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Ergonomic squeegee for silk screening

US5321868A · kind A · utility

49Cited by
19References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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