Quick pickup device for debris on any surface with positive capture

US8984697B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8984697-B2
Application numberUS-201213478731-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 23, 2012
Priority dateJun 1, 2011
Publication dateMar 24, 2015
Grant dateMar 24, 2015

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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.

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The invention claimed is: 1. 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. 2.…

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What does patent US8984697B2 cover?
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.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Knopow Jeremy F, Trester Keegan J, Johnson & Son Inc S C
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A47L25/005. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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