U.S. patent application number 11/362464 was filed with the patent office on 2007-08-30 for squeegee and scraper glove.
Invention is credited to Chris Mason.
Application Number | 20070199167 11/362464 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38442658 |
Filed Date | 2007-08-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070199167 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mason; Chris |
August 30, 2007 |
Squeegee and scraper glove
Abstract
Squeegee and scraper glove with a five fingered hand glove, a
squeegee member, a scraper member, and a molded structure that
includes receiving apertures to fixedly attach the glove finger
tips and also includes receiving slots for the squeegee member and
the scraper member. A preferred embodiment includes the molded
structure is hinged at a point aligned with the fore finger so that
the the squeegee portion can fold over onto the scraper portion
thereby making the folded unit small enough to fit in a standard
vehicle glove compartment.
Inventors: |
Mason; Chris; (Walnut Creek,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Chris Mason
230 Ei Divisadero Ave.
Walnut Creek
CA
94598
US
|
Family ID: |
38442658 |
Appl. No.: |
11/362464 |
Filed: |
February 27, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/105 ;
15/236.02; 15/245 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 13/022 20130101;
A47L 13/18 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/105 ;
015/236.02; 015/245 |
International
Class: |
A47L 13/02 20060101
A47L013/02 |
Claims
1. Squeegee and scraper glove comprising: a five fingered hand
glove; a squeegee member; a scraper member; and a molded structure
that includes receiving apertures to fixedly attach said glove
finger tips and also includes receiving slots for said squeegee
member and said scraper member.
2. Squeegee and scraper glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said
molded structure is hinged at a point aligned with said fore finger
so that the said squeegee portion can fold over onto said scraper
portion thereby making the folded unit small enough to fit in a
standard vehicle glove compartment.
3. Squeegee and scraper glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said
squeegee member is positioned between said thumb finger and said
forefinger and said scraper is positioned between said forefinger
and said pinky finger.
4. Squeegee and scraper glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said
squeegee is made of resilient rubber.
5. Squeegee and scraper glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said
scraper is made of polycarbonate plastic.
6. Squeegee and scraper glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein molded
structure is molded from high density polypropylene.
7. Squeegee and scraper glove as claimed in claim 1 wherein said
glove is water resistant.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This invention relates generally to the field of motor
vehicle accessories and more specifically to a squeegee and scraper
glove.
[0005] Squeegees and scrapers for use in clearing away excess
water, ice and snow on a vehicle windshield are well known. A
squeegee generally consists of a handle portion affixed to a wide
frame that holds a sheet of resilient rubber. The user pulls the
rubber sheet edge along a window surface to wipe away excess
moisture. A scraper generally has a handle portion affixed to a
scraping member that us usually made of rigid plastic. The user can
scrape excess ice and snow off a windshield or window by pushing
the edge of the scraper member into the ice or snow and dislodging
it.
[0006] Many versions of scrapers and squeegees exist.
[0007] However they all have certain deviancies which the current
invention seeks to overcome.
[0008] First, when the squeegee or scraper is used in cold
temperatures, the user's hand may become quite cold and wet unless
the user is wearing a glove. Second, because squeegees and scrapers
generally include handles, they tend to be bulky and may not fit in
a standard glove compartment found in most motor vehicles.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The primary object of the invention is to provide a glove
that includes a squeegee and a scraper for snow, rain and ice
removal from a vehicle window.
[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a squeegee and
scraper glove that folds for compact storage.
[0011] Another object of the invention is to provide a squeegee and
scraper glove that is inexpensive to manufacture.
[0012] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will
become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in
connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of
illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is
disclosed.
[0013] In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention,
there is disclosed a squeegee and scraper glove comprising: a five
fingered hand glove, a squeegee member, a scraper member, and a
molded structure that includes receiving apertures to fixedly
attach said glove finger tips and also includes receiving slots for
said squeegee member and said scraper member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The drawings constitute a part of this specification and
include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be
embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some
instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated
or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the invention.
[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention in use.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the invention in the folded
position.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a section view of the squeegee member.
[0020] FIG. 6 is a section view of the thumb portion.
[0021] FIG. 7 is a section view of the scraper member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0022] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are
provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present
invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific
details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but
rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for
teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in
virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or
manner.
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 1 we see a top plan view of the
invention 100. The invention comprises a flexible water resistant
glove 20 having five fingers and structural members 2, 4 made of
rigid material such as injection molded polypropylene that has
molded receptacles 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 for each finger of the glove
20. The glove finger tips are fixedly attached into the receptacles
by standard means such as hot melt glue or other standard adhesive.
One structural member 2 terminates in a squeegee member 6. The
squeegee member 6 is constructed of rubber sheet or other rubber
like material that can perform a standard squeegee function such as
removing excess water from a vehicle window. The other structural
member 4 terminates in a scraper member 8 that is made of rigid
material such as polycarbonate which is strong and hard enough to
be used as an ice scraper, but not hard enough to cause scratches
in the glass of a vehicle's windows or windshield. Structural
members 2, 4 are attached to each other by hinge member 22. as
shown more clearly in the bottom plan view in FIG. 2. Because the
structural members 2, 4 are made of injection molded polypropylene,
hinge 22 can be molded in place as a living hinge. Of course, hinge
22 may also be constructed as a separate member and fastened to
structural members 4, 6 in a standard way. FIG. 3 shows a
perspective view of the invention 100 in use. Arrow 26 indicates
the direction of motion for the squeegee member 6 as it is drawn
along a window surface to clear excess water. Arrow 24 indicates
the direction of motion for scraper member 8 as it chips away ice
and snow from a vehicle's windows. Hinge member 22 makes it
possible for the user to position his or her hand within the glove
20 so that the scraper 8 and the squeegee 6 rest properly on the
vehicle window's surface. Hinge 22 also makes it possible for the
structural members 2, 4 to fold over on themselves as shown in FIG.
4 allowing the entire invention 100 to be placed in a small space
such as the glove compartment of a vehicle thereby making it easily
accessible in time of need. FIG. 5 shows section view 30. FIG. 6
shows section view 32. In this view adhesive 40 can be seen. FIG. 7
shows section view 34.
[0024] While the invention has been described in connection with a
preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the
invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it
is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and
equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the
invention as defined by the appended claims.
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