Abstract: Devices for cleaning the human tongue and methods for making such devices are disclosed. The tongue cleaner may include a tongue brush and a tongue scraper. The tongue cleaner may be of unitary injection molded construction. The tongue cleaner bristles may be tapered to a point for cleaning crevices of a human tongue, and the bristles may be angled or curved. The tongue scraper contains at least one blade for removal of undesirable material from the tongue by a scraping action. The tongue brush and tongue scraper may be combined into one unit or may be made and used separately.

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: The invention is used as a tool for cleaning horizontal channels in window sections that slide relative to each other. It is well known that such channels are very difficult to clean because of the close proximity of the individual window sections unless the whole window combination is taken apart. The tool consists of a thin blade having at one end thereof a hook to scrape away dirt that is lodged in the bottom of the channel. The other end of the blade has various brush elements mounted thereon that sweep the dirt or debris from out of the channel when the tool is slipped in between the windows.

Abstract: A multi-application art tool apparatus for use by paralytic or other physically challenged individuals. The art tool apparatus comprises a rod, at least one strap for attachment, and a plurality of art tools pivotally attached to the end of the rod with a nut and bolt assembly. The nut and bolt assembly allows for easy and multiple positioning of the art tool selected. Different art tools may be easily added or removed from the art tool apparatus.

Abstract: The combination tooth brush and tongue cleaner includes an elongated tubular handle portion having a first end which is closed and a second end opposite the first end which is open. A tooth brush portion extends linearly outwardly form the first end and has a plurality of upstanding bristles. A tongue cleaner takes form of an elongated, linear, flexible strip disposed in a cavity of the tubular handle portion. The strip has a proximal end attached to a movable retainer and a distal end connected to a finger puller which normally closed the open end of the handle portion whereby a finger puller is used to pull out the strip from the handle portion for tongue cleaning and push back the strip into the handle portion when tongue cleaning is complete.

Abstract: An ice scraper with brush and the glove, which has an anatomically designed handle grip. The ice scraper and the brush are mounted into the glove to protect the user's hand from snow, ice, water, and cold. The ice scraper blade and the brush are inserted into a fork branched handle, which is designed with a comfortable and firm grip to maximize the scraping force when applied to an ice covered windshield of a car. Glove is made out of waterproof fabric and internally can be insulated with any thermo-insulating fabric. The glove is provided with Velcro fasteners that are placed at the end of the glove. This prevents entering of the snow and ice into the glove.

Abstract: The present invention is a personal hygiene device. Specifically, the invention is a back maintenance device comprised of a brush head attached to a variable length handle. The brush head is attached to at least one abrasive element. In an alternate embodiment, a second abrasive element is attached to the brush head. Abrasive elements include bristle and porous structures. The variable length handle is both extendible from and retractable into a storage cavity within the brush head. The variable length handle is telescoping. One embodiment consists of fixed length tubular members slidably disposed and extending to form a rigid handle structure. An alternate embodiment consists of a coiled member slidably disposed along its length and extending to form a rigid handle structure.

Abstract: This invention relates a cleaning brush of the type used for cleaning cooking grills. The cleaning brush comprises a handle member with a brush portion mountable to and dismountable from the handle member. The brush portion has a mountable frame member and brush bristles extending from the mountable frame member wherein the mountable frame member has an upper contact surface, outer side contact surfaces, and a locating securement member. The handle member has a head portion with a lower contact surface for contact with the upper contact surface of the mountable frame member when the brush portion is mounted to the handle member. The head portion has an opening to receive the locating securement member for locking movement of the brush portion in the forward, rearward or lateral directions when the brush portion is mounted to the handle member.

Abstract: A cleaning brush device for preventing fatigue to the hand while cleaning. The cleaning brush device includes a panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge extending between the top and bottom surfaces. A plurality of bristles is attached to and extends away from the bottom surface of the panel. A gripping member is attached to the top surface. The gripping member extends upwardly from the top surface in an arcuate manner. The gripping member is contoured to the general shape of a hand.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly includes a canister housing a spring biased piston, a cartridge for storing dentifrice (toothpaste) releasably received in the canister, and a brush head attached to a stem that is connected to the cartridge. A passage extends through the stem and connects an aperture in the brush head with an interior of the cartridge. A normally closed valve controls the flow of the dentifrice through the passage which dentifrice is pressured by the spring biased piston.

Abstract: A roof brush and method of use. The roof brush comprises a horizontal arm pivotally attached to a vertical arm at a pivot assembly. A cleaning head is disposed on the vertical arm, and has bristles at a predetermined bristle angle to the horizontal arm to maximize the effectiveness of the instant roof brush in cleaning debris off a roof. The cleaning head also comprises a cleaning head horn to catch the cleaning head from falling off a roof in the event it is pulled to far during a cleaning stroke. Both the horizontal arm and the vertical arm may be made of a plurality of telescoping members, so the roof brush may be sized for the particular roof to be cleaned, then collapsed for storage or transportation. One alternate embodiment roof brush provides a hose attachment which permits cleaning solution to be discharged from the cleaning head at the bristles. Another alternate embodiment cleaning brush provides a bolt and butterfly nut to pivotally attach the horizontal and the vertical arms.

Abstract: A system for the cleaning of male and female terminals comprised within electrical connectors. The system is a small, compact, portable system that comprises at least one cleaning element wherein the cleaning element may be a brush cleaning element, or alternatively may be a helical cleaning element, and wherein the cleaning element may be used for the cleaning of female electrical terminals. Further, the system may comprise an additional helical cleaning element that may be used for the cleaning of male electrical terminals. The system further comprises enclosing structure that isolates the cleaning element, or elements, from the environment to prevent the dropping of debris from the cleaning elements into the pocket of a user carrying the cleaning system. The system further comprises a pocket clip for the carrying of the system.

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: An ice scraper comprising an elongated handle portion having a scraper blade mounted at one end thereof and a U-shaped yoke mounted at the other end thereof. The U-shaped yoke comprises a pair of spaced-apart yoke members which have a U-shaped arm or wrist engaging member secured thereto and which extends therebetween. An optional brush may be secured to the handle portion adjacent the scraper blade but disposed oppositely thereto. The ice scraper may be used as an ice scraper or as a snow brush.

Abstract: A tongue cleaner being fitted into a hollow opening inside the handle of a toothbrush. It is very accessible from the handle like a pocket knife. The material of the tongue cleaner is made of plastic, 0.5 mm in thickness, about 12 cm long, and 1 cm in width. The material can be easily bent in a v-shape pattern because in the center of the tongue cleaner there is a slight depression of 1 mm in the width of the material.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a user's tongue is disclosed. The tongue cleaning device includes an elongated handle that is sized and configured to be comfortably grasped by the user. A cleansing head is attached to the elongated handle having a brush portion. The brush portion has a plurality of flocked fibers. The brush portion may be permanently or removably attached to the cleansing head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning brush structure including an operation rod, a snow shovel, an angle adjuster, and a cleaning body. The angle adjuster includes a socket, two operation rings, a main base, two compression springs, and two press members. The angle adjuster can be used to adjust the usage angle of the operation rod. The cleaning body includes an elongated plate, a glass scraper, and a brush. The elongated plate has a first side formed with a scraper clipping groove for securing the glass scraper and a second side formed with a brush clipping groove for securing the brush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel applicator for topical anesthetics and a method using said novel applicator which provides for pain-free injections in mucosa by the application of a topical anesthetic followed by an injection limited to penetrate the mucosa only to the extent of penetration of the topical anesthetic. The method is accomplished by applying a topical anesthetic to the desired mucosal area by means of a novel applicator swab, comprising a handle on which is attached an absorbent material and an abrasive portion. The swab is dipped in topical anesthetic and placed at the desired oral location, where the abrasive portion is used to mildly abrade the oral mucosa. The application of the topical is then followed with an injection which penetrates the tissues only to the extent of penetration of the topical anesthetic.

Abstract: A tool for safely dislodging packed material from a discharge chute which includes an elongated shaft having a handle at one end and a probe tip at the other end. One or more plates depend from one side of the shaft intermediate the ends of the tool. The pointed probe tip is off center with respect to the center line of the shaft in a direction opposite the direction which the plate or plates depend from the shaft. The upper edge of the tool is preferably convex in configuration and may include a brush.

Abstract: A broom for cleaning surfaces or floors is designed with a device having a plurality of narrow slots through which the bristles of the broom are threaded. The device is able to slide along the handle of the broom such that the span of the bristles projected from the slots of the device can increase or decrease. When the span of the bristles increases, the bristles are less stiff and the broom is suitable for gentle brushing action. As the span of the bristles decreases, the bristles stiffen, allowing the broom to be used for heavier brushing action. The device can also be set in a position such that the working ends or free ends of the bristles are completely sunk inside the slots. At this position, any dirt and dust that is trapped between the bristles will be pushed away from the bristles.

Abstract: This invention relates a cleaning brush of the type used for cleaning cooking grills. The cleaning brush comprises a handle member with a brush portion mountable to and dismountable from the handle member. The brush portion has a mountable frame member and brush bristles extending from the mountable frame member wherein the mountable frame member has an upper contact surface, outer side contact surfaces, and a locating securement member. The handle member has a head portion with a lower contact surface for contact with the upper contact surface of the mountable frame member when the brush portion is mounted to the handle member. The head portion has an opening to receive the locating securement member for locking movement of the brush portion in the forward, rearward or lateral directions when the brush portion is mounted to the handle member.

Abstract: An ice scraper with brush and the glove, which has an anatomically designed handle grip. The ice scraper and the brush are mounted into the glove to protect the user's hand from snow, ice, water, and cold. The ice scraper blade and the brush are inserted into a fork branched handle, which is designed with a comfortable and firm grip to maximize the scraping force when applied to an ice covered windshield of a car. Glove is made out of waterproof fabric and internally can be insulated with any thermo-insulating fabric. The glove is provided with Velcro fasteners that are placed at the end of the glove. This prevents entering of the snow and ice into the glove.

Abstract: A footwear cleaning apparatus includes a vertically oriented frame with an upper frame for supporting the user that is standing while cleaning the footwear. The apparatus receives water from a garden hose and provides a control valve for regulating the water flow while the user is standing upright. The water is directed upwardly through a foot platform on the lower frame, and also through a lower brush onto the footwear sole, the resulting splash causing water to wet two side brushes that are oriented to bear upon the sides of the footwear. A scraper assembly is also on the lower frame and provides a horizontal scraping edge and two vertical scraping edges for the sole and sides of the footwear, respectively. After the water is turned off a drain outlet allows the device to be drained.

Abstract: Devices for cleaning the human tongue and methods for making such devices are disclosed. The tongue cleaner may include a tongue brush and a tongue scraper. The tongue cleaner may be of unitary injection molded construction. The tongue cleaner bristles may be tapered to a point for cleaning crevices of a human tongue, and the bristles may be angled or curved. The tongue scraper contains at least one blade for removal of undesirable material from the tongue by a scraping action. The tongue brush and tongue scraper may be combined into one unit or may be made and used separately.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprises an elongate hollow tube. Bristle wires are bundled together and inserted fully into the tube, leaving a portion of the bristle wire projecting beyond a first end of the tube. The projecting portion of the bristle wire is trimmed to form a wire bristle brush. The first end of the tube is crimped to secure the bristles in place. When the bristles wear out, the end of the brush is uncrimped and a new length of bristle wire is pulled out of the tube. The tube is recrimped and the new bristle wire sheared off to form new bristles. The second, opposite end of the tube can be cut at an angle to form a scraper tool. Alternatively, screw threads can be formed at the second end of the tube to removably receive other types of cleaning or scraping apparatus.

Abstract: A foot care device for removing build-up and diminishing calluses. The foot care device comprises a frame and one or more blades connected to the frame at an angle thereto. The device may further comprise a brush attached to the frame.

Abstract: Grill brushes and methods of use thereof are disclosed. A representative grill brush includes a cleaning head. The cleaning head includes an abrasive pad and a plurality of bristles on a bottom side of the cleaning head. The plurality of bristles extends through the abrasive pad.

Abstract: A tool (10) for removing ice, snow, and general debris from vehicles. The tool (10) broadly comprises an elongated handle (14) having opposed first and second ends, a brush head (12) pivotally coupled to the first end of the handle (14) by a pivot mechanism (16), and a scraper (18) attached to the second end of the handle (14). The pivot mechanism (16) comprises a spring-loaded knob (46) which may be easily actuated with one hand and whose large proportions make operation by gloved hands convenient. To pivot the brush (12), an operator merely depresses and turns the knob (46) of the pivoting mechanism (16). Two pair of detents (21), arranged 90° to one another, lock the brush (12) into a first position, in which the brush is aligned with the handle (14) and may be used with a sweeping motion, or a second position, in which the brush (12) is perpendicular to the handle (14) and may be used with a pushing or pulling motion.

Abstract: A broom for cleaning surfaces or floors is designed with a device having a plurality of narrow slots through which the bristles of the broom are threaded. The device is able to slide along the handle of the broom such that the span of the bristles projected from the slots of the device can be increase or decrease. When the span of the bristles increases, the bristles are less stiff and the broom is suitable for gentle brushing action. As the span of the bristles decreases, the bristles stiffen, allowing the broom to be used for heavier brushing action. The device can also be set in a position such that the working ends or free ends of the bristles are completely sunk inside the slots. At this position, any dirt and dust that is trapped between the bristles will be pushed away from the bristles.

Abstract: A combination foxtail brush and retractable razor blade scraper used in various types of flooring and wall construction. The combination brush and scraper eliminates the need for a separate brush and a separate scraper. The combination includes a razor blade slide slidably mounted on a handle base of a brush handle. The brush base includes a handle grip. Brush bristles are attached to and extending downwardly from the bottom of the handle base. The handle base includes a first end and an enlarged second end. A razor blade is removably attached to one end of a razor blade slide. The razor blade slide includes a push button mounted on and extending upwardly from an opposite end. A base cap is removable attached to the handle base. The base cap has a first end and an enlarged second end with wrap around sides. The wrap around sides are slidable received around the enlarged second end of the handle base. The push button of razor blade slide is received through an opening in the first end of the base cap.

Abstract: A cleaning device. The device includes a hollow shank having a first guide member at a front end and a second guide member joined with and perpendicular to the first guide member. A head is releasably coupled to the front portion of the shank. The head includes a longitudinal bar having an engagement member on the surface at the rear end. The engagement member is guided along the first guide member to move to the end prior to being rotated a predetermined angle about the shank clockwise or counterclockwise so as to urge against either end of the second guide member for securing the shank to the head. A first cleaning member is on one side of the head, and a sleeve put on the joint of the bar of the head and the front portion of the shank. This cleaning device with replaceable head can reduce the manufacturing cost and storing space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning brush structure including an operation rod, a snow shovel, an angle adjuster, and a cleaning body. The angle adjuster includes a socket, two operation rings, a main base, two compression springs, and two press members. The angle adjuster can be used to adjust the usage angle of the operation rod. The cleaning body includes an elongated plate, a glass scraper, and a brush. The elongated plate has a first side formed with a scraper clipping groove for securing the glass scraper and a second side formed with a brush clipping groove for securing the brush.

Abstract: A multi-purpose brush incorporating structure which permits the selective performance of a plurality of cleaning operations with a single brush is disclosed. The brush includes a body with depending side and end legs and which has a first series of relatively soft flexible bristles thereon and a second series of bristles thereon which are shorter and stiffer. The body also has a roughened area comprising a plurality of short, stubby projections disposed on a part of the top surface of the brush and at least a part of the side legs. The body also has opposed depending end legs, at least one of which terminates in a tapered or sharpened point and an apertured mounting leg to facilitate storage of the brush when not in use. In another embodiment the roughened area is disposed on one of the side legs and an apertured mounting and cleaning extension extends outwardly from one of said end legs. This extension tapers to a sharpened distal end for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A convenient helper attachment device adapted for use in combination with cleaning apparatuses/units is for use as a universal back up for the cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus has a near end for being held by a user and a far end for supporting the attachment device. The helper attachment device has a head portion and coupling mechanism including a clamping assembly comprising a pair of clamping members dimensioned for coupling with the cleaning apparatus/unit. Tabs, each provided with an aperture, extend upwardly from the upper end of each clamping member. A fastener extends through the apertures of the tabs for securement of the pair of clamping members to the helper attachment device. The clamping assembly is couplable to the attachment device and the head portion is adapted for coupling to a cleaning apparatus/unit.

Abstract: A breath system appliance includes a planar thin elongate body having an applicator head at one end and a scraper head at the other end. The applicator head carries a troche having an oral hygiene and/or breath freshening active constituent. The active constituent may include an antibacterial agent, an antiseptic agent, a flavoring agent, an oxidizing agent and an anesthetizing agent. The active constituent is applied as a coating to dorsal surfaces of a user. The scraper head is applied against dorsal surfaces of the user to dislodge food debris and other odor generating matter from the dorsum of the user after application of the troche, before application of the troche, or both before and after. The appliance may be packaged in a sealed packet.

Abstract: The device for cleaning the inside of an oral cavity includes a cleaning member having bristles on an upper surface for brushing purposes and a scraping edge extending along a rear edge of a lower surface for scraping the tongue and/or interior surfaces of an oral cavity. The scraping edge is formed by an upstanding ridge which extends from the lower surface a distance of from 1 to 3 millimeters. In some embodiments, the cleaning member may be straight while other embodiments the cleaning member may be bowed. Also, the cleaning instrument may have a single handle for holding the cleaning member or a pair of handles.

Abstract: A brush including a moulded handle and a support structure formed of a rigid thermoplastic material, the support structure including first and second keying structures provided on opposite sides thereof, the first keying structure having provided thereon a first cleaning element, the second cleaning elements extending in different directions away from the respective keying structures in substantially the same or parallel planes and wherein the first and second keying structures are elongate, having front and rear ends, the front ends being joined together to form an acute angle therebetween and the handle lies in a line which generally bisects the acute angle. There is also provided a combination brush and dustpan, the brush being constructed as described above, the dustpan including a recess which is dimensioned to allow the handle of the brush to be snap fitted into the recess to hold the brush in position.

Abstract: A combination ice scraper and snow removal assembly which has multiple blades in contact with the working/windshield surface to more efficiently remove ice and snow therefrom and reduce the amount of energy expended by the user to scrape and remove snow from the working surface. This combination ice scraper and snow removal assembly includes a main body portion having two ends thereof. A scraping assembly is provided at one end of the main body for scraping a frozen water material from a working surface. The scraping assembly includes at least three scraping blades with at least one of the scraping blades having a continuous blade edge and at least two of the scraping blades having toothed cutting edges. As a result, in a single swiping or scraping action of the user, ice or snow can be dislodged from the working windshield/surface by the scraping blade assembly and then cleared and/or removed from that dislodged location by the cleaning blade removal assembly in a limited path of travel.

Abstract: A grill cleaning brush and scraper having a replaceable cleaning bristle head with scraper blade. A second handle grip for improved leverage and force application permits more efficient cleaning with less effort. The device also provides a soft-grip handle and curved neck portion for improved comfort during use.

Abstract: A combination key chain, lottery ticket scratcher and brush and has fastener at one end to attach the scratcher to a key chain and a brush at the other end to brush away the scrapings from a lottery ticket. In addition, there is a second fastener which can be used to attach the scratcher to a vertical surface.

Abstract: A scraping tool system includes a scraping tool, tools, and a holster with pockets for receiving and holding the scraping tool and the tools. The scraping tool has a handle member, a rod, a spring mechanism, and a lever mechanism. The rod is sized to be fitted within a channel of the handle member and includes a tool attaching portion. The rod is attached to the spring mechanism which, in turn, is fitted between the rod and a base portion of the handle member which includes a tapping heel plate. The lever mechanism is mechanically coupled to the handle member and to the spring mechanism and is adapted to reposition the rod along the channel in response to a movement of a portion of the lever mechanism relative to the handle member. The tools each include a mounting portion formed such that the tool is mechanically coupled to an end portion of the handle member when the lever mechanism is in a tool securing position.

Abstract: A combination barbecue grill brush and mitt includes a barbecue grill brush and a heat-protective mitt. The grill brush comprises a body having a hand-fitting hand grip (10), an intermediate section (12), and a head section (14). The head section comprises a scraping edge (20) and a bristled surface (22). The intermediate section is angled so as to dispose the head below the hand grip. A mitt (16) is positioned about the hand grip, the mitt including a first end (28) having an opening to permit insertion of a hand of a user, a second end (30) having an opening for insertion of the hand grip of the grill brush, and an optional inner lining (24).

Abstract: An all-sided mouthbrush for cleaning a mouth of a user. The all-sided mouthbrush 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 the second side, wherein the bristles clean teeth of the user and the alternate cleaning device cleans a 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 of off set rows of bristle-like structures made of soluble crystals for scraping the tongue and inner side of the mouth of the user. A plurality of templates each including a respective alternate cleaning surface and a connecting device for connecting one of the plurality of templates to the second side covering said alternate cleaning device may be attached to the all-sided mouthbrush.

Abstract: A cleaning tool (10) for cleaning the grooves (102) on the face (101) of a golf club head (100); wherein the tool (10) includes a tool body member (20) having an inboard end (21) and an outboard end (22); wherein, the outboard end (22) of the tool body member (20) is provided with a plurality of elongated flexible metal tine members (30) having downwardly angled fingers (31) and pointed teeth (32) that are disposed generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool body member (20) wherein each tooth (32) is dimensioned to be received in one of the grooves (102) on the face (101) of the club head (100).

Abstract: A toothbrush with scraping bristles has a plural number of bristle clusters crisscrossly mounted on a block head. The tip of the bristle clusters has a contour mating with dental area. In the block head, there are provided with a scraping bristle stem which has a plural number of movable scraping bristles normally extendable out of the block head for moving to and fro in the gingiva sulcus to scrape off tartars formed on teeth surface. A plural number of spaced and triangle scraping flakes may be disposed on each scraping bristle to enhance the effect of scraping tartars and dental plaque formed in the inter-gingiva-sulcus. The toothbrush may be used manually or be driven electrically.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (10, 10', 10") includes a hand shield (14, 16, 16') with an attachment device (64, 68, 68') thereon for selectively attaching the hand shield to a cleaning tool (12, 12') for protecting a hand gripping a grip portion (32) of an elongated handle of the cleaning tool when the cleaning tool is manipulated to clean a surface such as a hot grill.

Abstract: A tongue scraper system comprising a handle having a pair of forks extending from a distal end of the handle wherein the forks are constructed of resilient flexible material with a spring loaded notched adjuster provided between the two forks which allows a user to adjust spacing between the distal ends of the forks. A blade notch is provided in the distal ends of each fork while a plastic or metal flexible tongue scraping blade is designed to be held in a curved configuration by the fork ends. A sure grip extended handle provides easy gripping.

Abstract: An ansate cleaning implement includes a base having front and rear faces with the front face including a socket of reduced thickness which receives a replaceable scrubber element. The scrubber element includes a support plate carrying bristles, a scrub pad or other cleansing medium. The socket is peripherally defined by a circumscribing boundary wall. A plurality of screws extend through transverse apertures in the base and into a support plate of the scrubber element to releasable retain scrubber element so that it may be removed for cleaning in a dishwasher, etc., replacement or substitution with an element having a different cleansing medium.

Abstract: A snow broom (10) includes a scraper element (12) and multiple sweeping elements (26, 36) positioned on opposite sides thereof. The scraper element (12) is in the preferred form of a sheet of relatively stiff plastic and includes serrations (22) formed on its lower edge (16). The lower edge (16) of the scraper element (12) is divided into a plurality of tines by cuts (24) extending from the lower edge (16). The inner sweeping elements (26) positioned adjacent to and on opposite sides of the scraper element (12) are formed from a sheet of foamed plastic of a flexibility to conform to the surface being swept and having a lower edge (30) parallel to and spaced slightly above the lower edge (16) of the scraper element (12). The outer sweeping elements (36) are formed from a sheet of extruded plastic to which snow does not have an affinity to stick. In addition to providing a sweeping function, the outer sweeping elements (36) provide protection and stiffening for the inner sweeping elements (26).

Abstract: A device for cleaning a tongue in the form of an elongated member including a head portion having a generally rectangular shape in plan view. A plurality of bristles extend from a lower surface of the head portion wherein a total of a length of the bristles plus a thickness of said head portion is less than about 1/2 inch. An elongated, arcuate handle portion extends from the head portion and is aligned such that a longitudinal axis of the handle portion is transverse with a longitudinal axis of the head portion. The device may also include a lip downwardly depending from the front of the head portion to retain accumulated debris as the device is pulled along the tongue.