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US3568237A
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Sponge back washer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-30
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1988-12-30
Abstract
Abstract THE INVENTION IS A SPONGE BACK WASHER, AND CONSISTS OF A RECTANGULAR BASE HAVING UPSTANDING FLANGES ON EACH EDGE, THE FLANGES ON THE LONG EDGES ALSO THEN EXTENDING INWARDLY INTO COOPERATIVE SLITS ON A CELLULOSE SPONGE PLACED ON THE BASE BETWEEN THE UPSTANDING FLANGES. AS SUCH, IT SERVES AS A SPONGE HOLDER FOR USE AS A BACK WASHER AS WELL AS ELESWHERE, BUT FOR PARTICULAR USE IN WASHING ONE''S BACK, THE HOLDER IS ALSO PROVIDED WITH A CURVED HANDLE PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE BASE FACE OF THE BASE AND EXTENDIBLE TO A POSITION FORWARDLY OF THE FORWARD FACE OF THE SPONGE.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Rhodes
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 17:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/02; A47K7/028
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |