Universal connector for a fluid mop

Details Universal connector for a fluid mop Universal connector for a fluid mop

2008-05-09

2011-11-08

Walczak, David (Department: 3751)

Coating implements with material supply

Reservoir separably mounted on elongated handle

C401S268000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052342

ABSTRACT:
A universal connector for connecting a mop frame to a fluid source. The universal connector includes an upper connector piece with a proximal end for connection to a mop housing and a distal end with a pair of pivot arms. A fluid distributor having a hollow nipple portion connects to the fluid source and has a pair of pivot plates for pivotal connection to the upper connection piece for side to side pivot. Fluid distributor also has a pair of opposed elongated hollow arms for coupling to a mop frame. A fluid conduit passing through the upper connector piece from the fluid source and connected to the nipple portion of the distributor for distribution of fluid to the mop frame through the hollow distributor arms. Fabric mop pockets with an opening to permit rotation of the mop frame about the distributor.

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