US1701167A - Mop - Google Patents

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S. L. TOPLITZ IOP Filed D60. 1l. 1926 rid Patented Feb. 5, 1929.

UNITED STATES SAMSON L. TOPLITZ, 0F NEW YORX,`N. Yi

MOP.

Application led December 11, 1926. Serial No. 154,656.`

The object of this invention is to provide a floor mop or the like of exceptionally durable construction; to provide a mop which may be economically made and to provide a mop which will be extremely durable under hard conditions of use.

A further object of this invention is to provide a mop of the character mentioned which will be so reinforced at those points where wear is likely to occur that the same will be rendered long lasting and extremely satisfactory in use.

lilith these objects and such other objects as may hereinafter appear, in view, I have devised the particular arrangement of parts hereinafter set forth and more particularly pointed out in the claim appended hereto.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawing, forming a part hereof in which Figure l is a front elevation of my improved inop showing the parts ofthe same to which my invention relates.

Figure 2 is a sectional view on the line 2--2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a pla-n view of the reinforcing strip shown in position about the yarn and before said strip has been stitched in position.

Figure 4 is a view showing the manner in which the mop contacts with the Hoor and illustrating how the reinforced parts of the same receive the rubbing contact.

Throughout the various views of the drawings, similar reference characters designate similar part-s.

My improved mop is preferably formed of two main elements, that is, it is composed of the bundle of yarn l and a reinforcing band 2 of canvas or other extremely tough and substantially strong fabric. The band 2 is preferably of substantial width and it is usually formed of a single strip of substantially wide fabric. Said strip is preferably passed about the bundle of yarn with the meeting edges of the strip being secured together by the stitching 3, as is clearly disclosed in Figure 3. The mop thus formed is then folded trans- 1 versely on the line 4 in Figure 3, so that the band 2 is doubled upon itself as shown in Figures i and 2. The band and yarn aboutwhich it passes is then stitched through as illustrated at 5 6. It will be noted that the lines of stitches 5 are located near the upper end or fold in the mop head and that there are preferably several lines of these stitches which so compact that part of the mop head or band which lies near the fold that a rigid structure is there provided.

It is also to be noted that the transverse line of stitching G which passes through the band is located adjacent to the lower end or edge of the same so that there is a substantially wide space or area 7 of the band 2 lying between the transverse lines of stitching 5 and 6. The stitching 6 passing through the band near its lower end also tends to add rigidity to that point of the mop head so that the area of greatest flexibility in the mop head is locatedbetween the two groups of stitching 5 and 6.

Heretofore in mop construction, it was customary to terminate the edge of the reinforcing band 2 immediately below lines of stitching located where those designated at 5 are located. The point of contact of the mop with the floor, in the prior construction, usually took place at the lower end of the strip, so that after but slight use, the yarn strands l were cut through.

Through my improved mop construction', I provide the reinforcing band with an extended skirt portion, formed by the area 7 and I render the mop head or banded part rigid at substantially two points, that is, where the stitches 5 and 6 are located. Between these two points is the area 7 which is flexible and thus when the mop is brought in contact with the floor, it willbend across the area 7. Thus, the part of the mop which receives a hard rubbing contact with the ioor will be located between the stitches 5 and 6 and will be strongl reinforced since that point will be coveredyby a part of the canvas or fabric strip.

At `8 in Figure 4 is shown the point of contact just mentioned. Therefore, the `fold in the mop occurring on the canvas strip, causes any friction and wear to take place on the reinforced strip rather than on the yarn, which in mops of prior construction readily cut through and causes rapid deterioration of the mop.

Having described one embodiment of my invention, it is obvious that the same is not to be restricted thereto, but is broad enou h to cover all structures coming within tTie scope of the annexed claim. 1

That l claim is:

An article of the class described. comprising a folded bundle of mop material, a substantially wide protective strip extended around the mop material and over the told therein, said strip projecting for a considerable distance below said told, securing and stiffening means for said mop comprising lines of stitchingpassing through` tlie strip and through the mop material adjacent to the fold therein, additional securing and stiftening means located adjacent to the lower edge of the reinforcing strp said means comprising stitching passing through said strip and through the mop material, said strip being provided with a substantially Wide unsecured arca located between the securing and stiien ingl stitchings whereby the mop is caused to ,told Within said area when in normal use.

Sie-ned at the city, county and State oi New York, this 9th day et December, 1926.

SAMSON L. TOPLITZ.

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