Abstract: A water-decomposable cleaning product dispersible in water, including: a cleaning part, at least a part of the cleaning part having a water-decomposable fiber-interlacing nonwoven fabric; and a holding part.

Abstract: A toothbrush for cleaning teeth includes a body defining an internal fluid reservoir, a plurality of bristles supported at a base portion by the body, a passage extending from the internal fluid reservoir to at least one opening adjacent the base portion of the plurality of bristles, and a manually operated pump disposed in fluid flow communication between the internal fluid reservoir and the passage for transferring fluid from the internal fluid reservoir to the at least one opening in the base portion between the bristles.

Abstract: A toothbrush body includes a handle connected to a head and bristles projecting from the top of the head. An open channel runs longitudinally along the body between a first open end and a second closed end such that the first open end is in communication with the second closed end through the open channel. The open channel, the first open end, and the second closed end are arranged so that a substantially downward running stream of water directed into the first open end is redirected through the channel and out of the closed second end to form a fountain. A direction of a flow of the fountain at the other of the first opening and the second opening has an upward component so that a user, i.e., holder of the toothbrush, can use the fountain for oral rinsing.

Abstract: An applicator system comprises a reservoir, a conduit extending from a first end at the reservoir to an opposite terminal end, an applicator connected with the conduit, a flow control engaging the conduit, and a holder releasably coupling with the applicator. The applicator has a liquid impermeable back, an opposite porous face, and a plenum. The plenum, situated between the back and face, releasably couples with the conduit terminal end and distributes fluid to the face. The face and plenum may be replaceable and disposable. The holder is a rigid member that releasably couples with the applicator, provides a structural foundation to the applicator, and includes a handle for manipulation by a user. An extension can be employed to connect the flow control to the handle, effectively extending the length of the handle. A helical coil portion of the conduit can be conveniently wrapped around the extension to prevent kinking.

Abstract: An over cap brush for a squeeze dispensing bottle comprising a body injection molded as a single piece, the body being formed of a relatively soft elastomeric material, the body including a circular end wall, a generally cylindrical skirt at an outer periphery of the end wall defining a central axis and extending in one direction along the axis, the end wall having a central through hole and an outer face with a multitude of bristles distributed about the hole and extending axially from said face in a direction opposite the one direction, the skirt being of sufficient length so as to extend along the threads of a screw-on cap to retain the over cap brush on the cap by frictionally engaging the exterior of the skirt of the cap while the cap is disposed on a squeeze dispensing bottle.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating comprises at least two cylindrical cartridges, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with the cartridges, a spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle, a first flexible hose disposed between and in fluid communication with the nozzle and the spray tip, and a second hose, in fluid communication with the spray tip, for supplying atomization air to the spray tip. Methods of applying coatings with the device are also provided.

Abstract: A device for transferring viscous liquids includes a handle removably coupled to a brush head, said brush head comprising a plurality of flexible bristles and an integral reservoir which allows for dispensing of liquids directly to the bristles while the baster is in use without the need for repeated dipping or coating.

Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.

Abstract: A cover member for a fluid-dispensing power toothbrush which includes a handle portion, a head portion and a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system includes a fluid reservoir which is positioned to extend substantially entirely along an outer surface of the handle portion in operation of the toothbrush. The cover member is pivotally attached to the handle and is configured to overlay and mate with a portion of the handle and to form the exterior surface of the lower portion of the toothbrush when the cover member is in a closed position. The cover member is configured relative to the outer surface of the handle to define an open space therebetween, to accommodate the fluid reservoir when the cover member is in its closed position, the fluid reservoir being accessible for removal when the cover member is in its open position.

Abstract: Brush device which dispenses fluid material such as toothpaste or paint is equipped with a dispenser and brush. The dispenser comprises a liquid material container and a plunger therein which is manually actuated to pressure out the liquid material from the container. The brush body is detachably connected to a liquid material container using a screw mate and elongated hub engagement. The material is pressured by the plunger to enter into a series of conduits incorporated into a body of the brush and, through the openings of the head of the brush, finally pushed out to the bristles of the brush. When the fluid in the container is completely used up, the dispenser is reloaded with new fluid by sliding a plunger of the dispenser.

Abstract: A toothbrush has a toothbrush head, a toothbrush bar and a toothpaste container. The toothpaste container is a gas-filled container, and a gas nipple is provided at the bottom of the toothpaste container. A pipe channel is provided in the toothbrush bar, the toothpaste container is communicated with the toothbrush head through the pipe channel via a valve. The toothbrush bar is hinged to the toothpaste container by a spherical hinged joint formed by the end of the toothbrush bar. The spherical hinged joint controls the valve to discharge toothpaste in the toothpaste container into the pipe channel and the toothbrush head. The invention is convenient especially for children, the elder, the blind and the disabled.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly having a container body for storing a cosmetic or other fluid material, the body having a dispensing opening, an applicator protruding from the dispensing opening for receiving material from the container and applying the material, a cap matingly engagable with the container body and a fitment in the dispenser opening matingly engagable with and moveable with respect to the container body between an open position and a closed position in response to engagement with the cap, the fitment having an aperture formed therein for allowing material to exit the container body in the open position disengaged from the cap, and a case mounted thereto, the aperture at least partially closing when the cap engages the case and moves the fitment with respect to the container body.

Abstract: A toothbrush body includes a handle connected to a head and bristles projecting from the top of the head. A channel runs longitudinally through the body between a first opening and a second opening such that the first opening is in communication with the second opening through the channel. The channel and the first and second openings are arranged so that a substantially downward running stream of water directed into one of the first opening and the second opening is redirected through the channel and out of the other of the first opening and the second opening to form a fountain. A direction of a flow of the fountain at the other of the first opening and the second opening has an upward component so that a user, i.e., holder of the toothbrush, can easily reach the fountain for oral rinsing.

Abstract: A spout assembly for a fluid reservoir used in a personal care appliance includes an upper spout portion (16), the upper spout portion including two gripping elements (30, 32) on opposing ends of the base section, the gripping elements extending above the base section and having an outer surface which is curved to receive the fingers of the user.

Abstract: The fluid-dispensing power toothbrush includes a selected toothbrush architecture, generally, a handle portion, a head portion which is removable from the handle portion and a fluid-dispensing system which is removable with the head portion. The fluid-dispensing portion includes a pump and a fluid reservoir, with the reservoir being removable from the pump. The entire reservoir extends down along an exterior surface of the handle, below the lower edge of the head portion. A cover member overlies and mates with the handle, covering the reservoir when the cover member is in a closed position.

Abstract: A brush system including a brush body, bristles attached to the brush body, and a sponge attached to another part of the brush body. The brush system is arranged to dispense at least two of a topical numbing agent, an antiseptic, and a washing solution. The topical numbing agent is adhered to a surface of the sponge to facilitate applying the topical numbing agent if the surface of the sponge is rubbed onto another surface. The brush body may be arranged to dispense the washing solution in proximity to the bristles if a scrubbing force is applied to the bristles. A bladder may be positioned below the bristles and may be arranged to contain the washing solution. The bristles may contain a channel generally deposed within the bristles. The channels may act as a via between the solution contained within the bladder and an outside surface of the bristles.

Abstract: A brush applicator is adapted to be mounted to a liquid container and includes a brush unit, a hollow holding member, and a liquid discharging member. The brush unit includes a bristle-mounting seat and a plurality of bristles mounted on the bristle-mounting seat. The liquid discharging member is in the form of a single piece, and includes a base portion adapted to be received in the liquid container, and a tubular portion extending from the base portion through the bristle-mounting seat into the bristles. The liquid discharging member defines a fluid path extending through the base portion and the tubular portion. The hollow holding member is sleeved fittingly on the bristle-mounting seat and the base portion, and has a constricted open end for extension of the bristles therethrough.

Abstract: An oral hygiene tool comprises a tubular body comprising a main body tube having a first locking means, a brush section having multiple bristles and a first opening, and an end cap having a threaded pole, a turn cap and a second locking means to mate with the first locking means, to provide a lock there between. The main body tube is configured for storing a dentifrice. The tool further includes an internally threaded bob to mate with the threaded pole. The end cap is assembled with the tubular body by locking the first and the second locking means. Turning the turn cap causes the bob to move in a direction along the threaded pole causing the dentifrice to be released from the first opening.

Abstract: A finger toothbrush comprising an elongate sleeve having an open first end and an enclosed second end with a plurality of protuberances extending generally outwardly from the second end. The open first end is in communication with a generally hollow and generally cylindrical cavity extending from the open first end into the interior of the sleeve. The sleeve further includes means to limit the ingress of an individual's finger through the open first end and into the interior of the sleeve beyond a pre-determined point prior to the finger reaching the second end.

Abstract: A weighted scrub brush has a brush head defining a leading end, a trailing end, a pair of laterally opposing ends, a downwardly facing bristle support surface, and an upwardly opening weight recess. A weight having first and second opposing ends is removably positioned within the weight recess. Mating support members support the first end of the weight, while a cantilevered support latch partially overlaps the second end of the weight to secure the weight within the weight recess. A conduit extends from a liquid intake port, through the handle, and to the brush head to dispense liquid from the conduit to the plurality of bristles. A roller is secured to a central body portion of the brush head forward of the handle, such that the brush head may be pivoted to a forward, inverted position to roll the brush.

Abstract: A liquid cosmetics container has a brushing device, which includes an applying component joined to a container body, and a clipping component around the applying component; the applying component is positioned over an opening of the container body, and has a passage therein for liquid cosmetics to flow through; the applying component has an applying portion at a tail, which is around a tail end of the passage; the clipping element has an opening end, and two gaps extending through the opening end, therefore the opening end is compressible; the clipping component has two opposing clipping portions on an inner side of the opening end; a cap is used to cover the opening of the container body; the cap has a squeezing portion on an inner side to compress the opening end of the clipping component so as to block the passage of the applying component.

Abstract: An oral care implement includes a head and a plurality of cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth and soft tissue of the oral cavity. One tooth cleaning element has a plurality of bristles adapted to clean teeth. Another cleaning element is connected to the head and has structure defining a channel. The channel is configured to direct fluid in contact with the head toward an edge of the head when the implement is moved. The head also defines a reservoir that is configured to receive a dentifrice therein.

Abstract: A paint or varnish feeder for a painting device comprises at least one manifold (13; 33; . . . ) with openings or small dispensing channels (15; 55; . . . ). The at least one manifold (13; 33; . . . ) is fed through at least one pipe (16; . . .) starting from a container in which a slight pressure is created. The small dispensing channels (15; 55; . . . ) can have various configurations in the various embodiments.

Abstract: A grill brush comprising a handle, with a handle end and a brush head end; a hanging means attached a handle end of the handle; a reservoir located within the handle; a reservoir cap located on the handle; a brush head attached to the brush head end of the handle; the brush head comprising: a brush head bracket, a bristle base; a plurality of orifices for fluid distribution located in the bristle base; a plurality of bristles located on the bristle base; a scraper attached to the brush head; a distribution passageway in the handle, and in fluid communication with the orifices; an inlet valve located in the handle, and in fluid communication with the reservoir and the distribution passageway; a shut-off spool located on the handle, and in operable communication with the inlet valve; an anchor attached to the bristle base; a hole located in the brush head bracket configured to slide over the anchor; an attaching means attachable to the anchor, and configured to hold the bristle base to the brush head bracket; a

Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.

Abstract: A cosmetics discharge structure of cosmetics case including a receiving part 11, an inner space part 24a formed to a cone type elastic part 24 through a opening hole 28, a vertical rod 27, an inner hole 22, and an inner space part 24a discharges to a brush 43 through a liquid discharger 42 from the inner hole 22. An inner moving body 10 declines and returns by an expansion of a cone type elastic part 24 formed to the middle member 20 and elastic and repellent force of a spring 41, the vertical rod 27 declines and seals the inner hole 22, closed opening hole 28 opens and a cosmetics including the receiving part 11 will not discharge to the brush 43. The inner hole 22 and the opening hole 28 are open by pressing and releasing inner moving body 10 and the cone type elastic part 24 and the spring 41 that formed in the middle member 20 can be control freely discharge and interception of cosmetics by compressing and the middle member 20 that composed to a liquid transfer passage 21.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly having a container body for storing a cosmetic or other fluid material, the body having a dispensing opening, an applicator protruding from the dispensing opening for receiving material from the container and applying the material, a cap matingly engagable with the container body and a fitment in the dispenser opening matingly engagable with and moveable with respect to the container body between an open position and a closed position in response to engagement with the cap, the fitment having an aperture formed therein for allowing material to exit the container body in the open position disengaged from the cap, and a case mounted thereto, the aperture at least partially closing when the cap engages the case and moves the fitment with respect to the container body.

Abstract: An applicator tool for applying a liquid onto a surface of a floor includes an applicator and a handle connected to the applicator. The applicator includes a housing having a bottom surface and a plurality of sidewalls. The bottom surface is connected to the sidewalls to define a reservoir. The bottom surface has at least one opening in fluid for substantially continuously dispensing the liquid.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleanser.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating comprising a multi-component cartridge comprising at least two cylindrical cartridges, each cylindrical cartridge comprising an aperture and an open filling end that is disposed opposite the aperture and that is slidingly sealed by a cartridge piston seal, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with each aperture, and at least one paint applicator selected from the group consisting of a roller, a brush and a spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein at least one flexible hose is disposed between and in fluid communication with the cartridge and the nozzle.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing toothbrush includes a toothpaste reservoir in the handle of the toothbrush. A filling port is defined through the aft end of the handle and screw threads are defined on the handle adjacent to the filling port. The screw threads threadably connect to screw threads on the outlet element of a toothpaste tube so the toothpaste tube can be threadably connected to the toothbrush for a filling or a refilling operation.

Abstract: A dental hygiene system provided with interchangeable dental heads permits power-enhanced brushing and concurrent fluid irrigation to optimize a user's personal dental hygiene efforts. The system has a handle assembly with an irrigation nozzle in close proximity to displaceable bristles driven by a battery-operated handle motor. Pumping of irrigation fluid such as an antiseptic solution into the oral cavity is also motor driven. A telescoping chamber with irrigation fluid fits on the piston-like base end of the handle and is refilled by docking the handle assembly on a complementary docking station that includes a detachable fluid reservoir, microswitch controls and a base fluid pump. Docking of the handle assembly triggers the microswitches and opens a check valve in the bottom of the handle chamber, which activates the flow of fluid from the reservoir into the chamber. An optional fiberoptic subassembly illuminates the oral cavity.

Abstract: A device for sweeping a substantially horizontal surface is provided which includes a broom having a handle and a head, a valve disposed on the device, and a spray bar movably disposed on the head for directionally spraying a liquid that is supplied to the valve, wherein the valve regulates the pressure of liquid sprayed by the spray bar. The valve can be spring-loaded and/or hand-controlled. The device may include tubing between the valve and the spray bar, which tubing may be positioned internal to the handle or external to the handle. The handle may be used to convey liquid, such as that from a garden hose, from the valve to the spray bar. In an embodiment, the head may include water channels and the spray bar may be made integral to the head. The spray bar may oscillate and may take a variety of shapes, including elliptical, u-shaped and straight shapes. The device may further include a reservoir for holding an agent for treating the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A five-surface cleaning brush comprises a seat having a top surface, a front surface, an inclined surface connected the top surface and the front surface; and two lateral surfaces; and a plurality of hair beams which are formed on the top surface, front surface, inclined surface and two lateral surfaces of the seat; the hair beams being formed with a five hair surfaces. A first hair surface is formed on the top surface. A second hair surface is formed on the front surface. A third hair surface is formed on the inclined surface. The fourth and fifth hair surfaces are formed on the two lateral surfaces. The first hair surface is inclined to the third hair surfaces with a first inclined angle and the second hair surface is inclined to the third hair surface with a second inclined angle.

Abstract: A garbage can cleaning system for cleaning a garbage can after garbage has been removed from the garbage can. The garbage can cleaning system includes a platform assembly being designed for being positioned on a vehicle, such as a flatbed trailer. The platform assembly is designed for storing fluid to be used for cleaning the garbage can. At least one fluid distribution assembly is coupled to the platform assembly. The fluid distribution assembly is designed for being in fluid communication with the fluid stored by the platform assembly whereby the fluid distribution assembly is for spraying the fluid into the garbage can to facilitate cleaning of the garbage can. At least one scrubbing assembly is coupled to the platform assembly. The scrubbing assembly is designed for scrubbing an interior of the garbage can to remove debris from the interior of the garbage can.

Abstract: A brush (1) for washing objects such as automobiles includes a handle (2) and a body (3) with a compartment (4) for receiving washing fluid, such as water, and a number of brush tufts (5). A passage (7) allows introduction of washing fluid into the compartment and is covered by a plate (9) of flexible material, such as rubber, such that the washing fluid may enter the compartment when the brush is submerged in the fluid, but is prevented from exiting the compartment by the plate when the brush is in use for washing an object. Passages (11a) are provided for allowing washing fluid to exit the compartment to the tufts for washing. A ventilating passage (12) is provided for allowing air to exit and enter the compartment when washing fluid enters and exits the compartment, respectively.

Abstract: A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is preferably composed of braided wire and includes bristles, or fill, interweaved with the braided wire. The fill section in turn, is attached to an atraumatic tip by way of a distal connector sleeve which is resistance welded to the fill section and the atraumatic tip. The atraumatic tip includes a NiTiNOL core wire about which is disposed a gold-plated tungsten coil readily visible under a fluoroscope. The coil is bonded to the core wire. A bulb disposed on the coil helps effectuate cleaning of the passageway while also protecting the patient and the medical device from cleaning-related trauma.

Abstract: The present invention, there is provided a liquid applicator in which an application member is attached to a mouth portion of a container in order to apply contents such as cosmetics, chemicals or the like. The mouth portion of the container has a barrel part formed with threads. The container mouth portion is fitted therein with an inner plug formed therein with a passage hole communicated with the inside of the container. The application member includes a discharge barrel for opening and closing the passage hole in the inner plug, an application element holder fitted therein with the discharge barrel and holding an application element, and an attachment cap formed with threads adapted to be threadedly engaged with the thread of the barrel part.

Abstract: A rotary brush having a soap-dispensing feature for cleaning surfaces is disclosed. A rotary brush in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a brush head assembly operatively coupled to a telescopic handle. The telescopic handle may include an inner chamber configured to receive a cleaning agent that can be periodically delivered to the brush head assembly by pumping action. In certain embodiments, the telescoping handle may include a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the brush head assembly and an external fluid source. In other embodiments, the telescopic handle may be configured to store and deliver a cleaning agent without the use of an external source of fluid. A motor and gearing mechanism may be utilized to drive an inner, rotary brush head surrounded by an outer, stationary brush head.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device for applying a liquid to a target surface includes an applicator head and a reservoir. The reservoir is configured to contain the liquid to be applied to the target surface and is removably coupled to the applicator head. A liquid delivery conduit is associated with the applicator head and is in fluid communication with the reservoir. A plurality of application bristles are coupled to and extend away from the applicator head.

Abstract: A surgical scrub brush that contains a base with a narrow scrubbing head (50) extending therefrom. The base contains two sides, the first provided with bristles (52) extending outwards to form a brush, the second preferably provided with an absorbent material (60). The narrow scrubbing head (50) is provided for the effective scrubbing of the interdigital areas and web spaces of the band, and includes a dome (58). In the preferred embodiment, a shallow, rod-shaped depression (56) is further provided on the bristle profile on the main body to assume the approximate shape of one side of a finger such that the user can scrub his/her fingers effectively.

Abstract: A brush having a brush member, and adjustable handle, and an optionally convex cover. The brush member accommodates a sponge. A first plurality of bristles extends from the brush member and each of a second plurality of orifices is disposed between the bristles, optionally in an offsetting relation. The handle extends from the brush member. The cover has a pair of slots accommodating the handle and overlays the sponge during use. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A chewable toothbrush includes a pliable bristle anchor, bristles attached to the bristle anchor, and a handle attached to the bristle anchor. In one embodiment, the bristle anchor includes a cavity that holds a material such as toothpaste or mouthwash. When the toothbrush is chewed, the material is released from the cavity and onto the bristles. The toothbrush may be realized as a single-use disposable unit or as a multiple-use unit. The cavity in a multiple-use unit can be reloaded with material prior to each use.

Abstract: A self-contained portable toothbrush comprises a plastic head having a plurality of bristles extending outwardly therefrom on one side and a hemispherical water pocket on the other side connected to the bristles by a plurality of channels extending through the head. The water pocket is composed of compressible plastic that ruptures a seal when pressed forcing water onto the bristles that contain dehydrated dentifrice. The head is joined to an intermediate coupling portion at one end which is joined at the other end to a detachable hollow handle portion contained water or mouthwash. After use, the toothbrush is discarded.

Abstract: A cleaning attachment for converting a cleaning implement to a mop is in the form of a flexible cover having spaced walls for being disposed on opposite sides of the cleaning head of the implement. The walls are connected together at the bottom portion by a central support surface. Wings extend outwardly from each side of the support surface. A container having cleaning solution is mounted to the attachment between one of the walls and its wing. Cleaning solution may be dispensed from the container through slots in the bottom of the container and then through a sponge pad covering the slots so that the cleaning solution could flow onto a wipe detachably mounted to the bottom portion of the attachment. Alternatively, the container could be a compressible container which would be squeezed between the wing and the wall by lowering the implement toward the floor to thereby force cleaning solution from the container.

Abstract: A container and applicator unit, in particular test unit, comprises a container for a cosmetic. An applicator top is placed thereon, having an applicator that stands out from the top in a principal sense of extension. The applicator, at least by sections, is rotationally symmetrical or plurally symmetrical in relation to an axis of symmetry that is parallel to the principal sense of extension. At least one passage, which, at least by sections, is decentralized from the axis of symmetry of the applicator, leads from the container to the applicator. The result is a container and applicator unit by which to enable a cosmetic to be spread uniformly on the surface of application.

Abstract: A caulking gun includes a cartridge-holding component, a trigger assembly, a telescoping extension assembly, and a telescoping actuator rod assembly. The telescoping extension assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube extending telescopingly within the outer tube, and a compression fitting on the outer tube that is adapted to function as means for securing the inner tube in a desired position relative to the outer tube. The telescoping actuator rod assembly includes a tubular member, a rod extending telescopingly within the tubular member, and a plurality of locking components at spaced apart locations on the tubular member that are adapted to be screwed into engagement of the rod for purposes of securing the rod in a desired position relative to the tube. The outer and inner tubes of the telescoping extension assembly define a plurality of openings at spaced apart locations on the outer and inner tubes that enable access by a user to the plurality of locking components for length-adjustment purposes.

Abstract: A cleaning device (1) with a distributing surface (2) to effect a flat distribution of a cleaning or disinfectant fluid is provided, and includes a fluid outlet that is connected via a fluid line to a fluid reservoir containing a cleaning or disinfectant fluid. The cleaning device makes it possible for the application of cleaning or disinfectant fluid with an even faster and easier process, with the device still being easy to manufacture. The fluid outlet of the device is provided in the form of a spray strip that has a number of outlet openings distributed along the length of the strip and the spray strip is removably fastened to the cleaning device.

Abstract: A grout sealer applicator brush that carries with it a reservoir of grout sealer. The brush includes a handle with a broad concave upper surface used to support and cradle the reservoir. The grout sealer within the reservoir is conducted through a tube that dispenses the fluid directly on the bristles of the brush, ready for application to the grout. The reservoir is placed in proximity to the bristle to reduce the torque of the reservoir on the operator. Holding the reservoir in place is a handle, cradling arrangement that can accommodate different sized reservoirs. To reduce manufacturing costs, the brush and the tube are all formed simultaneously, typically of plastic, in a pressure molding process.

Abstract: A cleaning attachment for converting a cleaning implement to a mop is in the form of a flexible cover having spaced walls for being disposed on opposite sides of the cleaning head of the implement. The walls are connected together at the bottom portion by a central support surface. Wings extend outwardly from each side of the support surface. A container having cleaning solution is mounted to the attachment between one of the walls and its wing. Cleaning solution may be dispensed from the container through slots in the bottom of the container and then through a sponge pad covering the slots so that the cleaning solution could flow onto a wipe detachably mounted to the bottom portion of the attachment. Alternatively, the container could be a compressible container which would be squeezed between the wing and the wall by lowering the implement toward the floor to thereby force cleaning solution from the container.