Patent ID: 6212728
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A self-wringing ratchet mop, comprising:an elongate handle having at least one channel extending along a discrete length thereof;a tubular member slidingly and rotatably disposed on said handle, said tubular member including at least one pawl engageable with said at least one channel so as to resist rotation of said tubular member in a first direction about said handle, and said tubular member including a wall cut to define a living hinge upon which said at least one pawl is radially moveable out of engagement with said at least one channel so as to permit rotation of said tubular member in a second direction about said handle;a mop swab connected to said handle and said tubular member; andwherein further said tubular member is freely rotatable in both said first and second directions about said mop handle when said at least one pawl is positioned along any length of said handle other than said discrete length.