US4554705A
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Encapsulated fiberglass mop handle
Assignee: MILLIKEN RESEARCH Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1984-08-20
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Granted: 1985-11-26
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Expires: 2004-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A handle for use with items, such as mops and brooms, which is encapsulated in a heat shrunk PVC plastic tubing to provide a smooth, protective surface around the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Murray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:53
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25G; B25G1/00; B25G1/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/18; Y10S16/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A handle for a piece of equipment comprising: a core member, a plurality of fiberglass strands surrounding said core and extending longitudinally thereof and a PVC tube heat shrunk around and contiguous with said fiberglass strands.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A handle for a piece of equipment comprising: a core member, a plurality of fiberglass strands surrounding said core and extending longitudinally thereof and a PVC tube heat shrunk around and contiguous with said fiberglass strands.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The handle of claim 1 wherein said core is molded styrene.
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) | 1988-11-25 | 1989-05-27 | 1989-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-25 | 1993-05-27 | 1993-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-25 | 1997-05-27 | 1997-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |