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US4052766A
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Hand scrubber
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-06
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A hand scrubber having a hollow base member with a motor mounted therein. A drive dog is connected to the shaft of the motor. A hollow washing container is removably mounted in the base. The container has a driven dog meshing with the drive dog, and a brush connected to the shaft of the driven dog. The container has an aperture in its front so that a hand may be inserted into contact with the rotating brush.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon MacRitchie Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:23
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B13/00; A46B13/02; A46B13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
Hand scrubbing means comprising a hollow base member, a motor mounted in said base member, a shaft driven by said motor, a drive dog connected to the shaft of said motor, a hollow container removably mounted in said base, said container having a driven dog meshing with said drive dog, a shaft driven by said driven dog, a brush mounted in said container and connected to the shaft of said driven dog for rotation, said container having a front surface having an aperture so that a hand may be inserted into contact with said brush, said container having no permanent connection with the base so that it is easily removable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
Hand scrubbing means comprising a hollow base member, a motor mounted in said base member, a shaft driven by said motor, a drive dog connected to the shaft of said motor, a hollow container removably mounted in said base, said container having a driven dog meshing with said drive dog, a shaft driven by said driven dog, a brush mounted in said container and connected to the shaft of said driven dog for rotation, said container having a front surface having an aperture so that a hand may be inserted into contact with said brush, said container having no permanent connection with the base so that it is easily removable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the brush has a center portion of soft bristles and a peripheral portion of hard bristles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus as in claim 2, having a soap dispenser connected to the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as in claim 3, wherein said aperture in the container has a resilient ring member adapted to form a seal around the arm of the user to prevent the water from splashing out of the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 4, wherein the ring member has a circular spring imbedded therein to enhance the sealing of the soft member on the arm of the user.
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) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |