Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Adhesive lint remover
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-22
2010-12-28
Carter, Monica S (Department: 3727)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Adhesive lint remover
C134S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856690
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a brushing assembly and a method of cleaning a surface. In one embodiment, the brushing assembly comprises a lint roller comprising a handle and a roll of adhesive tape supported by a barrel, wherein the adhesive tape has an exposed tacky surface. The brushing assembly further comprises a caddy cover comprising an opening for placement over the barrel and roll of adhesive tape of the lint roller and at least one working surfaces. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a lint roller, providing a caddy cover having at least one working surfaces, placing the caddy cover over the lint roller, brushing the surface to be cleaned with at least one of the working surfaces of the caddy cover to gather debris, removing the caddy cover from the lint roller, and rolling the lint roller over the surface to be cleaned to capture the debris.
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Cherveny Aaron J.
Laughlin Eric B.
Trotter Byron E.
Tuman Scott J.
Vasilakes Lloyd S.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Adamson Trisha D.
Carter Monica S
Newton Stephanie
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