Patents by Inventor Albert J. Whyte

Albert J. Whyte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Self-wringing mop
    Patent number: 4285086
    Abstract: Self-wringing mop includes a compressible head of sponge rubber or the like and a wringing mechanism which comprises a presser plate pivotable into compressive engagement with the mop head, an operating lever pivotally mounted on the mop handle, a cam lever pivotally connected to the operating lever and a cam disposed on the end of the cam lever such that actuation of the operating handle causes the cam to reciprocate over the surface of the presser plate while pivotally urging the presser plate into compressive engagement with the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1981
    Assignee: Standex Corporation
    Inventor: Albert J. Whyte