US3782837A
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Fountain brush
Assignee: PYROIL CO Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-07
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A fountain brush unit wherein an oblong brush is mounted at one end of an elongated tubular handle, the other end of which is adapted to be connected to a source of water, the brush being mounted for selective adjustment between positions aligned with or perpendicular to the handle and wherein the brush is provided with various openings in the back thereof whereby, in at least one position of the brush, water may flow through the brush in a jet stream and in at least one other position water is dispersed as a spray.
Inventors
- 👤 R Feldmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:28
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/06; A46B11/063; A46B7/00; A46B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
In a fountain brush, a. an elongated rigid tubular handle adapted to have one end connected to a source of water under pressure, b. a coupling member rigidly mounted on the other end of the handle, c. an oblong brush having a back and bristles extending from one side thereof, d. the central portion of the back on the side opposite from the bristles being rotatively journaled and sealed on the coupling member with a chamber being formed therebetween and permitting rotative adjustment of the brush between a position perpendicular to the handle and a position in substantial longitudinal alignment with the handle, e. said back central portion having apertures therein allowing water to flow from the chamber to the bristle side of the brush in either position of adjustment, f. the coupling member having integral closure means positioned thereon for covering certain of said apertures in one position of adjustment of the brush and other apertures during the other position of adjustment of the brush to vary said flow to the bristles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a fountain brush, a. an elongated rigid tubular handle adapted to have one end connected to a source of water under pressure, b. a coupling member rigidly mounted on the other end of the handle, c. an oblong brush having a back and bristles extending from one side thereof, d. the central portion of the back on the side opposite from the bristles being rotatively journaled and sealed on the coupling member with a chamber being formed therebetween and permitting rotative adjustment of the brush between a position perpendicular to the handle and a position in substantial longitudinal alignment with the handle, e. said back central portion having apertures therein allowing water to flow from the chamber to the bristle side of the brush in either position of adjustment, f. the coupling member having integral closure means positioned thereon for covering certain of said apertures in one position of adjustment of the brush and other apertures during the other position of adjustment of the brush to vary said flow to the bristles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The subject matter of claim 1 wherein locking means are provided on the coupling member to cooperate with catch means on the brush to lock the brush in either of said positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a fountain brush having a brush member mounted at the end of an elongated tubular handle for rotation between various positions, said mounting including a valve means coacting between the brush and handle permitting water to pass from the handle directly through the brush in a jet stream when the brush is in a first posiTion and diffusing the water among the bristles in a spray when the brush is in a second position, said valve means including a coupling member integrally mounted on the handle and having a jet orifice therein, the brush being journaled on the coupling member and having one large opening and a plurality of smaller openings through the back thereof, the large opening adapted to align with the jet orifice when the brush is in said first position, and means on the coupling member covering said large opening when the brush is in the second position so that the water will pass through said smaller openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a fountain brush having a brush member mounted at the end of an elongated tubular handle for rotation between various positions, said mounting including a valve means coacting between the brush and handle permitting water to pass from the handle directly through the brush in a jet stream when the brush is in a first posiTion and diffusing the water among the bristles in a spray when the brush is in a second position, said valve means including a coupling member integrally mounted on the handle and having a jet orifice therein, the brush being journaled on the coupling member and having one large opening and a plurality of smaller openings through the back thereof, the large opening adapted to align with the jet orifice when the brush is in said first position, and means on the coupling member covering said large opening when the brush is in the second position so that the water will pass through said smaller openings.
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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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |