Patent ID: 7231684
Filing Date: 2007-06-19
Classification: A47L,B25G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a paddle, the paddle having a peripheral edge; a cleaning element removably affixed to the paddle, the cleaning element including a body and means for elastically and removably securing the body to the paddle; a handle having opposed outwardly extending end pins; and first and second receivers spacedly carried on the paddle, each of the first and second receivers pivotally receiving one pin on the handle to pivotally connect the handle and the paddle for pivotal movement with respect to each other only about an axis extending between the first and second receivers, one of the first and second receivers formed with separable members defining an access opening for receiving one of the end pins of the handle in a snap-connection and the other of the first and second receivers having a bore extending through at least one side and bounded by a wall of the receiver for receiving the other one of the end pins.