Abstract: A window squeegee (1) for cleaning surfaces, such as skyscraper windows, comprises a handle (2) associated to a head (11) provided with a first connection element (12) and a second connection element (18) for connecting a spatula (46) to the handle (2). In a condition of normal use of the window squeegee, the spatula (46) is held between the first element (12) and the second element (18) and in a condition of replacement of the spatula, the second element (18) is rotated by the first element (12) to allow the replacement of the spatula (46) which is held associated to the head (11) of the window squeegee and is not free to remove, to ensure a safe replacement.

Abstract: A frame for holding a paint roller including a body, a shiftable arm coupled to the body, and a biasing mechanism operable to automatically shift the shiftable arm relative to the body when actuated.

Abstract: A frame for holding a paint roller including a body, a shiftable arm coupled to the body, and a biasing mechanism operable to automatically shift the shiftable arm relative to the body when actuated.

Abstract: A hand held video display screen cleaning tool has a body with a bottom cleaning portion secured to a top gripping portion. A cleaning element is secured to the bottom portion for dusting and removing static charge from a video display screen by pressing elongated bristles on the cleaning element against and dragging the elongated bristles a multiple of times across the video display screen.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface including the steps of providing a cationic sponge material containing cationic radicals. Exposing particles and charges carried by the surface to be cleaned to the cationic radicals. Attracting and retaining particles and charges on the surface to be cleaned to the cationic radicals.

Abstract: A convenient button-locking mop holder is essentially comprised of a cloth bits frame, a locking bar and a locking device, said locking bar can more parallelly relative to the transverse bar of the cloth bits frame. When in use, first release the locking device to put the cloth bits between the transverse bar and the locking bar, and then push the locking bar toward the transverse bar to grip the cloth bits before fixing the locking bar with the locking device. The mop holder of the invention is of simple structure and convenient to use, and it is easy to replace the cloth bits of the mop.

Abstract: A device for removing dirt, loose hair, dander, etc. from objects such as household pets comprising an electrostatic generator 12 connected to an electrostatic element 10. The electrostatic element is a high voltage capacitor with extended core dielectric 10C. If an object such as a pet is brought in close proximity to its surface the electrostatic force pulls dirt and loose hairs off and retains them. A discharge means 12A provides for the release of the collected dirt and loose hairs. When incorporated into a grooming device such as a brush 18 it provides a more efficient method for removing loose hairs.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning electrostatically charged dust particles from a CRT screen. The apparatus includes a base member having a handle. An artificial fleece material is attached to the base member so as to cover an entire surface of the base member. The artificial fleece material has a plurality of fibers that extend generally outward from the base member. Mechanical movement of the artificial fleece over the surface of the CRT results in mechanical dislodgement of the dust particles. Further, the mechanical movement also results in an electrostatic charge developing on some of the polymer fibers. The electrostatically charged fibers can then attract electrostatically charged dust particles preventing these particles from re-adhering to the CRT screen.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector cleaning process that is both field deployable, and achieves optical reflectance levels of -60 dB and lower. Specifically, the cleaning process according to the instant invention uses electrostatic dissipative (ESD) cleaning wipes along with an acidic detergent and deionized water to remove metallic and metal oxide particles bound to the connector by an electrostatic charge. Advantageously, the acidic detergent is both biodegradable and phosphate free and is therefore environmentally safe. Inasmuch as the instant invention avoids the use of lasers or other machinery, the process can easily be applied in a field setting.

Abstract: A writing instrument such as a mechanical pencil is provided with a brush for eliminating static electricity. The instrument is composed of a barrel and a barrel cap attached to the barrel. A base portion of the brush is fixedly received in a cylindrical protector arranged within the barrel cap. A writing element operating mechanism is arranged to operably hold a writing element such as a lead so that the writing element can be selectively extended from and retracted into the barrel. A brush operating mechanism is also arranged to hold the protector movably along a central axis of the barrel cap so that the brush can be selectively extended from and retracted into the barrel cap. A cylindrical member may preferably be fixedly secured in a rear end of the barrel cap to guide the brush.

Abstract: Photoconductor scumming in an electrophotographic copying machine is substantially eliminated by using a synthetic fiber cleaning brush that is substantially free from low yield strength, low surface energy materials.

Abstract: An aerodynamic-electrostatic particulate collection system for high-efficiency collection of particulate debris generated in a machining area during machining of a workpiece, especially post-cure machining of a composite workpeice, that includes a vacuum subsystem for generating a localized, vacuum-induced aerodynamic fluid flow field in the machining area and a particulate charging, electric field generating subsystem integrated in combination with the workpiece and the vacuum subsystem for charging particulate debris generated during machining of the workpiece and for creating an electric field that directs the charged particulate debris into the localized, vacuum-induced aerodynamic fluid flow field. The vacuum subsystem includes a vacuum pump, a hose fluidically interconnected to the vacuum pump, and a nozzle fluidically connected to the hose distal the vacuum pump and having a configuration that defines the localized, vacuum-induced aerodynamic fluid flow field.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a club shaped device having a removable cover which encloses substantially all of the club and is fastened thereto. In one embodiment, the club shaped device is composed of a head and a handle both constructed out of a resilient material, such as dense foam rubber. The handle has a hollow interior area which has an opening at its bottom. The edges of the removable covering are placed into the opening and a removable plug is shoved into the opening to steadfastly hold the cover's edges against the handle's inner wall. In one embodiment, the present invention is used for cleaning and dusting. In another embodiment, the present invention is used as a soft club novelty item to allow users to vent their frustration without causing injury to the items struck by the club.

Abstract: This describes a portable non-pressurized anti-static device for eliminating static cling on clothes on which static electricity has built up. An absorbent material impregnated with an anti-static solution is supported by a frame. A cover, when in place, prevents the anti-static solution from being rubbed off or otherwise removed from the absorbent material until it is ready to be used. When static cling occurs, the wearer removes the cover and rubs the impregnated material against the area of the clothes affected, thereby removing the static electricity.

Abstract: A hair brush adapted to prevent charging of the bristles and hair, according to the invention, has a multiplicity of small holes (7) formed in a brush base (2) at each of widthwise opposite end portions thereof and arranged at a spacing in a row longitudinally of the base, and an antistatic member (9) is so provided as to project from the multiplicity of small holes (7) slightly beyond the base surface (2a), whereby the antistatic member (9) is made stiff and prevented from bending down, rendering the brush easy to draw through hair for smooth brushing.

Abstract: A holding implement for a flexible pad comprises an elongated handle forming a shaft and a pad mounting shoe having upturned side members is mounted on the shaft. One of the side members has an aperture therein and is attached to the shaft. A second of the side members has an overturned edge which forms a pad gripping portion. A pad clamping element is slidably carried by the shaft to engage a pad disposed against the handle facing surface of the side member attached to the shaft. The clamping element includes at least one tooth projection sized to extend into the aperture when the clamping element is moved toward the first side member.