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The word (then spelled mappe) is attested in English in 1496, but new refinements and variations of mop designs have been introduced, from time to time.For example, American inventor Jacob Howe received US patent #241 for a mop holder in 1837 [2] and Thomas W. Stewart (US patent #499,402) in 1893.
In 1992 he was named "favourite son" of the City of Zaragoza. The same year he was also named 'Riojano of the year' by popular vote. In 2011 a bronze sculpture to the mop was built near the castle of Trasmoz by sculptor Luigi Maraez, in order to honor Jalón's most famous contribution. [17] Monument to the mop in Trasmoz
Joy Mangano (/ m æ ŋ ˈ ɡ æ n oʊ / mang-GAN-oh; born February 1, 1956) [1] is an American inventor and entrepreneur known for inventions such as the self-wringing Miracle Mop. [2] [3] She was the president of Ingenious Designs, LLC, and appeared regularly on the U.S. television shopping channel HSN until her departure in late 2018. [4]
The design was later acquired by the Manufacturas Rodex household goods factory, from the engineer Manuel Jalón. He was looking for a round wringer and mop system, and developed it by improving the invention of Julia and Julina. Manuel was granted sole recognition for the invention by patent number 298,240 eleven years later in 1964 ...
The origin of the term mobcap is a compound of mob "dishabille, casually dressed" + cap.It may be modeled on Dutch mop (muts) "woman's cap". [1]From at least 1730 to at least 1750, a single mob cap could be referred to as "a suit of mobs" [2] or 'a suit of mobbs', [3] while the plural mob caps could be described as 'suits of mobs' [4] or 'suits of mobbs'.
Since then, Afra and Tobia Scarpa have designed a significant number of furniture for the Italian brand throughout two decades. Not all of them are still in production, but everyone is a piece of Italian design history. Some of the furniture designed for Molteni are: Monk chair, 1973; Morna bed, 1973; Mop bookcase, 1974; Mastro chair, 1980; Meo ...
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In the kolam patterns, many designs are derived from magical motifs and abstract designs blended with philosophical and religious motifs which have been mingled together. [5] Motifs may include fish, birds, and other animal images to symbolise the unity of man and beast. The sun, moon and other zodiac symbols are also used. [6]