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Sponge mop attachment

US5488750A · kind A · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1995
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L13/146
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A butterfly sponge mop which is used for routine surface cleaning and moisture absorbing mopping and an integral unitary mop scrubber attachment with an outer abrasive surface which is to be used on the head of the sponge mop for cleaning more difficult and ingrained soiled surfaces. The mop attachment consists of two detent tabs which are to be inserted into the existing cutouts located in the sponge support member of the mop. The attachment also has side holes for placement over the existing holes of the mop's support member, through which the ends of the mop's squeeze arms are inserted. The mop attachment is readily and easily removable from the sponge mop and is interchangeably designed to be used with existing or new butterfly sponge mops. In another embodiment the mop attachment and the mop's sponge support member is formed with the scrubber component as a single, molded plastic component.

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