US3328823A
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Brooms, particularly for curling
Assignee: West Taylor Bickle and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-02-02
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew P Forbes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:38
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B9/00; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/14; A63B67/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A CURLING BROOM COMPRISING A HEAD, A HANDLE AND ATTACHING MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID HEAD TO SAID HANDLE; SAID HEAD COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL FIBERS ATTACHED TO SAID HANDLE BY SAID ATTACHING MEANS, FIRST FIBRE BINDING MEANS BINDING SAID FIBRES TOGETHER AND POSITIONED RELATIVELY CLOSE TO SAID ATTACHING MEANS, SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BINDING SOME ONLY OF SAID FIBRES INTO A FIBRE BUNDLE, SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BEING OF A CHARACTER SUCH THAT SCRATCHING OF CURLING ICE BY SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS WHEN SAID BROOM IS BEING USED IS AVOIDED, SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BEING PERMANENTLY FIXED IN POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE FIBRES IN SAID BUNDLE AND BEING SECURED TO AND CARRIED BY THE FIBRES IN SAID BUNDLE, SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BEING SPACED FROM SAID FIRST FIBRE BINDING MEANS AND POSITIONED ON THE SIDE THERE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A CURLING BROOM COMPRISING A HEAD, A HANDLE AND ATTACHING MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID HEAD TO SAID HANDLE; SAID HEAD COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL FIBERS ATTACHED TO SAID HANDLE BY SAID ATTACHING MEANS, FIRST FIBRE BINDING MEANS BINDING SAID FIBRES TOGETHER AND POSITIONED RELATIVELY CLOSE TO SAID ATTACHING MEANS, SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BINDING SOME ONLY OF SAID FIBRES INTO A FIBRE BUNDLE, SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BEING OF A CHARACTER SUCH THAT SCRATCHING OF CURLING ICE BY SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS WHEN SAID BROOM IS BEING USED IS AVOIDED, SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BEING PERMANENTLY FIXED IN POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE FIBRES IN SAID BUNDLE AND BEING SECURED TO AND CARRIED BY THE FIBRES IN SAID BUNDLE, SAID SECOND FIBRE BINDING MEANS BEING SPACED FROM SAID FIRST FIBRE BINDING MEANS AND POSITIONED ON THE SIDE THERE-
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |