Patent ID: 6094770
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A scouring device for manual use which comprises:a support comprised of first and second symmetrical longitudinal parts joined lengthwise across their width about the fold line of a central hinge which hinge forms an axis of symmetry for said support and wherein each of said first and second longitudinal parts has a first flat parallelepiped element joined to a second flat parallelepiped element of the same width at a fixed obtuse angle of between 135.degree. and 145.degree. and a third element joined to said second element and having a longitudinal section extending in a straight line and having a semicircular cross section, wherein one of said third element longitudinal sections has a longitudinal central cavity and the other of said third element longitudinal sections has a longitudinal rail such that said rail firmly resides within said cavity such that said one and said other third elements form a handle when said first and second parts are rotated 180.degree. about said hinge to join said one and said other third elements together and wherein said first flat parallelepiped elements of said first and second longitudinal parts are joined at an acute angle of between 35.degree. and 45.degree. when said one and said other third element are joined together; anda pad having a length substantially equal to or greater than the cumulative lengths of one of said first and second elements, a width substantially equal to that of said first and second elements and wherein said pad can move along said pairs of first and second elements and will be fastened in any of a plurality of positions when said one and said other third elements are brought together.