Multi-purpose scrub mop

• US 6,202,246 B1
• Filed: 07/26/1999
• Issued: 03/20/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 07/26/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Boucher, Laura
• Original Assignee: Boucher, Laura
• Inventors: Boucher, Laura
• Primary Examiner(s): Spisich, Mark
• Application Number:
  US09/361,047
• Time in Patent Office: 603 Days
• Field of Search: 151/06, 151/14, 151/15, 151/441, 151/442, 151/444, 152/47, 15D/IG.5, 15D/IG.6, 401/138
• US Class Current: 15/115
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 2200/302 Broom
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 9/06 Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/12 Implements with several different treating devices
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/24 Frames for mops; Mop heads handles B25G
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/29 having movable or detachable polishing or shining cloths
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/38 Other dusting implements using adhesive surfaces A47L25/005
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/44 Securing scouring-cloths to the brush or like body of the implement
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 13/50 Auxiliary implements cleaning devices for brushes or the like A46B17/06
• CPC Class Codes: B25G 1/102 the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 15/05 Varied length bristle
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 15/06 Varied composition bristle

Abstract

An all-purpose cleaning apparatus and kit. The cleaning apparatus includes a head having a substantially triangular shape. The head includes a front portion having an interior and an exterior, a plurality of substantially long hard bristles extending from the exterior of the front portion, and a plurality of substantially short soft bristles extending from the interior of the front portion. The head also includes a rear portion manufactured of a sponge material. In the preferred embodiment, the head of the cleaning apparatus includes a top surface and a bottom surface, disposed in substantially parallel relation to one another such that the head has a substantially low profile, and a rounded front portion. The preferred cleaning apparatus also includes a telescoping handle removably attached to the rear portion of the head via a pivot joint, and an accessory holder dimensioned to secure a bottle to the handle.

Claims

1. A cleaning apparatus comprising:

head having a substantially triangular shape and opposed top and bottom surfaces, said head comprising;

a front portion having an interior and an exterior, wherein a plurality of substantially long hard bristles extend from said exterior of said front portion, and wherein a plurality of substantially short soft bristles extend from said interior of said front portion; and

a rear portion comprising an absorbent material, said front and rear portions each being on one of the top and bottom surfaces.

2. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a handle attached to said rear portion of said head.

3. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said handle is removably attached to said rear portion of said head.

4. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said handle is pivotally attached to said rear portion of said head.

5. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said handle is a telescoping handle.

6. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2, further comprising an accessory holder attached to said handle.

7. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said accessory holder is dimensioned to secure a bottle to said handle.

8. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said accessory holder comprises a shelf and at least two hook and loop strips attached to said handle.

9. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said top surface is disposed in substantially parallel relation to said bottom surface.

10. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 9 wherein said top surface is disposed a predetermined distance from said bottom surface such that said head has a substantially low profile.

11. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said front portion of said head is substantially rounded.

12. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said absorbent material is a sponge material.

13. A cleaning kit comprising:

a bead having a substantially triangular shape and opposed top and bottom surfaces, said head comprising;

a front portion having an interior and an exterior, wherein a plurality of substantially long bard bristles extend from said exterior of said front portion, and wherein a plurality of substantially short soft bristles extend from said interior of said front portion; and

a rear portion comprising a sponge material said front and rear portions each being on one of the top and bottom surfaces; and

a handle dimensioned for attachment to said head.

14. The cleaning kit as claimed in claim 13, further comprising a pivotal joint disposed upon said head and dimensioned to pivotally receive said handle.

15. The cleaning kit as claimed in claim 13 wherein said handle is a telescoping handle.

16. The cleaning kit as claimed in claim 13, further comprising an accessory holder attached to said handle.

17. The cleaning kit as claimed in claim 13, further comprising a dusting cover dimensioned for attachment to said head.

18. The cleaning kit as claimed in claim 17 wherein said dusting cover comprises an elastic portion for securing said dusting cover to said head.

19. The cleaning kit as claimed in claim 17 wherein said dusting cover is manufactured of a flannel material.