Cleaning and Drying Device Utilizing Removably Attached Material

Abstract

A cleaning and drying device utilizing removably attached material that includes a material plate, two material retaining clips, and a handle or hand grip. The two clips are hingedly attached to the plate. When upward pressure is applied, the clips pivot upward from a center point, thereby upwardly-extending an outer edge of each clip. An edge of a material is then inserted between each clip's outer edge and the material plate. When pressure is removed, the two clips are released downward, thereby forcing the material into a channel and trapping the material between clamping member sand the channel, and the clips and the plate. Once the material is secured, the device can be used to clean or dry a surface. After cleaning or drying, the material is removed and a new material is attached. The material can be any fabric / cloth including rags, old clothing, towels or any other material, thereby precluding the requirement to use special pads or other proprietary materials.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The invention generally pertains to cleaning devices such as a mop, and more particularly to a cleaning device utilizing a removably-attached, clip-on material, which can consist of any fabric or cloth.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Throughout the world, especially in developed nations, there is a high priority in maintaining cleanliness. This is applied to both personal hygiene as well as living and working in a clean environment. To achieve and maintain cleanliness a large number of products have been developed. Personal hygiene products include soap, body wash, and hair shampoo, while environmental products include liquid and solid chemical products or solutions, and devices that facilitate the use of or application of cleaning products.[0003]One of the most ubiquitous and long-term devices is a mop. For cleaning all types of floors, a mop has long been the preferred device. For much of its life, the design of a mop has remained the same. A handle to which is attached a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a cleaning and drying device that allows for the use of any fabric material that can be easily attached and removed from the device. This eliminates the need for specialty designed cleaning pads, reducing costs and allowing for the use of materials that are commonly found in most households. The device also includes clamps and channels to secure the fabric material, and serrated edges to prevent injury from pointed tip serrations. The technical effects of this invention include increased security, flexibility in material choices, and reduced costs.

Problems solved by technology

Although these modern designs are an improvement over the original designs, and provide a quick and easy method of mopping, there are problems.

For the mops with the permanently attached material, over time the material, which is typically cloth, becomes soiled and / or deteriorates.

The use of a new material each time the mop is utilized imposes a significant cost to the use of the mop, and creates more waste as each material is discarded.

Images