US3645009A
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Glove- and boot-drying device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-13
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A device for attachment to hair dryers and the like which will serve to dry wet articles, such as boots and gloves. This device includes a swivel-type base upon which is supported a tubular element having a multiple number of openings for the passage of heat from the dryer in order to dry the articles, particularly from the inside.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin Eugene Ketchum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/20; A47L23/205; F; F26; F26B; F26B21/00; F26B21/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
In a glove- and boot-drying device, the combination of a Ushaped pipe that includes a horizontal arm which at its opposite ends is enjoined to the lower ends of a pair of vertically upwardly extending arms, a longitudinal center of said horizontal arm having a pad on the underside thereof that supports a swivel pin, said swivel pin pivotably supporting an elongated base, each of said vertically extending arms having at its lower end a downwardly extending leg, the lower ends of said legs being on a same elevation as a bottom side of said base, a longitudinal central portion of said horizontal arm having a sidewardly extending hollow adapter which communicates with the interior of said horizontal arm, said adapter being adaptable for engagement with one end of a hose, the opposite end of said hose being attached to a hot air source, the interior of said horizontal arm having a deflector for diverting air from said adapter toward both opposite sides of said horizontal arm, and the upper end of each of said vertical arms having an opening therethrough and the upper side portion of each of said vertical arms being provided with additional openings therethrough, each upper end of said vertical arms being adaptable for placement of an inverted boot or glove thereupon so that said hot air can dry out the same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
In a glove- and boot-drying device, the combination of a Ushaped pipe that includes a horizontal arm which at its opposite ends is enjoined to the lower ends of a pair of vertically upwardly extending arms, a longitudinal center of said horizontal arm having a pad on the underside thereof that supports a swivel pin, said swivel pin pivotably supporting an elongated base, each of said vertically extending arms having at its lower end a downwardly extending leg, the lower ends of said legs being on a same elevation as a bottom side of said base, a longitudinal central portion of said horizontal arm having a sidewardly extending hollow adapter which communicates with the interior of said horizontal arm, said adapter being adaptable for engagement with one end of a hose, the opposite end of said hose being attached to a hot air source, the interior of said horizontal arm having a deflector for diverting air from said adapter toward both opposite sides of said horizontal arm, and the upper end of each of said vertical arms having an opening therethrough and the upper side portion of each of said vertical arms being provided with additional openings therethrough, each upper end of said vertical arms being adaptable for placement of an inverted boot or glove thereupon so that said hot air can dry out the same.
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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |