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US3218662A
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Broom handle joint brace
Assignee: OX FIBRE BRUSH CO Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-27
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1983-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William V Fielder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:33
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G3/00; B25G3/02; B25G3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A BROOM HANDLE BRACE COMPRISING, A GENERALLY DOWNWARDLY DIVERGING CONICAL BODY PORTION OF YIELDABLE MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED ABOUT THE HANDLE OF A BROOM, REAR WALL MEANS ON SAID BODY PORTION, A TOP EDGE PORTION ON SAID BODY PORTION FOR GRIPPING THE PERIMETER OF THE BROOM HANDLE, A BOTTOM EDGE PORTION FOR ENGAGING THE SURFACE OF A BROOM BLOCK, AND MOVABLE CONNECTING MEANS CONNECTED ON ONE SIDE ONLY TO SAID REAR WALL MEANS IN A RIGID MANNER INTERIORLY OF SAID BODY PORTION AND DISPOSED TRANSVERSE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE BODY PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE PORTIONS AND SPACED FROM THE REMAINDER OF SAID BODY PORTION, SAID CONNECTING MEANS DISPOSED TO ENGAGE THE BROOM HANDLE WHEREBY LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF THE BROOM HANDLE AGAINST THE CONNECTING MEANS CONSTRICTS SAID TOP EDGE PORTION ABOUT THE BROOM HANDLE TO SECURE THE BRACE ON A BROOOM.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |