Ash removing apparatus
OwnerBenjamin F. Foxeninventor
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Abstract
This invention is a unique combination of an ash removing container for stove ashes and the like, combined with a cooperative carrier for stove operating and cleaning implements used in connection with the practicing of the method. It features a fireproof container with a unique dust containing cover having means to remain open or closed alternately as desired and wherein the ash container is the base for a stand carrying, in a cooperative relationship, the tools necessary to operate within and clean matter from a stove. The container features a sliding cover with suitable self-operative safety means to hold the cover either closed or opened as may be desired at any given time.
Claims5
An apparatus for removing, storing and transporting ash from a fireplace or stove which comprises:
- an ash or residue storing means having a handling means attached thereto and provided with a slideable closure across an open end of said storing means in which said closure has an extension projecting from one end thereof proximate said handling means;
- an indexing means affixed to said projecting extension which cooperates with first and second openings in said handling means said first opening located at the lower end of said handling means and said second opening located at an upper end of said handling means;
- approximately a distance necessary for allowing said closure to be moved into a position for exposing said opening of said residue storing means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.