Cleaning tool

US7540056B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Perry S. Dotterman · Maplewood, US
• Scott J. Tuman · Woodbury, US
• Diane R. Wolk · Woodbury, US
• John M. Simon · Edina, US
• Mark D. Sorlien · White Bear Lake, US
• Mark W. Nelson · Lino Lakes, US
• Michael J. Kubes · Oakdale, US
• Byron E. Trotter · Windom, US
• Arthur V. Lang · Maplewood, US
• Johannes N. Gaston · Minnetonka, US
• Douglas J. VanOrnum · Minnetonka, US
• Steven A. Beaudry · Coon Rapids, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 31, 2005
• Grant date: Jun 2, 2009
• Expiry date: Aug 2, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47L13/24
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.