Dual action sweeper
First Claim
1. A dual position-cleaning device that provides the ability to clean a surface using a sweeping motion when to device is in one position and a pushing motion when the device is in the other position comprising:
- a handle;
a base connected to said handle, the base having flat top and bottom surfaces, the bottom surface having a cleaning element attached thereto to be in contact with a surface to be cleaned with the device when using a pushing motion;
a sweeping element positioned on the top side of the base, said sweeping element to be in contact with a surface to be cleaned with the device when using a sweeping motion;
a hinge component that attaches the base to the handle and facilitates the converting of the device from one position to the other position as desired; and
a guide mechanism that facilitates the movement of the sweeping element during the converting of the device from one position to the other position.
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Abstract
The present invention is a dual action sweeper (‘DAS’) that comprises a dust mop section with a “regular broom” attached to either edge of the dust mop section. The broom section is retractable to allow users to get close to walls during use of the dust mop section. The DAS allows the user to switch between the dust mop function and the regular broom function with relative ease and speed. This flexibility allows the user to efficiently clean and continue working regardless of changes in the type of surface, which the user is cleaning. With the press of a button on the handle, the unit adjusts and locks to the sweeping mechanism that'"'"'s best for the surface at hand. The handle of the DAS automatically adjusts to the length necessary for the user to efficiently use either feature.
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9 Claims
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1. A dual position-cleaning device that provides the ability to clean a surface using a sweeping motion when to device is in one position and a pushing motion when the device is in the other position comprising:
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a handle;
a base connected to said handle, the base having flat top and bottom surfaces, the bottom surface having a cleaning element attached thereto to be in contact with a surface to be cleaned with the device when using a pushing motion;
a sweeping element positioned on the top side of the base, said sweeping element to be in contact with a surface to be cleaned with the device when using a sweeping motion;
a hinge component that attaches the base to the handle and facilitates the converting of the device from one position to the other position as desired; and
a guide mechanism that facilitates the movement of the sweeping element during the converting of the device from one position to the other position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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