Absorbent structures with integrated contact elements
US8141194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more resilient contact elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the resilient contact elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the resilient contact elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent structure.
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