Handheld mechanical soft-surface remediation (SSR) device and method of using same

a technology of mechanical soft surface and hand, which is applied in the direction of floor scrubbing machines, household cleaners, suction cleaners, etc., can solve the problems of airborne contaminants circulating in the air, poor indoor air quality environment, and land on hard and soft surfaces in the home, so as to achieve the effect of soft surface remediation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-28
SAWALSKI MICHAELM
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[0019] It is therefore an aspect of the invention to provide a handheld SSR device that has a dis

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For energy efficiency reasons, modern homes are constructed to be as air-tight as possible, which has the adverse effect of creating an environment of poor indoor air quality, because it takes a significant amount of time to circulate air into and out of a room.
Consequently, airborne contaminants remain circulating in the air and, over time, may land on hard and soft surfaces in the home.
The vast majority of contaminants reside within the weave of the surface fabric or on the batting material of the upholstered item.
In particular, hair, dust, lint, and dust mite feces become lodged between the surface fabric weave.
Technical challenges exist with regard to SSR, which as used herein is any treatment to relieve, prevent, or cure the adverse effects of contaminants that collect thereon.
Both types of vacuum cleaners have considerable weight and are, therefore, cumbersome to use.
Additionally, typical canister or upright vacuum cleaners are corded, which limits their easy accessibility to some areas of the home.
In particular, standard vacuum cleaners are too cumbersome for use on soft surfaces, such as furniture upholstery, mattresses, and drapes.
Furthermore, the mechanical dislodging mechanism of standard vacuum cleaners are

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[0037]FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of the internal elements of a mechanical SSR device 100 in accordance with the invention. Preferably, mechanical SSR device 100 includes a fan assembly 110, a filter assembly 112, a flapper assembly 114, and a battery assembly 116.

[0038] In this embodiment, fan assembly 110 further preferably includes a fan motor 120, which is a standard 5 to 24 volt DC motor or 120 Volt AC motor capable of 1000 to 30000 rotations per minute (RPMs) and a fan blade 122, which is a standard lightweight fan blade formed of, for example, molded plastic. Fan motor 120 may be either a single-speed or multi-speed AC or DC motor. An example of fan motor 120 is Mabuchi Motor RS-540SH / SF-5045. Fan assembly 110 is preferably capable of developing a suction pressure of −0.15 to −0.66 pounds per square inch (PSI). However, other fans with similar characteristics are contemplated.

[0039] Filter assembly 112 further includes a filter 130 and a collection tray 132. Filte...

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[0056]FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the internal elements of a mechanical SSR device 300 in accordance with the invention. Mechanical SSR device 300 includes fan assembly 110, flapper assembly 114, and battery assembly 116, as described in reference to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C. However, instead of including filter assembly 112 positioned near fan assembly 110, mechanical SSR device 300 includes a filter 310 in an alternative position relative to flapper assembly 114, for reasons described in more detail in reference to FIG. 3B. Filter 310 is a consumable non-woven filter or electrostatic cloth that is preferably slightly sticky to capture debris.

[0057]FIG. 3B illustrates a side view of mechanical SSR device 300, which shows that mechanical SSR device 300 further includes a body 312 formed of a rigid lightweight material, such as molded plastic, that houses fan assembly 110, flapper assembly 114, and battery assembly 116. Molded within body 312 is a handle 314, an opening in ...

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Abstract

A handheld mechanical soft-surface remediation (SSR) device and method of dislodging, displacing, and disposing of particulates from surfaces and performing disinfection and/or freshening is disclosed. The device is preferably lightweight, easy-to-use and includes a fan assembly, filter assembly, flapper assembly, battery assembly, and chemical delivery system. Performing soft-surface remediation with the mechanical SSR device includes the steps of retrieving the device from storage, installing the consumables into the device, activating the device, performing the cleaning operation, deactivating the device, removing the consumables from device, preparing the device for the next use, storing the device and, optionally, recharging the batteries.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus for soft-surface remediation (SSR). In particular, this invention relates to a handheld mechanical SSR device for dislodging, displacing, and disposing of particulates from soft-surfaces and for performing disinfection and / or freshening. [0003] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0004] Indoor air is a very good transport mechanism for airborne particles or contaminants, such as dust and allergens. Dust is generally characterized as including, for example, soot, pet dander, skin flakes, carpet fibers, dust mite feces, hair, and lint. Allergens are generally characterized as including, for example, dust mites, pet dander, mold / mildew, pollen, and germs / bacteria. For energy efficiency reasons, modern homes are constructed to be as air-tight as possible, which has the adverse effect of creating an environment of poor indoor air quality, because it takes a significant amount of...

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IPC IPC(8): A47L5/24A47L11/30
CPCA47L5/26A47L9/04A47L25/005A47L13/36A47L13/40A47L9/122
Inventor SAWALSKI, MICHAELM
Owner SAWALSKI MICHAELM
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