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Is a duster patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a duster have been patented many times, but "a duster" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 122 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “duster” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 98 best keyword matches we examined, 24 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: YANG YA-CHING (3), COLANGELO JOSEPH M (2), JOHNSON & SON INC S C (2), LEE PIL-HEE (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47L (69), A46B (25), B08B (16), B25G (9).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a duster
- Dust removal duster WO-2021227523-A1 2021 · HANGZHOU HUIHAIJIXIE LTD COMPANY
A super soft high-fluffiness dust removal duster (1), comprising base layers (3, 4) and a fiber layer (2) compounded on at least one surface of the base layers (3, 4). The fiber layer (2) is compounded on the base layers (3, 4) by…
View on Google Patents - Duster with vacuum internal to handle US-2018333020-A1 2018 · GORDON EDUARDO M
A duster configured to be used by a user and held by a hand, comprising a lower chamber, a middle chamber, an upper chamber, a head, a control mechanism, and an extension.
View on Google Patents - Hair duster assembly with disposable and reusable duster inserts US-2018154401-A1 2018 · LEWIS SHANNON
A hair duster assembly for a barber includes a multipurpose handle, a disposable duster insert, and a reusable duster insert. The disposable and reusable duster inserts can be alternately mounted in respective first and second bor…
View on Google Patents - Extendable swivel handle for a duster US-9247856-B2 2016 · COLANGELO JOSEPH M
A duster or cleaning element holder that includes a duster head that can be mounted on the end of a handle and then rotated relative to the handle. The duster head can be swiveled to the left or to the right, either at certain ang…
View on Google Patents - Power driven duster and cleaning apparatus US-8984695-B2 2015 · CROWN DOWN CLEANERS LLC
A hand held dusting apparatus for use with a motor provided with a rotating axle, such as a variable speed drill, includes an elongated extension member attachable at one end to the rotating axle and a dusting member having a body…
View on Google Patents - Vacuum duster with flexible fibers US-7784137-B2 2010 · JOHNSON & SON INC S C
Handheld dust removal devices that selectively utilize vacuum pressure are disclosed. Preferably, each device includes a small lightweight handle that houses a vacuum assembly having an electric motor and a battery. The device fur…
View on Google Patents - Duster system for damp and dry dusting US-7803726-B2 2010 · PROCTER & GAMBLE
A kit duster pad and a cleaning composition said duster pad comprising at least one layer comprising hydrophilic non-woven fibers capable of contacting a surface to be cleaned; and at least one non-woven layer capable of being att…
View on Google Patents - Duster with extension handle US-7478453-B1 2009 · BUSSHAUS MARY ANN
The present invention is for a duster with an extension handle for allowing the user to clean in hard to reach areas. This unique device provides an easier method of removing dust, dirt, cobwebs, and other debris from the tops of …
View on Google Patents - Microfiber duster US-2009123725-A1 2009 · TXF PRODUCTS INC
An apparatus comprising a central member and a synthetic fiber material portion extending radially outward from the central member along at least a portion of the central member and comprising a plurality of synthetic threads, whe…
View on Google Patents - Spiral duster US-7251851-B2 2007 · OIMO IND CO LTD
A spiral duster includes a cleaning cloth, a handle, a bent member connected to the handle, a bent tenon connected to the bent member, and a spiral member having a neck connected to the bent tenon and a flat portion extended from …
View on Google Patents - Duster using to clean car exterior US-7181800-B2 2007 · LEE PIL-HEE
The present invention relates to a duster for use in a vehicle for cleaning the exterior of the vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a duster for use in a vehicle that can maximize cleaning efficiency with …
View on Google Patents - Duster with handle insert US-2006230561-A1 2006 · SAMPAIO ANDRE
A duster that includes an elongated rod having a proximal end and distal end, a first cleaning head, a first handle, an opening and an insert. The first cleaning head being attached to the proximal end of the elongated rod and the…
View on Google Patents - Automobile duster with reversible handle US-2005273960-A1 2005 · DILLON JOHN J
A brush having an ergonomic handle is utilized in conjunction with a body in different orientations as a result of rotation of the handle. Suitable handles are readily removed from the body by the user by operating a spade shaped …
View on Google Patents - Duster structure that can be positioned in any direction US-6016586-A 2000
A duster structure that can be positioned in any direction including a duster body, a retaining connector provided lockably at a rear end of the duster body, a front fork connector connected lockably with the retaining connector a…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a duster been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Household products tend to differ in the mechanism (how something attaches, folds, dispenses or cleans) rather than the basic idea.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.