US3796186A
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Mop treating apparatus
Assignee: TEXEL IND Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A mop treating apparatus includes a relatively small volume reservoir drawer wherein mop treating fluid is maintained at an elevated temperature. The volume of mop treating fluid in the reservoir drawer is held constant by a centrifugal pump which withdraws fresh mop treating fluid from a source and a float controlled valve mounted in the drawer which governs the level of mop treating fluid in the reservoir drawer. An air actuated reciprocating pump withdraws mop treating fluid from the reservoir drawer and forces the mop treating fluid through a pair of spray heads mounted over a conveyor. The conveyor is actuated through a slip clutch to transport dust mops under the spray heads whereupon mop treating fluid is applied to the dust mops. Excess fluid is returned to the reservoir drawer through a filter screen situated in the upper portion thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bounds
- 👤 L Goldstein
- 👤 F Willard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:23
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06B; D06B1/00; D06B1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A mop treating apparatus comprising: conveyor means for transporting mops along a predetermined path; at least one spray head positioned over the conveyor means for spraying mop treating fluid onto mops traveling along the path under the action of the conveyor means; a relatively small volume mop treating fluid reservoir; heating means for maintaining the contents of the reservoir at an elevated temperature; first pumping means comprising an air actuated reciprocating pump for forcing heated mop treating fluid from the reservoir through the spray head; and second pumping means for supplying fresh mop treating fluid and thereby maintaining a predetermined volume of mop treating fluid in the reservoir.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A mop treating apparatus comprising: conveyor means for transporting mops along a predetermined path; at least one spray head positioned over the conveyor means for spraying mop treating fluid onto mops traveling along the path under the action of the conveyor means; a relatively small volume mop treating fluid reservoir; heating means for maintaining the contents of the reservoir at an elevated temperature; first pumping means comprising an air actuated reciprocating pump for forcing heated mop treating fluid from the reservoir through the spray head; and second pumping means for supplying fresh mop treating fluid and thereby maintaining a predetermined volume of mop treating fluid in the reservoir.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the conveyor means comprises a plurality of flights which are interconnected to provide spacing therebetween, and further including means for returning excess mop treating fluid to the reservoir and means mounted in the upper portion of the reservoir for removing lint from excess mop treating fluid entering the reservoir.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the heating means comprises a thermostatically controlled electric resistance heating element mounted in the lower portion of the reservoir and wherein the first pumping means withdraws mop treating fluid from the reservoir situated above the resistance heating element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the second pumping means comprises a continuously operating centrifugal pump for pumping mop treating fluid from a source to the reservoir and a float controlled valve for controlling the flow of mop treating fluid from the centrifugal pump into the reservoir.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A mop treating apparatus comprising: a frame a conveyor mounted in the upper portion of the frame for transporting mops along a path extending lengthwise thereof; means mounted on the frame and positioned above the conveyor for spraying mop treating fluid toward the conveyor and onto mops positioned thereon; a relatively small volume mop treating fluid reservoir comprising a drawer slidably supported on the frame beneath the conveyor; means mounted on the frame for directing excess mop treating fluid spray into the mop treating fluid reservoir drawer; filter means removably supported in the upper portion of the reservoir drawer for removing lint from excess mop treating fluid entering the reservoir drawer; first pump means for pumping mop treating fluid from the drawer through the spraying means; and second pump means for maintaining a predetermined quantity of mop treating fluid in the reservoir drawer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A mop treating apparatus comprising: a frame a conveyor mounted in the upper portion of the frame for transporting mops along a path extending lengthwise thereof; means mounted on the frame and positioned above the conveyor for spraying mop treating fluid toward the conveyor and onto mops positioned thereon; a relatively small volume mop treating fluid reservoir comprising a drawer slidably supported on the frame beneath the conveyor; means mounted on the frame for directing excess mop treating fluid spray into the mop treating fluid reservoir drawer; filter means removably supported in the upper portion of the reservoir drawer for removing lint from excess mop treating fluid entering the reservoir drawer; first pump means for pumping mop treating fluid from the drawer through the spraying means; and second pump means for maintaining a predetermined quantity of mop treating fluid in the reservoir drawer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 5 further characterized by means for actuating the conveyor around a course including a portion extending along the path; and means for disabling the first pump means whenever the conveyor actuating means is inoperative.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the spraying means comprises at least one spray head mounted above the conveyor for generating a spray pattern which extends entirely across the conveyor and which has substantially no dimension in the direction of movement of the conveyor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The mop treating apparatus of claim 5 further comprising: heating means for maintaining the contents of the reservoir drawer at a predetermined elevated temperature.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
The mop treatinG apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the first pump means compriss an air actuated reciprocating pump for forcing mop treating fluid through a conduit extending from the reservoir drawer to the spraying means and an orifice in the conduit between the pump and the spraying means for maintaining back pressure on the pump.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
162 words
A mop treating apparatus comprising: a frame; conveyor means mounted in the upper portion of the frame for transporting mops along a predetermined path; at least one spray head positioned over the conveyor means for spraying mop treating fluid onto mops traveling along the path under the action of the conveyor means; a relatively small volume mop treating fluid reservoir comprising a drawer slidably supported in the frame beneath the conveyor means; heating means for maintaining the contents of the reservoir drawer at a predetermined elevated temperature; means mounted on the frame for returning excess mop treating fluid to the reservoir drawer; filter means remobably supported in the upper portion of the reservoir drawer for removing lint from excess mop treating fluid entering the reservoir drawer; first pumping means for forcing heated mop treating fluid through a conduit extending from the reservoir drawer to the spray head; and means for maintaining a predetermined volume of mop treating fluid in the reservoir drawer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
162 words
A mop treating apparatus comprising: a frame; conveyor means mounted in the upper portion of the frame for transporting mops along a predetermined path; at least one spray head positioned over the conveyor means for spraying mop treating fluid onto mops traveling along the path under the action of the conveyor means; a relatively small volume mop treating fluid reservoir comprising a drawer slidably supported in the frame beneath the conveyor means; heating means for maintaining the contents of the reservoir drawer at a predetermined elevated temperature; means mounted on the frame for returning excess mop treating fluid to the reservoir drawer; filter means remobably supported in the upper portion of the reservoir drawer for removing lint from excess mop treating fluid entering the reservoir drawer; first pumping means for forcing heated mop treating fluid through a conduit extending from the reservoir drawer to the spray head; and means for maintaining a predetermined volume of mop treating fluid in the reservoir drawer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the spray head is supported on the conduit, and further including means for adjustably supporting the conduit on the frame and thereby adjustably positioning the spray head relative to the conveyor means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the heating means comprises a thermostatically controlled electric resistance heating element positioned in the lower portion of the reservoir drawer and wherein the first pumping means withdraws mop treating fluid through an outlet located in the reservoir drawer above the heating element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
60 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the volume maintaining means includes a pump for forcing fresh mop treating fluid through a conduit extending from a source to the reservoir drawer and further including a float controlled valve mounted in the reservoir drawer for controlling the flow of mop treating fluid from the pump into the reservoir drawer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
The mop treating apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the conveyor means is further characterized by a plurality of flights interconnected to provide spacing therebetween, a motor for actuating the flights around a course including a portion extending along the predetermined path, and a slip clutch forming a drive connection between the motor and the flights.
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |