Lobby dust pan

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1999-09-01

2001-09-04

Spisich, Mark (Department: 1744)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Accessories

Debris receptacle

C015S257700

Reexamination Certificate

active

06282745

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to waste receptacles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lobby dust pan of the type having a receptacle portion mounted to a shaft through a pivotally mounted yoke.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Dust pans of the general type described herein are known in the prior art. Lobby dust pans have long been needed for cleaning small bits of waste, such as gum wrappers, candy wrappers, and other types of waste, from commercial areas, such as theaters and building lobbies.
Generally, such lobby dust pans have a receptacle portion, which is pivotally mounted by various means well known in the art, to a shaft. The shaft is, in turn, connected to a ball-shaped handle, for example.
When the immediate area is properly cleaned of the waste, downward pressure is once again placed on the handle. The downward pressure causes the hook-like tab to disengage from the slot. When the handle is lifted, the receptacle portion is so weighted that it will rotate to a position of axial alignment with the shaft to prevent the waste in the receptacle from falling out.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
To solve the problems longstanding in the prior art, a lobby dust pan having the known receptacle portion pivotally connected to a yoke is provided. The yoke is connected to one end of a shaft, the other end of which is connected to a handle.
At least a portion of the outwardly facing edge surface is provided into an array of teeth to facilitate the cleaning of debris from an accompanying broom, brush, or the like.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved lobby dust pan having a novel yoke portion.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an improved lobby dust pan having ergonomic benefits for the user.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide an improved lobby dust pan which is less fatiguing to the user.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from reading the following detailed description of the invention and appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification, wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.


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