U.S. patent application number 11/360723 was filed with the patent office on 2007-08-23 for cleaning glove.
Invention is credited to Danielle M. Aseff.
Application Number | 20070192975 11/360723 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38426602 |
Filed Date | 2007-08-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070192975 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Aseff; Danielle M. |
August 23, 2007 |
Cleaning glove
Abstract
A glove for use in cleaning is disclosed. The glove is comprised
of a glove body with fingers. The cleaning glove is further
comprised of knuckle scrubbers, finger scrubbers and a palm
scrubber. The cleaning glove is further comprised of at least one
cleaning solution disposed within selected areas of the outside
portion of the glove.
Inventors: |
Aseff; Danielle M.;
(Roswell, GA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
GEORGE R. REARDON
3356 STATION COURT
LAWRENCVILLE
GA
30044
US
|
Family ID: |
38426602 |
Appl. No.: |
11/360723 |
Filed: |
February 23, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/104.94 ;
15/227 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 13/19 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/104.94 ;
015/227 |
International
Class: |
A47L 13/19 20060101
A47L013/19 |
Claims
1. A glove for use in cleaning comprising: a body portion having an
opening and a plurality of finger portions extending from said body
portion, said finger portions being positioned opposite said
opening, said body portion and said finger portions being
constructed of a first material, said body portion and said finger
portions further being configured to generally conform to the shape
of a human hand, said finger portions having finger tip areas and
knuckle areas, said body portion having a palm area; a plurality of
a second material affixed to said knuckle areas of said finger
portions; a plurality of a third material affixed to said finger
tip areas of said finger portions; a fourth material affixed to
said palm area; a first cleaning solution disposed within said
second material; a second cleaning solution disposed within said
third material; and a third cleaning solution disposed within said
fourth material.
2. The glove of claim 1, wherein said second material and said
third material are made from an abrasive material and said fourth
material is made from a non-abrasive material.
3. The glove of claim 2, wherein said first cleaning solution, said
second cleaning solution and said third cleaning solution have
different compositions.
4. The glove of claim 2, wherein said first cleaning solution and
said second cleaning solution have the same composition and wherein
said third cleaning solution has a different composition.
5. The glove of claim 2, wherein said first cleaning solution, said
second cleaning solution and said third cleaning solution have the
same composition.
6. A glove for use in cleaning comprising: a body portion having an
opening and a plurality of finger portions extending from said body
portion, said finger portions being positioned opposite said
opening, said body portion and said finger portions being
constructed of a first material, said body portion and said finger
portions further being configured to generally conform to the shape
of a human hand, said finger portions having finger tip areas and
knuckle areas, said body portion having an extended palm area; a
plurality of a second material affixed to said knuckle areas of
said finger portions; a plurality of a third material affixed to
said finger tip areas of said finger portions; a fourth material
affixed to said extended palm area; a first cleaning solution
disposed on said second material; a second cleaning solution
disposed on said third material; and a third cleaning solution
disposed on said fourth material.
7. The glove of claim 6, wherein said second material and said
third material are made from an abrasive material and said fourth
material is made from a non-abrasive material.
8. The glove of claim 7, wherein said first cleaning solution, said
second cleaning solution and said third cleaning solution have
different compositions.
9. The glove of claim 7, wherein said first cleaning solution and
said second cleaning solution have the same composition and wherein
said third cleaning solution has a different composition.
10. The glove of claim 7, wherein said first cleaning solution,
said second cleaning solution and said third cleaning solution have
the same composition.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of cleaning
gloves. In particular, the present invention relates to a cleaning
glove whose outside surface is disposed with task specific
materials and task specific cleaning solutions at targeted
locations.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] It is well known in the art to use gloves in most cleaning
operations, both to protect the hands and to assist in the act of
cleaning. In addition, materials of various textures and
abrasiveness have been used to accomplish the cleaning of surfaces
of various types. In some cases these materials are separate from
the glove and in other cases these materials are a part of the
glove.
[0003] Such inventions do not disclose the use of a combination of
task specific cleaning materials disposed at targeted locations of
the glove, nor do they disclose the use of task specific releasable
cleaning solutions operable for release from the task specific
cleaning materials.
[0004] A need exists, therefore, for a cleaning glove disposed with
one or more task specific cleaning materials and one or more
releasable cleaning solutions disposed at targeted locations of the
glove.
[0005] These and other problems exist. Previous attempts to solve
these and other problems include the following.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 1,559,114, issued to C. H. Maranville,
discloses a rubber glove with projections of varying sizes on the
palm, thumb and knuckle areas.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 2,459,985, issued to C. H. Woodbury, discloses
a hand covering in the general nature of a work glove, which is
useful to a worker to gain a secure, effective, grip on objects or
articles being handled without marring or injuring them.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 3,643,386, issued to John V. Grzyll, discloses
hand apparels, gloves and mittens, having abrasive material secured
to the hand apparel at effective working areas such as extending
beyond and partially around an extending member, finger or thumb,
to afford cleaning and abrading contact with an object while
providing various advantages and protections to the user.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 4,593,427, issued to Thomas V. Ortolivo,
discloses a cleaning and scouring glove having a flexible body
including a palm, a thumb, and finger stalls, the finger stalls
including a second row of phalanges. Disposed upon the second row
of phalanges in the knuckle area of the middle three fingers are
three ovoid scouring or cleaning units. In the palm and
inner-finger region is located an upper and lower cleaning or
abrasive surface, the upper surface covering substantially the
entire upper-palm and inner-finger area, and the lower surface
covering substantially the entire lower-palm area, the upper and
lower surfaces being separated by a transverse linear separation of
about 1/8 inch, this linear separation corresponding generally to
the natural transverse fold in the palm, the separation functioning
to enhance the flexibility of the palm area of the glove to
facilitate the complete clenching of the fist of the user in order
to make possible the application of considerable force and pressure
by the user when the cleaning glove is held in a position of a
clenched fist with pressure and reciprocal motion applied by the
user between the second row of phalanges of the knuckle and the
rigid surface to be cleaned by the disclosed waterproof cleaning
glove. Also disclosed are means for the attachment and removability
of the cleaning surfaces and units to provide a range of different
cleaning mechanisms. The cleaning units may include a cellulose
layer capable of rotating detergent in solution.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 4,953,250, issued to Steven R. Brown,
discloses a disposable washing glove is shown which includes a
felted base made of carded staple fibers mechanically interlocked,
structured by use of special forked needles to create a high-pile
fabric, having recesses therein. The fabric is coated on one side
with a detergent material which also fills the recesses to permit a
timed release of the detergent during use.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 5,441,355, issued to Barrett H. Moore,
discloses a mitt of latex material includes a pad of cleaning media
covering the palm and inner finger area of a user's hand, and at
least one strip of cleaning media covering the back of the user's
hand extending across at least some of the user's fingers.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 5,956,770, issued to Lewis Felts Dennis,
discloses a glove with attachable cleaning pads including a glove
portion. A plurality of cleaning pads is provided that are adapted
for removable coupling with a front surface of the glove portion.
Each of the cleaning pads have a colored outer surface that is
different from one another. Each of the cleaning pads have a
different cleaning purpose.
[0013] U.S. Pat. No. D459,859, issued to Khristy L. Poteat,
illustrates a waterproof glove with detachable cleaning pads.
[0014] U.S. Pat. No. 6,513,998, issued to Essie M. Barry, discloses
a scouring glove with a plurality of heavy duty cleaning members
placed at the glove's distal ends of the fingertips for increased
scouring ability along with a soap permeable abrasive inner palm
layer containing a soap containment bladder with a soap fill spout
for refilling. A one-way valve is provided to prevent soap egress
and allow pressure buildup in the bladder. A semi-rigid siding is
provided to keep the bladder's form. A plurality of soap dispensing
apertures is provided to selectively distribute the soap contained
within the bladder to prime cleaning areas.
[0015] While these patents and other previous methods have
attempted to solve the above mentioned problems, none have utilized
or disclosed task specific materials and task specific releasable
cleaning solutions, as does embodiments of the present
invention.
[0016] Therefore, a need exists for a cleaning glove with these
attributes and functionalities. The cleaning glove according to
embodiments of the invention substantially departs from the
conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. It can be
appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and
improved cleaning glove which can be used commercially for domestic
or industrial cleaning activities. In this regard, the present
invention substantially fulfills these objectives.
[0017] The foregoing patent and other information reflect the state
of the art of which the inventor is aware and are tendered with a
view toward discharging the inventor's acknowledged duty of candor
in disclosing information that may be pertinent to the
patentability of the present invention. It is respectfully
stipulated, however, that the foregoing patent and other
information do not teach or render obvious, singly or when
considered in combination, the inventor's claimed invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The general purpose of the present invention, which will be
described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a cleaning
glove. In particular, the present invention relates to a cleaning
glove that is comprised of a base material in the shape of a human
hand. This base material may be made from a waterproof or water
resistant material, e.g. vinyl or latex. The cleaning glove is
further comprised of knuckle scrubbers located at the knuckle areas
of the finger portions of the glove. For clarity, these knuckle
areas are located at the knuckle areas distal from the finger tips
of the glove. In the preferred embodiment there is no knuckle
scrubber on the thumb finger portion. The knuckle scrubbers are
preferably made of a strong abrasive material. Also contained
within, or applied on, the knuckle scrubbers is a cleaning solution
that is released during the use of the knuckle scrubbers.
[0019] The cleaning glove is further comprised of finger tip
scrubbers located at the finger tips and thumb tip of the glove.
The finger tip scrubbers are preferably made of an abrasive
material having less abrasiveness than the knuckle scrubbers. Also
contained within, or applied on, the finger tip scrubbers is a
cleaning solution that is released during the use of the finger tip
scrubbers. This cleaning solution may be the same cleaning solution
used for the knuckle scrubbers, or may be a cleaning solution with
a different composition.
[0020] The cleaning glove is further comprised of a palm scrubber.
The palm scrubber is preferably made of a cleaning material with a
texture conducive for lighter cleaning than either the knuckle
scrubbers or the finger tip scrubbers, e.g. similar to the material
used for the Swiffer.RTM. Sweeper or Lysol.RTM. wipe. In some
embodiments the palm scrubber may be disposed in the palm area of
the glove. In some embodiments the palm scrubber may extend from
the palm area and also include a portion of the finger and thumb
areas on the front side of the glove. Also contained within, or
applied on, the palm scrubber is a cleaning solution that is
released during the use of the palm scrubbing area. This cleaning
solution may be the same as the cleaning solution used for the
knuckle scrubbers or the finger tip scrubbers or it may be
different.
[0021] The releasing action of the cleaning solutions may be due to
the result of contact with a liquid, e.g. water, due to the result
of pressure, due to the result of friction or due to a chemical
reaction.
[0022] One advantage of the present invention is highlighted by the
use of an embodiment of the invention for the cleaning of grout
between tile.
[0023] Another advantage of the present invention is that is can be
made inexpensively.
[0024] Another advantage of the present invention is that it can be
made of readily available materials.
[0025] Another advantage of the present invention is that it the
user can use it for cleaning jobs requiring different levels of
abrasiveness, e.g. different surfaces can be cleaned with one glove
(grout, bathtub, countertop, etc.).
[0026] Another advantage of the present invention is that it is
easy to use.
[0027] Another advantage of the present invention is that it is
disposable and hygienic, thus protecting the user's hands from a
germy mess and chemicals.
[0028] Another advantage of the present invention is that fewer
cleaning implements and liquids are required for cleaning.
[0029] Another advantage of the present invention is that cleaning
is easier and faster than with traditional methods.
[0030] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the invention in order that the detailed
description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in
order that the present contribution to the art may be better
appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that
will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject
matter of the claims appended hereto. In this respect, before
explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it
is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its
application to the details of construction and to the arrangements
of the components set forth in the following description or
illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other
embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.
Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology
employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not
be regarded as limiting.
[0031] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded
as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not
depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
[0032] Further objects and advantages of the present invention will
be apparent from the following detailed description of a presently
preferred embodiment which is illustrated schematically in the
accompanying drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] Other advantages and features of the invention are described
with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are intended to
explain and not to limit the invention, and are illustrated in the
drawings in which:
[0034] FIG. 1 is a rear, planar view of a cleaning glove according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0035] FIG. 2 is a front, planar view of a cleaning glove according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] FIG. 3 is a front, planar view of a cleaning glove according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 4 is a rear, planar view of a cleaning glove according
to an embodiment of the present invention for lighter every day
cleaning.
[0038] FIG. 5 is a front, planar view of a cleaning glove according
to an embodiment of the present invention for lighter every day
cleaning.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0039] Before explaining the disclosed embodiment of the present
invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is
not limited in its application to the details of the particular
arrangement shown since the invention is capable of other
embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose
of description and not of limitation.
[0040] Referring now to FIG. 1 through FIG. 5, a preferred
embodiment of a cleaning glove, 10, is shown. Cleaning glove 10 is
comprised of body portion 11 and a plurality of finger portion 12
extending from body portion 11. Body portion 11 and each finger
portion 12 are constructed of first material 13. First material 13
is preferably a vinyl material. Cleaning glove, 10, has a front
side 10f and a rear side 10r.
[0041] With the exception of the thumb finger portion each finger
portion 12 has a knuckle area 20. Each knuckle area 20 has a second
material 21 affixed to form what is called a knuckle scrubber.
Second material 21 is preferably an abrasive material for tough
cleaning tasks. Second material 21 has a first cleaning solution 22
disposed within. First cleaning solution 22 is released during a
task specific cleaning operation.
[0042] Each finger portion 12 has a finger tip area 30. Each finger
tip area 30 has a third material 31 affixed to form what is called
a finger tip scrubber. Third material 31 is preferably an abrasive
material for semi-tough cleaning tasks. One purpose of the finger
tip scrubbers is to allow the user to clean hard to access cracks
and crevices and for detail cleaning. Third material 31 has a
second cleaning solution 32 disposed within. Second cleaning
solution 32 is released during a task specific cleaning
operation.
[0043] Front side 10f has a palm area 40. Palm area 40 has a fourth
material 41 affixed to form what is called a palm scrubber. Fourth
material 41 is preferably a non-abrasive material for light
cleaning tasks. Fourth material 41 has a third cleaning solution 42
disposed within. Third cleaning solution 42 is released during a
task specific cleaning operation.
[0044] In one embodiment of the cleaning glove, the user inserts
the appropriate hand into the cleaning glove and positions one or
more of the knuckle scrubbers so that they come into contact with
the area to be cleaned, e.g. the grout in tile. The user then moves
the gloved hand with an appropriate pressure and direction to clean
the targeted area. If further cleaning is needed the user may
position one or more of the finger tip scrubbers so that they come
into contact with the area to be cleaned. The user then moves the
finger tip scrubbers with an appropriate pressure and direction to
clean the targeted area. The user positions the palm scrubber so
that it comes into contact with an area to be cleaned and applies
appropriate pressure and direction to clean the targeted area.
[0045] In one embodiment of the cleaning glove it is made by
forming the glove from a suitable material, e.g. vinyl, then
affixing the knuckle scrubbers to the knuckle areas, the finger
scrubbers to the finger tip areas and the palm scrubber to the palm
area. The cleaning solutions for the knuckle scrubbers, finger
scrubbers and palm scrubber are then infused into the knuckle
scrubbers, finger scrubbers and palm scrubber.
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