Patent ID: 7958592
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A mopping system comprising a user manipulated handle; a curved profile support mandrel operatively connected to the user manipulated handle, said support mandrel comprising a plurality of substantially coplanar spaced rib elements defining a substantially planar upper surface, the support mandrel further comprising a lower curved surface of convex profile projecting away from the upper surface; and a mop head comprising a normally substantially planar cellular foam body of predefined thickness, a fabric layer adhered in fixed relation at least partially across a lower face of the foam body; and a plurality of tab elements projecting outboard from opposing edges of an upper face of the foam body, wherein at least a portion of the tab elements include a base portion secured in affixed relation to the foam body, at least a portion of the tab elements comprising a neck portion operatively connected to a head portion, the head portion having a greater diameter than the neck portion, the mop head being bendable around an axis between said opposing edges such that the mop head may be wrapped at least partially around the support mandrel with the fabric layer facing outwardly away from the support mandrel and such that at least a portion of the tab elements may be inserted between the spaced rib elements, whereby the mop head defines a convex curved mopping surface.