Abstract: A device and system is disclosed for cleaning surfaces and/or applying materials to surfaces. A device, in accordance with the embodiments of the invention, comprises one or more squeegees and bristle for contacting a surface while cleaning the surface or applying a materials to the surface. Preferably, a device comprises a continuous squeegee that encircles or surrounds a portion of the bristles. In accordance with further embodiments of the invention, the one or more squeegees and bristles are coupled to a motorized handle and can be configured for cleaning teeth and gums.

Abstract: A hair styling system with structures that network together to and collectively support a hair style is disclosed. Hair styling structures, in accordance with the invention, include clip structures, such as barrette structures, hair clip structures, hair bead structure and/or band structures, such head band structures, hair loop structures, ring structures and hair wrap structures and combinations thereof. The structures are configured to detachably couple together using connecting mechanisms that allow the structure to couple while holding hair. Preferably, the structures are configured to detachably couple in a number of different ways to support a variety of hair styles.

Abstract: A dentition cleaning device and system is disclosed for cleaning teeth, gums and dentures. The dentition cleaning device utilizes squeegees that protrude from a cleaning head to provide efficient contact of dentition surfaces during cleaning. The dentition cleaning device is particularly useful for cleaning teeth because the squeegee contact surfaces and remove residues, such as plaque, without causing significant abrasion to surrounding gum tissue which can lead to gum recession. The dentition cleaning device can be configured with bristle sections or with squeegees that are configured to retain water in squeegee channels. The dentition cleaning device is adaptable to water assisted tooth cleaning system and motorized electric teeth cleaning systems. The dentition cleaning device is also particularly useful to be used in conjunction with a low viscosity tooth cleaner that is capable of being delivered through a conventional pump dispenser.

Abstract: A device, system and method is disclosed for removing residues from surfaces and for applying materials to surfaces. The device system and method of the instant invention utilize a squeegee configuration with a first continuous squeegee edge. Preferably, the first continues squeegee edge protrudes from a squeegee support element with squeegee walls that extend in all directions of a wiping plane. Within the boundary formed by the first continuous squeegee edge there are preferably additional cleaning elements such as bristles, sponges and/or additional squeegees. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a second squeegee edge protrudes from the inner squeegee region of the first continuous squeegee edge to form a squeegee compartment. Cleaning solutions and other materials are applied to surfaces by placing the solutions or materials into the squeegee compartment and wiping the surface with the squeegee edges.

Abstract: The cosmetic system of the current invention preferably has a dispenser for dispensing a solid or semi-sold cosmetic and an applicator for applying a liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic. The dispenser and the applicator are preferably coupled through a cap portion configured for capping a container holding the liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic. The liquid or sem-liquid cosmetic can be nail polish and the solid or semi-solid cosmetic can be lipstick. The system is preferably configured such the dispenser serves a handle for applying the liquid or sem-liquid cosmetic with the applicator and the container serves as a handle for dispensing or applying the solid or semi-sold cosmetic from the dispenser. According to an embodiment of the invention, the dispenser and the applicator are configured to be detachably coupled and are marked with an identification means to match the dispenser with the applicator once they are separated.

Abstract: A negative-acting silver halide photographic element comprising a hydrophilic colloidal binder containing a silver halide emulsion and from 50 to 1000 milligrams of an anthraquinone per mole of silver halide.