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Device for cleaning bottom of a boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-24
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for cleaning the bottom of a boat or the like while the boat is afloat in the water comprising a pair of rods pivotally connected at corresponding end, a cleaning member pivotally connected to the end of one rod and an adjustable clamp for setting a desired angular position between the rods. Stabilizing members assist in aligning the cleaning member with the surface of the boat.
Inventors
- 👤 Barney Sabella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:43
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B59/00; B63B59/06; B63B59/08; B63B2059/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for cleaning the bottom of a boat while the boat is afloat, the device comprising: a. a first and second rod member, said first rod member pivotally mounted at a first end portion to a first end portion of said second rod member; b. cleaning means having a scrubbing face rotatably mounted to a second end portion of said second rod member, said cleaning means rotatable about the longitudinal axis of said second rod member; c. a plurality of flexible stabilizing members independently disposed about the cleaning means, each of said members having a first portion affixed to said cleaning means and divergent cantilevered second portions extending in the direction of and beyond said scrubbing face and adapted to cooperate with the contour of the boat for further aligning said scrubbing thereof; and d. means for adjustably clamping said first rod member to a desired angular position with respect to said second rod member to enable the positioning of said scrubbing face of said cleaning means against a surface of the bottom of the boat.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for cleaning the bottom of a boat while the boat is afloat, the device comprising: a. a first and second rod member, said first rod member pivotally mounted at a first end portion to a first end portion of said second rod member; b. cleaning means having a scrubbing face rotatably mounted to a second end portion of said second rod member, said cleaning means rotatable about the longitudinal axis of said second rod member; c. a plurality of flexible stabilizing members independently disposed about the cleaning means, each of said members having a first portion affixed to said cleaning means and divergent cantilevered second portions extending in the direction of and beyond said scrubbing face and adapted to cooperate with the contour of the boat for further aligning said scrubbing thereof; and d. means for adjustably clamping said first rod member to a desired angular position with respect to said second rod member to enable the positioning of said scrubbing face of said cleaning means against a surface of the bottom of the boat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said cleaning means comprises a bristle brush and a pair of elongated scraper blades adjustably connected to said brush for positioning the blades with respect to said brush, said elongated scraper blades extending substantially the entire width of said brush.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said clamping means comprises a brace having first and second releasable clamps disposed at end portions thereof and wherein said clamps are slideable over portions of said first and second rod members respectively when released and maintain a fixed position when clamped for setting the angular position between said rod members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 3, wherein said second portions of said stabilizing means have plastic tips thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device according to claim 4, wherein the stabilizing means includes at least three members fabricated from tempered spring steel.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
18 words
The device according to claidm 5, wherein the clamping means further includes a pair of wing head screws.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
18 words
The device according to claidm 5, wherein the clamping means further includes a pair of wing head screws.
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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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |