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Hybrid cleaning device including absorbent and contact elements

US8250698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Inventors

James Gavney · Palo Alto, US
Jerry Mix · Redwood City, US
Jaime D. Ashander · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2007
Grant date	Aug 28, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/8305
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more wiping elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the wiping elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the wiping elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent stricture.

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