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US4008968A
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Washing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-10
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Granted: 1977-02-22
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Expires: 1995-10-10
Abstract
Abstract The device is hand held, may be used for washing dishes and the like, and comprises a hollow handle that may be filled with a detergent, and a removable sponge. A small aperture in the bottom of the handle permits the detergent to seep into the sponge which may be eternally wetted for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard E. Hobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A washing device comprising, a hollow handle having means at one end for receiving a liquid cleaner and a relatively flat wall at the other end defining a flat outer surface having opposite ends, a spout having a passage therethrough and extending from the flat outer surface of the wall, said spout being disposed nearer one end of the flat outer surface, a spout-like member spaced from the spout disposed nearer the other end of the flat outer surface and extending from the flat outer surface, a relatively thin flat plate having a sponge secured thereto, said plate having a pair of apertures spaced the same distance as the spout and spout-like member, one aperture for receiving the spout with the spout extending through the one aperture below the plate and contacting the sponge, the other aperture for receiving the spout-like member with the member extending through the other aperture below the plate and contacting the sponge, both said spout and spout-like member providing securing means in combination with the apertured plate for holding the plate and attached sponge to the handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A washing device comprising, a hollow handle having means at one end for receiving a liquid cleaner and a relatively flat wall at the other end defining a flat outer surface having opposite ends, a spout having a passage therethrough and extending from the flat outer surface of the wall, said spout being disposed nearer one end of the flat outer surface, a spout-like member spaced from the spout disposed nearer the other end of the flat outer surface and extending from the flat outer surface, a relatively thin flat plate having a sponge secured thereto, said plate having a pair of apertures spaced the same distance as the spout and spout-like member, one aperture for receiving the spout with the spout extending through the one aperture below the plate and contacting the sponge, the other aperture for receiving the spout-like member with the member extending through the other aperture below the plate and contacting the sponge, both said spout and spout-like member providing securing means in combination with the apertured plate for holding the plate and attached sponge to the handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A washing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein both the spout and spout-like member have a maximum diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the apertures to provide a snap fit therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A washing device as set forth in claim 2 wherein both said spout and spout-like member are of substantially identical shape except that said member is closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A washing device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said spout and spout-like member each have an annual channel defining a head with the heads both entirely extending from the plate into contact with the sponge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A washing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said spout and spout-like member each have an annular channel defining a head with the heads both entirely extending from the plate into contact with the sponge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A washing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said spout has an annular channel defining an annular ridge for providing a snap fit between the spout and plate.
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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) | 1980-02-22 | 1980-08-23 | 1981-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-22 | 1984-08-23 | 1985-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-22 | 1988-08-23 | 1989-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |