U.S. patent application number 13/524425 was filed with the patent office on 2013-12-19 for protector for a concrete broom or the like.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael Lesch. Invention is credited to Michael Lesch.
Application Number | 20130333139 13/524425 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49754570 |
Filed Date | 2013-12-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130333139 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lesch; Michael |
December 19, 2013 |
PROTECTOR FOR A CONCRETE BROOM OR THE LIKE
Abstract
A protector is provided for a broom such as a concrete broom or
the like. The protector of this invention is clamped onto the
bristles of a concrete broom or the like to protect the same.
Inventors: |
Lesch; Michael; (Omaha,
NE) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Lesch; Michael |
Omaha |
NE |
US |
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Family ID: |
49754570 |
Appl. No.: |
13/524425 |
Filed: |
June 15, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/247 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 17/04 20130101;
A46B 2200/302 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/247 |
International
Class: |
A47L 13/48 20060101
A47L013/48; A47L 13/50 20060101 A47L013/50 |
Claims
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13. A bristle protector for a concrete broom which includes
flexible bristles having inner and outer ends, with the inner ends
of the bristles fixedly secured to an elongated, generally
rectangular block in a manner so that the bristles extend
therefrom, the bristle protector comprising: a first elongated
clamping member having a first end, a second end, a first side
edge, a second side edge, an inner surface and an outer surface; a
second elongated clamping member having a first end, a second end,
a first side edge, a second side edge, an inner surface and an
outer surface; a pivotal clamp pivotally connecting said first and
second clamping members so that said first and second clamping
members may be selectively movable with respect to one another
between a closed clamping position and an open non-clamping
position; said first and second clamping members, when in said open
non-clamping position, permitting the outer ends of the bristles of
the concrete broom to be inserted therebetween; said first and
second clamping members, being movable to said closed clamping
position, after the outer ends of the bristles of the broom have
been inserted therebetween, to clamp the bristles therebetween to
protect the bristles from damage.
14. The protector of claim 13 wherein a pair of spaced-apart
pivotal clamps pivotally connect said first and second clamping
members.
15. The protector of claim 13 wherein said pivotal clamp is secured
to said first side edges of said first and second clamping
members.
16. The protector of claim 14 wherein said pivotal clamps are
secured to said first side edges of said first and second clamping
members.
17. The protector of claim 13 wherein said first and second
clamping members are comprised of wood.
18. The protector of claim 13 wherein said first and second
clamping members are clamped onto the outer ends of the
bristles.
19. A bristle protector for a broom which includes flexible
bristles, having inner and outer ends, with the inner ends of the
bristles fixedly secured to an elongated, generally rectangular
block in a manner so that the bristles extend therefrom, the
protector comprising: a first elongated clamping member having a
first end, a second end, a first side edge, a second side edge, an
inner surface and an outer surface; a second elongated clamping
member having a first end, a second end, a first side edge, a
second side edge, an inner surface and an outer surface; a pivotal
clamp pivotally connecting said first and second clamping members
so that said first and second clamping members may be selectively
movable with respect to one another between a closed clamping
position and an open non-clamping position; said first and second
clamping members, when in said open non-clamping position,
permitting the outer ends of the bristles of the broom to be
inserted therebetween; said first and second clamping members,
being movable to said closed clamping position, after the outer
ends of the bristles of the broom have been inserted therebetween,
to clamp the outer ends of the bristles therebetween to protect the
bristles from damage.
20. The protector of claim 19 wherein a pair of spaced-apart
pivotal clamps pivotally connect said first and second clamping
members.
21. The protector of claim 19 wherein said pivotal clamp is secured
to said first side edges of said first and second clamping
members.
22. The protector of claim 20 wherein said pivotal clamps are
secured to said first side edges of said first and second clamping
members.
23. The protector of claim 19 wherein said first and second
clamping members are comprised of wood.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The instant invention relates to a protector or cover for a
broom such as a concrete broom or the like. More particularly, this
invention relates to a protector which is clamped onto the bristles
of a concrete broom or the like to protect the same.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Concrete brooms are used to apply a non-slip finish to newly
finished concrete surfaces. A concrete broom normally is comprised
of an elongated, generally rectangular block having bristles set
thereinto. An elongated handle is normally secured to the block.
When the broom has been used to finish a concrete surface, it is
frequently placed into the box of a truck or the like. The bristles
of the broom frequently become bent, flared out or damaged during
periods of non-use. Subsequent use of the broom becomes difficult
and will have an effect on the finish of the concrete.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify
key aspects or essential aspects of the claimed subject matter.
Moreover, this Summary is not intended for use as an aid in
determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0006] A protector for a concrete broom is disclosed which includes
an elongated rectangular block having flexible bristles extending
therefrom. The protector of this invention comprises a first
elongated clamping member having a first end, a second end, a first
side edge, a second side edge, an inner surface, and an outer
surface. The protector also includes a second elongated clamping
member having a first end, a second, end, a first side edge, a
second side edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface.
[0007] A pivotal clamp or clamps pivotally connect the first and
second clamping members together so that the first and second
clamping members may be selectively movable with respect to one
another between a closed clamping position and an open non-clamping
position. The first and second clamping members, when in the open
non-clamping position, permit the bristles of the concrete broom to
be inserted therebetween. The first and second clamping members are
movable to their closed clamping position, after the bristles of
the broom have been inserted therebetween, to clamp the bristles
therebetween to protect the bristles from damage.
[0008] It is therefore a principal object of the invention to
provide a protector for a concrete broom or the like.
[0009] A further object of the invention is to provide a protector
for a concrete broom or the like which is easy to use.
[0010] A further object of the invention is to provide a protector
for a concrete broom which securely clamps the bristles of the
concrete broom between a pair of clamping members to protect the
bristles from damage.
[0011] These and other objects will be apparent to those skilled in
the art.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present
invention are described with reference to the following figures,
wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
various views unless otherwise specified.
[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the
invention being clamped onto the bristles of a concrete broom;
[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the
invention;
[0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 2
with the protector being in the open position;
[0016] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the first
embodiment in the open position about ready to be clamped onto the
bristles of a concrete broom;
[0017] FIG. 5 is an end view illustrating the manner in which the
clamping members may be clamped onto the bristles of the concrete
broom; and
[0018] FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view illustrating the
protector being clamped onto the bristles of a concrete broom.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0019] Embodiments are described more fully below with reference to
the accompanying figures, which form a part hereof and show, by way
of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. These embodiments
are disclosed in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the
art to practice the invention. However, embodiments may be
implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as
being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The following
detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting
sense in that the scope of the present invention is defined only by
the appended claims.
[0020] In the drawings, two embodiments of the invention are shown.
In FIG. 1, the numeral 10 refers to the first embodiment of the
protector of this invention while the numeral 10' refers to the
second embodiment of the protector of this invention which is shown
in FIG. 2.
[0021] Protectors 10 and 10' are designed to be used to protect the
bristles 12 of a concrete broom 14. The protectors 10 and 10' could
also be used to protect the bristles of other types of brooms as
well. Broom 14 is conventional in design and includes an elongated,
generally rectangular block 16 having a handle 18 secured thereto.
The bristles 12 are usually arranged in rows as seen in FIG. 5. The
inner ends of the bristles 12 are secured to the block 16 in
conventional fashion.
[0022] Protectors 10 and 10' are identical except for the fact that
two clamps are utilized on protector 10 rather than a single clamp
being utilized on 10'. For that reason, only protector 10 will be
described in detail with "'" being used to designate identical
structure on protector 10'.
[0023] Protector 10 includes an elongated, flat, rectangular first
clamping member 20 having a first end 22, a second end 24, a first
side edge 26, a second side edge 28, an outer surface 30 and an
inner surface 32. Protector 10 also includes an elongated, flat,
rectangular second clamping member 34 having a first end 36, a
second end 38, a first side edge 40, a second side edge 42, an
outer surface 44 and an inner surface 46.
[0024] Clamps 48 and 50 pivotally interconnect clamping members 20
and 34. The clamps 48 and 50 are of the type such as found on pants
hangers. Clamps 48 and 50 are movable between clamping and
non-clamping positions as seen in FIG. 5.
[0025] When it is desired to protect the bristles 12 of the broom
14, the clamps 48 and 50 are moved to their open position which
moves clamping members 20 and 34 to their open position of FIG. 4.
The broom 14 is then maneuvered so that the outer ends of the
bristles 12 are positioned between clamping members 20 and 34. The
clamps 48 and 50 are then closed to compress the bristles 12
between the support members 20 and 32 to protect the same from
damage (FIGS. 1, 5 and 6). The protector 10', shown in FIGS. 2 and
3, is used in the same manner as that just described with only
clamp 48 being used.
[0026] Although the invention has been described in language that
is specific to certain structures and methodological steps, it is
to be understood that the invention defined in the appended claims
is not necessarily limited to the specific structures and/or steps
described. Rather, the specific aspects and steps are described as
forms of implementing the claimed invention. Since many embodiments
of the invention can be practiced without departing from the spirit
and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims
hereinafter appended.
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