Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-08
2001-03-27
Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
C015S236010, C030S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06205608
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a deck crevice cleaning tool for cleaning debris from the space between adjacent deck planks.
Many homes have outdoor decks that are constructed of wooden decking planks, such as cedar or redwood, attached to joists. The decking planks are usually 2×6 inch dimensional lumber, and adjacent planks are spaced apart a distance of between about ⅛ to about ⅜ inch to allow for drainage, ventilation, and the natural expansion and contraction of the wood.
Over a period of time debris, such as leaves, pine needles, etc. accumulate in the spacing between adjacent deck planks. Such debris must be removed to minimize deterioration of the decking.
People use knives, screwdrivers, or other hand tools to remove such debris. The use of such tools requires kneeling down, and is laborious and time consuming.
Several specialized tools have been suggested for removing such debris which allow the operator to stand up. Such devices typically employ a hook member inserted between adjacent planks which is used to pull debris therefrom. Such devices require a back and forth movement, and require frequent cleaning of debris from the tool.
Several prior art devices are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,471,696 and 5,666,683.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to provide a deck cleaning tool that is efficient and easy to use.
The deck cleaning tool of this invention has a cleaning blade attached to a handle, the blade having a thickness less than the space between the adjacent deck planks of a deck to be cleaned. A pair of wheels for contacting the upper surfaces of the adjacent deck planks are rotatably mounted on the blade to allow the tool to be pushed along a deck by the handle with the forward end of the blade positioned between the planks with the tip extending at least to the bottom of the adjacent planks. The leading edge of the blade is angled to a tip.
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Howard Robert E.
Till Terrence R.
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