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Bath sponge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-14
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1995-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A sponge-like body having an elongated cord extending therethrough, said cord having handle elements at its opposite ends. Stop elements on the cord at opposite ends of the body restrict movement of the body longitudinally of the cord.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl H. Eisenman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/02; A47K7/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A bath sponge comprising; a generally rectangular body of sponge-like hydrophilic material, an elongated flexible cord extending longitudinally through said body, said cord having closed loops at its opposite ends defining primary handle elements longitudinally spaced from said body, means for tying said ends of the cord in looped formation, means for restricting movement of said body longitudinally of said cord and comprising a pair of stop elements each operatively engaging a respective end of said body, said stop elements being spaced apart longitudinally of said cord a distance less than the normal longitudinal dimension of said body, whereby the body adjacent said cord is compressed between said stop elements, the opposite ends of said body defining recesses containing said stop elements, said cord being formed to provide a third loop intermediate said body and one of said primary handle elements to define a secondary handle element, and a tie member holding said cord looped to provide said secondary handle element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A bath sponge comprising; a generally rectangular body of sponge-like hydrophilic material, an elongated flexible cord extending longitudinally through said body, said cord having closed loops at its opposite ends defining primary handle elements longitudinally spaced from said body, means for tying said ends of the cord in looped formation, means for restricting movement of said body longitudinally of said cord and comprising a pair of stop elements each operatively engaging a respective end of said body, said stop elements being spaced apart longitudinally of said cord a distance less than the normal longitudinal dimension of said body, whereby the body adjacent said cord is compressed between said stop elements, the opposite ends of said body defining recesses containing said stop elements, said cord being formed to provide a third loop intermediate said body and one of said primary handle elements to define a secondary handle element, and a tie member holding said cord looped to provide said secondary handle element.
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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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |