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Liquid applicator
Assignee: FREEMAN CATHERINE
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Filing: 1978-03-08
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Granted: 1979-01-23
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Expires: 1998-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A liquid applicator that includes a liquid absorbent padded tip joined to a telescopically collapsible handle, such that the applicator may be easily stored. The handle elements are provided with stop members which prevent them from being disengaged from one another and detent which releasingly lockingly engages the telescopic elements in an extended position.
Inventors
- 👤 Catherine Freeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:17
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/04; A; A45; A45D; A45D34/00; A45D34/04; A45D2200/00; A45D2200/10; A45D2200/1009; A45D2200/1018; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32467; Y10T403/32475; Y10T403/32491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A liquid applicator, comprising a plurality of hollow walled open ended handle members, each member having a predetermined external and internal diameter, said members communicating with each other in series, each succeeding member having an internal diameter larger than the external diameter of the preceding member, said members being telescopically movable one into the other, first means disposed on the outer wall of one of said members adjacent the distal end thereof for arresting the movement thereof, second means disposed on the inner wall of said next succeeding member adjacent the proximate end thereof for arresting the movement thereof by cooperating with said first means, said first and second means forming a detent, flange means disposed on said outer wall of said one of said members at the distal-most end thereof for preventing the disengagement of said one of said members from said next succeeding member by cooperating with said second means, a unitary absorbent pad member disposed on the front end of the first of said members, said unitary liquid absorbent pad member being a sponge-like rubber-like material, wherein said pad member is a hollow sleeve open at one end for receiving said front end therein, and wherein said first means is a rib and said second means is a groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A liquid applicator, comprising a plurality of hollow walled open ended handle members, each member having a predetermined external and internal diameter, said members communicating with each other in series, each succeeding member having an internal diameter larger than the external diameter of the preceding member, said members being telescopically movable one into the other, first means disposed on the outer wall of one of said members adjacent the distal end thereof for arresting the movement thereof, second means disposed on the inner wall of said next succeeding member adjacent the proximate end thereof for arresting the movement thereof by cooperating with said first means, said first and second means forming a detent, flange means disposed on said outer wall of said one of said members at the distal-most end thereof for preventing the disengagement of said one of said members from said next succeeding member by cooperating with said second means, a unitary absorbent pad member disposed on the front end of the first of said members, said unitary liquid absorbent pad member being a sponge-like rubber-like material, wherein said pad member is a hollow sleeve open at one end for receiving said front end therein, and wherein said first means is a rib and said second means is a groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The applicator as defined in claim 1 where said first means is an annular rib and said second means is an annular groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The applicator as defined in claim 1 where said members have a circular cross-section.
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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) | 1982-01-22 | 1982-07-24 | 1983-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-22 | 1986-07-24 | 1987-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-22 | 1990-07-24 | 1991-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |