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US3280418A
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Squeezer for mop heads
Assignee: INM IND CORP
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Filing: 1963-09-05
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1983-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schonberger Milton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A SQUEEZER FOR MOP HEADS COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL DEPRESSIBLE SQUEEZER CLAMP SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION WITH FLARING SIDE WALLS, SAID FLARING WALLS MAKING A SUFFICIENT ANGLE WITH EACH OTHER FOR THE EASY INSERTION OF A MOP HEAD, AND FIXED MEANS RECEIVING AND MOVABLY MOUNTING THE CLAMP, SAID FIXED MEANS ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE WALLS OF THE CLAMP AS THE LATTER IS BODILY DEPRESSED AND SO SPACED THAT AS THE MOP HEAD IS PRESSED DOWNWARDLY TO DEPRESS THE SQUEEZER CLAMP, THE WALLS OF THE CLAMP ARE FORCED TOWARD EACH OTHER TO A SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO EFFECT SQUEEZING OUT OF THE WATER FROM THE MOP HEAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A SQUEEZER FOR MOP HEADS COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL DEPRESSIBLE SQUEEZER CLAMP SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION WITH FLARING SIDE WALLS, SAID FLARING WALLS MAKING A SUFFICIENT ANGLE WITH EACH OTHER FOR THE EASY INSERTION OF A MOP HEAD, AND FIXED MEANS RECEIVING AND MOVABLY MOUNTING THE CLAMP, SAID FIXED MEANS ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE WALLS OF THE CLAMP AS THE LATTER IS BODILY DEPRESSED AND SO SPACED THAT AS THE MOP HEAD IS PRESSED DOWNWARDLY TO DEPRESS THE SQUEEZER CLAMP, THE WALLS OF THE CLAMP ARE FORCED TOWARD EACH OTHER TO A SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO EFFECT SQUEEZING OUT OF THE WATER FROM THE MOP HEAD.
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |