Devices for attachment to mop buckets

Abstract

A bracket for attachment to a mop bucket having at least four wheels is provided. According to some embodiments, the bracket has a back web defined by a first vertical edge, a second vertical edge, and a lower edge. Some embodiments further include at least one rib parallel to the first and second vertical edges of the back web. Embodiments are provided with a bottom web adjacent to the lower edge of the back web and extending generally perpendicular from the back web, wherein the bottom web defines at least two collars that attach to the wheels of the mop bucket. Other embodiments include a first arm adjacent to the first vertical edge of the back web and extending generally perpendicular from the back web, and a second arm adjacent to the second vertical edge of the back web and extending generally perpendicular from the back web. In some embodiments, when the bracket is attached to the mop bucket, mop bucket and the bracket define a pocket inside which to store items, such as a sign or a mop.

1 ) An assembly for mop buckets, the assembly comprising:
 (a) a mop bucket comprising a tank with at least four wheels;   (b) a bracket comprising a web with an upper portion extending generally parallel to a wall of the tank and a lower portion extending generally perpendicular to the upper portion, at least one arm extending generally perpendicular from an edge of the upper portion of the web, and at least one collar defined by the lower portion of the web to removeably secure the bracket to the mop bucket; and   (c) at least one bumper guard attached to at least one wheel of the mop bucket to protect objects from collisions with the mop bucket.   
   
   
       2 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the wall of the tank, the at least one arm, and the upper and lower portion of the web define an empty space to store items. 
   
   
       3 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the web comprises at least one of a sheet of material, a bar, or a combination of a sheet and bar. 
   
   
       4 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the web is made from at least one of plastic, steel, aluminum, fabric, elastic, or fibrous material. 
   
   
       5 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the upper portion of the web is generally angled away from the wall of the tank. 
   
   
       6 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the upper portion of the web comprises at least one rib parallel to a vertical edge of the web. 
   
   
       7 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one collar comprises at least one of a ring that extends from the lower portion of the web, an opening defined by the lower portion of the web, or a hook that extends from the web. 
   
   
       8 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one collar is an opening defined by the web and the collar mounts to at least one wheel of the mop bucket. 
   
   
       9 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , further comprising two arms made of at least one of a sheet of material, a bar, or a combination of a sheet and bar. 
   
   
       10 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one arm is either formed integrally with the web, or is a separate element that is attached to the web. 
   
   
       11 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the bumper guard comprises at least one of a circular ring, a horseshoe shaped piece of material, or a generally rectangular piece of material. 
   
   
       12 ) The assembly as in  claim 1 , wherein the bumper guard comprises at least one of rubber, soft plastic, or a tubular member filled with air or another fluid. 
   
   
       13 ) A bracket for attachment to a mop bucket having at least four wheels, comprising:
 (a) a back web defined by a first vertical edge, a second vertical edge, and a lower edge, and comprising at least one rib parallel to the first and second vertical edges of the back web;   (b) a bottom web adjacent to the lower edge of the back web and extending generally perpendicular from the back web, wherein the bottom web defines at least two collars that attach to the wheels of the mop bucket;   (b) a first arm adjacent to the first vertical edge of the back web and extending generally perpendicular from the back web;   (c) a second arm adjacent to the second vertical edge of the back web and extending generally perpendicular from the back web; and   (d) wherein the mop bucket and the bracket define a pocket when the bracket is attached to the mop bucket.   
   
   
       14 ) The bracket as in  claim 13 , wherein the back web comprises at least one of a sheet of material, a bar, or a combination of a sheet and bar. 
   
   
       15 ) The bracket as in  claim 13 , wherein the back web is made from at least one of plastic, steel, aluminum, fabric, elastic, or fibrous material. 
   
   
       16 ) The bracket as in  claim 13 , wherein the bottom web extends at an angle away from the back web. 
   
   
       17 ) The bracket as in  claim 13 , wherein the collar comprises at least one of rings that extend from the bottom web, an opening defined by the bottom web, or a hook that extends from the bottom web. 
   
   
       18 ) The bracket as in  claim 13 , wherein the first and second arms are made of at least one of a sheet of material, a bar, or a combination of a sheet and bar. 
   
   
       19 ) A bracket for attachment to a mop bucket, comprising:
 (a) a web with a first portion defined by two vertical edges and a lower edge, and a second portion adjacent to the lower edge of the first portion and extending generally perpendicular to the first portion;   (b) one arm that extends generally perpendicularly from one vertical edge of the first portion of the web, and another arm that extends generally perpendicularly from the other vertical edge of the first portion of the web;   (c) wherein when the bracket is attached to a mop bucket, the mop bucket, the arms, and the first and second portions of the web define a pocket; and   (d) a collar defined by the second portion of the web to removeably secure the bracket to the mop bucket.   
   
   
       20 ) The bracket as in  claim 19 , wherein the web comprises at least one of a sheet of material, a bar, or a combination of a sheet and bar. 
   
   
       21 ) The bracket as in  claim 18 , wherein the web is made from at least one of plastic, steel, aluminum, fabric, elastic, or fibrous material. 
   
   
       22 ) The bracket as in  claim 19 , wherein the second portion of the web extends at an angle away from the first portion of the web. 
   
   
       23 ) The bracket as in  claim 19 , wherein the first portion of the web comprises at least one rib parallel to the vertical edges of the first portion. 
   
   
       24 ) The bracket as in  claim 19 , wherein the collar comprises at least one of rings that extend from the second portion of the web, an opening defined by the second portion of the web, or a hook that extends from the web. 
   
   
       25 ) The bracket as in  claim 19 , wherein the arms are made of at least one of a sheet of material, a bar, or a combination of a sheet and bar.