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US3131410A
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Novel polish combination
Assignee: SC Johnson and Son Inc
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Filing: 1963-04-12
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1983-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Anderson
- 👤 William C Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/04; A47L23/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SHOE POLISH APPLICATOR FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A LOW DOME RECEPTACLE, COMPRISING A SPONGY PORTION FIXEDLY SECURED AT ONE SURFACE TO A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID BACKING MEMBER AND A TOP PORTION FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID BACKING MEMBER AND SPONGY PORTION, SAID TOP PORTION COMPRISING AN UPPER SURFACE AND A SKIRT, SAID UPPER SURFACE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND FINGER GRIP TABS INTEGRAL WITH AND DEPRESSABLY HINGED THERETO, SAID TABS EACH HAVING RIBS ON THE EXTREME END OF THE UPPER SURFACE THEREOF, SAID RIBS OF THE FIRST TAB INTERLOCKING WITH SAID RIBS OF THE SECOND TAB WHEN THE TABS ARE IN THE RAISED POSITION, THEREBY ADDING RIGIDITY TO THE APPLICATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT SHOE POLISH APPLICATOR FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A LOW DOME RECEPTACLE, COMPRISING A SPONGY PORTION FIXEDLY SECURED AT ONE SURFACE TO A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID BACKING MEMBER AND A TOP PORTION FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID BACKING MEMBER AND SPONGY PORTION, SAID TOP PORTION COMPRISING AN UPPER SURFACE AND A SKIRT, SAID UPPER SURFACE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND FINGER GRIP TABS INTEGRAL WITH AND DEPRESSABLY HINGED THERETO, SAID TABS EACH HAVING RIBS ON THE EXTREME END OF THE UPPER SURFACE THEREOF, SAID RIBS OF THE FIRST TAB INTERLOCKING WITH SAID RIBS OF THE SECOND TAB WHEN THE TABS ARE IN THE RAISED POSITION, THEREBY ADDING RIGIDITY TO THE APPLICATOR.
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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |