Abstract: A collapsible, portable ramp assembly, made of light weight materials and of a unitized construction whereby all components are a permanent part of the assembly, and which can be quickly and easily deployed to form a sturdy ramp for a variety of uses. The central, load-bearing portion of the ramp is formed by many light weight, transversely positioned slats, pivotally connected to one another by several flexible straps. Rigid support of the central ramp portion is provided by a pair of strong, light weight braces that simply rotate into a longitudinal position along the ramp sides from their position along the ramp end pieces.

Abstract: The pool cleaner includes a body and at least one member secured to the body and which, in use, engages a submerged surface to be cleaned, thereby preventing the body from directly contacting the submerged surface. The member and at least part of the body are rotatable relative to each other. A skirt may be attached to the member, or the member may take the form of a skirt.

Abstract: A toothbrush (1) has a cleaning member (3) equipped with a drivable bristle holder (20) for holding main bristles (21) and with a drivable interdental bristle holder (26) for holding interdental bristles (27),the interdental bristle holder (26) being coupled to a drive element (29) with the aid of a coupling element (39) and, of the coupling element (39) and the drive element (29) at the coupling element (39) is at least partly elastically deformable parallel to the longitudinal bristle direction (28) of the interdental bristles (27) held by the interdental bristle holder (26).

Abstract: A drive system for driving two cylindrical brushes of a floor cleaning machine that rotate in opposite directions is disclosed. The floor cleaning machine includes a motor, a gear mechanism and force-transmission means for transmitting a torque from the gear mechanism to the cylindrical brushes. The gear mechanism has a separate driven shaft for each cylindrical brush.

Abstract: A vehicle-washing system for vehicles has high-pressure lateral spray devices with spray nozzles stationary in their height, which high-pressure lateral spray devices are arranged on both sides of a vehicle-washing position. An elevationally adjustable carrier is furthermore provided, on which carrier is arranged in particular a horizontal washing brush for cleaning the roof of a vehicle. With each lateral spray device is associated a further spray nozzle, which is connected to the first-mentioned spray nozzles through a flexible fluid pipeline. The further spray nozzles are provided on the carrier and are adjustable in their height following the upper contour of the vehicle to be washed. The vehicle-washing system of the invention achieves with few structural requirements a good cleaning result in the upper area of the sides of a vehicle, also for higher vehicles or for passenger vehicles with a sharply pulled-in area of the edge of the roof.

Abstract: A toothbrush, of the type in which a brush head is equipped with flexible friction rods which include a lower anchoring foot by fastening the rods to a principal body of the head, the anchoring foot of at least some of the rods is received in an anchoring hole passing through the principal body in such a way that upper and lower ends of the anchoring foot are arranged above and below the upper and lower faces, respectively, of the principal body, an upper end of an anchoring foot is connected to a lower end by a bridge of material which extends outside the anchoring hole and, at the lower and upper ends of the anchoring foot, the bridge of material bears against the lower and upper faces, respectively, of the principal body in order to fasten the rods to the head.

Abstract: A device, system and method is disclosed for removing residues from a surface, for treating the surface and/or for applying materials to the surface. The device, system and method of the instant invention utilize a squeegee configuration with at least one curved elongated squeegee which provides wiping in plurality of directions against the surface. The squeegee configuration can also have bristles for brushing the surface and/or apertures for treating the surface. In still further embodiments, the squeegee configuration can have a sponge section and/or an abrasive section. Preferably, the curved elongated squeegee protrudes from a support structure, such as a toothbrush head or other household appliance. Squeegee configurations can include, a spiral squeegee, a continuous squeegee, a squiggling or wave-like squeegee, a squeegee segment and/or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A brush assembly, such as for cleaning and sanitizing toilet bowls, having a removable and disposable applicator head. The brush assembly comprises an elongated handle with a broadening diverging end and an applicator head for removable attachment thereto. Dual locking means for the applicator head are provided, where the locking means may be manually released without having to physically handle a soiled applicator head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper having arm (10), which is driven via a drive shaft and on which a wiper blade is (20) is pivotably connected. At least one spray nozzle (64) for providing fluid to the windshield is disposed on one of the pivotable parts (10,22) and is connected via a water inlet (56) to a water pump. A nozzle body (40) with one inlet conduit (42) and at least one outlet conduit (44) is provided in a housing (36). A spray nozzle is mounted in the nozzle body. Both inlet and outlet conduits have openings on a jacket face of the nozzle body. A diaphragm (58,70), in a pressureless state, closes the inlet conduit (42) and the outlet conduit (44) on the jacket face.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first housing defining a cyclonic airflow chamber and a second housing defining a main suction opening that is in communication with an inlet of the cyclonic chamber. A suction source has a suction airstream inlet in communication with an outlet of the cyclonic chamber, and establishes a suction airstream that enters said main suction opening, passes through said cyclonic chamber, and passes to an outlet of said suction source. A substantial portion of particulates entrained in the suction airstream are separated therefrom when said suction airstream moves in a cyclonic fashion through the cyclonic chamber.

Abstract: A power brush assembly for vacuum cleaners is disclosed. In the power brush assembly, a casing is set in the suction part of a vacuum cleaner and defines a suction nozzle used for sucking dust-laden air under pressure into the suction part of the vacuum cleaner. A power brush is set within the casing such that the brush is rotatable and reciprocable to the left and right. This power brush is used for brushing dust and impurities on a target surface. A drive motor generates a rotating force for allowing the power brush to rotate and reciprocate to the left and right within the casing. A power transmission mechanism connects the drive motor to the power brush so as to transmit the rotating force of the drive motor to the power brush.

Abstract: A joint structure of a wheel bearing comprises a bearing cover and a pivotal casing. The bearing cover has an outer edge being installed with a plurality of upper sheets which expand outwards; and between two upper sheets are formed with a downward extending lower sheet. The pivotal casing has a top being formed with a yoke; and the yoke is installed with a through hole with respect to the lower sheet. The lower sheet passes through the respective through hole. Thereby, the lower sheet penetrates through the respective through hole and the bottom of the upper sheet resists against the top of the yoke, then the lower sheet bends outwards to press the bottom of the yoke. Therefore, the bearing cover is steadily fixed to the yoke of the pivotal casing. No extra welding is necessary for enhancing the structure.

Abstract: A door truck which has a one piece frame and plastic wheels for operation in an overhead track for supporting a door in which the wheels are mounted to the frame with barrel nuts and a threaded stud. The frame has a door supporting portion through which a pendant nut can be extended with its head mounted upwardly or downwardly so as to support a door.

Abstract: A hinge of the frame type for hinging of a door to the front frame of a piece of furniture, comprising a base (11) having a rest surface (17) to be fixed to the frame of a piece of furniture, an element (16) for fastening to the door and a wing (12) which is linked to the base by position-adjusting means (13, 14) and extends at the front of the hinge until an end carrying a pivotal mounting (15) for connection with the fastening element (16). The adjusting means (13, 14) comprises a rear element (14) for adjustment of the hinge depth and a front screw (13) for adjustment of the right-left alignment of the door. The rear region (31) of the hinge around which the inclination movement between the base and wing takes place is in a lower plane than the plane passing through the rest surface of the base.

Abstract: A lid stay for holding a lid of a piece of furniture has a first arm (1) and a second arm (2) pivotably connected to the first arm (1). The arms (1, 2) are movable between an open position and a closed position around a swivel axis (4). A friction mechanism (9, 10) is active between the first arm (1) and the second arm (2). A spring mechanism acts upon the second arm (2) in the direction towards the open position or in the direction towards the closed position. The spring mechanism influences the frictional force that acts upon the friction means (9, 10).

Abstract: A laminated-glass door handle assembly includes a first handle and a second handle oppositely fastened to a glass door at both sides by at least one coupling device. Moreover, the first handle and the second handle both made of laminated glass and formed as a sandwich of 2 sheets of glass bonded to a tinted interlayer have excellent strength to resist impact and can be made with different colors and patterns in the tinted interlayer to meet a whole design of different buildings.

Abstract: A coated rod-like handle, and an apparatus and method of molding a protective coat on a portion of a rod-like handle. The method includes the steps of: (1) providing a mold having at least one projection extending radially inwardly from an inside wall of the mold and so positioned and configured to support the portion of the rod-like handle placed concentrically inside the mold and to prevent the said portion of the rod-like handle from deforming laterally during an injection molding cycle; and (2) injecting a molding material under pressure through an inlet in the mold so as to form a protective coat on and about the said portion of the rod-like handle.

Abstract: A composite knob having a pullout and torque resistant insert with a shaft receiving threaded socket. One embodiment of the composite knob includes a disc shaped plastic body having a central hub. A plastic insert is embedded in the central hub. A threaded socket is formed in the plastic insert. A number of radially extending ribs are formed integrally with and extend radially from the plastic insert. These ribs are triangular shaped with inclined forwardly and rearwardly facing surfaces which are embedded in the hub of the disc shaped plastic body. A decorative cover may be positioned over the front face of the disc shaped body and secured to the body with a soft flexible plastic outer covering. In another embodiment, the plastic body includes a blade shaped handle with an insert that fits within the handle. The insert is formed with laterally extending portions which are entrapped by flanges formed integrally with the plastic body.

Abstract: A binding tool having a main member and a lateral member for clamping a bundle of cables between a bottom portion of the main member and a lateral bar of the lateral member. A first guide groove and a second guide groove are provided on a first arm portion of the main member and a first insertion hole into which the first arm portion can be inserted is provided on the lateral bar of the lateral member. On portions of the inner face of the first insertion hole corresponding to the first guide groove and the second guide groove, a first engaging protrusion and a second engaging protrusion extending longitudinally are provided, respectively. Both left and right faces of the first engaging protrusion and both left and right faces of the second engaging protrusion are guided in the first guide groove and the second guide groove, respectively.

Abstract: A guide arrangement for minimizing incorrect emplacement of a tightening tool at a plastically deformable ear of a hose clamp which includes male guide profiles in the clamp adapted to cooperate with female guide profiles in the tightening tool to permit the installer to sense proper positioning of the tightening tool when the male guide profiles are in engagement with the female guide profiles in the tightening tool.

Abstract: A stretchable tape includes a nonextensible layer having a separation line, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, an extensible layer and an adhesive inhibiting masking between adjacent portions of the extensible layer and adhesive layer to enable relative movement and tape stretchability. The tape is especially useful in the manufacture of diaper tabs. The tape stock and diaper tabs may be manufactured using conventional web processing equipment.

Abstract: A fastening body having a flat substrate made of synthetic resin. The flat substrate has two synthetic resin layers having different molding shrinkage rates. With the two synthetic resin layers, the flat substrate can have a desired curvature in width direction. The fastening body is fixed by engagement in each of engaging groove portions of a mounting body. The mounting body has a substantially U-shaped section, formed along both side edges in a width direction, so that openings formed by the U-shaped section oppose each other.

Abstract: In a strip-shaped surface fastener, fence portions, each of which periphery is blocked, integrally stand on a surface of a flat base portion made of synthetic resin. The fence portions may be formed of foam members and bonded to the surface of the flat base portion. Then, male type engaging elements are integrally molded inside each of the fence portions. Alternatively, a woven or knitted male type, female type or male-and-female mixture type surface fastener member, or a male type surface fastener member made of synthetic resin may be pasted or bonded inside each of the fence portions. An attaching portion, in which no engaging elements are disposed, are integrally formed on an outer periphery of each of the fence portions. Therefore, it is possible to prevent foam resin material from penetrating an interior of each of the fence portions during an embedding operation and to effectively embed the surface fastener in a cushion body of a foam resin molding type.

Abstract: A holder for socks which is barbell shaped when opened and has a snap receiver on one end of the barbell and a snap connector on the other opposite end.

Abstract: A protective device for attachment to a waist belt of a law enforcement officer to prevent inadvertent opening of the belt buckle, the device includes a sleeve adapted to slide along the belt to a position snugly covering the closed buckle and slidably movable away from that position to permit release of the buckle. The sleeve preferably has funnel ends and is formed of a rigid material. A slot in the inner wall of the sleeve permits temporary expansion of the sleeve to accommodate for the increased thickness of the loop of the belt about buckle end connections for the loop followed by a contraction of the sleeve to snugly encase the buckle. A stiff sleeve with releasable fasteners at its ends and with release fasteners between the buckle and sleeve are alternate embodiments.

Abstract: A strap retainer for a buckle assembly wherein a strap retaining portion defines a slot. One or more teeth are positioned along the strap retaining portion and extend into the slot. At least one tooth is positioned along an inner edge of the strap retaining portion. The buckle assembly may further include a first mating portion and a second mating portion, each having the strap retaining portion, that engage with a centrally-positioned housing.

Abstract: A buckle that can be manufactured at lower cost and is not unlocked even when a tongue plate is pushed in a locked state is obtained. An intermediate arm 60 is fixed to a lock spring 54 attached to a button 28. Facing walls 68 of leg portions 66 of the intermediate arm 60 face distal ends of horn pieces 26 of an ejector 22. In the locked state, a predetermined clearance 72 is formed between the facing walls 68 and protrusions 70 of the horn pieces 26. Accordingly, even if a tongue plate 20 is moved further in the direction of the arrow A, the facing walls 68 are not moved in the direction of the arrow A. The button 28 is not moved in an unlocking direction (the direction of the arrow A), either, and movement of a latch 48 in a disengaging direction (the direction opposite to the arrow B) is certainly prevented. As protrusions 38 can be formed in a small size, a buckle 10 is formed in a small size, and the buckle 10 can be manufactured at lower cost.

Abstract: A one-hand operated strap buckle capable of withstanding high forces and yet simple to operate and easily connected to a post and disconnected from a post. In a preferred embodiment, the buckle comprises upper and lower cases, the latter forming a slot for receiving a post with a flat head. When connected to a post, the buckle is secured to the post by a pair of swing arms terminating at locking hooks. The position of the swing arms is normally closed, but may be readily altered to an open position by a pair of opposed spring-loaded release tabs which when compressed toward one another, open the swing arms and separate the locking hooks. The buckle of the invention also comprises a strap release which is spring-loaded and normally engages the teeth of a strap by employing a spring-loaded catch which can be rotated away from the strap with tilting of the strap release around a fulcrum bearing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a exhaust system for an internal combustion engine having two banks of cylinders by which pulses of exhaust gas are alternately directed to a crossfire assembly. The crossfire assembly, which is located in the exhaust system, includes a gas accelerator chamber which divides each pulse of exhaust gas between two secondary exhaust outlets and causes a low pressure wave to occur in the exhaust system to enhance scavenging of a subsequent pulse of exhaust gas and thereby improve engine performance.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vibration type driving apparatus comprising an elastic member which, in use, is excited with a vibration that sets a moving member into motion relative to the vibrating elastic member. The method includes providing a friction member on at least one of the elastic member and the moving member, and pressing the friction member between a mold and the at least one of the elastic member and the moving member forming a smooth contacting surface on the friction member.

Abstract: Apparatus for withdrawing at least one screw from the barrel of a screw extruder in conveying direction of the screw extruder, with the screw defining a longitudinal axis and terminating in a screw cap, includes at least one gripper having a free end for attachment of a pull mechanism and a grabbing end for interaction with an undercut of the screw cap. The grabbing end is formed with a plurality of radially resilient clamping segments for formation of a hollow cylinder having an inner diameter, which substantially corresponds to an outer diameter of the screw cap, and an outer diameter which is smaller than a diameter of a bore of the barrel.

Abstract: A tool for holding a component during an assembly process includes a suction cup assembly which is operatively associated with an assembly system. The assembly system includes a supporting fixed frame and a movable subframe. The suction cup assembly is attached to the movable subframe by a movable arm. Each suction cup assembly includes a housing fixed to the movable arm and a suction cup movably positionable within part of a bore formed through the housing. A suction cup driver is provided to selectively and axially position the cup with respect to the housing. The housing comprises a component-abutting boot and a base. The boot includes a face which is contoured so as to substantially mate with the outer surface of the component being held.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a hookplate to a bedrail, including a device that transports bedrails into a hookplate receiving position, a hopper that stores hookplates, a first hookplate pusher sliding under the hopper and pushing a fallen hookplate, a second hookplate pusher clamping onto the hookplate and pushing the hookplate into a hookplate mounting position, a pin supply chamber, pin drivers to determine whether the apertures in the bedrail and hookplate are properly aligned, a holding plate temporarily holding pins, the pin drivers then driving their respective pins into the apertures in the bedrail and hookplate to securely fasten the assembly.

Abstract: A cylindrical member is placed in a dead-end hole formed in a housing made of a material such as aluminum. A peripheral portion of the hole is pressed down to plastically deform the housing material and to supply the deformed material into a groove formed on an outer periphery of the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member is calked to the housing in this manner. To supply a proper amount of deformed material into the groove for obtaining a quality calking, an inflection point of a calking curve indicating a relation of a calking force and a calking stroke is detected during the calking process. After the inflection point is detected, the calking is performed by giving a predetermined calking stroke or by adding a predetermined calking force.

Abstract: A method of making a multiwell plate involving joining a top plate that has been extruded and has a plurality of open ended channels, with a bottom plate that is substantially flat. The top plate forms the sidewalls of the wells of the plate and the bottom plate forms the bottoms of the wells. The resulting plate, which conforms to the industry standard footprint, has a potentially high density of wells, the volume of which may be controlled by the height of the plate.

Abstract: In the installation and removal of a cylinder of a printing machine, in which the cylinder has a middle drum and two lateral bearing, stubs which are capable of being secured releasably to the drum and of being connected to one another by means of a central spindle which passes through the drum and which at least at one end, can be screwed, by means of a screw connection provided within the outer circumference of the spindle, to the adjacent bearing stub which, with the screw connection released, can be removed, together with its bearing housing, at least to all extent such that the drum is accessible from the side, a high degree of safety and a time saving can be achieved in that, for the change, the drum of a cylinder is released from the bearing stubs and one bearing stub is removed, after which the consequently exposed end of the spindle of the cylinder has connected to it, in the same way as the removable bearing stub, a spindle extension, onto which the drum is pushed and which is then released from the

Abstract: A disposal reaction module for providing a small amount of test agent to mix with a reaction agent for testing use. The module include a reaction chamber fluidly communicating with at least one test agent room. A piston in a gate room is located between the reaction chamber and the test agent room for controlling flow of test agent to the reaction chamber. The module may be made small size and portable to facilitate carrying. It is especially convenient and useful for field test use. People may do the test without direct contact with the reaction and test agents, and thus is safer to use than conventional method of using testing glasses and tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for assembling and packaging a pump (P) and a receptacle (R) of the type comprising firstly a fixing bush (1) provided on its inside wall with elastically deformable elements (11) for fastening beneath a collar (C) of the neck of the receptacle (R), and secondly with a packaging skirt (2) that is malleable, at least in part, clamped radially against the outside wall of said bush (1), the device being characterized in that said bush (1) has setbacks (10) formed in its outside wall in register with the fastener elements (11), defining an intermediate empty zone in which said skirt (2) is not liable to be deformed by said elements (11).

Abstract: A bed, more particularly a coffin bed, comprising a rectangular frame formed by a single member formed of sheet metal strip having a tubular section functioning as a beam and a flange extending from the tubular section, and a body support which may be constituted by a piece of plastic netting, attached to the flange, the frame per se, and a method of manufacture thereof involving cold rolling of the strip.

Abstract: A high-quality hot rolled steel sheet is manufactured with a high production efficiency and a low cost, from a long, hot slab, using a combination of continuous casting facilities and a plate reduction press machine.

Abstract: An electronic component pick and place machine is provided. The pick and place machine comprises a pick station, first and second pick heads, a component alignment detector and a controller. The pick station is connected to a component feed source. The first pick head has access to the pick station and a component transfer area and the second pick head has access to the component transfer area and a component mounting position. The component alignment detector is furthermore directed toward the component transfer area. The controller is coupled to the feed source, the first pick head, the second pick head and the detector, the controller containing instructions which, when executed, cause the controller to compare the detected component alignment with a known component alignment and control the feed source, the first pick head, and the second pick head in response to the comparison.

Abstract: A scoring tool and method are described which are useful in removing a portion of an outer lead sheath of an electrical cable conductor. The tool includes a substantially C-shaped tool for straddling the conductor and a scoring wheel supported by the frame. The tool is used to form both longitudinal and circumferential score lines in the outer surface of the sheath. A strip formed between the longitudinal score lines can be gripped, rolled up and removed. The remaining portion of the lead on either side of the score lines can then be removed.

Abstract: A method of assembling end caps (14, 16) within a body (12) is provided. The body (12) is measured to obtain a body measurement and the end cap (14, 16) is sized based on the body measurement. The sized end cap (14, 16) is coupled to the body (12). An end cap size (10, 170) for sizing end caps (14, 16) to mate with a body (12) is also provided. The end cap size (10, 170) includes a device (23, 171) that is movable between a position to receive one of an end cap (14, 16) and a body (12) and another position to engage the one of the end cap (14, 16) and body (12). The end cap size (10, 170) also includes a control system (25, 173) configured to move the device (23, 171) to a body measurement position to obtain a body measurement of the body (12) and move the device (23, 171) to a position to size the end cap (14, 16) based on the body measurement.

Abstract: A system and method for the fabrication of a fluid, gas and/or vacuum flow system (10) having a laminate gasket manifold (14) containing a plurality of bi-directional fluid-flow channels (22) therein. Initially, a photoimagable polyimide dry film resist layer (44) is applied to one or more stiffening elements (46) in order to form laminate sub-layers (42). The resist is then patterned to form a plurality of openings therein. Selectively, the laminate sub-layers are etched to form alignment apertures (18) therein. The resist-coated sub-layers (42) are then stacked such that the alignment apertures (18) therein are aligned to each other, respectively, to form bi-directional fluid-flow channels (22). Heat and pressure are then applied to the stack of laminate sub-layers (42) at 70-75 degrees C. in a vacuum laminator for 10 to 30 seconds.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a valve element adapted to be mounted into a selenoid valve to open and close a valve seat of the valve. The method comprising a step of preparing a leaf spring including an outer peripheral ring section and a hub section, a step of forming an outer peripheral seal by vulcanizing and molding an elastic material along the outer peripheral ring section, a step of preparing a valve disk to be fitted to one surface of the hub section, and a step of providing a valve seal to be held in contact with the valve seat. The method further compring a step of preparing a movable core having a flange section arranged on an opposite surface of the hub section, a step of preparing a holder ring and bonding the holder ring to the valve disk wherein the movable core is secured to the leaf spring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a jet diffusor for a shower head or the like, which jet diffusor is manufactured by two parts, a hole washer (13) of a hard plastic material and a nozzle washer (14) of an elastic rubber or plastic material. The nozzle washer (14) is manufactured, preferably by injection moulding, with a plain bottom disk (21) and with socket shaped nozzles (22) substantially perpendicularly arranged in relation to this, and raised from the bottom disk socket shaped nozzles (22). The hole washer (13) is manufactured, preferably by injection moulding, with at least one arched underside (15) and with the holes (16) arranged in diverging directions. The nozzle washer is brought to contact with the arched underside of the hole washer, so that the socket shaped nozzles are pressed into and partially through the holes, whereby the nozzles are subjected to a directional change according to the holes in the hole washer.

Abstract: An annular groove portion is formed between portions corresponding to groove portions and thereafter the groove portions are formed while the annular groove is pressed. Consequently, since the stress produced due to a plastic deformation in forming the groove portions can be absorbed by the annular groove having a smaller rigidity than the groove portions, no undesirable plastic deformation of the groove portions occurs and hence the accuracy of the finished size of the multi-stage pulley can be improved. Furthermore, the capital investment in groove forming rollers can be reduced and the manufacturing cost of the multi-stage pulley can be reduced.

Abstract: A process for casting or forging a wheel disc upon the end of a metal hoop. The metal hoop is then formed into a wheel rim. The rim and disc are machined to assure concentric tire bead seats.

Abstract: A magnetic shaving system includes a pre-trimming solution containing particles having magnetic properties and a shaving apparatus having a magnet. The shaving apparatus may include only a magnet or may include a magnet in proximity of a typical razor blade. The pre-trimming solution is applied to the desired area and the magnetic shaving apparatus is applied over the solution. The magnetic solution surround the hairs and causes the hairs to be drawn toward the magnetic shaving apparatus and away from the skin, yielding a more comfortable and effective shave.

Abstract: A spoon and straw combination device comprising a substantially hollow handle having at least one opening, and a scoop attached to the substantially hollow handle. The scoop has a top face shaped similar to a spoon and at least one hole. There is also a reservoir disposed below the top face on the scoop. This reservoir is in fluid communication with the top face and the substantially hollow handle so that when the scoop is placed inside a fluid this fluid can be drawn through the hole, into the reservoir and through the substantially hollow handle. This reservoir is shaped non cylindrical. In this case, the reservoir is bounded by a top plate shaped as a spoon and a bottom plate also shaped as a spoon. Both the top and bottom plates are coupled together forming the hole.