Abstract: A paint brush bridle attachment device is removably secured to a paint brush. The device includes a bridle section engaging the bristles of the paint brush, a retaining band engaging the head of the paint brush and an elongated band member which is removably secured to both the retaining band and bridle section.

Abstract: Brush bodies are held in recesses between webs for cleaning of a shoe by way of a foot mat of rubber, synthetic material or metal and the brushes project over the webs of the grate-formed mat. The brush bodies are insertable in the mat to be easily replaced when the brushes are worn whereby the wear on the basic body of the mat becomes reduced since the webs are used only for support and no longer for the cleaning function.

Abstract: A wax applicator for skis comprising a block of generally abrasive material such as cork and a sheet of relatively hard material such as acrylic plastic secured face-to-face to serve as a wax spreader and smoother. The sheet extends past one edge of the block and the edge of the sheet extending past the block and an edge of the block are beveled such that they provide spaced beveled edges lying in a common plane.

Abstract: An improved back scrubber device adapted to be removably secured to a wall. The scrubber includes a base portion including a plurality of suction devices adapted to removably secure the base portion to the wall and a cover adapted to enclose an opening on the base portion. The cover includes a porous portion which is adapted to permit the passage therethrough of a soap and water solution upon the introduction of external pressure against the cover in a direction toward the back of the base portion. An access opening is provided on one of the side walls for the introduction of a soap and water solution to the base portion. A drying element and means for securing the drying element to the base portion and cover are further provided.

Abstract: A compact, portable pocket flask for cleaning and refreshing dentures. The flask is elongated, elliptically-shaped and pocket sized and contains two completely sealed compartments also sealed from each other. One such compartment is shaped to carry a denture for cleaning purposes, and is accessible through inverting of the flask and removing the cup portion which seals the fluid in the lower compartment. This lower flask compartment has padded walls, and is completely sealed by means of said cup portion, whereby the denture within the compartment may be treated by shaking the flask. The other compartment is connected to the neck of the flask and may contain rinsing fluid such as mouthwash or water; or by means of the sealing "cup" enables transfer of fluid from the upper compartment to the lower compartment.

Abstract: A bag accessory for attachment to a bag, which accessory includes a ramp or scoop for guiding refuse or other material from a work surface into an attached bag, gripping means carried by the ramp or scoop for releasably gripping the bag, arms for distending or holding the bag open, and suspension means for hanging the bag as for a trash receptacle, or the like.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an improved scheme for storing a dust pan on a push broom which is suitable for use with ordinary, commercially available push brooms, and which facilitates mounting and dismounting of the dust pan. The new scheme employs a dust pan having a channel-shaped handle which is adapted to freely receive and extend around the upper surface of the broom handle, and a pan portion which is adapted to underlie the broom handle and be held captive between that handle and a pair of flanking retainers on the brush head.

Abstract: A window cleaning device consisting of a sponge, a head for supporting the sponge and a stiffener web for stiffening the sponge and securing the sponge with respect to the head. The stiffener has a pair of ridges which are located within a channel formed in the head in a face-to-face relationship with respect to flanges at the outer edge of the channel formed in the head so as to compress the sponge between the ridges and the flanges of the head to firmly secure the sponge within the head.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a flexible rubber-like mat having a plurality of suction cups affixed to one lateral surface thereof. The other lateral surface is substantially covered with a loose pile fabric-like material adapted to be releasingly engaged by one surface of a flexible soap containing apparatus. The plastic gripping surface of the flexible soap container is adapted with a multiplicity of multi-directional material grasping fingers. The remainder of the container is fabricated from porous sponge-like material enabling the soap within to be fluidly communicated with the exterior porous surfaces of the container. The mat may be installed on a wall or on the interior surfaces of a bathtub providing a convenient storage location for the soap container and utility as a washing aid.

Abstract: A simple, lightweight T-shaped mop head and handle device accomplishes a variety of dry or wet mopping as well as dusting jobs. The structure is preferrably fabricated from two lengths of lightweight aluminum tubing attached in a T-configuration by an aluminum, generally U-shaped bracket and two rivets. Lengths of any of a variety of fabric or synthentic materials may be wrapped around the cross head of the device. An upwardly projecting stud may be provided adjacent each end of the cross head of the device to hold the material wrapped therearound in place.

Abstract: A squeeze mop having a pair of wings pivoted to a central part of the mop body, and a one piece lever and actuating mechanism pivoted adjacent the end of the handle. The lever is integrally connected to a pair of spaced actuators straddling the handle and acting on each wing so that the initial closing movement gives a rapid closing movement, and further movement gives a closing movement with an increased mechanical advantage.

Abstract: An extensible scraping and brushing tool for use in removing ice and snow from vehicle windows or the like has an elongate handle provided with a scraper member at one end and has a brush assembly that is telescopically received in the handle. The brush assembly is nested in the handle when the tool is to be used as a scraper or as a brush of a relatively short length or, the brush assembly may be extended from such a first position to a second position in which the brush assembly extends beyond the handle in order that the tool may be used as a brush having an extended reach. Guide structure for reciprocably shifting the brush assembly and retaining the same in connection with the handle is formed integrally as a part of the handle and brush assembly and is of a configuration providing a relatively high degree of rigidity at the point of connection between the two when the tool is in its extended condition.

Abstract: A scouring-pad construction wherein an outer tubular envelope is inside-out loosely knitted around a loosely fabricated pliant stuffer material, given lengths of such materials being secured to establish end closure along generally transverse alignments. In a preferred form, the inner and outer materials are both knitted, and thermoplastic filament is an important component of both knits, the ends being heat-sealed for permanent closure by local fusion of such filaments.

Abstract: A rotatably mounted paint roller to the axle of which a handle is pivotally attached through an intermediate oscillatable connector permitting rollable as well as swingable yieldingly limited movements of the roller in opposite directions within a predetermined plane.

Abstract: An eraser device comprising a thin flat rubberlike erasing material and a stiff plastic holder structure therefor, the latter having a trough shape holder bottom locking together by snap clips with an inverted trough shape front cover and an inverted trough shape rear cover so as to form a clamping front end and a rear storage space. The thin flat eraser is clamped firmly at the front end so as to eliminate requirement of exerting extra force or paying special attention to the holder in order to prevent the eraser from slipping backward in the erasing operation. Additionally, the holder structure provides a smooth surface for comfortably grasping the eraser device in the hand. As the eraser front end is worn in use, it can be easily adjusted to maintain the proper protrusion by releasing the clamp action of the front cover. Refilling of long flexible thin eraser can be easily accomplished by removal of both front and rear covers.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, particularly for cleaning window panes, is fitted with a replaceable strip-shaped rubber wiping element, a U-section holding sheath accommodating the rear edge of the wiping element and, at the forward end of a handle for holding the cleaning apparatus, two clamping plates of which one is detachable and secures the wiping element in its holding sheath. The detachable clamping plate is formed at its transverse front edge with an inwardly angled tapering lip which engages between one side of the holding sheath and the wiping element, and which is provided on its outside flank with rib-like teeth extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the lip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a scouring pad made with a strip of expanded plastic material which is commonly used for scouring pots, pans and the like. This pad has one end folded over a stiff plastic contoured member which provides a controlled contour to the pad and allows the pad to be folded for gripping by the fingers. The contoured insert provides four corners for ease of scouring and cleaning. Two corners of this insert are curved and two corners are sharp or right-angled permitting easy and thorough cleaning of the contours, ridges, indentations, etc. of pots, pans and the like.

Abstract: A thin rectangular blade of flat configuration has its two longer edges rolled or burnished to form alternatively usable sharpened edges. The blade is held in a structure which includes a handle having a concave surface against which the blade is adapted to be clamped by a convex clamping member in order to end the initially flat blade into an arcuate configuration such that the exposed scrapping edge is curved in order to reduce the likelihood that its edge portions will gouge a workpiece or the like. The blade is oriented at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle, and the radius of curvature of the bent blade is approximately twice the length of its longer edges. A screw fastener holds the clamping member to the handle and clearance is provided for the reserve, or unused scraper edge of the blade when the blade is so clamped.

Abstract: A brush caddy made up of four pieces of wire welded together. The longest piece termed a "spine" has a hook at the top from which a paint brush may be hung. Centrally a cross piece is welded to the spine to form a pair of arms ending in claws which grip the rim of a paint can. The spine is tilted away from the can so that the brush is more easily grasped and more easily placed on the hook. A third piece of wire forms a "yoke" which cooperates with the hook and the spine to support the brush in the desired slanting position with the dripping edge over the mouth of the can. The fourth piece of wire is welded across the spine at its base to embrace the can at that end. An elastic member fits over the ends of this fourth piece of wire and around the can, for added stability.

Abstract: A massage belt is provided with nipples or nodular protuberances on one side and with brush bristles on the other side with a pair of thickened portions at the end of the belt defining ducts or passages through which rope handles may be passed to enable manipulation of the belt by a user.