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  Cleaning pad with functional propertiesUSPTO Application #: 20070094827Title: Cleaning pad with functional properties Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces, especially shower and bathroom surfaces. The absorbency of the cleaning pad controls soap release to enable extended cleaning efficacy. The cleaning pad has wet flexibility when in use to effectively clean a variety of surfaces and still remain disposable. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device. (end of abstract)
Agent: The Clorox Company - Oakland, CA, US Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Cheryl Rodriguez USPTO Applicaton #: 20070094827 - Class: 015209100 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Brushing, Scrubbing, And General Cleaning, Implements, Fabric, Wiper, Dauber, Or Polisher The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070094827. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of Co-pending application Ser. No. 10/882001, which was filed Jun. 29, 2004, entitled "CLEANING PAD WITH FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES", which is a continuation-in-part of Co-pending application Ser. No. 10/836303, which was filed Apr. 30, 2004, entitled "MULTILAYER CLEANING PAD", which is a continuation-in-part of Co-pending application Ser. No. 10/758722, which was filed Jan. 16, 2004, entitled "CLEANING COMPOSITION FOR DISPOSABLE CLEANING HEAD", and all incorporated herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to cleaning implements with removable cleaning pads. The invention also relates to cleaning substrates, cleaning heads, cleaning pads, cleaning sponges and related systems for cleaning hard surfaces. The invention also relates to cleaning substrates, cleaning heads, cleaning pads, cleaning sponges and related systems for cleaning hard surfaces, wherein the cleaning substrates and related systems are impregnated with cleaning compositions. The invention also relates to cleaning implements with substantial foam generation. The invention also relates to cleaning pads with controlled water uptake and release. The invention also relates to a method for cleaning showers and bathtubs and the like. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Numerous types of cleaning compositions, as well as holders for disposable cleaning pads, are known in the art. Illustrative are the compositions and apparatus disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,852,201, 4,523,347, 4,031,673, 3,413,673 and 3,383,158. [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,852,201 to Wundrock et al. discloses a toilet bowl cleaner having a handle with a removable cleaning pad disposed on one end. The toilet bowl cleaner also includes a cleaning solution that is contained in the pad. [0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,960,508 to Holt et al. and U.S. Pat. App. 2003/0127108 to Policicchio et al. describe a cleaning pad in a mopping system where it is important to absorb essentially all of the fluid cleaning solution during the time in which a typical user will clean a surface. The cleaning pad is also designed to avoid immediate, rapid absorbency so that the cleaning fluid can remain for a sufficient time on the cleaning surface. In order to absorb essentially all the cleaning fluid, the cleaning pad of Holt et al. preferably has a t.sub.1200 absorbent capacity of at least 5 g/g and more preferably at least 10 g/g. In order to maintain a dry surface after cleaning, the cleaning pad has a squeeze-out value of not more than about 40% at 0.25 psi. U.S. Pat. No. 6,638,527 to Gott et al. describes a personal care cleansing wipe with apertures that provide better lathering and improved shape retention. [0008] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device with a disposable cleaning pad that overcomes the disadvantages and shortcomings associated with prior art cleaning substrates, cleaning heads, cleaning pads, cleaning sponges and related systems for cleaning hard surfaces and showers. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] In accordance with the above objects and those that will be mentioned and will become apparent below, one aspect of the present invention comprises a method of cleaning a shower using a cleaning implement with a removable cleaning pad, which is impregnated with a cleaning composition, comprising the steps of: [0010] a. optionally, wetting the surface of said shower; [0011] b. attaching said removable cleaning pad to said cleaning implement; [0012] c. optionally, wetting said removable cleaning pad; [0013] d. wiping the surface of said shower with said removable cleaning pad; [0014] e. optionally, rewetting said removable cleaning pad; and [0015] f. optionally, rinsing the surface of said shower; wherein said removable cleaning pad has a wet flexibility of greater than 50%. In accordance with the above objects and those that will be mentioned and will become apparent below, another aspect of the present invention comprises a cleaning implement comprising: [0016] a. a handle; and [0017] b. a removable cleaning pad; [0018] c. wherein said removable cleaning pad has a foam increase of greater than 100%. [0019] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the detailed description of preferred embodiments below, when considered together with the attached claims. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0020] Before describing the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particularly exemplified systems or process parameters that may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments of the invention only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. [0021] All publications, patents and patent applications cited herein, whether supra or infra, are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. [0022] It must be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a "surfactant" includes two or more such surfactants. [0023] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although a number of methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice of the present invention, the preferred materials and methods are described herein. [0024] The cleaning pad can be used as a disinfectant, sanitizer, and/or sterilizer. As used herein, the term "disinfect" shall mean the elimination of many or all pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces with the exception of bacterial endospores. As used herein, the term "sanitize" shall mean the reduction of contaminants in the inanimate environment to levels considered safe according to public health ordinance, or that reduces the bacterial population by significant numbers where public health requirements have not been established. An at least 99% reduction in bacterial population within a 24 hour time period is deemed "significant." As used herein, the term "sterilize" shall mean the complete elimination or destruction of all forms of microbial life and which is authorized under the applicable regulatory laws to make legal claims as a "Sterilant" or to have sterilizing properties or qualities. [0025] In the application, effective amounts are generally those amounts listed as the ranges or levels of ingredients in the descriptions, which follow hereto. Unless otherwise stated, amounts listed in percentage ("%'s") are in weight percent (based on 100% active) of the cleaning composition alone, not accounting for the substrate weight. Each of the noted cleaner composition components and substrates is discussed in detail below. [0026] As used herein, the term "substrate" is intended to include any material that is used to clean an article or a surface. Examples of cleaning substrates include, but are not limited to nonwovens, sponges, films and similar materials which can be attached to a cleaning implement, such as a floor mop, handle, or a hand held cleaning tool, such as a toilet cleaning device. [0027] As used herein, "film" refers to a polymer film including flat nonporous films, and porous films such as microporous, nanoporous, closed or open celled, breathable films, or apertured films. [0028] As used herein, "wiping" refers to any shearing action that the substrate undergoes while in contact with a target surface. This includes hand or body motion, substrate-implement motion over a surface, or any perturbation of the substrate via energy sources such as ultrasound, mechanical vibration, electromagnetism, and so forth. [0029] As used herein, the term "fiber" includes both staple fibers, i. e., fibers which have a defined length between about 2 and about 20 mm, fibers longer than staple fiber but are not continuous, and continuous fibers, which are sometimes called "continuous filaments" or simply "filaments". The method in which the fiber is prepared will determine if the fiber is a staple fiber or a continuous filament. Continue reading... Full patent description for Cleaning pad with functional properties Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Cleaning pad with functional properties patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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