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G Sponge

a technology for installing tiles and sponges, which is applied in the field of sponges, can solve the problems of increasing the number of passes needed to wipe clean, requiring frequent wringing, and not being sufficiently absorbent, so as to facilitate more rapid drying and reduce the number of wipes

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-07-08
HOOKER JAMES +1
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Benefits of technology

The invention aims to efficiently wipe away excess grout, reduce the number of wipes needed, and prevent ripping and sheering when using tile sponges.

Problems solved by technology

Grout and water clean-up is a time-intensive part of the tiling process.
Traditional sponges used for this purpose aren't sufficiently absorbent and require frequent wringing.
They also aren't dense enough to push the excess grout and water off the tile which, in turn, exponentially increases the number of passes needed to wipe clean.
Lastly, typical sponge material isn't very durable and can easily shear requiring frequent replacements.

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[0017]The following details are provided to illustrate the invention. The G Sponge is a device for the purpose of wiping away excess grout and water during tiling. It's comprised of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) sponge material that is highly absorbent at many times its weight. This sponge material is resistant to ripping and shearing as well as affection by chemicals.

[0018]Referring to figures, FIG. 1 shows that the overall form of the invention is a rectangular. Dimensions can and may vary but will accommodate an ergonomic grip for an average adult hand.

[0019]As shown in FIG. 2 [1], the bottom surface has grooved channels to facilitate collection and movement of excess grout during wiping. These are set at a reasonably shallow depth to prevent too much build-up in a single wipe. Although the precise depth may vary, the channels will generally run lengthwise with evenly spaced etchings so as to create alternating troughs and peaks. The carving of the channels called out in FIG. 4 [3] wil...

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Abstract

The G Sponge is a wiping device for cleaning excess water and grout that occurs during tiling. The sponge material is formed from Polyvinyl Alcohol to provide high absorbency. The fabricated etchings catalyze the wiping process and internal borings provide ventilation for drying.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]NOT APPLICABLESTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The invention relates to the field of tile installation work. It is focused on the process of cleaning excess water and grout materials during the grout clean-up.[0005]Grout and water clean-up is a time-intensive part of the tiling process. A sponge and a bucket of water is normally used to perform this. Traditional sponges used for this purpose aren't sufficiently absorbent and require frequent wringing. They also aren't dense enough to push the excess grout and water off the tile which, in turn, exponentially increases the number of passes needed to wipe clean. This is further exacerbated by the low friction surface of a sponge. Lastly, typical sponge material isn't very durable and can easil...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/16
CPCA47L13/16
Inventor HOOKER, JAMESMARTIN, CLINT
Owner HOOKER JAMES