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EP 0381783 B1 19921216 - SQUEEGEE APPARATUS

Title (en)

SQUEEGEE APPARATUS

Publication

EP 0381783 B1 19921216 (DE)

Application

EP 89101899 A 19890203

Priority

EP 89101899 A 19890203

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0381783A1] The squeegee apparatus has a cross-sectionally triangular sponge (5) which is arranged between a plate (2), connected to a handle (1), and a pressure plate (4) which can be adjusted via an actuating handle (3), the pressure plate (4) being moved via an actuating handle, constructed as a two-sided lever, in such a way that the actuating handle rests with positive fit on the handle (1) in the operating position (Figure 1). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A47L 1/06

IPC 8 full level

A47L 1/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47L 1/06 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB GR IT LI NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0381783 A1 19900816; EP 0381783 B1 19921216; AT E83365 T1 19930115; DE 58903044 D1 19930128; ES 2037887 T3 19930701; GR 3007050 T3 19930730

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89101899 A 19890203; AT 89101899 T 19890203; DE 58903044 T 19890203; ES 89101899 T 19890203; GR 930400282 T 19930211