US3864045A
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Waxing tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-15
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-05-15
Abstract
Abstract Waxing tool having a body portion with a reservoir for holding wax and a handle pivotally connected to the body portion. A heating element is disposed within the reservoir for melting wax, and a needle valve controls the discharge of wax through a nozzle at the bottom of the reservoir. The needle valve extends through the top of the reservoir and is connected to a control lever which can be operated by a hand gripping the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Billy C Hudson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C13/00; A61C13/0028; B; B29; B29B; B29B13/00; B29B13/02; B29B13/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
In a waxing tool, a body portion including means defiining a reservoir for holding wax, electrically energized heating means disposed within the reservoir for melting the wax, a nozzle mounted at the bottom of the reservoir having an axially extending passageway communicating with the reservoir, a needle valve member disposed coaxially of the passageway and movable between advanced and retracted positions for controlling the flow of wax through the nozzle, said valve member extending outside the reservoir at the top thereof, an elongated handle pivotally attached to the body portion for movement in a plane extending radially of the axis of the nozzle whereby the angle between the axis of the nozzle and the axis of the handle can be varied, a control lever pivotally mounted on the body portion for movement about a radially extending pivot in a plane generally normal to the plane of handle movement, one end of the lever extending toward the junction of the handle and the body portion, whereby the lever can be operated by the hand of an operator gripping the handle, and means connecting the control lever to the valve member externally of the reservoir whereby the position of the valve member is controlled by the lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a waxing tool, a body portion including means defiining a reservoir for holding wax, electrically energized heating means disposed within the reservoir for melting the wax, a nozzle mounted at the bottom of the reservoir having an axially extending passageway communicating with the reservoir, a needle valve member disposed coaxially of the passageway and movable between advanced and retracted positions for controlling the flow of wax through the nozzle, said valve member extending outside the reservoir at the top thereof, an elongated handle pivotally attached to the body portion for movement in a plane extending radially of the axis of the nozzle whereby the angle between the axis of the nozzle and the axis of the handle can be varied, a control lever pivotally mounted on the body portion for movement about a radially extending pivot in a plane generally normal to the plane of handle movement, one end of the lever extending toward the junction of the handle and the body portion, whereby the lever can be operated by the hand of an operator gripping the handle, and means connecting the control lever to the valve member externally of the reservoir whereby the position of the valve member is controlled by the lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A waxing tool as in claim 1 wherein the nozzle is threadedly attached to the means defining the reservoir.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A waxing tool as in claim 2 further including an O ring surrounding the passageway in the nozzle and providing a seal between the nozzle and the means defining the reservoir.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A waxing tool as in claim 1 wherein the needle valve member extends into the passageway in the nozzle and the upper portion of the nozzle serves as a seat for the valve member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A waxing tool as in claim 1 wherein the body portion further includes a housing of thermally insulative material surrounding the reservoir.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A waxing tool as in claim 1 wherein the means connecting the control lever to the valve member includes a pivotally mounted arm to which the lever is affixed, a control arm affixed to the valve member, and an adjustable thumbscrew threadedly mounted in the control arm, the tip of said thumbscrew being engaged by the pivotally mounted arm when the control lever is operated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A waxing tool as in claim 1 further including inlet means communicating with the reservoir at the top thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A waxing tool as in claim 1 further including variable power supply means connected to the heating means for controlling the temperature of the same.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a waxing tool, a body portion including means defining a reservoir for holding wax, electrically energized heating means disposed within the reservoir for melting the wax, a nozzle mounted at the bottom of the reservoir having an axially extending passageway communicating with the reservoir, valve means for controlling the flow of wax through the passageway, an elongated handle pivotally attached to the body portion for movement in a plane extending radially of the axis of the nozzle whereby the angle between the handle and nozzle can be varied, and a control lever for the valve means pivotally mounted on the body portion for movement about a radially extending pivot in a plane generally normal to the plane of handle movement, one end of the lever extending toward the junction of the handle and the body portion, whereby the control lever can be operated by the hand of an operator grasping the handle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a waxing tool, a body portion including means defining a reservoir for holding wax, electrically energized heating means disposed within the reservoir for melting the wax, a nozzle mounted at the bottom of the reservoir having an axially extending passageway communicating with the reservoir, valve means for controlling the flow of wax through the passageway, an elongated handle pivotally attached to the body portion for movement in a plane extending radially of the axis of the nozzle whereby the angle between the handle and nozzle can be varied, and a control lever for the valve means pivotally mounted on the body portion for movement about a radially extending pivot in a plane generally normal to the plane of handle movement, one end of the lever extending toward the junction of the handle and the body portion, whereby the control lever can be operated by the hand of an operator grasping the handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a waxing tool, an axially extending reservoir for holding wax, an electrically energized heating element disposed within the reservoir for melting the wax, a generally cylindrical housing of thermally insulative material surrounding the reservoir, a nozzle extending from the housing at the bottom of the reservoir and having an axially extending pAssageway communicating with the reservoir, an axially extending needle valve member for controlling the flow of wax through the nozzle, a control lever pivotally mounted on a radially extending pivot toward the top of the housing for movement in a tangential plane, means connecting the control lever to the valve member whereby the position of the valve member is determined by the control lever, and an elongated handle pivotally mounted toward the bottom of the housing for movement in a radial plane, the lower end of the control lever extending toward the junction of the handle and the housing whereby the control lever can be operated by the hand of a person grasping the handle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a waxing tool, an axially extending reservoir for holding wax, an electrically energized heating element disposed within the reservoir for melting the wax, a generally cylindrical housing of thermally insulative material surrounding the reservoir, a nozzle extending from the housing at the bottom of the reservoir and having an axially extending pAssageway communicating with the reservoir, an axially extending needle valve member for controlling the flow of wax through the nozzle, a control lever pivotally mounted on a radially extending pivot toward the top of the housing for movement in a tangential plane, means connecting the control lever to the valve member whereby the position of the valve member is determined by the control lever, and an elongated handle pivotally mounted toward the bottom of the housing for movement in a radial plane, the lower end of the control lever extending toward the junction of the handle and the housing whereby the control lever can be operated by the hand of a person grasping the handle.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |