US3573879A
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Cart for cleaning implements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-06
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Granted: 1971-04-06
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Expires: 1989-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A cart for conveniently storing and transporting all of the implements and other items required for cleaning homes, office buildings, hospitals and the like, which is so constructed that it can be conveniently conveyed up or down stairs, which normally assumes a substantially upright position with all of the contents thereof readily accessible, and which includes a receptacle which may be readily swung outwardly to an open position to receive trash and other refuse to be disposed of and which is capable of being readily removed from the cart for emptying the contents thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Bergkamp
- 👤 Helen Gerber Bergkamp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A cart for cleaning implements comprising an elongated upright frame, a tricycle-type running gear unit providing a mobile support for the frame, said frame having a front and rear portion in relation to the direction of movement thereof, a cabinet provided in the front portion of said frame having forwardly facing hinged doors, a top compartment disposed above the cabinet having an open top, a handle attached to an upper part of the frame for manually propelling the cart on its running gear, said frame including a compartment disposed behind an upper portion of said cabinet for receiving a roll of paper towels, means for rotatably supporting the towel roll in said compartment, and said compartment having a rearwardly opening slot for extracting the toweling from the roll and compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A cart for cleaning implements comprising an elongated upright frame, a tricycle-type running gear unit providing a mobile support for the frame, said frame having a front and rear portion in relation to the direction of movement thereof, a cabinet provided in the front portion of said frame having forwardly facing hinged doors, a top compartment disposed above the cabinet having an open top, a handle attached to an upper part of the frame for manually propelling the cart on its running gear, said frame including a compartment disposed behind an upper portion of said cabinet for receiving a roll of paper towels, means for rotatably supporting the towel roll in said compartment, and said compartment having a rearwardly opening slot for extracting the toweling from the roll and compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A cart as in claim 1, a refuse receptacle, and means swingably and detachably supporting the refuse receptacle in the lower rear portion of the cart behind said cabinet for swinging movement between a substantially upright closed position and an upwardly and rearwardly inclined open portion and for detachment of the receptacle from the cart in said open position thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cart as in claim 1, said cabinet including compartments disposed in side by side relation, and means contained in said compartments for storing cleaning implements and supplies.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cart as in claim 1, and a divider detachably mounted in said top compartment for holding and confining containers for cleaning materials.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cart as in claim 1, said top compartment having a bottom wall provided with openings communicating with the cabinet through which are adapted to extend handles of mops or brooms the heads of which are contained in said top compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A cart as in claim 1, a cover for closing the open top of said top compartment, means swingably connecting the cover to the cart for swinging movement through an arc of approximately 180* from a closed position to an open position, said handle providing a support for the cover in its open position to provide a shelf.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cart as in claim 1, said running gear unit including two large transversely spaced rear wheels on which the cart can be supported in a tilted position for travel up and down stairs.
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) | 1974-04-05 | 1974-10-05 | 1975-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-05 | 1978-10-05 | 1979-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-05 | 1982-10-05 | 1983-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |