US4032239A
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Scrubbing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-17
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1995-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A scrubbing apparatus for washing, drying and/or polishing a car or other object comprises a base and a plurality of fingers adjoining the base, extending generally radially away from a centerline and also extending generally axially with respect to the centerline in a uniform direction. The fingers are flexible and resilient to accomodate the curvatures of various parts of the object being scrubbed.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A. Maupin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/045; B60S3/047; A; A47; A47L; A47L1/00; A47L1/06; A47L1/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Scrubbing apparatus comprising: a base; a plurality of flexible, resilient fingers each having a base end adjoining said base and a free end, each of said fingers extending generally radially away from a finger centerline and also extending generally axially with respect to said centerline in a uniform direction; and a pad member connected to the free ends of said fingers to be urged by said fingers against an object to be scrubbed and permitting relative distension of said fingers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Scrubbing apparatus comprising: a base; a plurality of flexible, resilient fingers each having a base end adjoining said base and a free end, each of said fingers extending generally radially away from a finger centerline and also extending generally axially with respect to said centerline in a uniform direction; and a pad member connected to the free ends of said fingers to be urged by said fingers against an object to be scrubbed and permitting relative distension of said fingers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a handle adjoining said base and wherein said fingers and said base together generally define a cup-like member having a mouth opening generally away from said handle, said pad member extending across the mouth of said cup-like member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of web elements, a respective one of said web elements being disposed between and connected to each pair of adjacent ones of said fingers, wherein said fingers are curved, and wherein said pad member is elastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said pad is removable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said base has an opening therethrough communicating with the interior of said cup-like member, and wherein said handle comprises a tube having a flowway therethrough and having a first end adjoining said base with said flowway in communication with said passageway and a second end adapted for connection to a fluid source, said apparatus further comprising means permitting movement of said base with respect to at least a portion of said handle while allowing free flow of fluid from said flowway to the interior of said cup-like member.
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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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |