US 4,065,214 A · Portable wax applicator and remover

Abstract

An apparatus for applying and removing wax from the running surface of a snow ski. The apparatus comprises a central housing, the upper portion of which comprises an open container for holding the wax. A removable lid with a resilient "O" ring seal selectively covers and seals the opening in the container. A handle with an easy grip heat insulated end surface extending from the side of the central housing provides ease of handling the heated device. A wax spreader containing an electric heating element and a thermostat extends downward from the central housing. A selectively operable valve is provided for selectively releasing hot liquid wax from the container to the running surface of the ski. The spreader is bowed to provide ease of operation on a convex surface.

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Dependent claims

A portable wax applicator comprising:

a housing member having an open upper surface for containing wax to be applied, said housing member having an aperture through the bottom wall thereof;
a handle attached to and extending from said housing member;
a spreader member positioned transverse to said handle and attached to said bottom wall and extending downward therefrom;
and
a heater means;
said spreader member comprising a pair of flat plate members secured together with said heater means sandwiched therebetween, one of said plate members having wax distributing channels in alignment with and extending from said aperture in said bottom wall to the lower periphery of said spreader, said heater element having substantially the same surface area as said plate members.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Portable wax applicator and remover

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Portable wax applicator and remover

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