Abstract: A wash brush (10) having a handle (11) securely coupleable with a cleaning head (13) by a ratchet-like coupling mechanism (12), and including a flowpath control mechanism (22) operable to direct and control a stream of liquid to the brush head area. A continuous liquid flow path is provided from a handle source connection end (62) to the head-mounted flowpath control mechanism (22) which is operable to selectively control flow characteristics, including pattern and direction.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a hollow body provided with at least one flat cleaning surface and at least one outlet and filling opening. The hollow body is filled with a cleaning agent or disinfectant. An absorbent cleaning material is detachably secured to the hollow body. The absorbent material includes a cleaning pad which can be separated in one piece from the hollow body.

Abstract: A tool for the application of joint compound to a corner joint formed at the intersection of two drywall panels during new construction, preparatory to finishing the corner. The corner can have an obtuse angle. The tool has a generally flat top surface with leading edges that converge toward an apex. A housing on the top surface is in spaced relationship from the leading edges and includes a chamber for receipt of joint compound from a pressurized source. The housing has discharge ports that are forwardly directed. In use the head is positioned in the corner and tilted in the direction so that the discharge ports face the corner. The head is tilted to an extent as may be necessary to cause the leading edges to engage the adjacent walls forming the corner. In this position, the head is drawn along the corner as the joint compound is discharged into the corner vicinity and is troweled by the leading edges.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for cleaning flat objects, in particular sterile areas in hospitals, laboratories and doctors' practices, the cleaning device comprising a hollow body which is provided with at least one flat cleaning surface and at least one outlet and filling opening, is filled with a cleaning agent or disinfectant and on which an absorbent cleaning material is detachably secured. According to the invention, in order to ensure that dirt and germs are reliably removed from the flat objects to be cleaned and germs are prevented from spreading to sterile regions in hospitals, laboratories and doctors' practices, the absorbent cleaning material consists of a cleaning pad (3) which can be separated in one piece from the hollow body. In advantageous developments of the invention, the cleaning pad consists of a stable resistant woven cloth made of natural or synthetic fibers and comprises surfaces made of rough scouring cloth or a soft wiping cloth.

Abstract: A fluid distribution appliance comprises a manifold unit integrally formed with top, side, front and back walls, and a bottom surface, and a handle receiving section. The walls and bottom surface of the manifold form an enclosed space, through which fluid flows and is delivered through nozzles located at one of the front walls of the manifold. The manifold also supports a squeegee made of a layer of semi-rigid material, which is secured to the manifold by a holddown plate and screws. A triangular brace support is secured at one end to a handle attached to a handle receiving section of the manifold and, at its other two ends, to the manifold. The manifold, with its brace and handle, can be used independently or in combination with a bristle push broom head which is configured to receive the manifold in fitted, surface to surface contact.

Abstract: A liquid applicator apparatus for physically disadvantaged persons, but beneficial to all persons in showers, bathtubs and at the beach. The apparatus allows elderly and handicapped persons to apply health and beauty products to difficult and heretofore inaccessible body areas. It has a flexible reservoir for storing and dispersing liquid health or beauty products through an applicator. The applicator is attached to an end portion of a slender elongated tubular member with a single or plurality of ball and socket joints. In a first aspect of the invention, when the reservoir is squeezed, a portion of a stored liquid is dispersed through an open cell pad. In a second aspect, when the reservoir is squeezed, a portion of a stored liquid is dispersed through a plurality of small apertures. The elongated tubular member and ball and socket joints allow a user to apply the health and beauty products to difficult and heretofore inaccessible body areas.

Abstract: The present invention is a spray squeegee having automatic recipient surface wetting mechanism with extension and remote triggering system, which includes a squeegee section having an enclosed container for holding liquid, a sprayer head, which is in connection with the squeegee section, and a surface extending in a lengthwise direction. The enclosed container has a threaded neck. The sprayer head has a threaded cap adapted for engaging the threaded neck, as well as a dispensing means for dispensing the liquid. There is a squeegee blade and at least one wiping mechanism. One wiping means includes a wiping support that has a plurality of nozzles for wetting the wiping mechanism and is located on a side opposite the blade. Another wiping means, which may be on the blade side or the first wiping mechanism side, is tiltable and includes a clamp for holding a wiping material.

Abstract: The apparatus has a first container part within which material for distributing over a surface as a guide coat is held in a substantially loose, finely divided particulate form; a perforated element through which the particulate material can be sprinkled or shaken; and a second container part for receiving an applicator, e.g., in the form of a sponge, on which the particulate material is to be sprinkled or shaken. The apparatus may be provided with the applicator or as a replacement part or “re-fill” for existing apparatus. Particulate material may also be provided for re-charging such apparatus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid container (5) for a hair removing apparatus as, for example, a dry shaving apparatus (TR), a hair clipping machine, an epilation appliance, with at least one chamber (40, 41) for receiving a liquid as, for example, a shaving aid, and delivering said liquid to a liquid dispensing device (4) of the hair removing apparatus, wherein the liquid container (5) is equipped with a pumping device (13) drawing in air and/or a liquid and conveying it to the liquid container (5), and provision is made in the liquid container (5) for a storage material (44) for holding the liquid to be dispensed.

Abstract: A glass cleaning device including a resilient hollow bottle having a hollow interior reservoir for containing and dispensing window cleaning fluid, the resilient hollow bottle having a squeegee wiper edge extending therefrom parallel to the longitudinal axis of the resilient hollow bottle, the bottle having a bottom end and a top end, the bottom end being closed and the top end being open to enable glass cleaning fluid to be dispensed therefrom, the top end of the bottle having a cap with an aperture therein for dispensing cleaning fluid therethrough and an array of bristles thereon for scrubbing the glass being cleaned, the cap being movable between a first position and a second position to selectively dispense cleaning fluid from the reservoir through the cap and into the bristles for cleaning the glass.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaning device carried by the user for the purpose of cleaning his or her golf ball prior to “teeing of” or putting. The device consists of a plastic spray bottle, a towel or cloth, which is removable, attached to the bottle and device for fastening the entire unit to the user's golf bag. The device allows the user to fasten the spray bottle and towel unit to his or her golf bag and quickly and conveniently unfasten the unit upon reaching the green. After properly marking the ball on the green, the user is able to spray the contents of the bottle onto his or her golf ball and, by utilizing the attached towel, clean and dry the golf ball prior to putting. After putting, the unit is again conveniently fastened to the users golf bag utilizing the swivel clip.

Abstract: An applicator (1) of a powder product is provided, wherein the applicator has a support (2) at least a portion of the surface of which is covered by a mixture of coating fibers (3) and of both powder (4) and the product to be applied, and a method for manufacturing the applicator and it use to apply cosmetic powders.

Abstract: A method for mechanically stripping the protective coating from a silica or glass optical fiber using a polymeric or soft metal blade having a hardness less than that of the glass optical fiber but greater than the protective coating. The blade is preferably selected from a group of polymeric materials, or alternately a soft metal, which is selected or treated so as to not detrimentally oxidize in conventional operating environments. For a silica-containing optical fiber, the blade has a hardness of less than approximately 125 on the Knoop hardness scale, and preferably less than approximately 60 on the Knoop hardness scale. A method of inhibiting damage to the exposed region of the silica-containing optical fiber comprises applying a substance that forms a protective layer to provide a barrier to particulates and moisture, and which does not inhibit subsequent processing of the optical fiber, selected from a group of silane-containing compounds.

Abstract: The apparatus has an elongate, rigid, tubular body with a universal-type swivel coupling to a water hose at its proximal end, and a transverse head bar disposed at the distal end, the head bar having a scrubbing sponge and wiping blade projecting therefrom in opposite directions. A flexible, distally-projecting, selectively-directable, fluid-emitting nozzle is in fluid communication with the water hose and can be used for wetting a dirty window or for filling a radiator. The distal, fluid-emitting nozzle is constructed of multiple segments which can be swiveled and set in a stable position with respect to one another; a flexible, resilient sheath covers the segments. The scrubbing sponge is covered with a layer of slightly abrasive, foraminous material, and is impregnated with a concentrated, water-soluble, cleaning-enhancing compound.

Abstract: A disposable polish applying and buffing mitt comprising a multilayered mitt with a polish impervious layer removably attached to a material pervious to polish such that the material pervious to polish would stain the hand of the user if used to apply the polish but is suitable for buffing the object to which the polish has been applied. A disposable polish applying and buffing kit comprising a multilayered mitt with a first layer of polish impervious material removably secured to a second layer of polish impervious material forming a compartment therebetween which can hold a polish. The first layer of polish impervious material is removed from the second layer of polish impervious material to expose the polish for application. After the polish is applied to the object, the second layer of polish impervious material is removed to expose the buffing mitt.

Abstract: A scrubbing attachment for a hand held pump dispenser having a rotatable nozzle cap threadedly received on the pump nozzle stem is described. The attachment has a back face having a central channel with internal threads, adapted to be substituted for the nozzle cap, and a front face with a pinhole extending axially into the channel and a plurality of tufts extending outwardly from the surface of the front face.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus including a spray bottle dispenser including a bottle portion and a spray head portion and a frame portion connecting said dispenser to a surface contacting portion and configured such that when said dispensing apparatus is in an upright position, said surface contacting portion is located above and in front of a nozzle portion of said spray head portion.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device used to treat cradle cap. The device discloses a contoured handle 20 having a cavity 32 inside for containing liquid 34, e.g., baby oil. Attached to the distal end is a comb member 14 and a hairbrush member 16 having a recessed applicator 28 contained therein which is slidably operated by a switch 18 on the exterior of the device. The handle 20 also has a spray head assembly 36 attached thereto having a spray nozzle 22 and trigger 24 thereon. A storage container 12 is provided for storage of the present invention 10 between uses. Another embodiment discloses the handle 20 having a connection means 54 for connection to a separate member 52 comprising a comb member 14 and a hair brush member 16.

Abstract: A floor coating application device with a rigid body having attached thereto a removable applicator and a removable weight system. The rigid body having a planar surface with radial edges to facilitate the uniform application of a coating material to a surface. The removable applicator being a material suitable for uniformly spreading a coating material without flaws or shedding and attached to the rigid body in such a manner as to minimize the wicking of coating material through the applicator. The removable weight system capable of providing a consistent force against the rigid body to improve the uniformity of coating thicknesses. The floor coating application device is used to spread coating material with a handle connected to the rigid body or a mechanical coating device.

Abstract: A long handled applicator (10) for spreading lotion in a smooth fashion on the surface of person's body wherein the application (10) includes an elongated tapered housing member (20) having an inboard end (21) and a downwardly angled outboard end (22) provided with a lotion reservoir (28) which communicates with a nozzle element (25) disposed proximate to, but spaced from the outboard end (22) of the housing member (20) which is further provided with a non-porous generally flexible spreader blade member (50) which allows all of the lotion dispensed through the nozzle element (25) to be applied to the surface of a person's skin.

Abstract: A household cleaning equipment includes a hollow handle filled up with a liquid detergent, piston means mounted in a hole on the handle and driven to pump the liquid detergent out of the handle, and a brush head coupled to the front end of the handle and having a through hole connected to the output port of the piston means, whereby the cleaning equipment can be rapidly engaged with various kinds of brush heads as required.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an article such as a baby bottle includes a handle that is sized and configured to be gripped in one hand of a user, and a reservoir defined within the handle for storing a detergent. A push-pull cap is provided on the handle for dispensing detergent from the reservoir when the handle is squeezed. A brush is connected to the handle, and is sized and configured so as to be able to fit into an open end of a baby bottle to scrub the baby bottle during cleaning. The push-pull cap is advantageously located on a portion of the handle member that is remote from the brush member, so that a user will be able to dispense detergent and scrub without putting down the apparatus, and also have the flexibility to scrub without fear of unwanted detergent leaking into the brush, such as during a final rinse. A novel brush configuration is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable and ice resurfacing device including an integrally constructed body having a first upper reservoir capable of storing a volume of water. A water dispensing bar extends in a generally horizontal and lengthwise fashion and is mounted within an open and lower-most location of the body proximate an ice-covered surface. A handle extends from the body and is capable of being grasped by a user to translate the body across the ice-covered surface in a drag-along fashion. The water dispensing bar is in fluid communication with the stored volume of water and is separated by a flow valve. The flow valve is actuated by a lever secured to the handle and a cable extending from the lever to the flow valve to dispense the volume of water at a specified flow rate upon the ice-covered surface.

Abstract: A device for applying textured ceiling plaster or mastic on sheet rock or other surfaces both from a standing position and beyond a normal person's reach is provided. A wire is passed through an outer sheathing into an elongated tube and attached to the head of a piston remote from the tube outlet, and plaster, mastic or "mud" is introduced into the tube to force the piston away from the outlet. A return wire is attached to the piston base support to facilitate return of the piston to a starting position. The length of the tube may be varied to permit more remote application of the material in the chamber.

Abstract: A cleaning device provided with a detergent control structure includes a tube, a connector, a control valve, and a handle. The tube is elongated and has a spray head and a cleaning element at a front end thereof. A rear end of the tube is connected to the handle provided with the control valve. The connector is internally divided into first and second channels and is coupled to a detergent box at a bottom end thereof. The control valve includes a securing block and a rotary block that are respectively provided with two round holes and a round hole. In use, the handle is connected to a water hose to allow input of water. By turning the handle to cause the round hole of the rotary block to align with the first round hole of the securing block and the first channel of the connector, clean water can be ejected from the spray head.

Abstract: An applicator bottle which includes a hand grip neck, a trigger mounted for index finger operation of a pump, and the pump delivers liquid from the bottle. An important feature includes an upwardly canted backing plate having a sponge where in the angle of canting is about twenty to thirty degrees.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a squeegee 20 having an enlarged receptacle 12 for storing cleaning fluid 22 therein. The receptacle 12 is equipped with filling means 16 whereby fluid 22 can be placed inside the receptacle 12. The present invention 10 is equipped with a head member 14 having a blade 18 for wiping a proximate object along with a sponge-like member 20 for scrubbing the proximate object. Alternative embodiments are provided wherein a nozzle 35 is placed on the head 14 whereby the receptacle 12 can be squeezed thereby forcing a stream of fluid 22 through nozzle 35 onto the proximate object to be cleaned. In another alternative embodiment the receptacle 38 is equipped with a syringe-like plunger 40 whereby the plunger can be used to force cleaning fluid 22 out of the nozzle 35 under pressure thereby creating a pressurized stream for cleaning a proximate object.

Abstract: A detergent dispenser with a window wiper includes a dispenser body, a connector fixed with an outer wall of the dispenser body, and a window wiper releasably fitted in the connector, to permit spraying a detergent and cleaning.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The removable cleaning pad is capable of absorbing at least 10 g deionized water per g of cleaning pad in 20 minutes, under a confining pressure of 0.09 psi. These implements provide the convenience of disposable cleaning implements and the cleaning ability of conventional mops.

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 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: A combination fluid container cap and basting brush assembly includes a cap member having a circular top wall with a continuous side wall perpendicularly depending therefrom. The cap member may be threadedly coupled with a conventional fluid container. On the top wall of the cap member is a depression having an aperture therein through which a fluid may be dispensed from the container. A lid hingedly engages the top wall of the cap member and is dimensioned to seat within the depression for covering the dispensing aperture. A brush member is removably attached to the top wall immediately adjacent the lid which may be used as a basting brush. When the lid is in an open position, it functions as a splash guard for preventing fluid from contacting the brush while being dispensed through the aperture.

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 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 extended squeegee and fluid delivery system for cleaning in places that are of high elevation. A squeegee is used in connection with an extended handle. The spray system has a pump that delivers a cleaning agent through a conduit in connection with the squeegee. There is a trigger in connection with the spray bottle and near the end of the handle where the user is holding the handle. The user may then deliver cleaning agent out the nozzle by squeezing on a trigger or pull cord in connection with the handle. The handle of the squeegee may be made hollow in order to deliver the cleaning agent from the source of the agent to the nozzle in connection with the squeegee.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction cleaning device which provides liquid dispensing, scrubbing, squeegeeing, and suction drying in a single, compact, self contained device. The suction cleaning device includes a cleaning device housing, a handle connected to the housing, an absorbent cleaning member mounted on the housing and movable between an extended and a retracted position, and a pair of squeegee blades. The device includes a suction system which draws the water from the floor surface which has been cleaned into a tank mounted on the housing which collects the liquid from the floor surface. A clean water bottle is provided on the housing for delivering cleaning liquid to the floor and a rechargeable battery power source provides power to the suction motor. The cleaning device is compact and lightweight and leaves the floor in a substantially dry state.

Abstract: An applicator and receptacle sealer, the applicator for applying a viscous liquid stored in a receptacle and the sealer for sealing the receptacle which is open at the top for removal of the liquid, the applicator and receptacle sealer comprising: a substantially circular member of a flexible, semi-rigid material having a diameter which is selectively adjustable and having a marginal annular edge for sealably engaging the interior wall of a receptacle, the selectively adjustable diameter of the circular member formed by providing annularly in the marginal annular edge scored lines for removing a selected outer portion of the marginal annular edge from the circular member, thereby reducing the diameter of the circular member; and, an elongated handle member mounted to the upper surface of the circular member for imparting vertical movement thereto when the circular member is positioned within the receptacle.

Abstract: A cleaning implement has a reservoir, a dispenser and a fluid transfer tube. The reservoir retains a cleaning fluid and preferably is attached to a collapsible handle. The dispenser is attached to the reservoir by a universal joint which comprises a ball and fork configuration. The fluid transfer tube is connected to the reservoir in open communication with the dispenser, wherein the fluid transfer tube is positioned within the ball of the universal joint to prevent the fluid transfer tube from becoming entangled with the universal joint.

Abstract: A cleaning equipment includes a brush head having a body portion formed with a dovetail groove at an opposite side thereof and a plurality of holes close to one side of the dovetail groove, an adapter having a tubular member formed with an axial outlet which is connected with a sectorial member, and a tubular handle provided with a valve assembly and a container engaged with the valve assembly, whereby the cleaning equipment can automatically dispense a mixture of water and liquid detergent as desired.

Abstract: An applicator apparatus for dispensing liquid grout sealant within a grout filled groove formed between adjacent ceramic and clay floor and wall tiles. The apparatus includes a liquid container mounted on a handle and containing liquid grout sealant, a manual flow control valve, and a liquid dispensing head, all in fluid communication. The liquid dispensing head is flexibly connected to the handle and includes a liquid outlet for dispensing liquid grout sealant therefrom. A brush or roller is removably connected to the liquid dispensing head for uniformly spreading liquid grout sealant over grout within the groove. In a first embodiment, the container, control valve and liquid dispensing head are mounted on an elongated handle thereby providing a compact apparatus for dispensing liquid grout sealant to floors, counter tops, and walls.

Abstract: A surface cleaning device including a body having a bottom, an upper end extending in parallel with the bottom, and a boss extending perpendicular to a bottom and the upper end. A handle is threadingly engaged at one end with the boss. A hollow chamber extends the length of the body. A single edge surface engaging part is provided on the upper end of the body. A surface clearing part is provided on the bottom of the body. A pump spray device is engaged with the other end of the handle and extending into the hollow chamber for pumping and spraying fluid contained in the hollow chamber. In one embodiment, single edge surface engaging part on the upper end of the body is a scraper blade; and the surface clearing part on the bottom of the body is a brush. In another embodiment, the single edge surface engaging part on the upper end of the body is a squeegee blade; and the surface clearing part on the bottom of the body is a sponge.

Abstract: A depilatory wax applicator head (1) is provided. The applicator head is detachably engageable with a receptacle (7) for containing wax. The receptacle has an open end having a neck portion (6) with a non-cylindrical, elongated cross-section and extending along a longitudinal axis of the receptacle (7). A neck portion (6') may be provided by an intermediate part (12) detachably connected to the open end of the receptacle (7). The applicator head (1) is engageable with the neck portion (6, 6') along the longitudinal axis. The applicator head has an internal passageway and opposed ends of elongated cross-section. One of the ends includes a narrow outlet slot (10) and a spatula (11), and the other end has a mouth engageable with the neck portion (6, 6') of the receptacle (7). The mouth portion of the applicator head includes rigid peripherally spaced tongues (8) positioned on the inner wall of the passageway for clamping the applicator head (1) to the neck portion (6, 6') of the receptacle (7).

Abstract: A spreading knife, comprising a main blade housing and a blade cover. The main blade housing has a reservoir for holding a viscous substance, such as condiment. A filling cap is located fully proximally on the spreading knife and is selectively removable for filling the reservoir. A main passageway extends distally from the reservoir, and is in fluid communication with the reservoir. A plurality of vertical passageways extend from the main passageway, each having a vertical passageway end. A blade cover has a flat spreading surface, pressurizes the main passageway and vertical passageways, and has dispensing openings in the flat spreading surface which correspond to the vertical passageway ends. A pump is operable to force air into the reservoir, and cause the substance to be dispensed through the dispensing openings onto the flat spreading surface to spread the condiment onto a bread surface.

Abstract: A device for controllably dispensing a flowable food product from a squeezable container includes a blade elongated between a hollow base extremity and a distal extremity. The blade is bounded by opposed flat side surfaces and top and bottom edges. The bottom edge has an elongated slot opening. A channel communicates between the base and the elongated slot. A threaded bore in said base facilitates attachment to the exit opening of the container.

Abstract: A cleaning implement having a liquid delivery system, includes a handle with first and second ends, a cleaning head member attached to the handle at the first end, and a sprayer nozzle preferably attached to the cleaning head member, independent of the handle, for providing increased directional control of the sprayer nozzle.

Abstract: A scrubber attachment is provided for a spray bottle which includes a spray nozzle. The scrubber attachment includes a base member which includes a top side, a bottom side, and a communication channel extending through the base member from the top side to the bottom side. Scrubber members are connected to the top side of the base member astride the communication channel. A bottle connector is attached to the bottom side of the base member for connecting the scrubber attachment to the spray bottle. The scrubber attachment of the invention permits a surface to be treated with a liquid spray and scrubbed with scrubber members by using a one-handed operation. The bottle connector includes a flexible, tubular, connector sleeve placed in registration with the communication channel. The connector sleeve may be connected to the base member by a rotatable connection.

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 cleaning device includes a cleaning head, such as a mop, for cleaning surfaces. The device includes an elastically expandable reservoir for storing cleaning fluid. The reservoir is enclosed within a replaceable cartridge fitting within the handle of the cleaning device. The cleaning fluid flows from the reservoir to a discharge nozzle and onto the surface to be cleaned. A fluid controller is also provided to control the flow of fluid from the cartridge.

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 scraping apparatus or scraper for contacting an adhesive device and skin to which the adhesive device is attached, at an interface between the adhesive device and the skin, to remove the adhesive device from the skin. In one configuration, the scraping apparatus includes a fluid for reducing the adhesion of the adhesive; an element for holding the fluid; and a scraping component. The scraping component is connected to and in fluid communication with the fluid holding element and has at least one first opening distal to the fluid holding element. The scraping apparatus also includes a structure for closing the first opening. In another configuration, the scraping apparatus further includes an element for propelling the fluid to the scraping component. The propelling element may be a compressed gas.

Abstract: The applicator-container (10) has an interior (14) within which a flowable paste material such as a caulking compound, a sealing compound, putty or the like may be contained. A threaded cap (34) is used to selectively open or close container mouth (16). One end of applicator-container (10) is tapered to provide a smooth applicator blade surface (28) which terminates in a straight edge (30). Applicator blade surface (28) and straight edge 30 simulate the configuration of a conventional putty knife and may be used to shape and smooth a flowable paste material dispensed from the applicator-container (10).

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and dispersing material, including a vessel having an open end and a dispensing element coupled to and closing the open end. The dispensing element having an aperture, and a carriage coupled to the dispensing element and movable between a closed position covering the aperture and an open position adjacent the aperture. The carriage having a surface for receiving a flowable material dispensed from the aperture in the open position.