Dry Fibrous Cleaning Sheet With Tannic Acid Allergen Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing indoor cleaning tools fail to effectively reduce the antigenicity of allergy-inducing matter adhered to them, particularly as they are often used in a wet state and require cumbersome application and removal of antigenicity-reducing agents, and there is a lack of dry cleaning solutions that address allergen reduction on fibrous base materials.
Innovation Solution
A dry-type indoor cleaning tool with a fibrous base material coated with an antigenicity-reducing composition containing tannic acid, a lubricant, and a surfactant, which is adhesive and permeable, allowing for stable antigenicity reduction without transferring the composition to the object being cleaned.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional antigenicity-reducing agents are applied directly to floors, carpets, or floor mats, then antigenicity reduction is achieved, but the user must wipe away or vacuum the agent after application, creating a burden
Solution Approach 1:
The antigenicity-reducing agent is pre-applied to the cleaning tool during manufacturing, so that the antigenicity reduction function is already in place before use. Users simply need to attach the cleaning tool to the handle and start cleaning, eliminating the need for separate application and removal steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning tool itself serves the dual function of cleaning and antigenicity reduction. The fibrous base material with pre-applied agent automatically reduces antigenicity during the cleaning process without requiring additional user actions for agent application or removal.
2Reliability
If wet cleaning methods are used to reduce allergy-inducing matter, then antigenicity reduction is achieved, but the cleaned object must be dried, adding complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the physical state parameter of the cleaning system from wet to dry. The fibrous base material contains the antigenicity-reducing agent in a dry state, allowing cleaning to proceed without introducing moisture, thus eliminating the drying step and reducing process complexity.
3Ease of operation
If dry cleaning tools with fibrous base materials are used, then ease of operation is improved, but the antigenicity-reducing composition must be adhesive and permeable without transferring to the cleaned object, which is difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses a composite structure combining fibrous base material with an antigenicity-reducing composition. The composition contains multiple components (polymer, lubricant, surfactant, and antigenicity-reducing substance) that work together to achieve adhesion to fibers, permeation into the material, and prevention of transfer to cleaned surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The antigenicity-reducing composition is applied locally to the fibrous base material where it is needed for cleaning function. The composition concentrates active ingredients at the cleaning interface while the lubricant and surfactant components prevent unwanted transfer to the cleaned object through localized action.
4Ease of operation
If disposable cleaning tools are used, then ease of operation is improved, but the cost increases due to frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the consumable component (fibrous base material with applied composition) from the reusable component (handle). The fibrous portion can be disposed of after use while the handle is recovered and reused, reducing overall material consumption compared to completely disposable tools.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a stable and efficient reduction of antigenicity over time, preventing allergen transfer and improving dust collection, while being safe and cost-effective due to the use of tannic acid, a plant-derived component.
Implementation Method 1
an antigenicity-reducing component reducing antigenicity of allergy-inducing matter... The antigenicity-reducing component is tannic acid
Implementation Method 2
The antigenicity-reducing composition contains an antigenicity-reducing component reducing antigenicity of allergy-inducing matter, a lubricant, and a surfactant
Implementation Method 3
The antigenicity-reducing composition contains an antigenicity-reducing component reducing antigenicity of allergy-inducing matter, a lubricant, and a surfactant
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AI summary
The present invention provides an indoor cleaning tool having a dry fibrous base material. An antigenicity-reducing composition that includes an antigenicity-reducing component, a lubricant, and a surfactant is applied to the fibrous base material. It would be preferable for the antigenicity-reducing component to be tannic acid.