Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for the on-site de-scaling of a stationary object, includes a housing having a plurality of panels detachably mounted to the housing side wall exterior surface so that the panel outer faces are radially oriented in relation to the housing. A plurality of elongated cleaning members, such as bristles or needles, each includes a first end mounted to one of the panels and a second end extending away from the panel outer face. The elongated cleaning members extend radially outwardly from the housing and the elongated cleaning members are adapted to contact a surface of the stationary object to be cleaned and de-scaled.

Abstract: An apparatus for clearing around an associated stationary object includes a housing having a top wall, a side wall, and at least one opening extending through the side wall. At least one paddle member is mounted to and extends radially outward from an exterior surface of the housing. The paddle member is adapted to clear around the associated stationary object. The apparatus further includes a plurality of elongated cables mounted to a support that is selectively secured to an interior surface of the housing. The elongated cables are adapted to clean around the associated stationary object.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning an associated object includes a motor and an output drive shaft powered by the motor. A cleaning attachment is coupled for rotational movement with the output drive shaft and has an axis of rotation. The cleaning attachment includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. A plurality of elongated cleaning members is mounted to the inner surface of the housing. The apparatus can be employed as a cleaning implement for fire hydrants or other stationary objects. A mechanized method for cleaning stationary objects is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for clearing around an associated stationary object includes a housing having a top wall, a side wall, and at least one opening extending through the side wall. At least one paddle member is mounted to and extends radially outward from an exterior surface of the housing. The paddle member is adapted to clear around the associated stationary object. The apparatus further includes a plurality of elongated cables mounted to a support that is selectively secured to an interior surface of the housing. The elongated cables are adapted to clean around the associated stationary object.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for the on-site cleaning of a stationary object includes a housing having a side wall with an interior surface. A holder including an outer face and an inner face is detachably mounted to the housing side wall interior surface so that the holder inner face is oriented inwardly in relation to the housing. An elongated cleaning member includes a first end mounted to the holder and a second end extending away from the holder inner face. The elongated cleaning member extends inwardly in the housing. The elongated cleaning member is adapted to contact a surface of the stationary object.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for the on-site cleaning of a stationary object includes a housing having a side wall with an interior surface. A holder including an outer face and an inner face is detachably mounted to the housing side wall interior surface so that the holder inner face is oriented inwardly in relation to the housing. An elongated cleaning member includes a first end mounted to the holder and a second end extending away from the holder inner face. The elongated cleaning member extends inwardly in the housing. The elongated cleaning member is adapted to contact a surface of the stationary object.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning an associated object includes a motor and an output drive shaft powered by the motor. A cleaning attachment is coupled for rotational movement with the output drive shaft and has an axis of rotation. The cleaning attachment includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. A plurality of elongated cleaning members is mounted to the inner surface of the housing. The apparatus can be employed as a cleaning implement for fire hydrants or other stationary objects. A mechanized method for cleaning stationary objects is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile pothole patching vehicle includes a chassis and front and rear support wheels for the chassis. A cab is mounted on the chassis as is a paving material storage hopper. A paving material dispensing mechanism is mounted on the chassis and is in communication with the hopper. A discharge chute is in communication with the dispensing mechanism. A boom mechanism includes a proximal end mounted on the chassis. A first swivel mechanism rotates the boom mechanism in relation to the chassis. A tamper plate is mounted on a distal end of the boom mechanism. The machine can patch potholes through the actions of a single operator who remains in the cab during the patching or repair process, thus enhancing the safety of the patching operation.