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Laminated foam mophead

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

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-09
FOAMEX ASIA CO LTD
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[0004] The present invention is directed to a laminated foam mop head having increased durability which results from decreasing particle removal of the mop head during wear by laminating the foam mop head with a fabric material without using glue or adhesive.
[0005] 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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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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[0011]FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a mop head 10 in accordance with the invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic showing lamination with a micro-fiber on three sides of the mop head shown in FIG. 1 before installation of the stainless steel bracket 12 shown in FIG. 1. Mop head 10 comprises a foam block having a top surface 14, a bottom surface 16, two side surfaces 18, and two end surfaces 20. At least one fabric material 22 is wrapped around, and laminated to the bottom surface 16 and side surfaces 18 of the foam block.

[0012] Fabric material 22 may be laminated to the bottom surface 16 and side surfaces 18 of the foam block by using any known means of uniting superimpose layers that does not include a glue or adhesive, such as, for example, heat and pressure applied to the superimposed layers. A stainless steel bracket (as shown in FIGS. I and 2) is attached to the top surface 14 of the foam block such that the bottom surface 16 and side surfaces 18 of the foam block are drawn upw...

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A laminated foam mop head which includes a foam block having a top surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces, a fabric material laminated to the bottom and side surfaces of the foam block, and a bracket attached to the top surface of the foam block such that the bottom and side surfaces of the foam block are drawn upward and inward to form a mop head having an elliptical shaped cross section and the top surface of the foam block is pushed inward and not exposed.

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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 / 669,557, 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 laminated 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 laminated foam mop head that is laminated with a double-knit, snag-resistant polyester fabric or a micro fiber textile on all sides, except its ends, 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 replacea...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/00
CPCA47L13/20A47L13/144A47L13/24
Inventor PISACANE, FRED
Owner FOAMEX ASIA CO LTD
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