Flat mop for use with wipers for controlled environments
US7716776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/256
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flat mop is used with a disposable wiper. The mop includes a base member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The base member has a projecting securing elements disposed on opposing sides of the upper surface. At least one resilient clip is associated with securing element. A pivot joint has a first receiving portion for mounting to the base member to define a first pivot axis. The pivot joint has a second receiving portion distinct from the first receiving portion and includes an engagement member received in the second receiving portion to defining a second pivot axis spaced from and perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The engagement member includes a coupling portion to mount to a handle. The pivot joint is mounted to the base member for pivoting the base member relative to the pivot joint about two axes. The associated wiper is secured to the base member, positioned on the lower surface of the base member, wrapped around the base member and over the securing elements. The clips are positioned over the associated wiper, on a respective one of the securing elements to secure the wiper to the base member.
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