Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a tissue cleanser. The tissue cleanser may be a pad composed of an elastomeric material. The pad is disposed on the head on a surface opposite the tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of nubs extending for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of conically shaped nubs. A tissue cleanser can be used to reduce oral malodor problems and remove oral epithelial cells.

Abstract: An eating utensil such as a disposable plastic fork, spoon, knife, or combination thereof, is combined with at least one oral cleaning device such as a toothpick, interdental pick, brush, tongue cleaner and/or a dental flosser for personal use after eating in a location where oral cleaning facilities may not be otherwise available. In some embodiments the oral cleaning device may be permanently attached to the eating utensil, which can serve as a handle for using the oral cleaning device. In other embodiments the oral cleaning device may be displaced in a snap-off or bend-away manner at score lines to expose the oral cleaning device for use, either still attached to the utensil or removed for separate use, optionally configured with a thumb-finger grip tab.

Abstract: A snow removal system is provided that is comprised generally of a handle that is selectively interconnectable to a shaft. The shaft is also interconnectable to either a shovel head or a broom head. The assembly is thus collapsible and easily stored within a vehicle or an automobile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nose cleaner in removing booger to make nasal vestibule clean, no matter a nose cleaner alone or a nose and tooth cleaner. A nose cleaner alone has a handle and a nose cleaning body. The nose cleaning body can be put into a nostril in removing booger to make nasal vestibule clean. On the other hand, a nose and tooth cleaner has a handle, a tooth cleaning body, and a nose cleaning body. It is convenient that besides of cleaning teeth with the tooth cleaning body, the nose cleaning body is availed to a user in putting into a nostril and removing booger to make nasal vestibule clean.

Abstract: An apparatus for scratching and disposing a scratch-off coating that conceals information on a paper is provided. The apparatus includes a panel, one or more scratch tools, a brush and a debris unit. The panel includes a base and a plurality of walls. The plurality of walls is configured along a periphery of the base to form an enclosed area therebetween for accommodating the paper. The paper is accommodated within the enclosed area, and the scratch-off coating is scratched using the one or more scratch tools. The one or more scratch tools are capable of being contained within the panel. Scratching the scratch-off coating forms debris. The debris formed is swept using a brush. The brush is capable of being contained within the panel. The swept debris is received and contained in the debris unit that is coupled to a first wall of the plurality of walls.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device includes a handle, a head coupled to the handle, a substantially planar base disposed on the head, and a plurality of cleaning elements projecting from the base. The plurality of cleaning elements are characterized by at least two different geometries, and at least some of the plurality of cleaning elements are generally oblong cleaning bars. Adjacent cleaning elements define at least one channel that extends in a direction generally transverse to a longitudinal direction of at least some of the oblong cleaning bars.

Abstract: An oral care implement or toothbrush 100 includes a head 104, a tooth cleaning element region 116 and a tissue cleaning element region 114. The tissue cleaning element region 114 includes a plurality of flexible, angled projections 120. The projections 120 are configured to flex from an at-rest position to a substantially flat position when the tissue cleaning element region 114 is in contact with the tongue and is pushed into the mouth. The projections 120 are also configured to flex to a substantially upright position when the tissue cleaning element region 114 is in contact with the tongue and is pulled out of the mouth. This arrangement aids in preventing debris from being pushed into the mouth and in removing debris from the mouth and tongue. The flexible projections 120 may be used in conjunction with rigid projections 122 having a generally vertical configuration to aid in removing debris from the mouth and in engaging the cheek to improve saliva production during brushing.

Abstract: A stem structure of a cleaning brush has a stem including a first segment having a threaded hole and at least two tabs all provided on the front end thereof, and a brush element including a body. Predetermined positions of the intermediate section of the body are provided with a through opening for receiving a threaded section of a fixing element and provided with at least two bores corresponding to the tabs. The threaded hole of the first segment of the stem is provided to screw with the threaded section of the fixing element, and the tabs of the first segment of the stem are inserted into the bores of the body. The fixing element is integrally made of plastic material.

Abstract: An oral care implement including a handle and a head with a tongue cleanser. The tongue cleanser has at least one ridge which is at least as wide as it is high. In one preferred construction, the ridges are shaped so as to define a concave surface facing generally toward the handle. The ridges also preferably include aligned segments from front to back that are oriented at different angular positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an espresso machine includes a brush head attached to a neck. The brush head includes a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to that of the neck. The neck extends along a first longitudinal axis for a length and is attached to a handle section that includes a second longitudinal axis which extends away from the brush head at a greater angle than the neck. A plurality of annular rings prevents scalding water from traversing past the neck and reaching the handle section, where a user is adapted to grasp the apparatus. A protrusion is included, as desired, to clean the orifice of a steamer wand. Various possible enhancements include ergonomic grip surfaces on the handle section, replacement component parts, and dual cleaning surfaces.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleanser is provided to effectively cleanse the soft tissue of the mouth with comfort and a reduced risk of injury to the user. In one construction, a projection is formed of a combination of a hard material and a soft material. The hard material provides good stability for cleaning debris from the tongue or other tissue while the soft material provides comfort and a reduced risk of injury.

Abstract: A device for cleaning golf equipment such as golf clubs and golf shoe includes a handle, a brush head surface formed in an underside of the handle at a proximal end thereof, and a plurality of metal and plastic bristles extending downward from the brush head surface. The bristles are configured so that the plastic bristles are arranged around an outer circumference of the brush head surface to encircle the metal bristles extending from a central portion of the brush head surface.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and tongue cleaner includes handle that has a brush portion, a gripping portion and a tongue cleaner portion. A brush element is located adjacent an end of the brush portion and includes a plurality of bristles affixed orthogonally to the brush portion. A tongue cleaner element is located adjacent an end of the tongue cleaner portion. It is affixed orthogonally to the tongue cleaner portion and located orthogonally to the brush element. The brush portion and tongue cleaner portion are each angled upwardly from the gripping portion. The tongue cleaner element has a scraping edge that has first and second ends and is located above an upper surface of the tongue cleaner portion. The scrapping edge is located at an angle to the tongue cleaner portion. The scrapping edge is curved toward the brush element. The scrapping edge has inward curving tip segments located at the ends.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a novel brush assembly having a plurality of interchangeable brush heads and handles and corresponding method for use. The brush assembly further comprises a plurality of abrasive mechanisms, namely suspension bristles and working springs, capable of effectively cleaning a surface without scoring or otherwise damaging the surface. The invention may be particularly useful for cleaning grills and ovens. The invention may also be useful for cleaning, abrading, scraping, cutting, shaping, adding texture to, removing a material from, otherwise preparing any surface including wooden, metal or ceramic surfaces.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a hot food preparation surface is provided. According to an embodiment, the system includes a cleaning tool including a handle and a detachable base. In one embodiment the handle and detachable base comprise a polymeric material, where the melting point of the polymeric material in the handle is lower than the melting point of the polymeric material in the base. According to another embodiment, the system includes a scrubbing pad support member that is configured to engage and secure a scrubbing pad and connect the scrubbing pad to a handle or a base of a cleaning tool. In some embodiments, the handle of the tool is constructed to be reused numerous times whereas the detachable accessories, e.g., the scrubbing pad support member and/or a scrubbing pad, are constructed to be disposable. A method of molding the scrubbing pad support member is also provided.

Abstract: A device for cleaning golf equipment includes a handle, a removable brush assembly attached to an end of the handle, and a removable groove cleaner assembly attached to the handle directly above the brush assembly. The brush assembly includes a plurality of metal bristles arranged around a periphery of the handle. The metal bristles surround a plurality of plastic bristles.

Abstract: A multiple ridge tongue scraper the width of the tongue is pivotally attached to a recessed portion on an end of a toothbrush opposite the brush end. A pair of protrusions are positioned on the bottom of the tongue scraper with one on each side of the pivot pin. The pair of tongue scraper protrusions snap into a pair of mating lateral dents, one on each lateral side of the pivot pin to lock the tongue scraper at a right angle to the handle for use as a tongue scraper. The pair of tongue scraper protrusions snap into a pair of mating longitudinal dents, one on each longitudinal side of the pivot pin to lock the tongue scraper into alignment with the handle for use as a toothbrush.

Abstract: A tile grout brush for cleaning grout stain comprising a main body having a handle portion and a brush head with a plurality of brush bristles extending from said brush head and a scraper structured for applying force and motion to said bristles against grout and tile and removing excess grout stain, residue and other unwanted substances there from.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a radial array arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice. A radial array may be strategically disposed in an off-axis arrangement within other cleaning elements on the head.

Abstract: A dental apparatus includes a substantially longitudinal housing having a distal end, a proximal end having a tooth brush attached to it, and a tongue scraper attached to the housing. The tongue scraper can be attached to the inside or the outside of the housing. It can be fully extended during storage or in a roll form. The tooth brush can be an electric tooth brush. The tooth brush may also include a light source. The housing may also include vents along a portion thereon so that the tongue scraper may be cleaned and air dried during storage. The tongue scraper may extend outwardly from the distal end of the housing, perpendicular to the housing, or in a manner resembling a bow.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus is disclosed which has a handle that has a proximal end portion that receives a scraper and a distal end that connects to a cleaning head. The scraper can be removed for use as a separate cleaning device. The handle is telescopically retractable and connects to the cleaning head through a flexible neck. The cleaning head is removable and uses micro-fiber material.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an espresso machine includes a brush head attached to a neck. The brush head includes a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to that of the neck. The neck extends along a first longitudinal axis for a length and is attached to a handle section that includes a second longitudinal axis which extends away from the brush head at a greater angle than the neck. A plurality of annular rings prevents scalding water from traversing past the neck and reaching the handle section, where a user is adapted to grasp the apparatus. A protrusion is included, as desired, to clean the orifice of a steamer wand. Various possible enhancements include ergonomic grip surfaces on the handle section, replacement component parts, and dual cleaning surfaces.

Abstract: A wiping plate (1) for accommodating a replaceable wiping cloth (2) is disclosed. The wiping plate (1) includes an essentially plate-shaped support plate (3) with an elastically resilient foam member (4) that can be fixed to the bottom face thereof. The foam member (4) is provided with at least one recess (5) inside which at least one non-elastic plug (6) is arranged. The at least one plug (6) is connected to the support plate (3) and has a length that is smaller than the height of the foam member (4) in the unstressed state. The plug (6) can at least be brought in contact with the side of the wiping cloth (2), which faces away from the wiping surface, by applying pressure to the support plate (3) and the compressed foam member (4).

Abstract: An improved peeler or scraper is disclosed with a pivoting head that can be pivoted between a longitudinal position where the cutting or scrapping blade is in general alignment with the handle to a transverse position where the cutting blade is disposed perpendicular to the handle or in a “T” configuration.

Abstract: A multiple ridge tongue scraper the width of the tongue is pivotally attached to a recessed portion on an end of a toothbrush opposite the brush end. A pair of protrusions are positioned on the bottom of the tongue scraper with one on each side of the pivot pin. The pair of tongue scraper protrusions snap into a pair of mating lateral dents, one on each lateral side of the pivot pin to lock the tongue scraper at a right angle to the handle for use as a tongue scraper. The pair of tongue scraper protrusions snap into a pair of mating longitudinal dents, one on each longitudinal side of the pivot pin to lock the tongue scraper into alignment with the handle for use as a toothbrush.

Abstract: An oral cavity cleaning device comprises a brush (2) for cleaning teeth, having a brush (2) body (3) equipped with bristles sheet element (5) with an extended shape, attached to the brush (2) by means for removably connecting the tongue cleaning device (12) to the brush (2) body (3). The present invention also relates to a tongue cleaning device (12) which has a flexible thin sheet element (5) with an extended shape.

Abstract: A scraper assembly adapted for removable attachment to a paintbrush.

Abstract: A snow tool for removing snow from vehicles having a telescopic handle and a brush disposable either longitudinally or transversally. The telescopic handle has first and second members connected in a sliding relationship and providing retracted and extended states of the handle. The snow tool has a pair of arms provided with bristles and movable between a closed position where the arms extend along the handle and an open position where the arms extend transversally thereto. The snow tool is provided with a compression spring for urging the first and second members into the extended state, and first and second locking devices for locking the first and second members with respect to each other in the retracted state and in the extended state respectively. The snow tool also has third and fourth locking devices for locking the arms in the open position and in the closed position respectively.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a tissue cleanser. The tissue cleanser may be a pad composed of an elastomeric material. The pad is disposed on the head on a surface opposite the tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of nubs extending for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of conically shaped nubs. A tissue cleanser can be used to reduce oral malodor problems and remove oral epithelial cells.

Abstract: The present invention is a handheld and highly mobile device with paddle extensions adapted to be comfortably inserted at the same time between a user's toes. The paddle extensions can be moved in an up and down sliding motion for massage or cleaning of inter-toe surfaces. The paddle extensions provide massage in one embodiment and scrubbing or cleansing in another embodiment. In a cleansing embodiment, the invention device incorporates a readily cleaned or disposable glove that form-fits over the paddles. The glove is made of absorbent material with a smooth to coarse outside surface to facilitate cleaning and/or scrubbing.

Abstract: Devices for cleaning the human tongue and methods for making such devices are disclosed. The tongue cleaning device may include a tongue scraper and a tongue scraper guide. The guide may be a in a fixed position or it may be a movable drum roller guide. The surface of the scraper guide may be smooth or it may have protrusions, indentations or bristles. The tongue cleaning device may also consist of a tongue scraper, tongue scraper guide, and tongue brush.

Abstract: A combination tool for cleaning the bristles of a paintbrush includes a plurality of wire strands arrayed on said base in rows and columns, at least one blunt-edged scraper blade arrayed on said base in transversely disposed relation to a longitudinal axis of the tool, and a plurality of comb teeth arrayed on said base between the handle and the wire strands and the at least one scraper blade. The tool performs three functions at one time so that the amount of time required to clean the bristles is one-third the time required to use all three tools separately. The tool increases productivity and reduces the number of paintbrushes that must be purchased in a given time period.

Abstract: A razor cleaning device particularly suited for multi-bladed disposable razors, comprising a brush and at least two sets of teeth supported by a handle. One of the sets of teeth of said device extend from the handle at an oblique angle. The second set of teeth extend from the opposite side of the handle at equal but opposite oblique angles. Therefore, the teeth on each side to point in equal, but opposite directions. Further, the teeth in each set are tapered in a stepwise fashion to coincide with the offset parallel blades of a razor. This allows each set of teeth to align with and clean several blades of the razor simultaneously. A cloth-like tail is also attached to the device for wiping and cleaning the blades and razor during or after cleaning with the brush and teeth.

Abstract: A utility brush including a plastic body with plastic bristles and a grip portion. A stainless steel pick device is molded into the grip portion of the plastic brush body which may be used as either a pick or a scraper.

Abstract: A tool for removing ice, snow and other debris from a vehicle or other surface has an extension handle with telescoping ends. On one end of the handle there is an oblong head carrying a broom on one surface and a squeegee on the opposite surface. The head is rotatably mounted on the handle to provide both a linear cleaning motion and an arcuate motion. On the other end of the handle is a bifurcated extension carrying a scraper and a toothed cutter.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a tissue cleanser. The tissue cleanser may be a pad composed of an elastomeric material. The pad is disposed on the head on a surface opposite the tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of nubs extending for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of conically shaped nubs. A tissue cleanser can be used to reduce oral malodor problems and remove oral epithelial cells.

Abstract: A long handled scraper clamped onto a broom and/or dustmop handle.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a plaque eradicating toothbrush series having a set of toothbrushes 12, 22, 28 with multiple functions and can be provided with interchangeable brush heads or in one piece. Both sides of the toothbrush comprise either brushes 12 or one side brush and the opposing side an inner mouth cleaner or tongue scraper 22, 28. The present invention 10 is comprised of plastic, rubber and synthetic bristles. The device 10 provides effective and efficient brushing, excellent oral hygiene resulting in fewer cavities, healthier gums and fresher breath. Some of the benefits of the present invention 10 are no wasted brush strokes, convenient angled design at 18 of handle 20, simultaneously cleans upper and lower teeth, removes plaque and bacteria and germs from the tongue and mouth walls and helps freshen breath.

Abstract: A combination grill care tool for cleaning a barbecue grill cooking surface includes a tool head having an upper surface and a lower surface. A handle having a proximal end and a distal end extends from the tool head such that the distal end opposes the tool head. A push-pull scraper disposed on the upper surface of the tool head extends from the tool head. The push-pull scraper has a first blade and a second blade. The first blade and the second blade are adapted to engage and break loose residue on the barbecue grill cooking surface. A method of use is also provided.

Abstract: A container apparatus, for storing sheetrock mud, includes a lid portion and a container portion attached to the bottom of the lid portion by an air-tight seal. The container portion includes a floor portion and wall portions projecting upward from the floor portion. The lid portion is attached to top portions of the wall portions. The floor portion includes four straight floor sides which form a rectangle, and four planar trapezoid-shaped wall portions project upward from the four straight floor sides. Preferably, the four planar wall portions slope outwardly from the four straight floor sides. The lid portion includes a snap-fit connection with the container portion. The scraper member has a length which is at least as long as a sheetrock blade and, when the lid portion is removed from the container portion, can be used for scraping excess sheetrock mud off of a sheetrock blade.

Abstract: A grill brush assembly comprising an elongated handle portion, a head portion integral the head portion and extending from a forward end thereof constructed of rigid material such as but not limited to wood or molded polymeric material. The invention includes a plurality of bristles extending downward from the lower surface of the head portion, and a grill scraper fixedly attached to the forward edge of the head portion by suitable attachment means. The scraper of the present invention has an upper edge for scraping the uppermost surface of a series of grates, and an opposing pair of hook-like extension portions extending from opposite sides of the scraper. Each extension portion forms a pair of scraping faces for simultaneously engaging an uppermost surface of a single grill grate and the lowermost surface of an adjacent single grate.

Abstract: A multifunctional cleaning implement having a collapsible, telescoping handle interconnected to a head assembly. The head assembly includes front and back panels which interlock with or are integrally formed with cleaning implements, such as a squeegee, a brush, a sponge, and/or an ice scraper. The handle is pivotally interconnected by a sliding ball and socket joint to a channel in the head assembly so that it may be collapsed into a stored position within a cavity in the head assembly, or extended from the head assembly and pivoted into an open position perpendicular to the head assembly. A resilient member formed in the channel biases the ball joint to selectively maintain the handle in the open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grill cleaning tool that is comprised of a handle portion and a cleaning head portion with a removable brush head and scraper blade. The handle has a rubber grip and a hanger eye for storage when the tool is not in use. The cleaning head portion is wedge shaped to keep the cleaning head up and away from the flame. A brush head is attached vertically to the bottom of the cleaning head by a series of split snaps. Attaching the brush head vertically allows for added strength during the forward and backward motion during cleaning. A scraper blade is attached horizontally to the front of the cleaning head. Both the brush head and the scraper blade could be manufactured in a variety of sizes to accommodate any type of grill.

Abstract: A toothbrush that provides, besides the conventional bristles for brushing the teeth, other basic periodontal components recommended by dentists for perfect cleaning, massaging and stimulating the gum tissue, all in one single, convenient artifact. The brush component is molded into one end of the handle, in conventional manner, and the opposite end of the handle contains two parallel cylinders for housing the two periodontal tools which are extended and retracted with buttons, one on each side of the handle, through a slit in each cylinder wall, establishing a means for this movement. The buttons engage two sliders, the ends of each hold extension tubes that capture and retain the dental tools and provide replacement capabililty. Each cylinder contains a hinged close-out cover for protection of the periodontal tools from contamination and loss of the cover.

Abstract: A portable, hand-held device is employed to clean the tongue. The device includes a housing configured to be grasped by a user during a tongue cleaning procedure, a fibrous brush configured to clean tongue surfaces as the brush is moved against the surface of the tongue, and a motor assembly configured to vibrate the brush as the brush is moved against the surface of the tongue. The brush has a height that is substantially less than the width thereof, such that the configuration of the brush minimizes the elicitation of a gag reflex when the device is used to clean the tongue.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle portion formed with a neck at one end thereof and extending along a first longitudinal axis. A head section is coupled to the neck. The head section includes a plurality of first cleaning members provided on a first head side thereof which extends outwardly from the first head side generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis. The head section further includes a second cleaning member provided on a second head side thereof opposite to the first head side. In order to reliably clean the tongue surface, the second cleaning member includes a plurality of flat-tipped conical-shaped cleaning elements which extend outwardly from the second head side of the head section generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis. Alternately, the second cleaning member can include a plurality of grated cleaning elements which extend outwardly from the second head side of the head section generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A tool for removing ice, snow and other debris from a vehicle or other surface has an extension handle with telescoping ends. On one end of the handle there is an oblong head carrying a broom on one surface and a squeegee on the opposite surface. The head is rotatably mounted on the handle to provide both a linear cleaning motion and an arcuate motion.

Abstract: A paintbrush and can opener combination includes an elongated handle that has a first end and a second end. The second end includes an elongated forward edge. A plurality of bristles is attached to and extends away from the forward edge. An elongated plate has an attached end and a free end. The attached end is positioned within the handle and attached thereto such that the plate extends outwardly from the first end of the handle. The plate has a bend therein positioned generally between the free end and the handle.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a first cleaning member attached to a lower end of an elongated rod, and a second cleaning member mounted slidably on the first cleaning member. The second cleaning member is slidable in a transverse direction relative to the rod between an extended position, in which the second cleaning member is moved away from a free end of the first cleaning member, and a retracted position, in which the second cleaning member is moved toward the free end of the first cleaning member.

Abstract: An all-sided mouthbrush A device for cleaning a the mouth of a user. The all-sided mouthbrush device includes a handle including a first end having first and second sides, bristles extending from the first side, and an alternate cleaning device connected to on the second side, wherein the bristles clean teeth of the user and the alternate cleaning device cleans a the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. The alternate cleaning device may be in the form of one of a plurality of parallel ridges, a plurality of columns of tuft-shaped bristles, a plurality of spade headed bristles, a scouring pad-like surface or a plurality or off set rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble crystals for scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user.