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Dust mop assembly with integrated deflector

a dust mop and integrated technology, applied in the field of dust mop assemblies with integrated deflectors, can solve the problems of heavy debris, such as paper clippings, driven upwards, and additional labor, and achieve the effect of improving the dust mop assembly and easy gathering of debris

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-10-18
JPM DESIGNS LLC
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The patent text describes an improved dust mop assembly that includes a deflector to make it easier to gather light debris such as paper. The assembly includes a mop head with a dust gathering assembly attached to the bottom surface. A pole is attached to the mop head and the deflector is attached towards the front of the mop. The mop head also has a center support to which the deflector, pole, or both are attached using clamps. The technical effect of this design is to make it easier for users to gather debris while using the mop.

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One issue that arises frequently when a dust mop is used is that very light debris, such as paper clippings, when mopped up will be driven upwards and over the dust mop, instead of being taken up by the mop head.
This causes janitorial workers to have to go over the same area multiple times, resulting in additional labor.

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[0024]Turning to the figures, and to FIG. 2 in particular, an improved dust mop assembly is depicted and generally designated as 100. The dust mop assembly 100 incorporates a mop head 110 that is a generally planar. As depicted, the mop head 110 also incorporates a plurality of individual dust gathering yarns 116 secured on the operative surface of the mop head; i.e., the bottom. The mop head can be constructed with a swivel connector 30, which may, for example, be a swivel joint as shown. A handle 20 will generally be coupled to the swivel connector 30. As depicted the mop assembly 100 further comprises a deflector 142, which can be mounted in a variety of ways. The deflector can be, for example, formed of plastic, such as a transparent plastic or acrylic. Alternatively, the deflector could, for example, be formed of aluminum. As depicted, the deflector 142 is integrally formed into the top portion of the mop head 110 toward the front of the dust mop assembly; i.e., toward the lead...

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A dust mop assembly is disclosed. The dust mop includes a mop head that comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes a dust gathering assembly, such as a reusable dust gathering pad or a plurality of dust gathering yarns. A deflector is coupled to the front of the mop head using any acceptable means. The deflector keeps dust and debris from being thrown over the dust mop while in use.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure generally relates to cleaning apparatus, and in particular to dust mops incorporating a mop head with a dust gathering assembly such as, for example, a plurality of dust gathering yarns or a reusable dust gathering pad.BACKGROUND[0002]Dust mops are well known for cleaning in and about homes and commercial and industrial buildings. Such mops generally employ a plurality of individual dust gathering yarns connected to a mop head, although reusable dust gathering pads (often known by the trade name “Swiffer®”) are also included in this category of cleaning tool. Generally, a user will pass the mop head over a surface that requires cleaning. The mop head (either the individual dust gathering yarns or the dust gathering pad) will then take up dust that is on the surface. Dust mops are also used to clean other material from a surface, such as paper clippings, sand, and other debris.[0003]Generally, a prior art dust mop will be constructe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/20A47L13/502
CPCA47L13/502A47L13/20A47L13/254
Inventor MCCORMICK, JOSEPH
Owner JPM DESIGNS LLC