Flooring scuff remover

Abstract

An apparatus and method for using entangled fibers ( 120 ) to remove scuffs from flooring are described. A pad ( 100 ) for removing scuffs includes a non-metallic fabric ( 110 ) attached to a non-spherical backing ( 140 ). The non-metallic fabric ( 110 ) has a surface of entangled fibers ( 120 ) that extend away from the pad. The scuffs are contacted by the entangled fibers ( 120 ), and a rubbing motion of the pad ( 100 ) is used to remove the scuffs.

1 . An apparatus comprising: 
 a non-spherical backing having a first surface and a second surface; and    a non-metalic fabric having a first surface that is attached to the first surface of the non-spherical backing, and having a second surface of entangled fibers wherein the entangled fibers extend away from the non-metallic fabric.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one support member attached to the second surface of the non-spherical backing.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one support member includes at least one strap for attacking the apparatus to a shoe.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the non-spherical backing forms an overshoe.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the non-spherical backing is made of rubber.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric is melton.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein melton is felt.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein felt contains cotton.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein felt contains nylon.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein melton is as used in the manufacture of tennis balls in accordance with the International Tennis Frederation's tennis ball specification.  
   
   
       10 . An apparatus comprising: 
 a handle having a first end and a second end;    a head movably connected to the second end of the handle; and    a pad mounted the head wherein the pad has at least one surface of entangled fibers that extend away from the pad.    
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the entangled fibers are attached to a non-metallic fabric.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprises a non-sperical backing attached to the non-metallic fabric.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a folding mechanism in a middle section of the handle wherein the folding mechanism allows the first end of the handle be folded proximately close to the second end of the handle.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a bracket attached to the first end of the handle.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a first side of the head and a second side of the head wherein the first and second sided from an acute angle.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the pad attached to a curved surface of the head.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the head is made of foam rubber.  
   
   
       18 . A method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a pad heving a non-metallic fabric attached to a non-spherical backing wherein the non-rubbing scuffs with the pad wherein the entangled fibers that extend away from the pad; and    rubbing scuffs with the pad wherein the entangled fibers contact the scuffs.    
   
   
       19 . A method of  claim 18 , furthre comprising thebstep of: 
 cleaning a surface area proximately close and including the scuff.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising the step of delivering solution from a dispenser to the pad.  
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a dispenser attached to the handle and having a first end connected to a conduit, wherein the conduit is capable of delivering desired quantities of solution from the dispenser to the pad.  
   
   
       22 . An apparatus comprising: 
 a housing, wherein the housing is capable of being supported on a surface and the movement of the housing over the surface can be controlled;    at least one motor mounted to the housing; and    at least one pad having at least one surface of entangled fibers that extend away from the pad, wherein the pad is disposed under the housing, and is operably attached to at least one motor.    
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , further comprising a dispenser supported on the housing and having an end attached to a conduit, wherein the conduit is capable of delivering desired quantities of solution to the pad.  
   
   
       24 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , further comprising a handle having a first end attached to the housing and a second end having at least one hand grip.  
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein at least one pad is formed into a belt, and at least one motor moves the belt in a rotating motion.  
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein at least one motor moves at lease one pad in circular motion.  
   
   
       27 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein at least one motor vibrates at least one pad.