Patent Document

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
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       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    This invention relates generally to the field of mops and more specifically to a bucketless Mop. 
         [0005]    Mops are generally used to clean floor surfaces and soak up access solutions in many forms. 
         [0006]    Current mop solutions are the mop with separates cleaning solution combinations and those with on board reservoirs. These are further split into permanent mop material mops and replaceable wipes 
         [0007]    The bucket and mop solutions are unwieldy, waste water and are less effective the more they are used in a single session. The wipe type mop is expensive, replacing the wipes can be difficult and not all wipes are environmentally friendly. The on board reservoir type does not allow the use of a filter system to reuse the cleaning fluid effectively. No prior art allows for the user, in one single motion, to control the flow of cleaning solution, clean and replace the cleaning surface, remove excess solution and filter the cleaning solution to extend use of the cleaning solution. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The primary advantage of the invention is that it reduces time. 
         [0009]    Another advantage of the invention is it reduces cost. 
         [0010]    Another advantage of the invention is it reduces water usage. 
         [0011]    Another advantage of the invention is it is environmentally friendly. 
         [0012]    Another advantage of the invention is it reduces energy use in heating water. 
         [0013]    Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. 
         [0014]    In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a Bucketless Mop comprising: a handle, a body, a mopping material in a continuous loop, a solution filter and foot lever for rotation of the mopping material. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0015]    The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 1  is a top front perspective view of a first embodiment of a mop according to our new design 
           [0017]      FIG. 2  is a top front perspective view of the invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 3  is a top rear perspective view of the invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 4  is a top front perspective view of the invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 5  is a top front perspective cross sectional view of the invention along the line  1 - 1  shown in  FIG. 4 . 
           [0021]      FIG. 6  is a cross sectional view of the invention along the line  1 - 1  shown in  FIG. 4 . 
           [0022]      FIG. 7  is a side elevation view of the invention. 
           [0023]      FIG. 8  is a side elevation view of the invention. 
           [0024]      FIG. 9  is a top front perspective view of the invention. 
           [0025]      FIG. 10  is a top front perspective view of the invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0026]    Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. 
         [0027]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 1  shows a mop with a handle  20 , a body  21  containing cleaning solution, a mopping material  23  and a foot lever  22  for rotation of the mopping material  23 . 
         [0028]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 2  shows a mop with a handle  20 , a body  21  containing cleaning solution, a mopping material  23  and a foot lever  22  for rotation of the mopping material  23 , a foot lever return spring  24  and a filler cap  25  for refilling the body  21 . 
         [0029]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 3  shows a drain plug  26  for emptying any cleaning solution. 
         [0030]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 4  shows a perspective view of the mop with the number and direction of section  1 - 1 . 
         [0031]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 5  shows a mop with a body  21 , a mopping material  23 , a scraper  27  for scraping dirt from the mopping material  23 , and a filter  28  for filtering dirt particles to remain within the Dirt Chamber  35  and not the Clean Chamber  36 . 
         [0032]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 6  shows a mop with a body  21 , a mopping material  23 , a filler cap  25  refilling the body  21 , a scraper  27  for scraping dirt from the mopping material  23 , and a filter  28  for filtering dirt particles to remain within the Dirt Chamber  35  and not the Clean Chamber  36 , a front roller  29  for aiding the rotation of the mopping material  23 , wringing gates  30  for removing cleaning solution from the mopping material  23 , a rear roller  31  for aiding the rotation of the mopping material  23 , a rear support  32  that the device rests on when the cleaning material  23  is rotated. 
         [0033]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 7  shows a foot lever  22  in the depressed position, a rack  33  and pinion  34 . The rack  33  is linked by a connection to the foot lever  22  so that when the foot lever is depressed the rack  33  forces a clockwise rotation of the pinion  34 . 
         [0034]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 8  shows a foot lever  22  in the at-rest position, a rack  33  and pinion  34 . 
         [0035]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 9  shows a foot lever  22  in the at rest position, a rack  33 , a foot lever return spring  24  and a rear roller  31 . 
         [0036]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 10  shows a foot lever  22  in the depressed position, a rack  33 , a pinion  34 , and a rear roller  31 . The rack  33  is linked by a connection to the foot lever  22  so that when the foot lever is depressed the rack  33  forces a clockwise rotation of the pinion  34  thus causing a rotation of the rear roller  31 . 
         [0037]    While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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