Patent · US Expired

Removable cleaning element from mop

US6058548A · kind A · utility

22Cited by
32References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 27, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

A backing plate that removably attaches a sponge to a mop head includes a top surface, that removably attaches to the mop head, and a bottom surface, to which the sponge is attached. At least one male attachment member is located on the first edge of the top surface of the backing plate, for removable attachment to a corresponding female member on the mop head. At least one female attachment member is located on a second edge of the top surface of the backing plate, for removable attachment to a corresponding male member on the mop head. In the preferred embodiment, each male attachment member on the backing plate includes a lip and each female attachment member on the backing plate includes a C-shaped member.

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