Patent ID: 7254866
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A cleaning implement for cleaning a soiled surface having soiling particles lodge therein, said cleaning implement comprising: a body defining a cleaning surface, said cleaning surface having a first cleaning section and a substantially adjacent second cleaning section; said first cleaning section being provided with first dislodging means for dislodging said soiled particles from said soiled surface, said first dislodging means being such that the dislodging action is performed more efficiently when said first cleaning section is move relative to said soiled surface in a first direction as opposed to other directions; said second cleaning section being provided with second dislodging means for dislodging said soiled particles from said soiled surface, said second dislodging means being such that the dislodging action is performed more efficiently when said second cleaning section is move relative to said soiled surface in a second direction as opposed to other directions; said first and second dislodging means including friction increasing means for increasing the frictional force between said first and second cleaning sections and said soiled surface when said first and second cleaning sections are rubbed across said soiled surface respectively in said first and second direction as opposed to other direction; said friction increasing means including said first and second sections being provided with a surface material having fibers oriented respectively substantial towards said first and second directions; said cleaning implement further comprising a protruding rib located substantially intermediate said first and second sections, said protruding rib extending at least partially across said cleaning surface and protruding outwardly therefrom.