DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to brooms.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
The most common type of a household broom that is used in South Asian countries like India comprises a broom head provided with long ‘grass’ or grass-like bristles and a handle, wherein the effective length of bristles of the broom head is at least equal to (or longer than) the length of the handle. Such a broom allows the user to sweep the floor using a single hand. The other hand of the user remains free. To cover a wider floor area per swipe, the user may prefer to bend at the back and at the knees with the broom held at a slanted angle while sweeping the floor.
The sweeping range afforded by the aforementioned type of a broom is however limited. To be able to use such a broom for dusting overhead shelves, fan blades and ceilings, the user has to make use of a height-augmenting means such as a stool, a chair or even a ladder. With the head tilted upwards, the user standing on such a height-augmenting means risks falling down due to loss of balance.
The other type of brooms available in the market are the ones with a long and comparatively thin handle having bristles fitted to a horizontal and often a rectangular plate, the plate in turn fitted to the operative lower end of the handle. The handle of such a broom is comparable with the height of an average user. When such a broom is used for overhead locations, it becomes tedious even with both hands employed, mainly due to the high angular moment of the broom, with its mass concentrated towards its outer end. The discomfort is enhanced by the low thickness of the handle of such a broom.
Therefore, there is need of a broom, which ameliorates the aforementioned issues.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment satisfies, are as follows:
A primary object of the present disclosure is to provide a broom with a longer sweeping range.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a broom with a bristle/grass portion and a telescopic handle wherein the bristle portion is at least of same length or longer than the length of the telescopic handle in collapsed handle position.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a broom with a telescopic handle with locking and unlocking means to use the telescopic handle/broom in various linear configurations.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a broom with a longer range, which allows cleaning overhead locations.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a broom with a longer range, which is comfortable to use.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure discloses a broom comprising a bristle/grass portion and a telescopic handle wherein the bristle portion is linearly aligned with the telescopic handle. The telescopic handle is provided with locking and unlocking means configured to enable the telescopic handle to be extended or retracted in various linear configurations, with respect to the bristle portion. The bristle portion is at least of same length or longer than the length of telescopic handle in collapsed handle position.
The telescopic handle consists of at least one inner tube and an outer tube configured to slide over the inner tube. The bristle portion is either configured to be mounted on the operative outer end of the outer tube or the bristle portion can be mounted on the operative outer end of the inner tube. The telescopic handle is configured with a grip portion provided near the operative top end of the telescopic handle wherein the locking and unlocking can be done preferably by gripping the grip portion in one hand and the other tube in the other hand, and twisting the tubes relative to each other, to engage in locked stage or to remove them from the locked state.
The telescopic handle is configured to be used in at least two configurations: i) a fully closed configuration wherein an inner tube slides into the outer tube up to the maximum allowable extent to fully close the telescopic handle; ii) at least one partially extended configuration wherein the inner tube is partially withdrawn out of the outer tube to partially open the telescopic handle; and iii) a fully extended configuration wherein the inner tube is withdrawn out of the outer tube up to the maximum allowable extent. In an embodiment, the telescopic handle is configured to be used in at least one partially extended configuration wherein the inner tube is partially withdrawn out of the outer tube to partially open the telescopic handle.
According to one embodiment, the telescopic handle in a fully extended configuration is configured to be extended up to the position in which the inner tube slide inside the outer tube and the extent to which the inner tube is withdrawn out of the outer tube and is governed by a first and a second circumferential formation, which are provided on the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube respectively.
According to one embodiment, the first circumferential formation is provided at a length configured to restrain a predetermined portion of the inner tube inserted into the outer tube to maintain the overall rigidity of the handle portion in its fully extended configuration. According to one embodiment, the telescopic handle is configured with a slide-and-lock arrangement between the sliding surfaces of the outer tube and the inner tube of the telescopic handle of the broom wherein the slide-and-lock arrangement comprises a sliding portion, an axial groove formed on the operative outer surface of the inner tube and a plurality of locking portions, a circumferential groove formed on the operative outer surface of the inner tube, wherein the locking portion confluences with the sliding portion.
The locking portions are configured to define the positions corresponding to the closed configuration, the partially extended configuration and the fully extended configuration. The operative inner surface of the outer tube is configured with a protrusion/tab and the operative outer surface of the inner tube is configured with a ridge on the locking portion along the axial direction such that by sliding the inner tube out of the outer tube up to the preferred locking position and angularly displacing the inner and outer tubes relative to each other, to allow the tab to slide over the ridge for locking the tubes in the corresponding configuration unless manually unlocked.
According to one embodiment, the sliding portions and the locking portions are configured to be formed on the operative inner surface of the outer tube and the tab to be formed as a protrusion on the operative outer surface of the inner tube. According to one embodiment, the sliding and the locking portions comprises a spring-loaded arrangement such as spring-loaded balls and holes or dents configured on one surface provided on the opposing surface between the inner and outer tubes, or with any other similar arrangement to lock and unlock at the same time.
The broom is configured to sweep floors in the fully closed configuration, to dust and sweep higher locations such as shelves, cabinet tops, and the like by partially extended configuration, by partially extending the range of the broom, and to dust overhead locations such as ceilings, blades of ceiling fans by fully extended configuration, by fully extending the range of the broom.
According to one embodiment, the handle portion of the broom is configured to be manufactured from polymer material such as nylon, PP, PVC and the like wherein the tubes of the telescopic handle can be manufactured using methods selected from a group consisting of moulding, thermoforming, 3D printing and the like. According to one embodiment, the telescopic handle of the broom is configured to be manufactured from or even sheet metal such as aluminium and the like wherein the tubes of the handle portion can be made by stamping the grooves, the ridge and the tab portions on a pair of rectangular sheets of a suitable size, bending the sheets into the desired cylindrical shape and sliding the tubes one into the other.
The bristle portion of the broom comprise a connector and at least one broom strip which is wound on and connected to the connector or stapled to the connector, thereby forming the bristle portion. The connector comprise at least one fitment means to removably connect with complementary fitment means within the telescopic handle by snap protrusions or thread formations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a broom of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of an embodiment of the broom of Figure 1, wherein
Figure 2a shows an inner tube of the broom;
Figure 2b shows an outer tube of the broom;
Figure 2c shows a connector of the broom; and
Figure 2d shows a broom strip of the broom;
Figure 3 illustrates the two configurations of the broom of Figure 2, wherein;
Figure 3a shows a fully closed configuration of the broom of Figure 2; and
Figure 3b shows a fully extended configuration of the broom of Figure 2;
Figure 4 illustrates a fully closed configuration of the handle portion of Figure 3a;
Figure 5a illustrates a sliced view in an unlocked state of the handle portion of Figure 4;
Figure 5b illustrates a sliced view in a locked state of the handle portion of Figure 4;
Figure 6 illustrates a fully extended configuration of the handle portion of Figure 2;
Figure 7a illustrates a sliced view in an unlocked state of the handle portion of Figure 6;
Figure 7b illustrates a sliced view in a locked state of the handle portion of Figure 6;
Figure 8 illustrates an exploded view of another embodiment of the broom of Figure 1, wherein
Figure 8a shows an inner tube of the broom;
Figure 8b shows an outer tube of the broom;
Figure 8c shows a connector of the broom; and
Figure 8d shows a broom strip of the broom;
Figure 9 illustrates the various configurations of the broom of Figure 8, wherein;
Figure 9a shows a fully closed configuration of the broom of Figure 8;
Figure 9b shows a partially extended configuration of the broom of Figure 8; and
Figure 9c shows a fully extended configuration of the broom of Figure 8;
Figure 10 illustrates a fully closed configuration of the handle portion of Figure 8;
Figure 11a illustrates a sliced view in an unlocked state of the handle portion of Figure 10;
Figure 11b illustrates a sliced view in a locked state of the handle portion of Figure 10;
Figure 12 illustrates a partially extended configuration of the handle portion of Figure 11;
Figure 13a illustrates a sliced view in an unlocked state of the handle portion of Figure 12;
Figure 13b illustrates a sliced view in a locked state of the handle portion of Figure 12;
Figure 14 illustrates a fully extended configuration of the handle portion of Figure 13;
Figure 15a illustrates a sliced view in an unlocked state of the handle portion of Figure 14;
Figure 15b illustrates a sliced view in a locked state of the handle portion of Figure 14;
Figure 16 illustrates a zoomed-in view of a slide-and-lock arrangement in a fully closed configuration of a handle portion of Figure 10;
Figure 17 illustrates a zoomed-in view of a slide-and-lock arrangement in a partially extended configuration of a handle portion of Figure 12;
Figure 18 illustrates a zoomed-in view of a slide-and-lock arrangement in a fully extended configuration of a handle portion of Figure 14;
Figure 19 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the inner tube relative to the outer tube in an unlocked state; and
Figure 20 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the inner tube relative to the outer tube in a locked state.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
1000 broom of the present disclosure
100 bristle portion
110 connector
120 broom strip
130 fitment means
200 handle portion
210 inner tube
220 outer tube
230 grip portion
235 tab
240 sliding portion
245 ridge
250 locking portion
260 second circumferential formation
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
When an element is referred to as being “mounted on”, “engaged to”, “connected to” or ‘coupled to” another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed elements.
The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, from another component. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
Terms such as “inner”, “outer”, “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, “upper” and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.
The common one-handed brooms require the user to use a stool or the like for accessing higher locations like overhead shelves, ceiling fan blades, ceilings and so on. Standing on a stool with the head tilted above involves the risk of tripping down which is dangerous. Brooms with extended handles and horizontal bristle strips/plates are tedious to handle when used for overhead locations. Therefore, there is a need of a broom with a longer range, which provides safety and ergonomic comfort.
The present disclosure provides a broom with a telescopic handle. The broom 1000 of the present disclosure is of a one-handed type, as shown in Figure 1. The broom 1000 comprises a bristle/grass portion 100 and a handle portion 200. The bristle portion 100 is linearly aligned with the telescopic handle portion 100. The bristle portion 100 is at least as long as or longer than the handle portion 200. As shown from Figure 3 and Figure 9, the handle portion 200 has a telescopic configuration. The handle portion 200 comprises at least one inner tube 210 and an outer tube 220 configured to slide over the inner tube 210. In an embodiment, the bristle portion is mounted on the operative outer end of the outer tube 220. In another embodiment, the bristle portion is mounted on the operative outer end of the inner tube 210. A grip portion 230 is provided near the operative top end of the handle portion/telescopic handle 200.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the handle portion/telescopic handle 200 can be used in at least two configurations: a fully closed configuration and a fully extended configuration. These configurations provide a plurality of combination of lengths to the broom handle portion 200 and consecutively to the broom 100.
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle portion/telescopic handle 200 can be used in two configurations: a fully closed configuration (shown in Figure 3a) and a fully extended configuration (shown in Figure 3b). In the fully closed configuration, the inner tube 210 is slid into the outer tube 220 up to the maximum allowable extent. In the fully extended configuration, the inner tube 210 is withdrawn out of the outer tube 220 upto the maximum allowable extent.
According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle portion/telescopic handle 200 can be used in three configurations: a fully closed configuration (shown in Figure 10), at least one partially extended configuration (shown in Figure 12) and a fully extended configuration (shown in Figure 14). In the fully closed configuration, the inner tube 210 is slid into the outer tube 220 up to the maximum allowable extent. In the partially extended configuration, the inner tube 210 is partially withdrawn out of the outer tube 220. In the fully extended configuration, the inner tube 210 is withdrawn out of the outer tube 220 upto the maximum allowable extent.
The extent upto which the inner tube 210 is slid inside the outer tube 220 and the extent to which the inner tube 210 is withdrawn out of the outer tube 220 are determined by a first (not shown) and a second circumferential formation 260 (shown in Figures 6, 12 and 14), which are formed on the outer surface of the inner tube 210 and the inner surface of the outer tube 220 respectively. To ensure that the overall rigidity of the handle portion 200 in its fully extended configuration is not compromised, the first circumferential formation (not shown) is provided at a length which keeps a predetermined portion of the inner tube 210 inserted into the outer tube 220. The telescopic handle portion 200 is provided with locking and unlocking means configured to enable the telescopic handle portion 200 to be extended or retracted in various linear configurations, with respect to the bristle portion 100. Before sliding from one configuration to another, the unlocking is done preferably by gripping the grip portion 230 in one hand and the outer tube in the other hand, and twisting the tubes relative to each other, to remove them from the locked state. Such an unlocking motion is illustrated in Figure 3a, while the sliding motion of the telescopic handle portion 200 is illustrated in Figure 3b and Figure 3c.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a slide-and-lock arrangement is formed between the sliding surfaces of the outer tube 220 and the inner tube 210 of the handle portion 200 of the broom 1000. The slide-and-lock arrangement is illustrated in zoomed-in views in Figures 16, 17 and 18. In an embodiment, the slide-and-lock arrangement comprises a sliding portion 240 and a plurality of locking portions 250. The sliding portion 240 is an axial groove formed on the operative outer surface of the inner tube 210. Each of the locking portions 250 is a circumferential groove formed on the operative outer surface of the inner tube 210, wherein the locking portion 250 confluences with the sliding portion 240. The locking portions 250 define the positions corresponding to the fully closed configuration (shown in Figure 16), the partially extended configuration (shown in Figure 17) and the fully extended configuration (shown in Figure 18) in the embodiment of the broom shown in Figure 8. A tab 235 is provided as a protrusion on an operative inner surface of the outer tube 220, and a ridge 245 is provided on the locking portion along the axial direction. By sliding the inner tube 210 out of the outer tube 220 upto the preferred locking position and angularly displacing the tubes 210-220 relative to each other so as to allow the tab 235 to slide over the ridge 245, the tubes are locked in the corresponding configuration, from which the tubes do not come out, unless manually unlocked. Alternatively, the sliding and the locking portions 240-250 are formed on the operative inner surface of the outer tube 220 and the tab 235 is formed as a protrusion on the operative outer surface of the inner tube 210. The unlocked and the locked states of the handle portion 200 in various extended configurations are illustrated in sliced views, taken along the centre-line of the locking tab 235, in Figures 5 and 7 for the first embodiment, and in Figures 11, 13 and 15 for the second embodiment. Figure 19 shows the relative position of the tab 235 and the ridge 245 in one of the unlocked states of the handle portion 200. Figure 20 shows the relative position of the tab 235 and the ridge 245 in one of the locked states of the handle portion 200. Instead of using grooves, tab and ridges, a spring-loaded arrangement such as spring-loaded balls and holes or dents configured on one surface provided on the opposing surface between the tubes 210-220, or any other similar arrangement which gives a reliable locked state and permits ease of unlocking at the same time, can be used.
The first, i.e., fully closed configuration being the most compact, the broom of the present disclosure is normally stored and preferably wrapped in this configuration. Moreover, in the fully closed configuration, the broom can be used to sweep floors. In the fully extended configuration, by fully extending the range of the broom, the broom of the present disclosure can be used to dust overhead locations such as ceilings, blades of ceiling fans, and so on. In an intermediate, i.e., the partially extended configuration, such as the one provided by the embodiment of the broom shown in Figure 8, by partially extending the range of the broom, the broom can be used to dust and sweep higher locations such as shelves, cabinet tops, and the like. Depending upon the depth, inaccessible locations such as those below beds, cabinets and the like can be swept through using either the partially extended or the fully extended configurations of the handle portion 200 of the broom 1000.
The handle portion 200 of the broom 1000 of the present disclosure can be manufactured using polymer material such as nylon, PP, PVC and the like, or even sheet metal such as aluminium and the like. When made of polymer material, the tubes 210, 220 of the handle portion 200 are manufactured using a method selected from a group consisting of moulding, thermoforming, 3D printing and the like. When made of sheet metal, the tubes of the handle portion 200 are made by stamping the grooves, the ridge 245 and the tab 235 portions on a pair of rectangular sheets of a suitable size, bending the sheets into the desired cylindrical shape and sliding the tubes 210, 220 thus obtained, one into the other.
In an embodiment, the bristle portion 100 of the broom 1000 of the present disclosure comprises a connector 110 (shown in Figures 2c, 8c), and at least one broom strip 120 (shown in Figures 2d, 8d) which is wound on and connected to the connector 110, as illustrated in the exploded view of Figures 2, 8. The broom strip 120 is stapled to the connector 110, thereby forming the bristle portion 100. In an embodiment, the connector 110 comprises at least one fitment means 130 to removably connect with complementary fitment means (not shown) configured within the handle portion 200 (particularly within the tube of the handle portion 200 remaining at the operative lower side in an extended configuration of the handle configuration). The fitment means 130 includes snap protrusions or thread formations. In another embodiment, the connector 110 is a cylindrical cup, with a bunch of grass elements tied together in a bundle and fitted on the inner side of the cup. The cup is further fitted inside the handle portion using complementary snap protrusions or thread formations between the cup and the handle portion.
The broom of the present disclosure with its telescopic handle portion allows the user a wide range of utility, which the conventional one-handed broom would not have allowed. The extended range eliminates need of a height-augmenting means such as a stool or a ladder, and thereby making cleaning/dusting/brooming of overhead locations easy and safe. The additional thickness and resultant rigidity of the handle portion provides an ergonomic grip and also distributes the weight of the broom along its length. Hence, while using in the extended configurations, the broom is more comfortable for the user. Otherwise inaccessible locations underneath heavy objects like beds, cabinets and the like can be cleaned using the extended configurations of the broom.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a broom, which:
• has an adjustable range;
• enhances comfort of the user; and
• eliminates risk involved in cleaning of overhead locations.
The foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A broom (1000) comprising
a bristle/grass portion (100) and a telescopic handle (200) wherein said bristle portion (100) is linearly aligned with said telescopic handle (200), said telescopic handle (200) is provided with locking and unlocking means configured to enable said telescopic handle to be extended or retracted in various linear configurations, with respect to said bristle portion (100).
2. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bristle portion (100) is at least of same length or longer than the length of said telescopic handle (200) in collapsed handle position.
3. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopic handle 200 consists of at least one inner tube (210) and an outer tube (220) configured to slide over the inner tube (210).
4. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bristle portion (100) is configured to be mounted on the operative outer end of the outer tube (220).
5. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bristle portion is configured to be mounted on the operative outer end of the inner tube (210).
6. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopic handle (200) is configured with a grip portion (230) provided near the operative top end of said telescopic handle (200) wherein the locking and unlocking is done by gripping the grip portion (230) in one hand and the outer tube in the other hand, and twisting the tubes relative to each other, to engage in locked stage or to remove them from the locked state.
7. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said the telescopic handle (200) is configured to be used in at least two configurations:
i) a fully closed configuration wherein an inner tube (210) slides into the outer tube (220) up to the maximum allowable extent to fully close the telescopic handle (200); and
ii) a fully extended configuration wherein the inner tube (210) is withdrawn out of the outer tube (220) up to the maximum allowable extent.
8. The broom as claimed in claim 7, wherein said the telescopic handle (200) is configured to be used in at least one partially extended configuration wherein the inner tube (210) is partially withdrawn out of the outer tube (220) to partially open the telescopic handle (200).
9. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopic handle (200) in a fully extended configuration is configured to be extended up to a position in which the inner tube (210) slides inside the outer tube (220) and to the extent to which the inner tube (210) is withdrawn out of the outer tube (220) and the extension is governed by a first and a second circumferential formation (260) provided on the outer surface of the inner tube (210) and the inner surface of the outer tube (220) respectively.
10. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said the first circumferential formation is provided at a length configured to restrain a predetermined portion of the inner tube (210) inserted into the outer tube (220) to maintain the overall rigidity of the handle portion (200) in its fully extended configuration.
11. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopic handle (200) is configured with a slide-and-lock arrangement between the sliding surfaces of the outer tube (220) and the inner tube (210) of the telescopic handle (200) of the broom (1000) wherein said slide-and-lock arrangement comprises a sliding portion (240), an axial groove formed on the operative outer surface of the inner tube (210) and a plurality of locking portions (250), a circumferential groove formed on the operative outer surface of the inner tube (210), wherein the locking portion (250) confluences with the sliding portion (240).
12. The broom as claimed in claim 10, wherein said locking portions (250) are configured to define the positions corresponding to the closed configuration, the partially extended configuration and the fully extended configuration.
13. The broom as claimed in claim 10, wherein said operative inner surface of the outer tube (220) is configured with a protrusion/tab (235) and said operative outer surface of the inner tube is configured with a ridge (245) on the locking portion along the axial direction such that by sliding the inner tube (210) out of the outer tube (220) up to the preferred locking position and angularly displacing the inner (210) and outer (220) tubes relative to each other, to allow the tab (235) to slide over the ridge (245) for locking the tubes in the corresponding configuration unless manually unlocked.
14. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sliding portions (240) and the locking portions (250) are configured to be formed on the operative inner surface of the outer tube (220) and the tab (235) to be formed as a protrusion on the operative outer surface of the inner tube (210).
15. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sliding and the locking portions comprises a spring-loaded arrangement such as spring-loaded balls and holes or dents configured on one surface provided on the opposing surface between the inner (210) and outer (220) tubes, or with any other similar arrangement to lock and unlock at the same time.
16. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said broom is configured to sweep floors in the fully closed configuration, to dust and sweep higher locations such as shelves, cabinet tops, and the like by partially extended configuration, by partially extending the range of the broom, and to dust overhead locations such as ceilings, blades of ceiling fans by fully extended configuration, by fully extending the range of the broom.
17. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said handle portion (200) of the broom (1000) is configured to be manufactured from polymer material such as nylon, PP, PVC and the like wherein the tubes (210, 220) of the telescopic handle (200) can be manufactured using methods selected from a group consisting of moulding, thermoforming, 3D printing and the like.
18. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said telescopic handle (200) of the broom (1000) is configured to be manufactured from or even sheet metal such as aluminium and the like wherein the tubes of the handle portion (200) can be made by stamping the grooves, the ridge (245) and the tab (235) portions on a pair of rectangular sheets of a suitable size, bending the sheets into the desired cylindrical shape and sliding the tubes (210, 220) one into the other.
19. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bristle portion (100) of the broom (1000) comprise a connector (110) and at least one broom strip (120) which is wound on and connected to the connector (110) or stapled to the connector (110), thereby forming the bristle portion (100).
20. The broom as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connector (110) comprise at least one fitment means (130) to removably connect with complementary fitment means within the telescopic handle (200) by snap protrusions or thread formations.