Abstract: A snow and ice removal tool including a brush assembly, a handle assembly, and a vehicle assembly. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a simple solution to snow and ice buildup on vehicles. The snow and ice removal tool is a multi-tool comprising an elongated handle including a rubber mallet on one end. On the opposite end of the elongated handle is a scraper blade as well as a brush integrally formed adjacent to the scraper blade. The scraper blade and brush can be used to remove snow and ice from the surface of the vehicle. The rubber mallet can be used to knock snow build up from the under carriage of vehicles.

Abstract: A hair care device for use in untangling hair includes a body portion and a plurality of substantially parallel flexible bristles made of soft plastics material and projecting from the body portion. The bristles are arranged such that over at least a part of the area of bristles, some of the bristles are of shorter length. The bristles and the shorter length bristles are interspersed over the at least part of the area of bristles.

Abstract: A dental floss insertion device for inserting an end of a length of dental floss into an enclosed oral space. The device may include a body and a tip attached to the body and cooperating with the body to define a floss guide path. A first roller may be positioned on a first side of the guide path and a second roller may be positioned on a second side of the guide path. The second roller may be moveable toward and away from the first roller to open and close a nip that receives the length of floss, thereby allowing a user to apply a compressive force on a piece of floss located between the first and second rollers while simultaneously rolling the second roller to advancing the end of the length of floss along the guide path, through the distal orifice, and into an enclosed oral space.

Abstract: A thin-film coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating substrates in outdoor applications. The innovative thin-film coating applicator assembly is adapted to apply performance enhancement coatings on installed photovoltaic panels and glass windows in outdoor environments. The coating applicator is adapted to move along a solar panel or glass pane while applicator mechanisms deposit a uniform layer of liquid coating solution to the substrate's surface. The applicator assembly comprises a conveyance means disposed on a frame. Further disclosed are innovative applicator heads that comprise a deformable sponge-like core surrounded by a microporous layer. The structure, when in contact with a substrate surface, deposits a uniform layer of coating solution over a large surface.

Abstract: An ergonometric utility handle having a main body portion having an end that fits in a cupped palm and concavities emanating from the end that lengthwise substantially conformingly receive palm sides of a thumb and at least one finger. The concavities are widely dish shaped or bound and defined by gently sloped surfaces disposed in laterally outwardly spaced relation to the utility object or a mounting element therefor and against which the thumb and finger or fingers can be positioned and pressed to control and exert useful mechanical advantage. Additional features include a cantilever element against which a finger can be pressed to enhance control and mechanical advantage, an ability to remove and reorient a utility object, such as to reverse the diagonal cut of a brush tip, and an ability to attach an extension in one or more ways.

Abstract: This invention relates to an evidence collection and storage apparatus for use in forensic examination and sample collection processes. The apparatus consists of a container and a swab, the swab including a handle portion, shaft portion and a removable head portion, wherein the container includes a cavity adapted to store an object or substance, a lid including a portion of nanomesh and a swab head portion removing means that engages the head portion of the swab within the cavity, enabling the head portion of the swab to be removed or partially removed from the shaft portion of the swab and stored in the container.

Abstract: A tool having two adjacent blades, for working fluent materials such as cement, plaster, and epoxies in corners and other angled areas, is shown and described. Each blade is angularly adjustable with respect to an included angle defined between the two blades. The tool may have right and left blade portions pivotal along abutting or adjacent edges, and a linkage including a releasable clamp to establish and secure desired working angles between the right and left blade portions. The tool has two pivot axles, one for supporting each of the right and left blade portions.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that has a handle configured to provide flexion in a first orientation but to provide rigidity in a second orientation. In this manner, the user can use the handle in the first orientation to allow the cleaning device to flex into hard to reach places and can use the same handle in the second orientation to apply differing levels of cleaning force.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a gearing housing part and accessory equipment. The gearing housing part has at least one machine-side contact element. The accessory equipment has at least one accessory-equipment-side contact element. The machine-side contact element and the accessory-equipment-side contact element can be releasably connected to each other.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for leading edges of airfoils, in particular airfoil profiles of aircraft or spacecraft, has a cleaning device that is provided with at least one cleaning member and is intended for applying mechanical pressure to a planar region of an airfoil, and has a drive having at least one drive element, which drive moves the cleaning device along the surface to be cleaned. It is proposed to adhesively hold the cleaning device on the airfoil by the at least one cleaning member and/or for the at least one cleaning member to have a sticky surface and for the at least one cleaning member to be dimensionally stable and have flexible contours.

Abstract: According to examples, a machine may include a base housing and a handle assembly mounted to the base housing and extending at an angle from the base housing along a handle plane. The handle assembly may include a mating component having a plurality of slots arranged at multiple angular positions along a slot plane, the slot plane being parallel to the handle plane. The mating assembly may also include a handle segment rotatably mounted to the mating component, the handle segment housing a locking member, in which the handle segment is rotatable along the slot plane relative to the base housing and the locking member is removably insertable into a first slot of the plurality of slots when the handle segment is in a first angular position and is removably inserted into a second slot of the plurality of slots when the handle segment is in a second angular position.

Abstract: A versatile cleaning device is provided that can be easily configured for a number of different cleaning tasks and in a number of different positions. The device allows the user to change and/or replace to the cleaning head and/or the cleaning member carried by the head. The device allows the user to change a first angle between the handle and the extension arm via a pivot assembly. Further, the device allows the user to secure the handle to an extension device for greater reach and cleaning range. Accordingly, the cleaning device allows for even increased reach and cleaning range, as well as allowing the device to be folded for easy and compact storage/shipping.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to construction tools. The present invention includes tools used for applying mastic or mud to a work surface, for example, a corner finishing tool that may have a quick engage/disengage ball and socket feature that automatically stays open and automatically closes and locks. Various embodiments may include a universal and interchangeable working/running blade and cooperating frame design. The frame design may be partially held in place with a face or top plate. Various embodiments may include a multiple tension spring design with one or more adjustment arm(s) for varying the tension on the frame(s) and blade(s). Various embodiments may include flat internal walls to accommodate the one or more adjustment arm(s). Various embodiments may also include a input port cone with ball for attachment to, for example, an applicator box, that may be formed from multiple parts that may be made from different materials.

Abstract: Apparatus for spraying a material on a surface comprises at least one elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end, at least one spray nozzle mounted at the distal end of the elongate member for spraying the material in a spray pattern, the spray nozzle being connected to a spray material input at the proximal end of the elongate member, a camera mounted at the distal end of the elongate member and connected to a camera output at the proximal end of the elongate member, the camera being arranged to capture images of the spray pattern, and a control mechanism arranged to control the operation of the spray nozzle from the proximal end of the elongate member.

Abstract: A cover having internal securing bendable rods is provided. The cover may have a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, a front and a back. The front and the back of the cover may each have an internal sleeve which receives a durable elongated securing metal rod. The rods may be bendable so as to allow the user to bend the rods into virtually limitless positions including bending the rods partially around an object for securing the cover in a desired orientation. A padded sleeve may fit over the bendable rods to provide protection. The cover is especially suitable for using in connection with various strollers, cribs, car seats, highchairs or the like and may provide warmth and shade to a child. The cover is also ideal for adults in numerous situations, such as for use on a beach.

Abstract: A handheld device provides personal assistance for hygiene of the foot, toes, and toenails for persons unable to bend sufficiently at the waist to reach their feet. The handheld device includes a handle slat and a toe slat. The slats can rotate relative to each other using a hinge pin to extend to a length sufficient for a person to accomplish personal hygiene to the foot, toes, and toenails. The handle slat includes a handle to grasp the device. The toe slat includes an operating end having a thinner flat end to fit between toes and one or more corner balls to reach the interstitial space between and under the web connection of adjacent toes. A gauze applicator sock or tube covers the operating end to be used to perform actions for personal hygiene to the foot, toes, or toenails.

Abstract: A screed assembly for a paving machine is disclosed. The screed assembly includes a screed plate having a front edge, a first plate positioned in front of the front edge of the screed plate. The first plate defining having a first thickness. A temperature sensor is coupled to the first plate. The temperature sensor is configured to determine a temperature of a paving material, whereby the temperature of the paving material is measured before the paving material comes into contact with the screed plate.

Abstract: A fingernail brush that includes bristles that are angularly adjustable by a user of the brush. In one embodiment, the fingernail brush includes a housing and a bristle assembly having a bristle support and at least one row of bristles. The bristle assembly is rotatably coupled to the housing so that a user can rotate the bristles to a desired relative bristle angle. In some embodiments, the bristles are present in a bristle channel formed as a recess in a face of the housing. The angular adjustability of the bristles allows a user to set the bristles to a relative bristle angle appropriate for the way the user intends to orient their fingertips relative to the fingernail brush. In some embodiments, a fingernail brush of the present disclosure may include one or more vibration generators that cause bristles to vibrate at a sonic frequency, an ultrasonic frequency, or both, to enhance cleaning efficacy.

Abstract: An adjustable paint roller assembly for facilitating ease of painting includes a frame that is complementary to and reversibly couplable to a tubular core of a roller cover. A first arm is coupled to and extends angularly from a first end of the frame. A distal section of the first arm is positioned substantially parallel to the frame. A terminus of the first arm is positioned substantially equally distant from a second end and the first end of the frame. A second arm is pivotally coupled to the first arm and extends from the terminus. A selector is coupled to the first arm and the second arm. The selector is positioned to position the second arm perpendicular to the distal section. The selector also is positioned to position the second arm linearly with the distal section.

Abstract: Briefly stated, a broom is provided that can be used to move, sweep, clean dirt, debris, water, or other matter. The broom comprises a head, a connector mounted to the head and a handle having one end mated to the connector and extending away from the head. The head comprises a rigid frame and a bristle package which is removably secured to or received in the frame. The frame thus provides structure and rigidity to the bristle package. The bristle package can have a length greater than, generally equal to, or shorter than a length of the frame.

Abstract: A mop module for a robot cleaner may include a module body detachably coupled to a cleaner body; and a mop mounted to the module body, and configured to wipe a floor as the cleaner body moves. The module body may include a hook protruding from the module body, and detachably mounted to the cleaner body by being elastically deflected; and a pressing member installed at the module body so as to be moveable in opposing directions, and configured to elastically deflect the hook.

Abstract: An articulated tool holder on an extension pole. The device uses an extension pole with a pivoting tool holder on the end of the pole. The tool holder is connected to a sliding hand grip on the extension pole, movement of which causes the tool holder to rotate so the tool can be used in different positions from the extension pole.

Abstract: A fingernail brush that includes bristles that are angularly adjustable by a user of the brush. In one embodiment, the fingernail brush includes a housing and a bristle assembly having a bristle support and at least one row of bristles. The bristle assembly is rotatably coupled to the housing so that a user can rotate the bristles to a desired relative bristle angle. In some embodiments, the bristles are present in a bristle channel formed as a recess in a face of the housing. The angular adjustability of the bristles allows a user to set the bristles to a relative bristle angle appropriate for the way the user intends to orient their fingertips relative to the fingernail brush. In some embodiments, a fingernail brush of the present disclosure may include one or more vibration generators that cause bristles to vibrate at a sonic frequency, an ultrasonic frequency, or both, to enhance cleaning efficacy.

Abstract: A mop frame with a base, a first extension that is slidably coupled to the base, a second extension that is slidably coupled to the base, a first lock that is mounted to the base, and a second lock that is mounted to the base. The first extension and second extension are each operable to slide with respect to the base between a retracted position and an extended position. The first lock and second lock are operable to releasably lock the first extension and second extension, respectively, to the base in any position between the retracted position and the extended position.

Abstract: A hand tool having a step down mechanism. The hand tool includes a step down mechanism having a plate with two opposing ends. The plate also has an upper surface and a lower surface. The step down mechanism has an upper tube located near the first end and projecting from the upper surface and a lower tube located near the second end and projecting from the lower surface. The hand tool also includes an upper shaft affixed to the upper tube and a lower shaft affixed to the lower tube. The lower shaft has a hand tool implement affixed to an end of the lower shaft. The upper tube is sized and shaped to receive and hold the upper shaft and the lower tube is sized and shaped to receive and hold the lower shaft. The step down mechanism may include a handle projecting upward from the upper tube.

Abstract: A foldable spin flat mop (100) is disclosed that comprises a handle (10); and a mop head (20) connected to the handle. The mop head comprises: at least two independent cleaning plates (21), which together being able to form a coplanar and flat cleaning flat surface; and a connection mechanism disposed to rotatably connect the at least two independent cleaning plates to the handle. The connection mechanism comprises: a plurality of seats (23) provided respectively at the at least two independent cleaning plates; and at least one joint member (24) connecting the plurality of seats; wherein each of the at least two independent cleaning plates is rotatable with regard to the joint member, such that the at least two independent cleaning plates each is capable of freely rotating relative to the handle.

Abstract: A fluid sprayer includes a rigid fluid conduit extending along a conduit axis between longitudinally opposed open conduit first and second ends. A spray nozzle having a fluid-expulsion bore is connected to the conduit second end such that the nozzle can pivot about a nozzle-pivot axis that extends orthogonally to the conduit axis and fluid introduced into the conduit first end is expelled through the fluid-expulsion bore. An attachment-mounting arm is connected to the fluid conduit for pivotal movement about an arm-pivot axis having a component of spatial extension orthogonal to the conduit axis and being longitudinally non-displaceable relative to the rigid fluid conduit. Moreover, the attachment-mounting arm is selectively lockable into a plurality of discrete angular positions relative to the conduit and configured to removably retain a surface-engaging attachment designed for engaging a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: The wire of the interdental treatment part is inserted into a shaft opening of the injection molding tool, preferably into a strip of the injecting molding tool such that said treatment part projects with a mounting section thereof into a cavity connected to the shaft opening. Preferably, a first cavity section is configured is configured on the strip, and a second cavity section is configured on a cavity body, to with the strip abuts at least during the injection molding process. After injection of plastic into the cavity, and after the at least partial curing thereof, the handle part thus formed is moved by a distance in the direction against the cavity along with the interdental treatment part, and the handle part is removed from the opened injection molding tool.

Abstract: Device for cleaning a surface, particularly a floor, comprising: a cleaning head comprising at least a first surface and a second surface having an angular offset relative to each other about a transverse direction, a hinge comprising a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion which are movable relative to one another in rotation about a hinge axis parallel to the transverse direction, and a switching system, interposed between the cleaning head and the hinge and adapted to move the hinge between a first position near the first surface and a second position near the second surface.

Abstract: A surface cleaning device generally includes a nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the nozzle, and a handle coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint. The cleaner housing defines a longitudinal axis. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably store the handle at a position offset from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of using and making apparatuses that may clean concave and convex surfaces are discussed. The apparatus may be capable of substantially contacting and cleaning concave, convex, planar, and non-planar surfaces.

Abstract: A dispenser, liquid applicator with a flexible (hand-manipulated) gripping end and a second brush head end with rotatable bristles. It further includes an elongated central chamber into which may be added soap, shampoo, cleaner or another liquid/lotion for dispensing through a plurality of apertures in the brush head end. Rotation of the brush head bristles can be accomplished electrically (via a battery powered motor mechanism) or by the passage of water into and through the applicator's handle element.

Abstract: A cable removal device comprises a body comprising a head portion and a rear portion, the rear portion adapted as a handle portion, the head portion comprising a bent portion extending from a front end of the head portion, the bent portion further containing tabs surrounding a gap that extends inward from the front end, the gap adapted to allow the bent portion to extend over a latch release tab of a cable connector device while the latch release tab is maintained in a latched position, without contact therewith until a subsequent movement of the body causes the body to contact the latch release tab and thereby move the latch release tab into a released position that disengages the cable connector device from a commodity connector device.

Abstract: A hand tool assembly, such as a push broom, includes an elongated work head defining a width and having a slot formed therein extending in a direction along the width. A handle includes an end portion slidably mounted in the slot such that the end portion is movable between a first position and a second position. A fastening mechanism releasably secures the end portion of the handle to the work head when the end portion is in the first position.

Abstract: An adjustable paint brush pole has a brushing head attached to a handle. Disposed on the handle is a pivoting joint, allowing the brushing head to be angularly positioned relative to a base portion of the handle. Additionally, the base portion of the handle is internally threaded for receiving a threaded portion of an extension pole.

Abstract: A trowel includes a blade and a handle that is moveably coupled to blade. Further, the trowel includes a cam mechanism that is supported by one of the blade and the handle and is operable to engage the other of the blade and the handle. The cam mechanism is actuatable to change a position of the handle relative to the blade.

Abstract: A formable handle toothbrush has a handle portion that allows a user to heat and form the handle to the shape of their hand to provide for more secure grip of the toothbrush. In one embodiment, a hand formable toothbrush has a toothbrush head attached to a shank that can be inserted into a socket within the toothbrush handle. This configuration allows for the use of replacement toothbrush heads. This makes manufacturing of higher cost handles more economical, as the formable handle portions would not be thrown out when the toothbrush head needs replacement. To customize the formable handle portion, a user may simply place the toothbrush, or handle portion of the toothbrush, in boiling water for a period of time and then remove the toothbrush handle, allow it to cool to a safe temperature and then grasp the handle to form it into the shape of their hand.

Abstract: An oral care implement is described herein. The oral care implement includes a base and a first grip member. The base has a gripping region and an oral engaging region. The base has an aperture extending therethrough. The first grip member at least partially overlays the gripping region of the base and has a plurality of gripping elements. The first grip member also has a at least one opening exposing a guidance element. The guidance element includes a protrusion and a ring surrounding the protrusion.

Abstract: In order to create a toothbrush having a head part with bristles and having a handle part, such that the head part is movably connected to the handle part by means of a spring-like device and such that the device comprises a web which extends through the device and with which the head part is connected to the handle part in one piece, the head part being connected to the handle part by a spring-like device, such that the head part executes an approximately parallel displacement under load. The proposed device has an elastic supporting element with an opening, and the supporting element comprises a supporting web which borders the opening and together with the web, when a load is applied to the head part, produces an approximately parallel displacement of the head part from an initial position into at least one load position together with the web.

Abstract: A handle for a cleaning tool such as a floor mop comprising at least two handle segments attached to each other by a flexible connector such that the handle has one configuration in which it is rigid and another configuration in which it is flexible. In one exemplary embodiment, a movable rigid sleeve extends over the entire flexible connector and a portion of each handle segment such that it prevents the flexible connector from bending. When the movable rigid sleeve is moved to a position where it does not extend over the flexible connector, the flexible connector can bend relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle, to allow easy access under cabinets or furniture.

Abstract: A broom assembly is provided. The broom assembly includes a broom head which comprises an elongated back plate and a plurality of bristles extending from the back plate. The broom assembly also includes an elongated mounting plate which is attached to the back plate and extends over a longitudinal end of the back plate. A handle receiving bracket is attached to the mounting plate, projecting the same direction from the mounting plate as the broom head. The handle receiving bracket comprises at least two receiving cavities for attaching a handle. The broom assembly further comprises an elongated handle for insertion in the handle receiving bracket.

Abstract: The oral hygiene device, particularly a toothbrush, has in the neck part, a cavity, which is closed off from the surroundings and in which a snap dome is arranged. This snap dome produces an acoustic warning signal when a limiting bending of the neck part is exceeded as a result of a limiting pressing force with which the head part is pressed, for example, against the teeth and gums is exceeded. On the one hand, this has the effect of protecting the snap dome, usually produced from metal, from corrosion and, on the other hand, the cavity serves as a resonance chamber to amplify the warning signal.

Abstract: An ergonomic sweeping device that can be used with one hand while providing a user with proper biomechanical alignment and support, which can reduce muscular strain, fatigue, and the potential for injury.

Abstract: An adjustable holder assembly for removably holding, articulating, and rotating painting tools may include a handle assembly. An articulating arm may be pivotally coupled to a proximal end of the handle assembly and may be configured to allow both the articulating arm and a tool handle housing to be simultaneously angularly adjusted from a longitudinal axis of the holder assembly to any position from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The tool handle housing may be configured to removably secure a handle of a painting tool at least partially therein. The tool handle housing may be removably coupled to the articulating arm such that the tool handle housing can be rotationally adjusted around a longitudinal axis of the holder assembly to any position from 0 degrees to 90 degrees; and a receiver end defining a channel.

Abstract: A duster or cleaning element holder that includes a duster head that can be mounted on the end of a handle and then rotated relative to the handle. The duster head can be swiveled to the left or to the right, either at certain angles or in a complete 360 degree rotation. The handle may include a telescoping feature to allow the handle to be lengthened to reach hard spaces or retracted for storage.

Abstract: An oral care implement having a flexible handle. In one embodiment, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a head; and a handle extending along a longitudinal axis and connected to the head, the handle comprising: a main body integrally formed of a rigid material, the main body comprising a rigid gripping section terminating in a bulbous body, a rigid neck section terminating in a basin, and a flexible strut having a first end connected to the bulbous body and a second end connected to a floor of the basin; a resilient material encasing the flexible strut; and the flexible strut and the resilient material forming a hinge about which the rigid neck section pivots relative to the rigid gripping section upon a force being applied to the head.

Abstract: A pole cleaning apparatus comprises an elongate handle portion engaged with a cleaning head. In certain embodiments, the cleaning head has a width shaped as a partial-tubular member and an opening extending along the longitudinal axis through which a pole is passed to engage the cleaning head with the pole to be cleaned. The cleaning head may include an inner arcuate surface configured to at least partially surround the pole. The apparatus also includes a mounting assembly designed to pivotably engage the cleaning head to the handle portion such that the handle portion is pivotable with respect to the cleaning head in at least one plane containing the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the apparatus may include a cleaning pad selectively engageable with the cleaning head.

Abstract: An adjustable holder assembly for removably holding, articulating, and rotating painting tools may include a handle assembly. An articulating arm may be pivotally coupled to a proximal end of the handle assembly and may be configured to allow both the articulating arm and a tool handle housing to be simultaneously angularly adjusted from a longitudinal axis of the holder assembly to any position from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The tool handle housing may be configured to removably secure a handle of a painting tool at least partially therein. The tool handle housing may be removably coupled to the articulating arm such that the tool handle housing can be rotationally adjusted around a longitudinal axis of the holder assembly to any position from 0 degrees to 90 degrees; and a receiver end defining a channel.

Abstract: A cleaning tool device for cleaning a desired area with a cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning tool device comprises a handle portion having a first end and a second end and a tool portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the tool portion releasably secured to the second end of the handle portion. A clip mechanism is mounted to the second end of the tool portion for releasably securing the cleaning implement. Upon positioning the cleaning implement in the clip mechanism, a user can manipulate the cleaning implement to clean in hard to reach areas.

Abstract: A hand trowel with an adjustable handle that enables a user to dig in confined spaces that would otherwise be too small to dig. The scoop can be configured in two positions. In the first position the handle is behind the scoop like traditional trowels. In the second position the handle is above the scoop so that it may be used to dig directly beneath the user in confined spaces.