Telescoping pole & cleaning tool
OwnerGeorge J. Vargainventor
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Abstract
A telescoping self-aligning tube having an inner tube dimensioned and configured to fit within an outer tube which is equipped with a guide slot for receiving a snap button, thereby preventing rotation of the inner tube relative to the outer tube. The guide slot allows the telescoping tube to self-align such that the user does not have to twist and maneuver the inner and outer tubes when changing the tube length in order to align a detent button with its detent hole. Embodiments include detent holes located both within and radially opposite with respect to the guide slot. A Foam insert may be located on both ends of the inner tube allow the telescoping tube to be buoyant. A special layer of rubberized or polymer coating protects the cleaned surface from abrasions due to contact with the telescoping tube.
Claims19
A telescoping pole comprising:
- an outer tube having a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, and having a radially closed interior surface including a slot formed by a portion of said interior surface and extending substantially the length of said interior surface of said outer tube, and an exterior surface;
- an inner tube having a cylindrical outer surface, said inner tube positioned and configured to fit closely within said outer tube in a sliding relationship along said axis;
- first resilient detent engagement structure on said inner tube for engaging said outer tube at discrete relative positions of said inner tube with respect to said outer tube to selectively permit locking of said inner tube in a telescoped position relative to said outer tube;
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- resilient rotational limiting structure on said inner tube for engaging said slot on said interior surface of said outer tube to enable axial sliding of said inner tube within said outer tube in a rotationally fixed manner.
A telescoping pole comprising:
- an outer tube having a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, and having an interior surface including a slot extending substantially the length of said interior surface of said outer tube, and an exterior surface, and wherein said outer tube has a teardrop cross sectional shape;
- an inner tube having a cylindrical outer surface, said inner tube positioned and configured to fit closely within said outer tube in a sliding relationship along said axis;
- first resilient detent engagement structure on said inner tube for engaging said outer tube at discrete relative positions of said inner tube with respect to said outer tube to selectively permit locking of said inner tube in a telescoped position relative to said outer tube;
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- resilient rotational limiting structure on said inner tube for engaging said slot on said interior surface of said outer tube to enable axial sliding of said inner tube within said outer tube in a rotationally fixed manner.
A telescoping cleaning tool comprising:
- a telescoping pole including:
- an outer tube having a radially closed interior, including a slot formed by a portion of said interior surface and extending substantially the length of said interior surface of said outer tube, a first end and a second end;
- an inner tube having a first end within said second end of said outer tube, and a second end;
- resilient rotational limiting structure on said inner tube for engaging said slot on said interior surface of said outer tube to enable axial sliding of said inner tube within said outer tube in a rotationally fixed manner;
- engagement structure on said inner tube for engaging said outer tube at discrete relative positions of said inner tube with respect to said outer tube to selectively permit locking of said inner tube in a telescoped position relative to said outer tube;
- a fitting attached to said second end of said inner tube having a first end attached to said second end of said inner tube and a second end;
- a universal joint connected to said fitting;
- a substantially planar member connected to said universal joint;
- a sponge attached to said substantially planar member;
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- a fleece member at least partially surrounding said substantially planar member and said sponge.
A telescoping cleaning tool comprising:
- a telescoping pole including:
- an outer tube having a first end and a second end, and wherein said outer tube has a teardrop cross sectional shape;
- an inner tube having a first end within said second end of said outer tube, and a second end;
- a fitting attached to said second end of said inner tube having a first end attached to said second end of said inner tube and a second end;
- a universal joint connected to said fitting;
- a substantially planar member connected to said universal joint;
- a sponge attached to said substantially planar member;
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- a fleece member at least partially surrounding said substantially planar member and said sponge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.