Patent Application
20230032482
The present disclosure relates generally to attachments for cleaning buckets and more specifically to holders for mop handles.
An unsecured wet mop can create potential hazards in the cleaning business and at home. A mop that is unsecured from within a bucket can slide and fall out of a bucket. The mop and the water it is holding can become a physical hazard to a worker who can fall due to the mop or water on the floor. A falling mop handle can scuff a floor or wall. A mop handle on the floor of a business can be a physical hazard to other workers, customers, etc. A mop handle on the floor of a home can be a hazard to family members or pets. Thus, there is a need in the field of cleaning for a holder that can be attached to a bucket for securing mop handles.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved mop holder which accommodates a variety of mop types and sizes. It is another object of the invention to provide a mop holder which is inexpensive to manufacture, simple to use, and is adaptable to a variety of buckets having different sizes and shapes. Another object of the invention is to provide a mop holder which secures the mop handle in a substantially upright vertical position. A user can implement a mop holder by attaching a groove in the mop holder body to a bucket lip. Further, the user can secure the mop holder body to the bucket using a fastener. A user can insert a mop handle through a spring loaded lever into the cavity. Once inserted, the mop handle can be retained by the lever in an upright position.
These and other features and advantages will be apparent from reading of the following detailed description and review of the associated drawings. It is to be understood that both the forgoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory and do not restrict aspects as claimed.
The following descriptions relate principally to preferred embodiments while a few alternative embodiments may also be referenced on occasion, although it should be understood that many other alternative embodiments would also fall within the scope of the invention. The embodiments disclosed are not to be construed as describing limits to the invention, whereas the broader scope of the invention should instead be considered with reference to the claims, which may be now appended or may later be added or amended in this or related applications. Unless indicated otherwise, it is to be understood that terms used in these descriptions generally have the same meanings as those that would be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art. It should also be understood that terms used are generally intended to have the ordinary meanings that would be understood within the context of the related art, and they generally should not be restricted to formal or ideal definitions, conceptually encompassing equivalents, unless and only to the extent that a particular context clearly requires otherwise.
For purposes of these descriptions, a few wording simplifications should also be understood as universal, except to the extent otherwise clarified in a particular context either in the specification or in particular claims. The use of the term “or” should be understood as referring to alternatives, although it is generally used to mean “and/or” unless explicitly indicated to refer to alternatives only, or unless the alternatives are inherently mutually exclusive. Furthermore, unless explicitly dictated by the language, the term “and” may be interpreted as “or” in some instances. When referencing values, the term “about” may be used to indicate an approximate value, generally one that could be read as being that value plus or minus half of the value. “A” or “an” and the like may mean one or more, unless clearly indicated otherwise. Such “one or more” meanings are most especially intended when references are made in conjunction with open-ended words such as “having,” “comprising” or “including.” Likewise, “another” object may mean at least a second object or more. Thus, in the context of this specification, the term “comprising” is used in an inclusive sense and thus should be understood as meaning “including, but not limited to.” As used herein, the use of “may” or “may be” indicates that a modified term is appropriate, capable, or suitable for an indicated capacity, function, or usage, while considering that in some circumstances the modified term may sometimes not be appropriate, capable, or suitable. “Plurality” is defined as more than one when used to describe a quantity in the specification and claims. Any “examples” of embodiments and components (e.g. dimensions) described herein are considered non-limiting examples.
The mop holder 10 can include a fastener 1 for securing the mop holder 10 to a bucket. A fastener 1 is not required since the mop holder 10 attaches to a bucket lip using a groove opening 7 and provides some stability. A fastener 1 can provide additional security, especially when the holder body 8 loosely fits over a bucket lip with spacing between the inner walls of the groove 7 and the bucket lip. As shown, the fastener 1 can include a rotatable knob although other types of fasteners can be implemented.
This is a Nonprovisional Utility U.S. Patent Application filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b). This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/228,357, filed Aug. 2, 2021, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63228357 | Aug 2021 | US |
