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Dip stick cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-04
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1995-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A dip stick cleaner for use with a dip stick of an automobile for indicating the oil level in the engine of the automobile or the like comprising a means for attaching the device to a dip stick tube found in a conventional automobile engine and a cleaning portion including a slot for receiving a dip stick which is moveably positionable relative to said supporting means.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginaldo A. Hernandez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/04; G01F23/045; F; F02; F02B; F02B77/00; F02B77/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A dip stick cleaner for use in cleaning a dip stick as utilized in a conventional oil containing combustion engine, said engine having a conventional dip stick tube, the invention comprising: a supporting means attachable about said conventional dip stick tube; a resilient planar member having a slotted portion for receiving and cleaning a dip stick; a means for highly connecting said planar member to said supporting means and rotatable from a first position away from said conventional tube to a second position over the top of said tube, with the planar member substantially at right angles to the length of the tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A dip stick cleaner for use in cleaning a dip stick as utilized in a conventional oil containing combustion engine, said engine having a conventional dip stick tube, the invention comprising: a supporting means attachable about said conventional dip stick tube; a resilient planar member having a slotted portion for receiving and cleaning a dip stick; a means for highly connecting said planar member to said supporting means and rotatable from a first position away from said conventional tube to a second position over the top of said tube, with the planar member substantially at right angles to the length of the tube.
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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) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |