US3733635A
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Splash guard for scrubbing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-30
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A splash guard for scrubbing machines removably held around the perifery of a scrubbing machine wherein relatively large circular brushes are rotatably mounted. Said machines, in use, continually throw dirty water outwardly with some centrifugal force around the entire machine, the splash guard preventing such dirty water reaching base boards and the like when the machine is maneuvered closely thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 C Carden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L11/00; A47L11/40; A47L11/4077; A47L11/28; A47L11/282; A47L11/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
The combination with a scrubbing machine having a rotating scrubbing means mounted within a hollow housing, and a motor mounted on said housing for selectively rotating said means, of a splash guard comprising an annular skirt partially surrounding said housing, the space between the ends of the skirt allowing an operating handle to project outwardly from the machine for an operator to maneuver the machine over the surface being scrubbed, a resilient band connecting the ends of he skirt to cause the skirt to embrace the housing, and remain in place during the scrubbing operation, a second resilient band connected at its ends to the skirt at spaced points opposite to the ends of said skirt, said second band being extendable over the motor to hold the splash guard yieldingly secure about the machine when applied thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
The combination with a scrubbing machine having a rotating scrubbing means mounted within a hollow housing, and a motor mounted on said housing for selectively rotating said means, of a splash guard comprising an annular skirt partially surrounding said housing, the space between the ends of the skirt allowing an operating handle to project outwardly from the machine for an operator to maneuver the machine over the surface being scrubbed, a resilient band connecting the ends of he skirt to cause the skirt to embrace the housing, and remain in place during the scrubbing operation, a second resilient band connected at its ends to the skirt at spaced points opposite to the ends of said skirt, said second band being extendable over the motor to hold the splash guard yieldingly secure about the machine when applied thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The splash guard structure of claim 1, wherein said skirt is of a width to extend from the surface being scrubbed to a plane above the hollow housing, thereby effectively confining splash from the rotating means within the guard.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |