US3775017A
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Automobile hand spray washers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-11
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A sponge type washer having hinged sections forming a hollow handle with means for attachment to a pipe sleeved thereover or, alternatively, to receive a nozzle in the hollow handle. The sponge cleaning element has a passageway therethrough that communicates with the hollow handle for conducting liquid to the work.
Inventors
- 👤 F Jerry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20; A47L13/22; A47L13/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A sponge washer for cleaning automobiles comprising a head that includes a hollow top and hollow bottom hinged together at one end thereof for movement to an open and closed position, the top and bottom having snap coupling means for retaining them in closed position, said top and bottom forming a conduit when in said closed position; a knob on the top to facilitate movement thereof; a base having an opening communicating with the conduit secured to the bottom, said base having depending flanges at its periphery forming a shell open at its bottom; a sponge having a backing secured thereto, said backing being provided with an aperture; fastening means securing the backing to the base flanges, said backing substanially closing the open bottom of the base, and said top and bottom adapted to be connected to a pipe handle sleeved over the end opposite the hinge or, alternatively, to receive a nozzle in the conduit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A sponge washer for cleaning automobiles comprising a head that includes a hollow top and hollow bottom hinged together at one end thereof for movement to an open and closed position, the top and bottom having snap coupling means for retaining them in closed position, said top and bottom forming a conduit when in said closed position; a knob on the top to facilitate movement thereof; a base having an opening communicating with the conduit secured to the bottom, said base having depending flanges at its periphery forming a shell open at its bottom; a sponge having a backing secured thereto, said backing being provided with an aperture; fastening means securing the backing to the base flanges, said backing substanially closing the open bottom of the base, and said top and bottom adapted to be connected to a pipe handle sleeved over the end opposite the hinge or, alternatively, to receive a nozzle in the conduit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sponge washer as defined in claim 1 wherein the sponge is provided with a passaway communicating with the aperture in the backing, and said fastening means comprising snap coupling means.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |