Cleaning tool for flexible cables
A compact cleaning tool with microfiber loop and waterproof fabric addresses the issue of keeping hands clean and dry during leash handling, effectively drying and cleaning while being portable and versatile.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025003080
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing solutions fail to effectively keep hands clean and dry when handling dirty or wet objects like a dog leash during walks, requiring users to either dirty their hands or carry additional items like towels.
A cleaning tool combining microfiber loop material for drying and dirt removal with a waterproof Oxford fabric, designed to be compact and easy to use, featuring a Velcro fastener for secure attachment and a latch to prevent slippage, allowing hands to remain dry and clean.
The tool efficiently dries and cleans the leash while keeping the user's hands dry and clean, with a compact design that is easy to use and maintain, suitable for various applications including dog leashes, lunge lines, and household/garden use.
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Abstract
Description
Problem:
[0001] When using, for example, a dog leash, it is pulled along by lying on the ground, dirt and moisture during walks.
[0002] When you try to retrieve them, your hands and sometimes your clothing are dirty and wet.
[0003] If you then need a dry and clean hand, for example to make a phone call, you either have to wipe your hands on your clothing or always carry a towel with you.
[0004] This situation was very time-consuming and frustrating, so I wanted to remedy it. Troubleshooting:
[0005] Something was needed that was light and small enough to fit in a jacket pocket and easy to use. So, two materials were used: firstly, a fleece that binds moisture and provides protection, and secondly, an outer material that is impervious to moisture.
[0006] So I combined thick microfiber loop material with a waterproof Oxford fabric.
[0007] The result was a cleaning tool which is used as follows: Functionality
[0008] The cleaning tool can be used, for example, for dog leashes, lunge lines in the equestrian field, or also in the household and garden.
[0009] In this description, we will use a dog leash as an example.
[0010] The cleaning tool is designed so that the user keeps their hands dry and largely clean when picking up their dog's leash from the dirty floor and rolling it back up.
[0011] The dog's long leash is gradually pulled through the cleaning tool by gently gripping it with one hand while the other hand pulls the leash through, thus shortening it. The slight friction of the inner microfiber loop material removes the dirt and simultaneously dries the leash.
[0012] The outer material of the cleaning tool prevents dirt and moisture from the inner fleece from reaching the hand. The hand thus remains dry and clean.
[0013] A latch over the cleaning tool prevents it from slipping out of your hand and hitting the ground with the leash. At the same time, it still allows you to hold the cleaning tool loosely without having to strain your hand around the leash.
[0014] The cleaning tool is attached and adjustable to the width of the leash using a Velcro fastener. By gently pressing the Velcro together, the cleaning tool is fastened around the long line, enclosing it firmly and securely, yet loosely enough to allow the leash to slide easily through the closed cleaning tool.
[0015] After the walk, the Velcro fastener is simply pulled apart, the cleaning tool is thus removed from the leash and cleaned with water or, in case of heavy soiling, possibly also with some soap or dish soap under the tap by gently rubbing the microfiber loop material together.
[0016] It can then be laid out to dry and is ready for the next use. Summary
[0017] The cleaning tool has an elongated housing with an opening for threading through, for example, a leash. Inside the housing is a microfiber loop material that lines the interior.
[0018] The housing is encased in a waterproof material that forms the outer boundary of the tool. The housing consists of several connectable segments, firmly joined together via a coupling system. A handle latch is provided on the outside of the housing. Description
[0019] The cleaning tool consists of an elongated housing with an opening for holding, for example, a leash. The housing is designed with an interior lined with microfiber loop material. This microfiber loop material extends around the entire inner circumference of the housing.
[0020] The exterior of the housing is covered with a waterproof fabric that serves as an outer boundary. The housing consists of two segments that are firmly connected to each other via a coupling system.
[0021] On the outside of the housing is a grip area for easier handling. The grip area is attached to the housing to ensure a secure hold.
[0022] The cleaning tool has a cuboid shape, which becomes cylindrical when the edges are closed. The ends of the housing are open.
[0023] See attached drawing. Key to symbols in Figure 1 A waterproof Oxford fabric C bar made of waterproof Oxford fabric D Velcro fastener Loop tape Key to symbols Fig. 2 A waterproof Oxford fabric B Microfiber loop material C bar made of waterproof Oxford fabric Key to symbols Fig. 3 A waterproof Oxford fabric B Microfiber loop material D Velcro fastener hook tape
Claims
[1] Cleaning tool for flexible cables, consisting of an elongated housing with a through-hole, characterized by that a microfiber loop material is arranged inside the housing. [2] Cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized by , that the housing is surrounded by a waterproof material that forms the outer boundary of the tool. [3] Cleaning tool according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the housing consists of several interconnected segments. [4] Cleaning tool according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the segments are firmly connected to each other via a coupling system. [5] Cleaning tool according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that there are handle areas on the outside of the housing. [6] Cleaning tool according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the case has an essentially cuboid shape. [7] Cleaning tool according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the housing ends are open. [8] Cleaning tool according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is portable.