Abstract: A dispensable-head toothbrush and dispenser combination comprising (1) a handle, squeezable along its longitudinal axis, having a large end opposite of a narrow tongue-like member, which are both dimensionally reduced when squeezing said handle at its large end; and (2) a plurality of hollow dispensable toothbrush heads, each having an opening for receiving and releasably engaging said tongue means of the handle; and (3) a toothbrush head dispenser having individual compartments in which each one of the plurality of heads rest so as to expose the opening in said heads to having the tongue means of the handle inserted there into.

Abstract: A hygiene implement handle formed of a compressible material includes an aperture for receiving a hygiene implement. Alternatively, a mouth prop handle apparatus has a handle and mouth prop formed integrally to one another of a compressible material. A rigid core is positioned within the compressible material. A mouth prop having a wedge shape can also be formed of the compressible material. The compressible material can be a foam material. The mouth prop handle and hygiene implement handle are disposable and can be advantageously used for special needs patients.

Abstract: An implement handle, such as a handle for a squeegee, used for cleaning vehicle windshields, wherein a portion of the handle has a polygonal cross-section providing a plurality of flat faces forming a display area upon which advertising indicia is connected.

Abstract: An accessory device for use with a conventional toothbrush having a handle at one end and bristles at the opposite end, includes a housing of a size and configuration to be grippable by a user's hand, a holder pivotally mounted within the housing and removably receiving the handle of a conventional toothbrush with the bristles of the toothbrush projecting externally of the housing, and a drive coupled to the holder for cyclically pivotting the holder and the toothbrush held thereby.

Abstract: An applicator device for moving a contact surface against a person's back includes an elongated handle and a generally disc-shaped shell formed on one end of the handle. A generally disc-shaped cap is threadably engaged with the shell. The cap can be formed with structure for brushing, massaging, or scratching a person's back, or the cap can detachably hold one of a plurality of contact pads, with each contact pad having a structure and function distinct from the other pads.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a bristle head and an elongated handle. The bristle head has an elongated shaft extending therefrom, and an engagement rib formed axially on an external surface of the shaft. An upper portion of the handle has an axial hole which forms an opening in a top end of the upper portion, a radial hole that extends radially therethrough in communication with the axial hole and that forms a mouth at a circumferential wall of the upper portion, and an axial slit that extends along the circumferential wall from the opening to the mouth such that the axial hole is also opened laterally through the axial slit. The handle is made of a material which enables a snug-fit connection of the shaft in the axial hole or the radial hole via the opening or the mouth, when the shaft and the engagement rib on the bristle head are inserted respectively into the axial hole and the axial slit in the handle, or into the radial hole and the axial slit in the handle.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a head portion with a large number of bristles thereon, a slender rod extending rearward from the head portion, a slender tang extending rearward from the slender rod, a plurality of rings surrounding the slender rod, and a handle connected to the slender tang. A through hole is formed on an upper portion of the handle. A square hole is formed in a front interior of the handle. The square hole communicates with the through hole. An anti-slip pad is inserted in the through hole. The slender tang is inserted in the square hole.

Abstract: A brush for scrubbing the side walls and gutter of a swimming pool provides enhanced access of the bristles to relatively inaccessible areas. An elongate straight pole handle allows the user to stand beside the pool while scrubbing. Bristles extend from a front face of a base member at various angles so that they project beyond the forward and side edges of the base to reach areas without interference from the base member. The base member is mounted on the pole so that the long axis of the pole passes behind the base member. This structure positions the bristles closer to the user while holding the pole vertically, to scrub the side wall without interference from overhanging coping at the top of the pool.

Abstract: A dental hygiene apparatus, comprised of a toothbrush with a detachable, disposable head and an enlarged handle providing a comfortable, secure grip for people with limited rise of the hand, such as persons with arthritis or other crippling diseases of the hands. The apparatus also comprises a rack with projections adapted to securely hold a plurality of brushes along with a toothpaste tube and a mouthwash bottle.

Abstract: A toothbrush which includes a brush head having an arched base made from flexible material, and a handle having two coupling rods respectively fastened to two transverse slots on the arched base, wherein the arched base of the brush head has two longitudinal grooves at two opposite lateral sides thereof respectively fitting the upper dental arch and the lower dental arch, and a plurality of bristles respectively installed in the longitudinal grooves.

Abstract: The present invention features a universal primary hand grip device for use with tools and utensils. The primary hand grip has multiple angles by which the hand can grip the shaft of a tool or utensil, thus making the grip ergonomically efficient. When used in combination with a secondary cross-handle, a tool or utensil can become quite easy to use and comfortable to operate. The primary hand grip device of this invention has a grip that slides over, or is made integral with, the end of the shaft of a tool or utensil. The hand grip has a multiply-angled surface, in which the primary hand can assume a substantially straight-angled position (180.degree. angle) with respect to the axis of the wrist. The correct hand position varies with each tool and with each work surface. The proper grip angle for a particular task allows the hand to maintain a straight angle with respect to the wrist axis, while also imparting the driving force of the arm into the shaft of the tool.

Abstract: An article for cleaning windows and vehicle interior windows includes a rigid backing element, a deformable backing element and a rubber ring having an unstretched circumference smaller than that of the rigid backing element. The backing elements are juxtaposed with one another and a paper towel is placed against the deformable backing element. The paper towel projects laterally and longitudinally of the backing elements. The ring is positioned adjacent the side of the paper towel which faces away from the backing elements. The ring is then drawn towards the rigid backing element and, in the process, folds the projecting portions of the paper towel around the backing elements. The ring is stretched to fit around the rigid backing element and, when released, clamps the projecting portions of the paper towel between itself and the rigid backing element. As a result, the portion of the paper towel adjacent the deformable backing element is firmly held and can be used for cleaning.

Abstract: A lotion applicator of the type for applying lotion to body areas not easily reached is provided. The lotion applicator includes: an angled handle having a first end section, a middle section and a second end section; an elongated stem connected to and extending from the first end; an applicating member rotatably mounted on the elongated stem; and a tubular member having a first open end and a second closed end, the first open end being connectable to the first end section of the handle for storing the applicating member therein and connectable to the second end section for extending the length of the handle.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly is disclosed which includes an articulating head portion for releasable supporting a brushhead, and which is configured to releasably mount a plurality of interchangeable dental accessory tools. A spring biased actuation member having a plurality of sprockets associated therewith is provided for effectuating incremental articulated movements of the brushhead supporting portion with respect to the handle of the toothbrush assembly to position the brushhead in a desired angular orientation.

Abstract: An applicator for use in applying lotion comprises a housing, a handle and an applicator pad. The housing is hollow so as to receive the handle therein when the handle is being stored. The applicator pad is attached to the housing and is used to spread lotion, such as suntan lotion, on one's back. The end of the handle has a locking ring, endplug or endcap that is designed to hold by friction the handle to the housing, either in the stored position with the handle in the housing, or in the extended position for use. The applicator pad has an annular depression to enable the pad to control the spread of the lotion. Lotion is spread toward the depression by the higher center and thus over the pad,but the excess lotion is confined to it by the higher edge of the pad. The present applicator will enable more efficient application of lotion by applying all of it rather than absorbing part of it.

Abstract: A broom handle includes a fastener for a broom bristle block, wherein a rod handle is attached to the broom bristle block by a bent fastener brace which includes a first mid plate and a wide central arcuate second portion attached to the handle, as well as a bent pleat member. The plane of the fastener is folded about itself at an angle for insertion of the broom therein on one side. On an opposite side the fastener is attached to the top of the bristle block. The fastener has a wide reverse pleat member formed from a reverse pleat folded in a reverse direction and extending downward vertically at right angles to the middle plate portion, to transfer forward pushing force away from a downward direction and to a horizontally aligned direction parallel to the movement of the broom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush (20), the brush head (22) of which can be removed from a brush handle (24). A threaded pin (26) can be moved to a limited extent out of the brush handle (24), counter to the action of a prestressing spring (32), when the brush head (22) is screwed onto the pin, until a stop catch (36) of the brush head (22) engages in a recess (38) of the brush handle (24) and locks the brush head in the rotational direction, while the prestressing spring (32) holds the brush head (22) under prestress against the brush handle (24). A firm connection can thus be established simply and rapidly between the brush handle and the brush head, irrespective of the shape of these parts.

Abstract: A brush assembly includes a brush head that is releasably attached to a first elongate handle when a remote area is to be reached and which is releasably attached to a second palm-held handle when the elongate handle is not required. The assembly includes a ball and socket joint. The elongate handle is detachably secured within a blind bore formed in the ball. The socket is defined by a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart curved retainers that are spaced apart from one another by a distance sufficient to receive the elongate handle when the handle is held at an angle relative to the brush head. Thus, the brush head does not rotate with respect to the handle when the brush is in use.

Abstract: A tube is combined with a biased drift pin arrangement, which combination is useful for locking functions in coupling and decoupling separate tubes, or in locking-hinged dustpans, and so on. The tube has a wall formed with a pair of holes. The drift pin is formed on a leaf spring that has a base portion and a cantilever portion joined to the base portion for relative flexion therebetween. It is the cantilever portion that is formed with the drift pin, as well as a spaced push pin. The leaf spring inserts in the tube such that the drift and push pins are aligned to extend and retract through respective ones of the pair of holes. To wedge the leaf spring in place, a separate cartridge is sized and shaped to permit sliding insertion in to where respective abutment surfaces of the leaf spring and cartridge, respectively, mate each other.

Abstract: An eraser is disclosed. The eraser includes a frame formed of tubular components coupled together. The frame includes a first peripheral member having long parallel side edges, a short rear edge and a triangular shaped front edge. The side edges are about twice the length of the rear edge. Three cross-brace members including a front cross-brace member constitute the base of the triangle. Additional cross-brace members are at equally spaced locations on the interior faces of the side edges. A handle is formed of a rod extending upwardly from the central extent of the forward cross brace. The handle extends rearwardly at a right angle to and over the central cross brace member with a plastic grip member of an enlarged diameter with finger receiving recesses on its lower extent secured to the end of the handle remote from the frame. A flexible cover is secured over the lower surface of the frame and is essentially co-extensive therewith.

Abstract: A shower brush with a handle at one end and a group of bristles located upon one face at the other end has an axial pivot medial to two ninety degree bends taken with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shank. U-shaped and a S-shaped configurations are thus enabled, each being obtained from the other by rotation of one shank portion relative to the other through one hundred eighty degrees in either direction about the axial pivot. Each configuration may be secured to prevent accidental rotation and the pivot maintains the rotatable disposition of one shank portion in relation to the other. A relatively large hand grip, preferably having a resilient exterior, facilitates comfortable gripping. The U-shaped configuration is intended to facilitate scrubbing of one's back while a shower or bath utilizing a reciprocating motion of the hand gripping the handle frontally. The S-shaped configuration is intended to facilitate scrubbing of one's lower extremities in a shower or bath without bending of one's torso.

Abstract: A full motion leverage enhancing assembly is provided for attachment to the handle of a mop, broom, rake or similar tool which has an elongate handle and a center of gravity strongly skewed away from the grip point utilized by the tool operator. In this embodiment, the leverage enhancing assembly comprises an arm clamp for securing the tool handle to a single arm of the user and a grasping shaft for grasping the tool handle. The arm clamp is comprised of a first rigid longitudinal segment adjustably attached to the end of the tool handle proximate to the user by a semi-rigid clamp having an adjustable circumference. The arm clamp is further provided with a pair of flexible, adjustably interlocking straps extending from the proximal end of the longitudinal segment opposite the clamp. The straps are constituted to form a semi-permanently and adjustably substantially circular clasp for receiving and securing a portion of the user's forearm.

Abstract: A headlight cleaner for a vehicle including a brush head; a brush handle having a tip end coupled to the brush head, a base end, and a bend therebetween to thereby define a straight short segment and a straight long segment; a straight squeegee handle having a tip end and a base end coupled to the base end of the brush handle; and an elongated squeegee coupled to the tip end of the squeegee handle.

Abstract: A hairbrush device includes a limited-excursion, rotating brush head with continuously variable rotational resistance, thereby minimizing tugging-related damage while brushing hair using a simple stroking motion. Thick or tangled hair engages the bristles causing the brush head to rotate from a resting position. A spring means provides increasing resistance in concert with increased rotation of the brush head. When the bristles are removed from the hair, the spring means returns the brush head to its resting position for the next stroke. Preferably, the spring means includes a brush connector releasingly affixed to interchangeable brush heads and releasingly and rotatingly affixed to interchangeable handles. An effective length limiter grips a flat torsion bar affixed to the connector and a shank extends from the gasket axially through the brush handle.

Abstract: A dual function locking bracket for holding and supporting the handle of a push broom or other hand cleaning push tool. The bracket is configured to support the handle in two different positions. For use in transporting and merchandising circumstances, the bracket holds and secures the handle close to the brush or cleaning head of the broom, with the longitudinal axis of the handle parallel to the length dimension or longitudinal axis of the cleaning head. The bracket can be readily removed and converted to retain the handle in a cleaning use mode. Use of the bracket in this manner forms an immovable connection which prevents the handle from coming loose from the cleaning head joint with the handle, supplies an extra measure of stability to the broom at its handle/cleaning head joint, and provides the handle additional strength to prevent handle breakage.

Abstract: An improved applicator brush provides a tapered handle portion for lifting and separating hair, and a plurality of bristles emanating perpendicularly therefrom. In one embodiment, the brush is formed by connecting a conventional applicator brush through a bore in a tapered handle in order to form the perpendicular connection.

Abstract: A handle for a paint roller that can be used to paint horizontally (left and right, or 90-degree direction), vertically (up and down, or 0-degree direction), or any angle between 0 and 90 degrees by simply adjusting the roller handle-shaft configuration; said configuration possessing one of the following features: (1) having at least one transverse hole, making an angle of approximately 90 degrees or less with the handle length, which can accommodate a telescopic rod; (2) comprising two detachable handle segments wherein one segment has at least one transverse hole to accommodate one end of the second handle segment or a telescopic rod; (3) comprising at least a wire coil, female thread, near one end of the shaft, that constitutes a transverse hole to accommodate the male thread of a handle or a telescopic rod to facilitate horizontal paint rolling. In each case, the opposite end of the handle could optionally have one vertical hole to accommodate a telescopic rod.

Abstract: A paint trimming device is provided for applying paint to a first surface closely adjacent to an adjoining surface. The device comprises a base having opposing faces and a body portion extending between the faces, a a handle projecting outwardly from one face and having extension capability (such as being connectable to an extension pole), a paint pad having a peripheral edge and being secured to the base upon the other face, and a spacer which extends outwardly from the body portion and has its outermost points defining a closed linear boundary whose perpendicular projection, in a plane in which the paint pad lies, completely surrounds and is spaced from the peripheral edge of the paint pad.

Abstract: An implement handle, such as a handle for a squeegee, used for cleaning vehicle windshields, wherein a portion of the handle has a polygonal cross-section providing a plurality of flat faces forming a display area upon which advertising indicia is connected.

Abstract: A sponge mop including a mount connected to a handle, the mount including at least one elongate support element designed to receive a spongy layer. The spongy layer is fixed to the support by a releasable fixing element including at least two fixing slides secured to the support, and at least one hooking slab secured to the spongy layer and designed to co-operate with the fixing slides. The slides are slidably mounted in slideway-forming element. The sponge mop also includes two lateral wings that are pivotally mounted and capable of being moved by a control element between a mopping position and a wringing-out position. A socket device may be provided for connecting the handle to the mount.

Abstract: An elongated dovetail tongue on the top surface of the trowel blade slips endwise into a closely conforming groove formed in the base of the removable handle until its end abuts a shoulder at the end of the groove. The tongue is longer than the groove, and a keeper is adapted to slip onto and abut the end of the tongue protruding from the groove. A boss on the end of a resilient arm extending from the keeper engages a detent in the base, locking the keeper to the handle, immobilizing the tongue, and thereby securing the handle to the blade. Disengaging the detent mechanism releases the keeper and allows it to be removed and the handle readily separated from the blade.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle and a brush head removably connected to the handle. There is a spring for biasing the brush head away from the handle. A latch normally secures the brush head on the handle. There is a release mechanism for selectively releasing the latch, whereby the spring ejects the brush head away from the handle.

Abstract: A hand tool having a frame which holds interchangeable working heads for scraping ice and other materials, scrubbing and sanding. The frame pivotally carries the working head at one end and has a curved forearm brace at the other end. A hand grip bar is located between the ends of the frame such that the forearm provides force against the brace to hold the working head against the work surface. This creates a leverage effect and relieves stress on the wrist. The pivotal head allows angled or contoured surfaces to be followed without requiring the wrist to flex at different angles. The scraping head has two scraping edges which scrape on both push and pull strokes. An accessory head which is interchangeable with the ice scraping head can hold two metal scraping blades or interchangeable base plates which provide a sanding sheet and a scrubbing pad, respectively.

Abstract: A satellite dish cleaning apparatus and method is disclosed in one preferred embodiment of the present invention as including a handle member removably disposed within an elongated opening integrally formed at a first end of an intermediate member. The intermediate member is preferably formed having a substantially curvilinear neck portion extending substantially at an angle between approximately 10.degree. to 170.degree. from the first end to a second end of the intermediate member. Preferably, formed at the second end of the intermediate member is a retaining assembly for removably retaining a first end of a satellite dish engaging member. In addition, formed at a second end of the satellite dish engaging member is a contacting surface having a configuration substantially conforming with the concave facing surface of a satellite dish.

Abstract: A holder for an interdental toothcleaner of the type having a substantially rigid but flexible stem and cleaning means on the stem. The holder includes a neck having a tip projection radially therefrom adjacent one end thereof and a slot extending longitudinally therealong from the one end and diametrically opposite the tip. A hole extends through the tip and transversely across the neck to the slot. A cap having a passage therethrough which is open at one end and closed at the other end is on the neck and slidable therealong. The cap has a first slot therethrough which extends from its open end and in which the tip slides. The cap has a second slot therethrough diametrically opposite the first slot. The second slot is closed at both ends with the ends being spaced from the ends of the cap. The stem of a toothcleaner passes through the hole in the tip and projects beyond the groove in the neck and through the second slot in the cap.

Abstract: A pad holder for holding a rough abrasive pad includes a flat disk-like portion having an elongated slot extending inwardly from an edge thereof, a handle portion disposed at an angle relative to the disk-like portion and an intermediate connecting portion. The handle portion, the connecting portion and the disk portion may be of one piece molded plastic construction. The pad holding slot is provided with outwardly flared edges at the entrance to the slot, a narrow neck portion and a wide interior end portion to facilitate the entry of a folded pad and the retention of the folded pad therein.

Abstract: An array of toothbrushes that may be individually withdrawn from a single, conveniently stored unit. The brushes may contain fewer and/or less durable bristles compared with commercially marketed items, or may instead be configured for use on patients having special dental needs. An optional extension feature permits the array to be manufactured with relatively small planar dimensions, thereby further reducing storage requirements, and also improves the convenience of use by providing a more comfortable grip.

Abstract: A paint roller structure is arranged to paint in an enclosed manner pipes, parallelepiped picket fence members, wrought iron rods, and the like. The device includes a roller structure having a recess oriented medially of the roller and concentric of the roller to accommodate the workpiece, such as a pipe and the like. Various recess shapes, such as arcuate, square, and rectangular may be provided in accordance with the selected workpiece shape.

Abstract: An arm extender, in accordance with the present invention, comprises a pair of spaced curved extending members which are joined at one end by a connecting member. Further, a bracket for mounting a sponge is pivotably attached to the connecting member. A sponge having an opening is disposed about the bracket and retained thereon by, for example, a Velcro.RTM. type attachment. A gripping member is connected between the extending members at a predetermined distance from the free end of the extending members. Also, a strap is provided near the free end of the extending members for securing the arm extender to a person's arm. The strap is secured to at least one of the extending members and wraps about the other extending member forming a loop therebetween whereupon the strap is attached onto itself. During use, the user grips the gripping member with the user's hand and the user's forearm is secured within the loop of the strap. The strap is attached by, for example, a Velcro.RTM. type attachment.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprising a multi-section telescoping stainless steel tubular handle and rotating connector to pivotally connect a replaceable toothbrush head thereto.

Abstract: A retaining member on a handle for the exchangeable attachment of an interdental brush (29) exhibiting a fastening element (36) with transverse element (37) has a recess which is designed so that the interdental brush (29) can be introduced in the direction of its longitudinal axis, with the transverse element (37) leading, into the recess (34) and can be locked in place in the latter especially by being folded over.

Abstract: A threaded snap-fit coupling assembly is provided for use in attaching a handle to an implement, such as a paint brush, paint pad, light bulb changer, cleaning brush or the like. The assembly includes an adaptor provided with a cylindrical receptacle and a male fastening member that is externally threaded and sized for threaded receipt in a threaded opening of the implement so that the adaptor may be connected to the implement. The assembly also includes a coupling provided with a first end that is retained on the handle, and a cylindrical male portion that is externally threaded and sized for threaded receipt in the opening of the implement and for sliding receipt within the receptacle of the adaptor. The coupling is retained on the adaptor via a snap-fit connection when the male portion of the coupling is received in the receptacle of the adaptor.

Abstract: A polisher or scrubber having a rectangular pad that is driven in a random orbital path for polishing or scrubbing floors or surfaces in which it is incorporated into two basic embodiments, one being a heavy duty embodiment provided with an elongated telescopic handle that is permanently attached to the housing or casing of the orbital polisher by an offset yoke arrangement in which the tubular handle receives a power cord for supplying alternating current to the electric motor in the casing of the polisher. The other embodiment is a smaller unit and is provided with a detachable handle connected with the casing by quick connect and disconnect structure and an offset yoke to enable the polisher to be used in hard to reach places and easily converted to a hand held and manipulated polisher by quickly and easily removing the elongated telescopic handle from the casing.

Abstract: A dust mop has a swivel joint for coupling a mop head to an elongated handle. A swivel base on the mop head has a swivel socket with a cylindrical passageway along an axis parallel to the plane of the mop head. The passageway is unrestricted at the rear and restricted at a front by a raised lip for axially locking a rod of a swivel connector arranged to pivot on the base and couple to the handle. The handle receptacle defines an angle relative to the swivel rod, this rod forming a cylindrical bearing member for rotatable reception in the passageway. A planar ramp is formed on an axial front of the front end of the swivel rod, to guide the ramp over the raised lip when the swivel connector is rotated to align the ramp to the lip. A circumferential groove is formed adjacent the end of the swivel rod for receiving the lip. The swivel rod is flattened from the ramp rearwardly, along a transverse chordal surface aligned to the ramp, preferably tapering out to the full radius of the cylinder.

Abstract: A broom head has a force-distributing handle socket. The broom head generally defines a plane and is structured for connection to a broom handle. The broom head includes a force distributing socket for a handle, the force distributing handle socket including a receptacle defining an axis for a handle formed on or within a surface of the broom head and a support member surrounding and axially extending a distance above the receptacle. The support member has at least two sidewalls defining an axial interior cavity and a terminal planar top having an axial cavity along the length to provide an interference fit along the length of the support member between an operatively connected handle and the support member. The support member preferably has a concave shape on the interior surfaces of the at least two sidewalls and an annular planar top sized to engage a conventional cylindrically-shaped broom handle inserted therein, with an interference fit along the entire length of the support member.

Abstract: A handle for a grooming brush that makes it possible for a groomer to grip the handle in a manner effecting optimal control for a selected mode of brushing activity, such as vigorous, down-stroke brushing. The handle has an elongated body whose leading end section is attached to the rear of the brush at an angle thereto. The leading end section of the handle has an upper surface defining a center thumb rest and concave depression on either side defining left and right side thumb rests. The groomer who grips the body of the handle with his fingers may then press his thumb on the center thumb rest to carry out one mode of brushing activity, or press his thumb into one of the side thumb rests to carry out other modes of brushing activity.

Abstract: A carrier for a chalkboard eraser includes a C-shaped eraser holder having a top surface and depending sidewalls which have projections that engage the body of the eraser. A handle is connected to the eraser holder and it has a hollow portion which contains a collapsible pointer. To more positively retain the eraser within the carrier, a lever is pivotally connected to the eraser holder at a first end portion and a second end portion of the lever extends generally parallel to, but is resiliently spaced apart from the handle. The first end of the lever passes through an opening in the eraser holder so that as the second end portion of the lever is squeezed toward the handle, the first end of the lever pivots to positively engage the eraser for maintaining it at a fixed position within the eraser holder.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a shaft to an implement, for example for connecting a handle to a mop head, comprises two engageable components for mounting on a shaft and an implement respectively. One of the components has a boss formed with an internal threaded socket and an outer peripheral surface. The other component has a central threaded spigot which screws into the socket, and a shroud, surrounding the spigot and spaced therefrom, which is internally tapered and frictionally engages the outer surface of the boss for added support.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush has a hinged locking retainer on the end of an elongated handle for capturing the stem of a twisted wire brush. The locking retainer has a hole which is adapted to receive the stem of a twisted wire brush. A land is formed in the handle adjacent the groove so that the wire brush stem is captured between that land area and a land area on the retainer. A latch on the locking retainer has a top end with a double cam surface thereon. One of the cam surfaces guides the latch into a locking position as the retainer is closed. The other of the cam surfaces releases the locking retainer when pushed.

Abstract: A lotion applicator for applying sun lotion or the like comprising an elongate handle and detachable lotion applicator pad assembly. The applicator assembly preferably includes a pair of pad members stitched about their outer edges except at an opening to define a pocket therebetween. Within this pocket, at least one, and preferably two, semi-rigid reinforcing members are disposed and correspond substantially to the shape of the pad members. A handle receptacle member having a handle receiving chamber is disposed between the reinforcing members and attached to at least one of the reinforcing members. The handle receiving chamber is formed to correspond to the contour of the distal end of the handle to snugly receive the same when inserted in the pocket.