EP1342445A3 - Wiping mop - Google Patents

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EP1342445A3
EP1342445A3 EP03004811A EP03004811A EP1342445A3 EP 1342445 A3 EP1342445 A3 EP 1342445A3 EP 03004811 A EP03004811 A EP 03004811A EP 03004811 A EP03004811 A EP 03004811A EP 1342445 A3 EP1342445 A3 EP 1342445A3
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clamping device
work surface
handle
wiping mop
wiping
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EP1342445B1 (en
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Dirk Salmon
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Vermop Salmon GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/24—Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • A47L13/254—Plate frames
    • A47L13/256—Plate frames for mops made of cloth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/42—Details
    • A47L13/46—Securing scouring or polishing cloths or sponges to the handles by gripping means, tongs, or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/04—Handle constructions telescopic; extensible; sectional
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements
    • B25G3/38—Hinged, pivoted, swivelling, or folding joints

Abstract

The wiping apparatus (1), particularly for cleaning surfaces, comprises a clamping device (4) for accommodating at least one wiper textile (2), one work surface (3) and a movably connected handle (7). The clamping device has a clamp position (5) which is elongated in the area of the front edge of the work surface. The handle is connected via a spring arrangement (6) capable of producing a set-back force.
EP03004811A 2002-03-05 2003-03-04 Wiping mop Expired - Lifetime EP1342445B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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DE10209613 2002-03-05
DE10209613A DE10209613A1 (en) 2002-03-05 2002-03-05 mopping device

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EP1342445A2 EP1342445A2 (en) 2003-09-10
EP1342445A3 true EP1342445A3 (en) 2003-10-29
EP1342445B1 EP1342445B1 (en) 2008-05-21

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EP03004811A Expired - Lifetime EP1342445B1 (en) 2002-03-05 2003-03-04 Wiping mop

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AT (1) ATE395862T1 (en)
DE (2) DE10209613A1 (en)
DK (1) DK1342445T3 (en)
PL (1) PL358975A1 (en)

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WO2006002653A1 (en) * 2004-06-29 2006-01-12 Ecolab Inc. Mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned, mop holder and mop cover for a mopping device
EP1665974B1 (en) * 2004-12-04 2009-12-02 Trisa Holding AG Arm fastening device with locking means for a sweeper
EP1731078B1 (en) * 2005-06-09 2013-04-03 VERMOP Salmon GmbH Wiping system
US7854035B2 (en) * 2005-11-03 2010-12-21 3M Innovative Properties Company Dual-sided flip mop
FR2932708B1 (en) * 2008-06-19 2011-04-01 Nielsen Innovation ARTICULATION SYSTEM AGENCY BETWEEN A TOOL AND A MANUAL DRIVING UNIT
US10232503B2 (en) 2011-08-22 2019-03-19 The Procter & Gamble Company Device for treating a target surface and having an ergonomically pivoting handle
DE102012101155A1 (en) 2012-02-14 2013-08-14 Pps Pfennig Reinigungstechnik Gmbh Mop holder for holding mop cloth for floor cleaning system, has wiper plate including upward open elongated recess in region of front longitudinal side of wiper plate, and movable closing strap releasably covering elongated recess
EP2859830A1 (en) * 2013-10-09 2015-04-15 Carl Freudenberg KG Cleaning device for holding a cleaning agent

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US2707293A (en) * 1954-03-10 1955-05-03 Justiniano G Ferrer Swivel head fountain brush
DE3734671A1 (en) * 1986-10-13 1988-04-28 Hoky Kk CLEANER
DE9415002U1 (en) * 1994-09-15 1994-11-03 Vileda Gmbh Floor care equipment
US5461749A (en) * 1994-05-31 1995-10-31 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Floor mop and cleaning system
DE10123522C1 (en) * 2001-05-15 2002-08-14 Vermop Salmon Gmbh Holder for a mop
JP2002330915A (en) * 2001-05-08 2002-11-19 Shigetoshi Kiyoutani Cleaning tool provided with leaf spring attached to handle

Patent Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2707293A (en) * 1954-03-10 1955-05-03 Justiniano G Ferrer Swivel head fountain brush
DE3734671A1 (en) * 1986-10-13 1988-04-28 Hoky Kk CLEANER
US5461749A (en) * 1994-05-31 1995-10-31 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Floor mop and cleaning system
DE9415002U1 (en) * 1994-09-15 1994-11-03 Vileda Gmbh Floor care equipment
JP2002330915A (en) * 2001-05-08 2002-11-19 Shigetoshi Kiyoutani Cleaning tool provided with leaf spring attached to handle
DE10123522C1 (en) * 2001-05-15 2002-08-14 Vermop Salmon Gmbh Holder for a mop

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 2003, no. 03 5 May 2003 (2003-05-05) *

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EP1342445B1 (en) 2008-05-21
DK1342445T3 (en) 2008-09-22
EP1342445A2 (en) 2003-09-10
DE10209613A1 (en) 2003-09-18
ATE395862T1 (en) 2008-06-15
DE50309863D1 (en) 2008-07-03
PL358975A1 (en) 2003-09-08

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