BASEBOARD ATTACHMENT CLEANING DEVICE

Abstract

A baseboard attachment for a mop head that includes an elongated frame defining a front face and an opposite rear face and a circumferential rim. A ridge protrudes out and away from the front face of the frame and extends at least a portion of the elongated frame. A pair of mounting clips are positioned at or near opposite ends of the frame configured for detachably mounting to a mop head. The frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge. The cleaning device can include a cleaning cloth and the like.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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BACKGROUND

Mops used for cleaning floors come in various shapes and sizes. Many mops include an elongated handle with some sort of absorbent or cleaning device or material as a “mop head” attached at an end of the handle.

Traditional mops can be difficult to use for cleaning baseboards. As a result, baseboards are often overlooked during cleaning. Dust, dirt, and grime accumulate over time.

Through the years, various mop designs have been attempted to address this result. For example, some mops feature specialized attachments or brushes that can be used to clean baseboards. These attachments can be difficult to use, and they may not be effective at removing stubborn dirt and grime.

A need remains for a mop device, an attachment, or assembly that addresses these issues and overcomes the existing shortcomings. What is needed is a mop that ergonomically cleans baseboards without the need to constantly change mop heads or maneuvering to clean hard to reach areas.

BRIEF SUMMARY

In one aspect, a baseboard attachment for a mop head, includes (a) an elongated frame defining a front face and an opposite rear face and a circumferential rim, (b) a ridge protruding out and away from the front face of the frame and extending at least a portion of the elongated frame, (b) a pair of mounting clips positioned at or near opposite ends of the frame configured for detachably mounting to a mop head, and where the frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge. In an example, the ridge is formed integrally with the frame.

The baseboard attachment may also include a frame that defines a planar front face, and the ridge extends outwardly in a perpendicular direction of the planar front face forming a pair of ridge surfaces and a ridge face. The ridge surfaces are configured to engage a corresponding baseboard surface. The back plate and the front face form an elongated receiving channel configured to secure an adjustment mounting feature therebetween.

In an example, the adjustment mounting feature may include an elongated double screw, where each screw extends from a central stop to oppositely positioned connectors. Each connector extends out from the receiving channel to engage a mounting clip through a clip receiving cavity. The mounting clips can extend from an adjustment mounting feature and configured to linearly adjust towards and away from each other by turning an adjustment knob connected to a connector of the adjustment mounting feature.

In another example, the cleaning device includes a cleaning cloth configured to removably mount over the frame and the ridge. The ridge surface is configured to direct the cleaning cloth onto a surface of a baseboard. The cleaning cloth may include a material selected from the group consisting of a microfiber, cloth, disposable cleaning paper, washable cleaning cloth, and combinations thereof.

In another aspect, a baseboard mop includes a) a handle, b) a mop head connected to the handle, and c) a baseboard attachment having an elongated frame and a ridge protruding out from the frame, where the ridge extends linearly along the elongated frame and defines a shape configured to conform to a contour of a baseboard surface, and where the frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge. The frame defines a planar front face and the ridge extends outwardly in a perpendicular direction of the planar front face forming a pair of ridge surfaces and a ridge face, wherein the ridge surfaces are configured to engage a corresponding baseboard surface.

In yet another aspect, a baseboard mop head includes a) a mop head configured to detachably connect to a handle, b) a baseboard attachment having an elongated frame and a ridge protruding out from the frame, where the ridge extends linearly along the elongated frame and defines a shape configured to conform to a contour of a baseboard surface, and where the frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge.

Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions, and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To easily identify the discussion of any particular element or act, the most significant digit or digits in a reference number refer to the figure number in which that element is first introduced.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example baseboard attachment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the baseboard attachment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 illustrates a back side perspective view of the front face 106 of the baseboard attachment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front side extended and exploded view of the baseboard attachment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic example of a cleaning cloth for mounting over the baseboard attachment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic example of a cleaning cloth for mounting on a baseboard attachment for mounting on a mop head 604 of a mop 602.

FIG. 6B illustrates an example schematic front side view of a baseboard attachment mounted on a mop head.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example side profile view of a baseboard attachment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. It should be understood throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

Referring to FIGS. 1-7, the present disclosure provides for an improved baseboard cleaning device and baseboard attachment configured to detachable mount to a mop head of a mop or cleaning device. In an example, baseboard attachment 100 includes an elongated frame 104 having a front face 106 and a back plate 202. Front face 106 defines a planar surface surrounded circumferentially by a rim 114. A ridge 108 extends outwardly from front face 106. In this example, ridge 108 extends substantially perpendicular from front face 106 forming a pair of cleaning ridge surfaces 112 and a ridge face 116. Ridge 108 can be integrally formed with frame 104 or alternatively, connected as a separate unit. In an example, ridge 108 extends across front face 106 in a linear direction at least a portion of the length of frame 104. In another example, ridge 108 extends in a linear direction across the entire length or almost the entire length of front face 106.

An adjustment knob 102 extends from frame 104. Adjustment knob 102 is configured to turn an adjustment mounting feature 206 to adjust mounting clips 110. Mounting clips 110 can define a hook geometry to securely mount to a mop head 604. Mount mounting clips 110 can be referred to as “chucks” and can further include a rubber surface 306 to engage a corresponding mop head 604. This can prevent undesired damage to the mop head 604 and provide additional tension when the rubber surface 306 is compressed.

Referring to the exploded view baseboard attachment 100 shown in FIG. 2, an internal adjustment mounting feature 206 is positioned within a receiving channel 204 formed within frame 104. In this example, receiving channel 204 is formed in a center portion of frame 104. Adjustment mounting feature 206 includes a pair of oppositely positioned connectors 208 and a central stop 214 with threaded surfaces 216 therebetween.

Adjustment mounting feature 206 can be an elongated double ended screw extending from a central stop 214 to oppositely positioned connector 208. Each connector 208 extends out from receiving channel 204 to engage a mounting clip 110. Mounting clip 110 defines a clip receiving cavity 210 configured for receiving a connector 208 of adjustment mounting feature 206. An adjustment knob 102 connects to connector 208 and is configured to be turned and thus linearly adjusting the oppositely positioned mounting clips towards each other or away from each other. Accordingly, adjustment mounting features 206 are configured to detachably mount onto a mop head 604.

Securing the adjustment mounting feature 206 internally within receiving channel 204 is a back plate 202 that includes guides 212 protruding outwardly and defining a curved surface to abut and secure central stop 214.

Referring to FIG. 3, an example backside 304 of front face 106 is shown having a plurality of connector pins 302 that engage matching receiving pads 218. In this example, upon connecting back plate 202 to front face 106, the connector pins 302 are smashed into place to permanently secure frame 104 as a unitary device. This reduces tampering risk. Mounting clips 110 can be adjusted towards each other a desired distance within the receiving channel 204 by way of turning adjustment knob 102. Adjustment knob 102 mushrooms outwardly from frame 104. In an example, adjustment knob 102 mushrooms outwardly in use but is hidden once the baseboard attachment 100 is mounted. In a further example, the mounting clips 110 are spring loaded through the adjustment mounting feature 206.

Referring to FIG. 4, an extended exploded view of baseboard attachment 100 is shown. Frame 104 includes front face 106 mounted to back plate 202 with an adjustment mounting feature 206 positioned within a receiving channel 204 formed therebetween. Mounting clips 110 are then attached to connectors 208 at opposite ends of the elongated frame 104. Adjustment knob 102 is connected to at least one of the mounting clips 110. Ridge 108 protrudes outwardly from front face 106 of frame 104.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic example of a cleaning device 502 that can mount over and around baseboard attachment 100. Cleaning device 502 can be any material configured to clean a desired surface including a cleaning cloth, a dusting cloth, a disposable fabric or material, or a reusable and washable cloth. The cleaning device 502 can be a microfiber or a paper product. The cleaning device 502 should be flexible enough to form around ridge 108. An optional elastic material can be employed at or near the perimeter of cleaning device 502 to assist with mounting around the rim 114 of baseboard attachment 100.

FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic example of a cleaning device 502 for mounting over a baseboard attachment 100 for detachably mounting onto a mop head 604 of a mop 602. Mounting clips 110 can be adjusted to mount onto and over an outer rim 606 of mop head 604. As shown in FIG. 6B, in a mounted configuration, baseboard attachment 100 is configured in a perpendicular relationship with mop head 604. Typically, mop 602 includes an elongated handle 608 that connects to mop head 604. Accordingly, to clean a baseboard using baseboard attachment 100, the handle 608 can be maneuvered to align a ridge surface 112 with a baseboard surface for cleaning, dusting, washing, or the like.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example side profile of a baseboard attachment 100 showing a schematic of a ridge having ridge surfaces 112. A schematic of an example baseboard 702 is shown having an upper baseboard surface 704. Baseboard attachment 100 is configured to physically engage baseboard surface 704 via ridge surface 112 or having a cleaning device 502 positioned over and around ridge 108 for cleaning of baseboard surface 704.

The present disclosure provides for a baseboard attachment that allows for more robust and durable cleaning of surfaces, particularly baseboards. The attachment can be easily mounted to a corresponding mop head and is reusable. It can be configured to mount a removable and replaceable cleaning fabric or cloth to advanced cleaning.

The foregoing description of various forms of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Numerous modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The forms discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various forms and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled.

Claims

1. A baseboard attachment for a mop head, comprising: (a) an elongated frame defining a front face and an opposite rear face and a circumferential rim;(b) a ridge protruding out and away from the front face of the frame and extending at least a portion of the elongated frame;(b) a pair of mounting clips positioned at or near opposite ends of the frame configured for detachably mounting to a mop head; andwherein the frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge.

2. The baseboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the ridge is formed integrally with the frame.

3. The baseboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the frame defines a planar front face, and the ridge extends outwardly in a perpendicular direction of the planar front face forming a pair of ridge surfaces and a ridge face, wherein the ridge surfaces are configured to engage a corresponding baseboard surface.

4. The baseboard attachment of claim 1, wherein the back plate and the front face form an elongated receiving channel configured to secure an adjustment mounting feature therebetween.

5. The baseboard attachment of claim 4, wherein the adjustment mounting feature includes an elongated double screw, wherein each screw extends from a central stop to oppositely positioned connectors.

6. The baseboard attachment of claim 5, wherein the mounting clips extend from an adjustment mounting feature and configured to linearly adjust towards and away from each other by turning an adjustment knob connected to a connector of the adjustment mounting feature.

7. The baseboard attachment of claim 5, wherein each connector extends out from the receiving channel to engage a mounting clip through a clip receiving cavity.

8. The baseboard attachment of claim 7, wherein the adjustment knob connects to a connector and the adjustment knob is configured to be turned linearly adjust the oppositely positioned mounting clips towards each other or away from each other to detachably mount over a mop head.

9. The baseboard mop of claim 1 wherein the cleaning device includes a cleaning cloth configured to removably mount over the frame and the ridge.

10. The baseboard mop of claim 9 wherein the ridge surface is configured to direct the cleaning cloth onto a surface of a baseboard.

11. The baseboard mop of claim 9 wherein the cleaning cloth includes a material selected from the group consisting of a microfiber, cloth, disposable cleaning paper, washable cleaning cloth, and combinations thereof.

12. A baseboard mop comprising: a) a handle;b) a mop head connected to the handle; andc) a baseboard attachment having an elongated frame and a ridge protruding out from the frame;wherein the ridge extends linearly along the elongated frame and defines a shape configured to conform to a contour of a baseboard surface, andwherein the frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge.

13. The baseboard mop of claim 12, wherein the baseboard attachment is integral with the mop head.

14. The baseboard mop of claim 12, wherein the ridge is detachably mounted to the mop head.

15. The baseboard mop of claim 12, wherein the frame defines a planar front face, and the ridge extends outwardly in a perpendicular direction of the planar front face forming a pair of ridge surfaces and a ridge face, wherein the ridge surfaces are configured to engage a corresponding baseboard surface.

16. The baseboard mop of claim 12 wherein the cleaning device includes a cleaning cloth configured to removably mount over the frame and the ridge.

17. The baseboard mop of claim 16 wherein the cleaning cloth includes a material selected from the group consisting of a microfiber, cloth, disposable cleaning paper, washable cleaning cloth, and combinations thereof.

18. The baseboard mop of claim 12 wherein the ridge surface is configured to direct the cleaning cloth onto a surface of a baseboard.

19. A baseboard mop head comprising: a) a mop head configured to detachably connect to a handle;b) a baseboard attachment having an elongated frame and a ridge protruding out from the frame;wherein the ridge extends linearly along the elongated frame and defines a shape configured to conform to a contour of a baseboard surface, andwherein the frame is configured to secure a cleaning device to cover at least the protruding ridge.

20. The baseboard mop head of claim 19, wherein the frame defines a planar front face and the ridge extends outwardly in a perpendicular direction of the planar front face forming a pair of ridge surfaces and a ridge face, wherein the ridge surfaces are configured to engage a corresponding baseboard surface.