Patent ID: 7926142

Claim:
A twist mop system, comprising: a handle including a recessed end with a first hole adjacent the end; a collar configured to be rotatably positioned on the handle, wherein the collar includes ribs on an inner diameter that engage a ratcheting bracket so that the collar can only be twisted in one direction; a connector configured to be inserted in the recessed end of the handle, the connector includes a second hole configured to correspond with the first hole in the handle when the connector is inserted; a retaining clip configured to engage the first and second hole so as to prevent, in operation, disengagement of the connector from the handle, wherein the retaining clip includes a band for at least partially encompassing the handle, the band supporting a post that is configured to be inserted into the holes, wherein the band is configured to urge the post to remain in the holes once installed, the retaining clip further including a tab supported by the band, the tab including a gripping surface configured to aid removal of the retaining clip; and a plurality of mop fibers connected to the connector and the collar, whereby, in operation, rotating the collar with respect to the connector causes the mop fibers to be wrung.