CA1329455C - Window washer - Google Patents
Window washerInfo
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- CA1329455C CA1329455C CA 603092 CA603092A CA1329455C CA 1329455 C CA1329455 C CA 1329455C CA 603092 CA603092 CA 603092 CA 603092 A CA603092 A CA 603092A CA 1329455 C CA1329455 C CA 1329455C
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- Prior art keywords
- head
- washer
- handle
- window
- washer according
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
- A47L1/06—Hand implements
- A47L1/08—Hand implements with provision for supplying liquids, e.g. cleaning agents
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- Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
Abstract
WINDOW WASHER
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A window washer has an elongate washer head carrying a sponge and a squeegee blade. A handle is mounted on the head for pivotal movement between an open position projecting laterally from the washer head and a closed position extending alongside the head. In the closed condition of the washer, the washer will fit into the neck of a washing liquid container, which can then be closed with an appropriate cap. The complete unit is suitable for transportation in farm, trucking and other heavy equipment, and automobiles.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A window washer has an elongate washer head carrying a sponge and a squeegee blade. A handle is mounted on the head for pivotal movement between an open position projecting laterally from the washer head and a closed position extending alongside the head. In the closed condition of the washer, the washer will fit into the neck of a washing liquid container, which can then be closed with an appropriate cap. The complete unit is suitable for transportation in farm, trucking and other heavy equipment, and automobiles.
Description
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WINDOW WASHER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to window washers and more particularly to a portable, manual window washer.
BACKGROUND
It is frequently desirable to wash windows, for example on farm and road construction equipment, when there is no ready access to a supply of water or other washing liquid. While washing liquid or water can be carried in a vehicle, it is difficult to apply from a conventional screw top container onto a window in sufficient quantities to wash off accumulated road dirt.
Conventional spray ~ottles are incapable of flooding a window sufficiently with water so that effective washing can be carried out.
A squeegee and sponge combination mounted on a handle in a T-configuration is known to provide a good window washing action, but it requires a bucket or other wide mouth container of water in order to be effective.
Such containers are difficult to seal and to transport without spilling.
The present invention is concerned with a .
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novel vvindow washin~ implement and also with the combination of sueh a washer with a transportable container.
$UMMARY
Accordin~ to the present invention there is provided a washer for windows comprisin~:
a container with an open neck and a cap for closing the necl~, the container and cap having a predetermined internal height;
a washer implement includin~ an elon~ate washer head having an absorbent material alon~ one side thereof and a handle pivotally mounted on the head for movement be~ween a closed condition Iyin~ alon~side the head and an open condition projectin~ la~eraliy from the head, the washer implement being sized to pass endwise throu0h the neck in the closed condition and the overall ien~th of the washer in ~he closed condition being less than the predetermined internal hei0ht of the container and cap.
The washer will thus collapse to an elon~ate closed configuration that can be inserted throu~h the neck of a washin~ liquid container and extracted for use. The container then serves as both a washing liquid reservoir and a washer carrier.
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BRIEP DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention:
Figure 1 is an isometric elevation illustrating a washer implement, a container and a cap;
Figure 2 is a detail of the container neck;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional elevation of the washer, taken along llne III-III of Figure 4;
Figure 4 ls a sectlon along line IV-IV of Fi~ure 3; and Figure 5 is a view like Figure 3 showing an altexnatiYe washer embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to the accompanylng drawings, Pigure 1 illustrates a washer assembly consisting of a container with a neck 14 and a cap 16 for closing the neck in a leak proof manner. The illustrated container has a handle 18 on one side, which is intended to be easy to ..... .
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grip under most conditions. The handle is preferably deep enough to be held when wearing mitts or gloves. As shown in Figure 2, there is a bead 19 around the inside of the neck 14 which serves as a wiper as described in the following.
A washer implement 20 is associated with the container and includes a washing head 22 and a handle 24 that, in the open position illustrated in Fi~ure 1, pro-jects laterally from the side of the washing head. The washing head consists of an elongate body 26 with a slot 28 along one edge into which an elongate sponge 30 is secured as seen most readily in Figure 4. An undercut groove 32 of circular profile along the opposite edge receives a bead 33 along the edge of wiper. Both the sponge and the wiper blade extend beyond the end of the blade 34.
Two flanges 36 are secured to one side face of the washing head body 26. A pin 38 extends between these flanges and through the handle 24 to provide a pivotal connection between the handle and the washer head body.
The handle is arranged to pivot in either direction from the open position illustrated in solid line in Figure l to the closed poæition illustrated in broken line in that Figure, where it lies alongside the washer head 22.
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In the closed condition, the washer implement is of an overall cross-sectional size less than the siize of the container neck 14, so that the washer implement as a whole can be inserted into the container through the container neck. The cap can then be installed on the container so that the container serves as a washing liquid reservoir and a carrier for the washer implement.
To facilitate removal of the washer implement from the c~ntainer, the handle 24 projects beyond the adjacent end of the washer head in the closed condition.
The handle has a grip 25 on the free end, closing the end and preventing cleaning fluid from flowing out of the handle end. When the implement 20 is taken from the container 12, the sponge 30 may be wiped over the bead 19 to remove excess liquid.
As illustrated most particularly in Figures 3 and 4, the handle 24 is slotted to receive the pin 38. A
coil spring 42 is engaged between the pin and a retainer pin 44 extending across the end of the handle. The end of the handle engages as a latch in a mating socket 50 in the washer body 26, between the flanges 36. The bias of spring 42 maintains the handle end in engagement in the socket and thus maintains the handle in the open position illustrated. To release the handle for movement to the . , ., . : : : ~ , , . . : .
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In an alternative embodiment of the invention, illustrated in Figure 5, ~he slot 40 is replaced with an elongate slot 52 extending a significant distance along the washer handle. In addition, the handle itself is considerably longer than the handle of the previously described version. This arrangement provides a sliding pivot between the handle and the washer head, so that when the handle is released from the socket 50, it may be pivoted to a position alongside the washer head 22 and then slid along the washer head to the fully closed position. This allows the use of a much longer washer handle. As with the embodiment of Figures 1, 2 and 3, the end of the handle pro;ects beyond the end of the washer head in the fully closed position.
While specific embodiments of the present in-vention have been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the ~nvention. Thus, while the end of the handle is seated in the socket 50 as a latch, other latch arrangements are possible. In the described embodiments, . . - - ~ . .
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the handle pivots to both ends of the washing head. In other embodiments, this need not be so. The use of a sponge and wiper blade on the washing head is preferred, but other arrangements are possible.
The invention is therefore to be considered limited only by the scope of the appended Claims.
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WINDOW WASHER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to window washers and more particularly to a portable, manual window washer.
BACKGROUND
It is frequently desirable to wash windows, for example on farm and road construction equipment, when there is no ready access to a supply of water or other washing liquid. While washing liquid or water can be carried in a vehicle, it is difficult to apply from a conventional screw top container onto a window in sufficient quantities to wash off accumulated road dirt.
Conventional spray ~ottles are incapable of flooding a window sufficiently with water so that effective washing can be carried out.
A squeegee and sponge combination mounted on a handle in a T-configuration is known to provide a good window washing action, but it requires a bucket or other wide mouth container of water in order to be effective.
Such containers are difficult to seal and to transport without spilling.
The present invention is concerned with a .
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novel vvindow washin~ implement and also with the combination of sueh a washer with a transportable container.
$UMMARY
Accordin~ to the present invention there is provided a washer for windows comprisin~:
a container with an open neck and a cap for closing the necl~, the container and cap having a predetermined internal height;
a washer implement includin~ an elon~ate washer head having an absorbent material alon~ one side thereof and a handle pivotally mounted on the head for movement be~ween a closed condition Iyin~ alon~side the head and an open condition projectin~ la~eraliy from the head, the washer implement being sized to pass endwise throu0h the neck in the closed condition and the overall ien~th of the washer in ~he closed condition being less than the predetermined internal hei0ht of the container and cap.
The washer will thus collapse to an elon~ate closed configuration that can be inserted throu~h the neck of a washin~ liquid container and extracted for use. The container then serves as both a washing liquid reservoir and a washer carrier.
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BRIEP DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention:
Figure 1 is an isometric elevation illustrating a washer implement, a container and a cap;
Figure 2 is a detail of the container neck;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional elevation of the washer, taken along llne III-III of Figure 4;
Figure 4 ls a sectlon along line IV-IV of Fi~ure 3; and Figure 5 is a view like Figure 3 showing an altexnatiYe washer embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to the accompanylng drawings, Pigure 1 illustrates a washer assembly consisting of a container with a neck 14 and a cap 16 for closing the neck in a leak proof manner. The illustrated container has a handle 18 on one side, which is intended to be easy to ..... .
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grip under most conditions. The handle is preferably deep enough to be held when wearing mitts or gloves. As shown in Figure 2, there is a bead 19 around the inside of the neck 14 which serves as a wiper as described in the following.
A washer implement 20 is associated with the container and includes a washing head 22 and a handle 24 that, in the open position illustrated in Fi~ure 1, pro-jects laterally from the side of the washing head. The washing head consists of an elongate body 26 with a slot 28 along one edge into which an elongate sponge 30 is secured as seen most readily in Figure 4. An undercut groove 32 of circular profile along the opposite edge receives a bead 33 along the edge of wiper. Both the sponge and the wiper blade extend beyond the end of the blade 34.
Two flanges 36 are secured to one side face of the washing head body 26. A pin 38 extends between these flanges and through the handle 24 to provide a pivotal connection between the handle and the washer head body.
The handle is arranged to pivot in either direction from the open position illustrated in solid line in Figure l to the closed poæition illustrated in broken line in that Figure, where it lies alongside the washer head 22.
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In the closed condition, the washer implement is of an overall cross-sectional size less than the siize of the container neck 14, so that the washer implement as a whole can be inserted into the container through the container neck. The cap can then be installed on the container so that the container serves as a washing liquid reservoir and a carrier for the washer implement.
To facilitate removal of the washer implement from the c~ntainer, the handle 24 projects beyond the adjacent end of the washer head in the closed condition.
The handle has a grip 25 on the free end, closing the end and preventing cleaning fluid from flowing out of the handle end. When the implement 20 is taken from the container 12, the sponge 30 may be wiped over the bead 19 to remove excess liquid.
As illustrated most particularly in Figures 3 and 4, the handle 24 is slotted to receive the pin 38. A
coil spring 42 is engaged between the pin and a retainer pin 44 extending across the end of the handle. The end of the handle engages as a latch in a mating socket 50 in the washer body 26, between the flanges 36. The bias of spring 42 maintains the handle end in engagement in the socket and thus maintains the handle in the open position illustrated. To release the handle for movement to the . , ., . : : : ~ , , . . : .
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In an alternative embodiment of the invention, illustrated in Figure 5, ~he slot 40 is replaced with an elongate slot 52 extending a significant distance along the washer handle. In addition, the handle itself is considerably longer than the handle of the previously described version. This arrangement provides a sliding pivot between the handle and the washer head, so that when the handle is released from the socket 50, it may be pivoted to a position alongside the washer head 22 and then slid along the washer head to the fully closed position. This allows the use of a much longer washer handle. As with the embodiment of Figures 1, 2 and 3, the end of the handle pro;ects beyond the end of the washer head in the fully closed position.
While specific embodiments of the present in-vention have been described in the foregoing, it is to be understood that other embodiments are possible within the scope of the ~nvention. Thus, while the end of the handle is seated in the socket 50 as a latch, other latch arrangements are possible. In the described embodiments, . . - - ~ . .
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the handle pivots to both ends of the washing head. In other embodiments, this need not be so. The use of a sponge and wiper blade on the washing head is preferred, but other arrangements are possible.
The invention is therefore to be considered limited only by the scope of the appended Claims.
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Claims (13)
1. A washer for windows comprising:
a container with an open neck and a cap for closing the neck, the container and cap having a predetermined internal height;
a washer implement including an elongate washer head having an absorbent material along one side thereof and a handle pivotally mounted on the head for movement between a closed condition lying alongside the head and an open condition projecting laterally from the head, the washer implement being sized to pass endwise through the neck in the closed condition and the overall length of the washer in the closed condition being less than the predetermined internal height of the container and cap.
a container with an open neck and a cap for closing the neck, the container and cap having a predetermined internal height;
a washer implement including an elongate washer head having an absorbent material along one side thereof and a handle pivotally mounted on the head for movement between a closed condition lying alongside the head and an open condition projecting laterally from the head, the washer implement being sized to pass endwise through the neck in the closed condition and the overall length of the washer in the closed condition being less than the predetermined internal height of the container and cap.
2. A window washer according to Claim 1 wherein the absorbent material comprises a sponge extending at least the length of the head along one side thereof.
3. A window washer according to Claim 2 wherein the washer head includes a wiper blade extending at least the length of the head along a side opposite the sponge.
4. A window washer according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the closed position, a free end of the handle projects beyond an adjacent end of the washer head.
5. A window washer according to Claim 4 including latch means for latching the handle in the open position.
6. A window washer according to Claim 5 wherein the latch means are resiliently engagable in response to movement of the handle to the open position.
7. A window washer according to Claim 6 wherein the latch means comprise a latch end of the handle opposite the free end thereof, a socket in the washer head for receiving the latch end of the handle and spring means biasing the handle towards the socket
8. A window washer according to Claim 7 including a pivot pin mounted on the washer head and a slot through the handle receiving the pin.
9. A window washer according to Claim 7 wherein the spring means comprise a spring engaged between the pin and the handle.
10. A window washer according to any one of Claims 1, 2, 3 and 5 to 9 including slide coupling means coupling the handle to the head for movement along the head in the closed position of the handle.
11. A window washer according to Claim 10 wherein the slide coupling means comprise a sliding pivotal connection between the handle and the washer head.
12. A window washer according to Claim 11 wherein the sliding pivotal connection comprises a slot extending along the handle and pivot pin extending through the slot and mounted on the washer head.
13. A window washer according to any one of Claims 1, 2, 3, 5 to 9 and 10 to 12 including a wiping head on the inside of the neck.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 603092 CA1329455C (en) | 1989-06-16 | 1989-06-16 | Window washer |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 603092 CA1329455C (en) | 1989-06-16 | 1989-06-16 | Window washer |
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| CA1329455C true CA1329455C (en) | 1994-05-17 |
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| CA 603092 Expired - Fee Related CA1329455C (en) | 1989-06-16 | 1989-06-16 | Window washer |
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