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Laminated flat mophead

a mop head and foam technology, applied in the field of foam mop heads, can solve the problems achieve the effects of reducing the potential contamination of the cleaning site, increasing durability, and reducing the particle removal of the mop head

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-09
FOAMEX ASIA CO LTD
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"The present invention is about a foam mop head that is more durable and resistant to wear and tear. This is achieved by laminating the foam mop head with a fabric material without using glue or adhesive. The laminated foam mop head includes a flat foam layer and a fabric material laminated to at least one of its surfaces. The fabric material can be a double-knit, snag-resistant polyester fabric or a micro fiber textile. The laminated foam mop head can be permanently attached to the end of a mop or alternatively, it can be removable and replaceable. The fabric material can be laminated to the foam layer before or after attachment of the mop head to the mop end. This invention provides a more durable and resistant foam mop head that can be easily replaced with another laminated fabric or textile mop head."

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Avoiding glue or adhesive as part of the lamination process further decreases potential contamination to the cleaning site that might result from the degradation of the glue or adhesive over time.

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[0010]FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a flat mop head 10 in accordance with the invention. Flat mop head 10 includes a top 12 and a bottom 14. Top 12 of flat mop head 10 also includes an opening 16 for a mop handle (not show) which enables flat mop head 10 to be securely attached to the mop handle during use. Flat mop head 10 further includes a flat foam layer 18 and at least one fabric material 20 laminated to the flat foam layer 18 without using glue. Fabric material 20 may be laminated to the top and / or bottom of flat foam layer 18 but is preferably at least laminated to the bottom of the flat foam layer 18 which comes into contact with the surface to be mopped or cleaned.

[0011]FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the flat mop head 10 shown in FIG. 1 with a laminated double-knit snag-resistant polyester fabric 22 attached to the bottom of the flat mop head and FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the flat mop head 10 shown in FIG. 1 with a laminated micro fiber textil...

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Abstract

A laminated flat mop head which includes a flat foam layer laminated with a fabric material without using glue or adhesive.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of, and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 669,513, filed Apr. 8, 2005, which application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention is directed to a flat foam mop head that is laminated with various fabrics without using glue or an adhesive in order to create a more durable foam mop head. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a flat foam mop head that is laminated with a double-knit, snag-resistant polyester fabric or a micro fiber textile without using glue or an adhesive to create a durable, long lasting foam mop head. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Mop heads made of foam have existed for sometime due to their ability to easily absorb and retain liquids during mopping. Such mop heads may be permanently attached to the end of a mop or they may be removable and replaceable. However, whether or not the foam mop...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/10
CPCA47L13/254A47L13/256A47L13/257
Inventor PISACANE, FRED
Owner FOAMEX ASIA CO LTD
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