L Maraia
Aaron J Munsinger
Chris L Peterson
Steven A Zach
Jeffrey S Klunker
Tianzhu Wang
Chrissie M Smits
Scott Massing
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Priority claimed from US11/106,960 external-priority patent/US7356869B2/en
Priority claimed from US11/124,527 external-priority patent/US7891898B2/en
Priority claimed from US11/124,878 external-priority patent/US7740412B2/en
Priority to AT06750110T priority Critical patent/ATE544389T1/en
Priority to CA002604555A priority patent/CA2604555A1/en
Priority to EP06750110A priority patent/EP1868745B1/en
Priority to AU2006236724A priority patent/AU2006236724B2/en
Application filed by Johnson & Son Inc S C, Jeremy F Knopow, David A Hoadley, Mark M Gipp, Scott A Olson, Micah L Maraia, Aaron J Munsinger, Chris L Peterson, Steven A Zach, Jeffrey S Klunker, Tianzhu Wang, Chrissie M Smits, Scott Massing filed Critical Johnson & Son Inc S C
Priority to CN2006800194477A priority patent/CN101189076B/en
Priority to MX2007012860A priority patent/MX2007012860A/en
Publication of WO2006113386A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006113386A2/en
Publication of WO2006113386A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006113386A3/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
    • A47L13/38—Other dusting implements
    • 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
    • A46B11/0017—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs with pre-pressurised reservoirs, e.g. aerosols
    • 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
    • A46B11/0065—Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for being replaced when empty
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0054—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body
    • A46B5/0075—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body being adjustable and stable during use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0054—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body
    • A46B5/0075—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body being adjustable and stable during use
    • A46B5/0083—Mechanical joint allowing adjustment in at least one plane
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0054—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body
    • A46B5/0075—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body being adjustable and stable during use
    • A46B5/0087—Mechanical joint featuring a ball and socket
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/04—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body interchangeably removable bristle carriers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K11/00—Closets without flushing; Urinals without flushing; Chamber pots; Chairs with toilet conveniences or specially adapted for use with toilets
    • A47K11/10—Hand tools for cleaning the toilet bowl, seat or cover, e.g. toilet brushes
    • 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
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • 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
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/30—Brushes for cleaning or polishing
    • A46B2200/3026—Dusting brush
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/30—Brushes for cleaning or polishing
    • A46B2200/3033—Household brush, i.e. brushes for cleaning in the house or dishes

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)

Abstract

A flexible cleaning tool for use in wet, damp or dry cleaning is disclosed. The cleaning too (22), (222), (322), (522) includes a handle (24), (224) connected to an elongated flexible support member (26), (226), (326), (526). A cleaning pad (28), (228), (328), (528) encloses the support member (26, (226), (326), (526). In one embodiment, handle (224) defines a fluid reservoir receiving cradle (231).
PCT/US2006/013974 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir WO2006113386A2 (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
MX2007012860A MX2007012860A (en) 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir.
CN2006800194477A CN101189076B (en) 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir
AT06750110T ATE544389T1 (en) 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 FLEXIBLE CLEANING DEVICE WITH REPLACEABLE NON-WOVEN COVERING AND CONTAINER FOR A CLEANING LIQUID
AU2006236724A AU2006236724B2 (en) 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir
CA002604555A CA2604555A1 (en) 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir
EP06750110A EP1868745B1 (en) 2005-04-15 2006-04-13 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad and cleaning fluid reservoir

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US11/106,960 2005-04-15
US11/106,960 US7356869B2 (en) 2005-04-15 2005-04-15 Flexible cleaning tool with replaceable non-woven pad
US11/124,527 2005-05-06
US11/124,527 US7891898B2 (en) 2005-01-28 2005-05-06 Cleaning pad for wet, damp or dry cleaning
US11/124,878 US7740412B2 (en) 2005-01-28 2005-05-09 Method of cleaning using a device with a liquid reservoir and replaceable non-woven pad
US11/124,878 2005-05-09

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WO2006113386A3 true WO2006113386A3 (en) 2007-06-14

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AT (1) ATE544389T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2006236724B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2604555A1 (en)
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