ОБТИРОЧНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, УДОБНОЕ В УПОТРЕБЛЕНИИ

Обтирочное средство содержит тело обтирочного средства, предназначенное для улавливания пыли, и рукоятку, к которой должно быть прикреплено тело обтирочного средства, тело обтирочного средства предусмотрено с двумя промежутками, проходящими параллельно, предназначенными для крепления к нему рукоятки. Рукоятка предусмотрена с крепежной частью и захватным приспособлением, проходящим в направлении назад и вверх от опорного конца крепежной части, крепежная часть имеет вилкообразную конфигурацию на опорном конце для обеспечения двух вставных планок, которые являются плоскими и ровными и для использования должны быть вставлены в промежутки тела обтирочного средства. Использование данного изобретения обеспечивает удобство при его использовании. 5 з.п.ф-лы, 11 ил.

ОБТИРОЧНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОДНОРАЗОВОГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Обтирочный лист одноразового использования может быть применен для удаления пыли и/или грязи с поверхности пола или стены. Достигаемый группой изобретений технический результат состоит в улучшении обычного обтирочного листа одноразового использования так, чтобы в процессе производства обтирочного листа могла бы быть использована относительно высокая температура пресса. Обтирочный лист одноразового использования содержит термосвариваемый синтетический полимерный основной лист и множество термосвариваемых синтетических полимерных длинных волокон, соединенных термосвариванием с основным листом и проходящих в первом направлении, в котором длинные волокна соединены с основным листом термосвариванием посредством множества линий сварки, расположенных периодично в первом направлении. Длинные волокна содержат бикомпонентное волокно типа сердцевина-оболочка, температура плавления оболочки которого ниже температуры плавления сердцевины. Разность температур плавления составляет по меньшей мере 30°С ...

ИЗДЕЛИЕ ДЛЯ ЧИСТКИ

Изобретение относится к изделиям для чистки одноразового использования. Изделие для чистки содержит щеточную часть, включающую в себя поддающийся сварке лист, имеющий множество линий реза и множество полос, образованных между соседними линиями реза, а также слой пучка волокон, включающий в себя поддающиеся сварке волокна. Этот слой пучка волокон сварен с поддающимся сварке листом, чтобы обеспечить щеточную часть и зону удерживания, в которую нужно вставить держатель, причем эта щеточная часть состоит из указанных полос и волокон указанного слоя пучка волокон. Предусмотрен еще один вариант выполнения изделия для чистки. Изобретение обеспечивает высокую степень улавливания пыли. 2 н. и 9 з.п.ф-лы, 9 ил.

ТРЕХМЕРНЫЕ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННО-СТРУКТУРИРОВАННЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В КАЧЕСТВЕ ЧИСТЯЩИХ ЛИСТОВЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ

Раскрываются чистящие листовые материалы, обладающие ярко выраженной трехмерностью своей макроскопической пространственной структуры. Макроскопический трехмерный пространственно-структурированный материал имеет первую обращенную наружу поверхность и вторую обращенную наружу поверхность. По меньшей мере одна из указанных обращенных наружу поверхностей имеет среднее расстояние между возвышениями, составляющее по меньшей мере 1 мм, и коэффициент рельефа поверхности, находящийся в пределах от 0,01 до 10. Промышленное изделие представляет собой макроскопически трехмерные пространственно-структурированные чистящие листовые материалы, чистящий рабочий инструмент, содержащий рукоятку, а также съемный чистящий листовой материал, представляющий собой листовой материал по изобретению. Способ очистки поверхности от грязи обеспечивает контакт очищаемой поверхности с макроскопическим трехмерным пространственно-структурированным чистящим материалом по изобретению. 4 с. и 15 з.п.ф-лы, 9 ил., 1 табл.

ШВАБРА СО СКРУЧИВАЮЩИМ ОТЖИМОМ

Швабра может быть использована для мытья полов, и ее конструкция позволяет повысить эффективность отжима влаги из тряпки и увеличить срок службы швабры. Швабра содержит поворотную рукоятку для отжима тряпки, прикрепленной по центру к подвижному основанию поворотной рукоятки и закрепленной на концах растяжек, цилиндр, оберегающий руки от попадания влаги, прямоугольную платформу с фиксирующими пазами на нижней стороне и сетку для защиты тряпки от чрезмерного растяжения, прикрепленную к растяжкам и к подвижному основанию поворотной рукоятки. Растяжки соединены с платформой, а тряпка и сетка установлены с возможностью втягивания с помощью рукоятки вовнутрь цилиндра при складывании растяжек в фиксирующие пазы платформы для удаления влаги из тряпки путем выкручивания. 1 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС С ЧИСТЯЩЕЙ ГОЛОВКОЙ

Размещенный на штанге ручной пылесос совмещен с чистящей головкой, имеющей съемную чистящую салфетку, и позволяет эффективно удалять с различных поверхностей разный мусор и пыль. Пылесос содержит соединенный с всасывающим соплом корпус, прикрепленный к корпусу узел всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем, пылесборник, закрепленный на корпусе и сообщающийся с всасывающим соплом и узлом всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем, и опорную платформу, прикрепленную к корпусу и выполненную с возможностью избирательного удержания чистящей салфетки для сбора пыли и мусора с очищаемой поверхности. Всасывающее сопло шарнирно соединено с опорной платформой. Между всасывающим соплом и пылесборником проходит воздухопровод. Пылесборник содержит стакан, имеющий впускное отверстие, сообщающееся с выпускным отверстием всасывающего сопла, и выпускное отверстие, сообщающееся с впускным отверстием узла всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем. В варианте выполнения пылесос имеет два отдельных и различных избираемых ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МЫТЬЯ ПОЛА

Полезная модель относится к мытью и чистке жилых помещений, преимущественно полов. Задачей настоящей полезной модели является повышение надежности устройства, за счет упрощения конструкции при одновременном улучшении его потребительских свойств за счет обеспечения надежного крепления тряпки по всей рабочей поверхности основания. Устройство для мытья пола содержит основание (1), рукоятку (2), прижим (3), соединенный с рукояткой посредством оси (4). Рабочая поверхность (5) основания (1) выполнена в виде продольной канавки (6) полукруглого профиля со сквозными пазами (7) и (8) на концах. Основание (1) снабжено насадкой (9) под рукоятку (2), сечения которых соответствуют по форме и размерам. Прижим (3) выполнен из цельного куска пружинной стальной проволоки, согнутого в центральной части, причем один его конец (10) загнут с возможностью зацепления за рукоятку (2), а другой конец (11) загнут с возможностью зацепления за паз (7). Зацепление загнутых концов (10) и (11) прижима (3) происходит при ...

ШВАБРА СО СКРУЧИВАЮЩИМ ОТЖИМОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Швабра со скручивающим отжимом, содержащая рукоятку и корпус, соединенный с прямоугольной поперечиной, на которой закреплена тряпка посредством фиксирующих элементов, отличающаяся тем, что она имеет вал, расположенный внутри рукоятки и корпуса, также проходящий через круглое отверстие в поперечине и закрепленный на штифте, причем на валу выполнены винтовые канавки с возможностью перемещения по ним шаровой пары и блока подшипников, расположенных внутри корпуса, который жестко соединен с поперечиной. ! 2. Швабра по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что на концевых частях поперечины выполнены крутящиеся блоки механизма возврата с возможностью перемещения по ним эластичных лент для перемещения тряпки, размещенных в канавках поперечины. ! 3. Швабра по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что внутри рукоятки на валу расположена тарельчатая втулка. ! 4. Швабра со скручивающим отжимом, содержащая рукоятку и корпус, соединенный с прямоугольной поперечиной, на которой закреплена тряпка посредством фиксирующих элементов ...

Моющая насадка для швабры с комбинированной структурой

Данная полезная модель относится к устройствам для влажной уборки полов, в частности к моющим насадкам для швабры (моп). Заявляемая моющая насадка имеет комбинированную структуру, представляющую собой сочетание из двух широких сплошных полос: абразивная полоса (1) имеет щетинистую структуру и абсорбирующая полоса (2) имеет микрофибровую меховую структуру. Для удержания моющей насадки на швабре на обратной стороне по краям пришиты карманы (3) с расположенными на них языками (4). 3 ил.

ШВАБРА

Сущность изобретения: швабра включает рукоятку с ползунками и отжимные валики. Оси отжимных валиков размещены в продольных пазах направляющих пластин и снабженных блоками на концах. Направляющие пластины жестко скреплены со скобой каретки. Нисходящие части скобы проходят через выбранные отверстия в рабочей головке, жестко соединенной с полой рукояткой, в нижней части которой выбраны пазы с установленными в них верхними и нижними блоками. В продольных пазах рукоятки расположены подпружиненные ползунки. В канале рукоятки расположены два троса, проходящие через верхние и нижние блоки и блоки на концах направляющих пластин, обвивают оси валиков. Верхние концы тросов прикреплены к верхнему ползунку, а нижние - к нижнему. 5 ил.

ПЛОСКАЯ СМЕННАЯ МОЮЩАЯ НАСАДКА ДЛЯ ШВАБРЫ С ЧИСТЯЩЕЙ КРОМКОЙ

Предложена плоская сменная моющая насадка (1, 1′, 1′′, 1′′′) для размещения на держателе (2) для моющей насадки, содержащем вытянутую основную часть (3, 3′, 3′′, 3′′′), причем эта основная часть (3, 3′, 3′′, 3′′′) имеет основную чистящую поверхность (4, 4′, 4′′, 4′′′) и по меньшей мере одну чистящую кромку (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), выполненную поворотной относительно базовой части основной чистящей поверхности (4, 4′, 4′′, 4′′′), причем эта по меньшей мере одна чистящая кромка (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) может поворачиваться вокруг по меньшей мере одной заданной зоны (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) поворота, причем с учетом поставленной задачи выполнения плоской сменной моющей насадки указанного вначале рода и усовершенствования ее таким образом, чтобы она особенно эффективно удаляла грязь из углов и краевых областей, примыкающих к большим подлежащим очистке поверхностям, и чтобы она при большом сроке службы оставляла в очищаемом помещении как можно меньше частиц. Предлагаемая плоская сменная моющая насадка характеризуется ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МЫТЬЯ ПОЛОВ

Сущность изобретения: устройство для мытья полов содержит базовый стержень, размещенный в его нижнем конце рабочий орган, включающий прижимной механизм с установленным в нем влагопоглощающим тканевым материалом, базовый стержень выполнен в виде внутренней и наружной трубы, соосно установленных одна в другой с возможностью возвратно-поступательного перемещения и осевого вращения. При этом каждая из них снабжена прижимным механизмом, состоящим из фланца и прижимной крышки для разъемного укрепления в них в рабочем состоянии влагопоглощающего тканевого материала для мытья, причем у наружной трубы фланец выполнен тарельчатой формы, а прижимная крышка - дискообразной формы. Фланцы имеют по центру центрирующее отверстие для труб с величиной диаметра, обеспечивающей взаимное свободное соосное перемещение и вращение в нем внутренней трубы, соединенной гибко (шарнирно) со своим дискообразным фланцем, монолитно выполненным со втулкой и с возможностью изменять под углом в 90o свое осевое положение ...

ШВАБРА ДЛЯ УБОРКИ ПЫЛИ, ИМЕЮЩАЯ ПЫЛЕСБОРНЫЕ ВЫСТУПЫ

... 1. Швабра для уборки пыли, содержащая основание, имеющее верхнюю поверхность и нижнюю поверхность, множество мусоросборных выступов, образованных на нижней поверхности, при этом каждый из множества мусоросборных выступов образует участок с плоской поверхностью, обращенный в направление проведения уборки, и один или большее количество элементов крепления, предназначенных для присоединения поверх нижней поверхности, с возможностью замены, салфетки для уборки. 2. Швабра для уборки пыли по п.1, в которой дополнительно имеется удлиненная рукоятка, подвижно прикрепленная к верхней поверхности с помощью шарнирного элемента. 3. Швабра для уборки пыли по п.1, в которой основание имеет, как правило, четырехугольное сечение. 4. Швабра для уборки пыли по п.1, в которой в случае необходимости проведения влажной уборки и/или в случае сухой уборки может быть использована уборочная салфетка. 5. Швабра для уборки пыли по п.1, в которой множество мусоросборных выступов, как правило, расположено по всей длине ...

ШВАБРА

Швабра, включающая основную палку и переднюю планку, отличающаяся тем, что, с целью облегчения труда владельцев швабры и других лиц, она имеет ступенчатую втулку, которая крепится к передней планке.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РАЗЪЕМНОГО КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЙ ДЛЯ УБОРКИ

... 1. Устройство для разъемного крепления приспособления для уборки, например, метел, щеток или тому подобных приспособлений на ручке, которая имеет на своем конце два пружинящих рычага, имеющих форму вилки, которые могут закрепляться с помощью зажимного механизма в отверстиях приспособления для уборки, причем зажимной механизм имеет манипулятор и расположенный между рычагами элемент управления, контактирующий своими контактными поверхностями с рычагами и разжимающий их наружу путем поворота или перемещения, или втягивающий их вовнутрь, отличающееся тем, что контактные поверхности (20a, 21a) элемента (17) управления выполнены на опорных элементах (20, 21), имеющих возможность поворота, которые при перестановке элемента (17) управления обкатываются по рычагам (3, 4). 2. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что элемент управления представляет собой T-образный элемент (17), который расположен на манипуляторе (13) или выполнен за одно целое с ним. 3. Устройство по п. 2, отличающееся тем, что ...

Швабра

Швабра шепеля

Mopkörper

Bodenmop-Kopfteil

WET-MOP WITH A DETACHABLE HEAD FOR CLEANING FLOORS

Fussbodenwischgeraet mit auf einen Drahtbuegel aufgeschobenem Fransenkoerper

Mop-Kopf

Mop-Kopf, der einen länglichen Trägerstoff (2) mit Büscheln oder Schlaufen (3) eines flüssigkeitsabsorbierenden Garns umfasst, die von dem Trägerstoff in Reihen vorstehen, und wobei der Trägerstoff (2) Taschen (6) hält zum Anbringen des Mop-Kopfes an einen Rahmen, der an einem Griff befestigt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Trägerstoff (2) oder die Büschel oder Schlaufen (3) Silber in einer Form und einer Menge enthalten, die ausreichend ist, um anti-mikrobielle Eigenschaften zu zeigen.

Reinigungsset

Exchangeable textile cover, in particular for wet floor cleaning devices

The exchangeable textile cover consists of a basic fabric (2) made of warp and weft threads and, attached thereto, pile threads (3) pointing outwards of about 1-2 cm in length, preferably made of cotton, it being possible for said basic fabric to be retained on the frame in any suitable manner. The textile cover extends beyond the base area of the frame by about 5 cm on all sides, the projecting edges (4, 5) being constructed in such a way that they automatically rise up on the skirting boards of the room to be cleaned. The pile threads (3) are arranged very closely adjacently and can also be retained on the basic fabric additionally or individually by bonding or a thermal joining process. ...

Mopbezug

Textilbespannung für Bodenreinigungsgeräte

MOPBEZUG

Einrichtung zum Reinigen

Flachwischbezug zum feuchten oder nassen Reinigen von Oberflächen

Reinigungsgerät

Mit einer Textur versehenes Textilmaterial,sowie Verfahren und Vorrichtung zu dessen Herstellung

Mopp und Verfahren zur Herstellung seiner Reinigungsstreifen

Mopp, umfassend einen Moppkopf (1) mit zumindest einem Reinigungsstreifen (2), wobei der Reinigungsstreifen (2) zumindest eine textile Trägerlage (3) und zumindest eine Reinigungsfläche (4) umfasst. Auf der Trägerlage (3) sind Reinigungsschlaufen (5) aus Garn angeordnet.

Vorrichtung zum Säubern bzw. Reinigen einer Fläche, insbesondere einer Fußbodenfläche

Reinigungsgerät, Reinigungstuch und Verfahren zum Reinigen

Dreidimensionale Strukturen für Reinigungstücher

MIKROFASERREINIGUNGSVORRICHTUNG MIT EINRICHTUNG ZUR ENTFERNUNG DES REINIGUNGSKISSENS

Feuchtboden-Wischgerät

Feuchtboden-Wischgerät mit einem Wischerstiel und einem damit verbundenen Mopträger, der mindestens einen aus saugfähigem Material bestehenden Wischmop trägt, der jeweils einen mit dem Mopträger verbundenen Kopfabschnitt und einen aus herabhängenden Streifen, Fäden oder Lappen bestehenden Wischabschnitt aufweist, der in einem Siebkelch auspressbar ist, wobei der Mopträger eine Mopträgerplatte aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mopträgerplatte (7) im Inneren des mehrlagigen Kopfabschnitts (9) des Wischmops (8) angeordnet ist, an dessen beiden Seiten jeweils herabhängende Streifen, Fäden oder Lappen des Wischabschnitts (11) anschließen, dass mindestens eine der den Kopfabschnitt (9) bildenden Lagen (9a) des Wischmops (8) um die beiden Längskanten (12) der Mopträgerplatte (7) herumgelegt und durch eine gemeinsame Bodennaht (13) unter der Mopträgerplatte (7) verbunden ist, dass von der Bodennaht (13) einen Teil des Wischabschnitts (11) bildende Streifen, Fäden oder Lappen herabhängen ...

DRY MOP

Improvements in Mops.

... 5347. Paton, J. W. Aug. 17, 1914. [Cognate Application, 5348/15.] Mops are made from apiece of fabric woven in multiple layers having its weft threads a carried beyond the warp b, and its warp threads omitted from one or more layers at the mid-width 4 to enable the fabric to be easily doubled at this part when the fringes of threads 2 are brought together iu forming the mop. When doubled, the fabric is stitched and bent round an oval or other shaped block. The fabric may be secured to the block by nails or screws or by a spigot and socket fastening as described in Specification 18,729/14. The meeting or overlapping ends of the fabric when on the block may be fastened together by hooks and eyes and, to prevent undue thickening, the fabric may at these parts be woven in single ply.

A method and apparatus for producing mop trimmings

A method and an apparatus for producing mop trimmings from a twisted yarn (7) which is cut into pieces is described. In order to prevent any untwisting of the yarn pieces it is proposed that the twisted yarn (7) is subjected to a needling prior to cutting. The stitching base (1) is formed with yarn-receiving grooves extending in the longitudinal direction of the yarns.

Improvements in cleaning devices

Cleaning Implement

Roller for mop

Mop

A mop (10) includes a handle (11), a grip handle (12) slidably received on the handle (11), a linkage and squeeze wire assembly (13), a mounting and operating assembly (14) and a mop pad (15) carried thereby. The mounting and operating assembly (14) includes a shroud (31) carrying the handle (11) and pivotally carrying a squeeze wire (24). The shroud (31) also pivotally carries a pair of paddles (33) which carry the mop pad (15) and which are provided with wear pads (58) attached thereto. Movement of the grip handle (12) along the handle (11) causes the squeeze wire (24) to pivot via linkage (22). The squeeze wire (24) engages the wear pads (58) to pivot the paddles (33) to fold and thereby squeeze the mop pad (15).

Holding assembly for sweeping and wringing apparatus

A holding or mounting assembly for a sweeping and wringing apparatus comprises a fastening assembly (70b, fig 5), fastened to a lower end of a holding rod (6, fig 1) of the sweeping and wringing apparatus, left and right insertion assemblies 8b and a release assembly 9b. The fastening assembly (70b, fig 5) includes a middle chamber 711, and left and right chambers 712 which are enclosed by a front wall, a rear wall, a left wall, a right wall and two separation walls 71b. Insertion holes 77b are bored into the separation walls 77b. The insertion assemblies 8b include a blocking piece 83, an inner projection 87 and an outer projection 85 with a spring 84 positioned over the outer projection 85 and the inner projection 87 entering the insertion holes 77b. The release assembly 9b is U-shaped and has two end sections with chamfered end faces 96b. When the release assembly 9b is pressed on, the two end sections respectively enter spaces between the left and right separation walls 71b and the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LIQUID HYDROCARBON CO MPOUNDS FROM WATER OR SNOW

... 1314737 Removing floating oil from water OIL MOP INTERNATIONAL Inc 24 Nov 1970 [6 July 1970] 55807/70 Heading B1D [Also in Division B7] Floating oil is removed from open water by driving an endless mop 15, comprising a rope carrying bundles of polypropylene strands, round pulleys 16, 17, the pick up run 15A of the mop trailing in the water and passing between driven rolls 19, 20 which squeeze the picked up oil from the mop into barge 18A. The barge 18A may be powered or towed, and buoy 18 may be towed or anchored. The mop comprises a stranded polypropylene rope, between whose strands are secured the central parts of bundles cut from polypropylene tow. Groups of strands in each bundle are fused together at their free ends (11). The bundles may be 2 to 5 feet long and comprise 100 strands of circular, square or rectangular section, ranging from 0.001 inches dia to 0.25 inches wide. The method is also applicable to removing oil from snow. The mop and its manufacture are described and claimed ...

Floormop headband having a scrubbing surface

A headband (22) for a mop head assembly (10) includes four scrubbing surfaces (42) that allow a user to scrub a surface with the headband (22). The scrubbing surfaces include a plurality of interstices (34) and scrubbing sections (36) that are formed by coating a knitted polyester base material (30) with an adhesive and abrasive coating (32). The coating (32) provides strength, durability, and abrasiveness to the base material (30). In addition to the ability to scrub, the headband (22) allows the yarn (20) beneath the headband (22) to dry thus preventing mildew.

Cleaning implement having a scrubber attachment

A cleaning implement comprises a shaft (101, fig 1) having an operator end and a cleaning end, a mop head (102, fig 1) comprising a liquid absorbent member, a wringing mechanism (103, fig 1) including an operator gripping portion and a wringer and a scrubber attachment 104 mounted to the at least on shaft (101, fig 1) and the wringing mechanism (103, fig 1) via a mounting mechanism which includes a resiliently flexible finger 230. The resiliently flexible finger 230 includes a shoulder which engages a rail (188, fig 13) when the scrubber attachment 104 in its mounted position. When the scrubber attachment 104 is to be removed from the implement, a user can move the resiliently flexible finger 230 so that it disengages from the rail (188, fig 13). The scrubber 104 may be a brush of a piece of felt.

A mop and bucket arrangement

Cleaning system

Cleaning cloth

Improvements in and relating to a combined broom and mop, drying cloth or polishing device

... 227,032. Jones, F. B. April 28, 1924. Addition to 219,842, [Class 19, Brushing &c.]. Hand-guards and buffers.-The handle of the combined broom, mop and drying cloth &c., described in the parent Specification is provided on its end with a rubber or like cushion m, preferably of oval shape at the end o, to serve as a guard or cushion for the palm of the operator's hand.

Mop material

Mop material comprises a first material 11a and a reinforcement material 14, wherein substantially all of an operative part 13 of the first material 11a is covered by the reinforcement material 14 and the reinforcement material 14 includes a plurality of strands, such that the reinforcement material 14 at least partially protects the first material 11a from wear through contact with a surface to be cleaned and/or dried. The plurality of strands 14 are preferably tethered to the first material at a plurality of locations 15 which are spaced apart from each other with the stands 14 being moveable between the tethered locations 15. The plurality of strands 14 are arranged to extend in a direction which is perpendicular to the usual direction of travel of the mop with the strands 14 comprising one or more bundles of strands. The strands 14 preferably comprise strands of polyester-viscose mixture. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.

MOP

... 1376354 Mops T V MOSS 29 March 1972 [30 March 1971] 14861/72 Heading A4F A mop head 1 has a headband 6 of open scrim material securing together mop cords 4 in bunched relation intermediate their ends, the headband 6 being a strip of open scrim material and secured to the mop cords by stitching 11, 12, 13 extending across the headband 6 at spaced apart intervals, individual tapes 14 being separately wrapped completely around opposite ends of the headband 6, and stitching 16 running through the tapes 14, the headband 6, and mop cords 4. The scrim material is preferably of nylon sufficiently abrasive to permit use for removing scuff marks from surfaces being mopped. The mop handle 2 is attached to the mop head 1 by a clamping device 3 having toothed jaws 7 tightened on to the headband 6 by adjustment of a screw threaded collar 8.

Apparatus for making mops

MOP HEAD CONSTRUCTION

... 1508232 Mops MILLIKEN RESEARCH CORP 27 March 1975 [14 Nov 1974] 13024/75 Heading A4F A mop head 10 comprises a pile fabric material 10 of generally trapezium shape, with pile yarns 24 extending from its outer surfaces, a headband 20 attached to the shorter parallel side of the material 10 for engagement by the gripping elements 14, 16 of a mop tool 12 to position the material 10 in freehanging relationship to the mop tool 12 as shown. The base sheet of the pile fabric may be woven, knitted non-woven or of film, and is preferably of hydrophobic material such as woven nylon. The pile yarns 24 are preferably hydrophilic, e.g. of cotton. The mop head 10 may be made by sewing the small ends of two trapezium shaped pieces of pile fabric 10 to a knit filament nylon headband 20 and joining the pieces by sewing along their non-parallel sides.

Fringe for mops and the like cleaning and sweeping implements

... 802,418. Mops. MANUFACTURES REUNIES DE ST. CHAMOND. March 21, 1957 [July 18, 1956; Jan. 26, 1957], No. 9226/57. Class 19. A mop fringe is formed of parallel strands 1 having a selvedge 2 that is knitted or woven at one end of the strands and has a series of eyelets formed therein so that when a draw string 10 or an arm of a carrier is passed through some of the holes and the string is tightened or the fringe is pushed onto the arm pleating of the selvedge occurs and the degree of compactness of the fringe strands can be increased to the desired degree.

MOPS

Brushes and similar to shells and their mode of realization.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM HERSTELLEN EINES MOPBESATZES

SYSTEM FOR THE APPLICATION OF A GROUND REFINEMENT LAYER OF MEANS ORDER CUSHION AND ADJUSTMENT REFINEMENT COMPOSITION

COMPOSITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF SURFACES

MORE MOPPHALTER TO THE ATTACHMENT OF A MOPPABDECKUNG

MOPPANORDNUNG AND MOPP WITH SUCH MOPPANORDNUNG

EXCHANGEABLE/CONE-WAY BRUSH HEAD

IMPROVED HEAD FOR A STREIFENMOPP

SYSTEM FOR CATCHING PARTICLES

CLEANING CLOTH WITH VELOUR

CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITH A JET NOZZLE

CLEANING ARTICLE

WIPING DEVICE FOR WIPING CLEANING SURFACES

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING A DAMP WIPER

CLEANING TOOL

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

DAMP WIPER WITH A LAMINAR OWNER

ARTICLE FOR CLEANING

SURFACE TREATMENT MEANS WITH SEVERAL FLAPS AND PRODUCTION OF IT

ARTICLE FOR CLEANING

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

CLEANING ARTICLE

HOLDING DEVICE AND CLEANING IMPLEMENT USING THE HOLDING DEVICE

HINGED WIPER PLATE

EXPANDER FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT

WIPING PURCHASE

DAMP WIPING MOP.

WIPING EQUIPMENT.

WIPING CLOTH FOR A CLEANING EQUIPMENT

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A REPLACEABLE TEXTILE COVERING FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THIS PROCEDURE MANUFACTURE TEXTILE COVERING

WIPING PURCHASE WITH OWNER INTRODUCTION ASSISTANCE.

GROUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT

DAMP WIPING CLOTH

OWNER FOR GROUND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS

WIPING PURCHASE FOR THE CLEANING OF FLOORS

CLEANING EQUIPMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE DAMP AND WET WIPING

ARTICLE FOR CLEANING

BROOM.

A CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITH REMOVABLE CLEANING CUSHION, WHICH MEHERER HAS CLEANING SURFACES

DAMP GROUND WIPING EQUIPMENT

WIPING PURCHASE WITH BULGES

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING

3d dusting sheet and method for manufacturing the same

A 3D dusting sheet comprising a base sheet, an electrostatic dusting sheet on the base sheet, and one or more linings disposed between the base sheet and the electrostatic dusting sheet, wherein the one or more linings bulge partially a main body of the electrostatic dusting sheet, such that a surface of the 3D dusting sheet becomes three-dimensional. Meanwhile, one or more three-dimensional spaces are formed on the surface of the 3D dusting sheet, whereby a large amount of dirt is gathered in the one or more three-dimensional spaces, and the effect of scraping and collecting the dust or dirt at the same time may be achieved by the 3D dusting sheet during cleaning.

Cleaning device

The invention relates to a cleaning device ( 1 ) comprising a handle ( 2 ). The handle ( 2 ) is formed by a tube ( 3 ), which defines a liquid reservoir ( 4 ). A nozzle unit ( 5 ) is arranged at one end of the handle and a hand grip ( 6 ) is arranged at the other end of the handle. An operating device ( 7 ) for the nozzle unit ( 5 ) is associated with the hand grip ( 6 ) The operating device ( 7 ) is connected to the nozzle unit ( 5 ) by an operative connection ( 8 ) arranged in the tube ( 3 ).

MOP

A mop is disclosed. The mop comprises a mop head (), a mop shank () and a joint () connecting the mop head () and the mop shank (), wherein the mop head () comprises a cleaning face which is disposed to enable at least one part of the cleaning face to be dynamically switched relative to the other parts thereof, for forming a coplanar state or a non-coplanar state with the other parts. 116-. (canceled)18. The mop as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the mop head is provided with a position-limit mechanism and a driving device claim 17 , the position-limit mechanism is located at the mop head to define a position of the joint claim 17 , the driving device is placed between the hinge device and the joint to exert a driving force therebetween.19. The mop as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the first end portion of the cleaning face is connected to the joint by a crowbar stripe claim 17 , when a force is exerted on the mop head through the mop shank claim 17 , the joint is brought into contact with the crowbar stripe claim 17 , and the first end portion of the cleaning face is rotated about the hinge device.20. The mop as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the driving device comprises a spring which is a coil spring and/or a flat spring.21. The mop as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the position-limit mechanism is located at a position close to a center of the mop head.22. The mop as claimed in claim 17 , wherein a first middle portion is disposed between a first end portion and a second end portion claim 17 , the first end portion of the cleaning face and the second end portion of the cleaning face are respectively articulated with the first middle portion of the cleaning face by a hinge device claim 17 , so that the first end portion of the cleaning face and the second end portion of the cleaning face can be pivoted relative to the first middle portion of the cleaning face.23. The mop as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the mop head is provided with a position-limit mechanism and two ...

Cleaning cloth

A cleaning cloth constructed of an upper sheet and lower sheet that are joined together for form an interior cavity into which additional cleaning cloths, cleaning materials, abrasive materials, scented materials, etc. can be placed. The cleaning cloth includes strips that can be used to connect the cleaning cloth to a mop head or other surface.

HAND-OPERATED CLEANING DEVICE AND MOP COVER

A hand-operated cleaning device comprises a handle () with a grip handle () and a securing device () which comprises two securing elements (), and a cleaning head () which comprises two attachment elements (), at least one securing element () and the associated attachment element () comprising permanent magnets () that are embedded in the plastics material. The cleaning head can be a mop cover which comprises a textile element () to which attachment elements () are secured, at least one of the attachment elements () comprising a permanent magnet (). The flat mop cover has a dimensionally stable design and can be directly coupled to a bar-shaped handle (). The attachment elements () of the mop cover are arranged and designed such as to form a detachable connection with the securing elements () of the handle (). 1. A hand-operated cleaning device comprising:a handle comprising a grip handle and a securing device, which furthercomprises two securing elements; anda cleaning head, which comprises two attachment elements that are arranged and designed such that they can be coupled to the securing elements of the handle;wherein at least one securing element and the associated attachment element comprise permanent magnets or at least one securing element comprises an electromagnet.2. A hand-operated cleaning device comprising:a handle comprising a grip handle and a securing device, which furthercomprises at least one securing element; anda cleaning head, which comprises two attachment elements that are arranged and designed such that they can be coupled to the at least one securing element of the handle;wherein the at least one securing element comprises a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that can be coupled to one or two elements made of ferromagnetic material of the two attachment elements.3. The hand-operated cleaning device according to claim 1 ,characterised in thatthe cleaning head is selected from the group consisting of a sweeping device, a mop, a wiping device ...

CLEANING ELEMENT AND CLEANING TOOL

It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. According to the representative cleaning element a distance d between adjacent ones of the fusion bonded parts is longer than a length d or d formed on both of the pair adjacent fusion bonded parts and in the respective longitudinal end regions of the cleaning element 1. A cleaning element , comprising;a fiber assembly having a plurality of fibers extending in a predetermined direction, a nonwoven fabric,a first fusion bonded part, extending in a cross direction crossing said predetermined direction to fusion-bond the fiber assembly and the nonwoven fabric, anda plurality of second fusion bonded parts provided discontinuously in the cross direction to fusion bond the fiber assembly and the nonwoven fabric,whereinthe nonwoven fabric having a base sheet over laid on the fiber assembly and a holding sheet over laid on the base sheet,the second fusion bonded part having a first area and a second area,the first area fusion bonds the base sheet, holding sheet and fiber assembly andthe second area fusion bonds the base sheet and the fiber assembly.2. The cleaning element as defined in claim 1 ,the second area fusion bonds only the base sheet and fiber assembly.3. The cleaning element as defined in claim 1 ,the second area does not fusion bond the holding sheet4. The cleaning element as defined in claim 1 ,the first fusion bonded part and at least one of the second fusion bonded part proved a holding space between the base sheet and the holding sheet.5. A cleaning tool claim 1 , comprising;a cleaning element; anda cleaning element holder having a grip to be held by a user for a cleaning operation, and a holding portion coupled to the grip,the cleaning element includes;a fiber assembly having a plurality of fibers extending in a predetermined direction,a nonwoven fabric,a first fusion bonded part, extending in a cross direction ...

PRODUCTION METHOD AND PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR CLEANING IMPLEMENT

To provide a more logical construction technique relating to a production method and a production apparatus for a cleaning implement. Provided are a production method and a production apparatus for a cleaning implement having a cleaning sheet and a holder, the method including: a step of supplying a plurality of strip elements; a step of superimposing the plurality of strip elements; a step of supplying the superimposed strip elements to a bonding apparatus having a drum roll and a bonding process section; and a step of forming bonded zones in predetermined zones of the superimposed strip elements by the bonding apparatus. 1. A method of manufacturing a cleaning tool having a cleaning sheet and a holder for holding the cleaning sheet , comprising the steps of:feeding a plurality of band-like elements for forming the cleaning sheet,superposing the band-like elements,feeding the superposed band-like elements to a bonding device having a drum roller and a bonding section, andforming a bonded region in a prescribed region of the superposed band-like elements by the bonding device.2. The manufacturing method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the bonding section has a bonded region forming section.3. The manufacturing method as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the bonding section has a first bonded region forming section and a second bonded region forming section,the first bonded region forming section forms a first bonded region in the prescribed region of the superposed band-like elements, andthe second bonded region forming section forms a second bonded region in the prescribed region of the superposed band-like elements.4. The manufacturing method as defined in claim 3 , wherein the first bonded region and the second bonded region overlap with each other.5. The manufacturing method as defined in claim 3 , wherein the first bonded region and the second bonded region do not overlap with each other.6. The manufacturing method as defined in claim 3 , wherein the first bonded ...

POSITIONING STRUCTURE

A positioning structure includes a locating member, a movable mechanism mounted in the locating member for the connection of a mop and movable up and down relative to the locating member, and a positioning mechanism mounted in the locating member for stopping against the positioning mechanism upon connection of a mop to the movable mechanism to support the mop stably in position for dehydration through a spining action after movement of the movable mechanism to the top side of the locating member. 1. A positioning structure , comprising a locating member , a movable mechanism and a positioning mechanism , said locating member comprising a displacement chamber and a plurality of retaining holes disposed in communication with said displacement chamber , said movable mechanism being mounted in said displacement chamber , said movable mechanism comprising a sliding member and a position-limiting member , said position-limiting member being connected to a top side of said sliding member , wherein:said positioning mechanism comprises an abutment member and two actuation members, said abutment member comprising two abutment portions bilaterally disposed at a top side thereof, two guide portions bilaterally disposed at an opposing bottom side thereof and two guide grooves located on a bottom wall thereof, each said actuation member comprising a body, a resilient arm upwardly extended from said body and a protruding portion perpendicularly extended from an opposing bottom end of said body, said abutment member being mounted in said position-limiting member of said movable mechanism with said abutment portions respectively extended out of said position-limiting member, said body of each said actuation member being pivotally connected to said sliding member, said resilient arms of said two actuation members being disposed below said guide portion of said abutment member such that said abutment portion of said abutment member is received inside said position-limiting member and ...

TOOL HANDLES HAVING STATIONARY AND ROTATIONAL PORTIONS

Methods of moving and operating a tool are provided. The methods include positioning an upper hand on an upper handle of a pole so that a first portion of the upper hand grasps a stationary portion of the upper handle and a second portion of the upper hand grasps a rotational portion of the upper handle, positioning a lower hand on a lower handle of the pole so that a first portion of the lower hand grasps a stationary portion of the lower handle and a second portion of the lower hand grasps a rotational portion of the lower handle, and switching between grasping the stationary and/or rotational portions of the upper and/or lower handles by adjusting which of the first and second portions of the upper and/or lower hands applies pressure to the upper and/or lower handles, respectively. 1. A method of moving a tool back-and-forth , the tool having a pole , an upper handle , a lower handle , and a flat mop attached to the pole by a universal joint , comprising:positioning an upper hand on the upper handle of the pole so that a first portion of the upper hand grasps a stationary portion of the upper handle and a second portion of the upper hand grasps a rotational portion of the upper handle;positioning a lower hand on the lower handle of the pole so that a first portion of the lower hand grasps a stationary portion of the lower handle and a second portion of the lower hand grasps a rotational portion of the lower handle; andswitching between grasping the stationary and/or rotational portions of the upper and/or lower handles by adjusting which of the first and second portions of the upper and/or lower hands applies pressure to the upper and/or lower handles, respectively.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the switching step comprises using only the first portion of the upper and lower hands to apply pressure to only the stationary portions of the upper and lower handles.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the switching step comprises using only the second portion of the ...

FLOOR CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING STRIPS WITH DIFFERENTIAL BOND PATTERN

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at plural bonds. The gather strip element has plural layers superimposed upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bonds. Different layers are differentially bonded, to provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. 120-. (canceled)21. The cleaning article for cleaning a target surface , said cleaning article comprising:an impermeable sheet; anda hydrophilic gather strip element joined to said sheet at an elongate common bond, said gather strip element comprising a first layer proximate to said sheet and at least one outward layer superimposed on said first layer and disposed outwardly thereof, a plurality of said first layer and said at least one outward layers having strips, wherein each said layer of said plurality of layers is joined to said sheet by said elongate common bond, at least one said layer of said plurality of layers being joined to said sheet by a secondary bond not coincident with and spaced apart from said common bond and at least one said layer of said plurality of layers not being joined to said sheet by said secondary bond, said cleaning article being free of tow fibers and/or free of attachment sleeves.22. The cleaning article according to being free of both tow fibers and attachment sleeves.23. The cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element has at least three layers claim 21 , each said layers being joined to said sheet by a said common bond and further comprising two secondary bonds claim 21 , said first layer being joined to said sheet by said common bond and said secondary bond claim 21 , said layer of said ...

Cleaning pad

A cleaning pad including at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material, at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material and at least one strip of scrubbing/bristle material.

MOP AND MOP HEAD ATTACHMENT

A pad mop with a mop handle, a mop head and a mop pad. The mop head or a mop head attachment includes a cleaning material holder for holding cleaning material dispensed around the mop head. The mop head attachment includes a casing open at both ends and configured to fit around the mop head and pad. Alternatively the mop head attachment includes a flat casing with a hole in the middle to slip over a mop handle and/or a U-joint and attach to the top of the mop head. The cleaning material holder can be formed as a recess in a bumper extending from the casing. A roll of cleaning material with perforations dividing the material into individual sheets includes slits for engaging posts or one or more elongate teeth on one or more opposing sides of the casing.

Selectively Adjustable Cleaning Device

A multi-purpose cleaning device is provided that can be used with multiple different types of cleaning attachments. The cleaning device includes a handle that is attachable to a socket device that includes several claw members. The claw members have interior portions that are contoured so that the space between the claw members forms a sphere-shaped socket. The cleaning attachments preferably include a ball portion that can be securely mated within the sphere-shaped socket. When the user prefers three degrees of freedom for the attachment, the ball has impeded rotation within the socket. When the user prefers one degree of freedom for the attachment, the ball also includes a rod or post that can releasably lock the ball to the socket. 1. A selectively adjustable cleaning device , the cleaning device comprising:a handle member including a socket member;an attachment member including a ball member, wherein the ball member is removeably engageable with the socket member to form a pivot joint with three-degrees of rotational freedom.2. The selectively adjustable cleaning device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the socket member further including:a plurality of downwardly extending resilient flexible claw members, the claw members including inwardly contoured interior portions; anda substantially sphere-shaped socket formed between the flexible claw members.3. The selectively adjustable cleaning device as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the hall member is oversized for the socket member so that the socket member allows impeded rotation of the ball member within the socket member.4. The selectively adjustable cleaning device as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the socket member further includes a throat in an upper interior portion claim 3 , and an aperture in the throat that extends upwardly into the socket member.5. The selectively adjustable cleaning device as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the bail member includes a post extending upwardly and being selectively ...

MOP WITH STAND

A mop includes a handle rod, a mop head, and an actuator handle. The handle rod defines a central handle rod axis. The mop head connects with the handle rod and includes a cleaning element mounting structure, a cleaning element, and a standoff. The actuator handle connects with the handle rod and the cleaning element mounting structure. The actuator handle is movable with respect to the handle rod for moving the mop head with respect to the handle rod between a use position and a storage position. 1. A mop comprising:a handle rod defining a central handle rod axis;a mop head connected with the handle rod and including a cleaning element mounting structure, a cleaning element connected with the cleaning element mounting structure, and a standoff extending from the cleaning element mounting structure; andan actuator handle connected with the handle rod and the cleaning element mounting structure and movable with respect to the handle rod for moving the mop head with respect to the handle rod between a use position and a storage position;when the mop head is in the use position a cleaning surface of the cleaning element is nearer to normal to the central handle axis as compared to parallel to the central handle axis,when in the storage position the cleaning surface is nearer to parallel with the central handle axis as compared to normal to the central handle axis and a support surface on the standoff is positioned to offset the cleaning element from a flat horizontal surface upon which the support surface rests.2. The mop of claim 1 , wherein the actuator handle is movable between a use operating position and a storage operating position claim 1 , the actuator handle and the mop head being configured such that when the actuator handle is in the use operating position the mop head is in the use position and when the actuator handle is in the storage operating position the mop head is in the storage position.3. The mop of claim 2 , wherein the actuator handle is movable ...

WRINGER FOR MOPS, INCLUDING FLAT MOPS AND STRING MOPS

A wringer, for example for mops, includes one or more positioning elements to position a mop at least in one dimension in the wringer, for example to a desired depth in the wringer, to wring the mop. The positioning elements far other than a bottom surface of the wringer. A wringer is also disclosed in which a wringing surface is moved toward another wringing or a base surface in a drawing or pulling motion. A wringer is also disclosed where the wringing operation can be activated by a pivoting or other mechanism that can be operated from at least two positions, a plurality of spaced apart locations, from handles, or by way of structures positioned outside of a wringing envelope defined by wringing plates or other components contacting a mop element. The structures can be used to operate the wringer even if a handle of a mop element extends outward of the wringing envelope. 1. A wringer comprising a wringing mechanism having at least first and second wringing elements having respective wringing surfaces , wherein the first wringing element is configured to pivot on an axis from a normally open position to a wringing position , and an actuating mechanism positioned closer to the second wringing element than to the first wringing element with a linkage between the actuating mechanism and the first wringing element , and wherein the first wringing element is movable toward and away from the second wringing element.2. The wringer of wherein the actuating mechanism includes a pivoting element that can be caused to pivot by a plurality of pivot elements positioned at two different locations on the wringer.3. The wringer of wherein the pivoting element includes a shaft on a side of the second wringing element opposite the first wringing element.4. The wringer of wherein the plurality of pivot elements are positioned at respective ends of the pivoting element.5. The wringer of wherein at least one of the pivot elements is coupled to the first wringing element.6. The wringer ...

CLEANLINESS MONITORING

A system for monitoring cleanliness in a store. The system may include a server, a database and at least one sensor. The database may be in communication with the server and may store cleanliness parameters. The system includes at least one sensor configured to transmit measured cleanliness characteristics to the server and the server is configured to transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured cleanliness characteristics and the cleanliness parameters stored in the database. 1. A mop comprising:a handle;a mop head assembly attached to the handle;a sensor configured to measure a usage characteristic of the mop and generate a usage measurement signal;a processor configured to receive the usage measurement signal;a transmitter configured to receive usage information from the processor and transmit a message based on the usage information.2. The mop according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to measure a motion of the mop.3. The mop according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer attached to the mop.4. The mop according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a gyroscope attached to the mop.5. The mop according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a pressure sensor configured to measure pressure applied to the mop.6. The mop according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to measure moisture of a mop head material.7. A system for monitoring cleanliness of a retail store claim 1 , the system comprising:a server;a database in communication with the server and storing cleanliness parameters;at least one sensor configured to transmit measured cleanliness characteristics to the server, wherein the server is configured to generate and transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured cleanliness characteristics and the cleanliness parameters stored in the database.8. The system according to claim 7 , wherein the message is transmitted to a consumer in response to a profile associated with the consumer including a ...

Cleaning System Incorporating Stitch Bonded Cleaning Pad With Multi-Filament Stitches

A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system. 1. A cleaning pad of stitch-bonded construction adapted for attachment to a user manipulated mop head , the cleaning pad comprising:at least one fluid absorbing layer comprising absorptive nonwoven material; andat least a first plurality of yarns of multifilament construction extending in stitched relation through the fluid absorbing layer, wherein the first plurality of yarns forms a first plurality of loops projecting outwardly away from a first side of the fluid absorbing layer, the first plurality of yarns also forming a first plurality of flat stitches in overlying relation to a second side of the fluid absorbing layer facing away from the first side, and wherein the first plurality of loops defines an operative particle retention surface for the cleaning pad and the first plurality of flat stitches defines an attachment surface for hooking engagement to the mop head, wherein a fluid barrier polymeric film layer is disposed in juxtaposed relation to the fluid absorbing layer between the second side of the fluid absorbing layer and the first plurality of flat stitches with the fluid barrier polymeric film being perforated by the first plurality of yarns.2. The cleaning pad as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first ...

FLOOR CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING STRIPS AND AN ABSORBENT CORE

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article has a width and comprises a sheet, having an inwardly oriented face and an outwardly oriented face opposed thereto. An absorbent core is joined to one face of the sheet. A hydrophilic gather strip element having strips is joined to the sheet. The core has a core width and the gather strip element has a gather strip width which is greater than the core width. The differential widths provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. 1. An elongate cleaning article for cleaning a target surface , said cleaning article having two opposed longitudinal edges defining a width therebetween and two opposed transverse edges defining a length therebetween , said cleaning article comprising:a nonwoven sheet, said nonwoven sheet having an inwardly oriented face and an outwardly oriented face opposed thereto;an absorbent core joined to said inwardly oriented face of said sheet; anda cellulosic gather strip element joined to said nonwoven sheet at a plurality of elongate bonds, said gather strip element comprising at least one layer having strips,said core having a core width and said gather strip element having a gather strip element width greater than said core width.2. An elongate cleaning article according to free of tow fibers and attachment sleeves.3. An elongate cleaning article according to wherein said core has a core length and said gather strip element has a gather strip element length greater than said core length.4. An elongate cleaning article according to wherein said elongate bonds joining said gather strips element to said sheet are disposed transversely outboard of said core.5. An elongate cleaning article according to further comprising at least two ...

FLOOR CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING STRIPS WITH DIFFERENTIAL BOND PATTERN

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at plural bonds. The gather strip element has plural layers superimposed upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bonds. Different layers are differentially bonded, to provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. 1. A cleaning article for cleaning a target surface , said cleaning article comprising:an impermeable sheet; anda hydrophilic gather strip element joined to said sheet at an elongate common bond, said gather strip element comprising a first layer proximate to said sheet and at least one outward layer superimposed on said first layer and disposed outwardly thereof, a plurality of said layers having strips, each said layer being joined to said sheet by an elongate bond, said at least one said layer being joined to said sheet by a secondary bond not coincident with and spaced apart from said common bond and at least one said layer not being joined to said sheet by said secondary bond.2. A cleaning article according to free of tow fibers and attachment sleeves.3. A cleaning article according to wherein said gather strip element has at least three layers claim 2 , each said layers being joined to said sheet by a common bond and further comprising two secondary bonds claim 2 , said first layer being joined to said sheet by said common bond and said secondary bond claim 2 , said layer furthest from said first layer not being joined to said sheet by either said secondary bond.4. A cleaning article according to wherein said common bond is symmetrically disposed between said secondary bonds.5. A cleaning article according to having a first plurality of ...

MOP HEAD COVERS AND METHODS OF USING MOP HEAD COVERS

This disclosure relates generally to a mop head cover which may comprise an outer an outer cover comprising one or more layers of a fiber material and configured to retain a mop head within the outer cover via a retaining perimeter; and a pad comprising one or more layers, and completely enclosed and integrated within an interior of the outer cover between the outer cover and the mop head. The mop head may be disposable or may be re-usable. The mop head may be sterile. This disclosure also relates generally to a method of using a mop head cover. 1. A mop head cover comprising:an outer cover comprising one or more layers of a fiber material and configured to retain a mop head within the outer cover via a retaining perimeter; anda pad comprising one or more layers, and completely enclosed and integrated within an interior of the outer cover between the outer cover and the mop head.2. The mop head cover of claim 1 , wherein the fiber material is polyester.3. The mop head cover of claim 1 , wherein the fiber material is woven claim 1 , knit claim 1 , or non-woven.4. The mop head cover of claim 1 , wherein the pad is comprised of at least one of a foam construction claim 1 , a woven construction claim 1 , a non-woven construction claim 1 , or a knit construction.5. The mop head cover of claim 1 , wherein the pad is at least ⅛ inch thick.6. The mop head cover of claim 1 , wherein at least a first one of the one or more layers of the fiber material comprises a single claim 1 , continuous sheet of material.7. The mop head cover of claim 6 , wherein at least a second one of the one or more layers of the fiber material comprises a single claim 6 , continuous sheet of material.8. The mop head cover of claim 7 , wherein the first one of the layers and the second one of the layers of the outer cover are attached together to enclose the pad within the interior of the outer cover.9. The mop head cover of claim 8 , wherein the first one of the layers and the second one of the ...

Bromop

The invention relates to a manually operable floor cleaning tool. I have found the most effective way to clean floors is by hand with a wet cloth. The unique design of the Bromop enables a wet cloth to be used effectively without the user having to bend or kneel to do so. Additionally, previous similar inventions such as the Swiffer are improved by incorporating a broom head and dustpan into the design, and using re-useable cleaning cloths instead of disposable cleaning wipes. Water consumption is a concern for many people throughout the world and the Bromop requires on average 95% less water to clean the same amount of square footage compared with sponge mops. Laminate flooring is prone to warping when it gets wet and the Bromop eliminates that issue by leaving minimal water on the cleaned surface after cleaning, which in turn lowers the required dry time. 1. a manually operable floor cleaning tool in which a broom head and a mop base are attached together with a hinged broomstick apparatus.2. a manually operable floor cleaning tool , as described above , in which the hinged broom stick can lock into position for utilization as a broom , or unlock for use as a mop.3. a tool as described above in which the hinge and lock apparatus are covered with a custom fit dustpan.4. a tool as described above that uses hook and loop fasteners on the base of the mop to attach the custom cleaning pads to the mop base.5. a tool as described above in which the top side of the mop base has barbs to attach common household cloths instead of the included custom cleaning pads. Broom head () is secured to Mop base () with custom connector ()Hinge apparatus (), connects with broom stick ()Lock () secures tool in broom position, or unlocks for use as a mop.Dustpan () covers hinge and lock apparatus when in locked position.

MUSICAL CLEANING DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE CLEANING COMPONENTS

An entertainment enabled cleaning device, referred to generally as a musical cleaning device. The musical cleaning device, illustrated herein as a mop, comprises a main body, illustrated herein as an elongated rod. The main body has a first end and a second opposing end. Removably attached to the first end is an entertainment member. Attached to the second end is a cleaning member. The main body may also contain an extension member, allowing the length of the main body to expand, and lock in place, if desired. The entertainment member is configured to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device, such as a smart phone. Accordingly, the musical mop can be used to 1) play music loaded onto the electronic device, and/or 2) use the electronic device to receive telephone calls through the musical mop. 1. A cleaning device comprising:a main body having a first end and a second opposing end;an entertainment member secured to the main body first end; anda cleaning member removably attached to the main body second end2. The cleaning device according to wherein said cleaning member comprises a first end configured to secure to said main body and a second end comprising a cleaning unit.3. The cleaning device according to wherein said cleaning unit is a mop head.4. The cleaning device according to wherein said cleaning unit is a circular mop head.5. The cleaning device according to wherein said cleaning unit is a wet or dry mop head.6. The cleaning device according to wherein said cleaning unit is a microfiber mop head.7. The cleaning device according to further including a lever system configured for applying a pressure to one or more components of said mop head.8. The cleaning device according to wherein said entertainment member houses one or more functional components which allow said entertainment enabled cleaning device to communicate with an independent electronic device.9. The cleaning device according to wherein communication with said independent electronic device ...

Cleaning Tool

A cleaning tool set includes a rod; a mop head attached to the rod; a wiper attached to the mop head; and a bucket for receiving the mop; the rod includes an inner rod, an outer rod sleeved at least partially over the inner rod, and a driving mechanism for converting a telescopic motion between the inner rod and an outer rod into a rotating motion of the rod; the bucket includes at least one container, a rotatable dewatering frame with a central shaft. While the mop head is rotating with the rod to be dewatered, the mop head is put in the dewatering frame, and the water pumping device is driven by the drive mechanism to drain water out of the container which has the dewatering frame disposed therein.

CLEANING PAD

A method of cleaning a floor includes providing a floor cleaning apparatus with a cleaning pad having at least two parallel strips of material including at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material, and at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material. All of the strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material are substantially equal height and form a substantially coplanar floor engaging surface. The floor engaging surface has a total surface area formed by the strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material that comprise most of the total surface area of the floor engaging surface. A cleaning pad displacement apparatus is also provided. The method of cleaning the floor further incudes displacing the cleaning pad across the floor with the cleaning pad displacement apparatus. 1. A floor cleaning assembly comprising:a cleaning pad having at least two parallel strips of absorbent material including at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material and at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material, which has at least about 1.36 times higher absorbency than said at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material; wherein all of said strips of said relatively lower absorbency material and said relatively higher absorbency material are substantially equal height and form a substantially coplanar floor engaging surface, wherein said floor engaging surface has a total surface area formed by said strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material that comprises at least about 80% of said floor engaging surface total surface area; anda cleaning pad displacement apparatus adapted to displace said cleaning pad across a floor surface in cleaning engagement therewith.2. The floor cleaning assembly of claim 1 , said cleaning pad further comprising a sheet of backing fabric and wherein said at least one strip ...

Disposable berm mop

An absorbent berm mop assembly to contain a liquid spill is provided. The absorbent berm comprises an absorbent material packed within a tube sock of variable length and diameter comprising a berm. Prior to closing of the ends of the berm, a rigid plate is inserted atop the absorbent. The rigid berm is fixed to a handle bracket. Operation of the handle effects a flattening of the berm via force applied to the handle being distributed along the length of the rigid plate. The berm is used to contain spills on a floor by presenting a planar absorbent surface to absorb liquid that can be moved in a mopping motion. The saturated berm assembly can be disposed of for appropriate disposal after detaching from the handle. The advantage to this design is the ability to maximize the active absorbance capacity of a given volume of absorbent material by flattening the berm surface to the floor plane, as well as by mopping motion, while allowing for easy disposal of all but the handle. The novel utility is a disposable berm mop. 1. A mop for liquid spills comprising:a rigid plate located atop a mass of absorbent material.both rigid plate and absorbent material being enclosed within a textile sock.a handle bracket to be affixed to a rigid plate by fasteners through said textile sock.a handle attached to said handle bracket.2. A berm mop for liquid spills wherein application of force in the mopping motion to the handle serves to flatten the berm to the floor through transfer of that force along the rigid plate allowing for absorption of the liquid spill by the berm.3. A disposable berm mop where separation of the mop handle from the remainder of the berm assembly allows disposal of a berm saturated with liquid. This patent application is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 13/662,439.No Federal Government support was received in the development of this Invention.No sequence listing, table, or computer program is attached or accompanies this Application.Carlo Fascio and ...

Cleaning Tool

The present invention provides A cleaning tool, comprising a hand-push sweeper, wherein the hand-push sweeper comprising a case with a garbage storage space; a sweeping roller that rotates with the hand-push sweeper; garbage can be swept into the case when the sweeping roller rotates; and a push rod that connects the case; and the case is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the sweeping roller; Wherein, further comprising a mop plate, a mop cloth, the mop plate and the hand-push sweeper are movable fixed assembly mechanism, the lower portion of the mop plate is connected with the mop cloth, and the mop plate is connected with the and-push sweeper by a assembly mechanism; when the mop plate is connected with the hand-push sweeper, the mop plate blocks the hand-push sweeper from the ground and the cleaning tool is used as a mop; when the mop plate is separated from the hand-push sweeper, the cleaning tool is used as a hand-push sweeper. 1. A cleaning tool , comprising a hand-push sweeper , wherein the hand-push sweeper comprising a case with a garbage storage space; a sweeping roller that rotates with the hand-push sweeper; garbage can be swept into the case when the sweeping roller rotates; and a push rod that connects the case; and the case is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the sweeping roller;Wherein, further comprising a mop plate, a mop cloth, the mop plate and the hand-push sweeper are movable fixed assembly mechanism, the lower portion of the mop plate is connected with the mop cloth, and the mop plate is connected with the hand-push sweeper by a assembly mechanism; when the mop plate is connected with the hand-push sweeper, the mop plate blocks the hand-push sweeper from the ground and the cleaning tool is used as a mop; when the mop plate is separated from the hand-push sweeper, the cleaning tool is used as a hand-push sweeper.2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly mechanism comprises a vertical connecting ...

CLEANING ARTICLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL PITCH TOW TUFTS

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has discrete tufts of tow fibers. The discrete tufts are unequally spaced from adjacent tufts, to provide improved collection and retention of debris from a target surface. The tufts may have a pitch, the pitch decreasing as the longitudinal axis of the cleaning article is approached. The cleaning article may be made by cutting out spaces between tufts from a precursor sheet and attaching the precursor sheet to a carrier sheet. Or the cleaning article may be made by cutting a precursor sheet having tufts into discrete portions. These discrete portions are bonded to a carrier sheet. 1. A cleaning article bounded by edges , having a longitudinal axis and comprising:a carrier sheet, anda plurality of discretely spaced tufts of tow fibers joined to said carrier sheet, said tufts being disposed on a differential pitch, said differential pitch being defined by a first plurality of said tufts having a first pitch, a second plurality of said tufts having a second pitch, said second pitch being greater than said first pitch.2. A cleaning article according to claim 1 , said pitch increasing as a longitudinal edge of said cleaning article is approached and said second pitch being at least 25% greater than said first pitch.3. A cleaning article according to claim 1 , said pitch increasing as a longitudinal edge of said cleaning article is approached and wherein said pitch is constant at any predetermined spacing from said longitudinal edge.4. A cleaning article according to wherein said pitch is constant at any predetermined spacing from a longitudinal edge and said tufts are bilaterally staggered.5. A cleaning article according to wherein said pitch is constant at any predetermined spacing from a longitudinal edge and said tufts are bilaterally staggered and fully overlap adjacent tufts.6. A cleaning article according to having a longitudinal axis and which is tri-folded generally parallel to said longitudinal axis claim 1 , to have two ...

WOVEN FABRIC FOR MOP CLOTH

A woven fabric for a mop cloth contains: at least one wrap yarn broadwise woven by a plurality of fibers, plural first fiber yarns, and plural second fiber yarns. Each second fiber yarn is a textured yarn, and each first fiber yarn is a grey yarn. A length of each first fiber yarn is equal to or is more than that of each second fiber yarn, such that two thread ends of each first fiber yarn extends out two sides of each at least one wrap yarn. Thereby, the woven fabric contains a single material or plural materials (such as the grey yarn with a predetermined hardness and the textured yarn with a predetermined flexibility) to absorb fluids and to scrape objects on the floor, thus enhancing cleaning capacity. 1. A woven fabric for a mop cloth comprising:at least one wrap yarn, plural first fiber yarns, and plural second fiber yarns, whereineach second fiber yarn is a textured yarn, and each first fiber yarn is a grey yarn;a length of each first fiber yarn is equal to or is more than that of each second fiber yarn, such that two thread ends of each first fiber yarn extends out two sides of each wrap yarn.2. The woven fabric for the mop cloth as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each first fiber yarn and each second fiber yarn are made of a same material claim 1 , and each second fiber yarn is puffy.3. The woven fabric for the mop cloth as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each first fiber yarn and each second fiber yarn are made of different materials claim 1 , and each second fiber yarn is puffy.4. The woven fabric for the mop cloth as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plural second fiber yarns at a more rate and the plural first fiber yarns at a less rate are combined together.5. The woven fabric for the mop cloth as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each first fiber yarn and each second fiber yarn are made of polyester. The present invention relates to a woven fabric for a mop cloth which contains fiber yarns of different types and lengths to form an elongated woven fabric, thus ...

CLEANING SHEET

This cleaning sheet is provided with an embossed part in which the sheet is compressed in the thickness direction. The cleaning sheet is provided with outer layers, forming the surfaces of the sheet; and an inner layer sandwiched between the outer layers. In the boundary areas between the outer layers, and the inner layer, the fibers of the layers are entangled. This allows for a sheet that better retains the raised and sunken shapes embossed therethrough and exhibits excellent collecting performance. 15-. (canceled)6. A cleaning sheet comprising an embossed part in which the sheet is compressed in a thickness direction thereof , further comprising:outer fiber layers forming surfaces of the sheet; andan inner fiber layer sandwiched between the outer fiber layers, whereinfibers of the layers are entangled in boundary areas between the outer fiber layers and the inner fiber layer.7. The cleaning sheet according to claim 6 , wherein the embossed part comprises a raised emboss projecting to one surface side and a sunken emboss projecting to the other surface side of the sheet as viewed from the one surface of the sheet.8. The cleaning sheet according to claim 7 , wherein the raised emboss comprises a first raised part projecting from the one surface and a second raised part further projecting from a top portion of the first raised part claim 7 , andthe sunken emboss comprises a first sunken part projecting from the other surface and a second sunken part further projecting from a top portion of the first sunken part.9. The cleaning sheet according to claim 7 , wherein the cleaning sheet is formed in a rectangular shape claim 7 , andthe raised emboss and the sunken emboss are alternately arranged in both a longitudinal direction and a short direction of the cleaning sheet.10. The cleaning sheet according to claim 6 , further comprising a non-embossed part in which the embossed part is not disposed.11. The cleaning sheet according to claim 8 , whereinthe cleaning sheet is ...

CLEANING ARTICLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL PITCH TOW TUFTS

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has discrete tufts of tow fibers. The discrete tufts are unequally spaced from adjacent tufts, to provide improved collection and retention of debris from a target surface. The tufts may have a pitch, the pitch decreasing as the longitudinal axis of the cleaning article is approached. The cleaning article may be made by cutting out spaces between tufts from a precursor sheet and attaching the precursor sheet to a carrier sheet. Or the cleaning article may be made by cutting a precursor sheet having tufts into discrete portions. These discrete portions are bonded to a carrier sheet.

INTELLIGENT DUST MOP

An intelligent dust mop has an air inlet and at least one air outlet. A dust collection component and a mop component in a detachable connection with the dust collection component are disposed at the position of the air inlet. The dust collection component and the mop component are arranged at the front and the back in parallel, and the dust collection component floats up and down along the thickness direction of the mop component. The intelligent dust mop integrates dust collection and mopping functions, performing dust collection and mopping synchronously, thus realizing one-step cleaning. In addition, the dust collection component is positioned at the front end of the mop component, solving the problem where dust or hair on the ground moves along with the mopping, thus improving labor productivity. 1. An intelligent dust mop , comprising:an air inlet;at least one air outlet;a dust collection component; anda mop component in a detachable connection with the dust collection component being disposed at the position of the air inlet;wherein the dust collection component floats up and down along the thickness direction of the mop component;at least one elastic component having two ends is disposed between the dust collection component and the mop component, and wherein the two ends of the elastic component are respectively connected with the dust collection component and the mop component;the dust collection component has a first positioning portion for embedding one end of each one of the elastic components, and the mop component has a second positioning portion for clamping the other end of each one of the elastic components, wherein the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are in a rotary plugged connection.2. (canceled)3. The intelligent dust mop according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of air discharge fences are disposed at the position of the air outlet claim 1 , and each one of the air discharge fences is inclined downward.4. The ...

Applicator for Sanitizing and/or Disinfecting Solution

A textile applicator for application of a sanitizing and/or disinfecting solution to a surface. The applicator incorporates a plurality of direct spun polyester microfiber yarns to define a textile surface which does not bind or inactivate quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine-based or peracetic and/or other peroxygen based sanitizing and/or disinfecting agents. Thus, the sanitizing and/or disinfecting agent is readily released to the surface being treated without any requirement of pre-loading surface binding sites or applying a charge-modifying surface treatment. 1. A textile applicator of fibrous construction for application of a liquid sanitizing or disinfecting solution to a surface , the applicator comprising:a plurality of multi-filament stitching yarns disposed in stitched relation through at least one layer of polyester fleece in a stitch-bonded fabric construction forming a liquid carrier fabric for collection and dispersal of the sanitizing or disinfecting solution, wherein the stitching yarns comprise a plurality of direct spun polyester filaments characterized by a substantially circular cross sectional perimeter wherein the stitching yarns define a plurality of loops across one side of the textile applicator and a connection surface across an opposing side facing away from the loops, the connection surface being adapted for peel-away bonding to hooking elements on a user-manipulated cleaning tool and wherein the liquid carrier fabric is substantially free of any conjugated split fibers and substantially free of any amide-containing constituent, the liquid carrier fabric being nonreactive with both quaternary ammonium compounds, and chlorine such that the concentration of quaternary ammonium compounds or chlorine in the sanitizing or disinfecting solution degrades by not more than about 10% following immersion of the liquid carrier fabric in the sanitizing or disinfecting solution for a period of one hour.219-. (canceled) This nonprovisional ...

Cleaning Pad Having Preferred Performance With Representative Cleaning Solution

A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution. 1. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious floor sheet, andan absorbent core juxtaposed with said floor sheet and comprising absorbent gelling material therein, said cleaning pad having an absorbency with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.35 to 1.2. A cleaning pad according to wherein said absorbency with amine oxide cleaning solution is from 0.4 to 0.9.3. A cleaning pad according to wherein said absorbency with amine oxide cleaning solution is from 0.4 to 0.65.4. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.5 to 0.9.5. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.55 to 0.8.6. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.55 to 0.85.7. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious floor sheet, andan absorbent core juxtaposed with said floor sheet and comprising absorbent gelling material therein, said cleaning pad having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.5 to 0.85.8. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from 0.55 to 0.8.9. A cleaning pad according to having a coefficient of friction with amine oxide cleaning solution from ...

Cleaning Pad Having Preferred Construction

A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution. 1. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious hydrophobic floor sheet having an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface opposed thereto,an absorbent core juxtaposed with said inwardly facing surface of said floor sheet and comprising absorbent gelling material, anda smoothing strip joined to said outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet, said smoothing strip having a width of 13 mm to 100 mm, said smoothing strip comprising a cellulose fiber lamina and a synthetic fiber lamina joined in a laminate, said cellulose fiber lamina facing outwardly from said cleaning pad and said synthetic fiber lamina being in contacting relationship with said floor sheet.2. A cleaning pad according to wherein said smoothing strip has a surface texture of less than 0.5 mm.3. A cleaning pad according to wherein said core comprises at least two cellulose layers joined in fluid communication.4. A cleaning pad according to comprising 5 to 50 w % AGM.5. A cleaning pad according to wherein said smoothing strip has a contact angle of 30 to 100 degrees.6. A cleaning pad according to wherein said outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet has a contact angle of 101 degrees to 180 degrees.7. A cleaning pad comprising:a liquid pervious hydrophobic floor sheet having an inwardly facing surface and ...

Method of producing cleaning member

To provide a novel production method and a novel production system that are suitable for producing a cleaning member having an excellent cleaning performance and that realize efficient production. The present invention is a method of producing a cleaning member obtained from a multi-layer web comprising at least a fiber bundle and a belt-shaped nonwoven fabric, wherein the method comprises at least the step of connecting the ends of the at least two the fiber bundles by melt-bonding.

ROTARY MOP CLEANER

The present disclosure relates to a rotary mop cleaner. The rotary mop cleaner includes: a ball joint provided at a lower end of a stick and having a pair of engagement projections extending outwards from both side ends thereof; a rotary plate drive unit configured to rotate a rotary plate; a body configured to accommodate a lower hemisphere of the ball joint and having guide grooves configured to allow a pair of engagement projections to be inserted therein in order to ensure the rotation of the ball joint; a ball cover configured to cover an upper hemisphere of the ball joint; and a rotary plate bolted to the rotary shaft of the rotary plate drive unit, which extends to the lower portion of the body, so as to be movable relative thereto with a clearance therebetween. 1. A rotary mop cleaner comprising:a ball joint formed at a lower end of a stick;a body configured to rotatably accommodate the ball joint;a ball cover fastened to the body to cover the ball joint;a rotary plate drive unit accommodated in the body and having a rotary shaft; anda rotary plate coupled to the rotary shaft of the rotary plate drive unit to be rotated,wherein the ball joint comprises a locking unit,the ball cover comprises an engagement groove formed to accommodate an end of a locking pin of the locking unit, andthe stick is coupled to the body through the ball joint to be capable of performing a pivoting movement and a tilting movement in a rearward direction and in leftward and rightward directions.2. The rotary mop cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the ball cover is formed with a clearance groove to expose a connecting portion between the stick and the ball joint.3. The rotary mop cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the rotary plate drive unit is provided with a pair of rotary shafts and the rotary mop cleaner is provided with a pair of rotary plates claim 1 , which are respectively coupled to lower ends of the pair of rotary shafts of the rotary plate drive unit to be rotated in opposite ...

EXTENSION/IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

An identification/extension system comprises a kit for marking an instrument with distinguishing indicia. The kit includes at least one substantially cylindrical elastic band having distinguishing indicia thereon, and a collar member adapted for releasable attachment to an instrument and having an inner surface and an outer surface. A recess is formed on the outer surface to receive the elastic band therein, such that the elastic band sits substantially flush with the outer surface of the collar member. 1. A kit for marking an instrument with distinguishing indicia comprising:(a) at least one substantially cylindrical elastic band having distinguishing indicia thereon; and(b) a collar member adapted for releasable attachment to an instrument and having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein a recess is formed on the outer surface to receive the at least one elastic band therein,whereby the at least one elastic band sits substantially flush with the outer surface of the collar member.2. The kit according to claim 1 , further comprising an attachment member adapted for attaching to the instrument and releasably attaching to the collar member.3. The kit according to claim 2 , wherein a first plurality of threads is formed on the inner surface of the collar member claim 2 , and a second plurality of threads adapted for complementary engagement with the first plurality of threads is formed on an outer surface of the attachment member claim 2 , whereby the collar member and the attachment member can be attached to each other by complementary engagement between the first plurality of threads and the second plurality of threads.4. The kit according to claim 1 , wherein the distinguishing indicia comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a color claim 1 , an alphanumeric character claim 1 , and a graphic.5. The kit according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one substantially cylindrical elastic band comprises a plurality of substantially ...

CLEANING IMPLEMENTS, CLEANING MATERIAL COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

The invention provides cleaning implements that include head components comprising cleaning surface components and cleaning material support components. The cleaning material support components typically include cleaning material receiving areas that communicate with the cleaning surface components. Cleaning material receiving areas are generally configured to receive cleaning materials that are movable to and/or from the cleaning material receiving areas to extend over at least portions of the cleaning surface components. The invention also provides cleaning material components that include cleaning material support structures and cleaning materials. Related methods are also provided. 1. A cleaning material component , comprising at least two cleaning material support structures and at least one cleaning material , wherein the cleaning material support structures are structured to support the cleaning material such that the cleaning material is movable to and/or from the cleaning material support structures , wherein at least a portion of the cleaning material support structures are configured to be received in at least one cleaning material receiving area of a cleaning implement , and wherein the cleaning material is configured to extend over at least a portion of a cleaning surface component of the cleaning implement when the cleaning material support structures are at least partially disposed in the cleaning material receiving area of the cleaning implement.2. The cleaning material component of claim 1 , comprising at least one conveyance mechanism or at least one component thereof.3. The cleaning material component of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning material is moistened with at least one fluid.4. The cleaning material component of claim 1 , comprising at least one positioning mechanism component that is configured to selectively position the cleaning material relative to the cleaning material support structures and/or the cleaning implement.5. The cleaning ...

METHOD OF CREATING A CLOSED MOP HEAD

There is a need to reduce raw materials used in the manufacturing of wet mops, to reduce the weight of the wet mop which will decrease user fatigue and related injuries and to address the difficulty of attaching standard wet mops to commonly used mop handles. The improvement is a tubular headband wet mop with yarn strands on only one side of the headband, reducing the amount of unused yarn incorporated into the wet mop while not reducing floor surface coverage area. The tubular headband also eliminates the possibility of exposing the bottom side of the mop handle which can damage or mar the floor surface, coatings and finishes. This reduction in raw materials results in a lighter product, which reduces effort required to lift and wring out the wet mop, and reduces fatigue and injuries associated with mopping. 1. A method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop comprising:collecting a plurality of elongated yarn strands at a first end at a location within a headband and protrude from only one side of said headband;sewing or otherwise binding said plurality of elongated yarn strands to said headband;installing and securing a filler material that approximates a thickness of said elongated yarn strands within said headband in an area that is not occupied by said plurality of elongated yarn strands;folding said headband onto itself to create a closed looped headband, and securing said headband in a closed configuration.2. The method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop according to that further includes a filler material within said headband.3. The method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop according to wherein said securing is selected from a group consisting of using tape claim 1 , sewn seams claim 1 , adhesives claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , staples and mesh.4. The method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop according to wherein said ...

Dual Sided Foot Mop

An improvement to existing foot floor mopping and cleaning flat soft-material devices comprising a stabilizing porous inner layer of compressible material that is stitched with a variable surface contour design and secured also by stitching between two micro-absorbent layers of flexible material forming a composite foot floor mopping and cleaning device. The inner material layer stabilizes horizontal dimensions of the invention's mopping surface contact area to optimize rate of fluid absorption from the floor surface. The inner stabilizing layer is also stitched with varying surface contouring designs to the outer micro-absorbent top and bottom layers providing surface contour variability for an improved foot force hydraulic pulsing effect to facilitate cleaning of the floor surface while mopping. An attached scrubbing surface provides for additional focal cleaning and an attached hanging loop simplifies storage and drying. 1. Unique Performance: The Dual Sided Foot Mop is highly absorbent and effective because of the heavy duty , thick , and pliable and washable stabilizing material that sandwiched in between 2 the two highly absorbent washable microfiber cloths and installed during the manufacturing process. After it is installed in between the microfibers the Dual Sided Foot Mop is finished off with a special wave pattern. This wave pattern stitching holds and binds the thick stabilizer firmly in-between the 2 microfiber cloths. The stabilizing material allows the Dual Sided Foot Mop to keeps its entire square shape form and surface area of 14.75″×14.75″ and form while in use. This gives the unit a surface cleaning area on the Dual sided Foot Mop a surface area of 14.75″×14.75″ on each side. When pressure is applied to the Dual sided Foot Mop with one's foot maneuvering it around the hard surface floor area , after a spritz , spray or squirt of a liquid cleaner or water , the Dual Sided Foot mop has a manual pulsating effect , due to the fact that all three ...

FLOOR CLEANING TOOL HAVING A MECHANICALLY OPERATED PUMP

A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid. 1. A portable , human-powered floor cleaning device comprising:a chassis comprising a clean fluid storage tank and a spent fluid collection tank;a plurality of wheels for supporting and moving the device;a deck assembly comprising a fluid pick-up orifice and a squeegee;a mechanically-driven pump housed within the chassis having an inlet and an outlet, the pump operably interconnected to a drive wheel;the drive wheel provided substantially proximal to a midpoint of the chassis and comprising an eccentric wheel hub interconnected to a drive shaft such that a rotational movement of the drive wheel results in a reciprocating movement of the shaft and actuation of the pump;the fluid pick-up orifice being interconnected to the pump by a conduit for transmitting a spent fluid from the fluid pick-up orifice to the pump;a mop; andat least one attachment member, the at least one attachment member secured at a first end to the chassis, and at a second end attachable to the mop, securing the mop to the device, wherein the mop can be detached from the at least one attachment member to clean portions of the floor not reachable by the device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the at least one attachment member further comprises:a hook portion inserted into a recess in the chassis.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the second end of the at least one attachment member further comprises:a cylindrical portion having a removable clip that can be selectively secured to a shaft of the mop.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:a shelf on the lower portion of the chassis for receiving an end of the mop when ...

Wet or dry cleaning media

Various embodiments of a cleaning apparatus are disclosed. The cleaning apparatus can have a working surface that is configured to interface with a cleaning surface. The cleaning apparatus can include a first material and a second material. The first material can have an open lofty structure with an adhesive on a surface which comprises at least a portion of the working surface of the cleaning apparatus. The first material configured to collect debris. The second material can be coupled to the first material and can have a sorbent structure configured to sorb a liquid from the cleaning surface.

STITCH BONDED CLEANING MATERIAL

A wipe structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent material with a barrier layer across a face side of the absorbent material and a preformed lightweight loop fabric disposed across the underside of the absorbent layers with loops projecting away from the absorbent layers. 1. A cleaning element of stitch-bonded construction having a multi-surface operative cleaning face , the cleaning element comprising:at least one fluid absorbing layer comprising absorptive cellular material;a cover layer disposed in overlying relation to the at least one fluid absorbing layer;a backing layer of preformed loop material disposed in underlying relation to the fluid absorbing layer, the preformed loop material including a plurality of loop elements projecting away from the underside of the at least one fluid absorbing layer such that the at least one fluid absorbing layer, the cover layer and the backing layer form a stacked composite; anda plurality of stitching yarns extending in discontinuous patterned stitched relation through discrete selected zones of the stacked composite such that the plurality of stitching yarns form a patterned array of surface loop zones projecting outwardly away from the cover layer in a defined patterned arrangement across the multi-surface operative cleaning face of the cleaning element with a plurality of stitch-free zones with the cover layer forming an outer surface disposed at positions between surface loop zones across the operative cleaning face of the cleaning element.2. The cleaning element as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stitching yarns are textured polyester yarns made up predominantly of microdenier filaments having a linear density of less than 0.8 denier per filament.3. The cleaning element as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stitching yarns are textured polyester yarns made up predominantly of microdenier filaments having a linear density of less than 0.6 ...

Replaceable cleaning pads

A pad for cleaning a hard target surface. The pad has resiliently deformable protuberances for scrubbing grout and other irregularities in the target surface. The pad may be removably attached to a device for cleaning debris from a target surface.

Cleaning article with differential sized tow tufts

A cleaning article defining an XY plane and a Z direction perpendicular to the plane. The cleaning article has discrete tufts of tow fibers bonded to a carrier sheet by primary bonds. The discrete tufts have secondary bond lines external to the tufts. The secondary bond lines interrupt the Z-direction thickness of the tufts, to provide channels for improved collection and retention of debris from a target surface. The tufts are created by slits between the primary bonds and secondary bonds, which yield plural tuft sizes. The slits may be transversely unequally spaced between adjacent bonds.

Multi-Piece Detachable Mop Body

A multi-piece detachable mop body is disclosed herein. Among other features, the multi-piece detachable mop body comprises a plurality of pole sections configured to couple with one another to form an integral elongated body during use and disengage with one another into the plurality of pole sections for transportation, packaging and storage purposes. 1. A multi-piece detachable mop body , comprising:a plurality of pole sections configured to couple with one another to form an integral elongated body during use and disengage with one another into the plurality of pole sections for transportation, packaging and storage purposes.2. The multi-piece detachable mop body of claim 1 , wherein a first pole section of the plurality of pole sections is configured to include a sleeve portion slidable along an outer surface of the first pole section claim 1 , and a slot for receiving a locking member.3. The multi-piece detachable mop body of claim 2 , wherein a second pole section of the plurality of pole sections is configured to couple with the first pole section during use claim 2 , the second pole section including at least two concentric tubes to define an annular space for receiving a connecting end of the first pole section.4. The multi-piece detachable mop body of claim 2 , wherein the second pole section comprises the locking member for fitting into the slot of the first pole section when the first and second pole sections are coupled with each other.5. The multi-piece detachable mop body of claim 3 , wherein the sleeve portion of the first pole section comprises a small diameter portion and a large diameter portion claim 3 , wherein the small diameter portion is slidable between an annular space defined by an outer surface of the sleeve portion and an inner surface of an outermost tube of the at least two concentric tubes.6. The multi-piece detachable mop body of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of pole sections is configured to have an internal shaft to ...

CLEANING DEVICE WITH PRODUCT INFORMATION

The invention relates to a cleaning device () comprising a component () which has associated product information (). The aim of the invention is to develop and further improve a cleaning device of said type, such that once it has been easily marked with product information, said product permanently carries said product information. The device is characterized in that said component () comprises a surface () in which the product information () is intrinsic and/or integral with the material, said product information () having been formed by means which are interspaced from said surface (). 110-. (canceled)11. A cleaning device comprising:a component with associated product information, the component having a surface wherein product information is intrinsic or integral to a material forming the component, the product information formed by a marking agent separate from the surface.12. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein the marking agent is a laser.13. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein the marking agent is an ink-jet dispenser dispensing an acid.14. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein at least a portion of the surface is texturally altered to include at least one of characters claim 11 , numbers claim 11 , and symbols depicting the associated product information.15. The cleaning device according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one of the characters claim 14 , the numbers claim 14 , and the symbols depicting the product information protrude into the surface less than about 0.1 mm.16. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein the surface includes a synthetic material.17. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein the component is a finger loop.18. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein the cleaning device further comprises a floor mop covering.19. The cleaning device according to claim 11 , wherein the cleaning device further comprises a sponge.20. The cleaning device according to claim ...

LOW COST CLEANING HEAD FOR CLEANING DEVICES

A cleaning head is provided having a support structure having a front edge. A foldable portion is coupled to the support structure at least partially along the front edge. A receptacle is connected to the foldable portion and defining a chamber therein. A suction inlet is arranged within the foldable portion for allowing debris to flow into the chamber. A cleaning pad is positioned underneath the support structure. An attachment tab extends from a rear edge of the cleaning pad. 1. A cleaning head for use with a cleaning device , comprising:a support structure having a front edge;a foldable portion coupled to the support structure at least partially along the front edge;a receptacle connected to the foldable portion and defining a chamber therein;a suction inlet arranged within the foldable portion for allowing debris to flow into the chamber;a cleaning pad positioned underneath the support structure; andan attachment tab extending from a rear edge of the cleaning pad.2. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is partially formed from an air permeable filter configured to allow a suction force to be applied therethrough and through the suction inlet while retaining debris within the chamber.3. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein a valve is arranged within the receptacle and is movable relative to the suction inlet in response to a suction force applied to the chamber claim 1 , the valve arranged to allow debris to enter the chamber while limiting debris from exiting the chamber.4. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the front edge of the support structure forms a living hinge with the foldable portion.5. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the foldable portion is configured to move from a first position substantially parallel to the cleaning pad claim 1 , to a second position substantially perpendicular to the cleaning pad.6. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the foldable portion includes apertures formed in opposed sides of the suction ...

MOP COVER

A mop cover for cleaning surfaces, having a main body, configured and modified in such a way that the mop cover has an abrasive surface by which hairs and particles of dirt can be reliably picked up, wherein flock material is assigned to the main body, the flock material being disposed on a surface which can face a floor surface to be cleaned. 1. A mop cover for cleaning surfaces , the mop cover comprising:a main body including flocked material,wherein the flocked material is disposed on a mop surface capable of facing a floor surface to be cleaned.2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the flocked material does not include flocked microfibers.3. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the flocked material is disposed on a separate cleaning strip claim 1 ,wherein the cleaning strip is fastened on the main body.4. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the flocked material is disposed so as to be insular and/or isolated in regions on the mop surface such that the mop surface is not covered by flocked material across its entire area.5. The cover of claim 4 , wherein the flocked material is disposed on the mop surface so as to be heart-shaped.6. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the flocked material includes fibers and an adhesive matrix claim 1 ,wherein the fibers are inserted into the adhesive matrix such that free ends of the fibers protrude from the adhesive matrix.7. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the flocked material includes fibers which are in a range of from 20 to 100 dtex.8. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the flocked material includes fibers having a protruding length in a range of from 1 to 3 mm.9. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning strip includes a non-woven material.10. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning strip includes a warp-knitted fabric claim 1 , woven fabric claim 1 , or a combination of a warp-knitted fabric and a woven fabric.11. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a pocket claim 1 , a lug claim 1 , or a clip element.12. The cover of ...

CLEANING PAD

A cleaning pad including at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material and at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material. 1. A cleaning pad comprising: at least two parallel strips of absorbent material including at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material and at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material , which has at least about 1.36 times higher absorbency than said at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material; wherein all of said strips of said relatively lower absorbency material and said relatively higher absorbency material are substantially equal height and form a substantially coplanar floor engaging surface , wherein said floor engaging surface has a total surface area formed by said strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material that comprises at least about 40% from said relatively lower absorbency material and at least about 40% from said relatively higher absorbency material.2. The cleaning pad of further comprising a sheet of backing fabric and wherein said at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material claim 2 , said at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material are attached to said sheet of backing fabric.3. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , said cleaning pad comprising: two strips of said relatively lower absorbency material.4. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , said cleaning pad comprising: one strip of relatively higher absorbency material and two strips of relatively lower absorbency material.5. The cleaning pad of wherein said cleaning pad floor engaging face with said total surface area formed by said strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material comprises at least about 50% from said relatively higher absorbency material.6. The cleaning pad of :wherein said relatively higher absorbency material has an absorbency of at least about 1.6 times that of said relatively lower ...

REVOLVING CLOTH MOP

A surface cleaning device, such as a mop, which includes a T-frame, a cleaning cloth, a piece of string and two hooks as its basic components, is provided. The T-frame is comprised of a handle and a shoe. The string passes through a hole near the top of the handle and is attach to the ends of the cloth by two hooks, pulling the cloth tightly against the shoe. One section of the cloth is under the shoe, and in contact with the floor, at a time. Once this section is soiled, it is replaced with an adjacent clean section of the cloth by pulling the string. A roller is provided to make pulling the string easier. When the entire cloth is soiled, it can be unhooked to be washed or replaced. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. A surface cleaning device which includes a T-frame comprised of a shoe and a handle , a long cloth , a string and two hooks; a hole is provided through the handle near the top of the handle bellow the hand grip perpendicular to the front view of the T-frame , the string passes through this hole , the ends of the string attach to the ends of the cloth by means of the two hooks , or other fasteners , forming a tight loop with the cloth as the cloth passes under the shoe and contacts the surface to be cleaned , when the section of the cloth under the shoe is soiled it can be replaced with an adjacent clean section of the cloth by pulling the string; when the entire cloth is soiled it can be detached from the string to be washed or replaced by a new cloth; in order to keep the string untangled and the hooks in place while the cloth is detached from the string a second hole is provided through the handle perpendicular to the front view of the T-frame near the shoe and the string is passed through this second hole as well and the ends of the string are tied together so that the string forms a closed loop independent of the cloth , the cloth passes under the shoe with one end attached to the string in front of the ...

FLAT WIPING CLOTH WITH CLEANING LIP

A flat wiping cloth for a wiping cloth holder includes an elongated base. The elongated base includes a main cleaning surface and a sheetlike textile material. The sheetlike textile material does not include a base fabric with threads attached to the main cleaning surface. At least one cleaning lip is formed on the elongated base. The at least one cleaning lip is swivelable relative to the elongated base about a swiveling region. 116-. (canceled)17. A flat wiping cloth for a wiping cloth holder comprising:an elongated base including a main cleaning surface and a sheetlike textile material, wherein the sheetlike textile material does not include a base fabric with threads attached to the main cleaning surface; andat least one cleaning lip formed on the elongated base, the at least one cleaning lip swivelable relative to the elongated base about a swiveling region.18. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , wherein the textile material is one of a knitted fabric claim 17 , a crocheted fabric claim 17 , a woven fabric claim 17 , and a nonwoven fabric.19. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , wherein the swiveling region is configured as a seam.20. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , wherein the swiveling region is one of a glue strip claim 17 , a welded strip claim 17 , and a sewn-on strip.21. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , wherein the swiveling region is configured as a thinned-out material section.22. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , further comprising a core region configured for mounting to a support flap of the wiping cloth holder claim 17 , wherein the at least one cleaning lip protrudes from the core region a distance in a range of about 5 millimeters to about 50 millimeters.23. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , wherein the at least one cleaning lip has a varying width.24. The flat wiping cloth of claim 17 , wherein the elongated base has a pair of long sides and a pair of short sides claim 17 , and the at least one cleaning lip is formed on one of the pair ...

Multi-component quick assembly handle and method of making same

A multi-component quick assembly handle includes a first tubular member made of a permanently deformable material and having a first end permanently formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting to a second end forming a remaining portion of said first tubular member of a smaller diameter (x−Δa), a second tubular member made of a permanently deformable material having a first end with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting a second end having a larger diameter (x+Δb) and an inner diameter (y) to complementary receive by way of a friction fit said second end of said first tubular member. A method of forming multi-component quick assembly handle employs male and female tools to accomplish this. 11214161820221612. A multi-component quick assembly handle , which includes: a first tubular member () made of a permanently deformable material and having a first end () formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting to a second end () of a smaller diameter (x−Δa); a second tubular member () made of a permanently deformable material having a first end () with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting a second end () having a larger diameter (x+Δb) and an inner diameter (y) slightly larger than diameter (x−Δa) to complementary receive by way of a friction fit said second end () of said first tubular member ().2141617202219. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said first end () connects to said second end () by way of a tapered section () and said first end () connects to said second end () by way of a tapered section ().314202426. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first ends ( claim 1 , ) has a connector () for connecting a cleaning head ().426. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 3 , which includes a cleaning head () to form a cleaning implement.5. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said tubular members are made from an extrudable ...

Multi-Component Quick Assembly Handle And Method Of Making Same

A multi-component quick assembly handle includes tubular members made of a permanently deformable material. 11214161820221612. A multi-component quick assembly handle , which includes: a first tubular member (′) made of a permanently deformable material and having a first end (′) formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting to a second end (′) of a smaller diameter (x−Δa); a second tubular member (′) made of a permanently deformable material having a first end (′) with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting a second end (′) having a diameter (x) and an inner diameter (z) which tapers to an inner diameter (z−Δd) which are slightly larger than diameter (x−Δa) to complementary receive by way of a friction fit said second end (′) of said first tubular member (′).2162117221823. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said second end (′) includes at least one stamped inwardly extending crease (′) to form at least one tapered section (′) and said second end (′) of said second member (′) includes at least one outwardly extending pinched portion (′).314202426. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first ends (′ claim 1 , ′) has a connector () for connecting a cleaning head ().426. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 3 , which includes a cleaning head () to form a cleaning implement.5. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said tubular members are made from an extrudable metal material.6142029. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first ends (′ claim 1 , ′) has a handle cap () with and eyelet therein.712141650525416121820225212. The multi-component quick assembly handle of claim 1 , which includes: a first tubular member (′) made of a permanently deformable material formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and an inner diameter (z) and having a first end (′) and connecting to a second end (′) of a smaller ...

SURFACE TREATMENT PAD AND APPLIANCE

A surface treatment pad arrangement for cleaning appliance includes first and second treatment pads with first and second surface-facing sides, respectively. The first surface-facing side may include at least one absorbent section and the second surface-facing side may include at least one absorbent section and at least one scrubbing section. The absorbent section of the first surface-facing side may be a shag material, the absorbent section of the second pad may be a terry knit material, and the scrubbing section may include olefin loops. The first and second pads may be connected to one another by one or more connectors. 1. A surface treatment pad arrangement comprising:a first treatment pad with a first surface-facing side configured to treat a surface;a second treatment pad with a second surface-facing side configured to treat the surface; andat least one connector connecting the first treatment pad to the second treatment pad;wherein the first surface-facing side comprises a first absorbent section; andwherein the second surface-facing side comprises a second absorbent section and a first scrubbing section.2. The surface treatment pad arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the first absorbent section of the first surface-facing side includes a first absorbent material that is not present in the second absorbent section of the second surface-facing.3. The surface treatment pad arrangement of claim 2 , wherein the first absorbent section of the first surface-facing side includes shag material with strands and/or loops claim 2 , and the second absorbent section of the second surface-facing side includes a terry knit material.4. The surface treatment pad arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the shag material comprises pile at least 5 mm in length.5. The surface treatment pad arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the first absorbent section and the second absorbent section include a same material.6. The surface treatment pad arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the first scrubbing ...

CLEANING PAD ARRANGEMENT

A surface treatment pad arrangement for cleaning appliance includes first and second treatment pads with first and second surface-facing sides, respectively. The first and second surface-facing sides each may include at least one absorbent section and at least one scrubbing section. The absorbent section may be a shag material, and the scrubbing section may include olefin loops. The first and second pads may be connected to one another by one or more connectors. 1. A cleaning pad comprising:a first pad section including a shag material with strands and/or loops, the first pad section having a first absorbency;a second pad section including a scrubbing material having a second absorbency;a third pad section including the scrubbing material having the second absorbency, the third pad section being distanced from the second pad section;wherein the second absorbency is less than the first absorbency.2. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the shag material of the first pad section is different from the scrubbing material of the second and third pad sections.3. The cleaning pad of claim 1 , wherein the scrubbing material comprises a non-absorbent material.4. The cleaning pad of claim 3 , wherein the non-absorbent material comprises olefin loops.5. The cleaning pad of claim 4 , wherein the olefin loops are at least 4 mm in length.6. The cleaning pad of claim 5 , wherein the olefin loops are less than or equal to 5 mm in length.7. The cleaning pad of claim 4 , wherein the shag material comprises pile at least 5 mm in length.8. The cleaning pad of claim 7 , wherein the shag material comprises pile of less than 15 mm in length.9. The cleaning pad of claim 4 , further comprising:a fourth pad section acting as a glide portion; anda fifth pad section acting as a glide portion;wherein each of the fourth and fifth pad sections include a material with a coefficient of friction less than the coefficients of friction of each of the first, second and third pad sections.1013-. ( ...

SPLIT CORE FIBROUS STRUCTURES

Cleaning pads, for example pre-moistened cleaning pads, that are suitable for attachment to an implement, such as a cleaning pad holder and handle, wherein the cleaning pads a split core component, and methods for making same are provided. 1. A cleaning pad exhibiting a basis weight of at least 100 gsm , wherein the cleaning pad comprises two or more fibrous structure plies comprising pulp fibers , wherein each of the fibrous structure plies exhibits a basis weight of less than 250 gsm and at least one of the fibrous structure plies exhibits a basis weight of greater than 70 gsm to less than 250 gsm.2. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least two of the fibrous structure plies exhibit basis weights of greater than 70 gsm to less than 250 gsm.3. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least three of the fibrous structure plies exhibit basis weights of greater than 70 gsm to less than 250 gsm.4. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least one of the fibrous structure plies comprises a core component of the cleaning pad.5. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least two of the fibrous structure plies comprise one or more core components of the cleaning pad.6. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least three of the fibrous structure plies comprise one or more core components of the cleaning pad.7. The cleaning pad according to wherein the cleaning pad further comprises at least one scrim component.8. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least one scrim component forms an exterior surface of the cleaning pad.9. The cleaning pad according to wherein at least one scrim component forms an interior surface of the cleaning pad.10. The cleaning pad according to wherein the cleaning pad comprises a liquid composition.11. The cleaning pad according to wherein the liquid composition comprises a surfactant.12. The cleaning pad according to wherein the liquid composition comprises a surfactant claim 11 , an acidifying agent claim 11 , and an amide.13. The ...

FLOOR AND SURFACE DRY-CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD

An optimal composition and method to dry-clean floors and surfaces eliminating the need to using water, allowing particle and dust removal in open and closed areas is presented. This invention is comprised of a solid wood waste or sawdust composition combined with lubricant agents and a method for correct usage for dry-cleaning in an easy, controlled and environmentally friendly manner by reducing harmful compounds in the cleaning process. 1. The floor and surface dry-cleaning composition characterized by being comprised of at least 50% weight/weight to 1% weight/weight of solid wood waste or sawdust and 50% weight/weight to 1% weight/weight of oily lubricant.2. The floor and surface dry-cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein being comprised of any type of solid wood waste or sawdust claim 1 , preferably pine without excluding the rest and any type of oily lubricant claim 1 , preferably glycerin claim 1 , without excluding the rest.3. The floor and surface dry-cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein the standard composition is:90% weight/weight of wood waste or sawdust preferably pine without excluding the rest, 10% weight/weight of any type of oily lubricant preferably glycerin without excluding the rest.4. The floor and surface dry-cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particles once they are uniformly mixed and with the adequate usage procedure claim 1 , capturing dust and residues avoiding spreading.5. The floor and surface dry-cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein it represents man/hour saving and other resources related with the activity by avoiding several processes to achieve the objective of cleaning dust in floors and surfaces.6. The floor and surface dry-cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein this process shall be environmentally friendly because it will avoid using grease removers and scale removers and because its formula does not admit other additives.7. The cleaning method for floor ...

Transversal Cleaning Apparatus

Apparatuses and methods of using and making apparatuses that may clean concave and convex surfaces are discussed. The apparatus may be capable of substantially contacting and cleaning concave, convex, planar, and non-planar surfaces. 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising:a handle comprising a first handle portion;three individual neck elements, wherein the individual neck elements each include a first neck end and a second neck end opposite the first neck end, and wherein the second neck ends of the individual neck elements are coupled to the first handle portion; anda composite cleaning head comprising three individual cleaning heads, wherein each of the individual cleaning heads includes a longitudinal plane, a longitudinal axis, a lateral plane, top and bottom sides and a proximal portion connected to the first neck end of one of the individual neck elements and an opposing distal portion, wherein each of the individual cleaning heads includes at least one cleaning tool coupled to its bottom side, and wherein at least one of the cleaning tools of each individual cleaning head includes at least one of bristles, fibers, hair, filaments, wires, wool, abrasive material, pads, sponges, or a combination thereof;wherein the individual cleaning heads are disposed in a side-by-side, laterally adjacent arrangement, and the portions of the cleaning tools which contact a surface to be cleaned have a longitudinal profile substantially flat when in a non-stressed position, facing in substantially the same direction with respect to the lateral plane of the composite cleaning head; andwherein the composite cleaning head is configured to deform responsively and reversibly along its longitudinal plane in response to pressure applied in the direction of a surface to be cleaned, such that the cleaning tools contact concave, convex, other non-planar surfaces, and regular and irregular planar surfaces.2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the individual cleaning heads are ...

MOP MATERIAL, A MOP PAD, A MOP, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MOP MATERIAL

Mop material comprises a first material and a reinforcement material, wherein substantially all of an operative part of the first material is covered by the reinforcement material and the reinforcement material includes a plurality of strands, such that the reinforcement material at least partially protects the first material from wear through contact with a surface to be cleaned and/or dried. 1. Mop material comprising:an absorbent pad having one more layers including a first material, and a reinforcement material, wherein substantially all of an operative part of the first material is covered by the reinforcement material and the reinforcement material includes a plurality of strands, such that the reinforcement material at least partially protects the first material from wear through contact with a surface to be cleaned and/or dried.2. Mop material according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands is tethered to the first material at a plurality of locations which are spaced apart from each other.3. Mop material according to claim 2 , wherein respective portions of a first and a second of the plurality of strands between two tethered locations are configured to be moveable with respect to each other and with respect to the first material.4. Mop material according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands is arranged to extend in a direction which is perpendicular to the usual direction of travel of the mop material over a surface being cleaned and/or dried using the mop material.5. Mop material according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of strands extends along a length of the first material.6. Mop material according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands comprises one or more bundles of strands.7. Mop material according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of strands is stitched to the first material.8. Mop material according to any claim 1 , wherein the absorbent pad or the first material comprises a quilted material.9. Mop material according ...

MOP

A mop () having a handle () and a mop head () which is attached to the handle. An edge of the mop head has two parts () that are angled relative to one another at less than 180 degrees. At least part of the mop head may be V-shaped. The mop head () may have a pad () of material intended, in use, to be brought into contact with the surface to be cleaned.

Mop Prop, Stick Stay, and Broom Base with Straight Extending Tines

A temporary or permanent attachment device to a broom, mop, or other such cleaning device, or other stick/rod, which needs to be propped upright temporarily when not in use or permanently during storage. The attachment provides the ability for the stick to stand freely, independent of leaning against a wall, furniture, door or other to prevent the stick from falling to the ground or against other objects, or people or pets or anything else on its way down. The attachment collapses against the stick. It is basically a case, springs, straight extending tines and release levers which are releasably attached to the extended handle of the tool. 2. The propping and base device according to wherein the means for releasably securing the external case to the extended handle is selected from the group consisting of a round head bolt claim 1 , a wing bolt claim 1 , a hex bolt claim 1 , a circular ring wedge claim 1 , a shim claim 1 , a double sided adhesive claim 1 , and a clamp with a bolt and a nut.3. The propping and base device according to wherein the at least three straight tines are selected from the group consisting of three (3) straight tine mechanisms; four (4) straight tine mechanisms; five (5) straight tine mechanisms; and six (6) straight tine mechanisms.4. The propping and base device according to wherein the release means for extending and retracting the straight tines in the external case is selected from the group consisting of a release button claim 1 , a release latch with a latch opening and lock claim 1 , and a spring tee release pin.5. The propping and base device according to wherein the spring is selected from the group consisting of a compression spring claim 1 , a wave spring claim 1 , an extension spring claim 1 , a helical spring claim 1 , and a cylindrical spring.6. The propping and base device according to wherein the fastening means to secure the straight tines to the extending bottom ring and bottom of the spring is selected from the group ...

Double-sided mop

A mop includes a first section having a first side, a second section having a second side, and an embedded, semi-permeable layer disposed between the first and second sections to manage an amount of liquid flowing from the first side to the second side.

TWISTED TUBULAR WEB ELEMENT AND MOP HEAD MADE THEREFROM

A tubular web element is made from a strip of fabric having opposing longitudinal edges. The strip is longitudinally twisted to define a hollow tube having between approximately 0.01-0.95 turns per inch. At least one helical gap is defined between the opposing longitudinal edges of the hollow tube. The opposing longitudinal edges have self-fused edge regions. The hollow tube has self-fused longitudinally-extending regions between its opposing longitudinal edges. 1. A tubular web element , comprising a strip of fabric having opposing longitudinal edges , said strip being longitudinally twisted to define a hollow tube having between approximately 0.01 turns per inch to approximately 0.95 turns per inch along a length of said hollow tube wherein at least one helical gap is defined between said opposing longitudinal edges , said opposing longitudinal edges having self-fused edge regions therealong , said hollow tube having self-fused longitudinally-extending regions between said opposing longitudinal edges.2. A tubular web element as in claim 1 , wherein said self-fused edge regions comprise spaced-apart regions of fused fibers.3. A tubular web element as in claim 1 , wherein said self-fused edge regions comprise fused fibers defining a bead along at least a portion of each of said opposing longitudinal edges.4. A tubular web element as in claim 1 , wherein said self-fused longitudinally-extending regions comprise pleats of said fabric fused together.5. A tubular web element as in claim 1 , wherein said self-fused edge regions comprise:spaced-apart regions of fused fibers; andfused fibers defining a bead along at least a portion of at least one of said opposing longitudinal edges.6. A tubular web element as in claim 1 , further comprising a net disposed about said hollow tube.7. A tubular web element as in claim 1 , wherein said hollow tube is retained in a loop shape having two substantially adjacent and spaced-apart legs terminating in a looped end.8. A tubular web ...

Floor Cleaning Apparatus and Touch-less Mopping System

A user touchless mopping system comprising: a rinse tank ; a holding tank ; a cleaning mechanism in fluid communication with the rinse tank and the holding tank; a sensor in communication with the mop and configured for determining that a mop cleaning head has been received in a receptacle of the mopping system; and, a control module configured to direct the cleaning mechanism to clean the mop head when placed into holding tank receptacle and detected by sensors. The holding tank comprises an automated water filtering system configured to provide clean and disinfected water to the mop head; and, the rinse tank comprises an automated touch-less mop head rinsing, wringing mechanism. The system can include suctioning of contaminated water out of the rinse tank, through the holding tank filtering and disinfectant system to recycle the water for later usage. 1. A touchless cleaning system for hard surfaced floors comprising ,{'b': 36', '50', '62', '50, 'a) a floor cleaning apparatus comprising a mop cleaning head on a distal end of an tubular handle member , and further comprising a bend in the tubular handle member near the proximal end to orient the head perpendicular to the floor;'}{'b': '10', 'claim-text': [{'b': '12', 'a rinse tank ;'}, {'b': '14', 'a holding tank separated from the rinse tank;'}, {'b': 80', '50, 'a cleaning mechanism in fluid communication with the rinse tank and the holding tank to remove debris and disinfect the head , and re-cycle water between the rinse and holding tank;'}, {'b': 39', '41, 'a sensor in communication with the cleaning mechanism and configured for determining that a cleaning head of a mop has been received in a receptacle of the mopping system;'}, {'b': '48', 'a control module configured to direct the cleaning mechanism to clean the cleaning head of the mop when the cleaning head has been received in the receptacle; and,'}], 'b) a mopping system comprisingc) wherein a user is not exposed to contaminants and pathogens, or required ...

Containment Systems with Multiple Containers

A sanitary containment system with multiple containers is disclosed. The sanitary containment system includes a first container, second container, and flat mop. The body of the first container is formed from side walls and a bottom to create a substantially rectangular container. Similarly, the body of the second container is formed from side walls and a bottom to create a substantially rectangular container. Each container includes a handle. The first container and second container are configured to stack when stored. Further, the first and second containers include a locking mechanism on a side wall to couple the containers while in use. During use one container can store dirty content while the other container can store clean content.

ROLLER MOP ASSEMBLY

A floor cleaning apparatus comprises a handle having a proximal end and a distal end; a housing at the distal end of the handle; a plurality of wheels at a bottom of the housing that rotate relative to the housing when a force is applied to the handle; a plurality of interchangeable and removable surface-cleaning rollers at the housing that rotate relative to the housing and the wheels, and that rotate at a different rate of rotation than the wheels; and a gear assembly that communicates with the wheels to rotate adjacent surface-cleaning rollers in different directions relative to each other to mimic a scrubbing motion. 1. A floor cleaning apparatus , comprising:a handle having a proximal end and a distal end;a housing at the distal end of the handle;a plurality of wheels at a bottom of the housing that rotate relative to the housing when a force is applied to the handle;a plurality of interchangeable and removable surface-cleaning rollers at the housing that rotate relative to the housing and the wheels, and that rotate at a different rate of rotation than the wheels; anda gear assembly that communicates with the wheels to rotate adjacent surface-cleaning rollers in different directions relative to each other to mimic a scrubbing motion.2. The floor cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a belt weaved between gears of the gear assembly to drive the gears in opposite directions claim 1 , which in turn rotate the adjacent surface-cleaning rollers in the different directions relative to each other.3. The floor cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the belt includes teeth on both an outer surface and an inner surface of the belt.4. The floor cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the gear assembly includes a pulley element coupled to at least one of the wheels claim 2 , and wherein the belt is positioned about the pulley gears for generating a force that rotates the pulley elements claim 2 , which in turn drive the gears to rotate the surface-cleaning ...

MOP CLEANING CLOTH

A mop cleaning cloth is made up of a plurality of micro-fiber material segments, each of the segments having lateral side portions which overlap side portions of adjacent material segments, the segments being secured to form a square, unitary material sheet. A piece of nylon mesh material is secured to one half of the material sheet to provide an additional cleaning element. An opening extends through the center of the material sheet to allow the handle of the mop or similar cleaning tool to extend therethrough, thus permitting the cleaning cloth to overlay a mop head for cleaning. 1. A mop cleaning cloth comprising:a plurality of micro-fiber material segments, each of the plurality of segments having at least two lateral side portions, said at least two of the side portions of each of the plurality of segments overlap said at least two side portions of another of the plurality of segments;attachment means for securing the overlapping side portions of the plurality of segments to form a single, unitary material sheet comprising the plurality of segments;a piece of mesh material secured to and over a section of the unitary material sheet; andan opening extending through the center of the unitary material sheet.2. The mop cleaning cloth as in wherein the micro-fiber material segments comprise polyester and nylon.3. The mop cleaning cloth as in wherein the piece of mesh material comprises an elastic claim 1 , textiled claim 1 , lined fiber mesh.4. The mop cleaning cloth as in wherein the attachment means comprises a sewn connection utilizing high strength thread.5. The mop cleaning cloth as in wherein the plurality of segments comprise four separate claim 1 , adjacent material sheets forming the unitary material sheet as a square with the overlapping side sections forming a crisscross pattern within the square.6. The mop cleaning cloth as in wherein the opening is located in the middle of the crisscross pattern. This application claims the benefit of provisional ...

WIPING DEVICE

Wiping device (), comprising a shaft () and a wiping plate () connected to the shaft () via an articulation (), a wiping material () being arranged on the wiping plate () on the side facing the floor to be cleaned, it being possible to set the wiping plate () in rotation along with the wiping material () for rinsing and for removing excess cleaning fluid, a spindle drive () being assigned to the shaft (), the spindle drive () comprising a spindle () and a sleeve (), the spindle () being integrated into the shaft (). 112.-. (canceled)13. A wiping device , comprising a shaft and a wiping plate connected to the shaft via an articulation , a wiping material being arranged on the wiping plate on the side facing the floor to be cleaned , it being possible to set the wiping plate in rotation along with the wiping material for rinsing and for removing excess cleaning fluid , a spindle drive being assigned to the shaft , the spindle drive comprising a spindle and a sleeve , the spindle being integrated into the shaft , wherein the shaft comprises two shaft portions which are interconnected via the spindle.14. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein the spindle has ball bodies.15. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein the sleeve is formed tubular and has an internal thread.16. The wiping device according to claim 15 , wherein the internal thread has a variable pitch.17. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein the spindle has a freewheel.18. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein claim 13 , at one end claim 13 , the shaft has a handle which is rotatably connected to the shaft.19. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein the sleeve is externally formed as a handle.20. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein at least one shaft portion is telescopic.21. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein at least one shaft portion is formed in multiple parts.22. The wiping device according to claim 13 , wherein the ...

TOOL FOR SERVICING A STRUCTURE

A tool for cleaning a structure is provided. The tool includes an extension pole having a length, the extension pole including three or more cylindrical segments having different respective diameters, the segments being arranged in a telescoping configuration to permit the length of the extension pole to be adjusted to a desired length; locking nuts structured to releasably lock adjacent ones of the segments to one another; a grip provided on a most proximal one of the segments; and an attachment member provided on a most distal one of the segments, the attachment member being structured to removably attach at least one cleaning accessory. 1. A tool for cleaning an aquarium , comprising:an extension pole having a length, the extension pole including first, second, third, fourth and fifth cylindrical segments, the first cylindrical segment having a first diameter, the second cylindrical segment having a second diameter less than the first diameter and being slidably received within the first cylindrical segment, the third cylindrical segment having a third diameter less than the second diameter and being slidably received within the second cylindrical segment, the fourth cylindrical segment having a fourth diameter less than the third diameter and being slidably received within the third cylindrical segment, the fifth cylindrical segment having a fifth diameter less than the fourth diameter and being slidably received within the fourth cylindrical segment;a first locking nut positioned between and slidably receiving the first and second cylindrical segments, the locking nut being structured to releasably lock the second cylindrical segment into a desired position with respect to the first cylindrical segment;a second locking nut positioned between and slidably receiving the second and third cylindrical segments, the locking nut being structured to releasably lock the third cylindrical segment into a desired position with respect to the second cylindrical segment;a ...

TWIST MOP WITH INTEGRAL PAWL

A mop comprising a mop handle with a grip end and a mopping end and includes spline ribs that surround a surface of the mop handle. The mop includes a ratchet sleeve surrounding the mop handle and is rotatable in first and second directions. The ratchet sleeve includes a flexible collar with an inward-facing integral pawl on an interior portion of the flexible collar. The mop includes a mop head at the mopping end of the mop handle. The mop head has a first end connected to the mopping end and a second end connected to the ratchet sleeve. The flexible collar is flexible between a locked position where the pawl engages with the spline ribs preventing rotation of the ratchet sleeve in the first rotational direction, and an unlocked position where the pawl disengages the spline ribs allowing rotation of the ratchet sleeve in first and second rotational directions. 1. A mop comprising:a mop handle with a grip end and a mopping end;a plurality of spline ribs disposed on the mop handle between the grip end and the mopping end, the spline ribs substantially surrounding a surface of the mop handle, and extending parallel to one another in an aligned relation substantially with a longitudinal centerline of the mop handle;a ratchet sleeve concentrically surrounding the mop handle so as to be rotatable in first and second rotational directions with respect to the mob handle, the ratchet sleeve including a flexible collar with an inward-facing integral pawl disposed on an interior portion of the flexible collar facing the mop handle; anda mop head disposed at the mopping end of the mop handle, the mop head having a first end connected to the mopping end of the mop handle and a second end connected to the ratchet sleeve;wherein the flexible collar of the ratchet sleeve is flexible between a locked position, in which the pawl engages with the spline ribs so as to substantially prevent rotation of the ratchet sleeve with respect to the mop handle in the first rotational direction, ...

Multi-section quick assembly handle and method of making same

A multi-section quick assembly handle includes a multiple tubular members made of a permanently formable material having a threaded and friction fit connection. 1. A multi-section quick assembly handle , which includes:{'b': 12', '14', '16', '17', '14', '16', '16', '15', '17', '16, 'a first tubular member () made of a permanently formable material formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and an inner diameter (z) and having a first end () and connecting to a second end () of a smaller diameter (x−Δa), a transition section () connecting said first end () to said second end (), and said second end () having a threaded portion () disposed a distance Δf from said transition section () and a distance Δe from the terminal point of said second end (); and'}{'b': 18', '20', '22', '22', '23', '22', '15', '16, 'a second tubular member () made of a permanently formable material formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and an inner diameter (z) and having a first end () and a second end (), said second end () having a threaded portion () having a diameter (x+Δb′) disposed a distance Δf′ from a terminal point of said second end () to complementary receive said threaded portions () by way of a threaded and friction fit to said second end ().'}21412161217. The multi-section quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said first end () of said first tubular member () connects to said second end () of said first tubular member () by way of a tapered section ().3202426. The multi-section quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said first end () has a connector () for connecting a cleaning head ().42624. The multi-section quick assembly handle of claim 3 , which includes a cleaning head () connected to said connector () to form a cleaning implement.5. The multi-section quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said tubular members are made from an extrudable metal material.61429. The multi-section quick assembly handle of claim 1 , wherein said first end () has an end cap () with ...

ABSORBENT PAD FOR A BROOM OR MOP

An absorbent pad for attachment to a handle assembly of a floor brush, broom or mop comprises a floor-engaging surface of an absorbent material, there being provided channels extending from the leading edge of the pad toward the rear edge but terminating in the bulk of the absorbent pad. The implement is useful for collecting liquid spills while avoiding a snowplow effect on the liquid. 1. An absorbent pad for attachment to a handle assembly of a floor brush , broom or mop , the absorbent pad comprising:opposing first and second surfaces, wherein the first and second surfaces are defined, at least in part, by a front edge and a rear edge, wherein the front edge comes into contact with liquid during operation of the brush, broom or mop;wherein the first surface comprises one or more channels, the channels extending from the front edge towards the rear edge and terminating before said rear edge; andwherein the second surface is adapted to detachably attach to the handle assembly.2. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a fibrous absorbent material and the one or more channels are formed by compressing portions of the fibrous material.3. The absorbent pad of claim 2 , wherein the one or more channels are formed by stitching said fibrous absorbent material.4. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more channels extend substantially perpendicularly to the front edge.5. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more channels extend approximately halfway between the front edge and the rear edge.6. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein a width of at least one of the one or more channels is the greatest at the front edge.7. The absorbent pad of claim 6 , wherein the at least one of the one or more channels is tapered.8. A floor brush claim 6 , broom or mop comprising:an elongated handle;a handle assembly connected to the handle; and opposing first and second surfaces, wherein the first and ...

TUBULAR HEADBAND MOUNTED WET MOP

There is a need to reduce raw materials used in the manufacturing of wet mops, to reduce the weight of the wet mop which will decrease user fatigue and related injuries and to address the difficulty of attaching standard wet mops to commonly used mop handles. The improvement is a tubular headband wet mop with yarn strands on only one side of the headband, reducing the amount of unused yarn incorporated into the wet mop while not reducing floor surface coverage area. The tubular headband also eliminates the possibility of exposing the bottom side of the mop handle which can damage or mar the floor surface, coatings and finishes. This reduction in raw materials results in a lighter product, which reduces effort required to lift and wring out the wet mop, and reduces fatigue and injuries associated with mopping. 1. A method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop comprising:collecting a plurality of elongated yarn strands at a first end at a location within a headband and protrude from only one side of said headband;sewing or otherwise binding said plurality of elongated yarn strands to said headband;installing and securing a filler material that approximates a thickness of said elongated yarn strands within said headband in an area that is not occupied by said plurality of elongated yarn strands;folding said headband onto itself to create a closed looped headband, and securing said headband in a closed configuration.2. The method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop according to that further includes a filler material within said headband.3. The method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop according to wherein said securing is selected from a group consisting of using tape claim 1 , sewn seams claim 1 , adhesives claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , staples and mesh.4. The method of creating a closed mop head with elongated yarn strands of a wet mop according to wherein said ...

CLEANING IMPLEMENT

A cleaning implement includes a body made of a porous material, with the body including a top surface and a bottom surface on opposite sides of the body, a first side surface and a second side surface on opposite sides of the body, and a first end surface and a second end surface on opposite sides of the body. The body also includes segments defined by one or more lengthwise cuts formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces, with each of the one or more lengthwise cuts extending only partially into the body in the thickness direction, and extending in the length direction from the first end surface to the second end surface. 1. A cleaning implement , comprising: a top surface and a bottom surface on opposite sides of the body,', 'a first side surface and a second side surface on opposite sides of the body, the first and second side surfaces extending along a length direction of the body, and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface in a thickness direction of the body,', 'a first end surface and a second end surface on opposite sides of the body, the first and second end surfaces extending along a width direction of the body, and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface in the thickness direction, and', 'segments defined by one or more lengthwise cuts, the one or more lengthwise cuts being formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces, each of the one or more lengthwise cuts extending only partially into the body in the thickness direction, and extending in the length direction from the first end surface to the second end surface., 'a body made of a porous material, the body including'}2. The cleaning implement of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lengthwise cuts comprises at least two lengthwise cuts claim 1 , the at least two lengthwise cuts being spaced apart from each other in the width direction and being parallel to each other.3. The cleaning implement of claim 2 , wherein the segments are further defined by one or more widthwise cuts ...

CLEANING MEMBER, CLEANING TOOL, AND FOLDING STRUCTURE FOR CLEANING MEMBER

A cleaning member provided with a sheet structure in which fiber bundles having a structure in which multiple fibers are bundled together are joined to a base sheet, the cleaning member being configured such that a support handle insertion part having an insertion space to which a support handle for supporting the sheet structure can be inserted at a predetermined direction is formed on the sheet structure, wherein the base sheet is formed in a tubular shape, a space is formed in the interior of the base sheet, the fiber bundles are joined to the outer peripheral surface of the base sheet in the sheet structure, and the space of the base sheet and the insertion space of the support handle insertion part are formed apart from one another. 1. A cleaning member comprising of at least a sheet structure in which a fiber bundle having a structure in which multiple fibers are bundled together are joined to a base sheet , and a configuration in which a support handle insertion part having an insertion space part which enables a support handle for supporting the sheet structure to insert in a predetermined direction is formed on the sheet structure ,wherein the base sheet is formed in a tubular shape and has a space part formed in the interior thereof,the sheet structure joins the fiber bundle to an outer peripheral surface of the base sheet, andthe space part of the base sheet and the insertion space part of the support handle insertion part are formed apart from each other.2. The cleaning member according to claim 1 , wherein the space part of the base sheet is greater than the insertion space part of the support handle insertion part.3. The cleaning member according to claim 1 ,the cleaning member is comprised of a plurality of fiber bundles and,wherein the plurality of fiber bundles is includes different color fiber bundles.4. The cleaning member according to claim 1 , wherein the support handle insertion part has a color different from parts except for the support ...

CLEANING SHEET AND CLEANING INSTRUMENT PACKAGE

Provided is a cleaning sheet which is capable of being mounted upon a plurality of retaining instruments, with a housing part thereof comprising an aperture and a housing space. The housing space further comprises a first housing region which is suited to a first retaining instrument, and a second housing region which is suited to a second retaining instrument. 1. A cleaning sheet configured to be attached to plural kinds of holders , comprising:sheet-like members, a receiving part configured to receive the holders by superposing the sheet-like members, and a bonded part that defines an outer edge of the receiving part by bonding the superposed sheet-like members, wherein:an insertion direction of the holders in the receiving part defines an insertion axis,the receiving part has an opening and a receiving space formed contiguously to the opening and extending in a direction of the insertion axis, andthe receiving space has a first receiving region for a first one of the holders and a second receiving region for a second one of the holders which is different from the first holder.2. The cleaning sheet as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the first holder has a first long part to be inserted into the receiving space and a first projection formed on the first long part,the second holder has a second long part to be inserted into the receiving space and a second projection formed on the second long part,the first receiving region is configured to receive the first projection, andthe second receiving region is configured to receive the second projection.3. The cleaning sheet as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first receiving region and the second receiving region are adjacent to each other in the direction of the insertion axis.4. The cleaning sheet as defined in claim 1 , wherein the bonded part has a first receiving region formation part for forming the first receiving region and a second receiving region formation part for forming the second receiving region.5. The ...

ROBOT CLEANER

A robot cleaner includes a main body forming an external appearance of the robot cleaner, moving units configured to move the main body, a cleaning module arranged at one side of the main body so as to contact a floor and rotated, a module driving unit arranged in the main body and rotating the cleaning module, and a dust pocket configured to remove foreign substances attached to the outer circumference of the cleaning module. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a main body forming an external appearance of the robot cleaner;a pair of spinning mops provided so as to contact a floor while being rotated in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction as viewed from the top, and moving the main body;a cleaning module provided so as to contact the floor, arranged at one side of the main body and rotated;a module driving unit arranged in the main body and rotating the cleaning module; anda dust pocket configured to contain foreign substances moved by the cleaning module.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning module comprises:a rotational member connected to the module driving unit so as to be rotated; anda cleaning member arranged along an outer circumference of the rotational member and contacting a floor surface.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the dust pocket comprises an opening through which foreign substances attached to an outer circumference of the cleaning member is introduced into the dust pocket claim 1 ,wherein the opening is open in the upward direction within the module housing.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , further comprising a foreign substance pocket configured to remove foreign substances attached to outer circumferences of the pair of spinning mops.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein:the cleaning module is arranged so as to be detachably attached to the side of the main body; andthe robot cleaner further comprises a coupler configured to fix the cleaning module installed in ...

CLEANER

A cleaner includes a body forming an external appearance, and a spin-mop cleaning module configured to support the body and including at least one spin-mop provided so as to come into contact with a floor while rotating in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from an upper side. The inclination angle of a lower surface of the spin mop is changeable relative to a horizontal plane. 1. A cleaner comprising:a body forming an external appearance; anda spin-mop cleaning module supporting the body and comprising at least one spin-mop provided to come into contact with a floor while rotating in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from an upper side,wherein the at least one spin-mop rotates about a tilting rotational axis so that an inclination angle of a lower surface of the spin mop is changeable relative to a horizontal plane, andwherein the spin-mop cleaning module further comprises at least one elastic member configured to apply an elastic force so that the inclination angle is increased.2. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the tilting rotational axis extends in a horizontal direction.3. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one spin mop is configured to be rotatable within a predetermined range about the tilting rotational axis.4. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the spin-mop cleaning module further comprises:a mop unit provided to come into contact with the floor;a rotating plate to which the mop unit is fixed;a spin shaft connected to an upper side of the rotating plate so as to rotate the rotating plate; anda tilting frame configured to rotatably support the spin shaft and configured to be rotatable about the tilting rotational axis relative to the body.5. The cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein the spin-mop cleaning module further comprises a tilting shaft supported by the body and disposed to penetrate the tilting frame claim 4 , the tilting shaft having the ...

CLEANING TOOL

A cleaning tool having at least one side opening and a cleaning roll at a cleaning head , wherein a dust guide surface for leading dust from a surface to be cleaned to the side opening is provided along a lower end of the side opening ; the cleaning roll is formed of an elastic roll having a surface covered with a thin film , and is rotatably arranged in a position to close the side opening and to be in contact with the surface to be cleaned; and the cleaning roll rotating according to movement of the cleaning head takes the dust through the dust guide surface into the side opening while pushing the dust against the surface to be cleaned. 1. A cleaning tool having at least one side opening and a cleaning roll at a cleaning head , whereina dust guide surface for leading dust from a surface to be cleaned to the side opening is provided along a lower end of the side opening;the cleaning roll is formed of an elastic roller having a surface covered with a thin film, and is rotatably arranged in a position to close the side opening and to be in contact with the surface to be cleaned; andthe cleaning roll rotating according to movement of the cleaning head takes the dust through the dust guide surface into the side opening while pushing the dust against the surface to be cleaned.2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1 , wherein a sheet-like wiper is provided on a lower surface of the cleaning head to be in contact with the surface to be cleaned.3. The cleaning tool according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning head has a dust container comprising the side opening claim 1 , and a sheet-like adhesive is provided on a bottom surface of the dust container.4. The cleaning tool according to claim 3 , wherein a cleaning sheet is removably provided on the lower surface of the cleaning head being contactable with the surface to be cleaned claim 3 , and the cleaning tool comprises the sheet-like wiper on one surface of the cleaning sheet and the sheet-like adhesive on the other ...

CLEANING DEVICE, CLOTH AND HOLDER

A cloth for a cleaning device having a support body with a first foldable frame element and a second foldable frame element includes: a first pocket and a second pocket, each pocket receiving a selected one of the frame elements; and a holder arranged inside each pocket. The holders and corresponding frame elements are automatically, without manual connection, connected together in a non-destructively detachable manner during movement of the frame elements into the pockets. 1: A cloth for a cleaning device , the cleaning device comprising a support body including a first foldable frame element and a second foldable frame element , the cloth comprising:a first pocket and a second pocket, each pocket being configured to receive a selected one of the frame elements; anda holder arranged inside each pocket,wherein the holders and corresponding frame elements are automatically, without manual connection, connected together in a non-destructively detachable manner during movement of the frame elements into the pockets.2: A holder configured to fix a cloth on a support body of a cleaning device , the support body including a first foldable frame element and a second foldable frame element , the holder comprising:a clip element.3: The holder of claim 2 , wherein the holder and a corresponding frame element are connected together in a positive locking manner.4: The holder of claim 2 , wherein the clip element is substantially C-shaped claim 2 , andwherein the clip element includes a lead-in chamfer configured for a corresponding frame element.5: The holder of claim 2 , wherein the holder further comprises a barbed hook.6: The holder of claim 5 , wherein the barbed hook includes lamellae.7: The holder of claim 6 , wherein the lamellae have a height that is at least 1.1 times greater than a frame element height of a corresponding frame element claim 6 , which corresponding frame element is received between the lamellae.8: The holder of claim 2 , wherein the holder includes an ...

Transversal Cleaning Apparatus

Apparatuses and methods of using and making apparatuses that may clean concave and convex surfaces are discussed. The apparatus may be capable of substantially contacting and cleaning concave, convex, planar, and non-planar surfaces. 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising:a handle comprising a first handle portion;at least two individual neck elements, wherein the at least two individual neck elements each include a first neck end and a second neck end opposite the first neck end, and wherein the second neck ends of the at least two individual neck elements are coupled to the first handle portion; anda composite cleaning head comprising at least two individual cleaning heads, wherein each of the individual cleaning heads includes top and bottom sides and a proximal portion connected to the first neck end of a one of the at least two individual neck elements and an opposing distal portion, wherein each of the individual cleaning heads includes at least one cleaning tool coupled to its bottom side, and wherein at least one of the cleaning tools of each individual cleaning head includes at least one of bristles, fibers, hair, filaments, wires, wool, abrasive material, pads, sponges, or a combination thereof;wherein the composite cleaning head is configured to deform responsively and reversibly along its longitudinal plane in response to pressure applied in the direction of a surface to be cleaned, such that the cleaning tools sufficiently contact concave, convex, other non-planar surfaces, and regular and irregular planar surfaces.2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the individual cleaning heads are arranged laterally adjacent to each other and along an axis substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal apparatus axis claim 1 , and wherein a longitudinal profile of at least two laterally adjacent individual cleaning heads is substantially flat when the individual cleaning heads are in a non-stressed position.3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING A BROOM OR MOP

A method and apparatus for illuminating a broom or mop, the method includes providing a mount. The mount has a first adjustable rod clamp, the adjustable rod clamp having an opening sufficiently large to hold a broom or mop handle, the first adjustable rod clamp attached to a second rod clamp by an articulating joint. The articulating joint allowing at least rotation between the first rod clamp and the second rod clamp. The second rod clamp has an opening sufficiently large to hold a flashlight. The method further includes mounting the first adjustable rod clamp on a broom or mop and mounting a flashlight on the second rod clamp. 1. A method of illuminating a broom or mop , the method comprising:providing a mount, the mount having a first adjustable rod clamp, the adjustable rod clamp having an opening sufficiently large to hold a broom or mop handle, the first adjustable rod clamp attached to a second rod clamp by an articulating joint, the articulating joint allowing at least rotation between the first rod clamp and the second rod clamp, wherein the articulating joint has indexed rotational positions, the second rod clamp having an opening sufficiently large to hold a flashlight;mounting the first adjustable rod clamp on a broom or mop; andmounting a flashlight on the second rod clamp.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mount is adjusted along the length of the broom to illuminate an area.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flashlight has at least 700 lumens.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first adjustable rod clamp has a cam member to secure the broom or mop handle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flashlight has an IP rating of XY claim 1 , wherein X is the first digit IP code and Y is the second digit IP code claim 1 , and X is at least 4 and Y is at least 5.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein second adjustable rod clamp has a cam arm member to secure the flashlight.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the second adjustable rod clamp opening has ...

PRE-LOADED FLOOR WIPES WITH IMPROVED PICKUP

A pre-loaded cleaning substrate, and related systems and methods for picking up particles with an aspect ratio (L/D) greater than 300 (e.g., hair), or greater than 1200 (e.g., particularly long hairs). The substrate (e.g., a nonwoven) may include only a single layer of material. The pre-loaded substrate is loaded (e.g., during manufacture) with a cleaning composition. The fibers of the substrate may have an average diameter less than 15 μm, the substrate may have an air permeability of 35 ft/min to 75 ft/min, and the liquid cleaning composition may have a surface tension of less than about 50 dynes/cm. Together, the combination of the particular substrate and cleaning composition may facilitate markedly improved ability to pick up high L/D aspect ratio particle debris (e.g., such as hair), while retaining such particles (e.g., providing hair retention index values of at least 20). 1. A cleaning and particle removal system comprising: (a) a handle;', '(b) a cleaning head attachable to said handle configured to receive a cleaning substrate;', '(c) a disposable cleaning substrate attachable to the cleaning head including a single layer material configured to be attached to the cleaning head; and, '(i) a cleaning implement comprising (a) a solvent;', '(b) a surface tension modifier;', 'c) wherein the cleaning composition is loaded onto the cleaning substrate to form a pre-loaded cleaning substrate which has a retention index of at least 20 and a surface tension of less than 50 dynes/cm, which enables particle pick up and retention of particles with a L/D aspect ratio of at least 3000 to the pre-loaded cleaning substrate., '(ii) a cleaning composition comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pre-loaded cleaning substrate has an air permeability from about 35 ft/min to about 60 ft/min and picks up more than 40% of particles with a L/D aspect ratio of at least 1200.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pre-loaded cleaning substrate has an air permeability of about ...

Lever-type mop and bucket for the same

A lever-type mop has a base, a cleaning unit, a connecting seat and a rod. The cleaning unit is attached on the bottom of the base. The rod is connected pivotally to the base through the connecting seat. The base has notches and the rod has a corresponding limiting protrusion. A bucket operated in coordination with the lever-type mop has an inclined surface and a straining board mounted under the inclined surface. When straining the cleaning unit, the base and the cleaning unit are put on the straining board and the rod is pivoted downward. With the abutting forces from the limiting protrusion and the inclined surface on opposite sides, the cleaning unit is squeezed. Therefore, the mop and the bucket have simple structures to achieve the purpose of squeezing the cleaning unit without touching the cleaning unit directly by the user's hand.

Mop For Cleaning

This invention is a cleaning mop that is made differently to mops currently on the market, and in particular, part of this invention is the structure of the edges and the way they are made for this mop; and the invention has an appearance and a method for being used that is similar to traditional cleaning cloths, except that advantageously it has no stitching along the perimeter edges.

Double-Handle Mop

A double-handle mop includes a floor cleaning apparatus, a support shaft, a bend shaft, and a handle. The support and bend shaft are collectively optimized leverage to apply pressure to clean floors, without having to bend over. The bend shaft includes a first elongated section, a second elongated section, and a bend section as the bend shaft is formed into a V-shaped body. The first elongated section is terminally connected to a first shaft end of the support shaft. The second elongated section is terminally connected to a second shaft end of the support shaft. The first and second elongated sections are terminally connected to each other by the bend section, opposite the support shaft. The first shaft end is concentrically mounted with an extension tube of the floor cleaning apparatus. The second shaft end is adjacently connected with the handle that engages with the user. 1. A double-handle mop comprises:a floor cleaning apparatus;a support shaft;a bend shaft;a handle;the bend shaft comprises a first elongated section, a second elongated section, and a bend section;the first elongated section being terminally connected to a first shaft end of the support shaft;the second elongated section being terminally connected to a second shaft end of the support shaft;the first elongated section being terminally connected to a first end of the bend section, opposite of the first shaft end;the second elongated section being terminally connected a second end of the bend section, opposite of the second shaft end;the first shaft end being concentrically mounted within a mounting body of the floor cleaning apparatus; andthe second shaft end being adjacently connected to the handle.2. The double-handle mop as claimed in comprises:the floor cleaning apparatus further comprises a mop head;the mop head being adjacently attached to the mounting body; andthe mop head being oppositely positioned to the first shaft end, about the mounting body.3. The double-handle mop as claimed in ...

Applicator for Sanitizing and/or Disinfecting Solution

A textile applicator for application of a sanitizing and/or disinfecting solution to a surface. The applicator incorporates a plurality of direct spun polyester microfiber yarns to define a textile surface which does not bind or inactivate quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine-based or peracetic and/or other peroxygen based sanitizing and/or disinfecting agents. Thus, the sanitizing and/or disinfecting agent is readily released to the surface being treated without any requirement of pre-loading surface binding sites or applying a charge-modifying surface treatment.

Linear textile structure

A linear textile structure has at least two strands, wherein a first strand has microfibers and a second strand encloses the first strand, wherein the structure may provide a stable linear textile structure, by which the most effective cleaning possible can be achieved with minimum effort. Both strands can be brought into contact together at least in some sections and simultaneously with a surface to be cleaned.

Wide Area Mop

A wide area mop is a device that is utilized to clean a large surface area such as an indoor court. The device features a rectangular mop base onto which a grommeted foldable cleaning cloth is removably attached via a plurality of fasteners and a plurality of hook fasteners. The rectangular mop base is physically dragged along behind the user via a pull cord, allowing the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth to accumulate dirt and grime. A set of circular weight plates is placed atop the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth once the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth is folded onto and secured to the rectangular mop base. The set of circular weight plates is able to provide additional weight to the rectangular mop base and the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth, allowing the device to more effectively scrub a surface. 1. A wide area mop comprises:a rectangular mop base;a grommeted foldable cleaning cloth;a plurality of fasteners;a pull cord;a first cord fastener;a second cord fastener;the rectangular mop base comprises a first longitudinal end and a second base end;the rectangular mop base being removably enveloped by the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth;the plurality of fasteners being engaged with the rectangular mop base through the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth;the first cord fastener being mounted into the first longitudinal end;the second cord fastener being mounted into the second longitudinal end; andthe pull cord being tethered to the first cord fastener and to the second cord fastener.2. The wide area mop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first cord fastener and the second cord fastener are loops.3. The wide area mop as claimed in further comprises:a set of fastener openings;the set of fastener openings being evenly distributed across the rectangular mop base;the set of fastener openings traversing into the rectangular mop base; andeach of the plurality of fasteners being engaged into a corresponding fastener opening from the set of fastener openings.4. The ...

ROLLER MOP CAPABLE OF SELF-CLEANING

A roller mop capable of self-cleaning, comprising a pull rod (), a mop head component (), and a cleaning basin capable of holding the mop head component (). The pull rod () is grasped by a person to operate; a motor () in the mop head component () drives a roller () to clean the ground; after the mopping is ended, the mop head component () can be put in the cleaning basin for charging and washing with water. The roller mop provided with a trash bin () can receive a number of small trashes; labor intensity is reduced due to the driving of the motor (); the mop can perform continuous operation, and thus high cleaning efficiency is achieved; moreover, the mop has a self-cleaning effect, and is easy to use. 14111. A roller mop capable of self-cleaning , comprising a pull rod () , a mop head component () , and a cleaning basin capable of holding the mop head component ();{'b': 2', '5', '4', '8', '7', '6, 'the pull rod is grasped by a person to operate, and is provided with a control circuit therein, and a battery (), a power-on button (), a self-cleaning button (), a signal contact piece () and a charging contact piece () that are electrically connected to the control circuit; the outside of the pull rod is provided with a hook ();'}{'b': 15', '10', '17, 'the mop head component comprises a shell, and the rear end of the shell is hinged to the bottom of the pull rod; the inside of the shell is provided with a motor () controlled by the control circuit; the motor drives a roller () at the outside thereof, and the lower part of the roller is exposed from the front of the shell to clean the ground; inside the shell, a trash bin () is provided near the roller;'}{'b': 46', '48', '49', '29', '31', '28', '47', '46', '24', '8', '7', '24, 'i': a', 'a, 'the cleaning basin comprises a basin body (), and the inside of the basin body is provided with an upper and lower superposed a cleaning chamber () and an outlet chamber (); the cleaning chamber is open upward for holding the mop ...

DISPOSABLE DUSTING CLOTH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A disposable cleaning wipe that can used by hand or by attachment to a sweeper is provided wherein the cleaning wipe has tacky pick-up material concentrated at its working surfaces as opposed to within its intermediate region. 2. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of tacky material at both working surfaces is greater than the concentration of tacky material within the intermediate region.3. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 2 , wherein the concentration of tacky material at the working surfaces is approximately the same.4. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the wipe is shaped to conform to the surface of a sweeper mop head and to be attached thereto.5. A sweeper mop comprising a handle and a sweeper mop head wherein the disposable cleaning wipe according to is attached to the sweeper mop head.6. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the wipe comprises polyester staple fiber having a fineness of 7 to 35 dtex.7. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the wipe has a basis weight of 100 to 110 grams per square meter.8. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the tacky material is a pressure sensitive adhesive.9. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 8 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is chosen from the group consisting of a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive claim 8 , a water-based pressure sensitive adhesive claim 8 , and an oil-based pressure sensitive adhesive.10. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the wipe comprises a polyester wadding.11. The disposable cleaning wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the wipe comprises a polyester non-woven web.12. A method of manufacturing a disposable cleaning wipe comprising the steps of:(a) forming a non-woven or woven material having two opposing working surfaces at the exterior of the material and an intermediate region between the two ...

ALL SURFACE CLEANROOM MOP

A cleanroom mop for cleaning all critical surfaces within a cleanroom. The cleanroom mop includes a mop head frame with at least one hollow area within the mop head frame that is accessible by at least one opening located on the top of the mop head frame, a handle attached to the mop head frame, and a mop head that is attachable to the mop head frame which has opposing sides and at least one snap fastener on each of the opposing sides where the snap fasteners can be snapped together to connect the opposing sides of the mop head. 1. A clean room mop head comprising:a mop head frame having a top, a bottom, and at least one opening located on the top of the mop head frame; anda mop head having a generally rectangular shape with two opposing short sides and two opposing long sides and at least one snap fastener positioned along the two opposing long sides such that said at least one snap fastener is in alignment with said at least one opening located on the top of the mop head frame so that said at least one snap fastener can be snapped together and pushed into said at least one opening on the top of the mop head frame.2. The clean room mop head of further comprising a removable press clip contained within each of the at least one openings on the top of the mop head frame for securing the mop head to the mop head frame.3. The clean room mop head of wherein the removable press clip is flexible and generally star shaped having a small open center and a plurality of slits extending from the small open center.4. The clean room mop head of wherein the at least one opening on the top of the mop head frame is flexible and generally star shaped having a small open center and a plurality of slits extending from the small open center.5. The clean room mop room head of wherein the mop head comprises a foam layer completely encased between a top layer and a bottom layer of polyester fabric.6. The clean room mop room head of wherein the foam layer comprises a fine pore foam layer ...

DEVICE WITH EXPANDABLE CLEANING HEAD

The present invention relates to a cleaning device and in particular, to such a cleaning device that is adapted to having a controllable and expandable cleaning surface head. The expandable cleaning surface head is associated with a handle where movement in the vertical direction of the handle is adapted to horizontal movement that controls the size of cleaning surface head. 1102101041102010210411010410220110) A device having a variable width cleaning (head) surface , the device including a handle assembly () provided in the vertical axis () , an adaptor assembly () and a cleaning head assembly () provided in the horizontal axis () , said handle assembly () is functionally associated with said adaptor assembly () which in turn is functionally associated with said cleaning head assembly () , wherein said adaptor assembly () provides for translating vertical movement (up or down) along the vertical axis of said handle assembly () to horizontal movement (left or right) along the horizontal axis () of said cleaning head assembly ().210610420106110120) The cleaning device of further comprising an interface layer () functionally associated with said adaptor assembly () and configured to move along the horizontal axis () claim 1 , said interface layer () provided to couple with a cleaning head assembly () that is provided in the form of interchangeable cleaning heads ().3120) The cleaning device of wherein said interchangeable cleaning heads () are selected from the group consisting of: broom brush claim 2 , squeegee claim 2 , floor sweeper claim 2 , brush head claim 2 , mop head claim 2 , cloth claim 2 , and statically charged cloth.4106106120c) The device of wherein said interface layer () further comprises at least one connecter () provided to facilitate coupling with said interchangeable cleaning heads ().5106c) The device of wherein said at least one connector () is provided in the form selected from the group consisting of: snap fit connector; male and female ...

Spin-Dryable Mop

In a spin-dryable mop, a handle includes upper and lower tubes. A spinning mechanism movably connects the upper tube to the lower tube. The spinning mechanism rotates the upper tube on the lower tube when the upper tube moves axially on the lower tube. A locking mechanism includes a sleeve and a quick-release. The sleeve is secured to the upper tube and located at a place where the upper tube is connected to the lower tube. The sleeve includes an opening. The quick-release is connected to the sleeve in the opening. The quick-release includes a cam extending through the opening to press the lower tube to keep the upper tube in position on the lower tube. A spin-drying mechanism includes a net for movably receiving the lower tube and a shelter for rotationally receiving the net. A mop head is connected to the lower tube. 1. A spin-dryable mop including:a handle including an upper tube and a lower tube, wherein the upper tube receives the lower tube;a spinning mechanism for movably connecting the upper tube to the lower tube, wherein the spinning mechanism rotates the upper tube relative to the lower tube when the upper tube is moved axially relative to the lower tube;a locking mechanism including a sleeve and a quick-release, wherein the sleeve is secured to the upper tube and located at a place where the upper tube is connected to the lower tube, wherein the sleeve includes an opening, wherein the quick-release is connected to the sleeve in the opening, wherein the quick-release includes a cam extending through the opening to press the lower tube to keep the upper tube in position relative to the lower tube;a spin-drying mechanism including a shelter and a net, wherein the net movably receives the lower tube, wherein the shelter rotationally receives the net; anda mop head connected to a lower end of the lower tube.2. The spin-dryable mop according to claim 1 , wherein the spinning mechanism includes:a cap inserted in and secured to the upper tube;a screw secured to ...

Cleaning Tool for large appliances

Disclosed is a cleaning tool for large appliances. The cleaning tool includes a telescoping handle having a substantially cylindrical configuration. Further, the cleaning tool includes an elongated hard foam core providing an opening at one end extending within the elongated hard foam core which forms a hollow channel, wherein the channel being adapted to receive a portion of the telescoping handle within the body of the elongated hard foam core. Further, the cleaning tool includes a cloth cover configured to enclose the elongated hard foam. 1. A cleaning tool comprising:a telescoping handle having a substantially cylindrical configuration;an elongated hard foam core providing an opening at one end extending within the elongated hard foam core which forms a hollow channel, wherein the channel being adapted to receive a portion of the telescoping handle within the body of the elongated hard foam core; anda cloth cover configured to enclose the elongated hard foam.2. The cleaning tool of wherein the telescoping handle is fabricated from a rigid claim 1 , durable material.3. The cleaning tool of wherein the telescoping handle includes 2 segments.4. The cleaning tool of wherein the telescoping handle includes an elongated tube and an elongated rod slidably positioned within the elongated tube.5. The cleaning tool of wherein the telescoping handle is 4.5 feet in length when fully extended.6. The cleaning tool of wherein the end of the telescoping handle is threaded and the channel is formed to receive this end by means of a threaded claim 1 , substantially rigid sleeve.7. The cleaning tool of wherein the telescoping handle is rotatably mounted in the channel.8. The cleaning tool of wherein the telescoping handle is graspable to facilitate manipulation of the elongated hard foam core and cloth cover to scrub the interior of a large appliance.9. The cleaning tool of wherein the cloth cover is fabricated from a microfiber cloth with nylon bristles.10. The cleaning tool of ...

MOP HEADS MADE OF POLYESTER WICKING FIBER

The present invention is directed to mop heads which comprise polyester wicking fibers which assist in absorbing, holding, and applying disinfectant/antimicrobial composition without removing the active disinfectant such as quaternary ammonium salts from the composition. 1. A mop head comprising in part a fluid absorbing and/or wicking polyester staple fiber.2. The mop head of claim 1 , wherein the mop head is a string mop head comprising polyester staple spun yarns3. The mop head of claim 1 , wherein the mop head comprises a fabric.4. The mop head of claim 1 , and having at least 300% liquid absorbency.5. The mop head of claim 3 , wherein the mop head fabric is a nonwoven fabric.6. The mop head of claim 2 , wherein polyester staple spun yarn sinks when laid on water.7. The mop head of claim 1 , comprising in part a polyester staple fiber chosen from the group of fibers consisting of polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polymethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polybutylene terephthalate claim 1 , or blends thereof.8. The mop head of claim 7 , wherein said polyester staple fiber is round claim 7 , non-round claim 7 , solid claim 7 , hollow claim 7 , or porous or bicomponent in cross section claim 7 , or a mixture of two or more of these.9. The mop head of claim 8 , wherein said non-round fiber is dogbone claim 8 , oval claim 8 , trilobal claim 8 , hexalobal claim 8 , elliptical claim 8 , crescent claim 8 , or with exterior channels in cross section.10. The mop head of claim 7 , wherein said polyester staple fiber is a microfiber.11. The mop head of wherein said polyester staple fiber comprises a wicking finish of hydrophilic surfactants claim 7 , wetting agents claim 7 , or blends thereof.12. The mop head of claim 11 , wherein said wicking finish comprises nonionic and ionic surfactants and wetting agents13. The mop head of claim 11 , wherein wicking finish comprises in part stearyl alcohol claim 11 , potassium dihexyl phosphate claim 11 , 2-ethylhexyl ester claim 11 , ...

Cleaning article having discrete seal bonds

A cleaning article having a layer of tow fibers and a layer of sheet material, joined together in a laminated construction. The layer of tow fibers and the sheet may be joined together at a spine. The spine is a seal between the adjacent, superimposed layer(s) of fibers and sheet(s). The seal comprises a plurality of individual bonds. The bonds overlap in the longitudinal direction and optionally in the transverse direction. This arrangement provides, at least, the benefit of less instantaneous energy draw when forming the seal using thermal bonding.

MOP ASSEMBLY

A mop assembly includes a mop handle having a distal end portion with an exterior surface. The mop assembly also includes a mop suspension member having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The suspension member is mounted on the handle distal end portion and is adapted to suspend the mop from a support structure. The mop suspension member has a seated operating position wherein the exterior surface of the suspension member is positioned substantially entirely within a recessed space that is recessed from the exterior surface of the distal end portion. The suspension member has at least one linearly extended operating position wherein at least a portion of the mop suspension member is positioned outwardly of the recessed space. 1. A mop assembly comprising:a mop handle having a distal end portion with an exterior surface; a seated operating position wherein said exterior surface of said suspension member is positioned substantially entirely within a recessed space that is recessed from said distal end portion exterior surface; and', 'at least one linearly extended operating positions wherein at least a portion of said mop suspension member is positioned outside of said recessed space., 'a mop suspension member having an exterior surface and an interior surface and being mounted on said handle distal end portion and adapted to suspend said mop from a support structure; said mop suspension member comprising21. The mop assembly of claim , said mop suspension member and said handle terminal end defining a closed loop when said suspension member is in said extended operating position.3. The mop assembly of said mop suspension member being linearly displaceable relative said handle.4. The mop assembly of claim 1 , said mop suspension member being rotatably displaceable relative said handle.5. The mop assembly of claim 3 , said mop suspension member being rotatably displaceable relative said handle.6. The mop assembly of claim 2 , said mop suspension member being ...

ROTATING MOP HANDLE AND BUCKET ASSEMBLY

A mopping assembly includes a mop bucket having a basket and an interior track formed on an inner surface thereof and a mop having a mop head configured to engage the basket. The basket engages the track on an interior surface of the bucket, so that the basket transitions within an interior portion of the bucket in a vertical direction along the longitudinal axis of the bucket, and the track includes a stop having a notch portion, and wherein the basket is configured to access the notch portion via one or more access paths. 110-. (canceled)11. A mopping assembly , comprising:a mop bucket having an interior portion;a basket disposed in the interior portion of the mop bucket; anda mop having a handle and a mop head, wherein the mop head releasably engages the basket;wherein the handle includes a first piece, a second piece, a rotating mechanism, and a locking mechanism, wherein the first and second pieces nest in a telescoping relationship and are axially and rotationally movable with respect to each other, the second piece of the handle removably engages the mop head, and the locking mechanism is configured to lock the first and second pieces in a fixed position relative to one another;wherein the rotating mechanism includes a spiral track, wherein the spiral track is disposed in the second piece, an end of the first piece is configured to engage and transition along the spiral track, and wherein the rotating mechanism comprises a clutch mechanism; andwherein when the first and second pieces are moveable relative to one another, the second piece of the handle is engaged with the mop head, and the mop head is engaged with the basket, application of a downward force on the first piece causes the end of the first piece to transition along the spiral track disposed in the second piece, thereby rotating the mop head and the basket.12. The mopping assembly of claim 11 , wherein the interior portion of the mop bucket includes a plurality of tracks on a surface thereof claim ...