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Mop handle attachment

a technology for mops and handle attachments, applied in the field of mop, can solve the problems of many discomforts and disabilities of users of mops, troublesome use of customary mop implements, and difficult life of one wielding a mop

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-10-10
BIGGS BLYTH S +1
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[0020] Another object of this invention is to provide a mop which will diminish fatigue for the user of the mop;
[0022] Another object of this invention is to provide a mop which can be used with reduced danger of carpel tunnel syndrom or other repetitive motion injury;

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However, the life of one wielding a mop is not easy.
Users of mops suffer from many discomforts and disabilities.
The customary mop is a very troublesome implement.
Many serious, and continuing, injuries and discomforts result from the use of mops.
Additionally, mopping is a very inefficient process due to the restrictive nature of the mop.

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[0037] The elements of the invention bearing reference numerals are:

1 Reference numeral Description 10 mop, generally 20 swivel, generally 21 swivel inside stem 22 swivel stem insert into handle element 31 22a swivel stem insert shoulder 23 swivel stem enlargement 23a swivel stem enlargement shoulder 24 swivel stem shoulder cut out 25 swivel hand grip 25a cylindrical passage through hand grip 26 swivel handle shoulder enlargement 26a lower edge of shoulder enlargement 27 swivel handle cap 28 swivel stem enlarged upper interior 28a swivel hand grip interior upper shoulder 29 swivel hand grip enlarged lower cavity 29a swivel handle interior lower shoulder 30 upper mop handle segment, generally 31 first upper mop handle portion 32 first bend in upper mop handle portion 33 second upper mop handle portion 34 second bend in upper mop handle portion 35 third upper mop handle portion 36 holes in upper mop handle portion 40 lower, telescoping, mop handle portion 41 spring loaded balls in tel...

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Abstract

A method of mopping including the use of unique mop handle means which allows an offset gripping of the handle intermediate its ends and utilization of rotatable swivel grip on one end, which enables the user of a mop to mop more efficiently and with reduced risk of injury including repetitive motion injuries and the like.

Description

[0001] I. Field of the Invention[0002] This invention is in the general field of a mop for mopping floors, decks, and the like;[0003] This invention is more particularly in the field of such a mop designed to relieve excess stress and fatigue for the user of the mops;[0004] This invention is even more particularly in the field of such a mop designed to relieve stress and fatigue and the danger of injury to the user;[0005] This invention is most particularly in the fields above mentioned and in the field of a mop handle designed to accomplish all of this and a method for mopping to allow for a much larger work space from one position for the user than is customary and at the same time relieving fatigue and stress normally experienced in mopping.[0006] II. Description of the Prior Art[0007] Mops have been known for centuries. All mops share the common characteristic that they consist of an elongated rod for a handle with mopping material consisting of a bundle of strands of yarn, abso...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/20B25G1/06
CPCB25G1/06A47L13/20B25G1/04
Inventor BIGGS, BLYTH S.BIGGS, BRENDEN
Owner BIGGS BLYTH S
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