Patent ID: 7716776
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A flat mop-comprising: a disposable wiper; a base member, the base member having an upper surface and a lower surface, the base member having a pair of rails extending along opposing sides of the upper surface, the base member having a mount having a hinge pin thereon; a pair of resilient clips associated with each rail, each clip being connected to the base member by a resilient tether; and a pivot joint having a first receiving portion for receiving the base member hinge pin for mounting the base member thereto, the pivot joint defining a first pivot axis, the pivot joint having a second receiving portion distinct from the first receiving portion, the pivot joint including an engagement member received in the second receiving portion and defining a second pivot axis spaced from and perpendicular to the first pivot axis, the engagement member including a coupling portion; wherein the pivot joint is mounted to the base member for pivoting the base member relative to the pivot joint about two axes, and where the disposable wiper is secured to the base member, positioned on the resilient pad, wrapped around the base member and over the rails, and wherein the clips are positioned over the disposable wiper, on respective rails to secure the wiper thereto and wherein the rail has a groove formed therein for receiving a respective clip.