Patent ID: 7089622
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A mop comprising: a handle having a first end, a second end and an outer surface, the handle being defined by a longitudinal axis; a hand grip, said hand grip being in-line with said longitudinal axis of the handle; a mop body on the second end, the mop body having mop strands extending therefrom; a sleeve on the second end, the sleeve having an inner surface and a lever handle extending at a substantially right angle from the sleeve; a plurality of ribs, said ribs formed on the outer surface of the handle and the inner surface of the sleeve, whereby said ribs allow the sleeve to be held in an elevated position; engagement means in the sleeve constructed and arranged to engage the mop strands; wherein the sleeve is constructed and arranged to slide and rotate around the handle to facilitate a wringing action on the strands in conjunction with the engagement means.