Patent References 3724018 Low contamination swab employing tubular knit fabric Low contamination swab employing tubular knit fabric Device for cleaning optical surfaces Wrapped foam swab Patent #: 6393651 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 09/586080 filed on 06/02/2000US Classes:15/209.1, Wiper, dauber, or polisher15/210.1Special workExaminersPrimary: Warden, Robert J.Assistant: Cole, Laura C Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB08B 1/00 (20060101)G11B 23/50 (20060101) G11B 5/41 (20060101) AbstractA swab for cleaning electrical and electro-mechanical components includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The cleaning head end is formed to define a taper. A fabric cleaning end is formed by forming a fabric around the handle at the taper. A conical cleaning head is formed and is sealed to the handle at a juncture of the cleaning head end and the grasping end to define a circumferential handle seal. The fabric is further sealed along the taper to define a longitudinal seal. A method for making the swab is also disclosed.Other References
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