Abstract: The invention concerns a pressure-deformable wiper cushion for wiping misted and/or dirty in particular flat surfaces such as the insides of vehicle windows. The cushion has a bag-shaped cleaning cover the outside of which during wiping comes into contact with the surface being cleaned; and a cushion filling enclosed by and filling out the cleaning cover on the inside. As a way of significantly improving the wiping effect even on dry surfaces, while maintaining ease of use, it is proposed that a container should take the place of part of the cushion filling in the cushion interior and should comprise a reservoir section and a closable neck, and that a mechanically operated spray head should be incorporated in the neck and fitted with a spray nozzle outside the cover.

Abstract: A device for applying a fluid coating, including a feed tube assembly having a plurality of feed tubes and valves for controlling the flow of fluid through each of the tubes, an extrusion tube coupled to each feed tube, and a fluid spreader coupled to the spreader tube.

Abstract: A wiper blade conditioning system including a hand-held member comprised of an exterior portion and a cylindrical shaped interior portion. The interior portion has a hollow interior adapted to hold cleaning fluid therein. The interior portion is adapted for spraying the cleaning fluid. A plurality of cleaning elements are disposed within the exterior portion of the handheld member. The cleaning elements are adapted for cleaning windshields and conditioning wiper blades.

Abstract: A guide bar for a chain saw includes a pair of side plates and a center plate disposed therebetween. Each of the side plates includes spray holes through which a liquid can be sprayed. Liquid-conducting tubes are mounted in a longitudinal center slot of the center plate, and outlet ends of the tubes are connected to the spray holes of one of the side plates. Inlet ends of the tubes are connected to fittings mounted in a rear end of the guide bar to enable the tubes to receive liquid from a liquid source. A worn guide bar can be reversed, while still permitting the spraying to be performed. That is, while the guide bar is being reversed, the tubes are removed to enable the fittings to be reversed. Then, the inlet ends of the tubes are reconnected to the fittings, and the outlet ends of the tubes are connected to the spray holes formed in the other side plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating and resurfacing ice for skating purposes. The apparatus comprises a rigid frame, a water dispersion member connected to the frame, a mat connected to the frame, and a water supply conduit connected to the water disperson member. This device is well suited for indoor and outdoor commercial public and private skating rinks, for community parks rinks and, for home or residential skating rinks.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing ice, frost or bugs from a glass surface includes a bottle having an outer surface and an end. The apparatus also includes a base attached to the end of the bottle and a washer interposed between the bottle and the base. The apparatus further includes a guard extending from the washer so as to define a space interposed between the bottle and the guard. In addition, the apparatus includes a plurality of gripping members extending outwardly from the outer surface of the bottle. The gripping members increase the ergonomic efficiency of the apparatus. The base of the apparatus has flutes extending therefrom for the removal of ice or frost from a glass surface. Alternatively, the base can have a fabric attached thereto for the removal of bugs from a glass surface.

Abstract: An applicator primarily for applying colorants and other treatments to hair includes a container to which is mounted, preferably releasably, a reservoir for the treatment fluid, the reservoir being provided with at least two, and preferably between six and ten nozzles. The bores of the nozzles communicate with the interior of the reservoir so that fluid can be expelled from the reservoir through the nozzles and onto the hair in a controlled manner. The applicator is particularly convenient for applying several narrow bands of color to the hair.

Abstract: A hairbrush incorporated with a container that dispenses sprays, liquids, gels or other dispensable materials. The core of the hairbrush and the base of the container are joined end to end. The container forms the handle of the hairbrush. The top of the container has a closure cap, a cap with snap open lid or a spray nozzle to dispense the contents of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning overhead gutters. The apparatus includes two inverted J-shaped members connected by a hinge at the apex. Each J-shaped member has a scoop depending downwardly from the apex and a handle arm depending downwardly from the apex, the handle arm being longer than the scoop. The J-shaped members are hinged such that rotating the handle arms toward each other causes the scoops to rotate toward each other thereby grasping debris therebetween. The scoops are pliable and ellipsoidal shaped and can have teeth or bristles. The hinge provides fulcrum type leverage for grasping and dislodging debris. The J-shaped members can be snapped into and out of the hinge. The gutter cleaner includes a coupling for connecting the cleaner to a garden hose through a valve. Water is channeled to a scoop where a baffle directs the water into the scoop and under debris to dislodge and consolidate debris.

Abstract: An eaves trough cleaner including a fluid flow mechanism. The fluid flow mechanism has a top end and a bottom end and an intermediate portion with a cross tubing integral therewith. The cross tubing has an internal fluid passage and a second end with a container coupled. The internal passage has a vertical extension coupled to an elongated tube positionable within the container. Included is a trigger mechanism with a regulator valve coupled to the intermediate portion and spaced from the cross tubing. Also, a cleaning tool is provided. Lastly, at least one connector pipe member is included. The one connector pipe member has an upper end and a bottom end. The bottom end of the pipe member couples with the fluid flow mechanism. The upper end of the pipe member couples with the cleaning tool for placement of the cleaning tool within the eaves trough.

Abstract: A coloring fluid-containing marking device which sufficiently withstand practical use and, after use, its molded members can be biologically degraded in soil. The marking device comprises a coloring fluid container molded from an aliphatic polyester resin, and a coloring fluid containing a solvent mainly comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon and/or an alicyclic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A plastering machine is formed to apply and compact cement-sand mortar plaster onto a vertical wall surface. A container (30) for holding and applying mortar is attached to a frame assembly moveable along both a vertical axis and horizontal axis. The container is supported by a frame-assembly (16) which includes vertical moveable frame members (18, 20) energized by hydraulic means, mounted onto a base frame (2). The base-frame (2) is fitted with swivel caster wheels (4) and angled roller wheels (6). A vibration rod (44) is provided within the container (38). A cutter and smoothening device (42) is provided to smoothen the plaster applied to the wall surface.

Abstract: A grout sealant applicator for holding a quantity of low viscosity liquid grout sealant and for controlling the uniform rate of dispensing the sealant into the groove of the grout of a tile floor. The applicator includes an elongated tubular handle which is fillable from one end with sealant and a sealant flow regulating valve at the other end of the handle. A nozzle is connected to the valve so that sealant flows by gravity feed from the handle when positioned somewhat uprightly, through the valve and a small longitudinal bore within the nozzle. The handle is of sufficient length to hold a large quantity of sealant to minimize refills and to permit the hand grasping and manipulating of the upper end thereof to cause the distal end of the nozzle to slide within the grooves formed by the grout and without the need for stooping or kneeling.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a colour-marking arrangement in the cutting flange of timber harvester. The arrangement includes a flange (1) with a carrier (6, 7), an adapted pipework (4), a series of channels (12) formed to the carrier (6, 7) and connected to the pipework (4), which ends opposite to the connector connections (11). The pipework (4) is formed from a separate component (4, 9, 10) from the flange (1), and is adapted to be set into the flange (1) in a space (3) reserved for it in the same way as the flange (1) is set into the carrier (6, 7) by means of a longitudinal movement.

Abstract: A container and applicator combination includes a container for a product and an applicator for the product. The container has at least one pair of engagement grooves disposed so as to receive and engage the applicator which is thus releasably attached to the container. The applicator has a handle base and projecting, container engaging legs which can be snapped into releasable engagement with the engagement grooves in the container and is configured substantially complemental to at least a portion of the container configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for administering an adhesive for attaching carpet to undercushion and ceramic tiles and other flooring to a substrate. The apparatus includes a reservoir for holding the adhesive, support rails, a pressure tank, a conduit for conducting a gas from the pressure tank to the reservoir, a pressure regulator in series with the conduit and an applicator head for dispensing the adhesive to the substrate. The applicator head may be pivoted into an inoperative position for preventing discharge of adhesive therefrom.

Abstract: Heptane has been found to be an effective and efficient solvent for pressure sensitive adhesives, and to be useful with an applicator for removing stickers, labels, tags, decals, etc. from substrates of paper, plastic, tile, leather, etc. applicator is used with a container holding a supply of solvent, preferably but not necessarily heptane, integrated with a spatulate-like tool extending from the applicator and beneath and beyond an opening in the container for receiving solvent from the container and applying the solvent to adhesive beneath a sticker to neutralize the adhesive preparatory to the tool being moved beneath the loosened sticker to remove it from the substrate.

Abstract: A scrubber attachment for spray nozzles or sprayer heads provides for the offset attachment of the scrubber portion from the spray nozzle. The attachment may be easily and quickly installed on existing spray nozzles in order to provide for mechanical scrubbing of dishes and other utensils, in addition to the water spray provided by the spray nozzle. As the scrubber portion is radially offset from and does not completely surround the outflow of the nozzle, the scrubber can be made of relatively dense, firm and semi-porous material in order to achieve better scrubbing action than would be attained by the standard concentric brush or sponge with which such spray nozzles are generally equipped.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a container for a cleaning liquid, a sprayer for discharging liquid from the container, an elastomeric extrusion surrounding the container, an integral wiper, extending along the extrusion, for wiping a surface and a sponge, bonded to the extrusion, for scrubbing a surface. The container, sponge and wiper one each oriented parallel to a single longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A combined shoe brush and liquid container that has an atomizer head attached. The shoe brush has a conforming opening on one end to allow the engagement of a like conforming liquid container. The container is held in place with two spring devices which allow the container to be manually inserted into opening, and reversely allows the container to be manually extracted to facilitate refilling or replacing the container with a new like container. One end of the shoe brush has a cut away area which allows only the atomizer head to protrude outside of the shoe brush base. This allows the user to operate the atomizer in a push down manner with a convenient finger. The container holds for application, water or shoe polishing liquid to be sprayed through atomizer onto shoe surface, then brushed to produce a shine.

Abstract: A fluid spraying saw bar, and a chain sawing apparatus, such as a tree harvester, having such a saw bar are provided for selectively applying a predetermined fluid pattern of urea on a tree stump during felling, and of paint on a log end during bucking. A bar member supports an endless saw chain and has an elongate chamber therein to receive pressurized fluid from a harvester reservoir. Plural fluid emitting holes extend from the chamber to at least one side surface of the bar member. A tubular or a dual valve plate flow controller is slidably received in the chamber operatively engaged by a harvester actuator to control flow through the fluid emitting holes. For a rot-preventing urea spray, the pattern is adjusted for logs of varying diameter. For a marking spray, a striping spray pattern is selected in response to a harvester computer generated signal to indicate log length, diameter, mill designators, and the like.

Abstract: A translucent tank carries along its bottom portion, a pair of transversely extending spaced parallel wick pads which are removeably received in and protrude from recesses in the bottom portion. A handle is pivotally connected along one side of the tank and has control button, both of which control a spring loaded dispensing bar on which are carried resilient valve members which close and open discharge tubes of the tank. A drain tube can empty the contents of the tank to discharge liquid in front of the wick pads. A kick bar releases latches which hold the handle in a transport position with respect to tank. Wheels at the front of the tank permit the handle to tilt the tank for transporting from place to place.

Abstract: A method and device are divulged for over-molding ski soles. As claimed in the invention, a thermoplastic filling material is continuously fed in solid form into a heating and spreader shoe, the material being progressively softened in the shoe and fed in liquid form under the shoe to be successively distributed, crushed, spread over the ski sole, then driven under pressure by a transverse scraper fast with the spreader shoe. The scraper is a steel bar with rectangular section whose lower edge projects slightly below the lower surface of the spreader shoe. The projection of the lower edge, the slant of its front face, the speed of movement and the bearing force are chosen appropriately.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a paint roller pad includes a hollow annular member and a plurality of semi-rigid or flexible nozzle elements projecting inwardly from an inner surface of the annular member with the free ends of the nozzle elements positioned to have an interference fit with the nap of the roller pad when the pad is passed between the nozzle elements. A connection is provided for introducing liquid into the interior of the hollow annular member, and an annular sleeve is attached to and in substantially coaxial relationship with the annular member. The sleeve provides an interference fit with the roller pad whereby paint and liquid are wiped and wrung from the roller pad as the pad is passed through the sleeve after passing in contact with the nozzle elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof gutter cleaning device which enables a person to clean the roof gutter from a ground level. The cleaning apparatus has a stabilizing roller and a supporting roller. The supporting roller rolls along the bottom of the roof gutter, while the stabilizing roller rolls along the lip gutter, stabilizing movement of the cleaning apparatus. An elongated hollow handle delivers water or a treatment liquid to a spray nozzle which sprays the water or the treatment liquid in the gutter, further facilitating cleaning of the gutter.

Abstract: A hand-held device for removably holding a working pad on the lower end of a container that holds a fluid, such as a cleaning compound or a liquid wax, includes attachments for dispensing the fluid and for removably securing the working pad to the container. Gripping features are provided for hand use of the device so that the fluid can be applied to a surface and the surface can be polished by hand using a single device.

Abstract: The multi-purpose cleaning device defines a head with a portion on which is placed a wiping blade. The head has an underneath part for supporting a spongy body and is provided with a stirrup including at least one scraping rib. A handle is provided for carrying the head and contains a treatment agent which is projected by actuating a trigger.

Abstract: A manually grippable cleaner (10) is described which is suitable for cleaning golf clubs (17). The cleaner consists of a rectangular ring (12) which has internal bristles (22 and 24) and into which the head (66) of a club may be inserted. A cranked handle (30) carries the ring. Thus with the club head in the ring, relative reciprocation between the ring and the club head will cause the club head to be cleaned by the bristles. A outside set of bristles (28) is provided for cleaning "woods". The handle is hollow and comprises a chamber (33) for cleaning fluid. A pump (34) pumps the fluid to a nozzle (39) to be sprayed on to the club face.

Abstract: A spray brush includes a brush head having a relatively flat panel formed with a number of openings extending therethrough. Additionally, the brush head has a number of laterally projecting fingers forming notches therebetween. The tubular handle of the brush serves as a reservoir for a supply of hair styling composition. Through the agency of a manually actuated pump mechanism, liquid is pumped from the reservoir through a nozzle reciprocally disposed in a longitudinal slot formed in the panel. Thus, the spray brush, when held in one of the stylist's hands, can be used simultaneously with a hair dryer, when held in the stylist's other hand, so that the hair styling composition can be directed onto a person's head while air from the dryer is directed through the openings and notches at the same time.

Abstract: Presented in four different aspects is a plotter pen of the type utilized in an X-Y plotter mechanism controlled by computer to select a given plotter pen from a group of such pens and to mount the selected pen in the mechanism in position of use. In one aspect there is presented a universal cartridge for containing a marking fluid, which may be used with different marking "points" or "nibs", and which is expendable when the marking fluid in the cartridge is exhausted. In another aspect, there is presented a plotter pen that utilizes a disposable cartridge containing a marking fluid and which is equipped with a marking fluid flow control mechanism or system to control the flow of marking fluid from the plotter pen. In still another aspect, there is presented as an article of manufacture a marking fluid flow control mechanism for attachment to a disposable cartridge containing marking fluid to be controlled.

Abstract: The invention provides a manually operable wet sander which uses standard strips or rolls of sandpaper. The sander has a one-piece generally solid body containing a means for removably securing the sandpaper to the sander without piercing the sandpaper. Conduits contained within the sander body regulate the flow of water, or other suitable liquid, from an external pressurized source to a plurality of liquid outlets along both sides of the sander. The water then flows past the edges of the sandpaper strip and onto the surface being sanded. Edge strips are preferably added to direct the water when the surface being worked is vertical or near-vertical or overhanging.

Abstract: A cleaning device for use in cleaning a floor, windshield, window, or signboard which comprises a sponge scrubber, a rubber blade, a spray nozzle and a corrugated hand pump whereby the cleaning device can be utilized to scrub, wipe and spray simultaneously when the cleaning device is utilized by the user.

Abstract: A compact, multi-function glass cleaning device which comprises a housing having a hand grasping portion, a working end portion, and a spray end portion. A reservoir is provided in the housing with the spray end portion having a finger activated spray pump in communication with the reservoir. The working end has at least one glass surface cleaning element secured thereto. A detachable support is secured to the working end to conceal a glass surface cleaning element. The detachable support has detachable elements for easy removal and connection with the working end. The detachable support has at least another type of glass surface cleaning element.

Abstract: A gutter and/or downspout cleaner employs a water spray and a mechanical snake to break up and dislodge debris. The cleaner is sufficiently long so that an individual who is standing at ground level can arrange the water spray and snake above a gutter or downspout to be cleaned.

Abstract: An elongated tubular member having a valved coupling at one end to a garden hose, has an inverted J-shaped portion at its other end terminating in a hollow, paddle-like cleaning head. A user at ground level is thus enabled to extend the device into a rain gutter, and move it therealong to dislodge leaves and other debris. Water forced into the head is discharged at high velocity through small openings in the leading surface of the head, along paths calculated to aid in the dislodgement and flushing of the debris from the rain gutter. The tubular member can be sectionally constructed, so as to be extendable to selected, different lengths. The cleaning head is detachable, to permit the substitution of various cleaning heads, including, for example, a cleaning head having a plastic or rubber, resiliently deformable scraping edge, or one having a cleaning brush upon the debris-engaging edge of the head.

Abstract: Improved apparatus for disposing of fecal matter with pressurized water. The apparatus includes a chamber which covers animal remains and a screen mesh which separates the remains into small pieces sufficient for rapid dissolving under the chamber with a water spray.

Abstract: A combination tool for use in vehicle washing is disclosed in two embodiments. The tool combines a foaming brush wherein water (or water plus detergent) is cascaded from the brush base through its bristles and a cleaning wand wherein a narrow stream of high pressure water is emitted from a terminal nozzle. The tool provides for the brush housing to fit about the wand and be positioned at a distance from the wand's nozzle end when the combination is used as a wand but allow the wand to be drawn into the brush housing to be seated at the base of the brush so its output also serve to supply liquid to the brush. In both embodiments mechanical bias in the form of a helical compression spring positioned in the housing and about the wand keep the housing away from the wand end or alternatively latched in place at the base of the brush and a baffle is provided to convert the high pressure stream to a flow.

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 gutter cleaning device having an operative head portion comprising a pair of gutter cleaning plates each of which has a width which is substantially more narrow than the bottom portion of a typical modern gutter, and is shaped with an angled lip extending away from the central plane of the device. A long handle is attached to the cleaning plates through an elbow-shaped connecting member. Roof rake and hose clamp members are interchangeably useful in place of the cleaning plates.

Abstract: A cleaning device (10), particularly adapted for releasable attachment to a golf bag (20), to enable rapid and complete cleaning of golf clubs during play, is disclosed.The device preferably comprises a liquid container (30) having a liquid spray means (40) positioned therein; a retaining means (50) which includes a sleeve (52) for holding the container, a clip means (54) for attaching to the top of the golf bag, and a support release (56); and a brush means (60). Lobes (32, 32') on the rear of the container engage the upper beaded edge (22) of the wall (24) of the golf bag preventing accidental displacement from the bag. Outwardly projecting portions (58, 58') on the sleeve conform to the rounded exterior of the bag and provide a fulcrum permitting the lobes to be pivoted away from the beaded edge by pressing against lower portion (57) of the support release.

Abstract: Print rollers are used on a flatbed screen printer to force the ink through the screen. There is provided scraper blades on either side of the roller assembly so that on the return stroke of the roller assembly some of the printing ink is brought back to the lead roller when it starts its movement. This will insure a supply of ink to the lead roller when it moves into the pattern area of the screen thus giving a more uniform ink deposition across the pattern.

Abstract: The wet sander is a manually operable sanding block including means for releasably attaching successive sheets of sandpaper. A fluid conduit extends through the sanding block and includes means for attachment to a source of water. The conduit terminates in an outlet exteriorally of the block so that water can be sprayed on the work surface being sanded adjacent the sanding block. A valve is connected to the conduit within the sanding block and the control handle for the valve is located exteriorally of the block so the fluid flow through the block may be controlled.

Abstract: A device for flushing, sweeping and scooping debris, snow and ice from roof gutters avoiding the need for climbing on ladders and roofs which in its preferred embodiment includes a means for seeing into said gutters from the ground.

Abstract: A pair of oppositely directed curved scraper blades are mounted to the end of a reversely bent handle which serves as a conduit for water. Tabs are formed on the end of the conduit to clamp a removable brush at the end of the conduit.

Abstract: A squeegee for use with a liquid dispensing bottle has a handle whose end is specially configured (i) for insertion between a liquid dispensing mechanism and the bottle, to be clamped when the mechanism is screwed down on the bottle and (ii) for orientation of the squeegee relative to the bottle and dispensing mechanism so that when the mechanism is screwed down on the bottle, the squeegee extends in a direction opposite to the fluid dispensing direction of the mechanism.

Abstract: A vessel mounted for travel on a wheeled axle is adapted to feed hot liquid asphalt through a manifold to an application zone of a roof. The manifold rides on skids which fix its orientation with respect to horizontal. Special devices are mounted to follow the manifold across the application zone to first spread the liquid asphalt across the zone and to then gather and meter the spread asphalt leaving a predetermined quantity per unit area on the roof surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying fluid to articles. The apparatus comprises an applicator head, an internally defined cylinder interconnected with a source of fluid pressure, and a reciprocally displaceable piston disposed within the cylinder for selectively engaging articles to directly apply fluid thereto. The piston includes an output orifice at the outer extremity thereof adapted to contact an article when the piston is moved through a predetermined dispensing stroke. The orifice is in fluid flow communication with a dispensing fluid input source. In a single action embodiment the apparatus includes a return spring for resetting the piston after each dispensing operation, and in an alternative double action embodiment fluid pressure is utilized to automatically reset the piston at a preselected instant.

Abstract: A fluid-flow-regulating contact applicator consisting of a plug or sleeve secured as a closure for a liquid dispensing bottle or similar container. The applicator is formed with a plurality of liquid-permeable ducts extending through a top wall thereof to provide fluid flow communication between the interior of the container and the ambient system. The ducts are physically dimensioned so as effectively to invoke surface tension molecular forces including capillary forces to preclude free flow of liquid through the ducts in response to gravitation alone, but to allow through flow of liquid when an outer face of the applicator is presented to and establishes contact between liquid contained in the duct and a surface to which the liquid is to be applied, thereby overcoming flow-inhibiting surface tension forces.

Abstract: A machine for the pouring and spreading of hot asphalt in an even and uniform manner on roof tops, the asphalt spreading machine consisting of an insulated chamber for containing hot asphalt, a piping system with port holes for regulating the flow of hot asphalt from the container on to the roof top, a pit-cock valve and valve control handle for turning on or shutting off the flow of asphalt from the container, an air vent tube to permit draining of the hot asphalt from the system when the machine is turned off, a detachable handle for pulling the machine along the roof top, and a detachable rake and spreading screens for uniformly spreading the asphalt on the roof top, with the detachable features of the machine allowing for storage of the machine in small spaces and also facilitating lifting the machine to the top of a roof.