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Head for a cleaning implement

a cleaning implement and head technology, applied in the field of cleaning devices, can solve the problems of unsanitary and ergonomically challenging processes, and the efficacy of cleaning implements is usually diminished

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-04
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a cleaning implement with a head that can hold a disposable cleaning sheet. The head has a bottom surface and a top surface that faces away from the surface being cleaned. The bottom surface or top surface has an attachment that can removably attach the sheet to the surface. The head also has a recessed surface with an attachment that is offset from the bottom surface. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more efficient and effective cleaning experience by allowing for easy attachment and replacement of cleaning sheets on the cleaning implement."

Problems solved by technology

This process can be unsanitary and ergonomically challenging.
The dirty sheet has to be removed, which may entail another trip to transport the used sheet to the trash can.
However, this can be inconvenient if the trash can is not near the cleaning area or if the implement is heavy or bulky.
As the filter becomes clogged, due to ordinary use, the efficacy of the cleaning implement is usually diminished.

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[0024]Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the cleaning implement 10 according to the present invention may comprise a head 20, a handle 12 and a pole 14 therebetween. The implement 10 may further comprise a body 18 mounted on the pole 14 as shown, or the components of the body 18 may be integrated into the head 20.

[0025]The head 20 may comprise attachments 29 for removably receiving a cleaning sheet 42, a removable dirt bin 30, a suction nozzle 16 and other components as may be helpful. The body 18 may comprise a fan, a motor therefor, batteries to power the motor if line current is not used, or an inlet for the power cord if line current is utilized, an exhaust for the air flow, and other components as may be helpful. There is also provision for communication of air flow between the head 20 and body 18.

[0026]The handle 12 may provide for ergonomic manipulation of the implement 10. An on-off switch may be disposed on the handle 12, body 18, head 20 or pole 14. While an implement 10 suitab...

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Abstract

A cleaning implement having a dirt bin for collecting debris from a floor, a cleaning sheet and optionally an air filter. The implement has a head with opposed top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface may receive a cleaning sheet for cleaning a floor. The cleaning sheet is attached at a separate surface recessed relative to the bottom surface of the cleaning implement.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to cleaning devices and more particularly to cleaning devices having a disposable cloth for removing debris from a target surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Powered cleaning devices which remove debris from a target surface, such as flooring, carpet, etc. are well known in the art. The removed debris is collected in a dirt bin. Such devices utilize different means for bringing the debris into the dirt bin. Such means include vacuum induced by a fan and / or one or more powered axially rotatable rollers. The rollers are disposed in a head which contacts and moves relative to the target surface. A handle may be provided to allow the user to deploy the device while standing and increase reach.[0003]An additional way to remove debris from the target surface is to use a disposable cloth. The cloth may be removably attached to the head, and particularly to the underside of the head. Suitable cloths include nonwovens, microfiber...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L9/06
CPCA47L5/28A47L9/122A47L9/106A47L9/0686
Inventor VERNON, PAUL JOHN EDWARDDE SOTO-BURT, WIDALYS LUZANDRES, BRIAN DAVIDWEAVER, KERRY LLOYDCHRISTIE, BRETT DELAINEY
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY