Head for a cleaning implement having a removable dirt bin

US7934287B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Widalys Luz De Soto-Burt · Loveland, US
• Kerry Lloyd Weaver · Florence, US
• Brian David Andres · Cadiz, US
• Paul John Edward Vernon · Sharonville, US
• Nicola John Policicchio · Mason, US
• Brett Delainey · Seattle, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 31, 2008
• Grant date: May 3, 2011
• Expiry date: Apr 9, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49721
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A cleaning implement having a dirt bin for collecting debris from a floor. The dirt bin has at least one of a cleaning sheet and/or air filter attached thereto, as presented to the user. This arrangement allows for more efficient disposal of debris from the dirt bin and soiled components. The dirt bin may be emptied and reused or may be discarded after a single use.