Abstract

The invention comprises a broom that can be detachably coupled to a dustpan for ergonomic and efficient removal of materials in the dustpan into a collection receptacle simply by using one hand to lift the combination, without the need to bend over to pick up the dustpan. In an exemplary embodiment, the dustpan comprises a pair of mushroom head connectors that are received by corresponding keyhole shaped apertures in the broom.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/52 - Dust pansCrumb trays
• A47L 13/38 - Other dusting implements
• A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements

Abstract

A dustpan (10) comprises a body (12), a blade (20), and a rear support (22). The body (12) receives materials that are removed from a surface (24). The blade (20) and the rear support (22) are coupled to the body (12). The blade (20) includes a first end (20F), a second end (20S), a first contact point (25A) near the first end (20F), and a second contact point (25B) near the second end (20S). The rear support (22) includes a third contact point (25C) and a fourth contact point (25D). Each of the contact points (25A), (25B), (25C), (25D) contact the surface (24) when the dustpan (10) is in a resting position. Downward pressure on the dustpan (10) establishes firm and continuous contact between the blade (20) and the surface (24) along the length of the blade (20) from the first contact point (25A) to the second contact point (25B).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/52 - Dust pansCrumb trays

Goods & Services

Bristles sold as integral components of brooms, cleaning brushes for household use, floor brushes and scraping brushes