US3883197A
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Bowl brush assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-31
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A brush and holder assembly in which the brush is held out of contact with the holder at all points except the suspension point, the holder being open and pivotable and tiltable about a suspending point whereby unobstructed access to the holder cavity is provided the user, said holder cavity having no recesses or other possible water collecting points therein which are different to maintain in a sanitary condition. The assembly may be swung out of the way when not in use to present an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Joyce Pruitt Reid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A brush and holder assembly, said assembly including, in combination, a brush having an elongated handle and a bristle portion at one end thereof, a holder for said brush, said holder being formed generally in the shape of said brush and having an open, unobstructed entry side, means for suspending the brush in the holder from a support location integral with the holder which maintains the bristle portion out of contact with the holder, and means for connecting said brush and holder assembly from an anchor location which enables said assembly, when not in use, to be disposed with the open, unobstructed entry side of the holder facing an adjacent vertical surface, such as the vertical wall of a water closet tank to which the assembly is anchored, said connecting means further enabling the brush and holder assembly to be unrestrainedly rotated and tilted with respect to the adjacent vertical surface whereby the brush may be freely inserted into, and removed from, the holder, and the holder disposed in a position in which the open entry side faces the adjacent vertical surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A brush and holder assembly, said assembly including, in combination, a brush having an elongated handle and a bristle portion at one end thereof, a holder for said brush, said holder being formed generally in the shape of said brush and having an open, unobstructed entry side, means for suspending the brush in the holder from a support location integral with the holder which maintains the bristle portion out of contact with the holder, and means for connecting said brush and holder assembly from an anchor location which enables said assembly, when not in use, to be disposed with the open, unobstructed entry side of the holder facing an adjacent vertical surface, such as the vertical wall of a water closet tank to which the assembly is anchored, said connecting means further enabling the brush and holder assembly to be unrestrainedly rotated and tilted with respect to the adjacent vertical surface whereby the brush may be freely inserted into, and removed from, the holder, and the holder disposed in a position in which the open entry side faces the adjacent vertical surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The brush and holder assembly of claim 1 further characterized in that the holder is so formed and contoured that when suSpended vertically all internal surfaces at all levels which may become wet during use, except a smoothly contoured drip barrier member located at substantially the lowest elevation of the assembly, slope downwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The brush and holder assembly of claim 1 further characterized in that the suspension means includes a projection integrally formed with the holder, said projection being arranged to co-act with receptacle means on the brush.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
The brush and holder assembly of claim 1 further characterized in that the connecting means for the brush and holder assembly includes a first member constructed and arranged to be secured to an anchor point, such as the upper edge of a water tank, a second member which extends generally transversely outwardly from the anchor point, and a fastener which connects the upper end portion of the holder to said second member, said fastener providing rotational and vertically tiltable movement of the holder with respect to the adjacent vertical surface, said means for suspending the brush in the holder providing relative vertical displacement between the brush and the holder whereby the brush, upon vertically tilting the holder, will separate from the holder so that the brush may be grasped and removed from the holder.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |