Abstract: A golf brush with ramp housing is an apparatus intended to clean golf clubs in a user-friendly and versatile manner. To accomplish this, the apparatus includes a ramp shaped housing with a plurality of bristles. More specifically, the apparatus is a golf brush that may be fixed on the ground, hung up on a golf bag, or handheld, according to the user's preference. To that end, the golf brush includes a stepping platform with at least one gripping groove on which the user may step on while pulling a clubface upward across a plurality of bristles. Further, the golf brush includes a fastener port that provides versatility and ease of use and transportation. Furthermore, the ramp housing comprises a plurality of stabilizers, a wedge channel and a plurality of finger grooves for user-friendly and safe operation of the golf brush.

Abstract: A cleaning system for outsoles includes a lid, a base, a support structure, a roller contained in the base covered by the lid. A disinfectant pad is provided on the roller. Opening the lid exposes the roller. Outsoles wiped against the disinfectant pad on the roller are disinfected. Optionally, a reservoir in the support structure may contain disinfectant for delivery to the disinfectant pad on the roller as needed. A foot pedal is provided for opening the lid.

Abstract: A dry floor assembly is provided. The dry floor assembly is configured to form or be positioned on a floor of an enclosed space. The dry floor assembly includes a grid, a pan, and a wicking layer. The grid has an array of openings configured to allow passage of liquid. The grid has members that extend from a base to an upper surface, with the upper surface configured to be walked upon. The members have a cross-section that tapers from the base to the upper surface. The pan is disposed beneath the grid, and defines a cavity. The wicking layer is interposed between the pan and the grid, and is configured to wick liquid that passes through the openings toward the pan.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning instruments, which provides removal and collection of material from one or more surgical instruments. The cleaning apparatus may be a dry cleaning process or offered in conjunction with one or more fluids. In one embodiment, the cleaning apparatus continuously purges blood, bone and other debris quickly and may comprise a system for removing reusable material from the cleaning process for reuse.

Abstract: A device for the hands-free cleaning of dirt and debris from a bottom surface of footwear may include a platform base having a bottom surface designed to be positioned on a ground surface, and a base recess extending into a top side of the platform base; a bristle sheet designed to fit within the base recess, the bristle sheet having a plurality of bristles extending upward from a bristle sheet base; and a cavity in the interior of the platform base, the cavity sized to accommodate a volume of weighting material. The device may also include a port extending through a surface of the platform base to the cavity, such that the cavity is accessible from an exterior of the platform base. In such instances, the device may also include a plug to removably seal the port.

Abstract: A floor mat or cargo mat includes a primary surface and a tray recessed from the primary surface. The tray defines a debris volume below the primary surface. An abrasive panel covers the tray. The abrasive panel is substantially contiguous with the primary surface and is porous, such that debris and liquids pass through the abrasive panel into the debris volume of the tray.

Abstract: A brush cleaning device includes a flexible body having first and second opposed surfaces defining a top and a bottom. A plurality of different brush treatment surfaces are provided on the top of the flexible body, variously configured for washing and rinsing bristles of brushes having different sizes.

Abstract: A mat for clearing wheels and tires of contaminants as the wheels and tires roll over the mat. The mat includes a tray having a floor, a perimetric wall, and groups or clumps of bristles arranged to incline at an acute angle to the surface of the wheel, perpendicularly to the direction of travel of the wheel. Rows of bristles incline in generally opposing directions. The bristles are anchored to bristle supporting tracks which lie on the floor. Low walls surround and separate the clumps of bristles. The mat may be used as modules in an array. The array may include ramps configured to elevate the wheels above the floor of the tray. The array may include supports for holding the bristles above the tray for cleaning of the tray.

Abstract: A device for removing metallic and other contaminant particles accumulated on footwear, comprises in one embodiment, a housing and a grid of cleaning rods supported by the housing. The grid of cleaning rods typically includes rotating rods and non-rotating rods which vibrate. Some of the rotating rods are provided with brushing elements and some of the rotating rods are provided with magnetic elements or are magnetic. The rotating rods with the magnetic elements or which are magnetic, remove the metallic contaminant particles from the footwear.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning apparatus is formed with a series of rotary brushes operable to clean the bottom of a shoe placed thereon and spring-loaded linear side brushes to clean the sides of the shoe. A supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid is retained in an elevated tank that feeds by gravity into the rotary brushes for application to the bottom of the shoe being cleaned. The flow of fluid is actuated by downward pressure on a hinged sub-frame that opens a valve. Each rotary brush is engaged by a comb that cleans the brushes upon rotation thereof. A removable debris tray is mounted within the frame to collect dirt and debris removed by the combs and to collect the cleaning fluid dispensed from the elevated tank. Resistance to the downward pressure is provided by springs to minimize accidental opening of the flow valve.

Abstract: A cleaning and disinfecting system for the cleaning and disinfecting of footwear or feet. The system provides for cleaning and disinfecting the bottom of the feet or footwear. An optional brush on a wand provides cleaning to upper foot areas as required. The system is automatically activated only when a person stands on the device, thereby minimizing the volume of fluid required to perform the process. Optionally, a venturi component allows the addition of a cleaning or disinfecting fluid with the cleaning solution or water. When the system is attached to a hot water line and fitted with heating elements, it can be used to remove snow from shoes and boots.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning apparatus for use with a vehicle includes a brush assembly having at least one brush unit thereon. A mounting arm includes a first end extending from the brush assembly and a second end selectively coupled to a hitch receiver of the vehicle in an installed position. The mounting arm further includes a hinge for moving the brush assembly between an operating position and a storage position. The mounting arm includes an upper portion coupled to the hitch receiver and a lower portion laterally offset from the upper portion toward a ground surface. The lower portion is coupled to the brush assembly. The hinge is disposed on the lower portion of the mounting arm. A stepped portion extends perpendicularly between the upper portion and the lower portion. The brush assembly rotates from a substantially parallel relationship with the ground surface in the operating position to an upright position substantially perpendicular to the ground surface in the storage position.

Abstract: The golf shoe brush of the present invention includes a housing, a shoe brush and a brush tray, which is slidably mounted to the housing. The housing is configured to be mounted under the body of a golf cart or motor powered vehicle. The brush tray is slidably mounted to the housing and is spring biased to move from a retracted position where the brush tray is substantially enclosed within the housing to an extended position where the brush tray is extended away from the housing to present the shoe brush for easy access by a golfer wishing to brush the sole of his or her golf shoe. The housing has a pin and the brush tray has openings for receiving and capturing the pin so that the brush tray can be secured in the retracted position.

Abstract: A brush/scrapper device cleans dirt and debris from the soles of outdoor sports shoes, such as the cleats of golf or other such shoes. The device is a single piece frame having a body portion to which a brush is mountable and an appendage portion for engaging a bumper. The frame being a single piece bent to form the body and appendage portions and is removably mountable on the bumper of a vehicle like a golf cart without modification of the vehicle.

Abstract: A shoe and boot cleaning device is disclosed, comprised of a main housing of a generally rectangular, hollow box configuration. A scraping blade is used to scrape mud off of shoes and boots. At least one rotating brush is used to clean off debris from the bottom of the shoes and boots. A drawer is located on the bottom of the main housing and collects the mud and dirt from the shoes and boots. The drawer can be removed for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A shoe and boot cleaning device is disclosed, comprised of a main housing of a generally rectangular, hollow box configuration. A scraping blade is used to scrape mud off of shoes and boots. At least one rotating brush is used to clean off debris from the bottom of the shoes and boots. A drawer is located on the bottom of the main housing and collects the mud and dirt from the shoes and boots. The drawer can be removed for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A footwear cleaning apparatus includes a vertically oriented frame with an upper frame for supporting the user that is standing while cleaning the footwear. The apparatus receives water from a garden hose and provides a control valve for regulating the water flow while the user is standing upright. The water is directed upwardly through a foot platform on the lower frame, and also through a lower brush onto the footwear sole, the resulting splash causing water to wet two side brushes that are oriented to bear upon the sides of the footwear. A scraper assembly is also on the lower frame and provides a horizontal scraping edge and two vertical scraping edges for the sole and sides of the footwear, respectively. After the water is turned off a drain outlet allows the device to be drained.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning and sanitizing footwear includes a container for disinfectant liquids which container has an upwardly open U-shaped channel tack-welded to the bottom panel of the container in which channel at least one brush is removably attached. The brush is adapted to remove debris from the bottom of footwear while a pair of inwardly facing brushes are provided for cleaning the sides of the footwear. Preferably, a scraper blade is attached to one end panel of the container. Outwardly extending flanges are provided on opposed surfaces of the container for manual grasping and lifting of the device. Optionally, a pair of laterally extending L-shaped brackets is attached opposite sides of the container are provided for to stabilizing the device during use.

Abstract: A golf shoe spike cleaner particularly adapted for use in association with a golf cart comprises a frame for mounting at least one spike cleaner thereto, at least one spike cleaner mounted to the frame, and mounting member for mounting the spike cleaner to the golf cart. The present device may further include a plurality of spike cleaners, angularly disposed with respect to the horizontal or ground at a convenient angle for dragging a golf shoe thereacross. To prevent debris from flying into the golf cart a shield is used to deflect the debris away from the cart.

Abstract: Footwear cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an opening for receiving footwear to be cleaned. A first cylindrical brush is rotatably supported about a horizontal axis for cleaning the bottom of the footwear yielding to its insertion movement into the housing but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. A pair of second cylindrical brushes are rotatably supported about generally upright axes oppositely positioned adjacent the path of movement of the footwear for cleaning the sides of the footwear also in a manner yielding to its insertion movement but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. A third cylindrical brush also positioned in the path of movement of the footwear for cleaning its upper surfaces is rotatably supported about a substantially horizontally disposed axis on an axle extending between upright mounting braces for rotation, yielding to insertion movement of the footwear but preventing rotation in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A footwear cleaning apparatus includes a vertically oriented frame with an upper frame for supporting the user that is standing while cleaning the footwear. The apparatus receives water from a garden hose and provides a control valve for regulating the water flow while the user is standing upright. The water is directed upwardly through a foot platform on the lower frame, and also through a lower brush onto the footwear sole, the resulting splash causing water to wet two side brushes that are oriented to bear upon the sides of the footwear. A scraper assembly is also on the lower frame and provides a horizontal scraping edge and two vertical scraping edges for the sole and sides of the footwear, respectively. After the water is turned off a drain outlet allows the device to be drained.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning and sanitizing footwear includes a container for disinfectant liquids which container has an upwardly open U-shaped channel tack-welded to the bottom panel of the container in which channel at least one brush is removably attached. The brush is adapted to remove debris from the bottom of footwear while a pair of inwardly facing brushes are provided for cleaning the sides of the footwear. Preferably, a scraper blade is attached to one end panel of the container. Outwardly extending flanges are provided on opposed surfaces of the container for manual grasping and lifting of the device. Optionally, a pair of laterally extending L-shaped brackets is attached opposite sides of the container are provided for to stabilizing the device during use.

Abstract: A shoe and boot cleaning device is disclosed, comprised of a main housing of a generally rectangular, hollow box configuration. A scraping blade is used to scrape mud off of shoes and boots. At least one rotating brush is used to clean off debris from the bottom of the shoes and boots. A drawer is located on the bottom of the main housing and collects the mud and dirt from the shoes and boots. The drawer can be removed for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning device for a vehicle includes a tray mounted beneath a vehicle immediately adjacent one of the door openings. Slidably received within the tray is a drawer like cleaning device including a lower wall with a pair of side panels upwardly extending therefrom. A layer of abrasive material is disposed on the lower wall. A plurality of bristle pads may be removably attached to the mat as well as the inwardly facing sides of the side panels for removing heavier debris. A motor and gear assembly automatically extends and retracts the cleaning member.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning member having a plurality of bristles extending from an upper surface thereof for cleaning a golf shoe. The cleaning device further includes a plate coupled to an end of the cleaning member and pivotal between a first open position laterally adjacent to the cleaning member and a second closed position covering the bristles. The bristles extend both upwardly and inwardly for simultaneously cleaning the sides, sole, and cleats of a golf shoe as the shoe is scraped across the cleaning member.

Abstract: A device and method is disclosed for rubbing away by abrasion, selected skin areas of a person's foot or feet in a shower or bath area. An elongated base portion of the device has on a bottom side thereof a plurality of suction cups attached to the bottom side to provide a secure grip to a shower or bath tub floor. The top side of the elongated base portion has an abrasive material attached thereto which functions to permit abrading away of selected skin portions of a person's foot. This abrasive material is also located on two elevated side wall portions that are attached (one to a side) to both sides of the device to permit side portions of a person's foot to receive the abrading operation.

Abstract: An automatic boot cleaning apparatus is provided. The apparatus has at least three brushes and a scraper. The brushes are positioned to apply scrubbing force to the underside of the sole of a boot or shoe, as well as the sides of the boot or shoe. The scraper is positioned behind the brushes and may be used to remove the excess mud or dirt from the boot or shoe. The apparatus is preferably powered by an AC motor which is connected to a source of AC power. The brushes may be rotated continuously in one direction, or oscillated thereby increasing the effectiveness of the cleaning operation. In an alternative embodiment, the device is connected to a source of fluid pressure and has a plurality of fluid outlet nozzles secured to the scraper. The nozzles are arranged to spray fluid directly onto the brushes and thus are capable of effecting a self cleaning operation. The entire housing, including the activation switch, is sealed against environmental effects allowing for outdoor use.

Abstract: An automobile doormat is provided for protecting and preserving the floormat and carpet provided with the car. The doormat includes a stationary bracket extending vertically along the front portion of the interior of a door and a cleaning element removably supported on the bracket. The cleaning element may be installed and removed without tools and may be cleaned and replaced when desired. The cleaning element may be made from carpet which complements the appearance of the carpet in the automobile.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for cleaning grass and dirt from golf shoes. The invented apparatus may be carried in a golf bag and can be easily used while the golfer is positioned in an upright standing position. The invented apparatus generally includes: a rigid block or base which has a brush means mounted on the upper surface of the block; a tubular shaft, similar to a conventional golf club shaft is fixedly attached to the block or base; and, at least one cleat, mounted on the bottom surface of the block or base and adapted to be inserted into the ground.

Abstract: A mat of the kind having a plurality of first strips of rigid material such as aluminium, and a plurality of second strips of flexible material such as rubber, interposed alternately between the first strips, the first and second strips being secured together side-by-side by connecting means wherein said first strips each comprise an upper horizontal wall and a depending wall connected thereto, the apertures provided in said depending wall, and the or each connecting element extending through apertures in the first and second strips and being of such configuration so as to restrain the upper walls of the first strips from deforming downwardly to any substantial extent when a load is imposed.