Cleaning implement

Abstract

A cleaning implement is disclosed that provides multiple functions useful in cleaning windows and similar surfaces. There is a support head that has three sides, one being a cleaning liquid applicator side and two presenting an absorbent sheet. The liquid applicator side can apply a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned and optionally can provide scrubbing to the surface. The sheet can perform rough drying followed by finish drying, and / or other functions. Replacement liquid applicator cartridges and replacement sheets, or stacks of sheets, are also disclosed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority on U.S. provisional application 60 / 784,912, filed Mar. 22, 2006.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to devices for cleaning windows and other hard surfaces. More particularly, it relates to “all-in-one” type devices that deliver a cleaning fluid, work the fluid along the surface being cleaned, and remove the used liquid.[0004]Cleaning of windows and other hard surfaces typically requires several tools and is a multi-step process. One typically picks up a spray bottle and spray the window, then picks up a sponge or cloth and works the cleaning fluid along the window glass, then picks up a squeegee, rag or other device to remove the used cleaning fluid. Hence, several devices are required, and time is needed to shift from device to device.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 1,376,195 disclosed an all-in-one type windo...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]In preferred forms the support head has at least three sides that can be selectively positioned adjacent the surface, and the absorbent sheet removably covers at least two of them. The absorbent sheet can be part of a stack of such absorbent sheets, and the stack can be removably mountable to the support head along those two sides. Using such a structure a first sheet of the stack can be tom off from the stack after use to expose a fresh second sheet of the stack. If desired the first sheet of the stack can have weakenings and tabs to facilitate tearing off of the first sheet from the stack.

[0037]Hence, it will be appreciated that a variety of advantages are achieved by various embodiments of the present invention. The functions of providing cleaning liquid, scrubbing stains, and collecting the used liquid are all achieved by a single compact tool, which can be inexpensively manufactured. The above functions are optimized through use of replaceable and disposable parts.

Problems solved by technology

Hence, several devices are required, and time is needed to shift from device to device.

However, with these devices once the liquid was used up or the collection capacity of the device exceeded, it was difficult to adapt the device for continued use.

Moreover, the devices were not compact and were unduly heavy.

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