Integrated mop system
US8046863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/257
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In an embodiment, a mop includes a mop head and a shaft attached to the mop head. A handle is attached to the shaft by a pivot. An actuator member is coupled to the handle between a grip end and the pivot. Translation of the handle causes the actuator member to translate. In an embodiment, the pivot is offset from the shaft and arranged so that the shaft is located between the position where the handle is attached to the actuator member and the position where the handle is attached to the pivot. A stop may be provided to limit the translation of the handle. The actuator member is coupled a mop fiber base that supports mop fibers. The surface of the mop fibers may have a plurality of raised portions.
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