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EP 0958776 B1 20020403 - Reversible Mop

Title (en)

Reversible Mop

Title (de)

Wende-Wischmop

Title (fr)

Balai à franges réversible

Publication

EP 0958776 B1 20020403 (DE)

Application

EP 99109619 A 19990514

Priority

DE 19823044 A 19980522

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0958776A1] The mop has a rectangular base (2) with opposing clamping pockets (14,16) to receive a clamping frame for the holder pegs. The clamping pockets are formed from a cover material fastened to the base material at the ends (8,10) of the base. The mop forms a cleaning face on both sides.

IPC 1-7

A47L 13/20

IPC 8 full level

A47L 13/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47L 13/20 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB IT LI NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0958776 A1 19991124; EP 0958776 B1 20020403; AT E215339 T1 20020415; DE 19823044 C1 19991007; DE 59901096 D1 20020508

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99109619 A 19990514; AT 99109619 T 19990514; DE 19823044 A 19980522; DE 59901096 T 19990514