A toilet scrubber and toilet scrubber caddy are disclosed where the toilet scrubber is formed as a modified elliptical hoop and made from a soft durometer material. The toilet scrubber is bristle-less, and relies on a series of protruding pins and blades for cleaning. The unique shape of the bristle-less toilet scrubber reduces the tendency for splashing of toilet water. The toilet scrubber is retained by a toilet scrubber caddy when not in use, where the caddy has an insert to retain water that drips from the toilet scrubber after use.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Non-electric hand-operated kitchen tools, namely, can openers, spoons, apple corers, hand held cutting tools, knives, namely, chef and kitchen knives, knife sharpeners, cheese slicers, flatware, namely, forks, spoons and knives, egg slicers, hand tools in the nature of tongs, multi-purpose shears, hand-operated vegetable peelers, pizza cutters, can tab puller, cutter for wine bottle foil, fish scalers, gimlets, ice picks, meat tenderizers in the nature of a kitchen mallet, sharpening rods, sugar scoops, vegetable corers, cheese planes, hand-operated fruit shredders, hand operated reamers. Weighing and measuring instruments, namely, measuring cups, measuring spoons, thermometers not for medical use, timers, scales, calorimeters, refrigerator magnets, graduated glassware, water level indicators, water meters. Broiling pans, butter warmers, frozen dessert dispenser, sink traps, sink strainers, disposable aluminum oven liners for catching spills; stove burner covers. Cardboard cake boxes, cardboard carriers for food and beverages, disposable napkins, envelopes for stationery use, food container bags for use in toasters, packaging containers comprised of paperboard for food and beverages, paper mail pouches, paper party bags, paraffined wax paper, parchment paper, party goodie bags of paper or plastic, specialty papers, namely, vegetable parchment, for use in food wrapping, preparation, processing and packaging applications, stencils and patterns being of paper and plastic for the transferring of graphic designs to pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, and other fruits and vegetables, food wrappers, paper cocktail parasols, paper take-out cartons for food. Corks for bottles, non-metal caps for bottles, non-metal clips for bags, plastic cake decorations, plastic clips for sealing bags, sink mats, stoppers of cork or cork imitations, plastic containers and covers for the food industry; cookbook holders, plastic containers, namely, plastic party favor boxes sold empty. Bakeware, namely, baking dishes, cake pans, cookie sheets, muffin tins, flour sifters, rolling pins; cookware, namely, pots and pans, roasting pans, trivets; household utensils, namely, basting spoons, turners, spatulas, serving ladles, whisks, brushes for basting meat, cutting boards, cheese graters, ice cream scoops, melon ballers, skewers, strainers, colanders, containers for household or kitchen use, bowls, corkscrews, bottle openers, pepper mills, abrasive pads for kitchen or domestic purposes, all-purpose portable household containers, beverage stirrers, beverageware, biodegradable paper pulp-based plates, bowls and cups, bottle jackets, namely, insulating sleeves for beverage bottles, bottle stands, bread baskets, bread boards, butter coolers, butter dishes, butter pans, butter-dish and cheese-dish covers, cake brushes, cake domes, cake molds, cake rests, cake rings, cake servers, cake stands, canister sets, carver rests, carving boards, casserole dishes, chocolate molds, chopping boards for kitchen use, chopstick cases, coasters not of paper and not being linen, cold packs used to keep food and drink cold, confectioners' decorating bags, confectioner's molds, containers for household or kitchen use, containers for ice, cookie jars, cooking forks, cooking funnels, cooking skewers, non-electric cooking steamers, cooking strainers, batter dispenser, cooling racks for baked goods, corkscrews, corn cob holders, creamer pitchers, cruet stands, cruets, crumb-sweepers, cups, decorating bags for confectioners, demitasse sets comprised of cups and saucers, dish covers, dish drying racks, dish stands, dishware, dishwashing brushes, dispensers for paper towels, disposable paperboard bakeware, drain stoppers for sinks and drains, drip mats for tea, dutch ovens, egg cups, egg poachers, egg separators, empty spray bottles, finger bowls, flasks, fly swatters, food basters, fruit bowls, non-electric frying pans, garlic presses, graters for household purposes, gravy boats, non-electric griddles, hand-operated grinders, holder for cutting board, household plastic gloves, ice buckets, ice cube molds, ice scoops, insulated containers for beverage cans for domestic use, insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans, jar openers, non-electric kettles, splatter screens, knife blocks, knife rests, lazy susans, lemon squeezers, lockable non-metal household containers for food, lunch boxes, meal trays, mixing bowls, mixing spoons, mixing cups, mushroom brushes, mustard pots, napkin dispensers, napkin holders, napkin rings, non-electric coffee makers, non-electric coffee pots, non-electric deep fryers, non-electric egg beaters, non-electric food blender, non-electric food mixers, non-electric milk frothers, non-electric pressure cookers, oven to table racks, pastry molds, pie pans, pie servers, pizza peels, pizza stones, plastic egg holders for domestic use, plastic ice pop forms, plates for hors d'oeuvres, portable beverage coolers, portable beverage dispensers, portable coolers, portable plastic containers for storing household and kitchen goods, pot and pan scrapers, pot cleaning brushes, pot lids, pot stands, potato ricers, pouring spouts for household use, pudding molds, reamers for fruit juice, recipe boxes, reusable plastic water bottles sold empty, reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty, non-electric rotary cheese graters, rubber household gloves, salad bowls, salad spinners, salt and pepper shakers, salt and pepper mills, sandwich boxes, sauceboats not of precious metal, saucepans, scouring sponges, serving dishes, serving forks, serving tongs, shot glasses, skillets, sponge holders, spoon rests, sports bottles sold empty, soup tureens, squeeze bottle sold empty, sugar bowls, swedish pancake pan, swizzle sticks, syrup jugs, tea balls, tea infusers, tea kettles, thermal insulated bags for food or beverages, thermal insulated containers for food and beverages, tortilla presses, training cups for babies and children, utensils for barbecues, namely, forks, tongs, turners, vegetable mashers, non-electric waffle irons, non-electric woks, wood chopping boards for kitchen use, wood cooking planks for use in grilling, cake decorating sets sold as a unit comprised primarily of decorating tubes, couplers and tips, cake plates, chopstick rests, cookie cutters, barbecue branders, cookware for use in microwave ovens, cupcake molds, baking mats, dessert plates, drinking straws, high temperature nylon and polyethylene pan liners that help prevent food from sticking to the pan while storing, warming and cooking food, hotdog cooking forks and marshmallow cooking forks, paper baking cups, pastry cutters, pie tins, plastic containers in the shape of fruits and vegetables for storing individual fruits and vegetables, and for extending the life of those fruits and vegetables, plastic drink bottle identification tag, plastic storage containers for household or domestic use, scoops, servingware for serving food and drinks, cookware, namely, steamers; butter curlers, cherry pitters, fish scoops, fruit muddler, nut crackers, rice scoops, zesters, hand tools in the nature of spatulas and lobster shellers, non-electric ice cream makers, plastic anti-slip gripper mats for holding crockery and cutlery in place.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Lint rollers and refills therefor; lint brushes; clothing brushes; laundry hampers for household or domestic use; laundry drying racks; dryer balls that are placed in the clothes drying machine with the clothing to assist in the drying process; adhesive lint removers; battery-operated lint removers; pet hair removal rollers and refills therefor; sponges for removing pet hair from clothing, upholstery, and other surfaces; fabric mitts for removing pet hair from clothing, upholstery, and other surfaces; electric lint removers, namely, fabric shavers and clothes shavers; clothes pins Laundry wash bags; laundry bags; clotheslines
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Non-electric hand-operated kitchen tools, namely, can openers, apple corers; hand held cutting tools; knives, namely, chef and kitchen knives; knife sharpeners; cheese slicers; flatware, namely, forks, spoons, and knives; non-electric egg slicers; hand tools in the nature of multi-purpose shears, hand-operated vegetable peelers, pizza cutters, butter curlers, can tab puller, cherry pitters, cutter for wine bottle foil, fish scalers, fish scoops, gimlets, ice picks; meat tenderizers in the nature of a kitchen mallet; rice scoops; sharpening rods; sugar scoops; vegetable corers; zesters; cheese planes; hand tools in the nature of, hand-operated fruit shredders, hand operated reamers Weighing and measuring instruments, namely, measuring cups, measuring spoons, thermometers not for medical use, timers, scales Broiling pans; butter warmers; frozen dessert dispenser; sink traps; sink strainers; disposable aluminum oven liners for catching spills Cardboard cake boxes; cardboard carriers for food and beverages; cookbook holders; disposable napkins; envelopes for stationery use; food container bags for use in toasters; packaging containers comprised of paperboard for food and beverages; paper mail pouches; paper party bags; paraffined wax paper; parchment paper; party goodie bags of paper or plastic; specialty papers, namely, vegetable parchment, for use in food wrapping, preparation, processing and packaging applications; stencils and patterns being of paper and plastic for the transferring of graphic designs to pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, and other fruits and vegetables; food wrappers; paper cocktail parasols; paper take-out cartons for food; party favor gift boxes sold empty; gift boxes; paper treat bags Corks for bottles; non-metal caps for bottles; non-metal clips for bags; plastic cake decorations; plastic clips for sealing bags; sink mats; stoppers of cork or cork imitations; plastic anti-slip gripper mats for holding crockery and cutlery in place; plastic containers and covers for the food industry Household utensils, namely, basting spoons; turners; spatulas; ladles; whisks; brushes for basting meat; cutting boards; cheese graters; ice cream scoops; melon ballers; skewers; strainers; colanders; containers for household or kitchen use; bowls; corkscrews; bottle openers; hand operated pepper mills; abrasive pads for kitchen or domestic purposes; all-purpose portable household containers; beverage stirrers; beverageware; biodegradable paper pulp-based plates, bowls, and cups; bottle jackets, namely, insulating sleeves for beverage bottles; bottle stands; bread baskets for household use; bread boards; butter coolers; butter dishes; butter pans; butter-dish and cheese-dish covers; cake brushes; cake domes; cake molds; cake rests; cake rings; cake servers; cake stands; canister sets; carver rests; carving boards; casserole dishes; chocolate molds; chopping boards for kitchen use; chopstick cases; coasters not of paper or textile; cold packs used to keep food and drink cold; confectioners' decorating bags; confectioner's molds; containers for ice; cookie jars; cooking forks; cooking funnels; cooking skewers; non-electric cooking steamers; cooking strainers; Cooking utensil, namely, batter dispenser; cooling racks for baked goods; corn cob holders; creamer pitchers; cruet stands; cruets; crumb-sweepers; cups; decorating bags for confectioners; demitasse sets comprised of cups and saucers; dish covers; dish drying racks; dish stands; dishware; dishwashing brushes; dispensers for paper towels for household use; disposable paperboard bakeware; drain stoppers for sinks and drains; drip mats for tea; Dutch ovens; egg cups; egg poachers; Egg separators, non-electric, for household purposes; empty spray bottles; finger bowls; flasks; fly swatters; food basters; fruit bowls; non-electric frying pans; garlic presses; graters for household purposes; gravy boats; non-electric griddles; hand-operated grinders; holder for cutting board; household plastic gloves; ice buckets; ice cube molds; ice scoops; insulated containers for beverage cans for domestic use; insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans; jar openers; non-electric kettles; Kitchen utensils, namely, splatter screens; knife blocks; knife rests; lazy susans; lemon squeezers; lockable non-metal household containers for food; lunch boxes; meal trays; mixing bowls; mixing spoons; mixing cups; mushroom brushes; mustard pots; Napkin dispensers for household use; napkin holders; napkin rings; non-electric coffee makers; non-electric coffee pots; non-electric deep fryers; non-electric egg beaters; non-electric food blender; non-electric food mixers; non-electric milk frothers; non-electric pressure cookers; oven to table racks; pastry molds; pie pans; pie servers; pizza peels; pizza stones; plastic egg holders for domestic use; plastic freezer pop forms; plates for hors d'oeuvres; non-electric portable beverage coolers; portable beverage dispensers; non-electric portable coolers; portable plastic containers for storing household and kitchen goods; pot and pan scrapers; pot cleaning brushes; pot lids; pot stands; potato ricers; pouring spouts for household use; pudding molds; reamers for fruit juice; recipe boxes; reusable plastic water bottles sold empty; reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty; non-electric rotary cheese graters; rubber household gloves; salad bowls; salad spinners; salt and pepper shakers; non-electric salt and pepper mills; sandwich boxes; sauceboats not of precious metal; saucepans; scouring sponges; serving dishes; serving forks; serving tongs; shot glasses; skillets; sponge holders; spoon rests; sports bottles sold empty; soup tureens; squeeze bottle sold empty; stove burner covers; sugar bowls; Swedish pancake pan; swizzle sticks; syrup jugs; tea balls; tea infusers; non-electric tea kettles; thermal insulated bags for food or beverages; thermal insulated containers for food and beverages; non-electric tortilla presses; training cups for babies and children; utensils for barbecues, namely, forks, tongs, turners; vegetable mashers; non-electric waffle irons; non-electric woks; wood chopping boards for kitchen use; wood cooking planks for use in grilling; cake decorating sets sold as a unit comprised primarily of decorating tubes, couplers and tips; cake plates; chopstick rests; cookie cutters; barbecue branders; cookware for use in microwave ovens; cupcake molds; baking mats; dessert plates; drinking straws; high temperature nylon and polyethylene pan liners that help prevent food from sticking to the pan while storing, warming and cooking food; hotdog cooking forks and marshmallow cooking forks; paper baking cups; pastry cutters; pie tins; plastic containers in the shape of fruits and vegetables for storing individual fruits and vegetables, and for extending the life of those fruits and vegetables; plastic drink bottle identification tag; plastic storage containers for household or domestic use; scoops; servingware for serving food and drinks; cookware, namely, steamers; non-electric ice cream makers; Household utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; fruit muddlers; nut crackers; kitchen tools, namely, spatulas; Hand-operated lobster shell crackers
36.
Removal device for food container from a microwave oven
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Plastic food storage containers with lids for household use; portable plastic containers for storing household and kitchen goods; household containers for food
An infused spray mop is disclosed that has a novel cleaning solution arrangement where a dispensing bottle contains a capsule fixture that receives a small infusion capsule filled with a cleaning solution concentrate. The dispensing bottle is filled with water, and through the action of a capsule actuator the infusion capsule releases the concentrate into the water contained in the dispensing bottle, creating a cleaning solution for dispensing and use with the infused spray mop. The infusion capsule of concentrated cleaning solution stores easily, has less waste and cost than one time use containers that attach to a mop, and are not prone to spills and the time consuming process of mixing cleaning solution from a bottle of concentrate and water.
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
An infused spray mop is disclosed that has a novel cleaning solution arrangement where a dispensing bottle contains a capsule fixture that receives a small infusion capsule filled with a cleaning solution concentrate. The dispensing bottle is filled with water, and through the action of a capsule actuator the infusion capsule releases the concentrate into the water contained in the dispensing bottle, creating a cleaning solution for dispensing and use with the infused spray mop. The infusion capsule of concentrated cleaning solution stores easily, has less waste and cost than one time use containers that attach to a mop, and are not prone to spills and the time consuming process of mixing cleaning solution from a bottle of concentrate and water.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
08 - Hand tools and implements
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Chemical cleaning preparations for household purposes, disposable wipes impregnated with cleansing chemicals or compounds for household use, glass cleaners and dish soaps
(2) Hand-operated slicers, namely pineapple slicer, egg slicers, non-electric cheese slicers, hand-operated fruit and vegetable peelers, hand-operated apple corers, hand-operated shears, namely, poultry shears, non electric pizza cutters, non-electric can openers, meat tenderizer, namely, a kitchen mallet, hand-operated choppers, namely hamburger choppers and shrimp deveiner, apple wedgers
(3) Lint rollers, sponge for household use, kitchen scrubbing brushes, scrubbing brushes for household use; cookware, namely pots and pans, bakeware, kitchen utensils, namely splatter screens, citrus squeezers, flexible non-slip chopping mat and cutting boards for kitchen use, corn cob holders, corn brush colanders, namely, berry colander, reamers for fruit juice, fruit bowls, non-electric juicers, pot holders and pot holder gloves, spatulas for kitchen use, serving scoops for ice cream, cookie dough and coffee, household utensils, namely graters for kitchen use, garlic presses, hand-operated burger press, corkscrews, hand-operated lobster shell crackers and nutcracker, food basters, shaker bottles sold empty, non-electric ice pop maker in the nature of a mold, salad tongs, salad spinners, vegetable or fruit mashers, hand-operated pastry blenders, biscuit cutters, non-electric fat separators for separating fat from gravy, egg separators, non-electric, for household purposes, gadget consisting of pot clip that hold cooking utensils on the rim of the pot, jar openers, melon ballers
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Lint rollers; scrub sponges for household use; kitchen cleaning brushes for household use; scrubbing brushes for household use; plastic storage containers for domestic use; cookware, namely, pots and pans; bakeware; kitchen utensils, namely, splatter screens; citrus squeezer; non-electric mincers, namely, rolling herb mincer; flexible non-slip chopping mat and cutting boards for kitchen use; corn cob holders; hand-operated corn desilking brushes; colanders, namely, berry colander; reamers for fruit juice; fruit bowls; non-electric juicers; pot holders and pot holder gloves; spatulas for kitchen use; serving scoops for ice cream, cookie dough and coffee; household utensils, namely, graters for kitchen use; garlic presses; hand-operated burger presses; corkscrews; hand-operated lobster shell crackers and nutcrackers; food basters; shaker bottles sold empty; non-electric ice pop maker in the nature of a mold; salad tong; salad spinners; vegetable or fruit mashers; hand-operated pastry blenders; funnels for kitchen use; biscuit cutters; non-electric fat separators for separating fat from gravy; egg separators, non-electric, for household purposes; household utensils, namely, pot clips for holding cooking utensils on the rim of a pot; jar openers; melon ballers
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Chemical cleaning preparations for household purposes, disposable wipes impregnated with cleansing chemicals or compounds for household use, glass cleaners and dish soaps;
(2) Sponges for household use, kitchen brushes, namely, cleaning, washing, and scrubbing brushes for household use, mops, brooms and household cleaning gloves.
A basket tote having both a caddy and a removable mini caddy is disclosed. The removable mini caddy attaches to the caddy with a series of guide walls and guide wall retainers that allow the removable mini caddy to be cooperatively received by the caddy. The handle of the removable mini caddy nests with the handle of the caddy while they are attached, providing the user with a single handled basket tote that is easy to transport and use while still having the convenience of an extra tote where objects can be temporarily removed and then replaced without the need for transferring the objects from one tote to another. The removable mini caddy may be easily removed and then replaced within the caddy while remaining securely in place during use and transport.
B65D 25/24 - External fittings for spacing bases of containers from supporting surfaces, e.g. legs
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65D 1/24 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents with moulded compartments or partitions
A broom with a replaceable brush cartridge is disclosed where the broom bristles can be replaced when worn. A brush cartridge is releasably retained by a broom head, and can be easily removed when needed. A replacement brush cartridge slides onto the broom head with a groove and track arrangement, and is locked into place with a wedge affixed to a live hinge on the brush cartridge that interacts with a wedge retainer on the broom head. A release tab moves the wedge away from the wedge retainer to unlock the brush cartridge from the broom head, allowing it to slide freely away. A new brush cartridge is then slid onto the track of the broom head, with the wedge and wedge retainer releasably engaging and locking the new brush cartridge to the broom head. The broom can be used as a pole broom or as a hand broom with a quick release retention button serving to release and reattach the pole as needed.
A height adjustment lock system is disclosed. The system allows one to easily adjust the length of a pole or a handle. Such adjustment is useful with cleaning and maintenance devices as well as with tools and other implements. The height adjustment lock system has a locking handle that is movably attached to a braking cylinder. A multi section pole or handle is engaged with the braking cylinder. Movement of the locking handle causes the braking cylinder to frictionally retain the sections in a selected position, and further movement of the locking handle in an opposing direction causes the braking cylinder to release the sections for further height or length adjustment.
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Household cleaning products, namely, mops, brooms, scrubbing brushes and hand scrubbers, cleaning sponges, namely all-purpose scouring sponges, mop wringer buckets, carpet sweepers, dusters, furniture dusters and refills for cleaning products sold as a unit, namely, mop head refills, duster head refills, microfiber dusting cloth refills.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Household cleaning products, namely, mops, brooms, scrubbing brushes and scrubbers, cleaning sponges, buckets, non-electric carpet sweepers, dusters, and furniture dusters; refills for cleaning products sold as a unit, namely, mop head refills, duster head refills, microfiber dusting cloth refills
A dispensing pad cleaner having a novel integrated dispensing system for delivering cleaning solutions and similar liquids to a surface to be cleaned. A removable cleaning pad coupled to a flexible pad substrate is also provided. The dispensing system has a reservoir for liquid retention that is coupled to the dispensing pad cleaner. An integral pump dispenses the liquid from the reservoir and through a nozzle to a surface to be cleaned. The pump is actuated from a lever that is depressed by a user, at times repeatedly, to facilitate pumping of the liquid onto a surface to be cleaned by scrubbing action of the dispensing pad cleaner.
A bifurcated duster is disclosed having a T shaped core and an annular split swivel for changing the cleaning angle of the bifurcated duster. The annular split swivel rides on an annular split swivel track that is joined to the T shaped core. A swivel adjuster engages with the annular split swivel to adjust and set the cleaning angle of the bifurcated duster. Duster covers with elongated bodies are configured to be retained on the T shaped core.
An Upright Sweep Set is disclosed where an upright dustpan with a handle and retention claw arrangement serves to retain a broom or another cleaning device. The upright dustpan can be used without bending over, and folds up for storage or to retain debris that have been collected. The broom has a retention collar to allow the retention claw of the upright dustpan to grip the broom with the dustpan in either the open or the closed position. Both the upright dustpan and the broom have removable handles that are retained with a live hinge tab and receiver to allow the broom to also be used as a whisk broom and to allow the upright dustpan to be used either with or without a handle.
An Upright Sweep Set is disclosed where an upright dustpan with a handle and retention claw arrangement serves to retain a broom or another cleaning device. The upright dustpan can be used without bending over, and folds up for storage or to retain debris that have been collected. The broom has a retention collar to allow the retention claw of the upright dustpan to grip the broom with the dustpan in either the open or the closed position. Both the upright dustpan and the broom have removable handles that are retained with a live hinge tab and receiver to allow the broom to also be used as a whisk broom and to allow the upright dustpan to be used either with or without a handle.