U.S. patent application number 15/686766 was filed with the patent office on 2019-02-28 for combination mop and broom.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael O. Weliver. Invention is credited to Michael O. Weliver.
Application Number | 20190059681 15/686766 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 65436581 |
Filed Date | 2019-02-28 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190059681 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Weliver; Michael O. |
February 28, 2019 |
COMBINATION MOP AND BROOM
Abstract
An all-in-one multi-functional implement that mops a floor in
any direction without rotating the implement, is wrung outable,
sweeps the floor in any direction without rotating the implement,
and scrubs the floor from any direction without rotating the
implement. The all-in-one multi-functional implement includes a
handle, a mop head, and a broom and scrubber head. The handle has a
longitudinal axis. The mop head is affixed to the handle and mops
the floor in the any direction without rotating the handle about
the longitudinal axis thereof. The broom and scrubber head is
affixed to the handle, sweeps the floor in the any direction
without rotating the handle about the longitudinal axis thereof,
and scrubs the floor from the any direction without rotating the
handle about the longitudinal axis thereof.
Inventors: |
Weliver; Michael O.;
(Crawfordsville, IN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Weliver; Michael O. |
Crawfordsville |
IN |
US |
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Family ID: |
65436581 |
Appl. No.: |
15/686766 |
Filed: |
August 25, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 13/252 20130101;
A47L 13/24 20130101; A47L 13/142 20130101; A46B 5/0008 20130101;
A47L 13/12 20130101; A46B 2200/302 20130101; A46B 15/0055
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47L 13/12 20060101
A47L013/12; A47L 13/142 20060101 A47L013/142; A47L 13/24 20060101
A47L013/24; A46B 15/00 20060101 A46B015/00 |
Claims
1. An all-in-one multi-functional implement for mopping a floor in
any direction without rotating said implement, for wringing out the
mopping, for sweeping the floor in any direction without rotating
said implement, and for scrubbing the floor in any direction
without rotating said implement, said all-in-one multi-functional
implement comprising: a) a handle; b) a mop head; and c) a broom
and scrubber head; wherein said handle has a longitudinal axis;
wherein said mop head is affixed to said handle; wherein said mop
head is for mopping the floor in any direction without rotating
said handle about said longitudinal axis thereof; wherein said
broom and scrubber head is affixed to said handle; wherein said
broom and scrubber head is for sweeping the floor in any direction
without rotating said handle about said longitudinal axis thereof;
and wherein said broom and scrubber head is for scrubbing the floor
in any direction without rotating said handle about said
longitudinal axis thereof.
2. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, further
comprising a wringer assembly; and wherein said wringer assembly is
for wringing out the mopping.
3. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 2, wherein
said wringer assembly selectively exposes said broom and scrubber
head.
4. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said handle has a longitudinal axis.
5. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said handle is slender.
6. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said handle is elongated.
7. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said handle has a proximal end.
8. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said handle has a distal end.
9. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 8, wherein
said broom and scrubber head is fixedly attached to said distal end
of said handle.
10. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said mop head is movably mounted up and down said handle, and
thereby having an up position and a down position,
respectively.
11. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said mop head is concentric with said handle.
12. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 1, wherein
said mop head is concentric with said broom and scrubber head.
13. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 10, wherein
said mop head is disposed completely outside and around said broom
and scrubber head so when said mop head is in said down position
thereof only said mop head touches said floor, and when said mop
head is in said up position thereof only said broom and scrubber
head touch the floor.
14. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 10, wherein
when said mop head is in said down position thereof, said broom and
scrubber head is hidden from view, and when said mop head is in
said up position thereof, said broom and scrubber head is visible
for use.
15. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 2, wherein
said wringer assembly comprises a spring-loaded button.
16. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 15, wherein
said spring-loaded button of said wringer assembly is operationally
disposed on said handle.
17. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 15, wherein
said spring-loaded button of said wringer assembly is operationally
disposed on said handle, approximately midway therealong.
18. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 15, wherein
said wringer assembly comprises a collar.
19. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 18, wherein
said collar of said wringer assembly is fixedly attached to said
mop head.
20. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 18, wherein
said collar of said wringer assembly is free to move up and down
said handle.
21. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 18, wherein
said collar of said wringer assembly has a through bore.
22. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 21, wherein
said through bore of said collar of said wringer assembly extends
radially therethrough.
23. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 21, wherein
said through bore of said collar of said wringer assembly
selectively receives said spring-loaded button of said wringer
assembly.
24. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 21, when
said broom and scrubber head is to be used, said collar of said
wringer assembly is pulled up said handle until said through bore
of said collar of said wringer assembly receives said spring-loaded
button of said wringer assembly, locking in place.
25. The all-in-one multi-functional implement of claim 21, when
said mop head is for wringing out, said spring-loaded button of
said wringer assembly is pressed in, releasing said spring-loaded
button of said wringer assembly from said through bore of said
collar of said wringer assembly, unlocking said collar of said
wringer assembly, to thereby allow said collar of said wringer
assembly to be rotated relative to said handle taking said mop head
with said collar of said wringer assembly and wringing said mop
head out.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to a mop, and more
particularly, a combination mop and broom.
Description of the Prior Art
[0002] Numerous innovations for combination mops and scrubbers have
been provided in the prior art that will be described. Even though
these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual
purposes to which they address, however, they differ from the
present invention.
[0003] A FIRST EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 399,223, Published/Issued on
Mar. 5, 1889, to Varney teaches a combined mob and brush holder
including a plate having depending flanges at its edges,
binding-screws mounted in the flanges to secure the brush, and a
clamping bar mounted on the upper side of the plate to secure the
mop.
[0004] A SECOND EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 732,743, Published/Issued on
Jul. 7, 1903, to Held teaches a utensil including a fixed clamping
jaw having attaching-slots extending transversely there through,
attaching apparatus located above the jaw, a brush-attaching plate
having curved lugs on one edge thereof adapted to be inserted
through the attaching-slots in the clamping-jaw and engage
therewith and provided with an upwardly-projecting resilient member
having depressions therein adapted to engage with and be disengaged
from the attaching apparatus by reason of its resiliency, and a
scrub-brush fast to the brush-attaching plate.
[0005] A THIRD EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 949,664, Published/Issued on
Feb. 15, 1910, to Schneider teaches a scrubbing device including a
handle, a brush carried thereby, and an endless mop cloth looped
about the brush.
[0006] A FOURTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 981,756, Published/Issued on
Jan. 17, 1911, to Glance teaches a holder including a supporting
plate carrying a handle, a scrubbing brush attaching mechanism to
detachably secure a brush to the plate, a mop holding frame
pivotally mounted on the handle and adapted to hold a mop rag in
position on the plate, a lever to swing the frame into and out of
operative positions, a spring clip on the handle to engage the
lever and secure the mop holding frame in inoperative position, and
apparatus for clamping the mop against the plate.
[0007] A FIFTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 2,653,337, Published/Issued
on Sep. 29, 1953, to Bathurst teaches a combination mop and
scrubber including a frame having a planar central section and end
members extending at right angles to the central section. The end
sections have slots formed therein at right angles to the central
section. Also included is a drum having a porous and resiliently
compressible covering disposed between the end sections of the
frame, a bail the respective arms of which extend inwardly through
the slot and rotatably engage the ends of the drum, whereby the
drum may be rotated about the axis and moved transversely to its
axis, a lever engaging the bail and cooperating with the frame
whereby the drum may be selectively positioned and secured out of
contact with the central frame section in which position the drum
is freely rotatable or in compressing contact with the central
frame section in which position the drum is secured against
rotation, and a planar compression member having pivot members at
the opposite ends thereof carried for pivotal movement in slots
formed therefor in the end frame sections parallel to the central
frame section, whereby when the pivot members are in one end of the
slots the compression member is parallel with and adjacent the
central frame section, and when the pivot members are in the other
end of the slots the compression member may be pivoted to engage
the side of the drum opposite the central frame section.
[0008] A SIXTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 2,694,824, Published/Issued
on Nov. 23, 1954, to Kalinowski teaches a combination mop,
scrubbing brush, and wringer, which includes a cleaning member
including an oblong wooden head having an absorbent element secured
to the bottom face and brush bristles extending from the front face
thereof, a handle mounted in the top of the head contiguous the
rear edge thereof and projecting at an angle upwardly and
rearwardly relative to the cleaning member, a hinge bolt element
having two spaced parallel journals at each end providing two parts
of aligned journals, and a pair of clips. Each clip includes a body
lying against the rear edge of the head and provided with a
semi-circular bearing. The body has a lip projecting over the top
face of the head. Further included is a single fastening device to
removably attach each of the clips to the back of the head. The
bearing portions of the clips have one pair of the aligned hinge
journals mounted therein. Still further included is a compressing
plate, apparatus thereon engages the other pair of the aligned
hinge journals, a socket along the inner longitudinal edge of the
compressing plate midway between the ends thereof wherein the
compressing plate also has notches adjacent the ends of the socket
to provide free and bendable corners opposed to, and spaced from,
the socket ends. The compressing plate further provided with
integral tongues adjacent the outer free swinging edge thereof. Yet
further included is a hand-hold fashioned from relatively stiff
wire having some inherent resiliency and including a pair of spaced
strands joined at their outer ends to provide a grip with off-set
knees intermediate the ends for clamping engagement with the
handle, divergent strands inwardly of the knee and extending to the
compression plate, reach portions extending from the divergent
strands across the compressing plate and provided with inturned
toes projecting into the ends of the socket. The aforementioned
tongues embrace the reach portions of the hand-hold and the
bendable corners engage the reach portions at the toes. The corners
are bent after the toes are entered in the socket.
[0009] A SEVENTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 2,967,317, Published/Issued
on Jan. 10, 1961, to Richards teaches a mop including a supporting
element having a rear transverse edge to serve as a scrapper,
handle apparatus pivotally secured to the supporting element
forwardly of the rear transverse edge, resilient apparatus
connected with the supporting element and with the handle apparatus
and movable relative to the handle apparatus to facilitate angular
adjustment of the handle apparatus with respect to the supporting
element, a pair of head plate sections hingedly secured to the
supporting apparatus, resilient apparatus connected with the head
plate sections to maintain them normally separated, a compressible
scrubbing element secured to the lower sides of the head plate
sections and foldable therebetween when the head plate sections are
swung together for extracting water from the scrubbing element, an
extractor handle, apparatus pivotally securing the extractor handle
to the supporting element rearwardly of the transverse centers of
the head plate sections and forwardly of the rear transverse edge,
booster shoulders on the extractor handle engageable with the tops
of the head plate sections forwardly of the last-named apparatus,
and rollers carried by the extractor handle above the booster
shoulders and engageable with the tops of the head plate sections
subsequent to the engagement of the booster shoulders
therewith.
[0010] AN EIGHTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 5,336,012, Published/Issued
on Aug. 9, 1994, to Newville teaches a flow-through washing and
scrubbing brush handle for interconnection at one end to a source
of pressurized water, such as, a garden hose and connectable at the
other end to a flow-through type scrub brush or the like. The
device may include structure for varying water flow there through
for delivery into the scrub brush and further includes a
telescoping structure that releasably secures a selected overall
length between its sliding inner and outer tubes. Unique sealing
arrangements also prevent water leakage anywhere along the device,
including from between inner and outer tubes.
[0011] A NINTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,451, Published/Issued
on Dec. 15, 1998, to Barnett teaches a headband for a mop head
assembly that includes four scrubbing surfaces that allow a user to
scrub a surface with the headband. The scrubbing surfaces include a
plurality of interstices and scrubbing sections that are formed by
coating a knitted polyester base material with an adhesive and
abrasive coating. The coating provides strength, durability, and
abrasiveness to the base material. In addition to the ability to
scrub, the headband allows the yarn beneath the headband to dry
thus preventing mildew.
[0012] A TENTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 7,124,464, Published/Issued
on Oct. 24, 2006, to Williams, et al. teaches a method of providing
a mop with a surface scrubbing capability, which includes providing
a surface scrubbing attachment device, and attaching the device to
the mop for scrubbing presentation to the surface.
[0013] AN ELEVENTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Patent Office Document No.
2016/0256029, Published/Issued on Sep. 8, 2016, to Weaver, et al.
teaches a floor mop with a handle and a mop head having a base, a
handle connector, and a scrubbing mechanism. The base may include a
platen and cleaning pad and is connected to the mop handle through
the handle connector. The base may also include an opening for
holding the handle connector and scrubbing mechanism. The handle
connector houses the components of the scrubbing mechanism,
including a scrubbing pad, an axle, a slide and a spring. The
scrubbing pad is located on the lower surface of the handle
connector. The axle is connected to the base of the mop head and to
the slide so that when sufficient downward force is applied to
compress the spring, the scrubbing pad moves downward relative to
the lower surface of the handle connector so that the scrubbing pad
engages the cleaning surface.
[0014] It is apparent now that numerous innovations for combination
mops and scrubbers have been provided in the prior art that
adequate for various purposes. Furthermore, even though these
innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to
which they address, accordingly, they would not be suitable for the
purposes of the present invention as heretofore described.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0015] AN OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a
combination mop and broom that avoids the disadvantages of the
prior art.
[0016] ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a
combination mop and broom that is simple and inexpensive to
manufacture.
[0017] STILL ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide
a combination mop and broom that is simple to use.
[0018] BRIEFLY STATED, STILL YET ANOTHER OBJECT of the present
invention is to provide an all-in-one multi-functional implement
that mops a floor in any direction without rotating the implement,
is wrung outable, sweeps the floor in any direction without
rotating the implement, and scrubs the floor from any direction
without rotating the implement. The all-in-one multi-functional
implement includes a handle, a mop head, and a broom and scrubber
head. The handle has a longitudinal axis. The mop head is affixed
to the handle and mops the floor in the any direction without
rotating the handle about the longitudinal axis thereof. The broom
and scrubber head is affixed to the handle, sweeps the floor in the
any direction without rotating the handle about the longitudinal
axis thereof and scrubs the floor from the any direction without
rotating the handle about the longitudinal axis thereof.
[0019] The novel features which are considered characteristic of
the present invention are set forth in the appended claims. The
invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its
method of operation, together with additional objects and
advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following
description of the specific embodiments when read and understood in
connection with the accompanying drawing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The figures of the drawings are briefly described as
follows:
[0021] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic elevational view illustrating the
invention ready for use as a mop;
[0022] FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic elevational view illustrating the
invention ready for use as a broom; and
[0023] FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic elevational view illustrating fluid
in the mop component being wrung into bucket shown in phantom.
A MARSHALING OF REFERENCE NUMERALS UTILIZED IN THE DRAWINGS
Introductory
[0024] 10 all-in-one multi-functional implement of embodiments of
present invention for mopping floor 12 in any direction without
rotating implement 10, for wringing out mopping, for sweeping floor
12 in any direction without rotating implement 10, and for
scrubbing floor 12 from any direction without rotating implement 10
[0025] 12 floor
Overall Configuration of All-in-One Multi-Functional Implement
10
[0025] [0026] 14 handle [0027] 15 longitudinal axis of handle 14
[0028] 16 mop head for mopping floor 12 in any direction without
rotating handle 14 about longitudinal axis 15 thereof [0029] 18
broom and scrubber head for sweeping floor 12 in any direction
without rotating handle 15 about longitudinal axis 15 thereof and
for scrubbing floor 12 from any direction without rotating handle
14 about longitudinal axis 15 of handle 14 [0030] 20 wringer
assembly for wringing out mopping
Specific Configuration of Handle 14
[0030] [0031] 22 proximal end of handle 14 [0032] 24 distal end of
handle 14
Wringer Assembly 20
[0032] [0033] 26 spring-loaded button of wringer assembly 20 [0034]
28 collar of wringer assembly 20 [0035] 30 through bore of collar
28 of wringer assembly 20
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Introductory
[0036] Referring now to the figures, in which like numerals
indicate like parts, and particularly to FIG. 1, the all-in-one
multi-functional implement of the embodiments of the present
invention is shown generally at 10 for mopping a floor 12 in any
direction without rotating the implement 10, for wringing out the
mopping, for sweeping the floor 12 in any direction without
rotating the implement 10, and for scrubbing the floor 12 in any
direction without rotating the implement 10.
The Overall Configuration of the All-in-One Multi-Functional
Implement 10
[0037] The overall configuration of the all-in-one multi-functional
implement 10 can best be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, and as such, will
be discussed with reference thereto.
[0038] The all-in-one multi-functional implement 10 comprises a
handle 14, a mop head 16, and a broom and scrubber head 18. The mop
head 16 is affixed to the handle 14 and is for mopping the floor 12
in any direction without rotating the handle 14 about the
longitudinal axis 15 thereof. The broom and scrubber head 18 is
affixed to the handle 14 and is for sweeping the floor 12 in any
direction without rotating the handle 14 about the longitudinal
axis 15 thereof and for scrubbing the floor 12 in any direction
without rotating the handle 14 about the longitudinal axis 15
thereof.
[0039] The all-in-one multi-functional implement 10 further
comprises a wringer assembly 20. The wringer assembly 20
selectively exposes the broom and scrubber head 18 and is for
wringing out the mopping.
The Specific Configuration of the Handle 14
[0040] The specific configuration of the handle 14 can best be seen
in FIGS. 1 and 2, and as such, will be discussed with reference
thereto.
[0041] The handle 14 is slender, elongated, and has a proximal end
22 and a distal end 24.
The Specific Configuration of the Broom and Scrubber Head 18
[0042] The specific configuration of the broom and scrubber head 18
can best be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, and as such, will be discussed
with reference thereto.
[0043] The broom and scrubber head 18 is fixedly attached to the
distal end 24 of the handle 14 in a circular configuration for
sweeping the floor 12 in the any direction without rotating the
handle 14 about the longitudinal axis 15 thereof and for scrubbing
the floor 12 in any direction without rotating the handle 14 about
the longitudinal axis 15 thereof.
The Specific Configuration of the Mop Head 16
[0044] The specific configuration of the mop head 16 can best be
seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, and as such, will be discussed with
reference thereto.
[0045] The mop head 16 is movably mounted up and down the handle
14, and thereby has an up position and a down position,
respectively.
[0046] When the mop head 16 is in the down position thereof, only
the mop head 16 touches the floor 12, and when the mop head 16 is
in the up position thereof, only the broom and scrubber head 18
touch the floor.
[0047] The mop head 16 is disposed completely outside and around
the broom and scrubber head for mopping the floor 12 in the any
direction without rotating the handle 14 about the longitudinal
axis 15 thereof.
[0048] When the mop 16 is in the down position, the broom and
scrubber head 18 is hidden from view, and when the mop 16 is in the
up position, the broom and scrubber head 18 is visible for use.
The Wringer Assembly 20
[0049] The wringer assembly 20 can best be seen in FIGS. 1-3, and
as such, will be discussed with reference thereto.
[0050] The wringer assembly 20 comprises a spring-loaded button 26.
The spring-loaded button 26 of the wringer assembly 20 is
operationally disposed on the handle 14, approximately midway
therealong.
[0051] The wringer assembly 20 further comprises a collar 28. The
collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20 is fixedly attached to the mop
head 16, and is free to move up and down the handle 14.
[0052] The collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20 has a through bore
30. The through bore 30 of the collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20
extends radially therethrough, and selectively receives the
spring-loaded button 26 of the wringer assembly 20.
[0053] When the broom and scrubber head 18 is to be used, the
collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20 is pulled up the handle 14
until the through bore 30 of the collar 28 of the wringer assembly
20 receives the spring-loaded button 26 of the wringer assembly 20,
locking the collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20 in place.
[0054] When the mop head 16 is for being wrung out, the
spring-loaded button 26 of the wringer assembly 20 is pressed in,
releasing the spring-loaded button 26 of the wringer assembly 20
from the through bore 30 of the collar 28 of the wringer assembly
20, unlocking the collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20, to thereby
allow the collar 28 of the wringer assembly 20 to be rotated
relative to the handle 14 taking the mop head 16 with it and
wringing out the mop head 16.
Impressions
[0055] It will be understood that each of the elements described
above, or two or more together, may also find a useful application
in other types of constructions differing from the types described
above.
[0056] While the invention has been illustrated and described as
embodiments of a combination mop and broom, accordingly it is not
limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that
various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the
forms and details of the device illustrated and its operation can
be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way
from the spirit of the present invention.
[0057] Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal
the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying
current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications
without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art,
fairly constitute characteristics of the generic or specific
aspects of this invention.
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