Broom Handle Connection
AssigneeThe Libman Company
InventorsRobert Libman, Enzo Berti
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Abstract
A block is provided that includes a first and second bore on a first side. The first and second bores may converge. A handle may be inserted into the first bore. A securing element may be inserted into the second bore until it makes contact with the handle and when installed can limit rotation of the handle with respect to the block. When desired, the securing element can be removed and the handle can be removed from the block and position in the second bore. The securing element may be reinstalled in the first bore and again limit rotation of the handle with respect to the block.
Claims16
A cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a block with a top surface and a bottom surface, the block including a first bore and a second bore each extending through the top surface;
- a handle with a distal end for being selectively disposed in one of the first and second bores, the handle including a plurality of surfaces on the distal end;
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- a securing element having a first end and a second end, the securing element configured to be disposed in the other of the first and second bores and to engage one of the plurality of surfaces of the handle with the first end.
A method of providing a broom, comprising:
- providing a broom block with a first bore and a second bore in a top surface;
- positioning a handle in the first bore;
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- positioning a securing element in the second bore, the securing element engaging the handle to limit rotation of the handle with respect to the broom block.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.