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US 2016/0256030 A1Published application
Cleaning Implement with Resilient Projections
AssigneeThe Libman Company
InventorsAaron Libman, Andrew D. Libman, Roberto Pellacini
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Abstract
A cleaning apparatus such as a bath scrubber with an undulation feature is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus may have a base that is pivotally coupled to a handle. The base may include multiple projections (e.g., flanges) that together form a substantially X-shape. Each projection may include a resilient section that may deflect when in contact with a curved surface to enable a cleaning pad coupled to the projections to clean the curved surface. The resilient section may comprise one or more undulations features.
Claims20
A cleaning apparatus comprising:
- a base comprising a plurality of projections radially extending outward from an outer surface of the base,
- wherein each of the projections is configured to be coupled with a cleaning pad, and
- wherein at least one projection of the plurality of projections includes a flexible resilient portion configured to deflect in response to contact of the cleaning apparatus with a curved surface.
A kit comprising:
- a cleaning pad;
- and
- a base comprising a plurality of projections that collectively form a substantially X-shape,
- wherein each projection comprises an undulation portion configured to move between a biased configuration and a flexed configuration,
- wherein each projection comprises a distal end portion and proximate end portion opposite the distal end portion,
- wherein each of the proximate end portions is coupled to the base, and
- wherein each of the distal end portions is configured to be coupled to the cleaning pad near a respective corner of the cleaning pad.
4 more elements
A cleaning apparatus comprising:
- a base comprising a plurality of projections, wherein each projection comprises a flexible portion that is biased in an initial configuration, wherein the base defines an open-faced channel extending from a first side surface of the base to a second side surface of the base opposite the first side surface;
- and
- a connection component pivotally coupled to the base and disposed with the open-faced channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.