Patent Application
20230234103
The present invention relates generally to the field of dusters. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved miniature duster device for cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics, and other fragile items. The device preferably comprises a cylindrical or other shaped body with at least one and preferably opposing telescoping ends, which includes a microfiber dusting end and a feather dusting end or other accessory. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, dusting involves the employment of a dusting device, such as a feather duster, intended for removing dust from surfaces and between tight spaces. However, as a user passes conventional dusting devices over a surface or area containing dust, especially delicate equipment and keyboards, the dust particles are simply moved around or disturbed and released into the air, only to settle back onto a surface moments later. As such, dust continues to remain in the home where it can cause health issues, contain dust mites, clog and potentially harm electronic devices.
Furthermore, cleaning delicate medical equipment, keyboards, computer towers, and other types of electronics with fragile and sensitive parts can be difficult. Standard vacuums and hoses can be dangerous to use and have too strong of suction. Additionally, using these types of vacuums on sensitive items can cause parts to come loose and be suctioned into the vacuum. However, without cleaning delicate medical equipment, keyboards and other electronics, they can become dirty, grimy, and unpleasant to use.
Therefore, hard to reach areas such as high places and between small spaces continue to go uncleaned. As such, there is a continuing unmet need for a cleaning device which provides a means to completely and effectively remove dust. Therefore, users require a device that easily removes dust and dirt from delicate medical equipment, small electronics, and other fragile items.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that provides users with a device capable of cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics and other fragile items. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that prevents damage to expensive and delicate items that need to be cleaned. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that features an expanding and retracting microfiber duster that can be selectively used on different types of objects. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that includes a second feather duster on the opposite end to further clean items and objects. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that comprises an attachment point for a keychain, allowing users to easily transport the duster device and constantly keep it on hand. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that provides users with a unique and convenient device for cleaning delicate objects.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a miniature duster device. The device is designed to provide users with a device capable of cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics and other fragile items. The device comprises a cylindrical body with two opposite telescoping ends. One end is comprised of a microfiber dusting component, while the opposite end is comprised of a feather dusting component. Users can selectively expand one or both ends and apply them to the object for simple and convenient cleaning. Further, the miniature duster device comprises an attachment point for a key ring for easy transportation, or a key ring or magnet itself.
In this manner, the miniature duster device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that conveniently cleans delicate medical equipment, small electronics, and other fragile items. The device prevents damage to expensive and delicate items that need to be cleaned. The device allows users to selectively expand one or both ends of the device and apply them to the object for simple and convenient cleaning.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a miniature duster device. The device is designed to provide users with a device capable of cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics and other fragile items. The device comprises a cylindrical body with at least one and preferably two opposite telescoping ends. One end is comprised of a microfiber dusting component, while the opposite end is comprised of a feather dusting component. Alternatively, other accessories may be positioned on the ends such as, but not limited to, a torch, blank, etc. Users can selectively expand one or both ends and apply them to the object for simple and convenient cleaning.
In yet another embodiment, the cylindrical body of the miniature duster device is manufactured from a wood or a plastic or polymers, such as polypropylene or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), or metals, such as aluminum or stainless steel, etc.
In one embodiment, the cylindrical body of the miniature duster device is hollow allowing the microfiber dusting component and the feather dusting component to be stored within the body when not in use. In another embodiment, the cylindrical body can be partially solid, as long as there is room for the microfiber and feather dusting component to be stored within.
In one embodiment, the telescoping ends utilize a sliding actuator, a spring-loaded release, a twist lock, etc., or any other telescoping mechanism as is known in the art to expand or retract the two ends.
In one embodiment, the miniature duster device comprises a microfiber dusting component which comprises a rod component secured within the cylindrical body and microfiber material secured at the upper end of the rod component. The microfiber material comprises light filaments and/or plastic filaments that is usually used to remove or sweep dust which is present on delicate medical equipment, electronic products, etc. The lower end of the rod component includes any suitable attachment means, which secures the rod component within the cylindrical hollow body.
In one embodiment, the miniature duster device comprises a feather dusting component which comprises a rod component secured within the cylindrical body and feathers secured at the end of the rod component. The feathers comprise an outer concentric ring of ostrich feathers enclosing an inner concentric ring of turkey feathers, which encircle an inner concentric center ring portion of ostrich feathers all secured by a suitable fastening means to or near the upper end of the rod component. The lower end of the rod component includes any suitable attachment means, which secures the rod component within the cylindrical hollow body.
In yet another embodiment, the miniature duster device comprises an attachment point for a key ring for easy transportation. The attachment point is typically a ring or metal loop secured to the cylindrical body for retaining a key ring.
In another embodiment, the miniature duster device comprises a plurality of indicia on the cylindrical body.
In yet another embodiment, a method of cleaning delicate medical equipment, keyboards, and other electronics is described. The method includes the steps of providing a cylindrical body with two opposite telescoping ends, wherein one end is comprised of a microfiber dusting component, while the opposite end is comprised of a feather dusting component. The method also comprises expanding one or both of the ends for use. Further, the method comprises applying the expanded ends to the object to be cleaned. Finally, retracting the telescoping ends for storage. Further, the method can comprise securing the cylindrical body to a keychain for easy transportation.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a miniature duster device is disclosed, which provides users with a device capable of cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics and other fragile items. The device comprises a cylindrical body with two opposite telescoping ends. One end is comprised of a microfiber dusting component, while the opposite end is comprised of a feather dusting component. Users can selectively expand one or both ends and apply them to the object for simple and convenient cleaning. Further, the miniature duster device comprises an attachment point for a key ring for easy transportation.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that provides users with a device capable of cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics and other fragile items. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that prevents damage to expensive and delicate items that need to be cleaned. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that features an expanding and retracting microfiber duster that can be selectively used on different types of objects. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that includes a second feather duster on the opposite end to further clean items and objects. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a miniature duster device that comprises an attachment point for a keychain, allowing users to easily transport the duster device and constantly keep it on hand.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel miniature duster device comprising a cylindrical body with at least one, and preferably two opposite telescoping ends. One end is comprised of a microfiber dusting component or other accessory or no accessory, while the opposite end is comprised of a feather dusting component or other accessory or no accessory. Users can selectively expand one or both ends and apply them to the object for simple and convenient cleaning. The present invention also includes a novel method of cleaning delicate medical equipment, small electronics and other fragile items. The method includes the steps of providing a cylindrical body with two opposite telescoping ends. The method also comprises expanding one or both of the ends for use. Further, the method comprises applying the expanded ends to the object to be cleaned. Finally, retracting the telescoping ends for storage.
Referring initially to the drawings,
Further, one end is comprised of a microfiber dusting component 106, while the opposite end is comprised of a feather dusting component 108. Users can selectively expand one or both ends 106 and 108 and apply them to the object for simple and convenient cleaning. Any suitable dusting components as is known in the art can be utilized on either end of the cylindrical body 102, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Further, both ends do not need to comprise a dusting component, only one end can comprise a dusting component and the other end is solid, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
In one embodiment, the microfiber dusting component 106 comprises a rod component 110 secured within the cylindrical body 102 and microfiber material 112 secured at the upper end 114 of the rod component 110. The microfiber material 112 comprises light filaments and/or plastic filaments, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art, it is usually used to remove or sweep dust which is present on delicate medical equipment, electronic products, etc. The lower end 116 of the rod component 110 includes any suitable attachment means, which secures the rod component 110 within the cylindrical hollow body 102.
In another embodiment, the feather dusting component 108 comprises a rod component 118 secured within the cylindrical body 102 and feathers 120 secured at the upper end 122 of the rod component 118. The feathers 120 comprise an outer concentric ring of ostrich feathers enclosing an inner concentric ring of turkey feathers, which encircle an inner concentric center ring portion of ostrich feathers all secured by suitable fastening means to or near the upper end 122 of the rod component 118. Notwithstanding, other types of dusting materials may also be used, such as fabrics. The lower end 124 of the rod component 118 includes any suitable attachment means, which secures the rod component 118 within the cylindrical hollow body 102.
In another embodiment, the cylindrical body 102 of the miniature duster device 100 is manufactured from a wood, plastic or polymer, such as polypropylene or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, or metals, such as aluminum or stainless steel, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art.
Further, the telescoping ends 104 of the miniature duster device 100 utilize a sliding actuator 200, a spring-loaded release, a twist lock, etc., or any other telescoping mechanism as is known in the art to expand or retract the two ends 104 to expose either the microfiber dusting component 106 or the feather dusting component 108, or both.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “miniature duster device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the miniature duster device 100 of the present invention. Further, the body is not limited to a cylindrical shape and can be any shape that satisfied user need and/or preference.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the miniature duster device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the miniature duster device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/301,646, which was filed on Jan. 21, 2022 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63301646 | Jan 2022 | US |
