With Flow-regulator Patents (Class 401/263)
  • Patent number: 4907955
    Abstract: A drywall finishing tool for applying plaster to a wall surface including a guide assembly useful for guiding the tool when applying a plaster substance to a surface adjacent to an outside corner having a corner edge defined by angularly related wall surface, or alternatively for applying plaster to a surface between spaced wall corner edges such as the outside corner edges around an opening between adjacent rooms, the guide assembly having a portion blocking an end of an outlet opening in the tool and including a guide portion extending outwardly therefrom for making sliding contact with the outside corner edge of the wall surface to control and guide movement of the tool when applying plaster to the wall surface adjacent thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Inventor: Jerry T. Snipes
  • Patent number: 4756043
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Inventor: James E. Hazelet
  • Patent number: 4674903
    Abstract: An improved formula facial cleansing device, in which a container is provided with a top cover having a sponge head mounted around a central tube. The outer surface of the sponge head is provided with several vertical grooves and the sponge head is mounted on the top cover with a tooth ring. The container can be closed or opened by means of a pad to control the flow of a liquid soap out of the container. When the container is squeezed, the liquid soap will be forced to flow to the top of the sponge head. Since the sponge head can absorb a lot of water or the like, it can generate a lot of foam for facial cleansing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Inventor: Teng-Mo Chen
  • Patent number: 4398839
    Abstract: Constituting a serrated or comb style squeegee blade that provides the depth displacement pressure required when applying a pattern to an irregular surface, such as a textured wall or ceiling, by means of a multi positional screen transfer device, the unit also incorporating a movable paint plough to sequentially advance a slow drying color medium paste to the forward top edge of the squeegee's serrated blade following each pass over the screen, thereby minimizing spillage and dripping when using the device in an overhead position. Additionally, a dispsensing device for easy loading of the color medium onto the squeegee's serrated blade when it is to be used in overhead applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1983
    Inventor: Robert S. Kluck
  • Patent number: 4312598
    Abstract: This appliance which provides instantaneous cleaning and immediate drying comprises a handle, at one end of which is hinged a heating sole protected by a cover, in combination with a swab made from any absorbing material held under this heating sole as well as with means for feeding water to the lower face of the heating plate in contact with the swab. The heating sole- protecting cover assembly has at least one opening, and said means are formed by a water reservoir placed above said cover and comprising at least one appendage housed in said opening, this appendage having at its base at least one flow orifice for the water. Means such as a piston and springs are provided for maintaining this orifice normally closed and for opening it when it is desired to damp the swab in contact with the heating sole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Inventor: Lucienne Vagner
  • Patent number: 4090647
    Abstract: A squeeze bottle container with a threaded neck receiving a cap formed with a tapered spout with a relatively small discharge opening through the spout terminating in the center of an angular surface for applying a fluid. A closure cap for sealing the outlet is secured to the spout by a flexible strap and is provided with a tongue received within the dispensing outlet to enhance the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1978
    Inventor: Belford O. Dunning