Ecolab USA Inc.

Eric R Gingras

Eric Richard Balz

Scott Latimer

Sarah Elise Gilbertson

Jeremy B Finison

Dan Anderson

Jr Van Landingham

Jr Alfred Reneau Van Landingham

A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same. Tool hooks and floor sign attachments can also be included with the mop bucket such that the bucket provides all tools for use thereof.

Mop bucket

A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.

Tool assembly comprising universal handle and interchangeable tool heads

Floor care tool head

Floor care tool handle

Attachment puck

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Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Eric R Gingras