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Broom having interlocking components

US4642837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1985
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/67
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The broom assembly of the present invention comprises of a broom shroud having an opening in its top, said broom shroud including resilient means depending inwardly toward said opening; bristle retaining means including ferrule means integral therewith and extending upwardly therefrom, said ferrule means adapted to receive said resilient means; a broom handle removably received in said ferrule, and fastening means engaging the ferrule means, whereby said resilient means is flexed inwardly against the handle upon tightening said fastening means.

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