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US3659952A
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Brush for cleaning gramophone records
Assignee: ZAFIRA FRANCE
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Filing: 1970-06-17
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A brush specially intended for cleaning gramophone records comprises a thick plate of moulded plastic material associated with a piece of velvet fabric, the plate being provided with a reservoir of liquid closed by a cover plate and capable of being supplied with a liquid suitable for moisturizing the tufts of velvet fabric.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Moransais
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/58; G11B3/589
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A brush having an incorporated reservoir for a liquid, which reservoir is refillable, the brush intended for cleaning gramophone records and comprising in combination: An outer plate having a peripheral flange forming a chamber open to the exterior, a sleeve housed and secured in said chamber, said sleeve defining a central space to serve as the reservoir, and said sleeve being partly recessed forming with the flange of the plate a peripheral groove, a spongy element introduced partially into the central space of the sleeve and projecting for the most part from said space, a piece of cloth covering the spongy element, and a belt introduced deformably into the groove between the flange and the sleeve and firmly maintaining edges of the piece of cloth against the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A brush having an incorporated reservoir for a liquid, which reservoir is refillable, the brush intended for cleaning gramophone records and comprising in combination: An outer plate having a peripheral flange forming a chamber open to the exterior, a sleeve housed and secured in said chamber, said sleeve defining a central space to serve as the reservoir, and said sleeve being partly recessed forming with the flange of the plate a peripheral groove, a spongy element introduced partially into the central space of the sleeve and projecting for the most part from said space, a piece of cloth covering the spongy element, and a belt introduced deformably into the groove between the flange and the sleeve and firmly maintaining edges of the piece of cloth against the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A brush according to claim 1 wherein the plate has a free face provided with a recess pierced by at least one hole for communication with the central space forming the reservoir.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A brush according to claim 1 wherein the plate is equipped with a cover permanently fixed on the plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A brush according to claim 3 wherein the cover has a central axis passing through a corresponding hole so as to be able to rotate freely therein, said hole being formed in the plate, the cover being held in place elastically on the plate so as to be able to be raised slightly and placed in a position in which it uncovers the recess of the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A brush according to claim 4 wherein the vicinity of the plate in which the cover is mounted is elastically deformable to permit movement of the cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A brush according to claim 1 wherein the plate has fingers extending perpendicularly to the inner face of the plate inside the central space of the sleeve forming a reservoir.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A brush according to claim 6 with the sleeve and the belt formed of relatively flexible plastic adapted to be closely mounted in the plate which is also made of plastic.
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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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |