US3101088A
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Mop washing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-03
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1982-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter F Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN A MOP WASHING MACHINE FOR STRANDED CORD TYPE MOPS, A TANK ELEMENT INCLUDING WATER INLET MEANS AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF, A DRAINAGE SUMP IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A SUMP VALVE, AND AN OVERFLOW MEANS ESTABLISHING A SUITABLE WATER LEVEL IN SAID TANK, A MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM ABOVE SAID TANK, MEANS SUPPORTING AND VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM, QUICKLY RELEASABLE MOP HOLDING ASSEMBLIES CARRIED BY SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM HOLDING SAID MOPS IN A VERTICAL POSITION WITH THE STRANDS THEREOF DEPENDING IN SAID TANK FOR CHURNING IN THE WATER THEREIN RESPONSIVE TO THE VERTICAL RECIPROCATION OF SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM, EACH SAID MOP HOLDING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FIXED AND A TOGGLE MOP CLAMP ELEMENT RELEASABLY ENGAGING AND HOLDING A MOP AT A SELECTED ELEVATION IN RESPECT TO SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN A MOP WASHING MACHINE FOR STRANDED CORD TYPE MOPS, A TANK ELEMENT INCLUDING WATER INLET MEANS AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF, A DRAINAGE SUMP IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A SUMP VALVE, AND AN OVERFLOW MEANS ESTABLISHING A SUITABLE WATER LEVEL IN SAID TANK, A MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM ABOVE SAID TANK, MEANS SUPPORTING AND VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM, QUICKLY RELEASABLE MOP HOLDING ASSEMBLIES CARRIED BY SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM HOLDING SAID MOPS IN A VERTICAL POSITION WITH THE STRANDS THEREOF DEPENDING IN SAID TANK FOR CHURNING IN THE WATER THEREIN RESPONSIVE TO THE VERTICAL RECIPROCATION OF SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM, EACH SAID MOP HOLDING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FIXED AND A TOGGLE MOP CLAMP ELEMENT RELEASABLY ENGAGING AND HOLDING A MOP AT A SELECTED ELEVATION IN RESPECT TO SAID MOP ACTIVATOR PLATFORM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |