Radial Bristle Patents (Class 15/104.2)
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Patent number: 11473868Abstract: A firearm cleaning device with removably attachable components, configured to pass through internal aspects—such as through a barrel and/or breach—of a firearm. The firearm cleaning device as presented includes the use of various cleaning elements combinable with each other to provide a faster and more efficient cleaning of internal aspects of a firearm.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: FULLBLAST ENTERPRISES, LLCInventors: Stephen C. Hoodecheck, Adam Joseph Zimmer
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Patent number: 11413664Abstract: A whip head tool for cleaning ducts has passageways that hold filaments, such as thermoplastic monofilaments. A straight passageway has a reduced diameter portion which is a choke or pinch point, to deform locally a filament that is pushed through the passageway. A V shape passageway has a choke or pinch point which is the apex, also to deform locally a filament. The ends of a filament extend from the passageway openings and the choking or pinching frictionally holds the filament from flying out of the passageway when the user rotates the tool for use.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: A. W. PERKINS COMPANYInventors: Thomas Martin, Gregory Newth
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Patent number: 11344927Abstract: To provide a cleaner configured so that the cleaner can accurately remove dust and dirt, will leave less adhesive residue, and can sufficiently clean areas including an end surface of a ferrule and a guide pin. A cleaner is provided with an adhesive layer having an exposed surface facing an end surface of a connector from which a guide pin protrudes, the adhesive layer being elastically deformable when subjected to contact with the guide pin, and a holding part having a holding wall for holding the adhesive layer while exposing at least the exposed surface, the holding part being capable of bringing the guide pin into contact with the adhesive layer at a position at which the distance from the guide pin to the holding wall is greater than the length of the guide pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Suzuki, Makoto Goto
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Patent number: 11160403Abstract: A reusable straw assembly is present herein. In particular, the straw assembly includes at least one, although in some cases, a plurality of cylindrical straws having different diameters, a brush assembly including a brush stem terminating with a brush head at a distal end thereof, and a housing comprising a body and at least one end cap. The brush assembly, and in particular, the brush stem is fixed to the end cap. The brush stem is axially disposed relative to the one or more straws, which are then disposed within the housing. In the case where the assembly includes a plurality of reusable straws, the plurality of reusable straws are disposable in a coaxially nested configuration and retained on the brush assembly until manually released by a user.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Arix Grant Zalace
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Patent number: 10688539Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cleaning device and a cleaning method implemented by the cleaning device. The cleaning device is used for cleaning a water supply pipe, and comprises: a cleaning unit, which is at least partially provided inside the water supply pipe; a control unit, which is connected to the cleaning unit, for detecting whether volume of a foreign body left on an inner wall of the water supply pipe exceeds a preset volume, when it is determined that the volume of the foreign body left on the inner wall of the water supply pipe exceeds the preset volume, controlling the cleaning unit to clean the water supply pipe so as to remove the foreign body on the inner wall of the water supply pipe. In this disclosure, foreign bodies left on the inner wall of the pipe can be removed automatically, thus normal water supply can be ensured.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xianfeng Zheng, Yangkun Jing, Sangwoog Kim
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Patent number: 10646904Abstract: The cleaning device is for cleaning the inner surface of pipes. The method is for manufacturing the cleaning device and the use is of a vehicle anti-skid chain for cleaning the inner surface of a pipe. The cleaning device has a sleeve, to which are attached studded chains composed of steel links and surface hardened.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Picote Solutions Inc.Inventor: Mika Lokkinen
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Patent number: 10591245Abstract: A buttstock assembly configured to work in conjunction with a compact buffer assembly consisting of a buffer tube, spring and bolt carrier with an integral buffer is provided. The buttstock assembly, buffer tube and bolt carrier are configured to work with AR15/M16 type firearms and their derivatives. By incorporating the buffer onto the bolt carrier, which is used in conjunction with a buffer tube of reduced length, the overall length of the host firearm is reduced by approximately 3.2 inches. No permanent modification need be made to the host firearm in order to utilize the compact buffer assembly and buttstock assembly disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: LWRC International LLCInventor: Jesus S. Gomez
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Patent number: 10415826Abstract: A filament retaining device is disclosed for a chimney and duct cleaning tool. The device comprises a socket having a bore defined by a side wall of the socket and a plurality of pairs of apertures disposed in the side wall of the socket, the pairs of apertures being separated longitudinally of the socket. The device further comprises a plug arranged to move in sliding relation within the bore of the socket. The plug comprises a plurality of channels disposed therein, separated longitudinally of the plug, and separately alignable with a pair of apertures in the side wall. The device further comprises an adjustment member for adjusting a position of the plug within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: RODSTATION LTD.Inventor: Adam Pedersen
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Patent number: 10368957Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft assembly, an ultrasonic blade, and a cleaning device. The shaft assembly includes a first tube and an acoustic waveguide. The first tube has a first inner diameter and a distal end. The waveguide has a first outer diameter. The waveguide extends within the first tube. The first outer diameter of the acoustic waveguide and the first inner diameter of the first tube together define a gap. The ultrasonic blade extends distally from the distal end of the first tube. The acoustic waveguide is configured to communicate ultrasonic energy to the ultrasonic blade. The cleaning device is configured to actuate within the gap to thereby clean at least a portion of the shaft assembly and/or at least a portion of the ultrasonic blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Kristen G. Denzinger, Ashvani K. Madan, Cory G. Kimball, Robert A. Kemerling, John A. Hibner, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Catherine A. Corbett, Michael R. Lamping, Thomas B. Remm
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Patent number: 10330432Abstract: A firearm includes: a rail secured to the firearm; and an adjustable firearm stock secured to the rail, the adjustable firearm stock including: a base removably secured to the rail of the firearm and defining an extension element bore; and an extension element positioned in the extension element bore, the extension element configured to move along an axis of the extension element bore. A method of using a firearm includes: mounting a base of an adjustable firearm stock to a rail of the firearm; and sliding an extension element of the adjustable firearm stock through an extension element bore of the base to adjust the adjustable firearm stock to a desired orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Elemental Engineering Corp.Inventors: Ryan Andrew Silverman, Rabun Nolan Vaughn, Jr., Everett Mcdowell Steil
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Patent number: 10279381Abstract: A firearm cleaning device for cleaning a chamber of a firearm includes a rod and a first disk that is selectively couplable by a first face to a first end of the rod. A plurality of first bristles is coupled to and extends radially from an outer perimeter of the first disk. The rod is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user to insert the first disk into a chamber of a weapon. The rod is positioned to rotate the first disk within the chamber so that the first bristles are rotated within the chamber to loosen debris that is adhered to interior surfaces of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Jeffery Denison
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Patent number: 10271636Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a substrate is provided. In one aspect, the cleaning device includes a brush engaged with a mandrel, and the brush forms an Archimedean screw thread form. The brush is formed of an absorbent material, preferably foam. In one aspect, the brush is seated within a groove in the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Erik Scott Nelson, Robert Allen Willis
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Patent number: 10206562Abstract: A method for washing a treatment tool stand of an endoscope using a stand washing tool having a first washing member formed to a first height position and a second washing member formed to a second height position lower than the first height position. The washing method comprises a first washing member inserting step of inserting the first washing member into a gap between a stand storage wall section of the endoscope and the treatment tool stand; a second washing member abutting step of making the second washing member abut against a treatment tool guide surface of the treatment tool stand; and a stand washing tool moving step of moving the stand washing tool along the treatment tool guide surface in a state where the first washing member is inserted into the gap and the second washing member is made to abut against the treatment tool guide surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Souta Hirano, Tomohiro Ohki, Kazuya Takeuchi
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Patent number: 10070716Abstract: A brush for a trailer hitch receiver. The brush includes a head shaped to conform to an interior channel of a trailer hitch receiver. This allows the brush to be used to clean the interior of a trailer hitch receiver, which is generally challenging to clean. In various embodiments, the head of the brush can be integral with the shaft. In other embodiments, the brush can include multiple interchangeable heads so that the cleaning tool can be used for multiple different types or sizes of trailer hitch receivers.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventor: Thomas J. Bennis
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Patent number: 9956045Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning cannulated surgical tools comprises a hollow body with lavage fluid holes and a brush adaptor at a first end and an inlet adaptor affixed to a second end. A body hub, consisting of inlet channel and drain channel is in liquid communication with an inner lavage fluid tube. A lavage connection tube is in liquid communication with the hollow body at the brush adaptor and through the upper connecting lavage fluid orifice. An inner lavage fluid tube, having an inner channel, extends within the hollow body with a distal end in liquid communication with the inner channel within the inlet adaptor. There are multiple spray openings proximate the distal end of the inner lavage fluid connection tube and a tube brush is dimensioned to fit within the inner channel. The apparatus can be combined with a reservoir to make the unit self-contained.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: William R. Krause
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Patent number: 9955777Abstract: A twisted wire brush comprises a twisted wire core, and first and second lengths of spring coil. The twisted wire core comprises a first core wire intertwined with a second core wire. The first and second lengths of spring coil extend about the first core wire, and the second length of spring coil extends about the first length of spring coil. The first and second lengths of spring coil are pressed between the first core wire and the second core wire. In another embodiment, a method of making a twisted wire brush comprises providing a first and a second core wire, positioning a first length of spring coil to extend inside a second length of spring coil, and the first and second lengths of spring coil to extend about the first core wire, and twisting the first core wire and the second core wire about a core axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Brushtech, Inc.Inventor: Zaven Gunjian
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Patent number: 9915497Abstract: A buttstock assembly configured to work in conjunction with a compact buffer assembly consisting of a buffer tube, spring and bolt carrier with an integral buffer is provided. The buttstock assembly, buffer tube and bolt carrier are configured to work with AR15/M16 type firearms and their derivatives. By incorporating the buffer onto the bolt carrier, which is used in conjunction with a buffer tube of reduced length, the overall length of the host firearm is reduced by approximately 3.2 inches. No permanent modification need be made to the host firearm in order to utilize the compact buffer assembly and buttstock assembly disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: LWRC International LLCInventor: Jesus S. Gomez
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Patent number: 9833816Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting sink drains and overflow holes. The apparatus includes: a cleaning fluid dispenser having a cleaning fluid reservoir, and a dispensing mechanism with a fluid dispensing port. Cleaning fluid is forced from the cleaning fluid reservoir out via the fluid dispensing port. A flexible tube is attached to the fluid dispensing port, and a support wire is affixed at its proximal end to the inside of the fluid dispensing port. A cylindrical brush is attached to a distal end of the support wire, which runs inside the tube along its length from the dispensing port to the cylindrical brush, so the tube can provide cleaning fluid to the cylindrical brush. The flexible tube is durable under repeated use, sliding in and out of the overflow hole and the drain of a sink, while the wire prevents the tube from kinking.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventors: Robert John Lopes, Kyle Leon Lopes
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Patent number: 9630298Abstract: A rotary tool containing a core hub with helical groove on its outer surface filled in with continuous abrasive filament formed by folding of a pre-cut abrasive sheet including multiple bristle like straps extending radially from the hub. The method of manufacturing includes the steps of providing a hub, and forming a helical groove with inverted V-shaped cross-section along its cylindrical surface. An abrasive element is wound around the hub so that the folded edge is fed in the V-grove and is buckled inside the groove providing, along with securing it by sufficient pre-tension of the abrasive element, a secure anchoring of the abrasive element through locking of the buckled edge. The abrasive filament is formed from a roll of abrasive cloth as one continuous piece using a cutting operation and is provided with center-line perforations.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Deburr TechnologiesInventor: Paul D. Okulov
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Patent number: 9486129Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an endoscope that may include a handle, a rod insertable into a channel of an endoscope, the rod including a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being attachable to the handle, a wiping tip insertable into the endoscope channel and attachable to the second end of the rod, and a wiping surface attachable to the wiping tip.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Risen Star Industries, LLCInventor: Jose Rodriguez Sanjuan
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Patent number: 9420873Abstract: Flash vortex brush cleaning apparatus is provided which comprises a device and method for cleaning inner channels of boreholes which have been drilled or cored within solid substrates, particularly, concrete, masonry, grout, where the boreholes are to be used to bond adhesive anchors therein. Flash vortex brush device comprises a straight tubular shaft; a coil cleaning brush. Tubular shaft includes a first end including an open inlet; opposing second end including an open outlet; first end including a connector element. Coil cleaning brush includes bristles secured in channel affixed wound proximate to second end of shaft developed of pitch to form an open wound coil. Connector element provides removable attaching means to a variety of pre-existing nozzles. For rapid efficient cleaning, first embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with air nozzle; second embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with water nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Jaimie David Gordon
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Patent number: 9357832Abstract: A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLCInventors: Mario M. Gonzalez, Marilyn Bowden, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: 9279634Abstract: A firearm bolt cleaning tool includes a tool core defining a plurality of scraper surfaces. The scraper surfaces include a first gas ring scraper surface, a first bolt face scraper surface extending from a terminus of the first gas ring scraper surface, and a first bolt cylinder scraper surface extending from a terminus of the first bolt face scraper surface. Opposing positioned are a second gas ring scraper surface, a second bolt face scraper surface extending from a terminus of the second gas ring scraper surface, and a second bolt cylinder scraper surface extending from a terminus of the second bolt face scraper surface. The first gas ring scraper surface and the second gas ring scraper surface are spaced apart from each other at a distance that is less than a diameter of a cylindrical gas sealing ring holding section of the firearm bolt.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventors: Kel Shipman, Nicholas Williams
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Patent number: 9131988Abstract: A device for cleaning the interior wall of a catheter has a cleaning lumen and skives as non-inflatable removal elements on the exterior surface of the cleaning lumen. Each skive has a first position when unconstrained and a second position when within the catheter. The skives self-position the device concentrically within the catheter. Suction is desirably applied to the cleaning lumen during use.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: AVENT, INC.Inventors: Alison S. Bagwell, Stephen A. Baratian, Jennifer S. Stadelman, Scott M. Teixeira, Joseph A. Cesa, Benone Tarcau, John Brewer
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Patent number: 9126241Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (10) comprises a drive arrangement (16). A discrete holding means (12) is mountable on the drive arrangement. The holding means comprises a flexible elongate cleaning member (14) and a housing (18) for housing at least a portion of the elongate cleaning member. The cleaning apparatus further includes a transmission arrangement (20) for transmitting drive from the drive arrangement to the elongate cleaning member.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Ali Waqar Majeed
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Patent number: 8800191Abstract: A firearm barrel cleaning brush includes a body, a first swab portion affixed to the body, a bristle brush portion affixed to the body, and a second swab portion affixed to the body. The bristle brush portion is proximate to the first swab portion, and is positioned closer to an end of the body than the first swab portion. The second swab portion is proximate to the bristle brush portion, and is positioned closer to the end of the body than the bristle brush portion. In one embodiment, the cleaning brush is secured to a flexible cleaning rod having a pull-through handle having a base, a swivel, and a handle portion attached to the base by the swivel. The handle portion has a closed position adapted for passage through the firearm barrel, and an open position adapted for pulling the cleaning rod and barrel cleaning brush through the firearm barrel.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventors: Lawrence Williams, Kel Shipman
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Patent number: 8572883Abstract: A firearm cleaning device comprises a flexible cable and threaded coupling assembly, to which a plurality of components may be attached individually or in combination for optimal configuration based on cleaning need and firearm type. A spear-point piercing adapter may be threadably attached to a cable with a coupling portion fixed thereto. The piercing adapter includes a threaded shank with a sharp tip, on which a cleaning patch is speared and a jag is threadably attached thereto, thereby sandwiching the cleaning patch between a body of the piercing adapter and the jag. The cleaning device and various components and attachments can be packaged and sold as a single compact device, which provides mobility for field use, configurability for use with a wide range of firearm types, and cost savings due to fewer components and reduced packaging size.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventor: Ronald W. Markle
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Patent number: 8458845Abstract: A pipe cleaning device having a base; a plurality of bristles disposed on the base; and a connecting component disposed on the base, the connecting component is generally rectangular in cross section and has a first channel disposed therein, the connecting component is for engaging a standard attachment piece on a snake cable, the attachment piece being generally U-shaped with a first wing and a second wing each extending upwardly from a base platform, wherein a second channel is disposed in the first wing and a third channel is disposed in the second wing; wherein the connecting component can be inserted in between the first wing and the second wing such that the first channel is aligned with the second and third channel, wherein a screw can be threaded through the first, second, and third channel to secure the base to the snake cable.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Robert E. Tabieros
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Patent number: 8434185Abstract: A pipe cleaner assembly is provided for facilitating removal of burrs and debris from an interior surface of a pipe. The pipe cleaner assembly includes an elongated core having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured for attachment to a power tool to selectively rotate the core. A plurality of bristles is provided. Each bristle has a base coupled to the core between the first and second ends. The base of each bristle is coupled to the core so that a free end of the bristle extends from the core. The bristles are aligned along a length of the core.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventor: Charles W. Beaver, Sr.
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Patent number: 8336150Abstract: Provided is a treatment tool including: an elongated member which is formed of a flexible material and includes first and second terminals; a first body portion which is fixed to the first terminal so as to function in a target; a handle portion which is provided in the second terminal and is provided with a rotating holding portion holding the elongated member so as to be rotatable about the axis of the elongated member; and a second body portion which is attached to the handle portion so as to function in a target and is rotated relative to the elongated member when rotating the handle member relative to the elongated member. The treatment tool is capable of performing a cleaning treatment or the like while curtailing extraneous matter from being scattered in the vicinity thereof and reducing contamination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Olympus Medical Systems Corp.Inventor: Yasuhiro Tabuchi
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Publication number: 20120198637Abstract: A downhole brush tool (10) includes a tool body (12) having a brush supporting portion (11, 13) on the tool body between upper and lower stops (20, 24, 26, 28). A split sleeve (32, 34) has a plurality of throughports (30) therein, and a plurality of brush elements (42) including a base member (44) and a plurality of bristles (46) extend from the base member. The base member is positioned within a cavity in the brush supporting portion of the tool body, and a stop surface (45) supported on the split sleeve engages a base member to prevent the brush element from passing radially outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: WILLIAM E. COYLE
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Patent number: 8209810Abstract: Tracheo-oesophageal valve cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid dispenser with a fluid reservoir and an outlet; a cleaning element mounted proximal to the outlet; and a drive mechanism including an element mounted axially within the said fluid dispenser, wherein axial movement of the element of the drive mechanism towards to the outlet causes both rotation of cleaning element and fluid to be dispensed from the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: City Hospitals Sunderland NHS TrustInventor: Peter Samuel
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Patent number: 8186092Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit is disclosed that includes a case having first and second compartments joined along a fold line, and a fastener, such as a zipper, joining together the first and second compartments of the case. At least one of the compartments includes a pocket. A flexible cleaning rod having a first end and a second end is removably stored in the pocket. A tool compartment is secured to the fold line. The tool compartment includes a plurality of tool-holding cavities, and a firearm barrel cleaning device is secured within one of the tool-holding cavities. The barrel cleaning device includes a body portion, a swab, and a brush. The swab is fixed to a first end of the body portion, and has an outer diameter greater than an inner diameter of the firearm barrel so as to contact the barrel at all points around its circumference.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Lawrence Williams
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Publication number: 20120073065Abstract: A length of multi-strand rope with gripping means at either end has in the midsection multiple semi-rigid, flexible fiber filaments, which are glued and/or intertwined among the rope strands, and which protrude from the rope to form “bristles” for clearing the water intake grates of a personal water craft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: Mona Sue Phillips
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Patent number: 8065772Abstract: A cleaning element for lumen of surgical instruments includes a brush and a flexible metal leader. The brush has a first end, a second end, and a metal core, the metal core defining a longitudinal axis extending throughout the brush. The flexible metal leader has a first end and a second end, the second end of the flexible metal leader being welded to the first end of the metal core of the brush. The flexible metal leader is adapted to be fed through the lumen of the surgical instruments and pulled by the first end thereof through the lumen, with the brush also being adapted to be pulled through the lumen due to its being welded to the second end of the flexible metal leader.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Cygnus Medical, LLCInventors: Walter L. Maguire, Jr., Shaun Sweeney
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Patent number: 8051523Abstract: A tube cleaning implement with elongate shaft supporting a brush in a median section and similar scrapers or wipers fitted to opposite ends of the shaft to provide for a scrape-brush-scrape cleaning action of tube interiors, and to provide a reversible implement having extended useful life.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Goodway Technologies CorporationInventor: Joseph J Franzino
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Patent number: 7979943Abstract: A cleaning brush which is inserted into a conduit of the endoscope, includes a long and flexible shaft, and a brush part provided at a leading end of the shaft. The brush part includes brush bristles, a strand, etc. A part of the shaft that overlaps the brush bristles in a state where the brush bristles are bent toward the leading end of the shaft, is provided with a small diameter part that is smaller in external diameter than the other part of the shaft. The dimension obtained by adding the external diameter of the small diameter part and twice the external diameter of the brush bristles is smaller than the internal diameter of a conduit into which this cleaning brush is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Keiichi Arai, Motohiro Kuroda
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Patent number: 7788837Abstract: A device (1) for distributing cleaning solvent (9) in the bore (3) of a barrel (5) of a large caliber weapon. The device (1) comprises an elongated outer casing (11), a distribution assembly (19), a container (25) and a triggering assembly (29). The distribution assembly (19) is mounted into a rear end of the casing (11), and has an inlet (21) for receiving cleaning solvent (9) and an outlet (23) for distributing cleaning solvent. The container (25) comprises a supply of cleaning solvent (9), having a valve (27) connected to the inlet (21) of the distribution assembly (19) for supplying solvent (9) from the container to said distribution assembly (19). The triggering assembly (29) is connected to the container's valve (27) and has a detecting component so as to trigger the valve (27), supplying the distribution assembly (19) with cleaning solvent (9) to be distributed onto the inner surface (7) of the bore (3).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventors: Antoni Binek, Jerzy R. Pawulski
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Publication number: 20100163073Abstract: A medical cleaning tool (1) having an elongated base member (2) formed of at least two wires (3) being twisted with each other. In addition, the medical cleaning tool has a plurality of bristles (4) fixed between the twisted wires and extending away from the twisted wires, whereby the bristles are positioned in a cleaning section (5) at a first end (6) of the base member (2). The bristles are titanium or a titanium alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: NUMAT ASInventors: Staale Petter Lyngstadaas, Jan Eirik Ellingsen, Johan Caspar Wohlfahrt
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Patent number: 7676878Abstract: Improvements are provided to an apparatus for cleaning a tubular. One set of improvements is provided by a nose shaft extending from the motor, a cone positioned on the shaft, and a brush positioned on the shaft between the nose cone and the vibratory motor. Another set of improvements is provided by a new passage and port arrangement on the piston and sleeve for the vibratory motor. Another improvement is provided by a set of passages and ports to provide oil flow to the area being cleaned. Another improvement is provided by capturing exhaust gas from the motor and exhaust of same at a location away from the operator of the unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Steven Charles Merrix Parker-Smith
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Patent number: 7600286Abstract: A lint roller assembly having a holder with a handle and a lint roller support section longitudinally adjacent each other. The lint roller support section is adapted to rotatably support a tubular cylindrical lint removal roller. A tubular cylindrical rigid roller cover is open at one end and dimensioned to be positioned over the roller so that the cover entirely encloses the roller. A latch in the cover automatically engages a catch on the holder as the cover is longitudinally inserted over the holder to detachably lock the cover and holder together.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: The Evercare CompanyInventor: Mark Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090025161Abstract: Tracheo-oesophageal valve cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid dispenser with a fluid reservoir and an outlet; a cleaning element mounted proximal to the outlet; and a drive mechanism including an element mounted axially within the said fluid dispenser, wherein axial movement of the element of the drive mechanism towards to the outlet causes both rotation of cleaning element and fluid to be dispensed from the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Peter Samuel
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Patent number: 7398736Abstract: A vehicle (1) for travelling along a conduit (2) such as a pipeline having fluid flowing therein is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a first body carrying a first set of retractable bristles (12) for engaging an internal wall of the conduit such that the bristles resist movement of the first body in a first direction more than in a second direction, and a second set of retractable bristles (13) for engaging the internal wall of the conduit such that the bristles resist movement of the first body in the second direction more than in the first direction. A thread follower (16) carries a third set of resilient bristles (18) for engaging the internal wall of the conduit such that the bristles resist movement of the thread follower in the first direction more than in the second direction. A turbine (5) is actuated by fluid flow in the conduit to cause rotation of a reverse traverse screw (14) to move the first body and thread follower towards and away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Durham Pipeline Technology LimitedInventor: Ernest Appleton
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Publication number: 20080141473Abstract: A cleaning brush which is inserted into a conduit of the endoscope, includes a long and flexible shaft, and a brush part provided at a leading end of the shaft. The brush part includes brush bristles, a strand, etc. A part of the shaft that overlaps the brush bristles in a state where the brush bristles are bent toward the leading end of the shaft, is provided with a small diameter part that is smaller in external diameter than the other part of the shaft. The dimension obtained by adding the external diameter of the small diameter part and twice the external diameter of the brush bristles is smaller than the internal diameter of a conduit into which this cleaning brush is inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2005Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Keiichi Arai, Motohiro Kuroda
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Patent number: 7356961Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for cleaning firearm barrels, including those of military issue firearms, wherein the methods include a step for removing loose materials from within the barrel, a step for dislodging materials not removed during the first removal step, and a step for removing the materials dislodged during the dislodging step, as well as one or more optional cleaning steps to be performed in addition to or in lieu of the other cleaning steps, and wherein the firearm barrel cleaning device can be adapted to have different configurations for use during one or more of the various cleaning steps.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: The Otis Patent TrustInventor: Nicholas Williams
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Publication number: 20070240353Abstract: An automatic cleaning apparatus for a gun barrel is disclosed, which includes a wheel contacting an inner surface of the gun barrel and a brush or non-woven fabric rotating against the inner surface of the gun barrel which is applied with a cleaning solution or anti-corrosive oil, and moves forward by rotation of the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventor: Sang Jin An
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Publication number: 20070226927Abstract: An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus according to the present invention includes an apparatus body having a washing tub for placing and washing an endoscope, a brush forward and reverse mechanism provided with a fluid supply part for supplying a fluid circulating in the apparatus body into a conduit of the endoscope, and a washing brush cassette freely attachable and detachable to/from the brush forward and reverse mechanism, having a washing brush for brush washing the inside of the conduit by moving forward and reversely by the brush forward and reverse mechanism through the fluid supply part. Thus, an inexpensive endoscope conduit washing brush cassette capable of readily changing a washing brush and an easy-to-use endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus corresponding to the endoscope conduit washing brush cassette can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.Inventors: Eiri Suzuki, Toshiaki Noguchi, Kenichi Kobayashi, Masahiko Tomita
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Publication number: 20070220690Abstract: A cleaning system having pulverulent foaming cleanser (e.g., acid, alkali metal carbonate and surfactant) is sealed within a water soluble (e.g., PVOH) deformable pouch frictionally retainable within the core of a roll of bath tissue. Upon placement of the pouch in the bowl, water in the bowl penetrates the water soluble wall of the pouch, generating foam which provides cleaning action by activating and carrying cleansing chemicals, not only below the water line of the bowl, but also considerably above it. When used routinely with each change of bath tissue roll, such a cleaning can extend the time between required manual cleanings considerably.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Lynn M. Daul, David W. White, Joseph R. Pounder, Bruce J. Kokko, Sanjay Wahal, Phuong Van Luu, Gerald J. Van Handel, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 7213291Abstract: A cleaning device that may have a body forming a multifunctional plastic receptacle and that may incorporate features providing easy peel back of one turn of depleted adhesive coated sheet material in the cleaning device and facilitating a neat tearing away of the depleted material. In a preferred embodiment, the body is formed of two body members hinged together to substantially fully enclose a roll of adhesive coated sheet material when snapped closed, and when snapped open, to form a continuous handle-like portion. The roll is slit at one end, which when a full turn of depleted material is peeled back, will allow the slit to align with a sharp, molded-in edge of one of the body members to facilitate tearing off the depleted material, starting at the slit. This also facilitates folding the free end to a double thickness for later easy peel back of the next turn.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Victory Converter Company LimitedInventor: Hsu Hung Cheng
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Patent number: 7124882Abstract: A cleaning kit operable by a tool for cleaning pipes and fittings to prepare same for soldering. The cleaning kit includes a plurality of sockets including wire bristles attached thereto and for receiving the outer surface of a pipe therealong. The plurality of pipes are maintain in continuous contact with a pipe surface for cleaning same while a tool rotatably engages the plurality of sockets about the pipe. The cleaning kit also includes a shank for receiving the plurality of sockets therein and for removably connecting to a tool respectively. A wire brush including a lower end portion and a second shank connected thereto is removably attachable to a tool so that the wire brush can rotatably engage an interior of a pipe and thereby clean same.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Inventor: Emyr Jadydy