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Cleaning mitt

a technology of cleaning mitt and thumb portion, which is applied in the field of cleaning mitt, can solve the problems of prior technology, no prior design allows the user to use a single mitt, and no prior design includes a non-slip member located on the thumb portion of the mitt, and achieves the effect of quick installation of a cleaning overlay sleev

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-23
SLADE JR GEORGE ALEXANDER
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a cleaning mitt that allows for easy installation of a cleaning overlay sleeve, has an anti-slip layer, and is suitable for both left and right handed people. The main mitt is made of water-resistant material and includes a moisture-absorbent layer. The cleaning overlay sleeve can also have abrasive material attached to it for various cleaning functions. The technical effects of the invention include improved cleaning efficiency and comfort for users."

Problems solved by technology

However, there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that none of the prior designs allows the user to use a single mitt with a plurality of different cleaning overlay sleeves that slide over the main mitt and can be used by a left or right handed person.
Additionally, none of the prior designs include a non slip member located on the thumb portion of the mitt.

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[0024]Referring now to FIG. 1 we see a front plan view of the invention. An overlay sleeve 8 is removably attached to a main mitt 2. The sleeve 8 has a cut out portion 22 that allows the thumb portion 4 of the main mitt 2 to extend through the cut out portion 22. The overlay sleeve 8 is made of a front panel 10 and a rear panel 20 as shown in FIG. 2. In this first embodiment of a cleaning sleeve, the front and rear panels 10, 20 are made of a sheet of cellulose sponge material. A panel 12 of flexible abrasive sheet material such as Scotchbrite made by 3M corporation. is fixedly adhered to the top portion of the overlay sleeve 8 so that the user can use the main portion of the sleeve 8 for applying soap to an object such as pot, pan, tray or dish. The present invention allows a person to more easily clean a large quantity of items without getting ones hands wet or stained, and also provides a larger cleaning surface area than can normally be held in ones hand when using a conventiona...

third embodiment

[0031]an overlay sleeve, not shown, is constructed of soft cotton or poly blend material and can be used when polishing or buffing metal or wood.

fourth embodiment

[0032]an overlay sleeve, not shown, is constructed of solid scotcbrite type material, without use of that sponge material as described in embodiment two.

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Abstract

A cleaning mitt with a main mitt and a cleaning overlay sleeve. The main mitt has an identical front and rear panels to allow for left handed or right handed use. The main mitt has one portion for four fingers to reside and one portion for the thumb to reside. The main mitt is constructed of flexible water resistant material and includes an inner layer of moisture absorbent fabric. The main mitt includes anti slip members adhered to both sides of the thumb portion. The cleaning overlay sleeve has an identical front panel and rear panel to allow for let handed or right handed use. The cleaning overlay sleeve has a cut away portion allowing the thumb portion of the main mitt to extend through the cleaning overlay sleeve. Cleaning sleeve is includes abrasive material bonded to it.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]Provisional patent application No. 61 / 463,565STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002]Not ApplicableDESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX [0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004]This invention relates generally to the field of cleaning devices and more specifically to a cleaning mitt having a plurality of cleaning sleeve overlays.[0005]Mitts for covering a user's hands are well known. They generally include a main portion for holding four fingers and a second portion for retaining the user's thumb. Various mitts and gloves have been developed to be used for use in various cleaning activities.[0006]However, there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that none of the prior designs allows the user to use a single mitt with a plurality of different cleaning overlay sleeves that slide over the main mitt and can be used by a left or right handed person. Additionally, none of the prior designs include...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/18
CPCA47L13/18
Inventor SLADE, JR., GEORGE ALEXANDER
Owner SLADE JR GEORGE ALEXANDER