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US 11,419,472 B2Granted
Cleaning implement
AssigneeThe Libman Company
InventorsAaron Libman, Robert Libman, Roberto Pellacini
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Abstract
Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to a cleaning implement that includes a wringer structure that is slidable along an elongate shaft member. The wringer structure further includes a removably coupled scrubbing brush structure.
Claims20
A cleaning implement comprising:
- an elongate member having a first end and a second end along a vertical axis;
- a connection assembly configured to be mounted on the second end of the elongate member and secure a plurality of mop fibers to the elongate member;
- a wringer configured to be slidably positioned along at least a portion of the elongate member, further comprising:
- an upper end;
- a lower end, comprising a plurality of convex regions extending around a lower perimeter;
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- a first attachment structure, rigidly coupled to a selected one of the plurality of convex regions, the first attachment structure configured to removably couple a scrubbing brush to the wringer, wherein the first attachment structure comprises a slide rail, the slide rail comprising a linear portion and a ramp portion;
- and
- wherein the scrubbing brush further comprises a second attachment structure, the second attachment structure comprising a linear sleeve configured to receive the linear portion of the slide rail, and a catch structure configured to engage and removably couple to a depression formed in the ramp portion of the slide rail.
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A wringer, comprising:
- an upper end;
- a lower end, comprising a plurality of convex regions extending around a lower perimeter;
- and
- a first attachment structure, rigidly coupled to a selected one of the plurality of convex regions, the first attachment structure configured to removably couple a scrubbing brush to the wringer, wherein the first attachment structure comprises a slide rail, the slide rail comprising a linear portion and a ramp portion;
- and
- wherein the scrubbing brush comprises a second attachment structure, the second attachment structure comprising a linear sleeve configured to receive the linear portion of the slide rail, and a catch structure configured to engage and removably couple to a depression formed in the ramp portion of the slide rail.
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A cleaning implement comprising:
- an elongate member having a first end and a second end along a vertical axis;
- a connection assembly configured to be mounted on the second end of the elongate member and secure a plurality of mop fibers to the elongate member;
- a wringer configured to be slidably positioned along at least a portion of the elongate member, further comprising:
- a sheath structure;
- and
- a first attachment structure, rigidly coupled to an outer sidewall of the sheath structure, the first attachment structure configured to removably couple a scrubbing brush to the wringer, wherein the first attachment structure comprises a slide rail, the slide rail comprising a linear portion and a ramp portion;
- and
- wherein the scrubbing brush comprises a second attachment structure, the second attachment structure comprising a linear sleeve configured to receive the linear portion of the slide rail, and a catch structure configured to engage and removably couple to a depression formed in the ramp portion of the slide rail.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.