Abstract: An applicator used to evenly apply liquid tire dressing to the entire outer sidewall of a tire. The applicator includes a pad that includes an elongated, concave, curved lower surface that is complementary in shape with a portion of the sidewall. The pad includes at least one beveled, concave lateral edge that enable the tire dressing to be applied evenly to the areas of the sidewall adjacent to the wheel hub and to the compressed shoulder area of the tire adjacent to the ground. The pad is attached to a rigid base that includes a rigid handle aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pad and rigid base and that allows the user to easily hold the applicator perpendicular to the sidewall and move the applicator in long broad strokes in a circular pattern around the sidewall of a tire. An optional holding tray is also provided that temporarily stores the applicator and prevents the tire dressing from drying out.

Abstract: A tire applicator for applying treatment fluid to sidewall of a vehicle tire, which is constructed with an applicator head including a dispenser housing having a bottom distribution plate and an applicator pad affixed thereto, and which may be configured to complementally and releasably receive an associated container.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning fingers which includes, in the preferred embodiment, two interlocking tubes. Each tube is configured to accept a finger from the user. Within the first tube is a longitudinal brush used to clean the sides of the inserted finger as the tube is rotated around the finger. At an end of the tube is another brush which cleans the finger nail area while the tube is rotated. The second tube includes a soft brush is used to softly clean or buff the finger. Holes in the tube permit soap to enter and be used for the cleaning process. In one embodiment, soap is dispensed from a cavity in the tubes. In other embodiments of the invention, the bristles on the brushes are coated with an anti-bacterial agent.

Abstract: An applicator is configured to apply a substance on a portion of the human body and comprises an applicator element. The applicator element comprises at least two walls forming therebetween a cavity suitable for retaining the substance, at least one slot that extends along a longitudinal axis and through which the substance contained in the cavity is dispensed in order to be applied, and at least one opening whereby the cavity opens to the outside. In embodiments, the opening comprises at least one portion with a width in a plane extending transversely to the slot that is greater than a width of the slot in the same plane.

Abstract: A talc dispenser for cue sticks in which a housing having a talc storage cavity is formed with a through tubular passageway configured to allow insertion of a cue stick shaft. A metering element is movable to cause talc to pass out of said storage cavity and into the enclosed space to thereafter be deposited on an inserted cue stick by rubbing contact with a tube of bristle material rolled up within the through passage and on which the talc is distributed. A chalk block holder is received in a housing recess and a housing holder has a belt clip for convenient storage of the dispenser.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaning apparatus includes a pair of cylindrical chambers defined as an upper chamber removably attachable to a lower chamber. The lower chamber is provided within an internal golf ball cleaning fluid reservoir bounded upwardly by a lower surface of a semi-porous floor. The lower chamber further includes a half-spherical cavity embedded with semi-rigid scouring bristles. The upper chamber is of a generally hollow configuration and includes a half-spherical cavity embedded with semi-rigid scouring bristles. The semi-rigid scouring bristles snugly engage an entire standard dimpled golf ball surface when the upper and lower chambers are coupled together. The upper chamber is snapped to the lower chamber in a semi-interference-type fit. A fastener is mounted atop the upper chamber to facilitate removable connection of the golf ball cleaning apparatus to a standard golf bag.

Abstract: An improved lip product applicator for applying a pasty or semi soft lip product to a user's lips comprising a body is described. The body has a product reservoir extending therefrom. The product reservoir is generally hollow and has a tip extending from an end of the reservoir opposite the body. The reservoir has a means for discharging product contained therein through an orifice in said tip. The tip is made of a clear material that permits the user to view the color of the product contained therein. The tip is also tapered and retains its tapered shape as lip product is applied to a user's lips.

Abstract: A permanent ink marker for re-identifying insulated wire. The marker has a container for ink, and a nib that is disposed on the container and in communication with the interior thereof. The nib is provided with a slit that extends from an end of the nib that is remote from the container in a direction toward the container. The end of the slit remote from the end of the nib is preferably widened, and can have a circular cross-section. The end of the nib preferably has a notch where the slit starts.

Abstract: A wash mit assembly comprising a rigid or semi-rigid body, a hose coupling interconnected to the body, and a cloth removably connected to the body. The body includes an exterior surface that is generally concave in shape, a hose receiving recess formed in the exterior surface along its longitudinal axis, a strap extending transversely across the recess, and openings formed through opposing sides of the recess for receiving nozzles of the hose coupling therein. The cloth includes a drawstring stitched about its periphery and is removably connected to the body in complete covering relation to the body's inwardly facing surface. To connect the cloth to the body, the body is positioned on the cloth, and the drawstring of the cloth is pulled taut so that the edge of the body is encompassed within the edge of the cloth.

Abstract: A swiveling handle is attached to a square, rectangular, or oval curved base plate, with curvature selected to match the curvature of a vehicle tire sidewall. A pad containing the liquid or gel to be applied to a tire is attached to the underside of the curved base plate in order to contact the tire sidewall, so that one quick circular motion of the operator's hand applies the liquid or gel uniformly to the entire sidewall of the tire. A matching holder with a curved sponge or pad for resaturating the pad on the curved base plate may be included.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator for smoothly applying a liquid adhesive to a branch wire assembly tube before it is inserted into a main wire assembly tube of a wiring harness. The applicator applies a suitable amount of a liquid adhesive through discharge nozzles (9) immediately after a branch wire assembly tube is placed on a semi-cylindrical adhesive coating member (2). The adhesive supplied to a receiving surface (3) is applied to the branch wire assembly tube over its entire circumference by reciprocating pins (6) along engaging grooves (8) to pivot the adhesive coating member (2) along the circumferential surface of the branch wire assembly tube.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator capable is provided for smoothly applying a liquid adhesive to a branch wire assembly tube before it is inserted into a main wire assembly tube of a wiring harness. The applicator applies a suitable amount of a liquid adhesive through discharge nozzles (9) immediately after a branch wire assembly tube is placed on a semi-cylindrical adhesive coating member (2). The adhesive supplied to a receiving surface (3) is applied to the branch wire assembly tube over its entire circumference by reciprocating pins (6) along engaging grooves (8) to pivot the adhesive coating member (2) along the circumferential surface of the branch wire assembly tube.

Abstract: A corn buttering device comprising preferably a cylindrical container having a side wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall with an interior cavity being defined by the bottom wall and side wall, a strip of wiping material for removing butter from an ear of corn being positioned proximate an inlet to the cavity. Butter is placed in the container, melted and then an ear of corn is inserted in the cavity to apply liquid butter thereto with the wiping means permitting removal of excess butter upon withdrawal of the ear of corn.

Abstract: A butter melter and applicator (10) having a height in a range between ten inches and fifteen inches and a width in a range between three inches and five inches to accommodate the height and width of a corn cob. The container bottom (12B) has a container bottom cone (12BA) securely affixed thereto extending upwardly therefrom functioning to hold a distal end of a corn cob therein. The butter melter and applicator (10) further has a handle (14) attached to container side (12S). A lid (16) is sealably removably attachable to the container top (12T). The lid (16) has a lid knob (16A) rotatably mounted there through. A lid fork (16B), removably insertable into an opposite distal end of a corn cob, is securely affixed to the lid knob (16A) extending downwardly therefrom functioning to allow a user to place the butter melter and applicator (10) on a side and rotate the corn cob by rotating the lid knob (16A) thereby coating the corn cob with butter.

Abstract: A marker includes an enclosed housing with a marker tip of a marking element projecting from an open end of the housing. An aperture is formed through the marking tip, through which a wire may be journaled to mark the entire perimeter surface of the wire as the wire is pulled through the aperture.

Abstract: A clinical scrub brush device having an elongate tubular having an inner peripheral wall surface and having a finger opening at one end which may be flared. Internal bristles project radially from the inner peripheral wall surface for scrubbing of a finger or other object inserted into the internal chamber. A perforate structural member is located at an end of the elongate tubular body and has at least one puncture element. A scrub solution chamber having a quantity of liquid scrub solution is supported at one end of the elongate tubular body and has a movable wall to permit manual pressurization of the scrub solution and has a membrane wall preventing movement of the scrub solution into the internal chamber. The membrane is punctured when forced against the puncture element by scrub solution pressure for releasing scrub solution into the internal chamber.

Abstract: The invention is in a portable golf ball washer arranged to be maintained to a golfer's person, or to their golf bag or cart, and is useful for washing the surface of a golf ball during a round of golf The washer includes a pair of sections, that are preferably each a half sphere having a center open area therein to receive a half spherical washer pad fitted therein that itself includes a center half spherical opening formed to fit to the golf ball surface. The half spherical sections are connected to turn, one with the other, whereby the washer pads move back and forth over the surface of a contained golf ball, remove dirt and scruff marks therefrom.

Abstract: A tire protectant applicator for spreading a liquid such as a cleaning solution or rubber conditioning agent onto the sidewall of a tire, which is constructed of porous, pliable material, configured with a concave curved surface to complementally fit the sidewall of a tire, provided at its opposite end with a handle for gripping, and further provided with a cap for storing the applicator when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus having a reservoir storing a marking medium, a nib receiving the marking medium for transfer to the surface to be marked, and a guide to locate the strand to be marked in the proper orientation and against the nib. In a method of marking, strands of material are drawn through the guide and over the nib. The marking medium can be a select color for each individual strand to be marked. The reservoir and nib can be combined as part of a single unitary piece or marking element. The marker includes a marker barrel housing the reservoir and nib. The guide can be part of the marker barrel or nib. The marker barrel can be the same color as the marking medium or can have a select pattern for a select color of marking medium. The nib has a marking point extending from the marking barrel. The apparatus includes a removable cap which covers the exposed areas of the nib.

Abstract: A tire protectant applicator for spreading a liquid such as a cleaning solution or rubber conditioning agent onto the sidewall of a tire, which is constructed of porous, pliable material, configured with a concave curved surface to complementally fit the sidewall of a tire, provided at its opposite end with a handle for gripping, and further provided with a cap for storing the applicator when not in use.

Abstract: A portable hand-held golf ball washer includes a washer fluid reservoir within a sealed housing, a concave portion overcovered with a moisture retaining pad, and a valve with a spring closure openable by pushing a ball into the pad to permit flow of washer fluid into the pad.

Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to an applicator for use in translating a grip-enhancing substance onto a piece of equipment. The applicator is essentially tubular in nature and has a longitudinal slit along the length of the applicator thereby permitting a piece of equipment to be inserted thereto. The applicator has an absorbent inner component which is adhesively secured to the foamed exterior component, the inner layer having the grip-enhancing substance applied thereto. Through the application of a force, typically a squeezing action, onto the exterior of the applicator, a controllable amount of the grip-enhancing substance is transtarred from the inner component to the inserted piece of equipment.

Abstract: An improved surgical scrub brush for providing an aseptic skin condition for surgeons and other hospital personnel who participate in surgery. The scrub brush provides for the simultaneous and expeditious aseptic cleansing of the digital, inter-digital, and web areas of the hand as well as the forearm, while at the same time reducing or eliminating skin abrasion and trauma brought about by numerous scrubbings. The scrub brush includes a soft cleansing pad having channels that allow for simultaneous use so that the user can select either bristles or the soft cleansing pad to reduce skin trauma. Additionally, the brush includes an attached fingernail cleaner and reservoir for dispensing antiseptic soap or skin conditioners.

Abstract: A grip cleaning device is disclosed for removing debris, sweat and/or other foreign matter from the grip material on athletic equipment such as golf clubs, rackets of all kinds and handle grips on bikes and the like. The device includes tufts with working ends defining a cleaning surface for the grip and an integral cleaning liquid dispenser.

Abstract: A spray head adapted for directing an aerosol lubricant onto the wear points of a drive chain, such as a motorcycle chain. The spray head is designed to receive a supply tube connectable to the outlet port of an aerosol can. The spray head includes a recessed portion having a pair of concave cavities each having a fluid outlet for dispensing lubricant directly onto the lateral link plates of the chain, and a central protrusion having a planar guide surface adapted for travelling over the upper surfaces of the chain rollers.

Abstract: A pipe dope applicator apparatus (10) for coating the threaded ends (201) of pipes (200) having different diameters; wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of nesting apertured cup members (20) retained within the cap member (50) of the apparatus (10); and, at least one apertured cup member (20) captively engaged between a collar member (40) and a dope filled tube member (30); wherein, the collar member (40) is releasably attached to the tube member (30), and the cap member (50) is releasably attached to the collar member (40); and, wherein the apertured cup members have different sized openings to accommodate pipes (200) of different diameters.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for the removal of debris and subsequent cleaning of lug nuts for a wheel includes an elongate handle removably mounted to a socket, wherein the socket includes a cylindrical or alternatively, a conical configuration to receive an associated lug nut therewithin. Rotation of the socket effects a cleaning of an associated lug nut.

Abstract: A flexible bottle which serves as a fluid cleaning reservoir includes a cap that has a crosshead supporting a cleaning fluid absorbing material. A flow passageway is provided in the cap and feeds cleaning fluid to the absorbing material when the bottle is squeezed and the cap is distorted to open the flow passageway. The absorbent material has a longitudinal slit in its end surface through which a windshield wiper blade can be moved for cleaning the blade. A cover is mounted on the crosshead when the tool is stored. The device can also be used to clean the windshield.

Abstract: A plate member mounting an "L" shaped flange to a forward terminal end thereof defines a channel for receiving a ceiling fan blade therewithin, wherein the organization includes a handle mounted thereto. A modification of the invention includes a handle extension, wherein the handle includes a reservoir to effect projection of fluid into the plate structure of the apparatus and direct such cleaning fluid into a covering fabric to enhance cleaning of associated fan blade structure.

Abstract: A golf club handle renovating device for cleaning and for removing an outer, weather-hardened rubber surface of a golf club handle to expose an underlying supply rubber surface includes a tube containing a plurality of stiff plastic blades attached at one end to the inner surface of the tube. The blades project inwardly from the inner surface of the tube so that a second end of the blades define a longitudinal central void adapted to closely receive the handle therein.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an elongate cylindrical housing mounts a first and second cylindrical cap respectively at opposed terminal ends of the housing. The housing includes as matrix of wire brushes orthogonally mounted to each end of the housing, with a first end including a projection for positioning within a side mount terminal battery, with the second end providing a cylindrical cavity for receiving a terminal for securement to the associated side mount battery. A modification of the invention includes a central reservoir receiving a cleaning solution that is selectively directed through each terminal end of the housing for enhanced cleaning of the associated battery and connector.

Abstract: A device for cleaning contact lenses is disclosed which has a tubular or pen-like reservoir having an abradant tip having an external surface which is complementary to the general shape of a surface of a contact lens. A lens support member for supporting a contact lens during the cleaning process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for converting a squeeze bottle having a valved brush closure to a golf club and a golf ball cleaning system includes a ring for attaching the device to a flexible squeeze bottle, a combination collar and basin assembly for rotatably positioning golf balls and a strap therebetween.

Abstract: A portable hand-held golf club grip cleaner includes an elongate housing having open ends and a longitudinal slot. The housing contains a removable cleaning pad insert and also carries a reservoir and spring device to wet the pads. The golf club grip is insertable transversely into the pads through the longitudinal slot and can be drawn longitudinally through the pad. The device is conveniently attached to a golf bag.

Abstract: Hand-held chemical applicators are provided for applying chemicals such as herbicide to selected plants while surrounding plants are shielded from accidental contact. The chemical is forcefully applied by gripping or pressing a selected portion of the plant against an applicator pad containing the chemical. The amount of applied chemical is controlled by variation of the pressure or area of contact between the plant and the pad. Preferably a porous applicator pad is mounted between the distal portions of a pair of elongated tongs so as to define a shielded application zone. A supply of liquid is stored in a small bottle attached to the tongs. One of the tongs is hollow and contains the applicator pad and a channel for the liquid to flow from the bottle to the pad. The second tong is in the form of a resilient strip which the operator can press toward the hollow tong when maneuvering among plants and when grasping a portion of an undesired plant.

Abstract: An applicator apparatus (10) for coating the threaded end (201) of a section of pipe (200) with pipe dope (101) contained within an open receptacle (100); wherein, the applicator apparatus (10) includes a skirt member (13) having an outer peripheral portion (14) disposed adjacent the interior walls (102) of the receptacle (100) and a metering cup member (16) operatively associated with the skirt member (13) and having apertures sidewalls (19); wherein, the apertured sidewalls allow the metered passage of the pipe dope (101) from within the receptacle (100) onto the threaded end (201) of a pipe (200).

Abstract: A golf club cleaning device includes an elongated generally rectangular base having a first face provided with a concave recess lined with a sponge rubber material having an outer emery cloth layer. The recess is dimensioned to partially surround the grip of a golf club for abrading the golf club grip material to provide an enhanced grip surface. A plurality of bristles form a cleaning brush on an opposite face of the base. In a second embodiment, a stiff wire cleaning brush is formed on an end face of the base and an elongated groove extends down a side face of the base and is lined with a soft fabric material for polishing and cleaning golf club shafts. The base may include a receptacle for storing a quantity of cleaning or polishing fluid.

Abstract: A hand-held cigarette-coloring device that transfers a liquid pigment onto the external paper of cigarettes as the cigarettes are passed through the device.

Abstract: A portable hand-held golf ball washer comprises a housing having an elongated ball cleaning chamber with an elongated opening for inserting and holding the golf ball and an enclosed cleaning fluid chamber with a conventional manually operable pump and spray head for directing cleaning fluid into the ball cleaning chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus attachable to the end of a garden hose for cleaning paint from paint rollers and the like. The apparatus includes a first nozzle having a generally arcuate shaped opening for delivering a gentle stream of water to soak the paint roller and to remove the bulk of the paint adhering thereto. The arcuate opening can also function as a scraper to help remove paint from the roller. A second high pressure nozzle is provided to direct a jet of water against the roller. The jet of water is designed to penetrate the fibers of the roller to loosen embedded paint and to impart a spinning motion to the roller, thus causing the paint and water to be spun off of the roller. One or move valves are provided in the apparatus to control the flow of fluid to the two nozzles.

Abstract: A device to clean and lubricate valves of a musical instrument, such as a trumpet. There is a casing having a pair of openings, one opening having a peripheral cleaning pad, and the other a peripheral lubricating pad. The valve is selectively inserted in both openings for cleaning and lubricating.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaner including a flexible container having a threaded neck portion at one end and a closure element threadably received by the neck. A cleaning bowl is carried at one end of the flexible container, the cleaning bowl having a cup portion and a passage communicating between the cup portion and the flexible container interior. A dip tube is disposed within the flexible container and communicates with the cup portion through the passage for providing a passage between the flexible container interior and the cup portion. The cup portion of the cleaning bowl includes an interior surface having an inwardly directed cleaning point projections. A bail is included for suspending the golf ball cleaner from a golf bag.A modified golf ball cleaner includes a plurality of teeth projecting radially outwardly from the margin of the cleaning bowl, said teeth being substantially triangularly-shaped to facilitate cleaning golf club face grooves.

Abstract: A surgical scrub system used in an operating room for dispensing any selected one of a plurality of sterile liquids and applying the selected liquid to an area of the body of a patient while maintaining the sterile condition desired at that area, the scrub system including a scrub device constructed primarily of sterilizable materials and a dispensing arrangement to which the scrub device may be aseptically coupled for transfer of the selected liquid to the scrub device.

Abstract: A tool capable of efficiently and effectively lubricating control cables in hard to reach places. The lubrication tool has an elongated tubular member at one end thereof for attachment to a lubricant source and a cable engaging member at the other end thereof. The cable engaging member is of a semi-circular configuration having a sponge-like material therein for evenly distributing the lubricant about a cable.

Abstract: A handle defining shank is provided and terminates at one end portion in a partial circular loop section of at least 300.degree. angular extent and equipped with generally radially outwardly projecting and circumferentially spaced bristles. The bristles are spaced along the loop section and the latter additionally includes a flexible liquid supply pipe extending therealong, including an inlet end portion supported from the other end of the shank portion. The inlet end portion of the tube is adapted for communication with the source of liquid under pressure and the extent of the flexible tube extending about the loop section includes a plurality of outlets spaced therealong opening inwardly toward the central area of the zone bound by the loop section. Further, the loop section is constructed of shape retentive but bendable and resilient material, whereby the loop section may be at least slightly expanded for engagement over a cylindrical member to be cleaned by the bristles.