Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Fabric
Patent
1997-03-21
1998-06-16
Chin, Randall
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Fabric
152101, 152441, G01F 1512
Patent
active
057652554
ABSTRACT:
A dipstick wiping device for use in measuring fluid reservoir levels in an internal combustion engine is described. The dipstick wiping device comprises a pliable converging tubular body, a fluid wiping element and mounting means. The fluid wiping element comprises a sponge removably mounted around the inner surface of the body by a locking ring. The dipstick wiping device is connected to a dipstick tube by first removing the dipstick from the dipstick tube and then fitting the mounting means over the end of the dipstick tube. The mounting means includes a tie strap for locking the dipstick wiping device into place. The tie strap allows the dipstick wiping device to be mounted on a variety of dipstick tubes, regardless of the diameter of the dipstick tube. The dipstick is then reinserted into the dipstick tube by passing the dipstick through the body. In operation, the user removes the dipstick from the dipstick tube while applying pressure to the outer surface of the pliable converging tubular body. This pressure forces the fluid wiping element inward such that the sponge cleans the dipstick during removal. The pressure is then released and the clean dipstick is reinserted into the dipstick tube to measure the fluid level. Of note is that the dipstick wiping device is designed as an add-on device and all factory-installed components are retained, thereby minimizing the risk of contamination to the fluid.
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Battison Adrian D.
Chin Randall
Thrift Murray E.
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