Abstract: A multipurpose mop is composed of a head, a neck, an urging mechanism, and a handle. The head is composed of an upper member and a lower member which is joined with the upper member by a retaining rod. The neck has a cross rod and a fastening portion. The neck is fastened with the head by the retaining rod which is put through a through hole of the cross rod of the neck. The fastening portion of the neck is engaged with the tubular head and the nut of the urging mechanism. The handle is fastened at one end thereof with the fastening portion of the neck via the urging mechanism. The head can be turned by the urging mechanism so as to position the head to maximize the cleaning effect. The head is capable of holding a mopping cloth, a bundle of bristles and a floor scraper.

Abstract: A cleaning implement (1) wherein the plate-like carrier (2) for a mophead (6) has a centrally located plate-like support (7) which overlaps the upper surfaces of inner portions of two plate-like sections (9, 9a) having outer portions (5) with devices for releasably clamping flaps (33) at the ends of a mophead. Alternatively, the plate-like sections (9, 9a) may be used to secure a mophead (6) having pockets (100, 110a). The sections of the carrier (2) are held in a first position (in which their lower surfaces are substantially coplanar and the median portion of the mophead is stretched along the lower surfaces of the sections) by a single locking bolt (14) which is reciprocable in a guide (13) at the upper side of the support (7). The guide (13) defines a pivot axis for the lower end of a handle (4), and the sections (9, 9a) are pivotable about two neighboring axes which are normal to the pivot axis for the handle (4). The locking bolt (14) is selectively releasable into one of two configurations.

Abstract: The bore of an MRI machine is sanitized by using a pair of sponge elements attached to an elongated handle. The first sponge element has an arcuate surface which is a segment of a sphere having a radius substantially equal to the radius of the bore, the arcuate surface having a first dimension longer than a second dimension. The first sponge element is mounted on an elongated handle having axis which is transverse to the first dimension of the sponge element when the sponge element is used for sanitizing arcuate side walls of the bore and transverse to the second dimension when the sponge element is used for sanitizing the ceiling of some bores. A second sponge element with a planar surface is used for cleaning the floor or track of the bore. Disposable cleaning covers are provided for mounting on the sponge elements.

Abstract: Dual bonnet clips, preferably of integral plastic molded construction, are secured to the top surface of the head of a dust type mop. Each clip has two resilient upstanding arms which, when pushed down at their respective ends, causes the side sections of the clip to pivot up from the top surface of the mop at the clips' midpoint. In this raised position, the side surfaces of the mop's bonnet can be placed under the side sections. When the downward pressure on the ends of the arms is released, the side sections of the clips pivot down and lower onto the bonnet, securing the bonnet to the mop head.

Abstract: A remote control apparatus with a cleaning mechanism comprises a controller accommodated in a housing and a cleaning device assembled to the housing. The user holds the apparatus and makes a selection so as to remotely control the electric appliance. The cleaning device outwardly extends from the housing. The user rubs the surface of the electric appliance with the cleaning device pressed against the electric appliance, thereby cleaning the surface of the electric appliance. The cleaning device includes a cleaning element and an extend-retract mechanism. The cleaning element may be a brush, a sheet of cloth, or belt of cloth. The extend-retract mechanism causes the cleaning element to move to an operative position where the cleaning element is extended for cleaning the electric appliance and to a non-operative position where the cleaning element is retracted into the housing.

Abstract: A sweeper device includes a rectangular head, a stick mounted on an upper surface of the head and a sweeping sheet detachably attached to cover a lower surface of the head. The head is provided along at least a pair of side walls extending transversely thereof with elastic side walls so that a sweeping sheet can be attached onto a bottom of the head in a tension state.

Abstract: A mopping device includes a first part and a second part pivotally connected to the first part from which a handle is pivotally disposed. Two connecting members and a torsion spring are respectively pivotally connected between the first and the second part so that the second part is foldable toward the first part. Each of the first part and the second part has at least one clamping member pivotally connected thereto such that a cleaning member is securely disposed to an underside of the first and the second part by being clamped by the two clamping members.

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: A device for assisting the disabled in drying themselves is disclosed which comprises an elongated handle with a bath towel coupling plate attached to one end. Preferably, the coupling plate includes two slots for accepting the ends of a bath towel. Most preferably, the coupling plate additionally comprises two additional smaller slots for accepting the ends of a wash cloth.

Abstract: A device for cleaning elevator ropes includes a carpet strip clamped to be in contact with the elevator ropes and includes an additional supply roll of carpet. Once the portion of the carpet strip that comes into contact with the elevator ropes becomes soiled, the carpet strip can be advanced so that a clean portion of the carpet strip is positioned to be in contact with the elevator ropes and the soiled portion of the carpet strip is discarded. The carpet strip is secured by a pair of labyrinth type clamps that can be loosened and tightened without use of additional tools.

Abstract: A dust mop head is formed of a single sheet as a backing for pile yarns, with flaps integrally formed, the flaps having slits therein. A mop frame has inwardly directed tongues, and the flaps wrap around the frame so the tongues extend through the slits to hold the mop head to the mop frame. The mop heads can be formed by die cutting, either separately or in a continuous strip of backings. Pile yarns are subsequently attached, and the individual mop heads are separated from the continuous strip. If the mop head is to be launderable, one would use loop pile yarns and serge the edges of the backing.

Abstract: A mop including a telescopic sleeve, a handle grip coupled to one end of the telescopic sleeve, a mophead holder coupled to one end of the telescopic sleeve remote from the handle grip, a retractable handle mounted in the telescopic sleeve and having a top end inserted into a hole in the handle grip and a bottom end inserted into a hole in the mophead holder, a lever pivoted to the handle grip and coupled to the top end of the retractable handle, a mophead turned about a pivot on the mophead holder a ratchet transmission mechanism mounted in the mophead holder and coupled to the bottom end of the retractable handle by a steel cable and driven by the lever through the retractable handle and the steel cable to turn the mophead, a tape of rags having a fixed end fixedly secured to the mophead holder and a free end detachably connected to the mophead by a tape of loop and hook materials, the mophead holder being turned by the ratchet transmission mechanism to take up the tape of rags when the lever is pulled.

Abstract: An improved floor cleaning implement for sweeping, dusting, and damp mopping a floor surface. The structure consists of an elongated handle (30) and an elongated tube or rod head member (20) which are connected by a two-way lateral pivoting hinge (24, 26, 28). A soft cut pile sleeve (22) slips over and encases the elongated tube or rod (20), and is used for dry dusting and sweeping. A dampened cloth towel (32) may be installed, by sliding the grommet (34) which lines an opening in the center of the cloth (32) over and down the elongated handle (30) to the sweep/dust sleeve (22), then draped over the sleeve (22), to be used for damp mopping, whereby the sleeve (22) serves as a cushion.

Abstract: A plastic tool with a handle and trigger at one end and a pair of jaws (one of which is moveable) at the other end which are inserted into a biodegradable paper cleaning pad filled with cleaning/disinfectant and/or deodorant materials. The lower jaw of the tool is moveable by way of a trigger near the handle. When depressed the trigger compresses a lock spring and moves an actuator rod down the barrel which operates a hinge to open the jars far enough to be inserted into the cleaning pad. The open jaws surround a paper tab which forms the center of the double-walled cleaning envelope. On the release of the trigger the coil operating spring decompresses and moves the actuator rod back toward the handle locking the jaws over the center tab of the cleaning pad. Facilitated by a nominal 15-degree bend in the barrel of the cleaning tool and the flexible tip of the cleaning pad, the cleaning tool can reach all surfaces within the toilet to clean the unit.

Abstract: An article for cleaning windows and vehicle interior windows includes a rigid backing element, a deformable backing element and a rubber ring having an unstretched circumference smaller than that of the rigid backing element. The backing elements are juxtaposed with one another and a paper towel is placed against the deformable backing element. The paper towel projects laterally and longitudinally of the backing elements. The ring is positioned adjacent the side of the paper towel which faces away from the backing elements. The ring is then drawn towards the rigid backing element and, in the process, folds the projecting portions of the paper towel around the backing elements. The ring is stretched to fit around the rigid backing element and, when released, clamps the projecting portions of the paper towel between itself and the rigid backing element. As a result, the portion of the paper towel adjacent the deformable backing element is firmly held and can be used for cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a club shaped device having a removable cover which encloses substantially all of the club and is fastened thereto. In one embodiment, the club shaped device is composed of a head and a handle both constructed out of a resilient material, such as dense foam rubber. The handle has a hollow interior area which has an opening at its bottom. The edges of the removable covering are placed into the opening and a removable plug is shoved into the opening to steadfastly hold the cover's edges against the handle's inner wall. In one embodiment, the present invention is used for cleaning and dusting. In another embodiment, the present invention is used as a soft club novelty item to allow users to vent their frustration without causing injury to the items struck by the club.

Abstract: The pick-up device includes a support platform having a first side and second side. An elongated handle is connected to the first side. A plurality of sheets of adhesive material are attached to the second side. The sheets are arranged in a sandwich type fashion. Each sheet has an outwardly facing tacky adhesive surface and is adapted to be exposed when a preceding outermost sheet is removed. The tacky adhesive surface serves to pick up lint and other light substances when placed against it.

Abstract: A shop towel is wrapped around a retainer having a base with a ratchet bar extending upwardly from one surface of the retainer base. The ratchet bar extends into a recess of a handle of a body portion having a contoured surface for receiving at one end the retainer and at the opposite end the hand of an operator. The ratchet bar is advanced into engagement with a spring actuated-pawl that extends transversely through the handle body portion. The pawl is axially movable in the handle and maintained by a spring in engagement with the ratchet bar. The ratchet bar is freely advanced into the recess and engaged by the pawl to maintain the retainer movably connected to the handle body portion. The engagement of the pawl with the ratchet bar prevents the retainer from being inadvertently disconnected from the handle until the pawl is pulled by a lever out of contact with the ratchet bar.

Abstract: A mop having a mop sheet holder member 2 of a short cylindrical shape and of a resiliently flexible material attached to the fore end of a handle stick 1. An axially extending sheet anchoring groove 12 is formed on the top side of the sheet holder member 2 to anchor therein opposite end portions of a mop sheet securely in cooperation with a sheet retainer arm pivotally movable into engagement with the sheet anchoring groove 12 from above.

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: A wiping instrument can clean places which previously have been difficult to clean is arranged such that a ground contact pressure of a wiping cloth per unit area is allowed to increase, and further a wiping cloth on the instrument can scrub the surface to be cleaned so as to follow irregularities existing on the surface to be cleaned. Accordingly, the wiping instrument provides a wiping cloth which is attached to the bottom of a base plate portion provided with a handle. The wiping operation is performed by moving the wiping cloth over a surface to be cleaned. The base plate portion is made of a rigid material and a plurality of elastic projections are erected on substantially all of the surface of the bottom of the base plate portion. The wiping cloth is attached to the bottom of the base plate portion so as to cover a plurality of the elastic projections.

Abstract: A mop having a head attached to a handle and a rectangular work pad removably attached to a rectangular flat surface of the head by fabric hook fasteners. The hook fasteners are located in recessed areas of the corners so that the hooks extend downwardly slightly below the lower surface of the head so that the work pad is substantially parallel and juxtaposed with the lower surface of the head throughout contact therebetween.

Abstract: A floor washing mop has a rigid base carrying fixed scrubbing members on the bottom surface. The scrubbing members may be stiff flexible bristles or rigid elastomeric rails. A rabbet is formed at each side of the base stepped down from the upper surface of the base and a groove is stepped down from the upper surface and extends between the rabbets adjacent the front of the base. A U-shape clamp is pivoted to the base and receivable within the rabbets and the groove. A fabric covering is positionable about the entire base including the scrubbing members and foldable so as to rest on the top of the base and is held securely in position by the clamp. A locking member mounted on the upper surface of the base locks the clamp on the covering.

Abstract: A floor scrubber is provided which consists of a rectangular head assembly. A rectangular scrub pad is of a larger area than the head assembly. A structure is for removably mounting the scrub pad to a lower surface of the head assembly, in which two longitudinal edges of the scrub pad are spaced away from two longitudinal sides of the head assembly. A handle has a bottom end attached centrally to a top surface of the head assembly. A person can grip the handle to place the scrub pad onto a floor and to permit the longitudinal edges of the scrub pad to fit under partitions in toilets for cleaning. A pair of weights are also provided. Components are for retaining the weights to the head assembly on opposite sides of the handle. The person gripping the handle does not have to press down hard for the scrub pad to clean the floor.

Abstract: An improved mop construction includes a mop handle with an extendable handle portion, a mop head attached to the mop handle to form a rigid T shape, and a cushion layer enclosing the mop head. Strips of VELCRO.RTM. hook material are attached to a portion of the outer surface of the cushion layer in contact with the area to be cleaned. A loop fabric cleaning element such as a household towel or rag or other loop material surrounds the cushion layer and is secured thereto by engagement with the VELCRO.RTM. hook material.

Abstract: Mopsweeping apparatus is disclosed which has a housing adapted to move over a surface to be cleaned. A cooperating pair of rollers is carried by the housing and comprises a first roller having a dust gathering cloth wound thereon and a second roller on which the cloth is windable. A motor is provided to drive the rollers for winding the cloth from the first roller to the second roller, with the winding direction being in the same direction as the direction of movement over the surface. A pressing structure under which the cloth is retained is provided. The pressing structure comprising two rollers over which an endless flexible belt is carried to provide a horizontal contact surface with the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for manually cleaning surfaces. The device has an angled tubular body having at one end an elastically deformable member with a central opening for holding a paper sheet. The paper sheet is affixed to the elastically deformable member by placing a sheet of paper over a stud on an associated paper support element and pressing a portion of the paper onto the central opening on the elastically deformable member. When it is necessary to change the sheet on the elastically deformable member, a flexible rod that is located coaxially within the tubular body, is used to eject the sheet by pressing on one end to cause the other end to pass through the elastically deformable member and contact the paper sheet.

Abstract: To microscopically clean the ferrule end surface of an optical connector simply, uniformly and securely, the optical connector cleaner comprises a cleaning cloth woven with ultrafine fiber less than 0.1 denier; a casing formed with at least one opening for protecting the cleaning cloth from dust; and a mechanism for shifting the cleaning cloth exposed in the opening for cloth renewing, after the ferrule end surface has been rubbed with the cleaning cloth for cleaning. Further, it is preferable to provide an elastic member under the cleaning cloth for applying a constant cleaning pressure against the cloth and a guide member over the cleaning cloth for securely cleaning the ferrule end surface. The cloth shift mechanism is operated manually by the user or automatically by a motor. A holder jig holds the optical connector to facilitate cleaning of the ferrule end surface. The holder jig supports the optical connector such that the ferrule projects from the holder jig.

Abstract: A cleaning tool having a cloth support element secured to an elongated handle. Any conventional piece of cloth, such as toweling, may be snugly applied across one face of the cloth support element by detachable securement of the peripheral portions of the cloth to the support element without the employment of tools.

Abstract: A cleaning device adapted to be attached to an existing cleaning apparatus having a base member and an upwardly extending handle member and in another embodiment includes a base member, the cleaning device including an elongated flexible cleaning member having remote opposing end members and opposing side members and a substantially planer inner surface and a cleaning material mounted on the outer surface; a flexible mounting device attached to the opposite remote ends of the cleaning member; and a clamp device for mounting on the upper portion of the handle member for engaging and securing the mounting device in selected positions. The flexible mounting device is releasably attachable to the clamp device to thereby mount and maintain the inner surface of the cleaning member about the bottom surface of the base member.

Abstract: A lint brush is disclosed comprising a unitarily formed, one-piece brush body (4) having a handle portion (16) at one end and a brush block portion (14) at an opposite end, the block portion having top and bottom recesses (20) and at least two transverse through bores (26) extending therethrough, whereby one recess communication with the other. A pair of identical insert members (6,8) are inserted into the recesses, and provide stakes (42) which project through the block portion through bores and into appropriately located apertures (41) of the opposite insert plate, whereby securing the assembly together. A lint attracting pad (12) is provided for each insert plate, and overlaps outwardly directed insert plate teeth (36), which, upon insertion of the insert plate into a block portion recess, trap lower edges of the lint pad against sidewalls (22) defining the recess. The pad is securely held for reciprocal movement across a garment.

Abstract: A paint brush or the like coating applicator having the coating applying portion thereof encompassed in a removably mounted bag made of cloth. The bag has an open end that is detachably secured to the head of the brush. A rolled or enlarged edge on the open end of the bag serves as a drip collar. A film strip or plate member device is provided to facilitate inserting the brush into the bag.

Abstract: To microscopically clean the ferrule end surface of an optical connector simply, uniformly and securely, the optical connector cleaner comprises a cleaning cloth woven with ultrafine fiber less than 0.1 denier; a casing formed with at least one opening for protecting the cleaning cloth from dust; and a mechanism for shifting the cleaning cloth exposed in the opening for cloth renewing, after the ferrule end surface has been rubbed with the cleaning cloth for cleaning. Further, it is preferable to provide an elastic member under the cleaning cloth for applying a constant cleaning pressure against the cloth and a guide member over the cleaning cloth for securely cleaning the ferrule end surface. The cloth shift mechanism is operated manually by the user or automatically by a motor.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus is provided using indexing fabric rolls to furnish the cleaning surface. The rolls are contained within a replaceable cassette unit. The cassette is mounted within a housing which is attached to an elongated handle.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth including a support housing of an arcuate configuration complementarily having secured within a concave surface of a housing in a complementary manner, an elongate support cylinder. The support cylinder includes a slot directed through the cylinder aligned with a rear edge of the support housing, with the slot securing an elongate flexible cleaning pad for permitting directing of the cleaning pad over a surface to be sanitized and cleaned.

Abstract: An oil recovery mop has a floating carriage, a handle, and a number of oil-absorbing pads or squares suspended from the carriage. The carriage has a pair of tubular pontoons that support a crossbar at a clearance over the surface of the water, and the pads are removably attached to spring clips on the crossbar. When the oil mop is pushed out, one side of each pad faces the surface to absorb spilled oil. When the oil mop is pulled in, the pads reverse themselves and the other side faces down to absorb oil.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the soles and heels of shoes and which is adapted to be mounted to the bumper of a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a flexible base member on which bristle-like projections are secured and securing members attached to the ends of the base for attaching the apparatus to the upper and lower surface of a bumper. One of the securing members including a band which is length-adjustable for either tightening or loosening the base to the bumper.

Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided to allow floor mopping without a mop bucket. The apparatus comprises a handle pivotally attached to a member with a generally flat lower surface. The lower surface of the member has thereon frictional means which can maintain a pre-moistened fabric sheet between the surface and an area to be cleaned.

Abstract: An improved absorbent mud mat which includes a plate member having holes passing therethrough. The absorbent mud mat includes a plurality of scrapers, a sponge member and a base having a rail passing around a top inner edge. In assembly, the scrapers of the plate member act as a scraper for sturdy shoes to scrape dirt from the shoes and the sponge acts as a water collector to absorb water from the shoe. In this manner, the dirt and water removed from a user's shoes may be captured and contained in a confined space.

Abstract: A device for cleaning an inner wall of a tube for a wind musical instrument. The device includes a semi-rigid rod formed of separable half sections, which define, when contiguous to one another, an axially directed slit. A removable cleaning cloth is secured within the slit between the confronting walls of the half sections of the rod, when the confronting walls of the half sections are contiguous to one another. The cloth extends along the rod in the axial direction substantially the entire distance of the rod, when the walls of the half sections are contiguous to one another.

Abstract: A device for applying hygienic and medicinal substances comprising a curved handle, a washing pad holder connected to the curved handle for receiving a cloth, and a cloth fastened to the washing pad holder such that a working surface of the washing pad holder is positioned adjacent to the cloth. A grip portion of +-shaped configuration is fastened to the end of the curved handle opposite the washing pad holder. A hook is connected to the end of the grip portion. The washing pad holder comprises a frame fixedly connected to the end of the handle opposite the grip portion and a depression pan releasably fastened within the frame. The depression pan has a border area of rectangular configuration in surface-to-surface contact with the frame. The frame includes a suitable clip for releasably retaining the depression pan within the frame. The cloth extends over the working surface of the depression pan and is interposed between the depression pan and the frame.

Abstract: A toiletting assist device for a patient wearing a back brace or having other body limitations causing inability to reach sufficiently to perform the toiletting function, including a base member upon which a removable cleansing fabric is wrapped and an integral handle extending at an obtuse angle from one end of the base member. The length of the handle and the angle thereof relative to the base member are such that the patient, while sitting on a toilet, can reach the anatomical areas to be wiped without bending or moving the torso laterally.

Abstract: A cleaning accessory tool for wiping ceiling or wall tile support grids which includes a elongate, flexible wiping element movably mounted between releasably fixed positions over a wiping element support surface carried by an elongate handle. In a preferred embodiment, the wiping element is in the form of a relatively long endless belt of a flexible, absorbent material which is selectively advanced over the support surface after a given wiping stroke to expose a clean, unused portion of the wiping element for the next wiping and cleaning stroke. Also disclosed are modified configurations which increase the effective length and usable surface area of the wiping element to effectively clean the grid structure.

Abstract: A terry cloth cover for a clamp on sponge mop is provided. The cover is tubular and closed at one end with the other end being open and provided with Velcro patches in order that it may be fitted over the sponge and closed. Holes are provided to fit over the conventional studs that are used in the sponge for fitting on the mop clamp on base. The loops or pile on the terry cloth enable the mop to reach depressions in embossed floor tile surfaces for enhanced cleaning.

Abstract: A holder for flexible material, for example a disposable floor mat, comprises a base (4) on which the material (18) rests, at least part of the base having an integral wall (12) so arranged as to form a recess (6). The recess is dimensioned so as to receive the material in a close fit and means are provided to hold the material in place. The holding means may comprise a lip (14) integral with the wall of the holder which extends above the recess (16) and means (19) may be provided on the surface of the holder to act as a guide for the correct placement of the material (18). Additionally or alternatively the base (4) of the holder may include holding means (20,26), such as "Klettostop", which comprises a plurality of upwardly extending hooks or spikes formed from a plastic material. Means (26) may also be provided for retaining the holder (2) on a support surface.

Abstract: A wiper construction is provided which includes a plate, a handle secured to a central portion of the plate and two straps secured to each end portion of the plate which are adapted to secure a sheet-like washing material to the plate.

Abstract: Cleaning devices disclosed are alternatively usable as a sweep mop in a conventional wet or damp mopping operation, or in a wiping or polishing operation. Such a device comprises a mop pad holder having attachment means for the attachment of a mop pad and for the separate attachment of a sheet of wiping or polishing material.

Abstract: A device for cleaning an inner wall of a tube for a wind musical instrument. The device includes a semi-rigid rod formed of separable half sections, which define, when contiguous to one another, an axially directed slit. A removable cleaning cloth is secured within the slit between the confronting walls of the half sections of the rod, when the confronting walls of the half sections are contiguous to one another. The cloth extends along the rod in the axial direction substantially the entire distance of the rod, when the walls of the half sections are contiguous to one another.

Abstract: An eraser for removal of dry ink dust and for conditioning of white boards is provided which includes a stack of fabric layers of semi rectangular shape which are fastened to a jacket cover, which is folded over a central core, the fabric layers having tab dispensing ends and other tab ends fastened to the cover, which layers can be removed one at a time. The fabric layers may be treated with cleaning and anti-static compounds.

Abstract: A sander tool (20) including a base structure (26) and interchangeable pole sander top structure (28) and hand sander top structure (30) so as to form a pole sander (22) and a hand sander (24), respectively. The pole sander (22) includes a resilient universal joint (74) to permit substantially universal movement of a handler member (72).