Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7404227 | Cleaning sheet A cleaning sheet adapted to be attached to the head (20) of a cleaning tool (2). The cleaning sheet has a wiping portion (1A) that is disposed on the bottom of the head (20) when the cleaning sheet is attached to the head (20). The... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7358204 | Soft, thick, non-linting nonwoven The nonwoven web 10 of the present invention is a layered structure that takes advantage of the beneficial properties of different types of fibers advantageously distributed in each layer. In particular, the present invention is a multi-layer nonwoven web sui... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7244884 | Cleaning device for cleaning of metal strings of musical instruments A cleaning device (2) for in-situ cleaning of metal strings (50) on a stringed musical instrument comprising a manually bendable, resilient laminate having a first planar portion and end portion extending out of the plane of the first portion, the lami... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207338 | Tooth-cleaning paper combined with dental floss Disclosed is a tooth-cleaning paper combined with dental floss, in which the tooth-cleaning paper is formed of a thin paper or a gauze sterilized and wetted with an aqueous fluoride solution and has a plurality of edge cuts formed along an edge of the tooth-cleaning... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7176150 | Internally tufted laminates The present invention provides an internally-tufted laminate adapted to provide improved softness and cloth-like feel. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7132377 | Disposable dish care and hard surface cleaning wipe A disposable dish care and hard surface cleaning wipe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wipe is comprised of a water insoluble substrate that includes a partially hydrophobic nonwoven first layer, and a low density nonwoven second layer that is adjacent to the sa... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7115551 | Cleansing articles for skin or hair The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7078358 | Low VOC cleanroom cleaning wipe A prewetted cleaning wipe for cleaning surfaces and having low volatile organic chemical and low nonvolatile residue properties comprising a wipe substrate wetted with an aqueous solution of high purity water and an effective amount of an acetylenic alcohol surface ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7055204 | Cleaning device A cleaning device having a support pad with a planar side and a side opposed to the planar side. An electrostatic cleaning sheet is detachably secured across the planar side of the pad. An elongated arm is secured at one end to the opposed side of the support pad. A... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7033965 | Cleaning Sheet A cleaning sheet having a cleaning surface comprising a cleaning area for cleaning a piled surface and a low-friction area which adjoins the cleaning area. The cleaning area has a coefficient of static friction of 0.1 to 4.0 against wool press felt (JIS L3201 R33W).... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7013528 | Floor cleaner with dusting A battery-powered, upright vacuum sweeper comprises a base assembly and a handle pivotably attached thereto. The base assembly comprises a vacuum fan assembly fluidly communicating with an inlet for vacuuming dust and the debris particles from a surface into a remov... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7015156 | Perfumed abrasive pad and manufacturing procedure The a present invention is related to an abrasive cleaning article, made of spread abrasive particles and microencapsulated particles of an aromatizing substance contained in urea-formaldehyde walls, through a three-dimensional non-woven web of fiber that are bonded... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6998373 | Soap retaining pouch Soap retaining pouch that is approximately five inches tall by three and one half inches wide. The pouch is made of polyester screening having a thread count of approximately fourteen lines per inch or one hundred and ninety six squares per square inch. An elastic b... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6998360 | Hydrophilic cotton product comprising a soft surface and a scraping surface The invention relates to a hydrophilic cotton product of 100% cotton fibers and including at least one first and one second outer layers. In the invention, the first layer is of fine fibers exhibiting a low micronaire value and constitutes a soft side and the second... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6978509 | Cleansing device having cleansing fibers A cleansing device includes a cleansing cloth having a base and a cover fabric layers superposed together, and a number of fibers disposed and secured between the base and the cover fabric layers. A handle is attached to the cleansing cloth to carry and operate the ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6968808 | Multi-textured pet washing glove A pet-washing glove including a flexible first side having a first scrubbing texture and a flexible second side having a second scrubbing texture, the sides associated in a manner providing a sheath for a hand and generally defining a first palm portion on the first... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969581 | Method and apparatus for restoring and stabilizing motion picture film A method and apparatus for restoring to chemical stability motion picture film having an acetate base which is suffering, or which may begin to suffer, from the deterioration generally referred to as “vinegar syndrome.” The method allows films to be treated and ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969362 | Double functional bathing strap A double functional bathing strap includes a number of inner flat section of uniform length and a pair of outmost flat sections having half length relative to the inner flat sections. The flat sections each has a plurality of conical studs regularly disposed on one ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6957924 | Textured film devices A textured film device formed from at least one layer of gathered textured film. These devices are capable of producing excellent lather when used with a cleanser and are soft to the touch. Other textured film devices include mitts, gloves, washcloths, and the like ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6905748 | Stack of fan folded material and combinations thereof The invention relates to a stack of fan folded material and related systems and processes. The stack includes at least two clips of fan folded material. Each clip includes a plurality of fan folded sheets, with each sheet joined to at least one adjacent sheet by a w... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6866722 | Screen cleaning device and method of using A screen cleaning tool including a thin sheet of fiberous material made by a process that includes the steps forming fibers into a lacy pattern, compressing the pattern into a thin sheet, applying a curable adhesive to the fibers, and curing the adhesive and pre-moi... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6849055 | Ribbed towel with handles A ribbed towel device for massaging and/or drying hard-to-reach areas of the body during or after bathing includes: (a) an elongate body of an absorbent material, the elongate body having opposite lateral ends; (b)... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6813799 | Cleaning article A cleaning article comprising an elastomer sheet having a synthetic elastomer disposed on the surface thereof as a cleaning surface, wherein the elastomer sheet has a maximum static frictional force of 9.8 to 29 N. With the cleaning article, a carpet, etc. can easil... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6795995 | Automatic vehicle washing apparatus including a microfiber vehicle wash strip An automatic vehicle washing apparatus which includes a wash mechanism and at least one wash strip having one end fixed to the wash mechanism. An exterior surface of the wash strip is formed from a microfiber fabric having fiber filaments of less than 1.00 denier. P... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6777064 | Cleaning sheets, implements, and articles useful for removing allergens from surfaces and methods of promoting the sale thereof An article of manufacture useful for removing allergens from surfaces comprises (a) a package; (b) cleaning sheet capable of removing allergens from surfaces; and (c) information to communicate the allergen removal ability of the cleaning sheet to consumers. A metho... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6740608 | Low contaminant polyester wiper A method of manufacturing a polyester textile fabric having a relatively low level of particulate contaminates and high absorbency is provided by heatsetting the fabric at a temperature of 300° F. or less. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6716805 | HARD SURFACE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS, PREMOISTENED WIPES, METHODS OF USE, AND ARTICLES COMPRISING SAID COMPOSITIONS OR WIPES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RESULTING IN EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE, IMPROVED SURFACE APPEARANCE AND/OR HYGIENE UNDER STRESS CONDITIONS SUCH AS NO-RINSE The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard su... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6694563 | Soft, soothing bath scrub A soft soothing bath scrub is formed of a scrubbing layer, such as a a sponge layer, and a wash cloth layer. A stabilizing layer may be interposed, preferably by first attaching it to the underside of the sponge layer, and attaching the sponge layer to th... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6684445 | One-piece mop swab A one-piece mop swab, and method of manufacture thereof, is disclosed. The one-piece mop swab comprises at least one generally planar sheet of absorbent material, the sheet having a plurality of bounded openings therein which are arranged discontinuously ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6644881 | Soap dispensing washcloth system and method A soap dispensing washcloth system and method where an elastic tulle pocket is attached to a washcloth to dispense soap through cellular holes. The pocket is made by folding a flat piece of tulle into two overlapping flaps which are then stitched perpendi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6645604 | Structures useful as cleaning sheets Disclosed are cleaning sheets having at least two regions, where the regions are distinguished by basis weight. In particular, the cleaning sheet comprises one or more high basis weight regions having a basis weight of from about 30 to about 120 g/m2... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6537190 | Method and apparatus for mechanical and chemical-mechanical planarization of microelectronic substrates A method and apparatus for mechanically and/or chemical-mechanically planarizing microelectronic substrates. In one embodiment in accordance with the principles of the present invention, a microelectronic substrate is planarized or polished on a planarizi... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6499901 | Washcloth that makes bubbles A hand-held washcloth of balloon like fabric, for washing and scrubbing a body part and for capturing a washing article, such as a bar of soap, other washing and cleaning agents, or a combination thereof. The device is inflated by mouth, and tied at the n... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6491998 | Wet cleaning cloth A wet cleaning cloth for cleaning stoneware areas has a textile carrier, with individual unbundled elastic fibres in a range from 1,000 to 2,000 per square centimeter extend from one side of said textile carrier. Said individual fibres are arranged at a c... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6464815 | Method of manufacturing laminated pad A laminated pad and method of manufacturing such pad wherein the laminated pad includes a grip portion and a work surface. The work surface may be comprised of any of a variety of substances including absorbent material, abrasive material, or polishing ma... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6453502 | Universal cleaning and polishing pad A cleaning and polishing pad including densely packed fibrillated face yarns on one side and an opposite polishing side, which alternatively may be a resilient, textured surface, or an open-celled sponge. The pad is constructed of all synthetic materials ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6385817 | Drying sleeve for a sports equipment handle A drying sleeve is provided for a handle, such as a sports equipment handle. The drying sleeve has an open end, a closed end and an inner surface that define a cavity. An absorbent material and a containment material cover the majority of the inner surfac... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6378161 | Cleaning element A cleaning element (1) for use in the fuser section of electrostatographic reproduction or printing apparatus. The element includes projections projecting from an outer surface to form a pile (5). The cross section of each projection has a cross section h... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6227742 | Device for use in washing the back of a person A device for use in washing the back of a person having an elongate sheet of flexible material folded such that the edges are secured together to form a sleeve; a pocket is formed intermediate the sleeve for holding a bar of soap. The pocket is formed by ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6189189 | Method of manufacturing low contaminant wiper A method of manufacturing a polyester textile fabric having a relatively low level of particulate contaminates and high absorbency is provided by heatsetting the fabric at a temperature of 300° F. or less.... | 02/20/2001 |
