Abstract: A device for cleaning, comprising two elongated members affixed to each other by a pivoting point and capable of switching between an open and closed position. When in a closed position, shaped jaws at the ends of the members may grasp a cleaning implement in a fixed, non-rotating position, allowing a user to scrub a surface with the device while holding the handles at the opposite end of the members. When cleaning has concluded, the jaws may be opened to release and dispense with the cleaning implement.

Abstract: A mop includes a handle, a mop head, and a locking vice clamp attached to a bottom end of the handle. The vice clamp has two jaws to hold the mop head and a movable arm to lock the jaws in a closed position.

Abstract: A self-wrung flat mop includes a mop handle and a flat panel mop head with a backside attached to a cleaning cloth. The mop handle is coupled with an operation handgrip which is slidable up and down. The operation handgrip includes a head at a lower end. The head includes a slot and a squeezing portion at a bottom plane corresponding to the slot. The flat panel mop head has a use state and a wringing state. At the wringing state the operation handgrip is moved upward to squeeze water from the cleaning cloth via the squeezing portion. The head also includes a support plane extended transversely. When in use the entire mop (including the flat panel mop head) can be positioned upright to facilitate drying of the cleaning cloth on the flat panel mop head without touching the floor surface that might otherwise make the cleaning cloth dirty.

Abstract: Improved mop base capable of using both surfaces of a normal mop arranged parallel to one another.

Abstract: A resilient cleaning pad with a support body a portion of which is mechanically secured in a slit-like cavity of the cleaning pad.

Abstract: An apparatus to retain an article includes a housing, a first jaw, a second opposed jaw, a pivoting ratchet arm, and a lever. The housing is adapted to receive a handle. The first jaw is adapted to pivot with respect to the housing. The pivoting ratchet arm is dimensioned to engage ratchet teeth of the first jaw when in an actuated position. The lever is connected to the ratchet arm and actuating the lever causes the ratchet arm to move into the actuated position to incrementally pivot the first jaw toward the second jaw.

Abstract: A mop device that includes a mop handle connection member. The mop handle connection member has a central body having a first end and an opposed second end with means for engaging a mop handle member associated with the first end of the central body and at least one jaw member associated with the second end of the central body. The mop handle connection member includes a jaw member that is configured to releasably connect with a mop strand bundle. The jaw member has a first end proximate to the central body an opposed second end distal to the first end and a central arm region contiguously located therebetween. The central arm region has a flange projecting outward from the central arm and at least one detent defined in the central arm in spaced relationship to the flange. The mop device also has at least one accessory member connected to the mop handle connection member.

Abstract: A spray mop utilizing a latch and an auxiliary latch that prevents a hinge bar of a mop head from separating and keeping either a cloth mop or a string mop in place. The spray mop utilizes a spray mop that is activated by the use of a lever near the handle of the spray mop. In another embodiment, the hinge bar just uses a latch without an auxiliary latch.

Abstract: Improved mop base capable of using both surfaces of a normal mop arranged parallel to one another.

Abstract: An improved retainer for a mop head is disclosed. The retainer is of the type having a body and an elongate jaw, the jaw being movable between a use position and a release position. In the use position, the jaw is orientated substantially parallel to the body and, in use, captures the mop head against the body. In the release position, the jaw extends away from the body to permit removal and replacement of the mop head. The improvement comprises a foot pad operatively coupled to the body such that application of force to the foot pad causes deformation of the body to release the jaw for movement.

Abstract: A mop head which provides for both the reliable securement of a cleaning element to the mop head and for simple and efficient installation and removal of the cleaning element from the mop head is presented. The mop head includes a first securement member and a second securement member adapted for securing a cleaning element to the mop head, wherein the first securement member is pivotally connected to the second securement member at a pivot joint. The securement members are movable about the pivot joint into a use position and change position. The cleaning element can be mated to the securement members in the change position and movement of the securement members to use position secures cleaning element to the mop head for use. A latch locks the securement members in the use position to prevent movement of the securement members about the pivot joint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quick change squeegee assembly for expeditiously replacing the blades of the assembly. A top rail is attached to a pole socket assembly. A hinged compression frame is attached to the top rail. The hinged compression frame includes hinge for coupling a pair of jaws to one another. A biasing member is positioned between the jaws for biasing the jaws away from one another. A plurality of springs can be used to bias the pair of jaws along the length thereof for holding within the jaws an inserted bladed securely along the length of the blade. Each spring can be associated with jaws using a T-bolt inserted through the threaded aperture of the spring, through an aperture of the hinged compression frame and through an aperture of the top rail. An adjustment knob is attached to the T-bolt. The adjustment knob can be activated by rotating in a clockwise or counterclockwise manner for closing and opening the jaws of the hinged compression frame.

Abstract: A mop holder which provides fast changing of mop cloth and ease of use comprises: a supporter (1) which consists of a first and second support (15, 16), each is positioned on a side of a handle holder (5). One end of the bottom of the first support (15) is connected pivotally with a limb (2); and said second support (16) contains a space (14) where a trigger (6) is disposed therein. A lever (7) is set on an edge of the space (14) which is parallel with the handle holder (5); and a shoulder (8) is disposed on the bottom of said lever (7). A gap (9) is spaced between the lever (7) and the bottom edge of the space (14). A free end of the limb (2) includes a locating slot (10) which corresponds with said shoulder (8); and an angled surface (11) is disposed on the upper edge of the slot (10) for guiding the shoulder (8) into the slot (10).

Abstract: The mop frame comprises a first plate pivotably connected to a handle attachment at a first pivot. A second plate is pivotably connected to the first plate at a second pivot such that it is movable between a first position where the second plate is substantially coplanar with the first plate and a second position where the first plate is substantially parallel to the second plate and is disposed on top of the second plate. A latch secures the first plate to the second plate when the second plate is in the second position.

Abstract: A device by which a person who is handicapped by physical limitations in performing ordinary cleaning of the anal region after toilet excretion has elongated members which have grips or handles at one end and finger-like tips at the other end and are pivotally attached to one another intermediate the ends so that the user can grasp the handle end and hold toilet tissue between the finger-like pads and move the device horizontally while partly slightly raised above the toilet seat to place the tissue in the anal region and move the device to produce a wiping action and when completed, turn the device to release the used tissue into the toilet bowl. The device can be used in similar fashion to apply medication to the anal-genital region. An embodiment of the invention provides an adjustability feature.

Abstract: A mop includes a molded mop casing having two mophead supporting faces connected together to show a double beveled configuration, a detached part pivotally connected to the molded mop casing between the mophead supporting faces, a mop shaft connected to the detached part and biasable with the mop shaft relative to the molded mop casing, a handle coupled to the mop shaft and movable forwards/backwards along the mop shaft, and an extending device mounted in the handle and the molded mop casing and movable by the handle between an extended position and a received position for locking/unlocking a consumptive material for enabling a user to mount/dismount the consumptive material conveniently without direct hand contact.

Abstract: The present invention features a cleaning implement, such as a mop, that may be used for cleaning a floor. The mop of the invention typically includes a mop head and a handle pivotally connected to the mop head. The mop head also includes means for securing a mop media, typically a flexible disposable cleaning sheet, to the mop head. The mop may be passed over the floor with one side of the cleaning sheet presented for cleaning the floor. The mop head may then be inverted with the other side of the cleaning sheet presented for further cleaning of the floor.

Abstract: A mop holder which provides fast changing of mop cloth and ease of use comprises: a supporter (1) which consists of a first and second support (15, 16), each is positioned on a side of a handle holder (5). One end of the bottom of the first support (15) is connected pivotally with a limb (2); and said second support (16) contains a space (14) where a trigger (6) is disposed therein. A lever (7) is set on an edge of the space (14) which is parallel with the handle holder (5); and a shoulder (8) is disposed on the bottom of said lever (7). A gap (9) is spaced between the lever (7) and the bottom edge of the space (14). A free end of the limb (2) includes a locating slot (10) which corresponds with said shoulder (8); and an angled surface (11) is disposed on the upper edge of the slot (10) for guiding the shoulder (8) into the slot (10).

Abstract: A mophead includes a holder having an attachment location for attaching flexible absorbent mop material to the holder, and an attachment member which is spaced from the mop material attachment location and which can directly engage a scrub element with the holder independently of the mop material. The attachment member is a, preferably elongate bar, clamp which, in use, presses the scrub element directly to the mophead to clamp it thereto.

Abstract: A resilient device for joining a handle to a pivot bar of a wire support frame of a dust mop or other work member which allows for hands free operation to attach and remove the mop head or other work member. The holder includes a resilient member having first and second jaws extending generally parallel from one end of a base. Each of the jaws has an inner wall and an outer wall and which define at least an outer engagement slot and an inner engagement slot between their respective inner walls. The jaws also define an open end distal to the base and a closed end proximal or at the base. The outer engagement slot being arranged transversely to an axial direction of the first and second jaws proximal to an open end portion of the jaws opposite to the base. The inner slot is proximal to a closed end portion of the jaws proximal to the base. Typically, the entire apparatus can include a single or unitary piece of plastic or a single substance.

Abstract: A self wiping toiletry device and method of use which utilizes a jaw system and release button to hold and release toilet paper for wiping. The apparatus and method is especially useful for handicapped persons and those having limited use of one or both hands. The apparatus and method in its preferred form easily allows a person to roll toilet paper, install the rolled paper into the jaw system, use the rolled paper to wipe after toilet use, and thereafter easily dispense the soiled paper into the toilet water.

Abstract: A mop head retaining clamp has a mop handle receiving base member. A lower clamp arm, with retaining teeth is pivotally connected to the base at one end of the arm. The other end of the arm is pivotally connected to one end of a side arm member. The other end of the side arm member is pivotally connected to a handle attached to a lockable insert. The insert is sized to fit snugly into a cavity in the base member and is removeably locked in place by the interaction of the insert's extended front surface with a lipped section extending from the cavity. A mop head attached with this clamp is securely fastened to its mop handle during use, but it can be readily disengaged when the mop head needs to be replaced.

Abstract: A brush including removable plates with tines that can be inserted into a complementary handle. The plates, made up of tines connected to a manifold at one end, are retained by the handle. Removable flat plates can be of a unitary construction and can be rolled, stacked or folded upon one another to form layers of tines. The plates are designed to be easily separated from a brush after use to allow for cleaning or replacement. The plates may also be interconnected by a set of hinges. The tines may include a plurality of flutes or ribs that increase the surface area of the tines and aid in increasing liquid retention when the brush is being used. After use, the individual plates can be removed from the handle and easily cleaned.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brush for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brush has a permanent handle and can be used with a replaceable/disposable brush head that is flushable after use. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable material. The sheets are compressed to both bind them together into a stack. There is a longitudinal slit in the rear of the brush head to create left and right rear attachment tabs. A wand provides a remote system for clamping and unclamping the brush head. The wand has a jaw whose mouth has two wedge shaped teeth that are offset from each other to clamp the corresponding tabs while driving the tabs in opposite directions in the jaw.

Abstract: The invention provides a mop for mop pads with pockets having an articulated mop base with elements centrally connected to a handle by means of a hinge joint, a mop pad with pockets, and a clamping device provided near the free end of a first element, with the mouth of the clamping device directed towards the free end, and an extension provided at a second element and being placed on top of the lever of the clamping device when the mop base has a planar shape.

Abstract: A floor mop for use with any washable fabric sheet or cloth of approximately right size is provided, comprising a flat rectangular plate as mop head with a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface being attached to an elongated handle by a universal joint means, and the bottom surface being planar and covered with a layer of elastic plate with rough surface permanently. On the top surface of said plate, at least two spring operated clips with saw teeth front portion is permanently placed on each corner or two sides. Any fabric sheet suitable for floor washing (such as used/new bath tower cut to approximately right size) can be secured in place to said mop head to cover the bottom surface of said mop head through using said clips. This mop art enable mop user to replace worn mop sheet with any easily obtainable fabric sheets or cloths besides manufacture specified cleaning sheet products.

Abstract: A mop fixture for mounting a mop head to a mop handle comprises an elongate upper clamp base body with a boss for connection to a mop handle end. A lower swing arm is swingably attached for a clamping relationship with the clamp base body and retains the mop head between the clamp base body and the lower swing arm. A latch end on the swing arm is selectively connectable to the clamp base body at a latch connection. A latch release mechanism in the clamp base body is provided for ease of disconnection of the swing arm latch end from the latch connection for removal and replacement of the mop head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchoring device for the covering (9) of a fabric boom on its associated support, which provides for extraction of the totality of the piece of fabric (9), including its extremities. This extraction, accomplished by means of a roller extractor, is made possible by providing anchor studs (14) having an underlying recess and extending from the upper surface of the support (1-3), through the use of articulated lever-shaped connecting grips (5) on support (1-3) having an arm that exerts pressure on appendages (15) of the piece of fabric (9) without interfering with the heads of anchor studs (14), and lateral shoulders (13) on support (1-3) configured in such a way that they define between them a determinate space from which neither anchor studs (14) nor connecting grips (5) emerge.

Abstract: This is a jaws type mop head closure means and method in which a collar slides against inclined arms on mop head jaws in such manner that the jaws are brought together to grip a yarn type mop by sliding the collar in one direction and are allowed to open to release the mop by sliding in a different direction.

Abstract: This invention is a quick release mop head of the jaws type. The invention has two significant advances in the art. The most important advance is the provision of an elastic closure which consists of a cord of elastic material secured to one of two hanged jaws at one end. The second end of the cord has an enlarged portion with a handle which slips into a socket on the other jaw for closure allowing enough flexing to prevent breaking the jaws under difficult conditions. This also allows for easy changing of the mop. Additionally I have provided a magnetic closure for simplified interim changing of the mop.

Abstract: A light-weight mop having a mop head element with gripping means for engaging a planar fibrous sheet obtained from a magazine which maintains the sheet in moist condition until use. Sheets are singly withdrawn from the magazine after disposal of a previously soiled sheet by releasing the gripping means which engages a laterally projecting portion of the sheet.

Abstract: This is a jaws type mop head closure means and method in which a collar slides against inclined arms on mop head jaws in such manner that the jaws are brought together to grip a yarn type mop by sliding the collar in one direction and are allowed to open to release the mop by sliding in a different direction.

Abstract: This invention is a quick release mop head of the jaws type. The invention has two significant advances in the art. The most important advance is the provision of an elastic closure which consists of a cord of elastic material secured to one of two hanged jaws at one end. The second end of the cord has an enlarged portion with a handle which slips into a socket on the other jaw for closure allowing enough flexing to prevent breaking the jaws under difficult conditions. This also allows for easy changing of the mop.

Abstract: A hand-held device for gripping a piece of toilet paper including a pair of opposing jaws that are attached to one end of a curved tubular body, and a handle, with a push button actuator for the jaws, that is attached to the opposite end of the tubular body. The device provides a person with a way to easily and conveniently clean the anal region minimizing the chance of exposing themselves to the potential health risks associated with contacting fecal matter. Additionally, the device may be sterilized by chemical or thermal methods.

Abstract: A strip mop has a head (101) comprising a holder (103) which is attached to the mop handle (104) and in which a replaceable strip assembly (126, FIG. 21) is located. The strip assembly is formed from layers of absorbent web material cut into strips (102) over part of their length, the uncut parts being located in the holder (103). When the strips (102) become worn, the holder (103) is opened (FIG. 18) so that the strip assembly (126) can be removed and replaced by another.

Abstract: A mop head securement device includes a shank adapted for receipt of a mop handle. An upper jaw projects outwardly from the shank and a lower jaw member is pivotally connected to the first end of the upper jaw member. An opposite end of the lower jaw defines a lower latch member. A lever arm has a first portion depending from the upper jaw member toward the lower jaw member, and a second portion extending upwardly away from the lower jaw member. The first portion of the lever arm defines an upper latch member adapted for selective engagement with the lower latch member of the lower jaw. The lever arm is manually movable between a latched position, where the upper latch member is positioned to engage the lower latch member, and an unlatched position. The lower jaw member is movable between: (i) a closed, mop head retaining position; and, (ii) an open position wherein the upper and lower latch members are disengaged and the lower jaw member is pivoted away from the upper jaw member.

Abstract: A pair of paint rollers are respectively rotatably mounted to a pair of parallel, spaced apart axle members that form a part of a rigid frame. A rigid clip rod at the center of the frame is releasably engaged by a clip member that is pivotally secured to a handle-receiving socket member at the leading end of an elongate handle which is held by a painter when paint is applied to a preselected surface. The pivotal attachment allows pivotal movement between the clip member and hence the frame and the longitudinal axis of the elongate handle in a first plane. The clip rod is cylindrical and is captured by the clip member when the clip member is in a position of repose, but the cylindrical surface allows the frame member to pivot with respect to the clip member and hence the elongate handle in a second plane that is normal to the first plane. A lock member is slideably mounted on the leading end of the socket member.

Abstract: A floor mop includes a handle, and a mop holder fixed to the handle and carrying a flat mop. The mop comprises two mop halves each mounted on a mop-carrying surface of the holder. The mop-carrying surfaces are located on respective holder arms which are able to swing between raised and lowered positions. In the raised position the mop-carrying surfaces are inclined downwardly and outwardly. The mop assumes a tapered shape when held in the raised position, so that it can easily be introduced into a relatively small squeezing device for being wrung out. Instead of being disposed on swingable arms, the mop-supporting surfaces could be disposed in a one-piece holder and permanently arranged in a downwardly and outwardly inclined state.

Abstract: A holder for releasibly clamping a mophead to a mop handle includes an elongate clamping member which is hinged at one end and snap fits at the other. The clamping member extends about a mop strand bundle. The clamping member has a brush or scrub pad fitted to its underside for scrubbing.

Abstract: A mop handle connector which is removably attached to the end of a mop handle and is typically fitted with a clamp to facilitate removable attachment of a dust mop frame to the mop handle. In a preferred embodiment the mop handle connector is characterized by a connector plate, one end of which is threaded into the end of the mop handle and a conventional clamping mechanism is pivotally attached to the opposite end of the connector plate. A lock ring may be slidably disposed on the connector plate and can be selectively brought into engagement with the clamping mechanism to maintain the attached dust mop frame in a rigid position with respect to the mop handle, or disengaged from the clamping mechanism to allow the attached dust mop frame to pivot with respect to the mop handle.

Abstract: A sweeper device including a head, a stick mounted on an upper surface of the head and a sweeping sheet detachably attached to the head, a pair of clamping members being provided in a transversely symmetric relationship with respective inner ends thereof being opposed to each other, each of the clamping members being pivotally mounted at an inner end thereof on the upper surface of the head so that the clamping member can be pivotally opened upward from the upper surface of the head.

Abstract: This invention reveals an improvement to a mop head retainer for use with a mop handle and mop head. The improvement involves adding a pressure bar to a protective bar. The pressure bar can be easily moved so that downward pressure can be applied to a release member. The downward pressure on the release member facilitates disengagement of a bar holding a mop head in place on the mop head retainer.

Abstract: A mop holder which incorporates a quick release locking nut for clamping a mop and attaching a mop stick. The mop holder comprises a hollow frame and a quick release locking nut which is installed on the frame. The frame has a central portion with a closed cavity for accommodating a conventional mop stick. A swingable mop clamping member is hingeably connected to one end of the base of the frame. The mop clamping member serves to clamp the mop fill to the base of the frame. A slidable attachment rod with outer screw threads is hingeably connected to the other end of the mop clamping member. The slidable attachment rod is inserted through an opening provided on the frame, where the rod is threadably engaged with a pawl on the quick release locking nut. The quick release locking nut can be rotated to tighten the mop clamping member to the frame, and thereby secures the mop fill thereto.

Abstract: A floor mop for cleaning a floor. The floor mop includes a mop head and a handle pivotally connected to the mop head. A disposable cleaning sheet is attached by a minor portion adjacent one edge to a leading edge of the mop head, leaving a major portion of the cleaning sheet free. The mop may be passed over the floor with one side of the cleaning sheet presented for cleaning the floor. The mop head may then be inverted with the other side of the cleaning sheet presented for further cleaning of the floor.

Abstract: An improved mop assembly is shown having a pair of mop holders which grip a mop fabric. The mop holders can be rotated about the axis of the mop handle so that the previously exposed contact surfaces of the mop fabric are reversed with the inner mop surfaces, thereby presenting unsoiled mop fabric for continued mopping.

Abstract: A paint brush assembly includes a clip member arranged to secure a replaceable paint brush head thereto, with the clip member having a u-shaped body, including first and second cooperating jaws engaged with the brush head. A sleeve is received over the clip member subsequent to its securement relative to the brush head. A modification of the invention includes a shield structure, as well as a scraper blade mounted to the sleeve in use.

Abstract: The paint brush comprises a handle having a male half and a female half with housing receptacle walls and interior partitions with serrated edges of smaller height than the lateral walls. A projecting member protrudes from the housing receptacle of the female half having a bottom opening next to it. A guide is provided in the female half, and a stem with a hook-like nose on a free end thereof projects from the male half. The replaceable applicator part with at least one retention ringlet is held by support and anchorage device. The male half has guide lugs which cooperate with the guide so that when the handle is closed, the hook-like nose passes by and adjacent the projecting member and through the opening in the female half.

Abstract: A mop head for holding a removable mop includes first and second elongate support members that are movable relative to each other to clamp a mop therebetween. The support members are releasably connected to each other at one end by a projection which can be fitted into an opening, and are connected to each other at the other end by a spring-biased handle. The support members can be pivoted relative to each other to enable a mop to be removed and replaced easily. In an alternative embodiment, the support members can be displaced relative to each other by a movable portion of a handle.

Abstract: A mop holder comprising a retainer and a mop gripper, both of them being of an inverted U-shaped section and the mop gripper being inserted in the retainer. A mop is gripped between the leg portions of the mop gripper by the engagement with stoppers formed on the inner surface of the mop gripper. The guide ridges formed on the mop gripper are adapted to engage the longitudinal flange formed on the retainer to keep the mop gripper from getting off the retainer.

Abstract: A replaceable string mop element is clamped between the mating toothed jaws of a selectively openable clamp which when clamped to the mop may be inserted into a longitudinal T-slot socket in a base fixed to the mop handle and selectively locked therein by a suitable catch.