Abstract: A brush of a cleaner comprising: a rotation shaft rotatably supported at a lower surface of a body; a brush hub fixed to the rotation shaft; and brush hair mounted at an outer circumference surface of the brush hub for sweeping dust and contamination of a floor, wherein the brush hair is composed of a first row arranged toward a shaft direction of the brush hub and divided into a first hair portion which is not contacted with a floor and a second hair portion which is contacted with the floor, and a second row sequentially arranged with the first row and divided into a first hair portion which is contacted with the floor by facing to the first hair portion of the first row and a second hair portion which is not contacted with the floor by facing to the second hair portion of the first row.

Abstract: The invention is a cleaning material for cleaning printing machines. The cleaning material is comprised of a fabric that has been impregnated with a cleaning composition having branched chain monobasic and/or dibasic esters that contain 2-ethyl hexanoate. The cleaning composition can also include additional low volatility solvents and surfactants. A particularly useful cleaning composition is comprised of isobutyl stearate in combination with branched chain monobasic and/or dibasic esters that contain 2-ethyl hexanoate. The cleaning material can be wound onto a roll that can be adaptable to fit commercially available printing machine cleaning devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a car washing brush, provided with means for lubricating and cleaning the brush bristles, which comprises a tubular body (2), supporting variously distributed bristles (3) and which can be coupled to a motor-reducing assembly for turning the tubular body. The main feature of the invention is that the brush comprises moreover, associated with said tubular body, a plurality of channels (10) for conveying a fluid therethrough, said channels having a plurality of nozzles (11), for spraying a fluid on the brush bristles, from the inside toward the outside of the brush.

Abstract: A brush device has a plurality of different size annular brushes encircling a single cylindrical brush. All brushes are mounted on a drive shaft associated with an electric motor which can be powered by a battery pack or by utility power. The cylindrical brush will fit into a water jet, while the annular brushes will clean the outside of the water jet. A brush head encircles the annular brushes and is located and shaped to engage a planar surface adjacent to the water jet being cleaned.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a support rotatably coupled to the handle for rotation by a drive motor mounted in the handle and a cleaning element mountable on the support. The cleaning element a flexible mat fixed about the support or about a core mountable on the support. An auxiliary cleaning element attachment may be mounted on the end wall of the support. A liquid container may be mounted in the support or used to form the support to dispense fluid to the cleaning element disposed about the support.

Abstract: A hand-held motorized household cleaning apparatus that includes a housing, a battery located in the housing, a motor located in the housing and connected to the battery, an output drive shaft connected to the motor, a cleaning attachment coupled for movement with the output drive shaft and a liquid delivery system with a pressurized reservoir. A flexible adapter is also provided.

Abstract: A hand-held fruit and vegetable surface cleaner/remover (10) includes a handle (11), a motor (14) housed within the handle, an output shaft (15) extending from the motor, and a surface cleaning or removing utensil (20) attached to the output shaft and surrounding a portion of the output shaft.

Abstract: An In-Situ Landing Light Cleaning Apparatus is disclosed. Also disclosed is an apparatus that permits the user to easily and thoroughly clean landing light lenses without the need for their removal and transportation to a remote cleaning machine. The apparatus has a cylindrical arrangement of brush bristles directed inwardly from a cylindrical substrate. The cylindrical substrate may be attachable to a conventional power drill or other rotating power tool by a shaft such that the cylinder can be power-rotated. The cylindrical brush member having the brush bristles is detachable so that new bristles can be installed when wear and tear mandates it. The cylindrical substrate further has a closed top end portion having a flat bristle brush insert for cleaning the top surface of the lenses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cohesive progression of various sizes and shapes and styles of tooth and gum cleaning devices which are ideally suited to each stage of a child's physical and psychological development, and which maintain elements of familiarity to the child from stage to stage to make the progression less dramatic and less stressful to the child and to the caregiver.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool for cleaning an anode in a coating machine. The anode cleaning tool has a rotary brush driven by a driver such as a cordless power drill. The rotary brush and the driver are connected to a support structure and an adapter which allows the tool to be joined to a shaft associated with the coating machine. The tool further includes a light source connected to the support structure for enabling an operator to see an anode as it is being cleaned.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for the cleaning of magnetic tape cartridge drive, particularly such as removable data-storage media tapes, and especially an arrangement and method of providing a disposable cartridge retention spring cleaning tool.

Abstract: An electro-motion toothbrush includes a case where a driving unit is installed. First and second toothbrush support rods are flexible and rotated by the driving unit in directions opposite to each other. First and second toothbrush heads are connected to upper ends of the first and second toothbrush support rods, respectively. First and second toothbrush bristles are implanted to interweave with each other along a lengthwise direction of the first and second toothbrush heads and not to cross each other during operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cleaning of contaminated accelerating or guiding electrodes of ion sources used for ion generation by desorption. A cleaning plate is used that has an outer contour similar to that of a standard sample support plate, and may be equipped with cleaning scrubbers that can be moved out when necessary to contact the electrodes. The scrubbers may include soft covers, and can carry out the cleaning by dry rubbing or with the help of high-boiling solvents for the matrix substances. The moving out of the cleaning scrubbers can be controlled by external light pulses from a laser or video camera spot light. Alternatively, the cleaning plate may be equipped with spray nozzles connected to a reservoir of cleaning fluid which is sprayed onto the electrodes, and the evacuation of the ventilated ion source chamber may be used to initiate the spraying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device for use in the kitchen sink having a drive shaft, joint assembly, a housing and a storage rack. The drive shaft rotates about an axis of rotation which is defined by the joint assembly. The drive shaft includes an applicator for cleaning a surface. The applicator may be in the form of a sponge, pad, scourer, brush or other cleaning tool. The surface may be that of a dish, glass, piece of cutlery, cooking utensil, pot, pan or other tableware.

Abstract: Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a two layered electromotive tooth brush which comprises a casing, a connecting head, a positioning seat, a water-proof bush, an axial tube, an axial tube seat, an axial cover, a driving shaft and a brush. A switch unit is controlled to drive a motor to rotate. The rotary shaft of the motor causes the axial tube to rotate and the water-proof bush does not rotate so as to rotate the driving shaft. One end of the brush is connected to the driving shaft and another thereof is pivotally connected to the axial seat of the protecting mask. The brush is rotatable for brushing. Moreover, hairs of the brush have round cross section. In use, the hairs rotate through the round periphery instead of rotating leftwards or rearwards. Thereby, it has a better cleaning effect.

Abstract: A copper pipe cleaning assembly has an interior cleaning member and an exterior cleaning member, which are easily joined or separated as required, depending on the area of the pipe to be cleaned.

Abstract: A power operater “golf-maid” golfshoe cleat cleaning tool. Having a rotating brush connected by a steel hexgon shaft on one end of the brush and two pins on the forward end, to be used to remove and or replace the leats quicker and eaiser than the existing equipment. The “golf-maid” can also be used by the golfer after he is through playing to clean his shoes before placing them in his vehicle. In order to keep the vehicle clean, the “golf-maid” is battery operated and can be carried in the golfers bag.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning tool is powered by commonly available batteries. An output shaft of the tool includes an expandable coupling, such as, for example a set of swaging cams. Torque delivery arms radiate outward from the output shaft. For example, the torque delivery arms are carried by a hub. The hub is attached to the output shaft with a pin and acts to secure a power train to a housing of the tool. The torque delivery arms are received in slots or interdental spaces associated with a cleaning head. Torque is delivered to the cleaning head with a reduced stress concentration. The cleaning tool is associated with a compact stand. The stand can be incorporated into a housing of the tool. For example, a battery compartment door can include the stand. Alternatively, the stand can be a separable item. A separable stand can accommodate a plurality of cleaning heads.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning tool is powered by commonly available batteries. Preferably a momentary switch selectively delivers power from the batteries to a motor. An output shaft of the tool includes an expandable coupling, such as, for example a set of swaging cams. Torque delivery arms radiate outward from the output shaft. For example, the torque delivery arms are carried by a hub. The hub is attached to the output shaft with a pin. The hub also acts to secure a power train including the motor and output shaft to a housing of the cleaning tool. The torque delivery arms are received in slots or interdental spaces associated with a cleaning head. Torque is delivered to the cleaning head with a reduced stress concentration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool for cleaning an anode in a coating machine. The anode cleaning tool has a rotary brush driven by a driver such as a cordless power drill. The rotary brush and the driver are connected to a support structure and an adapter which allows the tool to be joined to a shaft associated with the coating machine. The tool further includes a light source connected to the support structure for enabling an operator to see an anode as it is being cleaned.

Abstract: A toothbrush design which more effectively permits bristle penetration into the spaces between tooth and gum for removal of plaque and food debris lodged within these spaces. The toothbrush design incorporates a rotatable brush disc having a plurality of radially outward extending bristles but where the width of the bristle disc and number of bristles are preferably limited so that the bristle tips can penetrate into the space between tooth and gum and preferably be of sufficient length to penetrate to the bottom of the space.

Abstract: A toothbrush design which more effectively permits bristle penetration into the spaces between tooth and gum for removal of plaque and food debris lodged within these spaces. The toothbrush design incorporates a rotatable brush disc having a plurality of radially outward extending bristles but where the width of the bristle disc and number of bristles are preferably limited so that the bristle tips can penetrate into the space between tooth and gum and preferably be of sufficient length to penetrate to the bottom of the space.

Abstract: A preferably non-electric, non-mechanically actuated toothbrush is provided having a generally U-shaped appearance with a rotary brush located, during use, on each side of a tooth to be cleaned. The brushes are configured to rotate about an axis which is parallel to the long axis of the tooth to be cleaned, and essentially perpendicular to the buccal and lingual gum line, of the user. The brushes are preferably held in contact with the teeth and gum tissue by a resilient section of the toothbrush. In this fashion, a pushing and pulling motion during brushing results in a rotational motion of the brushes. An improved method for cleansing teeth, cleaning the opening to the gingival crevice area, and stimulation of the gingival tissue is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrically-driven portable dirt scrubber which is portable, and conveniently usable for diverse portions of the body while effectively scrubbing off foreign matters from the skin without any damage to the skin, thereby keeping the skin clean while providing a massage effect. The dirt scrubber includes a main body having a handle configured to be grasped by the user, a connecting assembly connected at one end thereof to the handle and configured to be longitudinally adjustable in length, and a head pivotally coupled to the other end of the connecting assembly, a power supply mounted in the main body and charged with electric power supplied from an external power source, a motor configured to be driven by electric power supplied from the power supply in accordance with a drive signal, thereby rotating the head, and a contact member attached to the outer surface of the head, and adapted to remove foreign matters from the skin of the user in accordance with rotation of the head.

Abstract: A copper pipe cleaning assembly has an interior cleaning member and an exterior cleaning member, which are easily joined or separated as required, depending on the area of the pipe to be cleaned.

Abstract: A cartilage fragment removal device and method permits the removal of articular cartilage fragments, without undue risk of harm to the healthy cartilage surface. The device consists of a brush attachment located at the end of a shaft, which shaft is in turn coupled to a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism imparts a desired brushing motion to the brush attachment, the bristles of which are brought into contact with the articular cartilage fragment during an arthroscopic procedure so as to cause the fragment's removal. The removed fragment is then suctioned from the joint cavity, preferably using a suction tube that is integral to the cartilage fragment removal device.

Abstract: A personal cleaning device for cleaning and deburring the hands of a user. The personal cleaning device includes a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly has a housing. The housing has a first end and a second end. A peripheral wall is coupled to and extends between the first and second ends. A first shaft has a first end, a second end, a distal portion and proximal portion. The distal portion is located adjacent to the second end. The first shaft is generally positioned in the housing. The first end of the first shaft is in communication with a motor in the housing. The second end of the first shaft extends out of the second end of the housing such that the distal portion is outside of the housing. A brush extends from the distal portion of the first shaft. An actuating means for actuating the motor is mounted on the housing. The actuating means is operationally coupled to the motor. A power supply is operationally coupled to the motor.

Abstract: Automatic equipment (1) to wash, disinfect, dry and stimulate the dairy animals'teats and in particular of dairy cows, comprising a washing part (3) supplied with an opening (5) to introduce the teat to be washed, containing two counterrotating brushes at horizontal axis (7a) and (7b) and spray devices (29) for the detergent and sanitizing solution, characterized in that it has a cup-like brush (8), placed below the two counterrotating brushes (7a) and (7b), with a rotation axis perfectly coincident with the entry of the teat in the equipment. To allow the two counterrotating brushes (7a) and (7b)to adjust to the teat conicity which is more accentuated near the udder, they are supplied as well with automatic devices for lateral movement of the rotation axis.

Abstract: A hand-held motorized utility brush for grooming animals and collecting hair from furniture. The hand-held motorized utility brush includes a support member having a handle portion, an angled intermediate portion, and an end portion and a bore extending therethrough; and also includes a motor securely mounted at the end portion of the support member and including a rotatable shaft; and further includes a plurality of bearings mounted about the motor; and also includes a sleeve rotatably mounted about the bearings and having a side wall and a plurality of brush retaining members spaced about and disposed in the side wall; and further includes a brush member being removably and rotatably mounted about the sleeve and being engageable with the rotatable shaft; and also includes a switch and a battery member for energizing the motor.

Abstract: A rotary brush cleaning device with interchangeable brush attachments including a power unit adapted for being held in a hand of a user. The power unit comprises a housing adapted for being gripped in the hand of a user, and the housing has an interior. A motor is mounted in the interior of the housing. An attachment mounting member is located in the interior of the housing, and a power source is located in the housing. At least one interchangeable brush attachment is provided for removably coupling to the power unit. The brush attachment includes a brush portion and an attachment base portion for removably mounting to the attachment mounting member of the power unit. The attachment mounting member has a mounting groove formed by an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface spaced from the inner wall surface. The mounting groove is substantially annular and peg members are located at diametrically opposite locations on the annular mounting groove.

Abstract: A powered cleaning brush for cleaning toilet bowl which has at handle with a source of electricity connect thereto. In addition the handle has a container for holding a cleaning solution and a trigger for supplying cleaning solution to the brush. The handle has an angled portion for enabling a user to clean under the rim of the toilet bowl and for cleaning the angled drain on the toilet. The trigger is positioned on the opposite side of the handle from the angled portion to make positioning the brush convenient for the user.

Abstract: A sweeping assembly for a machine having a handle generally comprising a first implement pivotally connectable to the handle; a strut assembly including a first arm member operatively connectable to the handle, a second arm member and a spring device operatively interconnecting the first and second members, and means for yieldably biasing the second arm member into a predetermined position relative to the first arm member; and a second implement mounted on the second arm member.

Abstract: An electrically operated tooth-cleaning device being provided with a handle part having an electric drive motor. A hanle part can be connected with an attachment provided with a cleansing tool, with the cleaning tool being capable of being caused to rotate by the drive motor. A first cleaning tool of a first attachment is capable of being connected directly with the drive motor, and cleaning tool of a second attachment can be couple trough a transmission with the drive motor.

Abstract: The hair brush includes an elongated member having a handle segment and a bristle substrate segment. The bristle substrate defines a cylindrical core having a smoothly curved, concave central region and radially larger end regions. A plurality of bristles are attached over the bristle substrate. The bristles have varying lengths such that the outer peripheral portions of the plurality of bristles define a planar surface, an arcuate segment of cylinder, or a complete cylinder. The bristles are distributed throughout the bristle substrate in a predetermined pattern. The bristles are disposed over the peripheral surface of the bristle substrate in one of two manners. In one embodiment the bristles are individually disposed on the bristle substrate in a series. In another embodiment, the bristles are segmented into groups of small bundles and these bundles are disposed on the bristle substrate in a series.

Abstract: A rotating brush cleaning apparatus is provided having grippable handle and a plurality of elongated brush attachments. The handle houses a rechargeable battery driven motor that drive an attached brush in a circular rotation. Each brush attachment is mounted on a central, elongated bendable plastic core. A first narrow brush attachment is relatively narrow and adapted to be used for cleaning baby bottles and tall glasses. A narrow brush scrubber attachment comprises and annular ring of rough scouring material that can be placed over the narrow brush attachment for cleaning any caked-on residue at the bottom of a baby bottle or tall glass.

Abstract: A method of removing glass particles adhering to an inner wall of a glass cartridge of an injection syringe. A helical brush remover made of polyhexamethylene dodecanediamide or a helical stone remover made of aluminum oxide and titanium oxide is inserted into the inner wall of the glass cartridge. The helical brush or helical stone remover rubs against the inner wall of the glass cartridge to remove glass particles as water is sprayed onto the inner wall of the glass cartridge.

Abstract: A round brush apparatus is disclosed for brushing a person's hair. The apparatus includes an elongate brush body having a first and a second end. The brush body includes a first member, which extends from the first end of the body towards the second end of the body. A plurality of bristles extends radially outwardly from the first member. A second member extends from the first member to the second end of the brush body. A handle portion has a first and a second extremity with the first extremity of the handle portion being drivingly connected to the second member of the brush body. The handle portion includes a handle, which extends from the second extremity of the handle portion towards the first extremity of the handle portion. A motor is disposed within the handle the motor being electrically connected to a power source. A tubular extension extends from the handle to the first extremity of the handle portion.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device comprises a rotating body 22 mounted to a rotating shaft 21 of an electric motor 14, an output shaft 11 resiliently supported via a resonance pin 25 to be swingable finely, a drive magnetic body 23 provided on the rotating body 22, and a driven magnetic body 31 provided on the output shaft 11 to face the drive magnetic body 23 so as to be out of contact therewith. The drive magnetic body 23 and the driven magnetic body 31 are composed of permanent magnets, and as the rotating body 22 revolves, a varying magnetic field is generated between the both magnetic bodies 23, 31 to cause vibration of the output shaft 11 at high speed. In this manner, there are provided a vibration generating device, which can be manufactured at low cost and efficiently transmits vibration, and an oral hygiene device using the same.

Abstract: A portable golf club head cleaning device comprised of a contoured housing allowing it to be easily held in the hand that has a plurality of brushes operated by a micro-motor and rechargeable batteries. The portable golf club head cleaner has an insertion slot for receiving a golf club head and either a manually operated or automatically operated switch for activating the system to rotate the brushes for cleaning debris from the face of the club. An exit port at the rear of the portable golf club head cleaning module discharges debris cleaned from the club face. Optional features include a circuit that permits boosting the speed of the brushes for club head cleaning and a method for moistening club head for cleaning stains from the club face. The golf club head cleaning module has a series of vertical and horizontal brushes forming a cavity for receiving a golf club head to simultaneously clean the face, the top, and the bottom of the club.

Abstract: A body scrubbing device for scrubbing and massaging the back and lower body of a user. The device includes a generally U-shaped housing having a spaced apart pair of arm portions and a main portion connecting the arm portions of the housing together. A scrubbing member is positioned between the arm portions of the housing. The scrubbing member has opposite first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends of the scrubbing member. The first end of the scrubbing member is rotatably mounted to a first of the arm portions of the housing and the second end of the scrubbing member is rotatably mounted to a second of the arm portions of the housing. A motor for rotating the scrubbing member about the longitudinal axis of the scrubbing member is provided in the interior space of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electric cleaning device to clean various household items. The cleaning device comprises a housing, a motor, a cleaning module, and a battery set. The housing has a handle and a chassis. The motor is installed in the chassis of the housing and comprises a rotating axle. The cleaning module has a cleaning head for cleaning various home appliance and home environment, and a connecting end installed on the rotating axle. The battery set is installed in the housing for driving the motor so as to rotate the cleaning module.

Abstract: A hand held power driven sweeper that is supported on brush assemblies. The brush assemblies are horizontally mounted on the end of a handle component. The brush assemblies are readily mounted and removed from the handle component. A power component on the opposite end of the hand component provides motive power for the brush assemblies. The brush assemblies have bristles selected from a diameter and length range to provide a bristle density that provides a desired sweeping action as well as support for the sweeper. The bristles are of the type that will have a slight break over to produce the sweeping action.

Abstract: A portable golf club head cleaning apparatus, having a housing (22), power source (24), motors (26, 28), a switch (30), rotary cleaning utensils (36, 38), and caps (39, 41), is utilized to clean the grooves formed in golf club heads. The power source (24) and motors (26, 28) are held inside the housing (22), and the switch (30) selectively connects the power source (24) with the motors (26, 28), which operate to rotate the cleaning utensils (36, 38). The caps (39, 41) removably connect to the ends of the housing (22) to cover the cleaning utensils (36, 38).

Abstract: The Club Cleaner is a golf device, utilized to deep clean club heads after every stroke of play. The Club Cleaner is a handheld, water resistant, rechargeable, battery operated module which can be attached to any existing golf apparatus. Club Cleaner is used by inserting a dirty club head into one side of the module. Activation occurs by the golfer pressing the power button after choosing one of two cleaning cycles. Multiple horizontal and vertical cylinders, coated with lines of bristles, facilitate a 180-degree cleaning platform. Through the use of gearing, the Club Cleaner cleans the entire club head simultaneously. This creates a channeled flow of residual debris out through the disposal portal at the opposite end of the module.

Abstract: A new Skin Rejuvinating System for exfoliating the user's skin thereby facilitating blood movement and reducing cellulite by utilizing a brushing means controlled at various rotational speeds depending on the sensitivity of the user's skin. The inventive device includes a motor encasement, a motor means secured within the motor encasement, a controller means electronically connected to the motor means, a power source electronically connected to the controller means, and a brushing means rotatably secured to the motor means.

Abstract: A submersible scrubbing device using a direct current electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries. The device has a longitudinal body, with the rotating brush tool positioned in line with the body, to allow the tool and the device to be inserted into narrow passageways. The housing of the device is designed to prevent water from entering the device. Variously configured scrubbing brushes or scrubbing tools are used with the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical toothbrush with a dual rotary brushing system and comprising a handle-forming body and a head fixed to the handle, which head is provided with two adjacent contra-rotating brushes of cylindrical shape and having substantially parallel axes. Each of the two brushes is driven by a flexible shaft situated in the head and supported, at least at its distal end, by a respective bearing mounted on a support that enables the two brushes to move apart one away from the other, then urging the brushes towards the other by a return effect.

Abstract: The mechanical roughening of the surface of a printing plate substrate comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy is carried out by wet brushing with the use of a cylinder brush 1 in which brush rows 2, 3 having bundles of organic fibers 22 and metal wires 33 are arranged side by side on the surface 7. The suspension used for the wet brushing contains from 5 to 80% by weight of abrasive particles in water.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed which includes an elongate body defining a handle, an elongate housing extending from the body and supporting a brush head at a distal end thereof, a drive shaft rotatably mounted within the housing and connected to the brush head, a motor disposed within the body and including a rotating output shaft, and a transmission assembly adapted to convert the rotational movement of the output shaft into reciprocating rotation of the drive shaft and brush head about a common axis of rotation.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided for cleaning a barrel of a gun. To this end, a portable, hand-held motor encased within a housing is connected to a shaft. The motor may be either AC or DC powered. The shaft is connectable to a coupling member and preferably secured to the shaft by a set screw. A second shaft is connected at an opposite end of the coupler. The second coupler is threaded to receive a threaded end of a brush. The brush, therefore, may be removably secured to the threaded end of the second shaft. When the brush is inserted into the barrel of the gun and power is provided to the motor, the shafts rotate allowing the brush to clean the barrel.