US3630369A
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Mop cleaning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-15
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1990-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A mop cleaning device wherein a supply of cleaning fluid is circulated through a container while sediment is separated from the fluid. A sloped wall extends from an upper portion of the container to a lower portion thereof, with a discharge opening extending through the wall, whereby heavy sediment from the cleaning fluid is collected on the wall and discharged through the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil Patrick Nichols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A mop cleaning device comprising a container; a mop wringer means connected to said container; said container having a chamber for mop cleaning fluid and an opening communicating with said chamber for receiving a mop, at least a portion of said chamber being defined by at least one wall which slopes relative to the longitudinal axis of said container for collecting sediment from said fluid, the lower portion of said sloping wall having an opening for permitting a continuous gravity discharge of said sediment from said chamber; a nipple registering with said opening; and means connected to said nipple for receiving the discharged sediment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A mop cleaning device comprising a container; a mop wringer means connected to said container; said container having a chamber for mop cleaning fluid and an opening communicating with said chamber for receiving a mop, at least a portion of said chamber being defined by at least one wall which slopes relative to the longitudinal axis of said container for collecting sediment from said fluid, the lower portion of said sloping wall having an opening for permitting a continuous gravity discharge of said sediment from said chamber; a nipple registering with said opening; and means connected to said nipple for receiving the discharged sediment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising means for circulating said fluid through said chamber and filter means disposed in the path of said circulating fluid for filtering additional sediment from said fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said fluid is water, and further comprising means for heating said water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means to circulate said fluid is adapted to introduce the fluid into said container in a generally circumferential direction with respect to said contAiner and said sloping wall to promote the collection of sediment on said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
A mop cleaning device comprising a container; a mop wringer means connected to said container; said container having a chamber for mop cleaning fluid and an opening communicating with said chamber for receiving a mop, at least a portion of said chamber being defined by at least one wall which slopes relative to the longitudinal axis of said container for collecting sediment from said fluid; discharge means in the lower portion of said sloping wall for permitting a continuous gravity discharge of said sediment from said chamber; and a container detachably connected to said sloping wall and registering with said discharge means for receiving the discharged sediment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
A mop cleaning device comprising a container; a mop wringer means connected to said container; said container having a chamber for mop cleaning fluid and an opening communicating with said chamber for receiving a mop, at least a portion of said chamber being defined by at least one wall which slopes relative to the longitudinal axis of said container for collecting sediment from said fluid; discharge means in the lower portion of said sloping wall for permitting a continuous gravity discharge of said sediment from said chamber; and a container detachably connected to said sloping wall and registering with said discharge means for receiving the discharged sediment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 5 further comprising means for circulating said fluid through said chamber and filter means disposed in the path of said circulating fluid for filtering additional sediment from said fluid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said means to circulate said fluid is adapted to introduce the fluid into said container in a generally circumferential direction with respect to said container and said sloping wall to promote the collection of sediment on said wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said fluid is water, and further comprising means for heating said water.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
102 words
A mop cleaning device comprising a substantially cylindrical container; a mop wringer means connected to said container; said container having a chamber for mop cleaning fluid and an opening communicating with said chamber for receiving a mop, at least a portion of said chamber being defined by at least one substantially conical wall which slopes relative to the longitudinal axis of said container for collecting sediment from said fluid; discharge means at the apex of said conical wall for permitting a continuous gravity discharge of said sediment from said chamber; and means connected to said discharge means for receiving the discharged sediment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
102 words
A mop cleaning device comprising a substantially cylindrical container; a mop wringer means connected to said container; said container having a chamber for mop cleaning fluid and an opening communicating with said chamber for receiving a mop, at least a portion of said chamber being defined by at least one substantially conical wall which slopes relative to the longitudinal axis of said container for collecting sediment from said fluid; discharge means at the apex of said conical wall for permitting a continuous gravity discharge of said sediment from said chamber; and means connected to said discharge means for receiving the discharged sediment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 9 further comprising means for circulating said fluid through said chamber and filter means disposed in the path of said circulating fluid for filtering additional sediment from said fluid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said means to circulate said fluid is adapted to introduce the fluid into said container in a generally circumferential direction with respect to said container and said sloping wall to promote the collection of sediment on said wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said fluid is water, and further comprising means for heating said water.
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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) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |