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Mop with metal headband
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-16
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1991-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A mop with metal headband formed from a single strip of metal bent to shape around the mop cords intermediate the ends thereof. One end of the metal strip is outwardly offset relative to the other end to permit overlapping of the ends on one side of the headband while still maintaining tight engagement between the headband and mop cords across the entire width of the headband. Aligned slots in the overlapping ends of the metal strip and aperture in the other side of the headband permit ready insertion of a bolt through the headband for firmly clamping the mop cords between the headband, and the bolt also provides an effective means for securing a mop handle to the headband.
Inventors
- 👤 Theron V Moss
- 👤 Theron C Moss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20; A47L13/24; A47L13/25; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1459
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A mop comprising a plurality of mop cords, and a metal headband securing said mop cords together intermediate the ends thereof, said metal headband comprising an elongated strip of metal bent around said mop cords with one end overlying the other end on one side of said headband, means for maintaining the sides of said headband in clamping engagement with the mop cords therebetween, apertures in the edges of said metal headband which facilitate bending of the metal strip around the mop cords, and bumpers extending into said apertures in the edges of said metal headband for securing said bumpers to said edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A mop comprising a plurality of mop cords, and a metal headband securing said mop cords together intermediate the ends thereof, said metal headband comprising an elongated strip of metal bent around said mop cords with one end overlying the other end on one side of said headband, means for maintaining the sides of said headband in clamping engagement with the mop cords therebetween, apertures in the edges of said metal headband which facilitate bending of the metal strip around the mop cords, and bumpers extending into said apertures in the edges of said metal headband for securing said bumpers to said edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The mop of claim 1 wherein one end of said elongated strip of metal is outwardly offset relative to the other end with said outwardly offset end overlying said other end on one side of said headband to provide substantially flat sides engaging the mop cords across substantially the full width of said headband.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mop of claim 1 wherein said bumpers have tapered plugs inserted into said apertures in the edges of said metal headband, and grooves adjacent said plugs for receipt of the edges of said apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
135 words
A mop comprising a plurality of mop cords, and a metal headband securing said mop cords together intermediate the ends thereof, said metal headband comprising an elongated strip of metal bent around said mop cords with one end overlying the other end on one side of said headband, means for maintaining the sides of said headband in clamping engagement with the mop cords therebetween, said last-mentioned means comprising a bolt extending through longitudinally extending slots in the overlapping ends of said metal strip on one side of said headband and through an aligned aperture in the other side of said headband, and a nut threaded onto the projecting end of said bolt, said longitudinally extending slots intersecting the respective ends of said strip to facilitate alignment of said slots and insertion of said bolt therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
135 words
A mop comprising a plurality of mop cords, and a metal headband securing said mop cords together intermediate the ends thereof, said metal headband comprising an elongated strip of metal bent around said mop cords with one end overlying the other end on one side of said headband, means for maintaining the sides of said headband in clamping engagement with the mop cords therebetween, said last-mentioned means comprising a bolt extending through longitudinally extending slots in the overlapping ends of said metal strip on one side of said headband and through an aligned aperture in the other side of said headband, and a nut threaded onto the projecting end of said bolt, said longitudinally extending slots intersecting the respective ends of said strip to facilitate alignment of said slots and insertion of said bolt therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mop of claim 4 further comprising a handle having threadeD attachment with the projecting end of said bolt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mop of claim 4 further comprising a plastic covering over the edges of said metal headband to protect against marring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mop of claim 4 further comprising bumpers extending over the edges of said metal headband to protect against marring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The mop of claim 4 wherein the mop cords adjacent the edges of said metal headband are sewn together to overlie said edges to protect against marring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
The mop of claim 4 wherein one end of said elongated strip of metal is outwardly offset relative to the other end with said outwardly offset end overlying said other end on one side of said headband to provide substantially flat sides engaging the mop cords across substantially the full width of said headband.
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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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |