Patent ID: 6237880
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A mop-stand combination comprising in combination:a mop having a mop head and an elongate mop handle, said mop handle having a first end and a second end, and said mop head affixed to said second end of said handle;a first stand member comprised of an upwardly-open receptacle element and a downwardly-open neck element;a moisture absorbent material supported in said first stand member; anda second stand member comprised of an upright sleeve element protruding upwardly from a base element,said first stand member releasably seated upon said mop handle, said neck element encircling said mop handle;said first end of said handle releasably seated within said sleeve element,said base element being weighted to support said mop in an upright inverted position, andwherein said base element includes a fill port for weighting material and a closure for said fill port.