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Car washing implement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-13
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Granted: 1982-02-16
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Expires: 2000-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A car washing means and method which includes; a paint-pad type holder and handle member having means for receiving and holding and pad member engaged there to, a pad member made and sized for use with the holder and handle member, and said pad member having a soft pliable sponge-like body portion, saturable with wash water upon being immersed in a pail thereof, with a more durable covering on the face and back edge thereof and including cut fibrous ends for longer lasting wash-wear life use thereof. And a wiper blade member provided on the holder for subsequent convenience and use.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl M. Ash
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L1/00; A47L1/06; B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A car washing implement, comprising; a paint-pad type holder and handle member, a pad member sized for use with said holder and handle member and having a relatively fixed backing which is readily engaged to and disengaged from said holder and handle member for changing said pad member as and when desired, said pad member being of a water retenative cellular construction for wash and rinse water saturation, as emersed in a receptive bucket, and having a reasonably substantial thickness greater than needed or required for painting purposes and sufficient to allow for yielding conformity to ornamental and contoured auto body surfaces in the washing and distribution of rinse water thereover, said pad member having a face opposite said holder and a rear edge extending beyond said holder to provide a work contacting surface on said rear edge, a soft fibrous covering provided and disposed over the face and rear edge of said pad member for wear resistant and extended wash-life use of said pad member and to provide for more uniform wash and rinse water distribution therethrough in the use thereof, and a relatively free floating wiper blade having at least two wiping blade parts extending forwardly from said holder and handle member for rinse water wiping use as needed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A car washing implement, comprising; a paint-pad type holder and handle member, a pad member sized for use with said holder and handle member and having a relatively fixed backing which is readily engaged to and disengaged from said holder and handle member for changing said pad member as and when desired, said pad member being of a water retenative cellular construction for wash and rinse water saturation, as emersed in a receptive bucket, and having a reasonably substantial thickness greater than needed or required for painting purposes and sufficient to allow for yielding conformity to ornamental and contoured auto body surfaces in the washing and distribution of rinse water thereover, said pad member having a face opposite said holder and a rear edge extending beyond said holder to provide a work contacting surface on said rear edge, a soft fibrous covering provided and disposed over the face and rear edge of said pad member for wear resistant and extended wash-life use of said pad member and to provide for more uniform wash and rinse water distribution therethrough in the use thereof, and a relatively free floating wiper blade having at least two wiping blade parts extending forwardly from said holder and handle member for rinse water wiping use as needed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The car washing implement of claim 1, said pad member having only the face and back edge thereof inclusive of said soft fibrous covering for allowing wash and rinse water to be squeezed out and to flow more readily through the front and side edges thereof.
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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) | 1985-02-15 | 1985-08-17 | 1986-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-15 | 1989-08-17 | 1990-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-15 | 1993-08-17 | 1994-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |