US2455695A

US2455695A - Brush and crumber set

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Publication number: US2455695A
Application number: US613168A
Authority: US
Inventors: Foster F Monaco
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1945-08-28
Filing date: 1945-08-28
Publication date: 1948-12-07
Anticipated expiration: 1965-12-07

Description

Dec. 7, 1948. F. F. MONACO BRUSH AND CRUMBER SET 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Aug. 28, l945 FIG.Z.

FIG. 4.

INVENTOR. FOSTER E MONACO 29 ATTORNEY.

Dec. 7, 194s. F. F. MoNAcd 2,455,695,

BRUSH AND CRUMBER SET Filed Aug. 28, 1945. 2 Sheets-Sheet 3 FIG].

FOSTER E MONACO gwaw A T TORNEY.

top surfaces of the slot and seat I as well as the back-rest 8 are flush and form one continuous supporting shelf or rest area for the brush, as

clearance space 5 defined by the retaining lugs 6, and at the same time provide an enlarged later explained.

A brush handle I0 may have a hole inits outer, end by which to hang up the device when it is' not in service. The handle I0 may be larger at its outer end and may taper inwardly to. a narrower straight-side shank portion I I. The inner end of the narrow or restricted handle shank II joins a bristle-holding body I2 carrying brush bristles I3 secured in the body in any known manner. The body I2 of the brush-is somewhat narrower laterally than the trayz, and likewise the length of the bristle portion I3 with the brush body I2 is less' than the length of the tray. This relation is shown in Fig. 3, and such arrangement is made in order that the bristles I3 of the brush may be carried entirely within thetray and protected thereby. It is observed that the'free ends of the bristles I3 are well within the tray 2 and inside theopen pick-up front side edge 4.

A pair of wings I4 are formed symmetrically on the brush handle shank I I where it joinsthe bristle body I2. Each wing I4 is shown on the outer edge of the brush handle shank I I and (as shown in Fig. 7) is flush with the bottom surface of the handle I 0, II. The spr'ead'ofthe two wings I4 (one on each side-of the handle shank II), including the width of the adjacent portion of the handle between said wings, has anj'area (Fig.

comparable to that of the open T"-

space

5, 6 8) of the tray and also of the'back-restB.

In other words, the thickness and width of the wing pair I4 is about equal to the open area of the tray slot 5 and the supporting area of the back-rest B. And the brush handle I0, II is thicker than the wing pair I4, thus adapting the handle to lie between the spaced lugs 6, while the wings lie within the trayslot' 5 and under the retainer lugs 6.

The width of the handle shank portion II, which is adjacentand between the wings I4, is restricted or slightly narrower than the clearance space between the overhangingretairiing lugs 6 of the tray. And the outer end of the handle may be shaped somewhat larger as, for example, by tapering it as shown in the drawings and previously explained. a I

It will be seen that the brush "I0, I2 may be interconnected with the tray 2 by placing the reduced-size handle shank H (see Figs. 1 and 2) through the clearance space or entry 5 6; (Fig. 8) formed by the two spaced retaining lugs 6, and thereupon the brush handle. IIl II is shifted or displaced outwardly away from 'the rear side of the tray, until the handle wings or enlarged portion I4 slide into the slot 5 (see Fig. 3). This arrangement disengageably connects the tray 2 and brush IZftogether, locates the brush bristles I3 wholly within the tray body 2 for protection, and extends the handle III, II outside the tray. Accordingly, the two-part assembled device can be carried by simply holding the brush handle I0. To separate thelbrush'l! from the tray 2, these 4 two parts are simply shifted from Fig. 3 position to that indicated in Fig. 1, whereupon the brush handle I0, I I is lifted by rectilinear movement from between the retaining lugs 6. The slip-in wing pair I4 of the brush handle, together with the T-spaced slot 5, -6 of the tray, provide a simple assembly means by which the two parts of the brush crumber device are assembled when not inservice. v 3 v The combined. taper III andstraight shank II of the handle means provide the narrow or restricted handle portion II adjacent the wing pair I4 by which to insert the handle through the handle outer end portion I0 for convenience in holding the brush in one hand for sweeping debris into the tray held in the other hand.

It'is seen that the tapering enlargement of the handle I0, extending outwardly from the straightside shank I I, prevents thebrush from sliding too far inwardly in relation" to the tray.' In other words, the tapered handle enlargement III or other equivalent means, provides a stop against the outsideback of the tray rim 3 at the slot 5, after the brush is pushed forwardly (toward the pickup edge 4)' sufliciently to disengage the handle wings I4 from'the slot '5 by which to lift the brush out of the tray." This arrangement prevents the brush from sliding into'the tray, and also means that the brush handle can only be inserted into the tray by perpendicular movement through the spaced retaining lugs 6.

The inner or lower restricted-size shank end I I of the brush handle I0,'with its wing pair I4, rest uponthe protruding ear-like back -rest 8 for support. Thus theback-rest 8, with the cooperating lugs 6, stabilizes or steadies the brush in the tray and conversely the tray on the brush. T 'he flush formation of the upper surfaces of the back-rest 8 and shoulderedzseat l provides-=2. long bearing surface and guide to support and retain the brush handle II where it extends through the flange 3 ofthetray. I I

It will be noted that the upper straightedge portion of the brush body may rest against the straight shoulder or seat 1 and thattthe bottom surface of the'brush body I2 lies flatagainst the bottom 2 of the tray. This makes a neat compact assembly when the two parts are placed together as a unit andhung on'a peg when not in use. When the tray and brush are interconnected, for'example when hung out of the way by placing the device ona peg through the hole in the handle II), it will be noted that the weight of the tray maintains its seat 'Idownwardly against the upper edge of the body 12' of the brush. Accordingly, the T-s1ot5, 6 of the tray and the slip-in wings I4 of the brush handle'need not' 'necessa'rily be a close or sliding fit in o'r'derthat the two parts remain together as a unit. I

In manufacturing this brush and crumber set, it is found that molded plastic affords one suitable material, that contrasting] colors may be used for the two parts, and that the device readily rnay be decorated by filigreeing the production molds.

The disclosure herein explains the principle of the invention andupresents the best mode contemplated in applying such principle, so as to distinguish the invention from others; and there 'is particularly pointed out and claimed, the part,

1 cations in construction, mode of operation, use

and method, may and often do occur to others skilled in the art, especially so after acquaintance with an invention. Accordingly, this disclosure is exemplary of the principles and equivalents without being limited to the present showing of the invention. 1

What is claimed is:

A brush and crumber set comprising, in combination, a tray and a brush, the tray having an upstanding rim which is provided with a slot therethrough, an ear in the form of a back-rest extending outwardly from the slot in alignment with one surface of the slotto leave said slot open through the rim, a pair of lugs carried on the rim, one lug at each side of the slot and overhanging said slot, thus providing an entry clearance into the slot; a handle formed on the brush, made with a shank portion narrower than the entryclearancebetween the pair of lugs on the tray rim,

and made with a Wing on each side of the shank,

the two wings and shank being wider than the entry clearancebut conforming in size to the slot; whereby the. brush handle is adapted to have its shank portion inserted into the entry clearance, and shifted so as to bring thetwo wings within 6 the slot and into position onto the back-rest for detachably connecting the handle and tray together.

FOSTER F. MONACO.

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