Abstract: A cylindrical brush for scrubbing the inside surface of a pipe is made of bristles attached to a springy helix. The diameter of the brush is greater than the inside diameter of the pipe. When the brush is pushed through the pipe the helix collapses and compacts the bristles to scrub the surface. When the brush is released in the pipe, the helix expands and spreads the bristles; thereby aiding in release of debris collected on the bristles during the scrubbing.

Abstract: A lint roller with a case is provided. The lint roller has a handle and a roller support section. A case is provided as well to fit over the support section when the lint roller is not in use. The handle has a lip at one end that is the same shape and thickness as an edge of the case. The case provides protection for the adhesive roller to prevent it from unintentionally sticking to anything and means to stand the lint roller up, taking up less storage space.

Abstract: A universal gun cleaning kit includes a universal handle including a female threaded opening of a first select size. A plurality of elongate rods have different outer diameters. Each rod has opposite near and distal ends. The distal ends are adapted for selectively receiving a gun barrel cleaning element. A plurality of shafts are each rotatably connected to an associated one of the rods. The shafts include a male threaded end of the first select size or a second select size. An adaptor has a female threaded end of the second select size and a male threaded end of the first select size. The shafts of the first select size can be directly threaded into the universal handle and the shafts of the second select size can be threaded into the universal handle using the adaptor so that, in use, a select one of the rods is rotatable relative to the universal handle.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for an endoscope includes a wire brush, a region for housing the wire brush and a driver adapted to advance and retract the wire brush. The wire brush is received in a pipe section of the wire housing region so that the wire brush may be selectively advanced out or retracted in this pipe section which is, in turn, provided along its front end portion and a rear end portion with position sensors to detect a position of a wire component of the wire brush.

Abstract: A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is preferably composed of braided wire and includes bristles, or fill, interweaved with the braided wire. The fill section in turn, is attached to an atraumatic tip by way of a distal connector sleeve which is resistance welded to the fill section and the atraumatic tip. The atraumatic tip includes a NiTiNOL core wire about which is disposed a gold-plated tungsten coil readily visible under a fluoroscope. The coil is bonded to the core wire. A bulb disposed on the coil helps effectuate cleaning of the passageway while also protecting the patient and the medical device from cleaning-related trauma.

Abstract: A cleaning device and method for making which is constructed from a flexible base member of thermoplastic material to which a plurality of fibers are fused and protrude therefrom, and formed into a curvilinear configuration such as a helix-like, or U-shaped-like configuration. The method includes the steps of heating the base until it is softened and bent to a U-shape like configuration and then cooling the base member, or helically winding the base onto a rotating mandrel; stopping the mandrel and severing an end of the base member; and cooling the base member so that it retains its U-shape or helical configuration. A core member may also be inserted through the opening in the helix-like configuration and attached at one or more points of the base member permitting the cleaning device to be pushed through tubular members.

Abstract: An all-in-one fitting brush system that is adapted for use in cleaning the ends of pipes and pipe fittings so that proper joints may be made between the pipes and the fittings. The all-in-one fitting brush system includes a handle, a dog leg shaped shank, and a number of detachable brushes and a cleaning element holding shaft.

Abstract: These and other objects of the present invention are attained by a cleansing member comprised of a flexible substrate having collection layers formed on one or both sides thereof having an adhesive capability of capturing dust, particulate material and the like, along the transport assembly of an image scanning assemblies. In one embodiment, the cleansing member is dimensioned to conform to intraoral image sized plates. In one embodiment the collection layer is tacky and is provided with a protective layer facily removed prior to use. To facilitate handling of the cleansing member, each collection layer is preferably of a length slightly less than the length of the cleansing member.

Abstract: A method of cleaning an air gap in a plumbing fixture by removing the cap from a counter table access and inserting a flexible wire brush into a hose connecting the counter-top access to the drain opening.

Abstract: Combination clothes dryer and duct cleaning brush with a length of twisted strand metal wire approximately fifty inches long, a plurality of first bristles radially emanating from one end of each end of the wire length, a plurality of second bristles radially emanating from the opposite end of the wire length, a first and second protective cap fixedly attached to each end tip of the wire length, and a flexible plastic tube that encloses the central portion of the wire length and extends from the inside edge of the first set of bristles to the inside of the second set of bristles. The first set of bristles are eleven and one half inches long and conical in shape and the second set of bristles are cylindrical in shape and are four inches in diameter and two inches long.

Abstract: A cleaning element comprises a leader and a brush. The leader allows the brush to be pulled through a surgical instrument or lumen. The brush allows for beneficial cleaning of surgical lumens. Also, a method for cleaning surgical instruments by pulling a brush through a surgical instrument is disclosed.

Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for insertion through a feeding tube inserted within a patient. The apparatus includes an elongated member having a manipulated end and an insertion end sized for insertion through the feeding tube during insertion in the patient. The insertion end includes a resilient material disposed radially thereon, including a plurality of filaments and/or a compressible material. The resilient material provides contact against interior surfaces of the feeding tube during insertion therethrough. A limit member is removably clamped around the elongated member at any position between the manipulated end and the insertion end, providing a maximum limit for insertion of the insertion end through the feeding tube. A method of cleaning is disclosed for utilizing an elongated member having a limit member clamped thereon for cleaning interior surfaces of a feeding tube positioned within a patient.

Abstract: A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is preferably composed of braided wire and includes bristles, or fill, interweaved with the braided wire. The fill section in turn, is attached to an atraumatic tip by way of a distal connector sleeve which is resistance welded to the fill section and the atraumatic tip. The atraumatic tip includes a NiTiNOL core wire about which is disposed a gold-plated tungsten coil readily visible under a fluoroscope. The coil is bonded to the core wire. A bulb disposed on the coil helps effectuate cleaning of the passageway while also protecting the patient and the medical device from cleaning-related trauma.

Abstract: A hand held tool for cleaning or scarifying an inner cylindrical surface of a fitting and an outer cylindrical surface of a tubing end. The tool includes a body having first and second scarifying portions interconnected by an intermediate portion, as well as front and rear sides. Each of the scarifying portions has a respective inner surface scarifying brush projecting from the front side for cleaning a fitting, and a cylindrical recess within the front side supporting a respective outer surface scarifying brush for cleaning a tubing end. During use, the tool is held by the handle in one hand, and the fitting or tubing is held in the other hand to engage the appropriate scarifying bush. The handle is rotated in the manner of a hand crank.

Abstract: A casing scraper comprises a generally cylindrical body (1) adapted for connection at one end to a drill string, having a plurality of scraping or scouring elements (2) disposed around the outer surface thereof. A pipe (6) extends through the cylindrical body (1). One end of the pipe (6) is adapted for connection to a source of cleaning fluid and the other end is connected to a tail pipe (7). The tail pipe (7) has at least one opening (8) in it through which cleaning fluid may be circulated into the well casing. The casing scraper further comprises filtration structure (4) located above the openings (8) in the tail pipe (7) and remotely operable structure (9, 10) for selectively directing the flow of cleaning fluid from passing outside the filtration structure (4) to passing through the filtration structure (4).

Abstract: A vehicle for traversing a surface such as for carrying out an inspection, survey or maintenance operation upon that surface comprises two bodies interconnected by means to move the bodies towards and away from each other, each of those bodies being supported upon a multiplicity of resilient bristles (13; 25; 32) extending from it, the bristles of each body being mounted in groups upon bristle-carrying members (10; 23; 31) each guided for movement towards and away from the body, and fluid pressure means (25; 22; 34) to effect the guided movement of the bristle-carrying members in at least one of those directions.

Abstract: An improved brush for cleaning surgical, medical and veterinary instruments adapted for cleaning tubes and passages is described. The improved brush comprises bristles captured between two helical wire segments with the bristles being antimicrobial.

Abstract: A scarifying and deburring tool includes a body, a handle mounted to the body, and a scarifying brush. The body has a fixing hole in an outer periphery thereof. A deburring scraper and a fixing block are mounted inside the body. The fixing block has a fixing hole in an outer periphery thereof. A fastener extends through the fixing hole of the body and the fixing hole of the fixing block. The fixing block further has a screw hole, and the scarifying brush has a threaded section for engaging with the screw hole of the fixing block. The scarifying brush can be replaced by a connecting rod for connection with an electric tool.

Abstract: A cylindrical brush for scrubbing the inside surface of a pipe is made of bristles attached to a springy helix. The diameter of the brush is greater than the inside diameter of the pipe. When the brush is pushed through the pipe the helix collapses and compacts the bristles to scrub the surface. When the brush is released in the pipe, the helix expands and spreads the bristles; thereby aiding in release of debris collected on the bristles during the scrubbing.

Abstract: A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is preferably composed of braided wire and includes bristles, or fill, interweaved with the braided wire. The fill section in turn, is attached to an atraumatic tip by way of a distal connector sleeve which is resistance welded to the fill section and the atraumatic tip. The atraumatic tip includes a NiTiNOL core wire about which is disposed a gold-plated tungsten coil readily visible under a fluoroscope. The coil is bonded to the core wire. A bulb disposed on the coil helps effectuate cleaning of the passageway while also protecting the patient and the medical device from cleaning-related trauma.

Abstract: The invention is broadly in a scrubber for cleaning the lumen of a cannula of an endoscopic medical instrument comprising:

Abstract: The fluid-powered scouring whip is a length of flexible tubing composed of rubber or plastic. One or more scouring members, such as bristles or tines, extend outward from the tubing. These scouring members are molded or tooled as integral parts of the tubing, and may be configured in a variety of angles, densities, patterns or lengths. The fluid-powered scouring whip would be attached to a source of rapidly moving fluid. The whip would be introduced into a remote area in need of cleaning, such as an air duct. When fluid was introduced through the fluid-powered scouring whip, the whip would move about rapidly and randomly, scouring the surfaces of the area into which it had been introduced.

Abstract: A bore cleaner including a first flexible cord having a weighted member attached to a first end, a cleaning tool which is removably attachable to a second end of the first flexible cord in a first bore cleaner assembly, and a second, thicker flexible cord which is removably attachable to the second end of the first flexible cord in a second bore cleaner assembly and removably attachable to the cleaning tool in a third bore cleaner assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel tool for cleaning the exterior and interior ends of tubes. More particularly, this invention relates to a novel all-purpose tool for cleaning the interior and exterior cut ends of tubes such as copper piping in preparation for subsequent tasks to be performed on the tubes. A tube end preparation tool comprising: (a) a crank; (b) a socket which is associated with the crank and has a tube exterior cleaning member disposed in the interior of the socket; and (c) a brush which is associated with the crank and is suitable for cleaning the interior of a tube.

Abstract: A method of cleaning an air gap in a plumbing fixture by removing the cap from a counter table access and inserting a flexible wire brush into a hose connecting the counter-top access to the drain opening.

Abstract: A well cleaning tool adapted for connection to a drill string for removing debris and residues from the inner wall of a well casing, comprises an elongate generally cylindrical member (1) having a plurality of scratching elements (2) in the outer surface thereof. First and second helical channels or grooves (3 and 4) are defined in the outer surface of the cylindrical member (1) between the scratching elements (2), the second helical channel or groove (4) running in the counter direction to the first helical channel or groove (3).

Abstract: A casing scraper for cleaning the internal wall of a tube 26 such as a well casing has at least three, rigidly connected, axially and angularly spaced scraper bodies 12, 14, 16 each with a scraping surface 13, 15, 17. The radial dimension of the scraper at each scraping surface is slightly greater than the internal radius of the tube which it will scrape. When the scraper is fully inserted in the tube bore, the scraping surfaces are deflected inwardly and the axial connection 20, 22 between the bodies is accordingly elastically deformed. Th energy stored through this elastic deformation produces a radially outwardly acting force which presses the scraping surfaces 13, 15, 17 against the wall of the tube 26. The eccentric arrangement of the scraping surfaces, and the axial spacing between the surfaces causes the parts of the scraper connecting the scraping surfaces to be placed in bending when the scraper is in place within the tube.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for an endoscope includes a wire brush, a region for housing the wire brush and a drive means adapted to advance and retract the wire brush. The wire brush is received in a pipe section of the wire housing region so that the wire brush may be selectively advanced out or retracted in this pipe section which is, in turn, provided along its front end portion and a rear end portion with position sensors to detect a position of a wire component of the wire brush.

Abstract: A test carrier for testing bumped semiconductor components such dice, chip scale packages, BGA devices, and wafers is provided. The test carrier includes a base for retaining one or more components and contact members for making temporary electrical connections with contact balls on the components (e.g., solder balls). The test carrier also includes terminal contacts formed as hard metal balls, as hard metal balls coated with a non-oxidizing metal layer, or as glass, ceramic or plastic members coated with a conductive material. The contact members on the base protect the contact balls on the components from deformation during testing and handling. The terminal contacts on the test carrier are configured for multiple uses in a production environment without deformation.

Abstract: A brush for a voice prosthesis containing a reduced diameter hard cartridge disposed in the distal section of a soft outer body. The brush includes a reduced diameter distal brush section mounted in a rod having a distal end face larger than the diameter of the cartridge such that the extension of the end of the brush into the opposed esophageal wall is prevented.

Abstract: A down hole cleaning assembly and method of cleaning a tubular. Generally, the down hole assembly is connected to a work string concentrically located within a casing string. In one embodiment, the down hole assembly comprises a mandrel operatively connected to the work string, with the mandrel having an opening therein. A pad member is received within the opening, with the pad member having a groove formed therein. Also provided is a wire brush member, operatively positioned within the groove of the pad member, for cleaning the internal diameter of the casing string. The pad member and groove may be helical, with the wire brush member positioned within the groove. The down hole assembly further comprises a biasing member, operatively positioned between the mandrel and the pad member, adapted for biasing the wire brush means against the inner diameter of the well bore.

Abstract: A casing brush for cleaning the walls of a well casing, the casing brush comprising a body (1) in which are mounted cleaning bristles (2) and an adapter (4) to connect the upper end of the body (1) to the lower end of a bridge plug. The body (1) and the adapter (4) are comprised of a material which is at least drillable by a rock bit.

Abstract: A brush comprises a first body (2) and a second body (1) mounted on the first body (2). The first body (2) has a first set of holes (4) therein and the second body (1) has a second set of through holes (3) therein corresponding in number and spacing to the first set of through holes (4). The first body (2) is moveable relative to the second body (1) between a first position in which each hole (4) in the first set is aligned with a respective hole (3) in the second set to receive therethrough a bristle bundle (5), and a second position in which each pair of holes (3,4) is misaligned to clamp the bristle bundle (4).

Abstract: A brush for a voice prosthesis containing a reduced diameter hard cartridge disposed in the distal section of a soft outer body. The brush includes a reduced diameter distal brush section mounted in a rod having a distal end face larger than the diameter of the cartridge such that the extension of the end of the brush into the opposed esophageal wall is prevented.

Abstract: A cleaning device and method for making which is constructed from a flexible base member of thermoplastic material to which a plurality of fibers are fused and protrude therefrom, and formed into a curvilinear configuration such as a helix-like, or U-shaped-like configuration. The method includes the steps of heating the base until it is softened and bent to a U-shape like configuration and then cooling the base member, or helically winding the base onto a rotating mandrel; stopping the mandrel and severing an end of the base member; and cooling the base member so that it retains its U-shape or helical configuration. A core member may also be inserted through the opening in the helix-like configuration and attached at one or more points of the base member permitting the cleaning device to be pushed through tubular members.

Abstract: A casing scraper comprises a generally cylindrical body (1) adapted for connection at one end to a drill string, having a plurality of scraping or scouring elements (2) disposed around the outer surface thereof. A pipe (6) extends through the cylindrical body (1). One end of the pipe (6) is adapted for connection to a source of cleaning fluid and the other end is connected to a tail pipe (7). The tail pipe (7) has at least one opening (8) in it through which cleaning fluid may be circulated into the well casing. The casing scraper further comprises filtration means (4) located above the openings (8) in the tail pipe (7) and remotely operable means (9, 10) for selectively directing the flow of cleaning fluid from passing outside the filtration means (4) to passing through the filtration means (4).

Abstract: A hand tool (5) is provided wherein a pipe engages a female (20) or male brush (30) at one end (10d) of the tool and the other end (10c) has a grippable member (15, 16) that allows a rotation bicycling motion to permit the easy cleaning of the pipe end. Variations include a hinge between such ends to allow cleaning the pipe end at an angle or a ratchet version.

Abstract: An elongate bore cleaner, such as would be used to clean the inside of a barrel of a gun. The cleaner includes an elongate member, such as a hollow rod, that has a handle at one end and a cleaning member at the other. The handle is rotatably mounted relative to the cleaning member so that the cleaning member can rotate to fully engage the riflings in a gun barrel. The elongate bore cleaner also includes a fluid dispenser, preferably located adjacent the rear portion of the handle, the actuation of which causes fluid to flow through a conduit and out of apertures that are adjacent the cleaning member. Preferably, the fluid dispenser is a squeeze bottle, and the hollow rod serves as the conduit. Squeezing the squeeze bottle causes the cleaning fluid to travel from the squeeze bottle, through the hollow rod, exiting near the end of the rod, adjacent to the cleaning brush.

Abstract: A baster and cleaning brush set includes a baster and a cleaning brush. The baster has a tube with a tip portion at one end and a compressible bulb at the other end. The bulb is removable from the tube. The cleaning brush includes a handle and a shank from which bristles extend transversely. An elongate cleaning probe, sized to fit within the tip portion, extends from the end of the handle opposite the shank and bristles.

Abstract: A brush includes a lower section made of polypropylene so that the lower section is flexible and can be bent into different angles, the lower section having an intermediate portion formed with a neck, the lower section being provided with a plurality of bristles, a collar made of gel fitted in the neck, and an upper section having a lower end inserted into an upper end of the lower section.

Abstract: A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is preferably composed of braided wire and includes bristles, or fill, interweaved with the braided wire. The fill section in turn, is attached to an atraumatic tip by way of a distal connector sleeve which is resistance welded to the fill section and the atraumatic tip. The atraumatic tip includes a NiTiNOL core wire about which is disposed a gold-plated tungsten coil readily visible under a fluoroscope. The coil is bonded to the core wire. A bulb disposed on the coil helps effectuate cleaning of the passageway while also protecting the patient and the medical device from cleaning-related trauma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device 10 for scraping the inner walls of a pipeline. The device has (i) a flexible shaft 16 of elastomeric material, (ii) a plurality of groups of flexible radial scraping bars 14 which are spaced apart and offset angularly so that the bars are able to scrape substantially the entire inner surface of the pipeline, and (iii) a flexible covering 12 which coats the entire assembly formed by the said flexible shaft and by the bars, with the exception of the outer ends of the bars.

Abstract: A down hole cleaning assembly and method of cleaning a tubular. Generally, the down hole assembly is connected to a work string concentrically located within a casing string. In one embodiment, the down hole assembly comprises a mandrel operatively connected to the work string, with the mandrel having an opening therein. A pad member is received within the opening, with the pad member having a groove formed therein. Also provided is a wire brush member, operatively positioned within the groove of the pad member, for cleaning the internal diameter of the casing string. The pad member and groove may be helical, with the wire brush member positioned within the groove. The down hole assembly further comprises a biasing member, operatively positioned between the mandrel and the pad member, adapted for biasing the wire brush means against the inner diameter of the well bore.