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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2008
Robert Giacolo, Naperville, IL (US);
Norbert Weis, Heddesheim, DE;
David Mcknight, Hinsdale, IL (US);
Robert Giacolo, Naperville, IL (US);
Norbert Weis, Heddesheim, DE;
David McKnight, Hinsdale, IL (US);
Freudenberg Household Products LP, Aurora, IL (US);
Abstract
A cleaning implement that includes a connector for connecting a handle to a base block. The connector prevents the handle from rotating relative to the base block and, thus, the connector prevents the handle from unscrewing or otherwise loosening or disconnecting from the base block. The base block can include a headpiece supported between oppositely arranged shoulders, a generally cylindrical flange projecting from the headpiece, and a generally cylindrical opening extending through the cylindrical flange. A slot may be formed in an inner surface of the cylindrical flange. A ferrule that can have a generally dovetail-shaped projection provided on its outer surface can be secured to an end of the handle. The projection and the slot can form a joint when the handle is connected to the base block. This joint substantially prevents the handle from rotating relative to the base block.