Disposable cleaning pad and handle therefor
US7650664B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/46
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention discloses an economical and disposable cleaning tool which may be prepared by a simplified manufacturing process involving a reduced number of steps. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning pad and a handle, the cleaning pad having a pocket for receiving the handle. The cleaning pad may be provided with a top sheet and a fiber bundle. The top sheet is folded over and bonded to provide a cleaning portion and a back portion, and the fiber bundle is disposed on the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion and the back portion of the folded sheet are bonded together forming the pocket for the handle to be disposed therein. The handle may include a hinge to enable the handle to be repeatedly folded over for convenient storage or easily extended for use.
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