Dustpan with locking handle and associated broom
US6643891B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/52
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dustpan includes an open-front receptacle, at least one elongated rail on the receptacle, an elongated handle having a coupling portion, and a coupling mechanism slidably coupled to the at least one rail and pivotally coupled to the coupling portion of the handle so that the handle is both slidably and pivotally moveable relative to the receptacle between use and storage positions. A broom includes an elongated second handle and a head carrying set of bristles, the head having a housing with curved side portions shaped and dimensioned to respectively nest in recesses in the dustpan handle in a stowed condition clipped to the dustpan handle in such a way that it does not interfere with the pivoting and sliding movement of the dustpan handle. The dustpan receptacle can be stood on its flat rear end wall with the stowed broom received therein.
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