Global Patent Index - EP 1142526 A1

EP 1142526 A1 20011010 - Wringer mop with removable mop head

Title (en)

Wringer mop with removable mop head

Title (de)

Auswringbarer Mop mit austauschbarem Mopkopf

Title (fr)

Balai essorable à tête amovible

Publication

EP 1142526 A1 20011010 (EN)

Application

EP 00126195 A 20001130

Priority

US 51883000 A 20000306

Abstract (en)

A mop (10) has an angled handle (12) and a working end (24) with a pair of opposed rollers (30). An actuator (14) on the mop (10) can be moved between a replacement position, a wringing position, and an intermediate use position. When in the replacement position, a mop head (16) can be removably attached to the working end (24) of the handle (12) by sliding the mop head (16) sideways so an arm (82) on a connector (18) passes between a shoulder (72) and a bridge (70) on the mop head (16). The connector (18) has a loop (84) at its upper end, and is connected to a slotted mounting stem (48) on an actuator (14). The mop head (16) is also provided with a threaded aperture (74) and slots (76), allowing it to be used in other mops. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A47L 13/144; A47L 13/12

IPC 8 full level

A47L 13/12 (2006.01); A47L 13/144 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

A47L 13/12 (2013.01 - EP US); A47L 13/144 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

US 2002029433 A1 20020314; EP 1142526 A1 20011010; US 2004016072 A1 20040129

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 92576101 A 20010809; EP 00126195 A 20001130; US 60832503 A 20030627