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US 8,984,697 B2Granted
Quick pickup device for debris on any surface with positive capture
AssigneeS.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
InventorsJeremy F. Knopow, Keegan J. Trester
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Abstract
A device for quickly cleaning a variety of surfaces is provided that preferably utilizes a positive capture roller and three-dimensional capture matrix. In particular, the roller is tacky and is in close relationship with a three-dimensional capture media. The roller may be refreshed by a washing mechanism and the media may be replaceable.
Claims17
A cleaning device comprising:
- a housing defining an interior including a debris collection bin;
- at least one roller rotatably coupled to the housing;
- a tacky material circumferentially disposed about the at least one roller and configured to be applied to a surface to be cleaned for picking up particulate matter therefrom;
- and
- wherein the tacky material comprises a gel applied to and received over the at least one roller.
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A method of making a cleaning device comprising the steps of:
- constructing a housing defining an interior including a debris collection bin;
- coupling a roller to the housing within the interior and in communication with the debris receiving bin, wherein the roller is rotatably coupled to the housing and configured to divert collected debris to the bin;
- and
- adhering a tacky material to the roller, wherein the tacky material is configured to attract debris when the cleaning device is applied to a surface;
- wherein the tacky material is a gel.
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A roller for a cleaning device, the roller comprising:
- a circumferential substrate having opposing first and second ends;
- and
- a tacky material coupled to the substrate and configured to pick up particulate matter from a surface to be cleaned,
- wherein the tacky material comprises a gel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.