Cleaning implements having magnetic means

Abstract

The present invention is a device for cleaning surfaces comprising; a housing having a handle on one end and a cleaning head on the other end the cleaning head having an upper surface, a lower surface, a perimeter edge and a magnetic means. The magnetic means is removably attached to the cleaning head and provides a magnetic field to its lower surface. There is at least one attachment means provided on the upper surface or the perimeter for securing a cleaning sheet over the lower surface of the cleaning head.

1 . A device for cleaning surfaces to remove magnetically susceptible dust comprising:
 a housing having a handle on one end rotatably attached to a cleaning head on the other end, said cleaning head having a length, an upper surface, a lower surface, a perimeter edge, and at least one magnetic sheet being attached to said cleaning head along the length at the perimeter edge and providing a magnetic field to said lower surface of said cleaning head adapted to capture magnetically susceptible dust; and   at least one attachment means provided on said upper surface or said perimeter for securing a cleaning sheet over said lower surface of said cleaning head.   
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said magnetic means is at least one rigid magnet or a flexible magnetic sheet. 
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said housing further comprises a flexible means between said handle and said cleaning head that allows said cleaning head to pivot about the handle. 
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 3  wherein said flexible means is comprised of a universal joint and a rotational joint. 
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said attachment means functions by way of direct pressure. 
   
   
       6 . A device according to  claim 5  wherein said attachment means is a clamp. 
   
   
       7 . A device according to  claim 6  wherein said clamp is activated by a spring or a magnet. 
   
   
       8 . A device according to  claim 6  wherein said clamp is a snap. 
   
   
       9 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said attachment means functions by way of frictional pressure. 
   
   
       10 . A device according to  claim 9  wherein said attachment means is a loop and hook fastener, at least one serrated strip or at least one pressure grip.