Cleaning implement having insertable member

Abstract

The invention relates to a cleaning implement having a cavity dimensioned to allow selective removal and reinsertion of an insertable pad, such as melamine. The cavity is constructed and arranged to frictionally engage the insertable pad. The cleaning implement may include a two part holding member incorporating both a fluid retention and non-fluid retention element allowing for versatility in cleaning.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]In accordance with 37 C.F.R. 1.76, a claim of priority is included in an Application Data Sheet filed concurrently herewith. Accordingly, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), 120, 121, and / or 365(c) the present invention claims priority, as a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 832,045, entitled “Cleaning Implement Having Insertable Member”, filed on Jul. 7, 2010. The contents of the aforementioned patent application are herein incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The field of the invention is cleaning implements, more particularly cleaning implements containing both absorbent and insertable elements, and more particularly absorbent cleaning implements having an insertable, renewable insertable element.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A multitude of cleaning implements exist in the prior art. A wide array of implements exist such a sponges, mops, scrub brushes and pads. They are comprised of absorbent material, coar...

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Benefits of technology

[0022]The combination of the components provides significant advantages and exponentially enhances the ability to clean heavy duty jobs. The cleaning implement provides a significant advantage in helping to absorb and remove the residue from the material worn away from the abrasive pad during scrubbing. This combination also provides a significant advantage in providing a cleaning surface that is larger than an abrasive member alone, while also providing a more ergonomic design for the scrubbing process, thus providing an overall more efficient, durable and effective cleaning implement. It has been discovered the herein described invention provides significantly more efficient and effective cleaning, particularly when used for large cleaning tasks, such as boats and RV's. These aspects of the invention, singularly and combined, overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of conventional sponges, pads and other described cleaning implements.

[0023]Accordingly, it is an objective of the instant invention to provide a cleaning implement based upon a sponge based holding member having a cavity for securing a replaceable abrasive pad, wherein longevity of the cleaning implement is possible by replacing the abrasive pad designed to wear faster than the holding member. Additionally, the abrasive pad may be replaced by a pad comprising soap or disinfectant. The pad could be super absorbent, a polishing pad, a buffing pad or any other cleaning implement.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, the abrasive pad may be designed to wear, such as melamine, at a rate that is considerably faster than a conventional sponge.

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