Ergonomic squeegee for silk screening
US5321868A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F15/44
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved squeegee and method of ergonomically modifying a conventional squeegee, is provided. A squeegee includes a rigid handle having a convex top side, opposite from a bottom side, and opposing concave faces longitudinally disposed between the top and bottom sides of the handle. A blade is attached to the bottom side of the handle. A compressible pad is removably secured to the convex topside of the handle providing maximum padding to the palmer regions of the printer's hands. The pad tapers to a minimum thickness at distal edges which are located on or near the concave faces of the handle.
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