INSIDE-OUTSIDE SQUEEGEE DEVICE

BACKGROUND

Currently, the work of washing and cleaning windows or other surfaces has been accompanied by several problems. Often times, the cleaning of surfaces such as windows is performed via operating a manual squeegee tool. Such tools are antiquated in that they require the user to directly hold the manual squeegee handle and clean the target surface by conducting various motions, such as pushing and pulling the squeegee blade along the target surface. Furthermore, the user is often exposed to dangerous conditions and subject to precarious positions when performing cleaning activities while using traditional manual squeegee tools. For instance, a window cleaner often scales great heights to clean the outside-facing surface of windows belonging to skyscrapers and other tall buildings. As such, the user is often stationed on scaffolding hundreds of feet in the sky and manually cleans the surface of an office window located high in the sky where weather elements can exacerbate the danger posed to such user while using the manual squeegee tool. Accordingly, traditional squeegee tools are fraught with a range of problems that are in need of solutions.

SUMMARY

The following presents a summary to provide a basic understanding of one or more embodiments of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or critical elements or delineate any scope of the particular embodiments or any scope of the claims. Its sole purpose is to present concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. In one or more embodiments described herein are one or more squeegee apparatus comprising an outer portion and an inner portion configured to magnetically attract across a medium.

According to an embodiment, a device is provided. The device comprises an inside structural component comprising a squeegee holder body portion connected to a squeegee handle portion and a top surface of interlocking handle portion, wherein the squeegee holder body portion comprises a first squeegee central portion configured to magnetically attract to a second squeegee central portion of an outside structural component, wherein the top surface of interlocking handle portion is configured to detach or attach to a sponge mount component, and wherein the sponge mount component comprises a group of layers comprising a first sponge layer and a first mount magnet layer affixed to one another, wherein the first mount magnet layer is configured to magnetically attract to a second magnet layer of the outside structural component.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting squeegee apparatus 100A configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 1B illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting side view of squeegee apparatus 100B configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 1C illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting backside view of squeegee apparatus 100C configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 1D illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting frontside view of squeegee apparatus 100D configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 1E illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting perspective view of squeegee apparatus 100E and sponge mount component configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 1F illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting perspective view of squeegee apparatus 100F attaching to sponge mount component configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 1G illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting bottom view of a squeegee apparatus 100G that includes a sponge portion attaching to sponge mount component configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 2A illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting squeegee apparatus 200A configured as an outer squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 2B illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting side view of squeegee apparatus 200B configured as an outer squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 2C illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting backside view of squeegee apparatus 200C configured as an outer squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 2D illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting frontside perspective view of squeegee apparatus 200D configured as an outer squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 3A illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting topside view of squeegee apparatus 300A that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 3B illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting backside view of squeegee apparatus 300B that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 3C illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting frontside view of squeegee apparatus 300C that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 3D illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting perspective view of squeegee apparatus 300D and an interlocking mechanism with a sponge mount component in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 3E illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting sideview of squeegee apparatus 300D and an interlocking mechanism with a sponge mount component in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting squeegee apparatus's and a sponge mount component in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit embodiments and/or application or uses of embodiments. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied information presented in the preceding Background or Summary sections, or in the Detailed Description section. One or more embodiments are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like referenced 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 more thorough understanding of the one or more embodiments. It is evident, however, in various cases, that the one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details.

FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting squeegee apparatus 100A that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein.

In a non-limiting embodiment, squeegee apparatus 100A can be configured as a squeegee device comprising several elements including magnetic portions. In an aspect, apparatus 100A can be a magnetic window cleaning tool capable of affixing two complimentary squeegee portions on opposite surfaces of a mediums such as glass. In an aspect, an inside squeegee portion can comprise a magnetic base portion with an interchangeable magnetic squeegee element used as a magnetic guide for the outside portion of the squeegee. In another aspect, the outside squeegee portion can comprise a magnetic base as well as an interchangeable sponge squeegee and at least one rubber edge squeegee. In an instance, the sponge squeegee portion can facilitate a soaping and washing of the medium, such as glass.

Furthermore, the rubber edge portion can collect dirty water (e.g., runoff water) and provide clarity to the medium surface (e.g., glass). In another aspect, the inside squeegee portion can comprise an adjustable knob or lever configured to regulate an intensity of magnetic properties (e.g., electromagnetic attraction) of the magnet to allow for the inside squeegee portion and the outside squeegee portion to maintain magnetic attraction properties across mediums having a range of thicknesses. In yet another aspect, the outside portion of the squeegee apparatus can comprise a safety cord configured to protect a loss of the outside portion if it were to fall or detach from the medium. In general, apparatus 100A allows a user to wash and clean mediums such as windows including the hard to reach window outside surface of such windows, while the user (e.g., janitor, maintenance personnel, home owner, home cleaner, commercial cleaner, etc.) is safely located inside of a room.

The magnetic elements of apparatus 100A allow the user to wash and clean outside windows on any floor of a building regardless of the high altitudes. As such, apparatus 100A reduces risks and dangers associated with performing cleaning of mediums (e.g., building windows, apartment building windows, commercial office windows, private home windows, etc.) at high altitudes and reduces the risk and dangers associated with the same, such as a user falling off scaffolding or out a window. For instance, in a non-limiting embodiment, a user can hold the handle of an inside squeegee portion of apparatus 100A, which is magnetically attached to an outside squeegee portion. In between the magnetically connected inside squeegee portion and the outside squeegee portion can be a surface, such as a glass window, that requires cleaning. Instead of the user having to reach around to the outside of the window or use a scaffold or other object to access the outer surface of the window for cleaning, the user can simply hold the handle of the inside squeegee portion and move the inside squeegee portion along the inner surface of the window.

Accordingly, given the magnetic attractive properties between the inner squeegee portion and the outer squeegee portion, the outer squeegee portion moves along the outer surface of the window in a manner that mimics the movement of the inner squeegee portion. As such, the outer squeegee portion can clean a window surface via operation (e.g., by a user) of an inner squeegee portion of apparatus 100A. The configuration, elements, and innovations to squeegee

Turning now to FIG. 1A, illustrated is a squeegee apparatus 100A configured to facilitate cleaning of an outdoor surface of a medium such as a window, while the user manually controls the squeegee apparatus 100A from an indoor location. In an aspect, apparatus 100A can comprise an inside structural component comprising a squeegee holder body portion 130 connected to a squeegee handle portion 150 and a top surface of interlocking handle portion 152. Furthermore, squeegee holder body portion 130 can comprise a first squeegee central portion 114 configured to magnetically attract to a second squeegee central portion of an outside structural component. In another aspect, the top surface of interlocking handle portion 152 can be configured to detach or attach to a sponge mount component 170. Furthermore, sponge mount component 170 can comprise a group of layers comprising a first sponge layer 160 and a first mount magnet layer affixed to one another, wherein the first mount magnet layer is configured to magnetically attract to a second magnet layer of the outside structural component.

In an aspect, apparatus 100A can utilize strong magnetic attractive forces to create a strong magnetic bond between an outdoor squeegee and an indoor squeegee. In a non-limiting embodiment, apparatus 100A illustrates a squeegee unit with a handle, a detachable base portion, and a squeegee portion. In an aspect, apparatus 100A can include first squeegee end portion 110 and second squeegee end portion 112 of an indoor squeegee member. In an aspect, first squeegee end portion 110 comprises a right-sided guiding tip and second squeegee end portion 112 comprises a left-sided guiding tip of apparatus 100A. In an aspect, each guiding tip can be configured to direct the motion or positioning of a squeegee element located between a first squeegee end portion 110 and a second squeegee end portion 112.

In a non-limiting embodiment, first squeegee end portion 110 can be located on the right lateral side of the squeegee body and second squeegee end portion 112 can be located on the left lateral side of the squeegee body. The first squeegee end portion 110 defines a position of the outside squeegee to facilitate efficient steering and cleaning operations. As such, first squeegee end portion 110 can guide the gliding movement of the squeegee to clean uncleaned surfaces rather than repeatedly cleaning an already clean surface. In an aspect, first squeegee end portion 110 can facilitate easy maneuvering of a squeegee blade to move vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and other such angles in order to facilitate thorough cleaning of various surfaces.

In another aspect, apparatus 100A can comprise squeegee central portion 114 which can be configured as a shaped magnet element. In an aspect, squeegee central portion 114 can possess magnetic properties that facilitate an attraction between another magnet element of an outside squeegee member. The squeegee central portion 114 is configured to form a strong magnetic bond between the inside squeegee member and the outside squeegee member across a medium such as glass. In a non-limiting embodiment, the squeegee central portion 114 can be shaped as a rectangle in order to provide an elongated surface area to create a sufficient magnetic pull force to attract another magnet of the outside squeegee member even across a medium such as glass. Furthermore, the rectangular shape of squeegee central portion 114 can provide an evenly distributed pull force along the entire edge of the squeegee such as spanning across first squeegee end portion 110 and second squeegee end portion 112. Accordingly, the strong magnetic pull can allow for a fluid and symbiotic maneuvering of the outside squeegee member by merely maneuvering the inside squeegee member in any direction.

In another non-limiting embodiment, a rectangular shape of squeegee central portion 114 can fit the narrow edge of the inside squeegee member and the outside squeegee member and the shape also provides for a smooth and functional directional movement of the squeegee. In another non-limiting embodiment, the squeegee central portion 114 can include a magnet such as a rectangular magnet that can be embedded inside the plastic or other sheath material of the edge portion of the squeegee members, such that the magnet is not be visible to a user. In other non-limiting embodiments, the shape of the magnet can be varied.

For instance, in a non-limiting embodiment, the squeegee central portion 114 can be a rectangular bar magnet, round bar magnet, horseshoe magnet, ring magnet, donut magnet, disk magnet, multi-fingered ring magnet, and other custom shaped magnets. In other non-limiting embodiments, the magnet can also take the form or shape of a magnetic bar, cylinder, horseshoe and other shape configured to vary in magnetic attributes. Furthermore, in an aspect, the magnetic attributes can include magnetic field strength or magnetic attraction force that allow for an optimal bond formation between the outdoor squeegee member and the indoor squeegee member across a surface (e.g., glass surface) requiring cleaning. For instance, a squeegee central portion 114 that is a rectangle in shape can allow the magnetic field to pass through various medium surfaces and maintain its power of attraction, applying sufficient pull to keep the outdoor squeegee member and the indoor squeegee member connected while operating the indoor squeegee (e.g., maneuvering the squeegee by gripping the handle, scrubbing using sponge portions of the squeegee, and so on). As such, the movement of the outdoor squeegee member can be controlled by the indoor squeegee member.

The optimal magnetic strength of squeegee central portion 114 allows for the squeegee members to connect but also allows them to move across a glass surface with sufficient ease that a user can expeditiously clean a surface to completion. In an aspect, squeegee central portion 114 can attract to a complimentary squeegee central portion located on or within the outdoor squeegee member in various non-limiting embodiments. In another aspect, squeegee central portion 114 and other magnet embodiments disclosed herein can be permanent magnets, temporary magnets, and/or electromagnets. For instance, in a non-limiting embodiment, squeegee central portion 114 can be a permanent magnet such as a neodymium iron boron, samarium cobalt, alnico, ceramic, or ferrite magnet. In an aspect, permanent magnets are difficult to de-magnetize and can provide strong magnetic attractive properties that can allow both members of a squeegee apparatus 100A to effectively clean a glass surface.

In another aspect, squeegee central portion 114 can emanate magnetic lines of force configured to permeate glass and other materials and maintain a density to connect with a magnetic portion of an opposite squeegee located on the other side of a material (e.g., glass). In other non-limiting embodiments, squeegee central portion 114 can be configured with a magnetic field distribution and adhesion force that allows for the squeegee central portion 114 to optimally adhere magnetically to a magnet of another squeegee member. In a non-limiting embodiment, the squeegee central portion 114 can comprise a magnetic configuration that includes a Halbach array with smooth and continuous magnetization vectors that can change smoothly according to sinusoid variations.

For instance, squeegee central portion 114 can comprise a set of segmented magnetic cubes that allow for dynamic changes to magnetization vectors associated with individual cubes and/or the cubes aggregated together as a single unit. Accordingly, by employing such magnetic cube configuration squeegee central portion 114 can employ an enhanced field flux density and magnetic force on one side as compared to other sides of the magnet. This allows for the squeegee central portion 114 to have a stronger magnetic attraction to another magnetic component of a complimentary squeegee to allow for the performance of cleaning operations on the outside of a surface material by controlling a squeegee portion positioned on the inside portion of the surface material. In another aspect, squeegee central portion 114 can be a magnetic switchable device that makes use of electro-magnetic technology to optimize the magnetic forces of attraction between squeegee central portion 114 and another magnet affixed to a complimentary (e.g., outside) squeegee member.

In another non-limiting embodiment, squeegee central portion 114 can comprise magnetic switchable device(s). In yet another non-limiting embodiment, squeegee central portion 114 can be comprised of magnets tailored to maintain strong attractive properties that pass-through glass. In some embodiments, squeegee central portion 114 can employ attractive forces that permeate through mediums requiring stronger magnetic properties. In another aspect, apparatus 100A can comprise squeegee holder opening portion 116 configured as an opening to support a lightweight design of squeegee apparatus 100A. Furthermore, in some embodiments, squeegee holder opening portion 116 can be manipulated (e.g., adjusted, switched on or off, mechanical button or other mechanism, etc.) to provide control mechanisms that raise, lower, side shift, re-orient or move the magnet of squeegee central portion 114 based on the thickness of the glass.

As such, squeegee holder opening portion 116 can be formed as an opening between a first squeegee holder branch portion and a second squeegee holder branch portion 120 which are configured to define boundaries of squeegee holder opening portion 116. In an aspect, squeegee holder opening portion 116 is a structural boundary between first squeegee central portion 114 and squeegee holder body portion 130 configured to create a supportive arching structure to facilitate stability between a magnetically connected inside structural component and outside structural component. In another aspect, apparatus 100A can include a handle opening portion 118. In an aspect, handle opening portion 118 can be utilized to affix or hold a safety harness or tethered chord between the handle opening portion 118 of an outside squeegee member and an anchor location. As such, handle opening portion 118 can tether the outside squeegee member to a stationary position to prevent loss of the outside squeegee member in the case that it falls.

In a non-limiting embodiment, apparatus 100A can include first handle male connector 122 configured to connect the squeegee portion to the handle portion of apparatus 100A. In another non-limiting embodiment, apparatus 100A does not have first handle male connector 122 and the handle portion and squeegee portion fluidly exist as a monolithic unit. In another aspect, apparatus 100A can comprise squeegee holder body portion 130 configured to act as a bridge connection portion between the squeegee portion (e.g., edged blade) of apparatus 100A and handle portion 150 of apparatus 100A. In another non-limiting embodiment apparatus 100A can comprise squeegee holder female port 140 configured to receive first handle portion male connector 122 in an interlocking configuration. However, in other non-limiting embodiments, squeegee holder female port 140 and first handle portion male connector 122 are a fluid monolithic unit rather than connector portions of apparatus 100A. As such, squeegee holder female port 140 and first handle portion male connector 122 can be part of a monolithic unit that includes handle portion 150.

In an aspect, apparatus 100A can further comprise handle portion 150 configured to allow a user to grip the apparatus 100A a maneuver apparatus 100A freely in several directions. Furthermore, the grip can be comfortable for a user with an ergonomic design, allow for a simple channel change, and be compatible with several types of attachable sponges. Furthermore, in a non-limiting embodiment, handle portion 150 can include a telescopic pole portion to elongate the length of reach of the squeegee (e.g., for very tall windowpane's). In other non-limiting embodiments, handle portion 150 can be configured with a range of materials (e.g., rubber, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, brass, etc.) having a variance of hardness and softness metrics that may be better positioned to work in hot temperatures or cold temperatures. Furthermore, various handle portions 150 can be configured to be adapted for use on smooth surfaces or uneven surfaces. In yet another non-limiting embodiment, handle portion 150 can swivel to accommodate a cleaning of odd shaped glass or to facilitate a mounting. In another non-limiting embodiment, handle portion 150 can include a deep reach feature with an extended neck portion that allows for cleaning of extra deep window sills and ledges.

In another embodiment, apparatus 100A can include top surface of handle interlocking portion 152 configured to allow for an attachment of the handle portion 150 to a detachable sponge portion of apparatus 100A. In an aspect, apparatus 100A can comprise upper layer of sponge component 160 attached to handle interlocking portion 152 via sponge mount component 170. In an aspect, any range of sponges can comprise upper layer of sponge component 160 such as a nylon net covered sponge, a porous sponge, a sponge configured to scrub tough residue, and other such sponges. In other non-limiting embodiments sponge mount component 170 does not utilize a sponge and is configured as a flat and solid plastic gliding base with a magnet (e.g., rectangular) within the base portion. Even with the embodiment having a sponge portion there is a magnet embedded within the sponge.

In an aspect, the magnet can fit within a sponge. In a non-limiting implementation, the magnet within the sponge can be ½ inch width, ½ inch height, and 3 inches in length). In an aspect, the configuration of sponge mount component 170 can allow for apparatus 100A to be moved along a range of motions such as diagonal, sideways, up and down. In an aspect, the magnet can be configured to form a T-formation in comparison with the position of the magnet corresponding to squeegee central portion 114. Thus, the magnet at the squeegee blade rests horizontally and the magnet connected to sponge mount component 170 rests vertically, such that both magnets are perpendicular to one another in formation. In another aspect, this allows a stable magnetic bond between the indoor squeegee member and the outdoor squeegee member. Furthermore, the magnets can be elongated (as opposed to round) to allow for a polarity that facilitates a pull that allows the squeegee base to rotate along with the squeegee blade portion. In yet another aspect, apparatus 100A can include bottom layer of sponge component 180 which allows the magnetic base to glide over a medium, such as glass and clean such medium. In some non-limiting embodiments, the weight of apparatus 100A is designed to provide for optimum magnetic attractive capabilities of the magnet portions of apparatus 100A in order to promote an easy manual movement of the apparatus 100A along the inside surface and outside surface of the medium. Furthermore, in a non-limiting embodiment, apparatus 100A can also facilitate the cleaning of two surfaces of a medium simultaneously. Turning now to FIG. 1B illustrates a diagram of an example, non-limiting side view of squeegee apparatus 100B configured for use as an inside squeegee member that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer member of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity.

In an aspect, an intermediate layer of the sponge component of apparatus 100B can comprise a gliding component. May or may not be present in the final product, can provide a cushion as a shock absorbent layer for the initial attachment of the outside and inside squeegee members onto the glass surface. In a non-limiting embodiment, the same rectangular magnet can reside inside of item 160, right underneath of sponge mount top surface 148 and glued to the bottom of it, between openings 2 and 7 of set of openings 146. Given the weight of the inside squeegee member and the outside squeegee member as well as the variable thickness of the glass, magnets such as bar magnets that are rare earth Neodymium can be used with strong attractive properties on both squeegee members. The elongated shape of the magnet can contribute to the stability of the apparatus 100B over the surface as well as facilitates the any-directional movement of the squeegee apparatus.

Also illustrated are interlocking tab portion 154 configured to lock handle portion 150 in place with sponge mount component 170, sponge mount top surface 148 configured to include a metal base for magnetic bonding with an outer squeegee member, set of openings 146 configured to support the lightweight properties of the sponge mount component 170, second set of interlocking guide rails 144, first set of interlocking guide rails 142, and bottom surface of handle interlocking portion 156. In an aspect, between opening two and opening seven of set of openings 146, a rectangular magnet can reside within the sponge component and layers. In a non-limiting embodiment, a magnet can include magnets each providing seventy-three pounds of holding power, having maximum working temperatures of 176 F (80 C) having 14,800 Gauss Pulling Force, being axially magnetized, having coatings (e.g., copper, nickel), and having a range of magnetic grades that range in strength of magnetic powers.

In an aspect, the diagram further illustrates first squeegee end portion 110, second squeegee end portion 112, squeegee central portion 114, squeegee holder opening portion 116, handle opening portion 118, squeegee holder branch portion 120, first handle portion male connector 122, squeegee holder body portion 130, squeegee holder female port 140, handle portion 150, top surface of handle interlocking portion 152, upper layer of sponge component 160, sponge mount component 170, and bottom layer of sponge component 180, connector element 192 that is a connection bridge between handle portion 150 and top surface of handle interlocking portion 152 and can be configured to be located perpendicular to both elements, and tab element 194 that can facilitate a locking and unlocking of top surface of handle interlocking portion 152 from handle portion 150 (some elements not shown in illustration but present on apparatus). Also shown is side portion of sponge mount component 170.

In an aspect, the diagram further illustrates an outer squeegee member with an interchangeable handle locking portion. In an aspect, disclosed are first sponge stabilizer element 202 configured to stabilize a sponge portion of apparatus 200A for cleaning. In a non-limiting embodiment, the first sponge stabilizer element can be a solid edge spanning across the apparatus 200A. In a non-limiting embodiment, apparatus 200A can be configured with an embedded magnet within the sponge portion. In another aspect, second sponge stabilizer element 204 can also be configured to stabilize a portion of the sponge. In another aspect, sponge 210 can be a cleaning sponge and first anchor portion 220 can be protruding from the end of the sponge portion as well as second anchor portion 230. In another aspect, sponge 210 can be anchored on central anchor portion 240 that can hold a magnet in place. In another aspect, sponge holder opening portion 250 can be configured as an opening that supports the lightweight design of apparatus 200A and in some non-limiting embodiments can act as control mechanism to adjust the magnet down or up, based on the thickness of the glass. Also included are sponge holder branch portion 260, sponge holder female portion 270, second handle connector portion male 280, second handle portion 290, second handle opening 292 that can be configured as an opening to affix or hold the safety harness of the outside squeegee to an anchor site, and handle mount top 294.

Turning now to FIG. 3A illustrated is a diagram of an example, non-limiting topside view of squeegee apparatus 300A that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity.

In an aspect, the diagram further illustrates first squeegee end portion 310, second squeegee end portion 312, squeegee central portion 314, squeegee holder opening portion 316, handle opening portion 318, squeegee holder branch portion 320, first handle portion male connector 322, squeegee holder body portion 330, squeegee holder female port 340, handle portion 350, top surface of handle interlocking portion 352, upper layer of sponge component 360, sponge mount component 370, and bottom layer of sponge component 380, connector element 392 that is a connection bridge between handle portion 350 and top surface of handle interlocking portion 352 and can be configured to be located perpendicular to both elements, and tab element 394 that can facilitate a locking and unlocking of top surface of handle interlocking portion 352 from handle portion 350 (some elements not shown in illustration but present on apparatus). Also shown is side portion of sponge mount component 370. In another aspect, illustrated is the sliding interlocking mechanism between handle interlocking portion 352 and sponge mount component interlocking portion 390. In an aspect, the sliding mechanism facilitates an attachment and/or a detachment of the sponge mount component interlocking portion 390 from the remaining portion of apparatus 300A.

At FIG. 3B illustrated is a diagram of an example, non-limiting backside view of squeegee apparatus 300B that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity.

At FIG. 3C illustrated is a diagram of an example, non-limiting frontside view of squeegee apparatus 300C that can facilitate a cleaning of an outer portion of a medium by manipulating the squeegee apparatus from an inner portion of the medium in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity.

At FIG. 3D illustrated is a diagram of an example, non-limiting perspective view of squeegee apparatus 300D and an interlocking mechanism with a sponge mount component in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity. In an aspect, the squeegee member is interlocking with a sponge member in FIG. 3D.

At FIG. 3E illustrated is a diagram of an example, non-limiting sideview of squeegee apparatus 300D and an interlocking mechanism with a sponge mount component in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity. In an aspect, the squeegee member is interlocking with a sponge member in FIG. 3E.

At FIG. 4 illustrated is a diagram of an example, non-limiting squeegee apparatus's and a sponge mount component in accordance with one or more embodiments described herein. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity. Repetitive description of like elements employed in other embodiments described herein is omitted for sake of brevity. At illustration 400, displayed are all outdoor squeegee elements including outdoor squeegee 200A, outdoor squeegee 300A and mounting sponge with side portion of sponge mount component 370, and upper layer of sponge component 360.

The descriptions of the various embodiments have been presented for purposes of illustration but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

According to other non-limiting embodiments, methods can further comprise connecting and/or assembling an inside-outside squeegee device disclosed herein. In an aspect, the method can include connecting an outer squeegee portion and an inner squeegee portion across a medium via a first connection area and a second connection area. In another aspect, the method can further include the first connection area comprising a first attraction between a first magnet element of a first blade portion of the outer squeegee and a second magnet element of a second blade portion of the inner squeegee. In yet another aspect, the method can include the second connection area comprising a second attraction between a third magnet element of a first handle portion of the outer squeegee and a fourth magnet element of a second handle portion of the inner squeegee.

In another non-limiting embodiment, other methods can further include initiating a movement of the outer squeegee portion based on a manual movement of the inner squeegee portion, wherein the movement corresponds to cleaning the medium. Other non-limiting embodiments can further include tethering the outer squeegee portion to a fixed anchor point via an opening in a handle portion of the outer squeegee portion. Another non-limiting method can further include attaching a sponge portion of the outer squeegee based on a target quality of cleaning desired. In another non-limiting method, the sponge portion of the outer squeegee can be detached.

In view of the exemplary systems described above, methodologies that may be implemented in accordance with the described subject matter will be better appreciated with reference to the flowcharts of the various figures. For simplicity of explanation, the methodologies are depicted and described as a series of acts. However, acts in accordance with this disclosure can occur in various orders and/or concurrently, and with other acts not presented and described in this disclosure. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts may be required to implement the methodologies in accordance with certain aspects of this disclosure. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that the methodologies could alternatively be represented as a series of interrelated states via a state diagram or events. Additionally, it should be appreciated that the methodologies disclosed in this disclosure are capable of being implemented in connection with an apparatus disclosed herein.

What has been described above include mere examples of systems, devices, and methods. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components of methods for purposes of describing this disclosure, but one of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that many further combinations and permutations of this disclosure are possible. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes”, “has”, “possesses” and the like are used in the detailed description, claims, appendices and drawings, such terms are 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.

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