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US3829224A
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Masking fluid applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A masking fluid applicator comprising, a hollow elongated barrel with masking fluid therein, an elongated applicator in the barrel with a free end portion, means on said free end portion to retain only an amount of masking fluid on the free end portion of the applicator sufficient to mask a character of type or print or the like, and means in the barrel so constructed and arranged as to limit application of said masking fluid only to the free end portion of said elongated applicator.
Inventors
- 👤 G Kloosterhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:29
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L19/00; B43L19/0018; B43K; B43K5/00; B43K5/18; B43K5/1818; B43K8/00; B43K8/02; B43K8/028; B43K8/24; B43L25/00; B43L25/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A masking fluid applicator for applying masking fluid to a character or the like to blot or mask the character, comprising an elongate, hollow, top tubular member and an elongate, hollow, bottom tubular member axially removably joined together at adjacent ends thereof and defining a hollow, elongate barrel having top and bottom ends, a transverse wall in said bottom member defining a masking fluid containing chamber in said bottom member, said transverse wall having an aperture through the center thereof, an elongate masking fluid applicator carried by the top member coaxially therewithin and having a free end portion extending beyond the adjacent ends of said members and into said bottom member, said free end portion having a roughened surface at the tip end thereof to retain a quantity of masking fluid thereon to blot or mask a character or thE like, the applicator having a length sufficient only to extend just through the aperture in said transverse wall when the top and bottom members are joined together in end-to-end relationship, whereby only said roughened tip of said applicator may be contacted and wetted by masking fluid in said chamber to retain said quantity of masking fluid thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A masking fluid applicator for applying masking fluid to a character or the like to blot or mask the character, comprising an elongate, hollow, top tubular member and an elongate, hollow, bottom tubular member axially removably joined together at adjacent ends thereof and defining a hollow, elongate barrel having top and bottom ends, a transverse wall in said bottom member defining a masking fluid containing chamber in said bottom member, said transverse wall having an aperture through the center thereof, an elongate masking fluid applicator carried by the top member coaxially therewithin and having a free end portion extending beyond the adjacent ends of said members and into said bottom member, said free end portion having a roughened surface at the tip end thereof to retain a quantity of masking fluid thereon to blot or mask a character or thE like, the applicator having a length sufficient only to extend just through the aperture in said transverse wall when the top and bottom members are joined together in end-to-end relationship, whereby only said roughened tip of said applicator may be contacted and wetted by masking fluid in said chamber to retain said quantity of masking fluid thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 1, wherein shoulder means are on said adjacent ends of said tubular portions for limiting movement of said tubular portions axially toward one another so as to position said free end of said masking fluid applicator substantially flush with the surface of said wall which is adjacent said masking fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 1, wherein the upper and lower ends portions of said barrel are square in cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 1, wherein said masking fluid applicator is plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 1, wherein the free end of said masking fluid applicator is substantially hemispherical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 5, wherein the hemispherical free end of the applicator is roughened to define a plurality of closely spaced, short projections thereon to retain a predetermined quantity of masking fluid on the free end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 6, wherein said applicator barrel is approximately 2 inches long and 1 inch thick.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A masking fluid applicator as in claim 6, wherein said applicator and said hemispherical free end are about 1/16 of an inch in diameter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |