US3682557A
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Cleaning apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-02
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A cleaning apparatus for use with a spray dispensing receptacle comprising adapter means which are constructed to be removably secured to the dispensing receptacle. A cleaning blade and blade holder of substantially linear configuration is secured to the adapter means for squeegee cleaning of a surface area, after spray treatment from the contents of the dispensing receptacle. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes an open window structure between the adapter means and the blade holder for permitting the passage of the dispensed spray therethrough to permit both spray treatment and squeegee action with a single stroke of the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Sydney Simon
- 👤 Morris Simon
- 👤 John S Hale
- 👤 Charles J Markward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28; B65D83/285; A; A47; A47L; A47L1/00; A47L1/06; A47L1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A cleaning apparatus for use with pressurized spray - can container of cleaning material, said container having a ring shaped flange of smaller diameter than the container itself, said flange being disposed about and just below an actuatable spray nozzle at its top end, said cleaning apparatus comprising: an adapter means for removably securing said cleaning apparatus to said spray-can container, said adapter means including a U shaped recess dimensioned to slidably receive said ring shaped flange therein, said U shaped recess having an upper inside surface adapted for sliding over the top of said ring-shaped flange and a lower inside surface adapted for sliding over the bottom of said ring-shaped flange, said upper inside surface extending bEyond said lower inside surface and carrying a plurality of depending bosses thereon for locking engagement with said ring-shaped flange, said upper inside surface also including a U shaped slot for receiving said spray nozzle, two upwardly extending support arms attached to said adapter means on opposite sides thereof thereby defining a spraying aperture through which cleaning material may be sprayed from said spray nozzle when actuated, and a blade structure disposed across the upper ends of said support arms and carrying a squeegee blade wiper therealong at an angle with respect to said support arms thereby providing a properly oriented squeegee blade for wiping away the cleaning material sprayed through the aperture disposed therebelow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A cleaning apparatus for use with pressurized spray - can container of cleaning material, said container having a ring shaped flange of smaller diameter than the container itself, said flange being disposed about and just below an actuatable spray nozzle at its top end, said cleaning apparatus comprising: an adapter means for removably securing said cleaning apparatus to said spray-can container, said adapter means including a U shaped recess dimensioned to slidably receive said ring shaped flange therein, said U shaped recess having an upper inside surface adapted for sliding over the top of said ring-shaped flange and a lower inside surface adapted for sliding over the bottom of said ring-shaped flange, said upper inside surface extending bEyond said lower inside surface and carrying a plurality of depending bosses thereon for locking engagement with said ring-shaped flange, said upper inside surface also including a U shaped slot for receiving said spray nozzle, two upwardly extending support arms attached to said adapter means on opposite sides thereof thereby defining a spraying aperture through which cleaning material may be sprayed from said spray nozzle when actuated, and a blade structure disposed across the upper ends of said support arms and carrying a squeegee blade wiper therealong at an angle with respect to said support arms thereby providing a properly oriented squeegee blade for wiping away the cleaning material sprayed through the aperture disposed therebelow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cleaning apparatus as in claim 1 wherein a portion of said adapter means located forward of the byte portion of said U shaped slot is concave-shaped to increase clearance for the sprayed cleaning material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cleaning apparatus as in claim 1 wherein a bottom surface of said adapter means is concave shaped to increase clearance for a dome shaped portion of said spray can container which dome is located just beneath said ring-shaped flange.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |