US3101500A
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Mopping device having grapple means for disposal of swab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paolantonio Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:28
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/14; A47L13/146; A47L13/42; A47L13/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A MOP FOR UTILIZING DISPOSABLE SWABS OF PAPER OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A WORKING HEAD HAVING A SLOT, WITH AN ENLARGED INNER PORTION, OPENING THROUGH AN EDGE OF THE HEAD, A HOLLOW TUBE MOUNTED ON THE UPPER SIDE OF SAID HEAD, A HANDLE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TUBE, A LEAF SPRING SECURED IN SAID SLOT, AND HAVING TERMINAL INWARDLY DIRECTED ENDS, SPACED APART IN THEIR NORMAL POSITION OF REST, FLEXIBLE TIE MEANS CONNECTING SAID ENDS FOR MOVING SAID ENDS TOWARD EACH OTHER AGINST THE BIAS OF SAID LEAF SPRING, A CABLE ATTACHED TO SAID TIE MEANS AND PASSING THROUGH SAID TUBE, AND A FINGER GRASP ON SAID CABLE, ADJACENT SAID HANDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A MOP FOR UTILIZING DISPOSABLE SWABS OF PAPER OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A WORKING HEAD HAVING A SLOT, WITH AN ENLARGED INNER PORTION, OPENING THROUGH AN EDGE OF THE HEAD, A HOLLOW TUBE MOUNTED ON THE UPPER SIDE OF SAID HEAD, A HANDLE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TUBE, A LEAF SPRING SECURED IN SAID SLOT, AND HAVING TERMINAL INWARDLY DIRECTED ENDS, SPACED APART IN THEIR NORMAL POSITION OF REST, FLEXIBLE TIE MEANS CONNECTING SAID ENDS FOR MOVING SAID ENDS TOWARD EACH OTHER AGINST THE BIAS OF SAID LEAF SPRING, A CABLE ATTACHED TO SAID TIE MEANS AND PASSING THROUGH SAID TUBE, AND A FINGER GRASP ON SAID CABLE, ADJACENT SAID HANDLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |