US4364145A
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Scraping tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-12
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2001-01-12
Abstract
Abstract The present scraper has a flat base and solid V-shaped scraping elements on the bottom of the base which are elongated parallel to each other in uninterrupted fashion continuously between opposite convex edges of the base. Extending up from the base is a handle which is T-shaped in cross-section perpendicular to direction of elongation of the scraping elements.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Jones
- 👤 Catherine C. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L1/00; A47L1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A scraping tool having a generally flat, thin, flexible and resilient base, a plurality of flexible and resilient scraping elements extending down from said base and being elongated in spaced, substantially parallel relationship to each other continuously across substantially the full width of the base and terminating in pointed edges at their lower ends, and a handle extending up from the base, said handle being substantially T-shaped in cross-section perpendicular to the direction of elongation of said scraping elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A scraping tool having a generally flat, thin, flexible and resilient base, a plurality of flexible and resilient scraping elements extending down from said base and being elongated in spaced, substantially parallel relationship to each other continuously across substantially the full width of the base and terminating in pointed edges at their lower ends, and a handle extending up from the base, said handle being substantially T-shaped in cross-section perpendicular to the direction of elongation of said scraping elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A scraping tool according to claim 1, wherein said handle comprises a generally flat thin outer segment extending substantially parallel to said base, and a rigid connecting web extending perpendicularly from said outer segment to said base, said connecting web being elongated in the direction of elongation of said scraping elements.
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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) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |