Esther F. Tims, GB189517127A
A New or Improved Appliance or Device for Cleaning Windows, Casements, and other Fittings or Places.
Image credit: Tims Filleul, E. (1895)
On December 21, 1895, Esther Filleul Tims, a widow from Ravenscourt Park, London, patented a novel device designed to facilitate the cleaning of windows and other fixtures. Her invention consisted of a sponge mounted on a metallic, triangular-shaped frame, with a handle of suitable length to improve grip and reduce strain on the user’s arms.
Date of Application: 13 September 1895
Date of Issuance: 21 December 1895
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