US3911518A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Floor cleaning device
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
•
Filing: 1974-03-07
•
Granted: 1975-10-14
•
Expires: 1994-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A floor cleaning device comprises a housing having an electric motor mounted therein. A pair of spaced open tubs are formed in the housing for storing hot water and cold water, respectively. A plurality of substantially vertically positioned axles are rotatably mounted in the housing and extend from the bottom thereof. Each of the axles is drivably coupled to the motor. Each of a plurality of brush type accessories is adapted to be removably coupled to a corresponding one of the axles for rotation therewith. A handle is affixed to the housing for guiding the housing along a floor. A mop holding device on the handle removably holds a mop thereon. A wringer in the housing wrings a mop.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L Momy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L11/00; A47L11/40; A47L11/4036; A47L11/4038; A47L11/02; A47L11/04; A47L11/08; A47L11/085; A47L11/4063; A47L11/4069; A47L11/408; A47L11/4083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A floor cleaning device, comprising a housing having an electric motor mounted therein; a pair of spaced open tubs formed in the housing for storing hot water and cold water, respectively; a plurality of substantially vertically positioned axles rotatably mounted in the housing and extending from the bottom thereof, each of the axles being drivably coupled to the motor; a plurality of brush type accessories each adapted to be removably coupled to a corresponding one of the axles for rotation therewith; a handle affixed to the housing for guiding the housing along a floor; mop holding means on the handle for removably holding a mop thereon; and wringer means in the housing for wringing a mop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A floor cleaning device, comprising a housing having an electric motor mounted therein; a pair of spaced open tubs formed in the housing for storing hot water and cold water, respectively; a plurality of substantially vertically positioned axles rotatably mounted in the housing and extending from the bottom thereof, each of the axles being drivably coupled to the motor; a plurality of brush type accessories each adapted to be removably coupled to a corresponding one of the axles for rotation therewith; a handle affixed to the housing for guiding the housing along a floor; mop holding means on the handle for removably holding a mop thereon; and wringer means in the housing for wringing a mop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A floor cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is of box-type configuration having four corners and each of four axles is mounted at a corresponding one of the corners of the housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-13 | 1979-04-14 | 1979-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-13 | 1983-04-14 | 1983-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-13 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |