US3178749A
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Floor mop with sponge-type refill element
Assignee: Ideal Rubber Products Co
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Filing: 1963-03-19
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Heepe Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20; A47L13/24; A47L13/254; A47L13/257; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/966; Y10S411/998
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A MOP CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING A HANDLE, A MOP HEAD SECURED TO SAID HANDLE, AND A CLEANING ELEMENT SECURED TO SAID MOP HEAD, SAID MOP HEAD COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF HOLES FORMED THEREIN, SAID CLEANING ELEMENT INCLUDING AN ATTACHING PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLOTS FORMED THEREIN, AND STRIPS SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE WITH SAID SLOTS AND DISPOSED BEHIND THE SLOTS IN PARALLEL RELATION THERETO, A PLURALITY OF HEADED FASTENING ELEMENTS BEING SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOTS AND ENGAGING SAID MOP HEAD THROUGH ITS SAID HOLES IN ORDER TO SECURE SAID CLEANING ELEMENT TO SAID MOP HEAD, SAID STRIPS ENGAGING THE HEADS OF SAID FASTENING ELEMENTS IN SPRING-BIASING RELATIONSHIP TO POSITION SAID FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE HOLES IN SAID MOP HEAD PREPARATORY TO ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A MOP CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING A HANDLE, A MOP HEAD SECURED TO SAID HANDLE, AND A CLEANING ELEMENT SECURED TO SAID MOP HEAD, SAID MOP HEAD COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF HOLES FORMED THEREIN, SAID CLEANING ELEMENT INCLUDING AN ATTACHING PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLOTS FORMED THEREIN, AND STRIPS SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE WITH SAID SLOTS AND DISPOSED BEHIND THE SLOTS IN PARALLEL RELATION THERETO, A PLURALITY OF HEADED FASTENING ELEMENTS BEING SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOTS AND ENGAGING SAID MOP HEAD THROUGH ITS SAID HOLES IN ORDER TO SECURE SAID CLEANING ELEMENT TO SAID MOP HEAD, SAID STRIPS ENGAGING THE HEADS OF SAID FASTENING ELEMENTS IN SPRING-BIASING RELATIONSHIP TO POSITION SAID FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE HOLES IN SAID MOP HEAD PREPARATORY TO ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |