Abstract: A mop bucket assembly for use with a wringer device and a mop includes a container having partition elements dividing the container into compartments. A first compartment contains a liquid for rinsing the mop head after mopping. A second compartment receives a liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device. A fourth compartment contains a cleaning solution. A housing is received in a third compartment and a flexible bladder is disposed in the housing and is in fluid communication with the fourth compartment. The flexible bladder contains a supply of cleaning solution. Liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device flows through an opening in one of the partition elements and places pressure on the flexible bladder, causing the cleaning solution in the flexible bladder to flow into the fourth compartment to maintain a desired level of cleaning solution in the fourth compartment.

Abstract: A single action mop wringer which is formed of a housing having oppositely disposed sidewalls therein which have a pair of aligned spaced apart tracks in each sidewall which provide a guide for pins rollably supporting a pair of spaced apart rollers to come together at a desired distance to wring water from a mop on a single pass.

Abstract: A cleaning chemical dispensing system includes: a liquid chemical additive having a predetermined viscosity; a mop bucket; a mop wringer provided on the bucket; a first indicator indicating a first volume of cleaning liquid in the bucket; and a reservoir for the additive, the reservoir positioned above the first indicator, and having a base, one or more upstanding walls continuously contiguous with and fully surrounding the base, an opening opposite the base for pouring the additive into the reservoir, a metering orifice in the base, and a second indicator indicating a second volume for the additive which corresponds to the first volume of the bucket so as to provide a required ratio of additive to cleaning liquid, the orifice being dimensioned to correspond to the predetermined viscosity of the additive, so that the additive can be poured into the reservoir before any significant amount of additive passes through the orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mop (1) comprising a mop-head plate (2) for a mop cover (3). The mop-head plate (2) comprises a first connector (4), which can be connected to at least one second connector (5) of a wringer device (6) in order to wring out the mop cover (3). The invention also relates to a wringer device (6) for a mop (1) comprising a mop-head plate (2) for a mop cover (3), said plate having two folding mop-head plate parts (7, 8). Said wringer device (6) comprises a funnel-shaped wringer compartment (22). The mop cover (3) can be introduced into said compartment from above and compressed by actuating the wringer device, when the mop-head plate parts (7, 8) are in an essentially vertical position and said cover is partially detached and suspended from said parts. The opposing transversal surfaces (10, 11) of the mop-head plate parts (7, 8) form compression surfaces.

Abstract: A mop wringer and handle stabilizer for a mop bucket fitted with a mop wringer and a bucket handle, which in a first embodiment includes a wire clip pivotally mounted on the mop bucket handle and designed for manipulating and tensioning the wire clip on the mop wringer and stabilizing the mop wringer on the mop bucket. A handle bend is optionally provided in the bucket handle for receiving the mop handle of a mop located in the mop bucket and stabilizing the mop in the mop bucket. A wringer handle adaptor is attached to the mop wringer compression handle and is configured and located to optionally receive and stabilize the mop handle when the mop is located in the mop wringer. In a second embodiment the clip element includes a plate shaped to define an engaging member, front leg, top leg and rear leg combination that pivotally mounts on the bucket handle by means of a reverse bend extending from the rear leg.

Abstract: A bucket combination has a bucket and a removable inner bucket and wringer that fit within it. The inner bucket fits on one side of the larger bucket, and has three loops with tabs that extend over an upper rim on the bucket and engage a lower edge section on the rim. The inner bucket also has a bail that fits within a recess to provide a flat upper surface. The wringer rests on top of the upper surface on the inner bucket, and has a wringing section that fits within it. Flanges on the wringer fit within the loops on inner bucket and directly engage the lower edge section on the rim on the larger bucket. The flanges have an outwardly-extending arm.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to a method of applying a liquid to a surface from a wheeled receptacle which is disposed on the surface. The wheeled receptacle, itself, includes a circumferential sidewall, a bottom wall connected to the circumferential sidewall, at least two wheels, a steering handle for guiding the wheeled receptacle on the surface, and a spigot; and the wheeled receptacle contains a liquid. The method includes the steps of: opening the spigot, thereby dispensing a liquid through the spigot of the wheeled receptacle and onto the surface; and guiding the wheeled receptacle across the surface via the steering handle, thereby dispensing the liquid through the spigot of the wheeled receptacle onto a selected area of the surface.

Abstract: A single action mop wringer which is formed of a housing having oppositely disposed sidewalls therein which have a pair of aligned spaced apart tracks in each sidewall which provide a guide for pins rollably supporting a pair of spaced apart rollers to come together at a desired distance to wring water from a mop on a single pass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for extracting liquid from a wiping covering of a surface wiping device which has a wiping head held on a handle and having two supporting arms, on which the wiping covering is held and which can be pivoted back and forth between a position aligned at right angles to the handle and a position aligned at an angle or parallel to the handle, wherein the device comprises a container, in which a rotatably drivable wiping head holder is arranged, the holder having a receiving area, into which the wiping head can be inserted with the wiping covering.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for mop heads and washing pads which has the introduction of cleaning solution into a compartment for the mop as well as an overflow and drain function. The washer provides affordability, eliminates the need for electricity as a power source or lifting the cleaning water so as to drain the unit, and eliminates the possibility of back injuries associated with lifting. The washing apparatus also affords versatility that it can be combined with a mop bucket with a wringer function. Further, it can include accessories such as a spray nozzle or a foam gun.

Abstract: A wall-supported conical wringer for round-based string mops and method of making said wringer is provided with some new features integrated into a special mounting system which permits the conical wringer to be attached and held in a usable position at any kitchen twin sink divider or can be used on a utility or washroom sink sidewall. The device provides a convenient means of removing the excess water from a water-soaked mop without the need of a wringer equipped mop bucket.

Abstract: A mopping system and methods of its use are disclosed. A mop assembly includes a mop head that is adapted to be spun around a generally vertical rotational axis thereof when the mop head is fixed within a mop head spinning means of a bucket assembly. When the mop head is spun at a relatively high rate of rotational speed, water retained in the mop is forcefully dispelled from the mop by centrifugal force. The water leaves the mop and is retained within a spin chamber of the bucket assembly. A drain plunger is included to allow the collected water to be drained from the bucket assembly. An ozone generator may be included for introducing ozone gas into the collected fouled water in the spin chamber. A clean water tank with a pump and spraying means, mounted within the spin chamber just below the mop head when the mop head is engaged with the mop head spinning means, is preferably included to allow introduction of clean water to the moping surface of the mop head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping device, a squeezing out device and a container device enabling a textile wiping element located on a wiping panel of the wiping device to be squeezed out simply and reliably. The wiping panel is provided with edge fixing sections which can be held from behind by a counter bearing device of the squeezing out device in order to prevent the wiping panel from being moved out of the squeezing out device unintentionally when the textile element is squeezed out on a bearing surface, or which have an insertion ramp which facilitates the optionally jamming insertion between the bearing surface and a counter bearing surface that is set apart from said bearing surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for expelling liquid from a wiping element which is held on a wiping head of a surface cleaning device so as to form a wiping surface, comprising a container, in which a wiping element holding device accommodating the wiping element as well as a driving device are arranged, wherein the wiping element holding device can be driven by means of the driving device so as to rotate about an axis of rotation. In order to further develop the device in such a manner that it has a lower consumption of energy it is suggested in accordance with the invention that the wiping element holding device form a receiving means, into which the wiping element can be inserted with a surface normal of the wiping surface aligned at an angle to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The cylinder attachment to wring water out of mop is a frusto-conical shaped cylinder having a neck that is slidably attached to a mop handle. The neck has an adjustable knob that removably secures the cylinder in position at any point on the mop handle. The cylinder has an array of apertures in its lower wider portion for release of the mop water when the dirty water-laden mop head is compressed inside it. The cylinder has an O-ring about its bottom periphery to seal the cylinder and prevent the cylinder from scratching the floor. The cylinder has a wider portion above the O-ring to hold the mop strings in the cylinder when it is lifted from the pail. A specialized pail is provided for rinsing the mop by having a crescent-shaped tray with apertures on its bottom and a clamp on top to hold the mop inside the tray.

Abstract: A device for squeezing liquid-absorbing wiper bodies consists of first and second press jaws, each of which has two principal faces and side faces at right angles thereto, where the first press jaw is connected with the second by means of an articulated joint, a press lever connected with the first press jaw by means of an articulated joint, a clamping device for clamping the first and second press jaws, said clamping device being connected with the press lever, and a fixing arrangement for the device provided on the second press jaw.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable, self-draining utility bucket 12. The motorized drainage system of the present invention 10 comprises a bucket 12 on wheels 14, a draining pump assembly 16 which incorporates an electrical motor 18 and a retractable cord assembly 20. The wastewater from the bucket 12 is pumped through the drain hose 22 and dispensed into a sink 24. This eliminates any need to lift the bucket 12 in order to drain it, which saves pain and hard work, and eliminates possible injury at work. An on/off switch 26, a ground fault interrupter circuit breaker (GFI) 28, a clip-on fill hose 30, and a conventional mop strainer 32 are also provided. The present invention has three designs for domestic, commercial and hospital applications.

Abstract: A toilet bowl brush cleaning system enabling a person to have a easy and sanitary way of cleaning and storing the toilet bowl brush between each use. It's a cleaning system for the toilet bowl brush. The toilet bowl brush cleaning system may be provided with a selected color so as to match the users preferred color. It may also be provided in various shapes and sizes or materials to also suit the users preference. The toilet bowl brush cleaning system is designed to allow the user to put the toilet brush in the cleaning system, into a cleaning agent located in the second level, to be cleaned and disinfected and then pulled back up through a ringer that will ring out the remaining liquid. Then the toilet brush will be stored in the first level thus allowing any cleaner that may remain on the brush to drain off into the second level. The toilet bowl brush is now ready for its next use.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and moist mops, the wringing device having a liquid-permeable receptacle (1) which can be affixed to a container, and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by the exertion of pressure, the receptacle having deformable wall parts (3) and the inside width of the receptacle changing when the cleaning element is pressed in due to the effective force of pressure, wall parts being formed from spring elements (3) with convex curvature, which can be deformed by exertion of pressure for the purpose of enlarging the inside width.

Abstract: A bucket combination has a bucket and a removable inner bucket and wringer that fit within it. The inner bucket fits on one side of the larger bucket, and has three loops with tabs that extend over an upper rim on the bucket and engage a lower edge section on the rim. The inner bucket also has a bail that fits within a recess to provide a flat upper surface. The wringer rests on top of the upper surface on the inner bucket, and has a wringing section that fits within it. Flanges on the wringer fit within the loops on inner bucket and directly engage the lower edge section on the rim on the larger bucket. The flanges have an outwardly-extending arm.

Abstract: A mop bucket with wheels having covers protecting the wheels against contact with any liquid running down the sidewalls of the bucket and onto the wheels, axles, and swivels, and for preventing the liquid form picking up rust from the wheels and running onto the floor and staining it.

Abstract: A mop receptacle for use with dish mops and floor mops which allows the user to strain the excess cleaning solution from the mop head without contacting the mop head or actuating any levers or other mechanicals. The receptacle is substantially cylindrical in shape with a tapered wall section which compresses the mop head as it passes through straining any excess cleaning solution from the mop head. The smooth inside walls leading to the tapered wall section can also be used to drain cleaning solution from the mop head by pressing the head against the walls via the mop handle forcing the mop head to compress further.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and damp mopping devices, including a liquid-permeable holder (1), which can be attached to a container (6) by a holder frame (5) and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by pressing it in, the cleaning element being able to be brought towards the holder through an insertion funnel (2) which is separate from the holder and is fastenable in place on the holder frame.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a bucket, rolling members mounted on the bucket to moveably support the bucket, and a wringer device. The wringer device is removably positioned on the bucket. It includes a wringer for removing liquid from a mop, a wringer actuator for actuating the wringer, and a push handle extending above the wringer.

Abstract: A squeezing device for a wiping cover of a flat-body wiper, the wiper cover hanging downward and partially detached from a wiper plate of the flat-body wiper in a vertical position of the wiper plate, the wiper plate including a downward facing pressure surface in the vertical position. The squeezing device includes a funnel-shaped squeezing shaft having a counterpressure surface in a lower region of the squeezing shaft. The squeezing shaft is configured to receive the wiper cover and at least a portion of the wiper plate in the vertical position of the wiper plate so that a squeezing pressure of the pressure surface against the counterpressure surface squeezes out the wiper cover. The squeezing shaft includes stabilizing devices configured to stabilize the wiper plate against tipping relative to a first plane from the vertical position. In addition a cleaning system including the squeezing device and a method of squeezing a wiping cover of a flat-body wiper with the squeezing device.

Abstract: A toilet bowl brush cleaning system enabling a person to have a easy and sanitary way of cleaning and storing the toilet bowl brush between each use. It's a cleaning system for the toilet bowl brush. The toilet bowl brush cleaning system may be provided with a selected color so as to match the users preferred color. It may also be provided in various shapes and sizes or materials to also suit the users preference. The toilet bowl brush cleaning system is designed to allow the user to put the toilet brush in the cleaning system, into a cleaning agent located in the second level, to be cleaned and disinfected and then pulled back up through a ringer that will ring out the remaining liquid. Then the toilet brush will be stored in the first level thus allowing any cleaner that may remain on the brush to drain off into the second level. The toilet bowl brush is now ready for its next use.

Abstract: A mop squeezing device is provided for co-operation with a mop head of a mop (49). The mop (49) has a mop head backing (53) which carries mop material (55). The device has a mop surface engaging face (17) and displaced opposite said face (17) abutment means (19). In use the mop head is placed between the mop surface engaging face (17) and the abutment means (19) and the handle of the mop cranked. This, in turn, compresses the mop material (55) and squeezes liquid from the mop material (55). A mop having a backing for mop material is also provided. A two axis swivel connector is provided between the mop head and a mop handle. This allows the mop head to assume multi-axis of orientation during operation.

Abstract: A mop having a self-contained and electrically powered wringer. The mop consists of an elongated, hollow handle wherein is placed a power unit. Attached to the power unit is a rod connected to a mop head consisting of an assembly of a cleaning device holder and a cleaning device. The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a housing for receiving the cleaning device holder. The housing in the preferred embodiment also includes movable rollers. The preferred embodiment is actuated by a switch causing electricity to flow to the power unit. The activated power unit causes a communicating spring acting against a spring stop to be fully retracted or projected. In the preferred embodiment, when the switch is released, the power unit causes the communicating spring to be fully projected. The process of retraction and projection of a cleaning device through the rollers results in the expulsion of water from the mop head. Also disclosed are alternative methods for the wringing mechanism of the mop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping device, a squeezing out device and a container device enabling a textile wiping element located on a wiping panel (4) of the wiping device to be squeezed out simply and reliably. The wiping panel is provided with edge fixing sections (8) which can be held from behind by a counter bearing device (33) of the squeezing out device in order to prevent the wiping panel (4) from being moved out of the squeezing out device unintentionally when the textile wiping element (5) is squeezed out on a bearing surface, or which have an insertion ramp which facilitates the optionally jamming insertion between the bearing surface and a counter bearing surface that is set apart from said bearing surface.

Abstract: A wringer basket (1) for wet mops has a basket cone (6) that has a perforated basket cone bottom (3) and a basket cone wall (5) that rises from the latter on all sides, with slits. A subsequent basket edge (9) carries attachment elements (10) for setting the wringer basket (1) onto the edge of a bucket. The basket cone wall (5) has a convex curvature towards the inside of the basket cone (6), seen in cross-section. The outline of the basket cone (6) is oval shaped, at least in one portion of the basket cone (6).

Abstract: An insert has an upper and lower portions used in conjunction with a variety of sizes of a wash buckets and a wringer to eliminate the contamination of clean wash solution with dirty solution during the moping process. The insert allows for a separation of liquids while limiting the volume that is lost in the wash bucket with the use of an insert. A wringer attaches to the insert and when used to wring out a mop the insert collects all the dirty solution that is extracted from the mop. The insert allows for the maximum clean wash solution volume and dirty solution volume while also increasing the height of the wringer when used in conjunction with the insert and wash bucket.

Abstract: A mop wringer (10) in combination with a mophead (28), the wringer (10) comprising a base (12) and one or more sides (14) which, at least in use, define a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical channel (16), and one or more openings (21) in the base (12) and/or side(s) (14) by which fluid can drain from the wringer (10), and the mophead (28) comprising a body (30) and absorbent material (34) supported by the body (30), the mophead (28) being adapted, upon insertion into the wringer (10), to occlude the channel (16) so that fluid which is discharged from the absorbent material (34) is prevented or substantially prevented from rising above the absorbent material (34).

Abstract: A multi-purpose bucket for cleaning surfaces such as windows, comprising a flexible diaphragm, having a slit through the middle, and fitted into the bucket to create a compartment for storing dirt and grit residue from the cleaning instruments; a strap arranged around the inside circumference of the bucket to create receptacles for storing the cleaning instruments; and a tapered wringer affixed to the inside of the bucket for cleaning a scrubber through insertion of the scrubber into the wringer and pushing and pulling the scrubber, causing a twisting motion; and a slit in the side of the bucket which is used to clean a chamois.

Abstract: A wringer basket (1) for wet mops has a basket cone (6) that has a perforated basket cone bottom (3) and a basket cone wall (5) that rises from the latter on all sides, with slits. A subsequent basket edge (9) carries attachment elements (10) for setting the wringer basket (1) onto the edge of a bucket. The basket cone wall (5) has a convex curvature towards the inside of the basket cone (6), seen in cross-section. The outline of the basket cone (6) is oval, at least in parts.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and damp mopping devices, including a liquid-permeable holder (1), which can be attached to a container (6) by a holder frame (5) and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by pressing it in, the cleaning element being able to be brought towards the holder through an insertion funnel (2) which is separate from the holder and is fastenable in place on the holder frame.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and moist mops, the wringing device having a liquid-permeable receptacle (1) which can be affixed to a container, and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by the exertion of pressure, the receptacle having deformable wall parts (3) and the inside width of the receptacle changing when the cleaning element is pressed in due to the effective force of pressure, wall parts being formed from spring elements (3) with convex curvature, which can be deformed by exertion of pressure for the purpose of enlarging the inside width.

Abstract: In one particular version, the particular ergonomic, liquid-transport container 10 includes a container body 12, a projecting lip 14 extending from the front of the container body 12, a support member 16 connected to the top of the container body 12, a lifting lever arm 18 pivotally connected to the sides of the container body 12 adjacent the back of the container body 12, a pair of non-caster wheels 20, 22 connected to the container body 12 adjacent the back, a pair of caster wheels 24, 26 connected to the container body 12 adjacent the front, and a storage compartment 28 extending from the back. The container 10 advantageously may be used in combination with a cleaning-tool wringer 30 and a cleaning tool 32.

Abstract: An ergonomically friendly mop bucket with wringer and method of wringing mops and conserving mop fluids including a foot operated wringer, a filter, wheel brakes and assistive drain and dumping arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a liquid from a hard surface comprising a roller unit including a roller rotatably mounted on a handle and covered with an absorbant sponge-like material, and a compression unit into which the roller of the roller unit may be inserted for removing water from the roller by compressing the absorbant material. The compression unit includes a surface along which the roller can be rolled and means engageable with the roller for pressing the roller against the surface to compress the absorbant material when the roller is rolled along the surface.

Abstract: A mop holding apparatus requires the use of only one foot to operate the apparatus, and which is designed that a holding mechanism can be applied to hold loose ends of a mop head of a mop from turning when the mop is being wrung. The holding apparatus includes a bucket, a holding mechanism, and an operating mechanism. The holding mechanism is mounted on the top of the bucket. It includes a bottom plate, a first extending arm formed with the bottom plate and extending upwardly therefrom, and a second movable extending arm connected with the first extending arm at converging ends. The bottom plate has perforations therethrough for allowing fluid to drain to the bottom of the bucket from the mop head when the mop is wrung.

Abstract: A separator pan (18) is set into a rearwardly leaning position (FIG. 6). A lower portion of the pan (18) is positioned inside a bucket (10). The pan (18) is mounted for rotation on a frame (20). The frame (20) includes hooks (42) that hook onto the upper rim (32) of the bucket (10). The support leg or brace (82) projects rearwardly from a lower portion of the frame (20) to contact the sidewall (28) of the bucket (10), and establish a lean angle of the pan (18). The pan (18) is detachable from the frame (20) and the pan (18) and the frame (20) are sized to be placed inside of the bucket (10) so that the bucket (10) can be used for transporting and storing the assembly when it is not being used.

Abstract: A mopping system is provided including a bucket with an open top having an upper peripheral edge. Mounted on the upper peripheral edge of the bucket is a drain which is adapted to cover only a portion of the open top for permitting access to the bucket with a mop head and further allowing the removal of fluid from the mop head.

Abstract: An adjustable wringer can wring a variety of different types and sizes of mops, wipes, sponges and other wringable items for use in cleaning clean rooms. The wringer has two side plates situated in a spaced relationship relative to one another, each of the side plates having a slot. The wringer has a lever which has a handle and a rod. The handle has side posts, with the lower end of each side post being rotatably mounted to a respective side plate, and a handle bar extending across and connecting the upper ends of the first and second side posts. The rod is attached at each end to a handle side post, with each end of the rod passing through a respective slot in the side plates. The wringer also has a crank which has a crank handle and a rotatable crank shaft that extends from one side plate to the other. A substantially lint-free, flexible web is supported at one end by the rod and at the other end by the crank shaft.

Abstract: A removable and replaceable filter and filter holder is mounted within a mop cleaning bucket to receive dirt settling under gravity from the contained liquid with the dirt collecting in, and passing through so as to be trapped below, the filter and its holder. The holder is a rigid or substantially rigid perforated support structure spaced above and below the dirt receiving filter. In one embodiment, the holder is supported in the bucket in spaced relationship to the bottom of the bucket and protects the filter. The filter is a thin, sturdy, semi-rigid and floatable member with many holes so soiled water passes through and collects in the bottom of the bucket. The construction of the filter can be selected depending upon the material (grease sludge, dirt, oil, soot, or food particles) to be mopped up. The combination of the filter and filter holder blocks or dampens turbulence and prevents sediment from being stirred up in the bottom portion of the bucket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pliable mop bucket insert, which can be adapted to fit various buckets and wringers with different geometries. The present invention also provides a device for receiving dirty washing liquid from a mop and containing clean washing liquid for wetting a mop separately, which includes a main container for containing the clean washing liquid, an insert being removably attached to the bucket for receiving the dirty liquid, and a wringer located inside the insert and supported by the bucket.

Abstract: A commercial wringer assembly for attachment to a mop bucket is formed with a flange that projects outwardly over the mop bucket and has a contoured forwardly open recess sized to receive and releasibly support or hold the handle of a mop located in the bucket. The recess has forward edges that are contoured to guide the mop handle into the recess and is positioned to support or hold the handle in an upright orientation extending over the mop bucket while the mop is unattended in the bucket.

Abstract: A cleaning mechanism comprises a handle, a mop head connected to the handle, and a cleaning head of absorbent material (i.e., absorbent strips or a sponge, etc.) connected to the mop head and disposed beneath a lower surface thereof. A strainer mounted on a pail includes an upwardly facing surface, and a retainer lip for receiving an edge of the mop head to form a fulcrum about which the mop head can be swung for compressing the cleaning head between the upwardly facing surface of the strainer and the downwardly facing surface of the mop head. The downwardly facing surface of the mop head is of convex curvature when viewed in side elevation, and the upwardly facing surface of the strainer is of complementary concave curvature. This achieves a uniform squeezing of the cleaning head when the mop head is swung about the fulcrum to compress the cleaning head between the surfaces of the mop head and strainer.

Abstract: A combination mop bucket and wringer unit uses a thin walled plastic mop bucket with a cap-like wringer body which fits securely over the top of the bucket to form a unitary structure. The wringer body adds rigidity to the thin walled mop bucket so that it is able to resist the downward force of the wringer handle lever without buckling. The bucket may be lifted or otherwise moved using only the handle lever. The combination or unitary structure lifting a wringer, a bucket, a mop handle and a mop. Use in small cleaning areas where the combination bucket and wringer is carried from area to area is ideal for this device.

Abstract: A cone shaped mop wringer capable of expelling liquid from different shaped mops such as round and rectangular shapes. The invention is hand held and has a central groove to accept a mop handle therein and a conical shape which facilitates the wringing of the mop fringes. The invention also has at least two side grooves with a bungee cord spanning across functioning to contract the conical mop wringer sides and back members when a rectangular mop is inserted and lifted in an upward direction into the side grooves engaging the bungee cord by simultaneously stretching the bungee cord in an upward direction while contracting the conical mop wringer sides and back members in a squeezing fashion.

Abstract: An adjustable wringer can wring a variety of different types and sizes of mops, wipes, sponges and other wringable items for use in cleaning clean rooms. The wringer has two side plates situated in a spaced relationship relative to one another, each of the side plates having a slot. The wringer has a lever which has a handle and a rod. The handle has side posts, with the lower end of each side post being rotatably mounted to a respective side plate, and a handle bar extending across and connecting the upper ends of the first and second side posts. The rod is attached at each end to a handle side post, with each end of the rod passing through a respective slot in the side plates. The wringer also has a crank which has a crank handle and a rotatable crank shaft that extends from one side plate to the other. A substantially lint-free, flexible web is attached at one end to the rod and at the other end to the crank shaft.