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Flat mop with abrasive pad

  • US 8,166,597 B2
  • Filed: 02/17/2009
  • Issued: 05/01/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cleaning device comprising:

  • a first component configured to hold and maintain a first flat mop portion of the cleaning device in a plane to engage a surface to be cleaned;

    a second component configured to hold a second portion of the cleaning device, the second component movably connected between an inactive position and an active position to the first component, wherein the active position places the second portion within the plane of the first mop portion, further wherein the first and second components are configured so that the first flat mop portion and the second portion on the respective first and second components are independently replaceable;

    a handle coupled to the second component to control an application of at least one of the first flat mop portion and the second portion of the cleaning device on the surface to be cleaned, wherein the second component is configured to move the second portion to engage a floor surface when a select amount of force is exerted on the handle in a direction toward the second component;

    a first retaining bracket; and

    a second retaining bracket, the first and second retaining brackets configured to movably couple the first component to the second component.

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