Cleaning pad apparatus and system

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for retracting a drill bit relative to a drill. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a driving device within the drill, a drill bit coupleable to the driving device, a first engaging element coupled to the drill bit, a sensor in communication with the driving device, and a second engaging element coupled to the drill. The drill bit is rotatably drivable by the driving device. The sensor detects a change in a speed of the drill bit. The second engaging element engages with the first engaging element in response to the sensor detecting a change in the speed of the drill bit. The drill bit retracts relative to the drill in response to engagement between the second engaging element and the first engaging element.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a first peripheral layer comprising a first microfiber material, the first peripheral layer comprising an outer surface and an inner surface; and   an absorbent section coupled to the first peripheral layer, the absorbent section and the first peripheral layer forming a pad, at least a portion of the absorbent section adjacent to the inner surface of the first peripheral layer, the absorbent section comprising a layer of a chamois material.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pad comprises an opening configured to accept a hand. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the opening comprises a liner layer coupled to an inner surface of the opening. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a second peripheral layer coupled to the absorbent section, wherein the absorbent section is positioned between the first peripheral layer and the second peripheral layer. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the second peripheral layer comprises a second microfiber material, the second microfiber material and the first microfiber material having disparate fiber characteristics. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , further comprising a coupling mechanism coupled to the pad, the coupling mechanism configured to releasably couple the pad to an attachment plate wherein an outer surface of the second peripheral layer is adjacent to a first outer surface of the attachment plate as the pad is releasably coupled to the attachment plate. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises two pairs of opposing straps, each pair of opposing straps comprising a first strap and a second strap, wherein the first strap and the second strap are configured to fold over the attachment plate, a first end of the first strap configured to releasably couple with a second end of the second strap, wherein at least one opposing strap in each pair of opposing straps comprises a notch. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the attachment plate comprises a pole coupled to a second outer surface of the attachment plate, the second outer surface opposite the first outer surface. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a securing mechanism coupled to an end of the pole, the securing mechanism securing the pole to an operator, wherein the pole has an adjustable length. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the absorbent section comprises a plurality of chamois layers, each chamois layer comprising a chamois material. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of chamois layers are independently coupled together, the independently coupled chamois layers coupled to the first peripheral layer. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an abrasive strip coupled to the outer surface of the first peripheral layer. 
     
     
         13 . An apparatus comprising:
 a first peripheral layer comprising a first microfiber material, the first peripheral layer comprising an outer surface and an inner surface;   an absorbent section coupled to the first peripheral layer, the absorbent section and the first peripheral layer forming a pad, at least a portion of the absorbent section adjacent to the inner surface of the first peripheral layer, the absorbent section comprising a plurality of chamois layers, each chamois layer comprising a chamois material; and   a second peripheral layer coupled to the absorbent section, wherein the absorbent section is positioned between the first peripheral layer and the second peripheral layer.   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the pad comprises an opening configured to accept a hand. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the second peripheral layer comprises a second microfiber material, the second microfiber material and the first microfiber material having disparate fiber characteristics. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of chamois layers are independently coupled together, the independently coupled chamois layers coupled to the inner surface of the first layer. 
     
     
         17 . A system comprising:
 a pad comprising,
 a first peripheral layer comprising a first microfiber material, the first peripheral layer comprising an outer surface and an inner surface; 
 an absorbent section coupled to the inner surface of the first peripheral layer, the absorbent section and the first peripheral layer forming the pad, the absorbent section adjacent to the inner surface of the first peripheral layer, the absorbent section comprising a plurality of chamois layers, each chamois layer comprising a chamois material; 
 a second peripheral layer coupled to the absorbent section, wherein the absorbent section is positioned between the first peripheral layer and the second peripheral layer; 
 a coupling mechanism coupled to the second peripheral layer; and 
   an attachment plate, wherein the coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple the pad to the attachment plate wherein an outer surface of the second peripheral layer is adjacent to a first outer surface of the attachment plate as the pad is releasably coupled to the attachment plate in a first attachment mode.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the second peripheral layer comprises a second microfiber material, the second microfiber material and the first microfiber material having disparate fiber characteristics, and wherein an outer surface of the first peripheral layer is adjacent to the first outer surface of the attachment plate as the pad is releasably coupled to the attachment plate in a second attachment mode, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises two pairs of opposing straps, each pair of opposing straps comprising a first strap and a second strap, wherein the first strap and the second strap are configured to fold over the attachment plate, a first end of the first strap configured to releasably couple with a second end of the second strap wherein the first end and the second end comprise a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface comprising a first attaching mechanism and the second surface comprising a second attaching mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 17 , further comprising a pole coupled to a second outer surface of the attachment plate, the second outer surface opposite the first outer surface, the system further comprising a securing mechanism coupled to an end of the pole, the securing mechanism securing the pole to an operator, wherein the pole has an adjustable length. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the pad and the attachment plate comprise at least a portion of one of a window cleaning tool, a boat washing tool, a car washing tool, a handheld scrubbing tool, and a mop.