# US 2013/0152318 A1 · Universal velcro® cleaning tool > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2013/0152318 A1 - Document ID: US20130152318A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/328,929 - Filed: 2011-12-16 - Published: 2013-06-20 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-16 - Inventors: George Felton, III - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152318A1 ## CPC - B08B 1/12: Brushes - B08B: CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL ## Abstract Embodiments of the invention are directed to a device for cleaning VELCRO® comprising first and second rotating handle assemblies and a compound brush assembly comprising opposite first and second surfaces, the first surface comprising a stiff brush having metallic bristles, the second surface comprising a soft brush having non-metallic bristles. Rotation of the handles 180 degrees exposes the compound brush assembly for use. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for cleaning VELCRO® comprising first and second rotating handle assemblies and a compound brush assembly comprising opposite surfaces, the first surface comprising a stiff brush comprising metallic bristles, the second surface comprising a soft brush comprising non-metallic bristles. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein each handle assembly comprises a pair of substantially flat inner handle plates wherein their flat faces are parallel to each other when assembled, the inner handle plates having at least one hole at both ends; at least a pair of spacers disposed between said flat inner handle plates at a first and a second end, each spacer accommodating a pivot fastener within it, said pivot fastener being secured at both ends of said flat inner handle plates thereby securing the inner handle plates at a distance apart equal to the length of the spacer; and first and second handle covers attached to the exterior of said inner handle plates. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein the compound brush assembly comprises a stiff brush assembly and a soft brush assembly. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The cleaning device of claim 3 wherein the stiff brush assembly comprises metal bristles. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The cleaning device of claim 4 wherein the stiff brush assembly comprises angular steel bristles. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The cleaning device of claim 3 wherein the soft brush assembly comprises polymeric bristles. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The cleaning device of claim 5 wherein the polymeric bristles are selected from the group consisting of nylon, polyester, and nylon-polyester blends. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising a pick tool. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein said compound brush assembly comprises a base portion having holes therethrough adapted to accommodate a pair of pivot fasteners. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising a spring clip locking mechanism for releasably securing the free ends of the first and second rotating handle assemblies. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The cleaning device of claim 9 wherein said compound brush assembly base is rotatably secured to said first and second rotating handle assemblies by a pair of pivot fasteners that penetrate the compound brush base holes and are secured to each inner handle plate. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 wherein the compound brush base comprises a hard-stop interlock feature. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising a retention clip. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The cleaning device of claim 13 wherein the retention clip is affixed to the external face of one of the first and second rotating handle assemblies. ### Claim 15 A device for cleaning VELCRO® comprising: first and second rotating handle assemblies, each handle assembly comprising a pair of substantially flat inner handle plates wherein their flat faces are parallel to each other when assembled, the inner handle plates having at least one hole at both ends; at least a pair of spacers disposed between said flat inner handle plates at a first and a second end, each spacer accommodating a pivot fastener within it, said pivot fastener being secured at both ends of said flat inner handle plates thereby securing the inner handle plates at a distance apart equal to the length of the spacer; first and second handle covers attached to the exterior of said inner handle plates; a compound brush assembly comprising opposite surfaces, the first surface comprising a stiff brush comprising metallic bristles, the second surface comprising a soft brush comprising non-metallic bristles; and a pick tool located opposite said compound brush assembly and rotating from a first internal position to a second exposed position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The cleaning device of claim 15 wherein the stiff brush assembly comprises angular steel bristles. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The cleaning device of claim 15 wherein the soft brush assembly comprises polymeric bristles. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The cleaning device of claim 15 wherein said compound brush assembly is rotatably secured to said first and second rotating handle assemblies by a pair of pivot fasteners that penetrate the compound brush assembly and are secured to each inner handle plate. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The cleaning device of claim 15 wherein the compound brush assembly comprises a hard-stop interlock feature. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The cleaning device of claim 15 further comprising a retention clip.