Abstract

Aspects described herein generally relate to a cleaning system, such as a cleaning implement with a primary cleaning member and a removable secondary cleaning member, in particular a mop assembly with a primary cleaning member and a removable secondary cleaning member. The primary cleaning member may be a sponge based cleaning member and the secondary cleaning member may be a scrubbing brush or similar handheld scrubbing member. The scrubbing brush may have an attachment member that includes a pair of rails and a tab assembly that helps to releasably connect the scrubbing brush to a connecting member of the mop assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/20 - Mops
• A46B 15/00 - Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
• A47L 13/12 - Implements with several different treating devices
• A47L 13/14 - Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices

Abstract

A spin mop and bucket system to assist in dewatering a mop is disclosed. The spin mop may have a handle assembly slidably connected with a spiral member, and a mop head that is attached to the spiral member. When the handle assembly moves along the spiral member, the spiral member rotates causing the mop head to rotate. The mop head may articulate relative to the handle assembly and may be pivotally connected to the spiral member and also pivotally connected to a swivel member located between the spiral member and a mop head base. The mop head may be received in a wringer basket of a bucket assembly, such that when the mop head spins, the wringer basket spins to expel any excess fluid from the mop head.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/20 - Mops
• A47L 13/42 - Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing - Details
• A47L 13/58 - Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets

Abstract

Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to a cleaning implement that includes a wringer structure that is slidable along an elongate shaft member. The wringer structure further includes a removably coupled scrubbing brush structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/20 - Mops

Abstract

Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to novel wringers having convex regions with a plurality of drain exits. In some embodiments, concave regions are also provided. The concave regions are substantially devoid of any drain exits. An upper portion of the wringer may be substantially cylindrical or conic-cylindrical and a lower portion may be neither cylindrical nor conic- cylindrical. The bottom perimeter of the bottom may define a square-like shape. Further aspects relate to novel connection assemblies. Certain assemblies may have a top portion with a vertical wall that is configured to position mop fibers along a vertical axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/142 - Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing devices having torsional squeezing or wringing action
• A47L 13/24 - Frames for mops; Mop heads

Abstract

Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to novel wringers having convex regions with a plurality of drain exits. In some embodiments, concave regions are also provided. The concave regions are substantially devoid of any drain exits. An upper portion of the wringer may be substantially cylindrical or conic-cylindrical and a lower portion may be neither cylindrical nor conic- cylindrical. The bottom perimeter of the bottom may define a square-like shape. Further aspects relate to novel connection assemblies. Certain assemblies may have a top portion with a vertical wall that is configured to position mop fibers along a vertical axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/59 - Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets with movable squeezing members
• A47L 13/24 - Frames for mops; Mop heads

Abstract

A mop with a handle includes a plurality of mop fibers coupled to the handle. The mop includes a grip mounted on the handle, and a collar that is slidably positioned on the handle. The collar can be secured to the grip when not in use. The collar may include one or more tabs with a ramp for engagement with a ridge located on the grip that, in operation, allows for detachably coupling of the collar to the grip. The ramp is configured so that it extends a sufficient distance from the tab so as to cause the tab to flex when the collar is attached to the grip. In operation, a user can uncouple the collar from the grip and slide the collar over the mop fibers and use the collar to wring the mop fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/20 - Mops