US3276060A
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Foot care appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-14
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothy F Stokes
- 👤 William F Stokes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H35/00; A61H35/006; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A FOOT CARE APPLIANCE, COMPRISING A WASHING COMPARTMENT HAVING AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF A HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE GRATE, A TURBINE SHAFT AND A PLURALITY OF BRUSH SHAFTS ALL JOURNALED THROUGH SAID GRATE FOR ROTATION ABOUT VERTICAL AXES, GEARING CARRIED BY THE RESPECTIVE SHAFTS BENEATH SAID GRATE AND INTERCONNECTING SAID SHAFTS TO SAID TURBINE SHAFT FOR ROTATION BY THE LATTER, ROTARY BRUSHES AFFIXED TO THE RESPECTIVE BRUSH SHAFTS ABOVE SAID GRATE, A WATERPOWERED TURBINE IN DRIVING RELATION TO SAID TURBINE SHAFT, A SOURCE OF WATER UNDER PRESSURE IN OPERATIVE COMMUNICATION WITH SAID TURBINE FOR DRIVING THE LATTER, AND A SELECTIVELY-OPERABLE VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID SOURCE AND THE TURBINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A FOOT CARE APPLIANCE, COMPRISING A WASHING COMPARTMENT HAVING AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF A HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE GRATE, A TURBINE SHAFT AND A PLURALITY OF BRUSH SHAFTS ALL JOURNALED THROUGH SAID GRATE FOR ROTATION ABOUT VERTICAL AXES, GEARING CARRIED BY THE RESPECTIVE SHAFTS BENEATH SAID GRATE AND INTERCONNECTING SAID SHAFTS TO SAID TURBINE SHAFT FOR ROTATION BY THE LATTER, ROTARY BRUSHES AFFIXED TO THE RESPECTIVE BRUSH SHAFTS ABOVE SAID GRATE, A WATERPOWERED TURBINE IN DRIVING RELATION TO SAID TURBINE SHAFT, A SOURCE OF WATER UNDER PRESSURE IN OPERATIVE COMMUNICATION WITH SAID TURBINE FOR DRIVING THE LATTER, AND A SELECTIVELY-OPERABLE VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID SOURCE AND THE TURBINE.
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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |