Flexible handle for cleaning tools
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United States of America Patent
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Mar 24, 2015
Grant Date -
Feb 14, 2013
app pub date -
Aug 10, 2011
filing date -
Aug 10, 2011
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Abstract
A handle for a cleaning tool such as a floor mop comprising at least two handle segments attached to each other by a flexible connector such that the handle has one configuration in which it is rigid and another configuration in which it is flexible. In one exemplary embodiment, a movable rigid sleeve extends over the entire flexible connector and a portion of each handle segment such that it prevents the flexible connector from bending. When the movable rigid sleeve is moved to a position where it does not extend over the flexible connector, the flexible connector can bend relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle, to allow easy access under cabinets or furniture.
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International Classification(s)
- 2011 Application Filing Year
- A46B Class
- 291 Applications Filed
- 216 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.23 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 6 Citation Count
- A46B Class
- 10.58 % this patent is cited more than
- 10 Age
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