Disposable cleaning system

Abstract

A cleaning device is provided including a front layer including a capture material, an active material adjacent the capture material, a juncture line where the capture material joins the active material, and a front layer perimetric edge; and a backing layer having a backing layer perimetric edge, wherein at least a portion of the backing layer perimetric edge is coupled to the front layer perimetric edge such that the front and backing layers define an interior space that is at least partially enclosed. Also provided is a method for cleaning a surface, the method including situating a cleaning device having a front layer including a capture material and an active material, and moving the cleaning device along the surface such that the capture and active materials both contact the surface.

Description

BACKGROUND [0001] This invention pertains to a device for controlling dirt, lint, and animal detritus on surfaces such as clothing, upholstery, drapery, and carpeting. [0002] Dirt and lint on fabric-like surfaces are common problems. Also, owners of pets and other animals usually face the prospect of repeatedly and often cleaning fur, hair, and dander from various surfaces including carpets and furniture. Various devices exist for collecting dirt, lint, and fur, hair, and dander shed by animals, including devices that employ adhesive rolls to which the dirt, lint, fur, hair, and dander may stick, and durable devices such as brushes. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] There are disadvantages to using such devices. Adhesive-based devices tend to quickly become matted with fur and hair, greatly decreasing their effectiveness. Comb- and brush-like devices can miss much of the deposited detritus. Durable devices need to be cleaned frequently. Infrequent use of such devices due to their inef...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a new disposable lint and hair removal system to solve the problems of using adhesive-based devices that quickly become matted with fur and hair, comb- and brush-like devices that miss much of the detritus, and durable devices that need to be cleaned frequently. The invention is a cleaning device with a front layer including a capture material and an active material, a juncture line where the capture material joins the active material, and a front layer perimetric edge and a backing layer perimetric edge that define an interior space that is at least partially enclosed. The device can be used to collect lint, pet hair, and other detritus from surfaces. The method involves moving the cleaning device along the surface to agglomerate the detritus and collect it using the capture material. The cleaning device can be a mitt, wipe, or cleaning tool cover. The invention provides a more effective and efficient solution for removing lint and hair from surfaces."

Problems solved by technology

There are disadvantages to using such devices.

Adhesive-based devices tend to quickly become matted with fur and hair, greatly decreasing their effectiveness.

Comb- and brush-like devices can miss much of the deposited detritus.

Infrequent use of such devices due to their ineffectiveness results in a build-up of lint, and in hair and fur becoming deposited throughout the range of an animal.

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