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US4136418A
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Snow removal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-22
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A snow removal device particularly adapted for use in quickly clearing heavy accumulations of snow from various portions of a vehicle such as windows, engine hoods, roofs and trunk lids and the like. The snow removal device comprises a housing having an integrally formed handle portion from which an extremely large number of relatively long stiff bristles extend. The housing is also provided with a scraper blade which may be either integrally formed therewith or separately manufactured and secured within a recess formed in the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Griswold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:45
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B17/00; A46B17/08; A46B5/00; A46B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A snow removal device comprising an elongated generally rectangular housing having a substantially transverse width; a plurality of bristles covering substantially an entire lower surface of said housing and projecting outwardly therefrom, said bristles being of a generous length; and said housing having an integral hand grip adjacent one end provided thereon adapted to provide a comfortable engagement with the hand of an individual; and a scraper blade associated therewith, said scraper blade extending outward from another surface of said housing individual; said hand grip including an elongated slot in said housing adjacent one end so as to define a first portion adapted to allow the right hand of an individual to grasp said snow removal device with said snow removal device extending outwardly from the thumb side of said right hand and a second portion adapted to allow the left hand of an individual to grasp said snow removal device with said snow removal device extending outwardly from the thumb side of said left hand; said slot being defined by undulating sidewalls in said housing and said housing further being provided with corresponding undulations along a portion of each of the lateral sidewalls of said housing, said portions being opposite and coextensive with said elongated slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A snow removal device comprising an elongated generally rectangular housing having a substantially transverse width; a plurality of bristles covering substantially an entire lower surface of said housing and projecting outwardly therefrom, said bristles being of a generous length; and said housing having an integral hand grip adjacent one end provided thereon adapted to provide a comfortable engagement with the hand of an individual; and a scraper blade associated therewith, said scraper blade extending outward from another surface of said housing individual; said hand grip including an elongated slot in said housing adjacent one end so as to define a first portion adapted to allow the right hand of an individual to grasp said snow removal device with said snow removal device extending outwardly from the thumb side of said right hand and a second portion adapted to allow the left hand of an individual to grasp said snow removal device with said snow removal device extending outwardly from the thumb side of said left hand; said slot being defined by undulating sidewalls in said housing and said housing further being provided with corresponding undulations along a portion of each of the lateral sidewalls of said housing, said portions being opposite and coextensive with said elongated slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A snow removal device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bristles also extend outward from the lower surface of said integrally formed hand grip.
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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |