US3343196A
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Scrub puff
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-03
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1984-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul L Barnhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L17/00; A47L17/04; A47L17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A SCRUB PUFF COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED LAYERS OF OPEN NET FABRIC; STITCHING EXTENDING CENTRALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY OF THE LAYERS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL LENGTH THEREOF, SECURING ONLY THE LAYERS TOGETHER; THE STITCHED LAYERS BEING GATHERED LENGTHWISE AND COMPRESSED TIGHTLY IN RANDOM FOLDS; AND A SINGLE METALLIC STAPLE CENTRALLY OF THE PUFF ENGAGING AND HOLDING THE FOLDS IN GATHERED POSITION BUT ALLOWING THE FREE PORTIONS OF THE LAYERS AROUND THE STAPLE TO EXTEND OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM THE FASTENING MEANS IN RANDOM DIRECTIONS TO PRESENT A GENERAL BALL SHAPE TO THE PUFF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A SCRUB PUFF COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED LAYERS OF OPEN NET FABRIC; STITCHING EXTENDING CENTRALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY OF THE LAYERS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL LENGTH THEREOF, SECURING ONLY THE LAYERS TOGETHER; THE STITCHED LAYERS BEING GATHERED LENGTHWISE AND COMPRESSED TIGHTLY IN RANDOM FOLDS; AND A SINGLE METALLIC STAPLE CENTRALLY OF THE PUFF ENGAGING AND HOLDING THE FOLDS IN GATHERED POSITION BUT ALLOWING THE FREE PORTIONS OF THE LAYERS AROUND THE STAPLE TO EXTEND OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM THE FASTENING MEANS IN RANDOM DIRECTIONS TO PRESENT A GENERAL BALL SHAPE TO THE PUFF.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |