Title: Curling push-broom

Abstract: A curling broom of the push-broom type has the active bottom surface provided with a fabric coating replacing the usual natural or artificial bristles. Preferably, two types of fabric are applied one beside the other, differing from each other in coarseness. The generally flat active surfaces of the fabrics are vertically spaced from each other and one of the surfaces is preferably inclined relative to the other whereby a selective combination of polishing and buffing action can be achieved by simply tilting the handle of the broom. The invention improves the action of the broom, reduces the manufacturing costs, virtually eliminates some contamination of the ice surface and greatly extends operation life of the device. A separate, detachable plate for use in the broom is also disclosed.

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Inventors: Thompson, Albert N. (539 Almey Ave., Winnipeg, Man., CA)

Application Number: 06/231306
Filing Date: 1981-02-04
Publication_date: 1982-09-21
Assignee: Thompson, Albert N.

Primary Class(es): 15/118 15/210.100, 15/DIG.006, 15/228
Other Classes: A46B9/02; A46B9/06; A46D1/00; A47L13/20; A63B67/14; A46B9/00; A63B67/14
US Patent Ref:

3412418	November, 1968	Griffin	15/229
3469274	September, 1969	Snapp	15/228
3713744	January, 1973	Sims	152/10R

Other Refs: CA583957CA1052577GB1378638

September, 1959
April, 1979
December, 1974

Primary Examiner: Roberts, Edward L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Cushman, Darby & Cushman

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