US5881427A
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Shoe-cleaning assembly
Assignee: PATENT COUNSEL
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Filing: 1997-02-14
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Granted: 1999-03-16
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Expires: 2017-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A floor mat or grate overlain by a web or paper fabric is provided with a clamping device having at least one bar engaging the fabric for preventing shifting of the fabric on the grate or mat. The fabric can be removed, e.g. for cleaning or replacement, by releasing the clamping unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Johanna Offner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/22; A47L23/24; A47L23/26; A47L23/266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A shoe-cleaning floor device comprising: shoe-cleaning member disposed on a floor and having a surface on which soles of shoes can be rubbed to shed dirt therefrom; a web of replaceable material held at a tear edge and overlying said surface for wiping said soles; and releasable clamping means including at least one bar extending alongside said member for clamping another edge of said web against dislocation from said surface upon wiping of shoes thereon against said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A shoe-cleaning floor device comprising: shoe-cleaning member disposed on a floor and having a surface on which soles of shoes can be rubbed to shed dirt therefrom; a web of replaceable material held at a tear edge and overlying said surface for wiping said soles; and releasable clamping means including at least one bar extending alongside said member for clamping another edge of said web against dislocation from said surface upon wiping of shoes thereon against said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The shoe-cleaning floor device defined in claim 1 wherein said member is a grate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The shoe-cleaning floor device defined in claim 1 wherein said bar forms part of a frame fittable over and removable from said member for movement relative to said member between a clamped position retaining said web and a released position releasing said web for replacement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The shoe-cleaning floor device defined in claim 1, further comprising means for moving said web to replace a used part by an unused part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The shoe-cleaning floor device defined in claim 1 where in said web is a fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The shoe-cleaning floor device defined in claim 1 where in said web is paper.
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) | 2002-03-15 | 2002-09-14 | 2003-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-15 | 2006-09-14 | 2007-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-15 | 2010-09-14 | 2011-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |