Bizarre Patents
Pet Toilet-Like Water Disk and Food Storage
One pet-friendly inventor patented "a device for watering pets, e.g., a dog or cat." The device, he helpfully noted, "has the general shape of a toilet."
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7930791 | Mop having removable and rotatable clamp members to retain yarn, the clamp members also retaining additional cleaning members An improved deck mop to retain yarn comprising an elongated rod having an upper section and a lower section. An exterior rotatable sleeve threadedly surrounds the lower section which includes an interior movable piston which is further connected to a stationary spri... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7690069 | Cleaning tool with attachment projections providing additional cleaning functionalities A cleaning tool, such as a mop, used for cleaning a surface includes a cleaning head having a face with a plurality of projections extending therefrom. A cleaning pad is removably attached to the cleaning head face by engagement with the projections, the pad being f... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7591040 | Cleaning tool for removing larger and smaller sized particles A cleaning tool, which in some instances may be a mop, for use in cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning tool includes a frame and a primary cleaning member that is carried by the frame. The primary cleaning member is configured for removing generally smaller ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7380306 | Mop assembly and mop comprising such a mop assembly A mop assembly for a mop includes an under side having a first fastener for holding a cleaning cloth, and an upper side parallel with the under side. The upper side is provided with a holder for holding a shaft. At least one side surface interconnects the under side... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7334285 | Attachment mechanism with an adapter to a metal mop head to removably and securely retain a cleaning implement attachment on a wringer mop A cleaning attachment which removably holds the cleaning implement such as a scrubber pad or a scrub brush in place on a wringer mop head and will not fall off during the vigorous scrubbing or brushing action because it is locked in place by means of a novel attachi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328477 | Dual-mode contour-following mop A scrubbing implement for cleaning a surface with contours is disclosed. The scrubbing implement includes a resilient base that includes a plurality of resilient fingers, each of which extend radially away from center of the base. A rigid cap comprises an inside upp... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325990 | Method of deck stain applicator A method for use of a deck stain applicator having a generally flat coating applicator pad having at least one coating delivery channel therethrough for delivery of coating material at a planar application surface of the pad for coating a generally planar surface ha... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7264413 | Mops with one or more cleaning members Mops comprising one or more cleaning members. In select embodiments, the cleaning members are releasably secured to the mop and may be capable of compression. In these embodiments, the different cleaning members enable the mop to operate in a plurality of different ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7260864 | Attachment mechanism to removably and securely retain a cleaning implement attachment on a wringer mop A cleaning attachment which removably holds the cleaning implement such as a scrubber pad or a scrub brush in place on a wringer mop head and will not fall off during the vigorous scrubbing or brushing action because it is locked in place by means of a novel attachi... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7225495 | Mop with attached scrubber A separate scrubber is securely attached to a mop that has a sponge mop element. The scrubber is attached to the mounting head with mounting stems. The mounting stems take the form of walls that are spaced at a distance apart. One or more of the walls has an outward... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7192210 | Deck stain applicator A deck stain applicator having a generally flat coating applicator pad having at least one coating delivery channel therethrough for delivery of coating material at a planar application surface of the pad for coating a generally planar surface having gaps therein an... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7127772 | Wiper plate for a cleaning implement A wiper plate for a cleaning implement, in particular for damp and wet mopping, having an essentially flat cleaning surface, and having first facilities for fastening a handle and second facilities for the detachable fastening of an interchangeable mopping covering,... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124464 | Scrubbing device attachable to a mop A method of providing a mop with surface scrubbing capability, that includes providing a surface scrubbing attachment device, and attaching the device to the mop for scrubbing presentation to the surface. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7069615 | Squeegee device and system A toothbrush is disclosed that includes and applicator head and a handle coupled to the applicator head for manipulating the applicator head while cleaning teeth and gums. The applicator head includes a curved squeegee element and bristles that surround elongated wa... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051394 | Dentition cleaning device and system An electric toothbrush is disclosed that includes and applicator head and a motorized handle coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head while cleaning teeth and gums. The applicator head includes a curved squeegee element and bristles that surroun... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7047589 | Dentition cleaning device and system An oral-care device with a power cleaning head is disclosed. The power cleaning head comprises squeegee wiping elements or squeegee wiping elements and bristles. The power cleaning head is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning tee... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7007338 | Advanced aerosol cleaning system An advanced cleaning system comprising cleaning compositions, pads, and implements provide effective cleaning of soft and hard surfaces. The system includes (a) a handle portion, the handle portion having a proximal end and a distal end, (b) a cleaning head portion ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6979371 | Detergent composition for hard surfaces comprising hydrophilic shear-thinning polymer at very low level A detergent composition and/or solution for floors comprising a hydrophilic shear-thinning polymer at very low level for improved cleaning end result. The solution can be used with conventional implements known in the art, including sponges, cloths and/or sponge, st... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6944903 | Dentition cleaning device and system An applicator with squeegee configurations is disclosed. The applicator has a removable cover. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the removable cover is sealed through a squeegee edge using a suitable adhesive. The removable cover can be formed fro... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6892415 | Mop with attached scrubber A scrubber with a triangular cross section is attached to a sponge mop so that the scrubber face is angled at an angle of about 60° in one direction with respect to the handle, and the sponge mop element is angled at an angle of about 60° in the opposite direction... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6871372 | Mop with cleaning head member and scrubber A mop with a platen-shaped cleaning head member, to be used for dry or wet applications, with or without cleaning sheets, suited to be used as a liquid dispensing mop. An abrasive scrubber support is integrally formed with and extends from the forward upper surface ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6865768 | Sponge mop assembly A sponge mop assembly includes a handle and a head mounted on a bottom end of the handle. The head has a mount clamping a sponge, two front and two rear coupling arms bilaterally extending downward from front and rear sides of the mount such that a space is defined ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6836921 | Deck mop with scrubber A deck or swab mop with an elongated handle and absorbent cleaning strands extends from an integrally formed body. The mop body has parallelly aligned front and rear walls and a top wall extending between the front and rear walls. An abrasive scrubber element with a... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6353960 | Helper attachment devices for cleaning A convenient helper attachment device adapted for use in combination with cleaning apparatuses/units is for use as a universal back up for the cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus has a near end for being held by a user and a far end for supporting ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6336240 | Modular sponge mop A mop having a mop head with a first sponge member supported to a bottom side thereof and defining a first floor engaging surface. A second sponge member is supported on the mop head and defines a second floor engaging surface. The second sponge member re... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6308366 | Dry mop detailer A brush attachment for use on a frame of a conventional dry mop. The brush attachment includes a clip assembly for releasably securing the brush to a portion of the mop frame with the brush also being adjustably connected to the clip assembly wherein the ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6251194 | Method for mopping and scrubbing a surface using an apparatus for pesticide elimination and surface traction treatment A method for cleaning or restoring a surface using a mop that is attached to a carrier block. A flowable pesticide or restorative material is applied and removed by passing the mop over and in contact with the material that is applied in closely timed rel... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6216307 | Hand held cleaning device A hand held mop, broom or scrubber device in which the cleaning head has two cleaning elements. In one embodiment, a self-wringing mop having an elongated handle with a rigid base frame assembly is attached to the bottom end. The base frame has opposite p... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6202246 | Multi-purpose scrub mop An all-purpose cleaning apparatus and kit. The cleaning apparatus includes a head having a substantially triangular shape. The head includes a front portion having an interior and an exterior, a plurality of substantially long hard bristles extending from... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6105193 | Scrubbing and mopping apparatus with positive attachment of mop to carrier block An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, comprising in combination, a supporting carrier, including a block and scrubbing media carried by the carrier, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; first structure for attaching an elo... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6088867 | Combined mop and brush assembly The combined mop and brush assembly comprises: an elongate mop and brush handle; a mop strand holder, with mop strands mounted therein, mounted on a lower end portion of the mop and brush handle; and a generally cylindrical brush mounted to the lower dist... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085377 | Mop for scrubbing and mopping apparatus pesticide elimination and surface traction treatment An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, which comprises, a supporting carrier, including a block and scrubbing structure carried by the carrier, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; a first structure for attaching an elongat... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5964005 | Scrubbing and mopping apparatus An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, comprising in combination, a supporting carrier, including a block and scrubbing media carried by the carrier, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; first structure for attaching an elo... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5940924 | Removably mounted deck brush A cleaning apparatus includes an elongated first handle having a first longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus also includes a second handle having a second longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end. A connector is adapt... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5918340 | Mopheads A holder for releasibly clamping a mophead to a mop handle includes an elongate clamping member which is hinged at one end and snap fits at the other. The clamping member extends about a mop strand bundle. The clamping member has a brush or scrub pad fitt... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5913347 | Mop head with integral fused brush array A dual-purpose mop head assembly comprising a housing having a threaded recess for threadably engaging a handle on one end thereof, mopping yarns secured within and extending from the opposite end of the housing, and an array of closely packed, brush bris... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5903948 | Mopping and brushing apparatus An apparatus for scrubbing and mopping a surface, comprising in combination, a scrub brush, including a supporting block and bristles carried by the block, to project toward the surface for scrubbing that surface; the first structure for attaching an elon... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5706544 | Mopheads A mophead comprises a bundle of flexible strands which are gathered and held together at the center and which are connected together at positions spaced from but adjacent to each of their two ends. Each edge portion of each mop half is connected to an adj... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5584091 | Cleaning system with a cleaning apparatus and wringer apparatus A cleaning system includes a cleaning apparatus and a wringer apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes a handle and a base member. The base member has a first side and a second side, with the handle being coupled to the first side of the base member. A ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5522110 | Cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus comprising a handle and a base member having a first surface and a second surface. The handle is coupled to the first surface and a brush portion is attached to the second surface. The cleaning apparatus further includes an absorbent ... | 06/04/1996 |
