Abstract: A hair brush comprising an upper handle defining a cavity between a front surface and a back surface of the upper handle, a bristle cover positioned into the cavity and facing away from the front surface, wherein the bristle cover comprises a plurality of cavities, a bristle pad, wherein the bristle pad is positioned into the cavity and between the bristle cover and the back surface of the upper handle, a plurality of bristles positioned on the bristle pad, a brush body coupled to the bristle pad, wherein the brush body comprises a mechanical means for moving the plurality of bristles of the bristle pad through the plurality of cavities of the bristle cover.

Abstract: The present invention, a carwash dryer apparatus and method, is detailed. The apparatus uses a plurality of drying scoop assemblies to remove water from a wet vehicle through contact. The drying scoops are made from 10-lb foam or felt. The apparatus is then dried by spinning until it has released the absorbed water. The scoop shape facilitates both quick drying of vehicles and the rapid elimination of moisture from the scoops, themselves. The method allows for the sensing of the water retained in the plurality of drying scoop assemblies and adjusts the voltage in order to eliminate the water.

Abstract: The present invention, a carwash dryer apparatus and method, is detailed. The apparatus uses a plurality of drying scoop assemblies to remove water from a wet vehicle through contact. The drying scoops are made from 10-lb foam or felt. The apparatus is then dried by spinning until it has released the absorbed water. The scoop shape facilitates both quick drying of vehicles and the rapid elimination of moisture from the scoops, themselves. The method allows for the sensing of the water retained in the plurality of drying scoop assemblies and adjusts the voltage in order to eliminate the water.

Abstract: A plastic clip core assembly is disclosed for use in a rotary brush in a carwash. The plastic clip core is comprised of a plastic clip core, a plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”) and an equal plurality of plastic clips. The plastic clip core assembly is mated to a rotational hub, creating a rotary brush. The plastic clip core has a plurality of semi-cylindrical void cavities, each with an adjoining cylindrical void cavity. Each plastic clip has two parallel members, a first member and a second member. Each LWE has an upper edge, lower edge, free edge, and a cylindrical mount. A first member of a plastic clip fits into the cylindrical mount of the LWE and the semi-cylindrical void cavity. The second member of the plastic clip fits into the cylindrical void cavity, thus securing the LWE to the plastic clip core. The plastic clip core mates with the rotational hub in a no-slip condition.

Abstract: A rotary brush for a carwash comprised of a rotational hub, a plastic clip core, a plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”) and an equal plurality of plastic clips, for retaining the LWE to the plastic clip core. A plastic clip core is comprised of a plastic clip core, a plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”) and an equal plurality of plastic clips. The plastic clip core assembly is mated to a rotational hub, creating the rotary brush. The plastic clip core has a plurality of semi-cylindrical void cavities, each with an adjoining cylindrical void cavity. Each plastic clip has two parallel members, a first member and a second member. Each LWE has an upper edge, lower edge, free edge, and a cylindrical mount. A first member of a plastic clip fits into the cylindrical mount of the LWE and the semi-cylindrical void cavity. The second member of the plastic clip fits into the cylindrical void cavity, thus securing the LWE to the plastic clip core.

Abstract: The present invention, a cylindrical rotary tire brush element with an integrated wear indicator, is intended to replace the prior art cylindrical rotary tire brush element in a prior art rotary tire brush assembly. The cylindrical rotary tire brush element with integrated wear indicator is intended as a drop-in replacement to the prior art cylindrical rotary tire brush element of a prior art rotary tire brush assembly. The invention is made from at least two homogeneous pluralities of bristles, with each homogeneous plurality of bristles having the same purpose, material, color, and specified length. At least one plurality is a cleaning bristle of a first color and first specified length. At least one plurality is an indicator bristle of a second color and a third specified length, where the second color is a highly noticeable color such as yellow, red, orange, green, or white. The third specified length is equal to the minimum acceptable actual length of the cleaning bristles.

Abstract: A hair brush comprising an upper handle defining a cavity between a front surface and a back surface of the upper handle, a bristle cover positioned into the cavity and facing away from the front surface, wherein the bristle cover comprises a plurality of cavities, a bristle pad, wherein the bristle pad is positioned into the cavity and between the bristle cover and the back surface of the upper handle, a plurality of bristles positioned on the bristle pad, a brush body coupled to the bristle pad, wherein the brush body comprises a mechanical means for moving the plurality of bristles of the bristle pad through the plurality of cavities of the bristle cover.

Abstract: A quick-change surface panel for a carwash, and a system for using a quick-change surface panel for a carwash are disclosed. The surface panel is an annular piece of flexible hygroscopic material. The surface panel is partitioned from its outer diameter inward towards the inner diameter, creating a plurality of radially-arranged wash elements. The radially-arranged wash elements terminate at a common center. A two-piece collar attaches each quick-change surface panel to a rotational hub. A spacer is positioned between each quick-change surface panel.

Abstract: A plastic clip core assembly is disclosed for use in a rotary brush in a carwash. The plastic clip core is comprised of a plastic clip core, a plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”) and an equal plurality of plastic clips. The plastic clip core assembly is mated to a rotational hub, creating a rotary brush. The plastic clip core has a plurality of semi-cylindrical void cavities, each with an adjoining cylindrical void cavity. Each plastic clip has two parallel members, a first member and a second member. Each LWE has an upper edge, lower edge, free edge, and a cylindrical mount. A first member of a plastic clip fits into the cylindrical mount of the LWE and the semi-cylindrical void cavity. The second member of the plastic clip fits into the cylindrical void cavity, thus securing the LWE to the plastic clip core. The plastic clip core mates with the rotational hub in a no-slip condition.

Abstract: A rotary brush for a carwash comprised of a rotational hub, a plastic clip core, a plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”) and an equal plurality of plastic clips, for retaining the LWE to the plastic clip core. A plastic clip core is comprised of a plastic clip core, a plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”) and an equal plurality of plastic clips. The plastic clip core assembly is mated to a rotational hub, creating the rotary brush. The plastic clip core has a plurality of semi-cylindrical void cavities, each with an adjoining cylindrical void cavity. Each plastic clip has two parallel members, a first member and a second member. Each LWE has an upper edge, lower edge, free edge, and a cylindrical mount. A first member of a plastic clip fits into the cylindrical mount of the LWE and the semi-cylindrical void cavity. The second member of the plastic clip fits into the cylindrical void cavity, thus securing the LWE to the plastic clip core.

Abstract: A plastic clip core is disclosed for use in a rotary brush in a carwash. The plastic clip core is used in conjunction with a rotational hub, a plurality of plastic clips, and an equal plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”). The plastic clip core has a plurality of semi-cylindrical void cavities, each with an adjoining cylindrical void cavity. Each plastic clip has two parallel members, a first member and a second member. Each LWE has an upper edge, lower edge, free edge, and a cylindrical mount. A first member of a plastic clip fits into the cylindrical mount of the LWE and the semi-cylindrical void cavity. The second member of the plastic clip fits into the cylindrical void cavity, thus securing the LWE to the plastic clip core. The plastic clip core mates with the rotational hub in a no-slip condition.

Abstract: A plastic clip core is disclosed for use in a rotary brush in a carwash. The plastic clip core is used in conjunction with a rotational hub, a plurality of plastic clips, and an equal plurality of longitudinal washing elements (“LWE”). The plastic clip core has a plurality of semi-cylindrical void cavities, each with an adjoining cylindrical void cavity. Each plastic clip has two parallel members, a first member and a second member. Each LWE has an upper edge, lower edge, free edge, and a cylindrical mount. A first member of a plastic clip fits into the cylindrical mount of the LWE and the semi-cylindrical void cavity. The second member of the plastic clip fits into the cylindrical void cavity, thus securing the LWE to the plastic clip core. The plastic clip core mates with the rotational hub in a no-slip condition.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning travel kit includes toothbrushing mouthpiece that has two inverted channels dimensioned to receive upper and lower bites of dental arches of a user, the channels being integral with one another. Teeth-cleaning bristles inwardly project within the two inverted channels to bear inwardly against teeth and gums of the user, wherein the channels and teeth-cleaning bristles are configured such that mastication produces relative brushing movement of the teeth-cleaning bristles over the teeth and gums. An oral hygiene promoting product is attached to one of the two inverted channels and the teeth-cleaning bristles that is released by action of the user's mouth. The teeth cleaning travel kit also includes a vessel that contains a rinsing fluid and kit packaging that contains the toothbrushing mouthpiece and vessel.

Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a handheld tool and related method for cleaning and lubricating: the entire star chamber in a firearm (e.g., AR-15 and M-14 rifles), including the top lands, bottom lands, and canted faces of the locking lugs forming a star inlet to the chamber in a rifle; and the remaining headspace of the firearm. One tool embodiment comprises: a paddle grip; a midsection shank; and a generally T-shaped foam swab affixed over an end portion of the shank, wherein the swab has two wings and a stem. The wings are designed to fit, simultaneously or contemporaneously, between and against opposing faces of different pairs of successive locking lugs and against bottom lands of those different pairs. Afterwards, the swab can be pushed through the star inlet to clean the chamber portion behind the inlet, including the backside of the inlet.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning travel kit includes toothbrushing mouthpiece that has two inverted channels dimensioned to receive upper and lower bites of dental arches of a user, the channels being integral with one another. Teeth-cleaning bristles inwardly project within the two inverted channels to bear inwardly against teeth and gums of the user, wherein the channels and teeth-cleaning bristles are configured such that mastication produces relative brushing movement of the teeth-cleaning bristles over the teeth and gums. An oral hygiene promoting product is attached to one of the two inverted channels and the teeth-cleaning bristles that is released by action of the user's mouth. The teeth cleaning travel kit also includes a vessel that contains a rinsing fluid and kit packaging that contains the toothbrushing mouthpiece and vessel.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning travel kit includes toothbrushing mouthpiece that has two inverted channels dimensioned to receive upper and lower bites of dental arches of a user, the channels being integral with one another. Teeth-cleaning bristles inwardly project within the two inverted channels to bear inwardly against teeth and gums of the user, wherein the channels and teeth-cleaning bristles are configured such that mastication produces relative brushing movement of the teeth-cleaning bristles over the teeth and gums. An oral hygiene promoting product is attached to one of the two inverted channels and the teeth-cleaning bristles that is released by action of the user's mouth. The teeth cleaning travel kit also includes a vessel that contains a rinsing fluid and kit packaging that contains the toothbrushing mouthpiece and vessel.

Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, the present invention provides an improved system and apparatus for cleaning the clipper blades at an intermediate step of hair cutting, to avoid hindrance of the hair sticking the blades. This ensures better handling and operation of the hair cutting tools. The apparatus can be removably worn any of the fingers of the Barber, as per the comfort and ease of operations felt by him. The invention suggests a cleaning barber brush apparatus that is conveniently adjusted to be worn in different fingers of different sizes, using elastic and rubber holding means.

Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a handheld tool and related method for cleaning and lubricating: the entire star chamber in a firearm (e.g., AR-15 and M-14 rifles), including the top lands, bottom lands, and canted faces of the locking lugs forming a star inlet to the chamber in a rifle; and the remaining headspace of the firearm. One tool embodiment comprises: a paddle grip; a midsection shank; and a generally T-shaped foam swab affixed over an end portion of the shank, wherein the swab has two wings and a stem. The wings are designed to fit, simultaneously or contemporaneously, between and against opposing faces of different pairs of successive locking lugs and against bottom lands of those different pairs. Afterwards, the swab can be pushed through the star inlet to clean the chamber portion behind the inlet, including the backside of the inlet.

Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a foam swab for cleaning and lubricating firearms. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises: a molded plastic shank having a threaded free end and a series of parallel rings spaced between parallel spacers; and a foam cover, preferably made of polyurethane, thermally bonded to the spacers. To clean a firearm, solvent or lubricant is applied to the foam cover. Then the threaded end can be screwed into a gun cleaning rod and the foam swab drawn through a firearm bore.

Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a foam swab for cleaning and lubricating firearms. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises: a molded plastic shank having a threaded free end and a series of parallel rings spaced between parallel spacers; and a foam cover, preferably made of polyurethane, thermally bonded to the spacers. To clean a firearm, solvent or lubricant is applied to the foam cover. Then the threaded end can be screwed into a gun cleaning rod and the foam swab drawn through a firearm bore.