With Means To Attach To Brush Or Broom Patents (Class 15/257.2)
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Patent number: 11464387Abstract: The combination of a dust pan and a broom for cleaning surfaces without the need for a person to bend during use, including a dust pan having a receptacle for receiving and collecting debris, and a lifting strap extends over the receptacle. A broom is also provided having bristles and an upper section having a hook mounted thereon. In use, the hook is used to engage the strap to lift the dust pan having debris in it without the person having to bend their back or knees to lift up and lower the dust pan during use. The dust pan can be square or round or any other shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Inventor: Raymond Saluccio
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Patent number: 10107578Abstract: Casing catcher for AR-style rifle is an ammunition cartridge casing catcher, shell casing catcher, or brass catcher that is reversibly attachable to any AR-style rifle. Casing catcher for AR-style rifle uses a reversibly attachable means to magnetically reversibly attach to the inside surface of the ejection port cover on any AR-style rifle with a two key picatinny rail attachment system to reversibly align itself properly and attach itself to the AR-style rifle. Casing catcher for AR-style rifle has a cage, a magnetic weir plate, a lock pin receiver, a lock pin, a first key, and a second key. Magnetic weir plate has at least one magnet attached thereto. The first key to has a special shape or profile that includes a special right facing foot protuberance that is the inverse shape of the left side of the picatinny rail on any AR-style rifle.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: Michael R. Mirabel
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Patent number: 9839338Abstract: The present utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning tools and particularly relates to a multifunctional broom in order to solve the problems such as a single function of existing brooms. The multifunctional broom comprises a broom pole and a broom head disposed at one end of the broom pole, wherein a broom head housing axially movably disposed on the broom pole is provided in the periphery of the broom head, an opening for allowing the lower end of the broom head to extend from the broom head housing is formed at the lower end of the broom head housing, and a contractible positioning mechanism for enabling the broom head housing to be positioned on the broom pole, when the length of the lower end of the broom head extending from the broom head housing is adjusted to a desired length, is provided between the broom pole and the broom head housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: JIAXING JACKSON TRAVEL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventors: Xuelin Zhu, Jianwei Song
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Patent number: 9339164Abstract: The cleanup system employs an associated clearing component, such as a tool comprised of plate portion and an adjacent squeegee and/or brush element, to close the top opening and entrance to a containment or receptacle unit with which it is pivotably interengageable, to thereby prevent leakage or escape of liquid, semi-liquid, and/or dry matter during transport.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventors: Paul Santarsiero, Roger Comora
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Patent number: 8926117Abstract: A portable attachable illumination device configured to slidably attach to and partially encompass a brush.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Brush Lite Innovations, LLCInventor: David Raymond Blanchette
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Patent number: 8904589Abstract: The cleanup system employs an associated clearing component, such as a tool comprised of squeegee and/or brush elements, to close the entrance to a containment or receptacle unit to thereby prevent leakage or escape of liquid, semi-liquid, and/or dry matter during transport.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventors: Paul Santarsiero, Roger Comora
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Patent number: 8844091Abstract: A squeegee and tray system is provided to clean up spills. The tray has a front edge, a ramp, and a trough for receiving and transporting a spill. The squeegee has a resilient edge to push a spill into the front edge of the tray. A bracket is provided to mount on a vertical surface that receives the tray. The tray has a slot for receiving the squeegee where the squeegee and tray are stored together when placed on the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Big T Holdings, LLCInventor: Lloyd Troyer
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Patent number: 8827334Abstract: A device for collecting waste that allows a user to stand upright and place the waste in a disposable bag such that the non-disposable parts of the device do not come into contact with the waste is provided. The device includes a containment mechanism for containing collected waste and a scooping mechanism placing the waste in containment mechanism. The containment mechanism includes a receptacle for receiving a bag for the waste; an elongated member attached to the receptacle at one end and a handle member at a second end. The scooping mechanism includes an elongated handle having a first handle end and a second handle end; a grip portion integrally connected to the first handle end; and a lower plate portion integrally connected to the second handle end, the lower plate portion including a plurality of tines.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventors: Jorge I. Endara, Lori J. Endara
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Publication number: 20140150397Abstract: A device for collecting objects is provided which includes a frame formed with a peripheral groove that surrounds an orifice. Also included is a retainer member that is dimensioned to be received into the peripheral groove of the frame. A bag having an opening which is surrounded by a rim portion is held with its rim in the peripheral groove of the frame, This is accomplished by a fixed engagement between the frame and the retainer member. With this engagement, objects can be introduced into the bag, through the orifice of the frame, for collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: David Palmer
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Patent number: 8701243Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Quirky, Inc.Inventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
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Patent number: 8555459Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Quirky IncorporatedInventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Dialto, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
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Patent number: 8327501Abstract: A dustpan (1) is provided that includes a base body (2) that has an essentially triangular base area (3). One edge of the base body is constructed as the sweeping edge (4) and the two other edges each have a side wall (5, 6). A stem (7) that projects essentially at a right angle from the base area (3) for proper use can be attached to the base body (2). At least one side wall (5) is constructed as a standing surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Peter L. Arnold, Hans Jorg Clemen
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Patent number: 8100446Abstract: A collapsible broom and dustpan provide convenient, compact storage for use in RVs, mobile homes, efficiency apartments and the like with limited closet and storage space. The broom includes a standard telescoping handle which is affixed to a pivot joint on the broom head. The handle can be extended and rotated to a variety of selected angles. Tabs on the locking member within the pivot joint engage the handle girdle which surrounds the locking member. The locking member is spring loaded to maintain the handle at a desired position. The dustpan includes a handgrip which will accommodate the broom handle while the dustpan tray receives the broom head for compact storage. C-shaped clamps within the grip and a catch within the dustpan tray hold the broom within the dustpan until manually released therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Anthony D. Moore, Bruce A. Angel
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Patent number: 8056178Abstract: Some aspects of the present invention are related to a mop and/or mop head that allows larger debris to pass over at least a portion of the mop head and into a receptacle of the mop head. In some embodiments, the mop head and the receptacle are integrally formed. The mop has debris collecting material coupled to the mop head to collect dust, dirt, and other relatively small debris as the mop moves over a floor. In one particular embodiment, the debris collecting material is a non-woven material. The debris collecting material of the mop can be connected to the mop many different ways. However, in some embodiments, the material is connected via several projections extending from a top surface of the mop head. The projections pass through apertures in the dust collecting material.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Haim Bar-Noy, Jay Hutchison, James M. Scolaro, Glenn N. Weaver, Ronald R. Dir
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Publication number: 20110119846Abstract: The broom having a bottom rod and an offset top rod is provided. Bristles are attached to the bottom of the bottom rod to contact a floor. Connecting the top and bottom rods is a grip rod. The grip rod desirably slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. Desirably, the grip rod is attached at its bottom end to the bottom rod at an angle ? of from about 100° to about 150° preferably 100° to 140°. The grip rod is attached at its top end to the top rod at an angle ? of about 100° to about 150°, preferably 100° to 140°. As a result, the grip rod slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. The grip rod is located a predetermined distance above the bristles so the grip bar can be grasped when the bristles contact the floor by the user in a standing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Gerard Stokes
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Patent number: 7921505Abstract: A collapsible broom and dustpan provide convenient, compact storage for use in RVs, mobile homes, efficiency apartments and the like with limited closet and storage space. The broom includes a standard telescoping handle which is affixed to a pivot joint on the broom head. The handle can be extended and rotated to a variety of selected angles. Tabs on the locking member within the pivot joint engage the handle girdle which surrounds the locking member. The locking member is spring loaded to maintain the handle at a desired position. The dustpan includes a handgrip which will accommodate the broom handle while the dustpan tray receives the broom head for compact storage. C-shaped clamps within the grip and a catch within the dustpan tray hold the broom within the dustpan until manually released therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Anthony D. Moore, Bruce A. Angel
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Patent number: 7909377Abstract: The lawn scoop is designed to make picking up any type of small, loose debris a cleaner and easier task for the user. In general terms, the device is a scoop type shovel with the addition of a multipurpose hook/guide at the top end of the handle. After raking or sweeping the debris into a pile, the user stands in front of the debris and attaches the hook/guide part of the scoop to their front pant pocket or belt. This keeps the scoop at the proper angle while enabling the user to use both hands to rake or sweep the debris onto the scoop. Then, by placing the rake or broom over the top of the scoop, aligning the handles of both the scoop and rake using the hook/guide, the user holds both handles together for lifting and disposal. The hook/guide is also designed as part of the hanging system which provides for convenient storage of the combination of scoop and rake/broom.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventor: Keith E. Hopp
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Patent number: 7861354Abstract: A multipurpose gardening tool that comprises a broom assembly, a housing assembly for disposable bags, a spike assembly, a rake assembly, and a dustpan assembly. The multipurpose gardening tool can be readily assembled and disassembled into different configurations or can be combined to form one single tool. The multipurpose gardening tool can be utilized in commercial or residential settings for gardening and landscaping, whereby each can detach from each other to utilize each of the above defined in a manner that corresponds with the work to be accomplished.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Johnny Ray Williams
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Patent number: 7818844Abstract: A hand trowel is provided with upstanding side and rear walls to prevent cement or grout from sliding off when scooped from a container. The sidewalls of the trowel taper to the front edge of the trowel so that no barrier is created to prevent the front edge from being utilized as a “finishing” edge. A handle extends from the rear wall of the trowel. The handle is provided with ergonomic indentations and the front edge is slanted to allow use by either a right- or a left-handed person.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Antoni Wolan
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Patent number: 7743458Abstract: A collapsible broom and dustpan provide convenient, compact storage for use in RVs, mobile homes, efficiency apartments and the like with limited closet and storage space. The broom includes a standard telescoping handle which is affixed to a pivot joint on the broom head. The handle can be extended and rotated to a variety of selected angles. Tabs on the locking member within the pivot joint engage the handle girdle which surrounds the locking member. The locking member is spring loaded to maintain the handle at a desired position. The dustpan includes a handgrip which will accommodate the broom handle while the dustpan tray receives the broom head for compact storage. C-shaped clamps within the grip and a catch within the dustpan tray hold the broom within the dustpan until manually released therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Anthony D. Moore, Bruce A. Angel
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Patent number: 7698776Abstract: A balanced cleaning apparatus that advantageously contains a carrying handle, a dust pan and a bucket wherein the dustpan and the bucket are carried at the two ends of the carrying handle in a balanced position.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: John H. Lawson
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Patent number: 7669715Abstract: A wastebasket includes an outer container, an inner container housed in the outer container, and a lid positioned on top of the outer container; the outer container has a hollow detaining portion on an outer side thereof for holding a toilet brush and a plunger in position; the outer container has a bearing barrel held in the hollow detaining portion thereof for receiving the toilet brush; the outer container further has a receiving plate held adjacent to the hollow detaining portion in a lower end thereof for supporting the plunger as well as receiving foul water dripping from the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Chntuo Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Long-Sheh Wang
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Patent number: 7600287Abstract: A collapsible broom and dustpan provide convenient, compact storage for use in RVs, mobile homes, efficiency apartments and the like with limited closet and storage space. The broom includes a standard telescoping handle which is affixed to a pivot joint on the broom head. The handle can be extended and rotated to a variety of selected angles. Tabs on the locking member within the pivot joint engage the handle girdle which surrounds the locking member. The locking member is spring loaded to maintain the handle at a desired position. The dustpan includes a handgrip which will accommodate the broom handle while the dustpan tray receives the broom head for compact storage. C-shaped clamps within the grip and a catch within the dustpan tray hold the broom within the dustpan until manually released therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Anthony D. Moore, Bruce A. Angel
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Publication number: 20090223007Abstract: The present application relates to a cleaning utensil in combination with a dustpan. The cleaning utensil includes a cleaning head supporting a plurality of cleaning fibers, a hanging hole located in the cleaning head, and a pole connected to the cleaning head by a release mechanism. The dustpan includes a bottom wall, a sidewall extending upward from the bottom wall, and a snap connector located on the dustpan. The hanging hole mates with the snap connector to releasably secure the cleaning head and the dustpan together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Casabella Holdings, LLCInventor: Quan Li
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Publication number: 20090188070Abstract: A dustpan (1) is provided that includes a base body (2) that has an essentially triangular base area (3). One edge of the base body is constructed as the sweeping edge (4) and the two other edges each have a side wall (5, 6). A stem (7) that projects essentially at a right angle from the base area (3) for proper use can be attached to the base body (2). At least one side wall (5) is constructed as a standing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Peter L. Arnold, Hans Jorg Clemen
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Patent number: 7484859Abstract: A dustbin apparatus includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The peripheral wall has an opening therein extending upwardly from the bottom wall and toward the top wall. The opening defines a front side of the housing. Debris may be swept into the housing through the opening. An elongated handle has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to an outer surface of the top wall. A primary light emitter is attached to the housing and emits light forward of the front side of the housing when turned on to illuminate an area forward and adjacent to the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventor: Paula J. Burke
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Patent number: 7356871Abstract: A long handled cleaning implement such as a broom that is provided with a collapsible handle that can be used as a mini sweeping broom. This collapsible ability will also permit compact storage, a cooperating accessory dustpan is provided which the collapsible cleaning implement is stored into. When removed from the compact position the handle of the cleaning implement quickly and easily extends to a full length rigid position for use. In combination this provides the operator the choice of a large area cleaning or a small area hand sweep and the convenience of compact storage or transportation.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventor: Jonathan Mark Heaven
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Patent number: 7313844Abstract: A trash receptacle cleaning product has a trash receiving receptacle with side walls and a bottom wall. Side walls of the container extend past the bottom wall, forming a base for the container and a partially enclosed space below the bottom wall of the container. The front wall of the container has a cut-out or indented section configured to accept and store the handle of a cleaning implement, such as a lobby dustpan and broom unit. The space beneath the bottom wall permits the insertion of the lower part of the cleaning implement within the space. The result is a compact, self-contained trash cleaning product which can easily and conveniently be transported for use to any given location for cleaning and sweeping.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Nice Life, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Petner, Charles E. Gengler
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Patent number: 7171719Abstract: A receptacle apparatus 10 which includes a receptacle 14 into which refuse is placed very shortly after it is placed within the apparatus 10, thereby reducing the likelihood that it will be undesirably communicated into the surrounding environment 80.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Inventor: David Harrelson
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Patent number: 6971138Abstract: A combination dustpan and broom form a kit wherein the dustpan includes a handle adapted to receive and grip the handle of the broom and further wherein the dustpan is formed in an asymmetric shape including a straight sidewall that facilitates directional movement of dust or trash collected in the dustpan.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: The Libman CompanyInventor: Enzo Berti
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Publication number: 20040221872Abstract: A cleaning device including a handle and a pan is provided. The pan has a smooth, continuous inner surface which facilitates cleaning. A ramp portion of a base of the pan has a transitional angle of inclination which facilitates pulling waste into the pan. Spacers and supports are provided to ensure that the front ramp remains in contact with a surface when a downward force is applied to the pan. A method is also provided which, using the aforementioned cleaning device, reduces the time necessary to remove a hazard on a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERIAL PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Thomas Perelli, Scott Juergens
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Publication number: 20040134803Abstract: A kit includes the combination of an stand-up dustpan having a length of approximately 107.5 cm and a less than full-sized broom having a length of approximately 84.8 cm. The floor cleaning kit also includes an enclosed box-shaped container shaped to define an interior cavity into which the dustpan and broom, when they are disassembled, can be disposed, the container having a length of approximately 36.8 cm, a width of approximately 32.6 cm and a depth of approximately 10.9 cm. Each of the dustpan and the broom includes a handle comprising at least two independent sections which are adapted to be coupled together. The container includes a rear panel, a front panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel which together define the enclosed interior cavity. The container additionally includes a partition which at least partially subdivides the enclosed interior cavity into an upper chamber and a lower chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Robert Michelson, Thomas Dunn
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Patent number: 6643891Abstract: A dustpan includes an open-front receptacle, at least one elongated rail on the receptacle, an elongated handle having a coupling portion, and a coupling mechanism slidably coupled to the at least one rail and pivotally coupled to the coupling portion of the handle so that the handle is both slidably and pivotally moveable relative to the receptacle between use and storage positions. A broom includes an elongated second handle and a head carrying set of bristles, the head having a housing with curved side portions shaped and dimensioned to respectively nest in recesses in the dustpan handle in a stowed condition clipped to the dustpan handle in such a way that it does not interfere with the pivoting and sliding movement of the dustpan handle. The dustpan receptacle can be stood on its flat rear end wall with the stowed broom received therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: Goeran Jerstroem, Kevin R. Lozeau, Marco Perry
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Publication number: 20030167588Abstract: A cleaning device including a handle and a pan is provided. The pan has a smooth, continuous inner surface which facilitates cleaning. A ramp portion of a base of the pan has a transitional angle of inclination which facilitates pulling waste into the pan. Spacers and supports are provided to ensure that the front ramp remains in contact with a surface when a downward force is applied to the pan. A method is also provided which, using the aforementioned cleaning device, reduces the time necessary to remove a hazard on a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Thomas Perelli, Scott Juergens
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Publication number: 20030037399Abstract: This is a lobby dustpan handle which has a plurality of arcuate and straight segments resulting in a more effective and versatile utility of the dustpan and a broom used with the dustpan.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Blyth S. Biggs
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Publication number: 20020184728Abstract: A self-supporting dustpan and broom combination. The dustpan includes a scoop portion and a handle. The broom includes a head having a front end and an opposed handle. The broom may be releasably secured to the dustpan in a storage position. In this storage position the broom head is spaced from the scoop portion, and the front end is positioned such that said dustpan and broom combination is self-supported by said lip and said front end upon the floor. This reduces storage space requirements, and positions the handles at a convenient location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Hanno Kortleven
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Patent number: 6478351Abstract: A pet refuse collecting system for more easily collecting pet refuse. The pet refuse collecting system includes a housing for collecting and storing the pet refuse. An end of the housing includes an opening extending into an interior of the housing. An end of a handle is mounted on the housing for transporting the housing. A gathering assembly is provided for facilitating movement of pet refuse into the interior of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Troy L. Nelson
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Patent number: 6266839Abstract: A brush including a moulded handle and a support structure formed of a rigid thermoplastic material, the support structure including first and second keying structures provided on opposite sides thereof, the first keying structure having provided thereon a first cleaning element, the second cleaning elements extending in different directions away from the respective keying structures in substantially the same or parallel planes and wherein the first and second keying structures are elongate, having front and rear ends, the front ends being joined together to form an acute angle therebetween and the handle lies in a line which generally bisects the acute angle. There is also provided a combination brush and dustpan, the brush being constructed as described above, the dustpan including a recess which is dimensioned to allow the handle of the brush to be snap fitted into the recess to hold the brush in position.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1999Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: E. D. Oates Pty. Ltd.Inventors: John E. Oretti, Kon E. Wong
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Patent number: 6240594Abstract: The invention concerns an implement comprising a removable dustpan (3) and a refuse can (2), fixed on a broom handle (1) wherein the refuse can (2) is detachably mounted at a predetermined height above the broom brush (4).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Inventors: Jean-Claude Demai, Michele Eberard