Patents by Inventor Gerald P. Pekarek

Gerald P. Pekarek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4339838
    Abstract: A squeegee having a retractable blade. One embodiment of the present invention provides a handless squeegee having a retractable blade. Alternate embodiments provide a squeegee having both a foldable handle and a retractable blade. With each of the embodiments, a blade holder and blade are moveably positioned in the interior of a blade housing. An elongated opening is provided through the upper surface of the blade housing for extending and retracting the blade. Mechanical means are provided for moving the blade holder in the interior of the blade housing when it is desired to either extend or retract the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Inventor: Gerald P. Pekarek