3M Innovative Properties Company

John M Simon

Byron E Trotter

Diane R Wolk

Lloyd S Vasilakes

Perry S Dotterman

Johannes N Gaston

Arthur V Lang

Mauro Porcini

Scott J Tuman

Douglas J VanOrnum

Mark D Sorlien

Michael J Kubes

Thomas E Haskett

Steven A Beaudry

Jill R Munro

Mark W Nelson

Amy M Kunz

Jacob J Orak

One aspect of the present invention relates to a cleaning wipe for picking up diverse debris, such as sand, dust, hair, and food particles. In one aspect, the cleaning wipe comprises a web defining a working surface opposite a second surface, the working surface defining at least a first region having a first degree of loftiness and a first height, a second region having a second degree of loftiness and a second height, and a third region having a third degree of loftiness and a third height. The third region includes an adhesive. The first degree of loftiness is greater than the second degree of loftiness, which is greater than the third degree of loftiness. The first height is greater than the second height, which is greater than the third height.

Cleaning wipe with variable loft working surface

The present invention relates to a floor cleaning tool. In one embodiment the floor cleaning tool comprises a backing and a handle. The backing comprises a first surface and a second surface. The handle is attached to the second surface of the backing apparatus. The backing has a generally triangular perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge. A portion of the first edge is curved and a portion of the second edge is curved. The first edge and second edge meet at a leading point. The third edge is concave. The floor cleaning tool is capable of supporting a wipe.

Cleaning tool

Floor sweeper

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Edina, MN, United States of America

John M Simon