US3715770A
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Washing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A device for washing pots and pands and the like. The device includes a motor having a flexible cable for powering, mechanically, a handheld unit which receives various rotatable brushes.
Inventors
- 👤 Gomez C Obregon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A washing apparatus comprising power drive means, an elongate housing having a handle for manual support thereof during operation of said apparatus, said handle extending longitudinally of said housing, flexible cable means connected with said drive means and extending into one end of said housing and secured to a drive member within said housing, said drive member being disposed on an axis extending longitudinally of said housing, a shaft rotatably supported by and within said housing adjacent said drive member and perpendicular to the axis thereof, a second shaft parallel with said first mentioned shaft and rotatably supported by and extending from the other end of said housing, the extended end of said second shaft carrying implement supporting means, a second drive member on said first shaft in driving relation to said first mentioned driving member, speed change transmission means within said housing and including a pair of step pulleys respectively mounted on said shafts and a belt trained around said pulleys, and manually operable switch means on said handle and including a member extending into said housing and connected with said belt for regulating the speed transmitted to said second shaft by shifting of said belt between the steps of said pulleys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A washing apparatus comprising power drive means, an elongate housing having a handle for manual support thereof during operation of said apparatus, said handle extending longitudinally of said housing, flexible cable means connected with said drive means and extending into one end of said housing and secured to a drive member within said housing, said drive member being disposed on an axis extending longitudinally of said housing, a shaft rotatably supported by and within said housing adjacent said drive member and perpendicular to the axis thereof, a second shaft parallel with said first mentioned shaft and rotatably supported by and extending from the other end of said housing, the extended end of said second shaft carrying implement supporting means, a second drive member on said first shaft in driving relation to said first mentioned driving member, speed change transmission means within said housing and including a pair of step pulleys respectively mounted on said shafts and a belt trained around said pulleys, and manually operable switch means on said handle and including a member extending into said housing and connected with said belt for regulating the speed transmitted to said second shaft by shifting of said belt between the steps of said pulleys.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
203 words
A washing apparatus comprising power drive means, an elongate housing having a handle for manual support thereof during operation of said apparatus, said handle extending longitudinally of said housing, flexible cable means connected with said drive means and extending into one end of said housing and secured to a drive member within said housing, said drive member being disposed on an axis extending longitudinally of said housing, a shaft rotatably supported by and within said housing adjacent said drive member and perpendicular to the axis thereof, a second shaft parallel with said first mentioned shaft and rotatably supported by and extending from the other end of said housing, the extended end of said second shaft carrying implement supporting means, a second drive member on said first shaft in driving relation to said first mentioned driving member, speed change transmission means within said housing and including a pair of step pulleys respectively mounted on said shafts and a belt trained around said pulleys, and manually operable switch means on said handle and including a member extending into said housing and connected with said belt for regulating the speed transmitted to said second shaft by shifting of said belt between the steps of said pulleys.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
203 words
A washing apparatus comprising power drive means, an elongate housing having a handle for manual support thereof during operation of said apparatus, said handle extending longitudinally of said housing, flexible cable means connected with said drive means and extending into one end of said housing and secured to a drive member within said housing, said drive member being disposed on an axis extending longitudinally of said housing, a shaft rotatably supported by and within said housing adjacent said drive member and perpendicular to the axis thereof, a second shaft parallel with said first mentioned shaft and rotatably supported by and extending from the other end of said housing, the extended end of said second shaft carrying implement supporting means, a second drive member on said first shaft in driving relation to said first mentioned driving member, speed change transmission means within said housing and including a pair of step pulleys respectively mounted on said shafts and a belt trained around said pulleys, and manually operable switch means on said handle and including a member extending into said housing and connected with said belt for regulating the speed transmitted to said second shaft by shifting of said belt between the steps of said pulleys.
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |