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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2000
Neal Kenneth Jacobs, Carmel, IN (US);
Rubbermaid Incorporated, Wooster, OH (US);
Abstract
A dispensing handle applicator ( ) is disclosed comprising a handle housing ( ) having an internal fluid reservoir ( ) and a through- passageway ( ) through which fluid may be dispensed; and a base plate member ( ) having an applicator surface ( ) on one side and attachable at an opposite side to the handle housing. Integrally formed with the base plate member ( ) is a valve comprising a lever ( ) and a plurality of torsion spring members ( ) which pressure a sealing end ( ) of the lever ( ) against the handle housing ( ), whereby sealing the fluid passageway ( ). A scraping element ( ) is further provided, integrally formed with the base plate ( ) and replaceable therewith.