Microfiber mop head

Abstract

Improved mop heads and method of manufacture are provided, wherein the mop heads are manufactured from split or non-split microfiber strands. The strands are either intertwined in to cords or woven into strips, which are then used in the manufacturing of the improved mop heads. The strands are comprised of polyester, nylon or a blend of polyester and nylon.

1 . A mop head comprising: 
 at least two cords, arranged side-by-side and generally parallel to one another defining a layer of cords, wherein at least one cord is formed by twisting at least two filaments together, the filaments being less than 1 denier.    
   
   
       2 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the cords are looped.  
   
   
       3 . The mop head of  claim 2 , wherein the looped end of each cord is secured to a common surface.  
   
   
       4 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein at least one cord is at least 1,000 denier.  
   
   
       5 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein at least one cord is from about 1,000 denier to about 25,000 denier.  
   
   
       6 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein the filaments are between about 0.02 denier and about 0.99 denier.  
   
   
       7 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein at least one filament is a polyester material.  
   
   
       8 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein at least one filament is a nylon material.  
   
   
       9 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein at least one filament is a combination of a polyester material and a nylon material.  
   
   
       10 . A mop head comprising: 
 at least two cords arranged side-by-side and generally parallel to one another defining a layer of cords, wherein the cords are formed by intertwining at least two filaments together, the filaments are split to comprise a core member, a plurality of projections emanating from the core member, and a wedge-shaped insert disposed between every other projection.    
   
   
       11 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein the cords are looped.  
   
   
       12 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein at least one cord is at least 1,000 denier.  
   
   
       13 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein the cords are from about 1,000 denier to about 25,000 denier.  
   
   
       14 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein the filaments are between about 0.02 denier and about 0.99 denier.  
   
   
       15 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein at least one filament is a polyester material.  
   
   
       16 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein at least one filament is a nylon material.  
   
   
       17 . The mop head of  claim 10 , wherein at least one filament is a combination of a polyester material and a nylon material.  
   
   
       18 - 30 . (Canceled).  
   
   
       31 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein said at least two filaments are split.  
   
   
       32 . The mop head of  claim 1 , wherein said at least two filaments are splitable.  
   
   
       33 . A mop head comprising: 
 a plurality of cords, each attached at one end to a common surface; and    said plurality of cords are formed by intertwining a plurality of individual filaments, wherein said plurality of individual filaments are of less than 1.0 denier.    
   
   
       34 . The mop head of  claim 33 , wherein said plurality of individual filaments are split.  
   
   
       35 . The mop head of  claim 33 , wherein said plurality of individual filaments are non-split filaments.  
   
   
       36 . The mop head of  claim 33 , wherein said plurality of individual filaments are a combination of split and non-split filaments.  
   
   
       37 . The mop head of  claim 33 , wherein said plurality of individual filaments are formed by extrusion.  
   
   
       38 . The mop head of  claim 37 , wherein said plurality of individual filaments are treated to split.  
   
   
       39 . The mop head of  claim 37 , wherein said plurality of individual filaments are formed from at least two different materials.  
   
   
       40 . The mop head of  claim 39 , wherein said materials are selected from polyester and nylon.