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US3840261A
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Scoop and sheath means therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-17
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1992-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A scoop and sheath means therefor for handling particulate material. The sheath has a plurality of sidewalls and an end member forming a cavity to receive the scoop. The sheath preferably has means to secure it to a supporting structure. The scoop has a bottom portion, side portions extending upward from the bottom portion, an upright portion secured to the bottom and side portions, forming a material carrying compartment and another compartment, and a handle extending from the upright portion in the latter compartment. In use material is handled without coming in contact with the hand of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 H Fulkerson
- 👤 W Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F13/00; A47F13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A combination elongated scoop and sheath for handling particulate material, said scoop comprising a bottom portion having a pair of side edges and a pair of end edges, a pair of upright sides connected to said side edges, each of said sides generally taper upwardly from said end edges to define an apex, a partition member attached to said bottom portion and to said sides in proximity to said apex, a handle secured to said partition member and enclosed by said sides, and said sheath comprising a plurality of attached sidewalls and an end member attached to said sidewalls forming a cavity wherein said scoop is stored, said sheath additionally includes means to mount said sheath on a surface of a supporting structure, said means to mount comprising a first coupling means attached to one of said sidewalls and a second coupling means secured to said supporting structure and cooperating with said first coupling means to mount said sheath on said supporting structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A combination elongated scoop and sheath for handling particulate material, said scoop comprising a bottom portion having a pair of side edges and a pair of end edges, a pair of upright sides connected to said side edges, each of said sides generally taper upwardly from said end edges to define an apex, a partition member attached to said bottom portion and to said sides in proximity to said apex, a handle secured to said partition member and enclosed by said sides, and said sheath comprising a plurality of attached sidewalls and an end member attached to said sidewalls forming a cavity wherein said scoop is stored, said sheath additionally includes means to mount said sheath on a surface of a supporting structure, said means to mount comprising a first coupling means attached to one of said sidewalls and a second coupling means secured to said supporting structure and cooperating with said first coupling means to mount said sheath on said supporting structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first coupling means comprises a male coupling and said second coupling means comprises a female coupling including a female recess to receive said male coupling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said bottom portion, said pair of sides, said partition member, and said handle are integrally formed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said male coupling is integrally attached to one of said sidewalls of said sheath and includes a trapezoidal shaped outer surface, and said female recess is trapezoidal in shape for removably lodging said male coupling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said sidewalls, said end member, and said means to mount are integrally formed of plastic material.
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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |