Abstract: A hand worn washing device. The device includes a housing that has a soap chamber and a mixing chamber. The housing includes a chamber opening that provides fluid communication between the soap and mixing chambers. The housing also has at least one outlet opening. The device has a nozzle that directs fluid onto the chamber opening and an attachment feature that allows the housing and the nozzle to be attached to a human hand. A portion of water provided by the nozzle flows through the chamber opening and into the soap chamber. A mixture of soap and water flows back out of the soap chamber and into the mixing chamber. The soap and water further mix in the mixing chamber and the mixed soap/water is then dispensed through the outlet opening.

Abstract: An adhesive substance removing tool is provided with a cracking tool and a scrapping assembly which are removably coupled to a base. The cracking tool is used to crack the adhesive substance by forming breaking lines on the surface of the adhesive substance, and then the scrapping assembly is used to scrape off the adhesive substance by starting from the breaking lines. The combination of the cracking tool and the scraping assembly allows the user to remove adhesive substance easily and completely. Besides, the cutting assembly of the cracking tool is able to move freely both in straight-line or circular fashion, and the cracking tool can be prevented from rotating or disengaging once it is positioned in place on the base. Hence, convenience and safety of use can both be assured.

Abstract: A device and method for treating an ingrown nail condition is provided. The method prevents a phenol solution that is applied during a P & A procedure from coming into contact with the surrounding skin and nail bed. The device is essentially a plastic tube which comes in different lengths and widths and has a specially shaped aperture located at one end. A stick-shaped cotton applicator is inserted through the tube so as to ensure direct application of the phenol solution onto only the nail matrix. As a result, the phenol solution is prevented from coming into contact with the skin and nail bed, thereby reducing post-operative healing time, post-operative infection and post-operative pain.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a combination brush and shampoo. The apparatus includes a handle, a removable brush head extending outward from a first end of the handle, the brush head having a plurality of apertures, an end coupler connected with a second end of the handle, a main channel extending from the end coupler, through the handle and brush head to the bristle pack such that the end coupler is in fluid communication with the plurality of apertures, and a reservoir formed in the brush head having a cleaning agent channel extending to and intersecting with the main channel. The system includes the apparatus and a semi-rigid region in the reservoir configured to be depressed and force the cleaning agent out of the reservoir. The method includes providing the apparatus, ejecting cleaning agent, and rinsing with water.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a combination brush and shampoo. The apparatus includes a handle, a brush head extending outward from a first end of the handle, the brush head having a plurality of apertures, an end coupler connected with a second end of the handle, a main channel extending from the end coupler, through the handle and brush head to the bristle pack such that the end coupler is in fluid communication with the plurality of apertures, and a reservoir formed in the brush head having a cleaning agent channel extending to and intersecting with the main channel. The system includes the apparatus and a semi-rigid region in the reservoir configured to be depressed and force the cleaning agent out of the reservoir. The method includes providing the apparatus, ejecting cleaning agent, and rinsing with water.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator kit may include: a first receptacle containing a first substance; a second receptacle containing a second substance that is different from the first substance; and, an applicator to which both receptacles can be secured. The applicator may include at least an elongate portion that is capable of extending in one of the first and second receptacles and includes a through channel enabling the substance contained in one of the first and second receptacles to flow for mixing with the substance contained in the other of the first and second receptacles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hands-free shower scrubber and soap dispensing system. The scrubber includes an upper brush and one or more central brushes attached to a frame. The frame can be attached with suction cups to the shower wall. A pumping apparatus pumps liquid from a holding tank through a connection to the upper brush and/or the one or more central brushes. The pumping apparatus can be a pneumatic pump positioned on the floor or attached to the shower wall. The pumping apparatus can be activated by a foot, knee, hip, shoulder or other body part at a similar height to the location of the pneumatic pump.

Abstract: A portable conversion washing device includes a pole, a brush support having a soap container, a brush, and a soap dispensing device that has a soap plug that plugs a dispensing opening, an actuator that moves the soap plug away from the dispensing opening whereby soap is dispensed out of the soap container, and a return device that moves the soap plug back to the dispensing opening. The washing device also includes a running water supply device having a first pipe connected to a running water supply hose, a second pipe that is in fluid communication with the first pipe, an angle adjusting device that adjust the angle between the first pipe and the second pipe. The second pipe has a tapered water conduit, a water flow plug that is moved along the conduit, and a water flow shaft that moves the water flow plug within the conduit.

Abstract: A device and method for accurately and quickly mixing and dispensing compounds, particularly reactant compounds. The device and method comprises at least one enclosed inner chamber that contains a reactant. The at least one or more enclosed inner chambers are in fluid communication with at least one mixing chamber. The reactants are displaced into the at least one mixing chamber and agitated such that they react. Once combined the reactants are released into an attached applicator and applied as needed.

Abstract: A writing implement includes a cylindrical shaft member, a pen tip member which is fixed to one end of the shaft member and from which colored ink seeps out, liquid for ink which is stored in the shaft member and which comprises a part of the colored ink seeping out from the end of the pen tip member, and colorant to be added to the above described liquid for ink to be the colored ink. Moreover, at least a part of a cylindrical side surface of the shaft member corresponding to the storing part of the liquid for ink is formed to be transparent. Between the liquid for ink and the colorant-storing part storing the colorant is provided a colorant-adsorbing core which introduces the liquid for ink into the colorant-storing part while capturing the colorant diffusing toward the storing part of the liquid for ink.

Abstract: A writing implement includes a cylindrical shaft member, a pen tip member which is fixed to one end of the shaft member and from which colored ink seeps out, liquid for ink which is stored in the shaft member and which comprises a part of the colored ink seeping out from the end of the pen tip member, and colorant to be added to the above described liquid for ink to be the colored ink. Moreover, at least a part of a cylindrical side surface of the shaft member corresponding to the storing part of the liquid for ink is formed to be transparent. Between the liquid for ink and the colorant-storing part storing the colorant is provided a colorant-adsorbing core which introduces the liquid for ink into the colorant-storing part while capturing the colorant diffusing toward the storing part of the liquid for ink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating shoes, especially leather-containing shoes, such as athletic shoes, and methods and articles of manufacture employing same to treat the shoes prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions applied to one or more shoes in need of treatment prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes for imparting a desired benefit to the shoes such as cleaning and/or conditioning and/or disinfecting and/or deodorizing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for targeted, efficient, and easy application of a fluid such as herbicide or insecticide, to a surface, such as a plant leaf or stem. The apparatus includes an elongated hand-manipulatable handle defining a fluid reservoir, a sealable fluid inlet to the reservoir, an application head, and a fluid control between application head and reservoir. The method includes storing a fluid to be applied in a portable hand-held manner, transferring the fluid to a targeted surface by capillary action of the stored fluid to an application head that allows swiping or touching of the head to the target and resists spillage or wind drift of the fluid. In one aspect of the invention, a kit includes an apparatus as described in combination with an instruction card that includes a measure or rule for mixing concentrate of a fluid for use with the apparatus.

Abstract: A clean detergent device includes a tube for connecting with a mophead and a tank containing the clean detergent attached to the tube. A first aperture is defined radially through the tube and communicates with the tank in which a piston is movably received. A second aperture is defined in communication with the tank and the tube. A connection member extends through the tank and a valve is received in the connection member. A hole is defined through the connection member and communicates with the tank. The valve controls the hole to allow detergent to flow into the tube via the second aperture.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a small, maneuverable stream of filtered fluid without benefit of a pump or electrical power are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a spray nozzle apparatus for dispensing a maneuverable stream of fluid, that originates from a fluid source at a first pressure includes an adapter assembly, a nozzle subassembly, and a flexible tubing. The adapter assembly is mechanically coupled to the fluid source, and is arranged to allow the fluid to flow from the fluid source through the adapter assembly. The nozzle subassembly dispenses the fluid at a second pressure, and includes a fluid intake end and a fluid dispensing end. The fluid dispensing end allows the fluid to flow therethrough in a small, stream-like configuration at the second pressure, and is in fluid communication with the adapter assembly. The flexible tubing allows the fluid to flow through, and is coupled to the fluid intake end of the nozzle subassembly.

Abstract: A sudser unit having an entry port, discharge port, and a fluid conduit. The discharge port and fluid conduit extend along a common longitudinal axis, and the entry port extends along a longitudinal axis that intersects the longitudinal axis of the discharge port and fluid conduit at an oblique angle. A water supply, such as a hose, is operably connected to the entry port. A converging nozzle having an opening of smaller diameter than that of the entry port is attached to the discharge port, and a detergent reservoir is attached to the fluid conduit. A valve is disposed between the reservoir and fluid conduit. A valve is disposed between the reservoir and fluid conduit to permit selective mixing of the water and detergent, and selective metering of the mixed composition.

Abstract: A capillary writing medium colorant reservoir system for a writing instrument and process for producing the colorant reservoir. The main problem in such colorant reservoirs is the storage time. During this time, the writing capacity of new writing instruments declines since the walls of the writing instruments are, if only slightly, permeable to solvents. In the long run a stored writing instrument thus dries out and loses the major proportion of its original writing capacity. To this end, the invention has a colorant reservoir with an elongated reservoir body made of fibrous material. The reservoir body is surrounded by a sleeve which is permeable to liquids and gases and gives the reservoir body its shape. The reservoir stores colorant to produce liquid writing medium, the colorant being stored between the fibers of the fibrous material of the reservoir body in dry form. A single-part or multipart wick projects from either side of the reservoir body.

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: A new shower head cleaning attachment for attachment to a shower head to permit cleaning therewith of a bathtub or shower stall. The inventive device includes a scrubbing brush with an elongate portion and an agitating head with a plurality of outwardly extending bristles. The scrubbing brush has a passage therein extending between the elongate portion and the agitating head. The agitating head has a plurality of apertures into the passage of the scrubbing brush. One end of a flexible hose is detachably coupled to an end of the scrubbing brush to fluidly connect the hose to the passage of the scrubbing brush. The other end of the hose has a shower head connector to fluidly connect this end of the hose to a shower head.

Abstract: A device for cleaning surfaces, especially curved or irregular surfaces. The cleaning device includes a base including a generally flat plate possessing a plurality of holes and a conical projection extending away from one side of the plate. The distal end of the conical projection is adapted to receive a longitudinal end of a hollow rod or pole. The device also includes a pillow filled with polystyrene pellets which is glued to the flat base, adjacent to the holes. A cleaning fluid may be delivered under pressure through the hollow rod, into the cavity of the conical projection, and through the holes of the plate to the pillow. Alternatively, a vacuum suction source may be applied to the interior of the hollow rod, whereby liquid in the pillow is sucked through the holes and into the cavity. Alternatively, a generally rectangular cover may selectively surround the pillow, with the corners of the cover being selectively crimped in serrated slits in the peripheral edge of the plate.

Abstract: An improved hand-held hose spray for kitchen faucets includes interchangeable cleaning accessories for providing scouring, scrubbing, wiping and rinsing functions in the cleansing of kitchen articles and utensils concurrent with the operation and manipulation of the hose spray, eliminating the need for the user to release or replace the hose spray during the cleansing cycle.

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: A washing soap dispensing system and method of manufacture comprising a wand adapted for the discharge of water therefrom in a second mode of operation and for the discharge of water and soap in a first mode of operation. The washing wand is constructed with a chamber adapted for containing concentrated liquid soap. The system includes an adjustable metering device for accurately dispensing concentrated liquid soap from the wand and a fluid assist water valve to control the flow of water through the wand.

Abstract: A tooth brush device includes a coupler coupled to a faucet and a tube coupled to the coupler by a hose, and a tooth brush coupled to the tube. A container is coupled to the hose for supplying the dentifrice into the hose. A valve is disposed in the coupler for controlling the water to flow into the hose. A switch is disposed in the tube for controlling the water to flow through the tube. The valve may control the water to flow into the hose and the brush when an aperture of the switch is actuated to communicate with the tube.

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 toothbrush system with an internal water delivery system is disclosed. A hollow cylindrical adapter is removably positionable on a shower between the water outlet line and the shower head. The adapter has an inlet end with threads for coupling to the water outlet line bringing water to the shower head. It also has an outlet end with threads for coupling to the shower head. In addition, the adaptor has a radial aperture with a threaded extension. A toothbrush has a far end with outwardly extending bristles and a near end with a rectilinear-shaped female connector. It also has at least one line extending along the length thereof with a plurality of apertures adjacent to the bristles at the terminal ends of the lines for the dissemination of water from the lines and through the apertures. A hose has an upper end with a fitting formed with threads for coupling with the threads of the nipple of the adapter. It also has a lower end for receiving the near end of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A device for washing an animal which includes a housing having a water inlet and a water outlet. The device further includes a head plate mounted on the housing in the vicinity of the water outlet. The head plate has a base and a plurality of outwardly extending flexible hollow robes which are formed with the base. The hollow tubes are hydraulically connected to the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved electrode suitable for the electrochemical regeneration of the co-enzymes NADH and NADPH. The electrode has imparted on its surface a mediator function which is a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine. Also disclosed is a method of improving the performance of a biochemical fuel cell which operates with a dehydrogenase as a catalyst and a co-enzyme as the energy-transferring redox couple which involves using the improved electrode in the fuel cell.

Abstract: A back scrubbing device is adapted to be secured to a shower wall. The device includes a main housing that has front and rear walls, opposing side walls and top and bottom walls. The front wall has a plurality of perforations formed therethrough and the top and bottom walls each have an opening formed therethrough. A water supply hose has one end connected to the opening in the bottom wall of the main housing and the opposing end is secured to a shower head or bathtub faucet for supplying water to the device. A brush is secured to the front wall of the main housing and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The apertures in the brush are aligned with the perforations in the front wall of the main housing so that water can pass therethrough. A container for holding liquid soap is mounted in the main housing. The container includes a dispenser extending from the top wall of the housing for dispensing the liquid soap contained therein.

Abstract: An automobile wheel cleaning device comprises a regulator shaft formed in a hollow generally cylindrical configuration with a first open end and a second open end. The shaft includes a coupling device on its second open end which is adapted to be coupled with the end of a standard garden hose in the operative orientation. A restrictor dial includes a finger grip and is positioned outside the shaft. A valve is formed in a generally planar circular configuration and is positioned within the hollow interior of the regulator shaft. A rod extends through the shaft and connects the finger grip and valve. The regulator dial is adapted to allow a user to regulate the flow of water therethrough. A cleaning head is comprised of a foamed elastomer and formed in a hollow generally cylindrical configuration. The head includes an open end which is adapted to be positioned around the first open end of the regulator shaft.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a body defining a water conduit in an underside thereof for receiving water therein, a cleaning member mounted on an underside of the body for cleaning articles and communicating with the water conduit, a cap mounted on an upperside of the body for sealing the body, a chamber being defined between the cap and the body with an amount of cleaning agent contained therein, and a cleaning agent dispensing device mounted on the body within the chamber for controlling the cleaning agent in the chamber to flow into the water conduit of the body to mix with the water therein.

Abstract: A two-piece tool inter-connected by a flexible soap water tube (12) which will perform a quick and clean car wash, void of soap film or streaks. The user simply rinses off the loose dirt and cools down the hot metal surface of a section of the car with one piece of the tool held in one hand (FIG. 18), and then washes with the other piece of the tool held in the other hand. The user again rinses with the other tool in the opposite hand to remove the soap before it dries leaving a soap film or streaks. This process is repeated until the last section of the car is completed. The user can expect about five car washes from one ounce of liquid soap before refilling and will find easy control of the rinse water flow rate and pattern whereby conserving soap and water.

Abstract: A liquid reservoir brush apparatus includes an elongated body provided with opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a reservoir formed in the upper surface. A fluid inlet is provided which is adapted to be connected through a flow-through handle to a source of fluid, and a fluid outlet is formed in the lower surface of the brush which communicates with the inlet. The reservoir is connected to the fluid passageway by a restricted passageway so that a cleaning fluid in the reservoir is drawn into the flow through the brush during use. A cover is secured to the upper surface of the body and encloses the reservoir. The cover includes a threaded opening in which a valve is positioned. The valve is movable within the threaded opening between a flow-permitting position in which the valve is spaced from the restricted passageway so that the reservoir and fluid passageway are in fluid communication with one another, and a flow-blocking position in which the valve blocks the restricted passageway.

Abstract: A shower apparatus includes a primary shower head having fluid connection to a three-way valve member, with the three-way valve member permitting selective fluid flow to the primary shower housing permitting fluid flow selectively to the primary shower head, a pulse shower head, or a brush shower head. The brush shower head is arranged to permit directing a liquid soap through the brush shower head onto a user of the organization.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided with an internal valve for automatic water shut-off which can be regulated by hand. The implement connects to a conventional water supply, for example, a garden hose. When the valve is open, water is supplied through a removable sponge or brush to a surface to be cleaned. The valve is opened when two portions of the implement are pivoted with respect to each other. This can be done by pressing the sponge or brush against a surface to be cleaned, pivoting the two portions of the implement and thereby opening the valve. Alternatively, the two portions can be held by handles, one in either hand, and pivoted to open and close the valve. An opening is provided in the brush or sponge to allow water to stream from a nozzle to the surface to be cleaned, unobstructed. A soap dispenser is also incorporated into the implement. The nozzle and soap dispenser direct fluid from the user when the implement is held in the hands. The implement may be used with other fluids not water.

Abstract: The invention provides a shower utensil having a brush and adapted to rapidly and efficiently shampoo pet animals having a large quantity of long hair or persons. The utensil is characterized in that in addition to bristles formed on the outer surface of a water spray wall on the bottom side of a main body container, at least one hollow projection having a hollow portion in communication with the interior of the container is formed on the outer surface of the water spray wall for forcing out water from its outer end.Since water is forced out from the hollow projection as positioned deep in the inner portion of the hairy covering of the animal, i.e., close to the skin, the covering of large amount of long hair can be rapidly soaked with the washing water or shampoo preparation fully to the skin.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus is provided having a body portion and a cleaning member supported on the body portion, wherein a cleaning fluid container is situated within the body portion of the cleaning apparatus, and wherein the cleaning fluid exits the body portion, whereby cleaning fluid is dispensed from the container when necessary onto or adjacent the cleaning member. Such an arrangement is simple in design and construction, and since cleaning fluid is insitu, such provides an effective cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shower brush and liquid soap dispenser combination for use in a shower. The soap dispenser has an inlet end which is connectable to the main water supply of the shower and an outlet end which is connectable to the brush. The inlet end of the dispenser includes a venturi feed to a liquid soap container in the dispenser such that water flowing through the water supply and into the soap dispenser draws liquid soap by suction through the venturi feed from the liquid soap container. The liquid soap is mixed with the water to form a soap and water mixture which is then fed by the water supply through the dispenser to the brush.

Abstract: A dry foaming coin operated carpet and upholstery cleaning machine for a car washes. A rigid, generally box-like cabinet is secured in a convenient user accessible position. An elongated hose extending from the housing terminates in a user-activated brush which outputs foam and facilitates vigorous cleaning. The control circuit comprises a conventional coin mechanism which operates a timer to initiate a vend. The timer first activates an air compressor, which supplies high pressure air to the system. A remote user switch associated with the brush must be activated to thereafter activate a pump to supply cleaning solution, and to close an air solenoid for air mixing. Simultaneously a heater is activated to heat the control block disposed within the brush. A brush control block properly mixes air and cleaning solution. An elongated heater compartment preheats incoming air, which is thereafter mixed with cleaning solution and discharged through a foam generating chamber in the block.

Abstract: A fountain brush assembly is provided with a removable and replaceable series of brush heads through which a cleaning fluid such as water readily passes to the surface to be cleaned, the assembly including a reservoir for detergent to be selectively added to the water, control of the use and amount of the detergent being effected through manipulation of the cover for the reservoir.

Abstract: A brush with automatic water shut-off is disclosed. The brush includes a handle portion pivotally connected to a body portion with a valve chamber intermediate to control water flow through the brush. A flutter valve is loosely positioned within the valve chamber and is continuously biased toward the valve chamber seat by the water pressure. An operating rod is movable within the body portion and extends past the plane of the seat. When the brush is not in use, water pressure forces the flutter valve toward the seat and contact between the flutter valve and the operating rod causes the body portion and handle portion to be pivotally offset with no water flowing. When the brush bristles contact the surface to be cleaned, the body and brush portions are urged into axial alignment about the pivot whereby the operating rod will force the flutter valve off of its seat, thereby automatically causing water flow through the brush.

Abstract: A hand-held cleaning implement. An ergonomically shaped, hand-held body allows attachment of a brush and sponge. The body is provided with a first and a second digitally operated valve button that allows water, provided by an external source, to flow through the brush or the sponge, at the user's option.

Abstract: A brush for home use such as washing cars and patios. The brush includes a body having a plurality of dependent bristles and defining a first compartment for a receiving soap and a second compartment for receiving rinse water. The body also includes an elongate tube partially defining each of the compartments. The first compartment has an outlet for providing soapy water to the bristles while the second compartment has an outlet for providing rinse water. A spool valve is slidable back and forth in the tube with the valve having a tubular wall defining an axial bore open to the conduit and an opening extending through the wall for communicating water to either of the compartments. Seals are carried by the spool valves flanking the opening to provide watertight seals between the valve and the tube. The brush also includes a thumb switch for reciprocating the valve along a linear path among a soap position, a rinse position, and an off position where water is supplied to neither of the compartments.

Abstract: A car washing mitt constituting a flexible glove adapted to be worn on the hand of a user, having a palm pad formed of sponge material, and a liquid soap reservoir also mounted on the glove. A flexible water hose may be connected to a control device mounted on the glove, and the control device includes a manually operable selector valve, which may be set to deliver water selectively either directly to the interior of the pad, or to the interior of the pad after intermixture thereof with soap from the reservoir, or to a jet directed forwardly from the tip of the glove for rinsing purposes.

Abstract: A hand held kitchen sink spray is disclosed with various cleaning attachments. The attachments are attached by a quick-release connector.

Abstract: A fluid pressure cleaning apparatus for cleaning large or inaccessible surfaces, such as a floor or truck sidewall. A housing has a manifold assembly mounted in the interior thereof with a plurality of linearly aligned spray nozzles spaced apart to provide a continuous spray or curtain of cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. Portions of the manifold assembly extend through the housing and are connected to a handle assembly. A first brush array lines the outer edges of the housing and confines the spray from the manifold assembly and assists in cleaning the surface. A second array of scrub brushes is provided within the periphery of the first array. In one form of the cleaning apparatus the manifold assembly has a fluid discharge port and a valve selectively operable to open and close the port. When the valve is closed high pressure fluid is discharged from the nozzles to wash and rinse the surface. Detergent and fluid is directed unto the surface when the valve is open.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus has a grip with a water supply receptacle and a liquid detergent receptacle, and a working head with a plurality of portions circumferentially arranged about its axis and with a water outlet formed in one portion and a liquid detergent outlet formed in another portion.

Abstract: An improved hose end sprayer is provided in which chemical concentrate from a reservoir circumscribing a tube secured to the end of the hose is gradually fed into a liquid stream passing through the tube. A back pressure baffle is fitted within the tube between a pair of holes spaced in the tube in the portion thereof circumscribed by the reservoir walls. A first of the holes permits gradually release of liquid concentrate within the reservoir when under pressure into the tube. This hole is positioned downstream of the baffle. A partition within the chamber is fitted over the tube, at least a portion thereof being movable under pressure from liquid within the tube passing through the second hole upstream of the baffle into the reservoir. This action causes sufficient pressure on the concentrate to cause its gradual release through the first hole into the tube.

Abstract: A griddle cleaning device which is capable of cleaning griddles with high efficiency and with a minimum of labor, and which is very good from the sanitary standpoint. The device includes a brush having a base with an outlet opening, a multitude of bristles secured to the base, and a hollow handle connected with the base. The handle has one end in communication with the outlet opening in the base, and the other end coupled with a hose. The hose is adapted to be placed in selective communication with a detergent tank, a water source, and a rinse tank under the control of a control unit so that the bristles are fed with one of a cleaning liquid, water and a rinsing liquid through the hose, the hollow interior of the brush handle and the outlet opening. The device also includes a sensor attachable to the upper surface of a griddle and connected to the control unit for detecting detergent concentration in the rinsing water.

Abstract: A brush is disclosed having an elongated hollow handle and an integrally-secured casing. The casing has a shaft to which is rotatably secured a paddle wheel. The latter has a bottom surface to which are secured a plurality of bristles. The handle contains a water feed pipe which terminates in a nozzle inside the casing adapted to direct the water stream onto the paddle wheel. A liquid soap-dispensing means is provided in the shaft.