Collapsible broom and dustpan
US7600287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/302
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A collapsible broom and dustpan provide convenient, compact storage for use in RVs, mobile homes, efficiency apartments and the like with limited closet and storage space. The broom includes a standard telescoping handle which is affixed to a pivot joint on the broom head. The handle can be extended and rotated to a variety of selected angles. Tabs on the locking member within the pivot joint engage the handle girdle which surrounds the locking member. The locking member is spring loaded to maintain the handle at a desired position. The dustpan includes a handgrip which will accommodate the broom handle while the dustpan tray receives the broom head for compact storage. C-shaped clamps within the grip and a catch within the dustpan tray hold the broom within the dustpan until manually released therefrom.
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