Sponge mop retainer with retraction rod hook receiving catch
US4706323A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/144
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A roller sponge mop sponge retainer comprising an elongated channel shaped sponge retainer adapted to receive and securely hold a roll mop sponge; the retainer having a top and two spaced apart side walls extending downwardly from the top; the elongated retainer top having a central section hook catch terminating in end edges lateral to the top; the retainer top adjacent each end edge of the central section comprising a depressed portion having an end edge vertically lower than the adjacent central section end edge; each pair of adjacent central section end and depressed portion end edges defining an opening into which an operating rod hook can be operatively inserted; each depressed portion having a raised element; the raised elements being spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the length of the rod hook adapted to be longitudinally positioned beneath the central section hook catch; and the raised elements restricting longitudinal movement of the hook relative to the retainer central section hook catch.
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