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EP 1 790 268 A1 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication: |
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30.05.2007 Bulletin 2007/22 |
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Date of filing: 23.11.2005 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE
SI SK TR |
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AL BA HR MK YU |
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Applicants: |
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- Olive Castillo, Marc
08014 Barcelona (ES)
- Sanjurjo Roqueta, José
08014 Barcelona (ES)
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Inventors: |
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- Olive Castillo, Marc
08014 Barcelona (ES)
- Sanjurjo Roqueta, José
08014 Barcelona (ES)
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Representative: Esteban Perez-Serrano, Maria Isabel et al |
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UDAPI & ASOCIADOS
Explanada, 8 28040 Madrid 28040 Madrid (ES) |
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Mop bucket with drain |
(57) The present invention relates to a mop bucket with drain (2) that can be emptied
into a toilet (1) without having to lift it from the floor. The mop bucket with drain
is characterised in that its base is located at a height sufficiently above floor
level to overcome the height of a toilet (1), said base comprising a drainage means
(2) that allows emptying the bucket directly into the toilet (1) without having to
lift it or turn it.
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OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a mop bucket with drain that can be emptied into
a toilet without having to raise the bucket from the floor.
[0002] The mop bucket with drain is characterised in that its base is located at a height
sufficiently above floor level to overcome the height of a toilet, and is provided
in said base with a drainage means that allow emptying the bucket directly without
having to lift it or turn it.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Mop buckets available in the market are often heavy and unmanageable when they are
full of water. This is a great drawback, such as for elderly persons, particularly
at the time of emptying the bucket as it is necessary to lift it to the height of
the toilet in order to pour the water out.
[0004] The present invention solves this drawback, as it provides an easily portable bucket
with a drainage means that makes it unnecessary to lift the bucket to the height of
the toilet to empty it.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention consists of a mop bucket with a drain, characterised in that
its base is located at a height above the floor greater than the normal height of
a toilet, and is provided in said base with a drainage means that allows emptying
the bucket directly into the toilet without having to lift it or turn it.
[0006] In order to simplify emptying the bucket, its base has an inclined profile that leads
the water towards the drain.
[0007] The bucket disclosed herein is also provided with wheels that simplify its transport.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The present descriptive memory is completed by a set of drawings which illustrate
the preferred embodiment, in no way meant to limit the invention.
[0009] Figure 1 is a perspective representation of the mop bucket and a standard toilet.
[0010] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the mop bucket.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
[0011] The present invention relates to a mop bucket with a drain, characterised in that
its base is located at a height sufficiently above floor level to overcome the height
of a toilet (1), and is provided with a drainage means (2) that allows emptying the
bucket directly into the toilet (1) without having to lift it or turn it.
[0012] The bucket is also provided with wheels (5) that simplify its transport.
[0013] The bucket disclosed herein has drainage means (2) consisting of an orifice made
in the base of the bucket, protected by a plug. This drainage orifice can lead outside
directly or through a retractile tube (4) which is extended when emptying the bucket
and then collected in a space (4.1) provided for such purpose. To allow a proper emptying
of the bucket, its base has an inclined profile (3) that leads the water to the drain
(2).
[0014] As the bucket is raised above floor level, an empty space is left between its base
and the wheels (5) which can be used in several ways. For example, as shown in figure
1, a tray can be placed in said space to hold various items, or a number of compartments
and drawers (7) can be installed to house the cleaning utensils.
[0015] The bucket taught is rectangular in shape, with the mop wringer (8) located at the
end opposite the drain (2).
[0016] The essence of this invention is not affected by variations in the materials, shape,
size, and arrangement of the component elements, which are described in a non-limiting
manner that should allow its reproduction by an expert.
1. Mop bucket with drain, characterised in that its base is located at a height sufficiently above floor level to overcome the height
of a toilet (1) and comprises a drainage means (2) that allows emptying the bucket
directly into the toilet (1) without having to lift it or turn it.
2. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 1, characterised in that the lower base of the bucket has an inclined profile (3) for proper drainage.
3. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 1, characterised in that it has wheels (5) for transporting it.
4. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 1, characterised in that the drainage means (2) are an orifice protected by a plug.
5. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 4, characterised in that the drainage orifice communicates with a retractile tube (4) that is extended when
the bucket is drained.
6. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 1, characterised in that it has a lower tray (6) for holding items.
7. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 1, characterised in that it has a number of compartments and drawers (7) for housing cleaning utensils.
8. Mop bucket with drain, according to claim 1, characterised in that it has a rectangular shape with the mop wringer (8) located at the end opposite the
drain (2).