US3843993A
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Floor mop having pivotable handle for changing directions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-28
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-07-28
Abstract
Abstract An improved floor mop is described having a handle which is pivotably attached to the mop head and is readily attachable thereto and removable therefrom. In one embodiment of the invention, the mop handle is attached to an upstanding bracket mounted on the rear surface of the mop head, by means of a ring secured to the lower portion of the mop handle. Resilient spring means are provided which cooperate with channels provided on the rear surface of the mop head to secure the cleaning pad in place. In other embodiments of the invention, the handle is attached by a substantially U-shaped hook to an upstanding bracket which is permanently affixed to the rear surface of the mop head. A resilient holding member is provided which prevents the hook from being released from the bracket while at the same time holding the cleaning pad in place.
Inventors
- 👤 R Leland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20; A47L13/24; A47L13/254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A cleaning device comprising in combination: a. a substantially flat, substantially rectangular plate member wherein the longer sides are upturned for engagement with a cleaning pad; b. bracket means having an upstanding inverted U-shaped portion secured to said plate member; c. handle means; d. mounting means secured to said handle means and having an upturned, substantially planar end portion removed from the portion engageable with said handle and readily engageable with and disengageable from said U-shaped portion of said bracket for hookingly mounting said handle means to said bracket; and e. spring means engaging both said upturned sides of the plate member and said upturned end of the mounting means for retaining said cleaning pad in place and for preventing said upturned end from becoming disengaged from said U-shaped portion of said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A cleaning device comprising in combination: a. a substantially flat, substantially rectangular plate member wherein the longer sides are upturned for engagement with a cleaning pad; b. bracket means having an upstanding inverted U-shaped portion secured to said plate member; c. handle means; d. mounting means secured to said handle means and having an upturned, substantially planar end portion removed from the portion engageable with said handle and readily engageable with and disengageable from said U-shaped portion of said bracket for hookingly mounting said handle means to said bracket; and e. spring means engaging both said upturned sides of the plate member and said upturned end of the mounting means for retaining said cleaning pad in place and for preventing said upturned end from becoming disengaged from said U-shaped portion of said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cleaning device set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle means cOmprises a slot and said mounting means comprises a portion engageable in said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cleaning device set forth in claim 2, wherein said engageable portion of said mounting means and said slot are substantially L-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cleaning device set forth in claim 2 further including slip ring means mounted on said handle means for retaining said engageable portion in said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cleaning device set forth in claim 1 further including stop means mounted on said plate for retaining said spring in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cleaning device set forth in claim 1 further including support means mounted on the rear of said plate member for supporting said U-shaped portion and said spring means.
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |