Versatile tools
OwnerSteven Jerome Carusoinventor
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Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention concerns novel end effectors that may incorporate hexagonal drive shafting and are particularly well suited to be used as scrubbing/abrasive or wiping elements for the cleaning of surfaces. Another embodiment of the present invention is a tool that can wipe and scrub a surface to be cleaned and dry the same surface. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is a tool or a kit of tools that can be adapted to either wipe or scrub a surface or the tool may be adapted to accomplish other tasks such as acting as a power screw driver, power nut-driver, power hand drill, power sander, etc. And yet another embodiment is a novel powered device that serves as a duster.
Claims25
A hand held device for dusting surfaces, the device comprising:
- A. an axially elongated housing having a first end, a second end, and a center section;
- B. a drive associated with said housing;
- C. a generally cylindrical rotating duster having a first end, an axially spaced second end, and an axis of rotation, at least one of its first end and its second end being coupled to said drive;
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- D. a conduit extending from said first end of said housing to said second end of said duster, wherein said conduit has an inlet and an outlet, wherein said inlet is disposed generally in a parallel relationship with said duster and is configured to have a tapered air flow pattern.
A hand held device for cleaning surfaces, the device comprising:
- A. a housing, having a first end, a second end, and a center section;
- B. a drive associated with said housing;
- C. a duster;
- D. a conduit extending from said first end of said housing to said second end of said duster, wherein said conduit has an inlet and an outlet, wherein said inlet is disposed generally in line with said duster and is configured to have a tapered air flow pattern;
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- E. a reduction drive arrangement, reductively coupling said drive motor to said duster.
A hand held device for cleaning the dust from surfaces, the device comprising:
- A. a housing;
- B. a motive drive associated with said housing;
- C. a duster coupled to said motive drive;
- D. a generally planar surface extending from said housing and in frictional contact with said duster;
- E. a vacuum port in said generally planar surface;
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- F. a reduction drive arrangement, whereby said drive motor is reductively coupled to said duster.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.