Abstract: Disclosed is a self-wringing flat mop. The mop includes a shaft having an operator end and a cleaning end, a plate disposed at the cleaning end of the shaft and being pivotally connected thereto, and a wringing mechanism. A liquid absorbent member such as a cleaning cover is disposed on the plate. The wringing mechanism includes a wringing handle that is disposed on the shaft and that is axially moveable with respect thereto, and a wringer connected to the wringing handle. When wringing the mop, the wringer handle is moved relative to the axis of the shaft to thereby move the wringer into a position to cover the plate and liquid absorbent member. In this position, the wringer exerts a force on the plate sufficient to compress the liquid absorbent member between the plate and the wringer.

Abstract: A sponge mop (10) having unique features such as squeegee left lever slide flexible member (18LAA) and squeegee right lever slide flexible member (18RAA) permitting the user to mop a horizontal floor while concurrently cleaning a vertical baseboard.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-wringing flat mop. The mop includes a shaft having an operator end and a cleaning end, a plate disposed at a cleaning end of the shaft and being pivotally connected thereto, and a wringing mechanism. A liquid absorbent member is disposed on the plate. The wringing mechanism includes a wringing handle that is disposed on a shaft and that is axially moveable with respect thereto, and a wringer connected to the wringing handle. When wringing the mop, the wringing handle is moved relative to the axis of the shaft to thereby move the wringer into a position wherein the wringer exerts a force on the plate compressing the liquid absorbent member between the plate and the wringer. The mop includes a retainer connected to the shaft for releasably retaining the plate in the wringing position.

Abstract: A sponge mop (10) having unique features such as squeegee left lever slide flexible member (18LAA) and squeegee right lever slide flexible member (18RAA) permitting the user to mop a horizontal floor while concurrently cleaning a vertical baseboard.

Abstract: A sponge mop is fitted with a wringing device. The wringing device includes a sleeve that slidably surrounds the handle of the mop. A roller is attached to the sleeve and is spaced from the sleeve. A rod is pivotally attached at one end to the mop head and at the other end to a small slide block that slides on a handle-mounted rail. The slide block bears against a portion of the sleeve housing with adequate pressure so that downward movement of the sleeve moves the slide block and thus the rod, thus effecting the rotation of the mop head by, ultimately, 90 degrees such that the sponge is positioned with its cleaning face parallel to the axis of the handle. Further downward travel of the sleeve allows the roller on the device to expel water held by the sponge. A scrubber/scraper is attached to the mop head at the end which is remote from the handle when mop head is generally aligned with the handle.

Abstract: A butterfly type sponge mop includes a self-contained wringing mechanism comprising only two molded parts, an actuating lever and an enclosed yoke. A pair of hinged wings can be integrally molded onto one end of the actuating lever, and the lever can rotate back and forth within the enclosed yoke. Guides within the yoke can swing the wings closed when the lever is moved forward, squeezing a detachable sponge. The mechanical advantage of the actuating lever can increase as it is moved forward. Moving the lever back to its original position can cause the wings to swing back open, aided by the compression of the sponge. The wings can be positively held in their open position by wing tabs that move in and out of corresponding pockets within the yoke as the actuating lever is moved forward and back. The actuating lever can be molded without die side actions, and the enclosed yoke can be molded with only a single die side action.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mop wherein a cylindrical member is fixed in a groove of a sponge The cylindrical member has a smaller length than the sponge and a flat surface located midway between a first end and second ends thereof. The flat surface is located in a same horizontal plane as first and seconds lands defined by the groove in the sponge. A single screw is turned into the cylindrical member at the center of the flat surface and a handle is turned onto the screw until an end of the handle engages the flat surface. A roller with a smaller diameter than the diameter of the cylindrical member has a first axial projection, which is located in a first opening in a strap, and a second axial projection which is in a second opening in the strap. The strap is flexed and the first and second axial projections on the cylindrical member are located in third and fourth openings in the strap such that the roller and cylindrical member are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning device that has a self wringing mechanism for extracting liquids from a sponge mounted at the end of an elongated handle. A sleeve is mounted on the handle and slides from a first position to a second position. When moved to the second position, it operates a wringing assembly mounted on a lever mechanism. There is a second cleaning element mounted on a moveable frame member that pivots and wrings the liquid from the sponge and moves the second cleaning element over the first cleaning element. In this second position, the moveable frame is positioned between the sponge and the second cleaning element with the second cleaning element contacting the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A floor mop has two carrier plates (5) that are connected with a common carrier center piece (3) in jointed manner and carry an absorbent mop covering (6). A mop handle (1) is affixed on the carrier center piece (3) by way of a cardan joint (2), in jointed manner. A wringer slide (9) that can be moved along the mop handle (1) and is guided not to rotate has two rigid wringer arms (11), the ends (11a) of which can each be brought into engagement with a guide surface (17) on the back of the carrier plate (5) assigned to them, in each instance, by way of rollers (12).

Abstract: A method of molding a plastic brace into a sponge mop head and an apparatus for retaining a sponge mop head within a plastic brace. The method and apparatus includes a sponge assembly for use with wringer-type mops which include a sponge mop head firmly held by a plastic brace thereto. The brace is provided with a plurality of stitching members for retaining the sponge mop head within the plastic brace. The brace has an attachment member for operative attachment in a simple manner to the wringer-type sponge mop.

Abstract: A sponge holding block of a sponge mop is made of aluminium by extrusion and is formed of a main connection plate and two side plates extending downward from two sides of the main connection plate. The main connection plate is provided with a protruded portion which is in turn provided with a plurality of connection holes engageable with fastening screws.

Abstract: A power wringer mop (14) which comprises a component for cleaning floor. A battery (1) is connected to a reversible electric motor (2). A socket shaft (3) is connected to the motor shaft (4). When a button (18) is press, power from the battery (1) will turn the electric motor (2), which will then turn the socket shaft (3). A receptor (or receptacle) (10) will be at one end of the socket shaft (3). A clamp (6) will be provided, with two wing nuts (5). One end of the mop (14) will slide into the receptor (10), while the other end (15) will be clamped (6) to the base of the mop handle (12). The socket shaft (3) with receptor (or receptacle) (10) will turn one end of the mop (14) (15) while the other end remains in one position, causing the mop (14) to wring out water or rinse.

Abstract: A latch to secure a detachable sponge to a sponge mop head comprises a pair of opposed tabs separated by a void. The upper and lower portions of each pair are spaced to fit closely within corresponding apertures in the mop head, while the central portion ramps outward such that the dimension between the opposed tab ramps is larger than the aperture opening. Each tab is centrally locate on a beam, the beam extending a short distance beyond either end of the tab until it interconnects with a sponge backing plate. This short section of beam beyond each end of each tab twists or rotates torsionally when the tabs are squeezed together to secure or detach the sponge to the mop head. A latch is located near each end of the sponge.

Abstract: An improved mopping device which may be adapted for manual or electro-mechanical operation, comprising a plastic plate the underside of which is provided with a sponge, the plate having a pair of parallel spaced apart grooves about each of which a part of one side of the plate may be hinged, the area between the grooves being fixedly secured to a solid rigid core constituting at least a lower section of the mop handle, and a sleeve slideable up and down said core and attached to rotate the side portions of the plate together about their groove hinges to squeeze the sponge after it has been applied to pick up liquid on a surface.

Abstract: A wet floor wiping device includes a mop made of absorbent material and a mop frame exhibiting a center carrier piece (4) attached to a handle (3). Mounted pivotably at each hinge edge (5) at the center carrier piece (4) are two mop carrier wings (6), the inner surfaces of which, carrying the mop, can be pressed one against another by means of a squeeze feature. At least one of the two side edges (8, 9) extending from the hinge edge (5) is angled in relationship to the opposite side edge (9). Each mop carrier wing (6) forms a trapezoid including a right angle, the longer base line of which is the hinge edge (5).

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-wringing flat mop. The mop includes a shaft having an operator end and a cleaning end, a plate disposed at the cleaning end of the shaft and being pivotally connected thereto, and a wringing mechanism. A liquid absorbent member such as a cleaning cover is disposed on the plate. The wringing mechanism includes a wringing handle that is disposed on the shaft and that is axially moveable with respect thereto, and a wringer connected to the wringing handle. When wringing the mop, the wringer handle is moved relative to the axis of the shaft to thereby move the wringer into a position to cover the plate and liquid absorbent member. In this position, the wringer exerts a force on the plate sufficient to compress the liquid absorbent member between the plate and the wringer.

Abstract: A base plate assembly for a butterfly sponge mop consists of two side shell pieces, each with two outwardly extending axle members. The axle members are directly connected to the front and rear walls of the mop's center sponge member support. No additional hardware or other connection fittings are required. A single spring, which partially overlays one axle member of each side shell, provides the necessary bias to maintain the side shells in a common horizontal plane in relation to the sponge support member. The side shells in this base plate assembly can then be rotated or pivoted in the conventional manner, in order to fold the sponge member of the mop and thus squeeze moisture from it. The assembly operates effectively and efficiently, requiring less component parts and less attendant manufacturing.

Abstract: A damp mop for plane surfaces, having two mop plates 1, 2 with a mop pad 35 that are secured to a handle 13, are joined with the interposition of a double joint 3, and can be pressed against one another by means of pressure arms 19, 20 disposed on a slide sleeve, the handle 13 being secured pivotably to the double joint 3 via a cardan joint 8.

Abstract: A tool for washing floors, having at a lower end of a handle a sponge-bearing device comprising at least a first segment and at least a second segment, both first and second segments together forming a support for a sponge, both first and second segments being preferably flat and elongate in shape and hinged together in order to be able to pass from an extended work configuration into a bunched squeezing configuration. The first segment is constrained to the lower end of the handle, while the second segment is constrained to an end of a con rod having another end which is hinged to a sliding sleeve coaxially coupled on the handle. The lower end of the handle is hinged to the first segment about an axis contained in a perpendicular plane to the first segment. The lower end of the con rod is constrained to the second segment by means of an element which is hinged to the second segment in such a way as to be freely rotatable about an axis which is coplanar with the axis hinging the first segment to the handle.

Abstract: A mop is provided which has an elongate handle (3), a mop head (5), for carrying a squeezable mop material (13). The mop has arms (27, 29, 37, 39) which can be moved to effect squeezing of the mop material (13). The mop has a two axis swivel connector (7) which has two mutually perpendicular axis (57 and 59). The arrangement is such that the mop head (5) can be swung to various angular orientations relative to the handle (3) at the same time. A stop (56) is provided on the mop head (5) to act with the handle (3) when the arms (27, 29, 37, 39) are moved to effect squeezing, thereby allowing a squeezing force to be applied to the mop material (13).

Abstract: A mop having a handle, mop elements at one end of the handle, and an actuator operatively connected to the mop elements. The actuator has a pivot engaged in a slot on the handle. A hand grip and a rod anchor are connected to the pivot. The pivot, hand grip, and anchor are all parts of a single piece of material. The rod anchor has a slotted mounting stem with an axis that is perpendicular to the handle, and a loop on a connector rod fits closely over the mounting stem. The actuator is mounted on a connecter on the handle by sliding the pivot up slots in the handle until it rests in pivot holes on the connector.

Abstract: A sponge mop assembly includes a handle and a frame is pivotally connected to the handle. A sponge is movably connected to the frame and located between two squeezing members on the frame. A lever is pivotally connected to the handle and a link device is connected between the lever and the sponge. A sphere is connected to the handle and rotatably obtained in a neck on the frame so that the handle is positioned at angle relative to the frame. Each squeezing member has an extension extending in a direction away from the sponge so that when the squeezing members are rotated to squeeze the sponge, the extensions squeeze the lower portion of the sponge to remove water in the sponge.

Abstract: A mop having a mop head with a first sponge member supported to a bottom side thereof and defining a first floor engaging surface. A second sponge member is supported on the mop head and defines a second floor engaging surface. The second sponge member retains a releasable cleaning substance for facilitating cleaning of a surface engaged by the mop. In addition, the second sponge member forms a replaceable auxiliary member which is detachably mounted to the mop head and includes hinged retention members for engaging within receptor passages defined in the mop head wherein the retention members facilitate engagement with and disengagement from the mop head.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a cleaning head and an absorbent head is provided. The cleaning head is operable to clean a surface, and the absorbent head is operable to remove residual liquid remaining on the surface being cleaned. The cleaning head is attached to the distal end of a handle and is pivotally connected to the absorbent head. An actuator on the handle is displaceable in two positions to control the position of the cleaning head and absorbent head. In a first position, the cleaning head extends from the handle to clean the surface while the absorbent head is retracted. In a second position, the cleaning head is wrung while the absorbent head is pivoted to an extended position to absorb residual liquid on the cleaning surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-wringing flat mop. The mop includes a shaft having an operator end and a cleaning end, a plate disposed at the cleaning end of the shaft and being pivotally connected thereto, and a wringing mechanism. A liquid absorbent member such as a cleaning cover is disposed on the plate. The wringing mechanism includes a wringing handle that is disposed on the shaft and that is axially moveable with respect thereto, and a wringer connected to the wringing handle. When wringing the mop, the wringer handle is moved relative to the axis of the shaft to thereby move the wringer into a position to cover the plate and liquid absorbent member. In this position, the wringer exerts a force on the plate sufficient to compress the liquid absorbent member between the plate and the wringer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mop wherein a cylindrical member is fixed in a groove of a sponge. The cylindrical member has a smaller length than the sponge and a flat surface located midway between a first end and second ends thereof. The flat surface is located in a same horizontal plane as first and seconds lands defined by the groove in the sponge. A single screw is turned into the cylindrical member at the center of the flat surface and a handle is turned onto the screw until an end of the handle engages the flat surface. A roller with a smaller diameter than the diameter of the cylindrical member has a first axial projection, which is located in a first opening in a strap, and a second axial projection which is in a second opening in the strap. The strap is flexed and the first and second axial projections on the cylindrical member are located in third and fourth openings in the strap such that the roller and cylindrical member are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A hand held mop, broom or scrubber device in which the cleaning head has two cleaning elements. In one embodiment, a self-wringing mop having an elongated handle with a rigid base frame assembly is attached to the bottom end. The base frame has opposite planar surfaces with a sponge element on one of the surfaces and a scrubbing element on the opposite surface. The base frame is pivotally connected to the bottom of the elongated handle such that it pivots between two positions; a first position with the sponge oriented on the floor and a second position in which the scrubbing element is positioned on the floor. An actuator mounted on the lower half of the handle has a roller mechanism and a spaced force opposing member mounted on an end thereof. When the sponge element is saturated, the user slides the actuator towards the bottom of the elongated handle. This causes the base frame assembly to pivot to an intermediary sponge wringing position and the sponge element is drawn past the roller mechanism.

Abstract: A sponge mop includes a post extending through a top of a frame and the frame has two extensions on each of which a roller is connected. A sponge is located between the two rollers. A lever handle is pivotally connected to the post and a link is fixedly connected between the lever handle and the ridge. A tank is connected to the post and receives cleaning detergent therein. An outlet extends from a lower end of the tank and is engaged with the hole in the frame. A seal member is removably engaged with the outlet and a control assembly is received in the tank. A lower end of the control assembly is connected to the seal member and an operation handle on a top of the control assembly is engaged with the top hole so that when rotating the operation handle, the detergent flows to the sponge.

Abstract: A scrubber adapter for attachment to a butterfly mop presents a brush surface for performing scrubbing operations on the surface to be cleaned. The brush provides a familiar tool to the typical mop user and therefore is more likely to be used in the appropriate manner. Furthermore, the brush is less abrasive than other scrubber strip type materials and therefore is less likely to damage the surface. In an alternative embodiment, the brush is attached to a base to form a brush head which may be removed from the remainder of the adapter. As a result, the brush may be quickly and easily replaced without replacing the entire scrubber adapter.

Abstract: A roller sponge mop which is used for routine floor surface or similar surface cleaning and moisture absorbing mopping is combined with an integral mop attachment with an outer abrasive surface, designed and formed to be positioned within a wall surface of the lower frame of the mop, to be used for cleaning more difficult and ingrained soiled surfaces. The attachment is removable and interchangeable for use on similarly configured roller mops. The sponge mop roller squeeze feature is actuated by a cammed lever which is rotatably connected to the mop's handle and is positioned adjacent to a sleeve slidable mounted on the handle. At its lower end, the sleeve comprises the frame which carries the mop attachment and connects to the mop's rollers. The bias action of a spring at the lower end of the handle maintains the sponge element of the mop in the cleaning position.