US3593359A
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Disposable head for a sweeping mop
Assignee: Majestic Wax Co
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Filing: 1969-05-29
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A disposable mophead for a sweeping mop having a paper-plastic backing to which the strands are sewn as a fringe on each side of the backing, at the flat undersurface of the backing, to lie flatly upon a floor when the mop is in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Don S Strauss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A disposable mophead for a sweeping mop adapted to be mounted upon a flat, rectangular mop frame and comprising, in combination: a. an elongated paper-plastic laminate backing member formed as a rectangular sheet, having a central portion sized to underlie the mop frame and having longitudinal edge portions overfolding the sides of the central portion to form longitudinally disposed pockets adapted to receive the edges of the mop frame; b. a fringe of strands having the general characteristics of mop yarn at the underside, and at each side of the backing member, the length of the strands in each fringe approximating the width of the backing member and with each fringe being sewn to the central portion of the backing member by a longitudinal stitching with approximately one-half of each strand laterally projecting from the longitudinal edge of the backing member; and c. a transverse stitching at each end of the backing member adapted to secure the overlying edge portions of the backing member to form the ends of the aforesaid pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A disposable mophead for a sweeping mop adapted to be mounted upon a flat, rectangular mop frame and comprising, in combination: a. an elongated paper-plastic laminate backing member formed as a rectangular sheet, having a central portion sized to underlie the mop frame and having longitudinal edge portions overfolding the sides of the central portion to form longitudinally disposed pockets adapted to receive the edges of the mop frame; b. a fringe of strands having the general characteristics of mop yarn at the underside, and at each side of the backing member, the length of the strands in each fringe approximating the width of the backing member and with each fringe being sewn to the central portion of the backing member by a longitudinal stitching with approximately one-half of each strand laterally projecting from the longitudinal edge of the backing member; and c. a transverse stitching at each end of the backing member adapted to secure the overlying edge portions of the backing member to form the ends of the aforesaid pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the mophead defined in claim 1, including a transversely disposed reach of fringe strands at each end of the backing member secured thereto by the aforesaid transverse stitching.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the mophead defined in claim 1, wherein each fringe of strands is sewn to the undersurface of the central portion of the backing member adjacent to the longitudinal edge thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
In the mophead defined in claim 1, wherein each fringe of strands is sewn together by a longitudinal stitching at an approximate one-third point of the fringe at the inward portion underlying the backing member and wherein said fringe is sewn to the undersurface of the backing member by stitching at the approximate center of the fringe and adjacent to the aforesaid sides of the central portion whereby to provide a compacted portion of the fringe of strands between the stitching forming the strands and the stitching at the edge of the backing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the mophead defined in claim 1, wherein said fringe of strands is formed as a yarn of a nylonlike fiber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the mophead defined in claim 1, wherein the fringe of strands is formed as strips of a paperlike material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the mophead defined in claim 6, wherein the flat, paperlike, fringe strands are formed of a nonwoven cloth.
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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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |