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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Laura Elizabeth Keck, Alpharetta, GA (US);
James Jay Tanner, Winneconne, WI (US);
Jeanette Ann Allen, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47L 1/320 ; A47L 1/322 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47L 1/320 ; A47L 1/322 ;
Abstract
Absorbent, multilayer cleaning fabrics are provided which have (i) a porous, abrasion resistant liquid pervious top layer, (ii) a liquid impervious bottom layer, and (iii) an absorbent mat sealed between the top and bottom layers. The top and/or bottom layers form highly flexible tabs that extend beyond the absorbent mat and allow the cleaning fabric to be easily attached and removed from a cleaning tool having fasteners. The multilayer cleaning fabrics are well suited for wiping wet surfaces and/or cleaning surfaces with soap and water or other liquid cleaners.