US3771190A
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Applicator
Assignee: Rubbermaid Cleaning Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-15
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-09-15
Abstract
Abstract This applicator for waxing floors and like uses, comprises a one piece vacuum formed resilient plastic top to the underside of which a foam pad is adhered. This top has a groove into which one end of the handle easily snaps. The groove is somewhat greater than semi-circular in transverse angular extent and the groove is of somewhat less diameter than the diameter of the handle, to firmly grip the handle to the top. The handle can be snapped out of the top for replacement or storage.
Inventors
- 👤 S Tischler
- 👤 J Dowdell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/28; A47L13/20; A47L13/24; F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/052; F16B11/00; F16B11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An applicator comprising a top and a pad attached to the underside of the top, said top being made of resilient material and having a groove at its upper side open at one end and adapted to receive one end of a handle, saiD top comprising one piece of sheet plastic material and having an upwardly and rearwardly inclined top wall, said upwardly and rearwardly inclined top wall being formed with said groove closed at its forward end opening upward and to its rear end, said groove being part cylindrical in shape and of a depth somewhat greater than its radius.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An applicator comprising a top and a pad attached to the underside of the top, said top being made of resilient material and having a groove at its upper side open at one end and adapted to receive one end of a handle, saiD top comprising one piece of sheet plastic material and having an upwardly and rearwardly inclined top wall, said upwardly and rearwardly inclined top wall being formed with said groove closed at its forward end opening upward and to its rear end, said groove being part cylindrical in shape and of a depth somewhat greater than its radius.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1, said pad comprising a resilient foam material and being adhered to the underside of said top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1, said pad comprising resilient foam and projecting down below said top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1, and a cylindrical handle having one end frictionally and resiliently received in said groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 4, the normal internal diameter of said groove being less than the diameter of said handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 1 said top being hollow at its underside and having a botton wall, front, side and rear walls extending up from said bottom wall, and a downwardly and rearwardly inclined top wall extending from said upwardly and rearwardly extending top wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 6, and a cylindrical handle having one end frictionally and resiliently received in said groove.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 7, the normal internal diameter of said groove being less than the diameter of said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 6, front, side and rear walls extending down from said botton wall, and said pad being partially located between said downwardly extending front side and rear walls and projecting therebelow.
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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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |