Patent ID: 7717524
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A46B,A47L

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a cleaning device adapted to sweep floors comprising: molding a squeegee blade out of a first material; providing a mold insert including a slot; providing a mold including a mold cavity; placing a first portion of the molded squeegee blade into the slot of the mold insert with a second portion of the molded squeegee blade exposed externally of the mold insert; placing the mold insert with the molded squeegee blade therein into the mold cavity; subsequently molding a head member, out of a second material of greater hardness than said first material, to the second portion of said previously molded squeegee blade by adding the second material to the mold cavity; attaching bristles to said head member; and attaching a handle to said head member.