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Window washing apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-16
SYMONS MICHAEL
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[0018] In still yet a further embodiment, the invention is a window cleaning apparatus comprising a pliable member having a plurality of indentations on a flat working surface; a rigid backer affixed to a second surface of a pliable member and defining

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While the patent literature contains a large number of window cleaning systems, none disclose a system which can easily clean a window without streaking.

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[0025] The present invention is described with reference to the enclosed figures. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the present invention comprises a novel window cleaning system. The system comprises a substantially flat pad member 10. The flat pad member is pliable and bendable and is preferably constructed from a material such as a rubber or polymer. The flat pad member 10 has a plurality of divots 11 which face the surface to be cleaned and which functions as a suction surface to hold and support a cloth or rag. In a preferred embodiment, the top 10a of the flat member 10 has a backer 12 which is affixed thereto to includes a plurality of extending arms 14. FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment in which the top of the flat member is beveled 15.

[0026] As shown most specifically in FIGS. 2 and 4, the backer 12 defines a crevice 16 between its outer periphery 12a and the top of the pad 10a. The crevice 16 provides an area for a rag / towel or towelette 19 to be pulled tight on the devoted surfa...

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Abstract

A window cleaning apparatus comprising a pliable member having a plurality of indentations on a flat working surface; a rigid backer affixed to a second surface of a pliable member and defining a crevice for tucking the ends of a rag; a plurality of arms with locking teeth to hold the rag stretched tight over the flat working surface; and a pole affixed to the backer to permit the apparatus to be positioned in a difficult to reach position.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to a novel window washing system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a novel window washing system which effectively can wash and clean a window. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] There have been a large number of systems on the market for cleaning windows and windshields and the like. The patent literature is replete with window cleaning systems and devices. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 6,243,911 to Varner discloses, for example, a water-wiping blade for wiping water from surfaces having projecting regions from the surface is based on a flexible panel having an upper and a lower long edge, with a handle interface along the upper long edge, and a lip formed along the lower long edge, the lip ending in a sharp line at the end away from the flexible panel. In a preferred embodiment a handle is attached by the handle interface along the upper long edge. By rotating the flexible panel around the handle length and ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47L1/06
CPCA47L13/18A47L1/15
Inventor SYMONS, MICHAEL
Owner SYMONS MICHAEL
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