Adjustable cleaning head for a cleaning tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8640296
APP PUB NO 20110167583A1
SERIAL NO

12987239

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A cleaning tool is provided and includes a cleaning head moveable between a plurality of configurations. The cleaning head may include a main panel, a handle coupled to the main panel via a universal joint, a first side panel pivotally coupled to a first edge of the main panel, and a second side panel pivotally coupled to a second edge of the main panel opposite the first edge. The cleaning tool may also include two biasing members for biasing the first and second panels toward a flat position and at least one ramp member engageable with a surface to pivot at least one of the first and second side panels upward out of its flat position toward an upward pivoted position. The cleaning tool may further include an actuator for pivoting one or more of the side panels between flat and upward pivoted positions, and a selectively deployable scrubber.

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RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC8935 NORTHPOINTE EXECUTIVE DR HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Monahan, Sean E Franklinville, US 12 132
Schiavo, Michael A Mt. Ephraim, US 6 58
Sheckels, Ryan Marlton, US 7 64
Weaver, Jace A Gilbertsville, US 19 194

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