Abstract: A circular ring shaped brush section for sweeping machines, and procedure for production of such brush section is provided. The individual wires (4) in the brush section are held in position mutually in an area close to the internal periphery of the brush section by means of a ring-shaped layer (7) of a thermoplastic material and by a ring (6) which is clamped round the wires (4) and the ring-shaped layer (7). The brush section can be produced as follows: a sheaf of wires (4) is first creased and cut to length whereafter the wires (4) are cut to accurate length and then a layer (7) of a thermoplastic material is moulded or extruded on one end of the wires (4). The wires (4) are then given the shape of a coherent wire matting. The material (7) is surface cooled in a cooling device (12) whereafter it is forced into shape in a compression and shaping device (13).

Abstract: A cleaning implement is disclosed, such as a mop, comprising a lengthwise arrangement of a bunch of strips made of absorbing material, wherein an end portion of said lengthwise bunch of strips is compressed together with the opposite end of said bunch of strips remaining free, said compressed portion having an injection molded core of thermoplastic resin penetrating said compressed portion and peripherally surrounding said compressed end of strips.

Abstract: A paint brush is disclosed herein having an apertured block retaining the heel of a plurality of bristles. A frame is secured to the block on one end and secured to a handle on its other end so as to define a cavity between the block and the handle for storing a bristle cleansing fluid during a cleaning procedure. A cover removably or pivotally attaches to the frame for introducing a selected cleaning solution or compound. An illuminating device detachably couples with the frame directing an illuminating beam immediately ahead of the bristles and the handle is configured with a lazy "S" shape to accommodate the natural hand grip of the user's hand during a painting procedure.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a brush having an integral bristle retention feature. One end of each bristle tuft to be inserted into a molded brush body is fused into a ball-shaped mass. The body is molded around the mass, thereby anchoring the tufts in the body.

Abstract: An embedment compound for a paintbrush or the like, together with a paintbrush construction and method of manufacture embodying the improved embedment compound. The embedment compound is a polyurethane composition having a crosslink density sufficient to render such compound acceptably resistant to all paint solvents.For example, a typical embodiment composition comprises a blend of Mondur MR with a prepolymer prepared from Pluracol TP-440 and Isonate 143L, and the blend cured at 100.degree. C. overnight.

Abstract: A machine for the manufacture of brushes having a bristle collecting station, a melting station, a welding station and at least one bristle bunch holder. The bristle bunch holder consists of a plate having hollow bristle holding sleeves thereon and comprising movement devices, with which the bristle bunch holder is successively aligned with the stations. A discharge station is provided in which ejector means are, during advancement of the bristle bunch holder, pushed through the bristle holding sleeves.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for manufacturing a body of fibers for use in a brush as well as the brush so produced. This process comprises inserting a plurality of fibers into an opening of a plate, separating the fibers into a plurality of fiber bunches or curtains, applying an adhesive to the end of the fibers which is at the base of the plate, and removing the body of fibers from the plate, such that the body of fibers contains at least one parallel space or passage between the curtains of fibers. The body of fibers is then inserted into a brush handle. This brush may be used to apply coating liquids such as paints and varnishes.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a handle and bristles mounted near one end of the handle. Each bristle has a core and a sheath of an elastomer, the elastomer being softer than the core material. The handle or at least the portion of the handle carrying the bristles, has a covering of an elastomer.

Abstract: A machine for the manufacture of brushes having at least one brush head mounting structure for brush heads. The mounting structure is pivotal about two axes and furthermore is longitudinally movable. The machine comprises a bristle bunch holder for holding bristle bunches and movement devices for guiding the bristle bunch to a brush head. Between the bunch holder and the brush head there is arranged at least two heating elements with contact heating surfaces thereon. The heating elements are provided on a movable heating-element carrier which can be moved between an engaging position, in which one heating surface is adjacent to the brush head and the other adjacent to the bunch holder, and a rest position, which lies outside of the range of movement of the bristle bunch holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a road sweeping broom constituted by a handle and a bundle of fibres fixed at one of its ends; according to the invention, the fibres of the bundle are constituted partly by synthetic fibres and partly by vegetable fibres. These fibres are bound together at one of the ends of the bundle and at least in one other zone distinct from said end. The invention finds particular application in the domain of highway equipment.

Abstract: Brooms made of synthetic fibers and having the necessary characteristics to be used for curling. Brooms of synthetic fibers wherein the essentially non-springiness of such fibers is compensated by inserting a resilient means within the bundle of fibers, such means being arranged to produce whipping as the usual curling broom without marring the ice. A flexible sheet is inserted between each side of the resilient means and the fibers. The fibers are loosely stitched or bound together to permit fiber flexing.

Abstract: A broom having an integrally molded plastic base member comprising a rectangular flange portion including a downwardly-directed circumferential flange portion extending around said elongated flange portion to provide a bristle-receiving opening therein. A plurality of bristles, arranged in a tightly held bundle, are bonded to said base within said opening by the intrusion of said plastic material between the ends of the bristles. A cover member is secured to the boss of the base by a snap-fit arrangement and the skirt of the cover engages the outer edges of the circumferential flange portion.