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Motorized hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use thereforRelated Patent Categories: Brushing, Scrubbing, And General Cleaning, Machines, WipingMotorized hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20050278880, Motorized hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/027,647 filed Dec. 21, 2001 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/275,841 filed Dec. 21, 2000. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor. Specifically, the present invention relates to a hand-held scrubbing device which contains an electromechanical motor, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Cleaning a surface, such as a hard surface, may often require intense scrubbing, especially in cases where the item to be cleaned has dirt, oils, and/or grime encrusted thereupon. Furthermore, this scrubbing is typically very tedious and labor-intensive, especially where there are multiple surfaces and/or a large surface to be cleaned. Such scrubbing may also take a long time, and may thus be excessively burdensome. [0004] In particular cases, such as where the food is encrusted and/or baked onto dishes, pots, pans, etc., it may be desirable to apply a cleaning composition, for example, a liquid dishwashing composition, to the dish in order to clean it. Thus, one typically applies a cleaning composition to a scrubbing pad, sponge, steel wool or other substrate and then vigorously scrubs the dish. However, even when a scrubbing pad is used, intensive scrubbing, and therefore significant manual labor, may be required before the dish is cleaned to the person's satisfaction. This manual cleaning is both exhausting, and extremely time-consuming. [0005] While mechanical and electrical devices are known for industrial or manual labor applications, such as sanding, polishing, buffing, etc., these devices are very heavy and are not suitable for cleaning relatively delicate items, such as dishes or household hard surfaces. In addition, such devices are typically intended for heavy manual applications, and may be very noisy, and/or deliver significant, and even uncomfortable levels of vibrations to the user. Thus, these devices are unsuitable for extended, everyday use. [0006] Accordingly, the need exists for an improved device and kit for household cleaning. The need also exists for a scrubbing surface useful with such an improved device. The need also exists for an improved method for cleaning, which employs such an improved device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The present invention relates to a hand-held scrubbing device for cleaning a surface which has a waterproof casing having an interior area and an exterior area. The interior area has an electromechanical motor and a battery joined to the electromechanical motor. The exterior area has a scrubbing surface removably joined to the electromechanical motor which provides a mechanical action to the scrubbing surface. The scrubbing surface is impregnated with a cleaning composition. A kit containing such a hand-held scrubbing device, and a method of use therefor are also provided herein. A disposable scrubbing surface impregnated with a cleaning composition is also provided, for use with a hand-held scrubbing device. [0008] It has now been found that a hand-held scrubbing device may provide significant mechanical action so as to clean an item, while still being light enough for extended use, especially by elderly people. By employing a removable scrubbing surface, the present invention may also provide improved sanitation, especially when disposable scrubbing surfaces are employed, which may lead to improved health benefits. The hand-held scrubbing device herein also reduces the need for a consumer to add a cleaning composition to a scrubbing pad, as a cleaning composition is already impregnated therein. In addition, the hand-held scrubbing device may reduce consumer's hand contact with the cleaning solution, and the time spent to clean the item. This provides the user with more free time, and may also minimize the potential for skin irritation. [0009] Such a hand-held scrubbing device may be easy to hold, comfortable to use, and yet may be used on relatively delicate items such as dishes, plates, or even glassware. The hand-held scrubbing device may also provide acceptable cleaning, while reducing the transfer of annoying vibrations to the user, so as to provide an improved method for cleaning an item, and especially dishware. Furthermore, the present invention may reduce the need for pre-soaking tough and/or hardened stains and may make it easier to remove encrusted soils. [0010] These and other features, aspects, advantages, and variations of the present invention, and the embodiments described herein, will become evident to those skilled in the art from a reading of the present disclosure with the appended claims, and are covered within the scope of these claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0011] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the invention, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from the following description of the accompanying figures in which: [0012] FIG. 1 is an exterior side view of a preferred embodiment of a hand-held scrubbing device; and [0013] FIG. 2 is a cut-away side view of a preferred embodiment of a hand-held scrubbing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0014] All percentages, ratios and proportions herein are by weight, unless otherwise specified. All temperatures are in degrees Celsius (.degree.C.) unless otherwise specified. All documents cited are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. Citation of any reference is not an admission regarding any determination as to its availability as prior art to the claimed invention. The figures herein are not necessarily drawn to scale. [0015] As used herein, the term "hand-held" describes an item, at least one part of which is easily and conveniently handled in an average-sized human hand. Preferably, this term indicates that the entire item has an ergonomic size, weight, and shape which makes it easy to comfortably hold in the hand, during use. [0016] As used herein, the term "waterproof" indicates that unless opened, broken, cracked, etc., the item is substantially impervious to water inadvertently entering the interior area of the item, during normal use. This term does not encompass any water which is specifically added, or desirably added into the interior of the item. [0017] Referring to the figures, FIG. 1 shows an exterior side view of a preferred embodiment of the hand-held scrubbing device (HHSD) of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the HHSD, 10, has a waterproof casing, 20, which contains an exterior area, 22. The exterior area, 22, also contains a scrubbing surface, 24, which is removably joined to an electromechanical motor (see FIG. 2 at 50), via a heating element (see FIG. 2 at 52). The exterior area, 22, also contains a thumb grip, 26, which contains a motor activator, 28. The thumb grip, 26, combines with an ergonomic grip, 30, to reduce slippage. The exterior area, 22, also contains a vibration buffer, 32, distal from the ergonomic grip, 30, and a pivoting portion, 34, therebetween. [0018] The casing useful herein may be formed of any material, especially plastic, resin, and/or a polymer, and is waterproof, so as to prevent water and/or cleaning solution from contacting and damaging the components contained therein. Furthermore, the waterproof casing herein may be formed in a variety of colors, designs, etc., so as to appeal to various kitchen decorating styles. In a preferred embodiment, the waterproof casing of the HHSD has interchangeable color panels which users may employ to customize the HHSD according to their own tastes. Continue reading about Motorized hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor... Full patent description for Motorized hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Motorized hand-held scrubbing device, a disposable scrubbing surface, and a method of use therefor 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. 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