US4377879A
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Cleaning device
Assignee: GEM 1981 Inc
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Filing: 1981-12-22
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Granted: 1983-03-29
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Expires: 2001-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A cleaning device is disclosed as comprising a plurality of cleaning elements, a handle having a first end adapted to be manually graspable and a second end, and a connector comprising a hollow portion adapted for receiving the second end of the handle for securing the handle to said connector, a flexible securing tongue adapted to be disposed abut the cleaning elements, and at least one locking member for receiving the leading end of the securing tongue, whereby the securing tongue may be secured tightly to said connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Christo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:08
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B3/00; A46B3/08; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20; A47L13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A cleaning device comprising: (a) a plurality of cleaning elements; (b) a handle having a first end adapted to be manually graspable and a second end; and (c) a connector comprising a portion adapted for receiving said second end for securing said handle to said connector, a flexible securing tongue mounted on said connector and adapted to be disposed directly about said plurality of cleaning elements and having a leading end, and locking means on said connector for adjustably receiving said leading end whereby said securing tongue secures a variable number of cleaning elements to said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A cleaning device comprising: (a) a plurality of cleaning elements; (b) a handle having a first end adapted to be manually graspable and a second end; and (c) a connector comprising a portion adapted for receiving said second end for securing said handle to said connector, a flexible securing tongue mounted on said connector and adapted to be disposed directly about said plurality of cleaning elements and having a leading end, and locking means on said connector for adjustably receiving said leading end whereby said securing tongue secures a variable number of cleaning elements to said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said securing tongue includes a plurality of protruding grips extending therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said locking means comprises a plurality of locking members each having an opening therethrough to form a channel through said locking means for receiving said leading end of said securing tongue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said locking members and said protruding grips are spaced from each other substantially the same distance, where corresponding ones of said plurality of grips engage corresponding locking members to secure said securing tongue to said locking means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said securing tongue comprises at least one protruding grip extending therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said locking means comprises a locking member having a channel therethrough for receiving said leading end, whereby said protruding grip engages said locking member and said plurality of cleaning elements is secured to said connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said receiving portion includes a retaining projection and said handle includes a groove for receiving said retaining projection, whereby said handle is secured to said connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connector is made of a non corrosive, elastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cleaning device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said material comprises polyethelene.
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) | 1986-03-28 | 1986-09-27 | 1987-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-03-28 | 1990-09-27 | 1991-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-03-28 | 1994-09-27 | 1995-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |