US4713274A
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Pad of sheets for removing particulate matter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-18
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Granted: 1987-12-15
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Expires: 2006-08-18
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a pad having a plurality of sheets adapted to remove undesirable particulate matter from surfaces to be cleaned, as for example, garments. The sheets contain an adhesive coating. The adhesive coating is protected prior to use by a protective cover sheet. The sheets can easily be disposed of after usage.
Inventors
- 👤 Cathy L. Minor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L25/00; A47L25/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24793
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A pad of sheets for removing undesirable particulate matter from a surface to be cleaned, said pad comprising in combination: (a) a plurality of individual flexible sheets capable of accepting an adhesive coating, said individual flexible sheets each having four edges wherein a line is scored onto said individual flexible sheet along a length parallel to an edge and spaced inward therefrom; (b) an adhesive coating covering the entire surface of one side of each flexible sheet which preferentially binds to said flexible sheet and which removes undesirable particulate matter upon contacting a surface to be cleaned; (c) a cover sheet which covers and protects said adhesive coating on each flexible sheet from undesired contact prior to use, said cover sheet capable of being separated from said adhesive coating without disrupting said adhesive coating; and (d) adhesive means, along the aforementioned edge of the pad, for joining said flexible sheets and cover sheets together to form a pad and which adhesive means permit a single flexible sheet to be easily removed from the pad and cover sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A pad of sheets for removing undesirable particulate matter from a surface to be cleaned, said pad comprising in combination: (a) a plurality of individual flexible sheets capable of accepting an adhesive coating, said individual flexible sheets each having four edges wherein a line is scored onto said individual flexible sheet along a length parallel to an edge and spaced inward therefrom; (b) an adhesive coating covering the entire surface of one side of each flexible sheet which preferentially binds to said flexible sheet and which removes undesirable particulate matter upon contacting a surface to be cleaned; (c) a cover sheet which covers and protects said adhesive coating on each flexible sheet from undesired contact prior to use, said cover sheet capable of being separated from said adhesive coating without disrupting said adhesive coating; and (d) adhesive means, along the aforementioned edge of the pad, for joining said flexible sheets and cover sheets together to form a pad and which adhesive means permit a single flexible sheet to be easily removed from the pad and cover sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said cover sheet is capable of accepting ink.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-12-14 | 1991-06-15 | 1991-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-14 | 1995-06-15 | 1995-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-14 | 1999-06-15 | 1999-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |