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Brush applicator device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-30
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1993-04-30
Abstract
Abstract In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a liquid-containing compressible bulb shaped to define a base on which it can be readily stably set with the outlet thereof preferably elevated above the base position, and joined in flow communication with the bulb outlet there being an adapter valve member adjustable to open and close the bulb outlet and extending outwardly with a scrub or applicator material mounted on the exterior of the valve member which embodies therein a through passage to an outlet port substantially adjacent to the brush material but directed in a direction not to be obstructed by the brush material which is in non-linear alignment with the outlet port, and there being preferably a tumbler cap breathably and drainably mounted on the bulb in a manner enclosable substantially of the adapter and brush scrub or applicator material which may be brush bristles, cloth, steel wool, sponge(s), or the like, typically for use in applying detergent as needed to the dishpan and/or to a fabric being scrubbed and/or into the glass being washed and scrubbed with the brush or steel wool, or to the surface such as a cabinet surface or floor being waxed or cleaned, or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Eli Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:50
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B15/00; A46B15/0055; A46B15/0061; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/002; A46B11/0041; A46B15/0067; A46B17/00; A46B17/04; A46B5/00; A46B9/00; A46B9/02; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066; A46B2200/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter through which liquid can be forced with the hole being structured such that the hole extends in a direction facing substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the extended portion of the adapter member such that liquid spray is directable laterally to the elongated adapter member, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-nonalignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, said outwardly extending adapter member being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter through which liquid can be forced with the hole being structured such that the hole extends in a direction facing substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the extended portion of the adapter member such that liquid spray is directable laterally to the elongated adapter member, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-nonalignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, said outwardly extending adapter member being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially bristles, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially bristles, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
184 words
A brush device comprising In combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially open-celled water-retainable composition, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semirigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
184 words
A brush device comprising In combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially open-celled water-retainable composition, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semirigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A brush device of claim 3, in which said composition is a sponge-like material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
185 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially steel-wool-like material for scouring, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semirigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
185 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially steel-wool-like material for scouring, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semirigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
198 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, the elongated portion of the adapter member including a bend therein directing the distal portion thereof substantially laterally to a predetermined degree, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
198 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening, an adapter member connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, the elongated portion of the adapter member including a bend therein directing the distal portion thereof substantially laterally to a predetermined degree, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
223 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening and a neck portion a distal end of which is mateable with an adapter member in flow communication therewith, the adapter member being connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, the neck portion including a bend therein directinG the distal neck portion thereof substantially laterally to a predetermined degree, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially open-celled water-retainable composition, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
223 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening and a neck portion a distal end of which is mateable with an adapter member in flow communication therewith, the adapter member being connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, the neck portion including a bend therein directinG the distal neck portion thereof substantially laterally to a predetermined degree, and a brush means carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially open-celled water-retainable composition, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A brush device of claim 7, in which the elongated portion of the adapter member includes a bend therein directing the distal protion thereof substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the adapter member''s extended portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
231 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening and a flattened face extending in a plane substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of an adapter member''s extended portion such that the bulb is settable on its side with the adapter member and a brush means extending laterally about parallel with a supporting surface, the adapter member being connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and the brush means being carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially open-celled water-retainable composition, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
231 words
A brush device comprising in combination: a squeezable bulb means having an outlet opening and a flattened face extending in a plane substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of an adapter member''s extended portion such that the bulb is settable on its side with the adapter member and a brush means extending laterally about parallel with a supporting surface, the adapter member being connected to the squeeze bulb means and extending outwardly from the opening thereof and having a hole at a substantially distal end of the adapter member through which liquid can be forced, and the brush means being carried on the outwardly extending member in flow-non-alignment with the hole and spaced from the hole, the brush means comprising substantially open-celled water-retainable composition, said outwardly extending adapter member being utilizable as at-least in part a handle with a bulb means when the assembly is being used for brushing an item, said bulb means being of a resilient semi-rigid composition and having a portion thereof at a point distant from said adapter member shaped such that the bulb means includes a supporting base supportable of the adapter member and of the brush means mounted on the adapter member substantially above the supporting base when said bulb means is set on a substantially flat horizontal surface whereby the brush means is held in a position free of contact with the horizontal surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A brush device of claim 9, including an elongated handle element extending from the bulb means in a direction substantially divergent from said adapter member.
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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |