Abstract: A device for cleaning dishes comprising a support having an elongated base horizontally disposed at its lower extent with an outboard end and an inboard end. A connector is essentially vertically disposed between a central extent of the base and one end of the support. The connector has a region at its upper extent with a hole therethrough. Angled fingers extend upwardly at an angle from adjacent the outboard end of the base and angled away from the inboard end of the base to define slots with open upper ends therebetween. The slots have interior surfaces with bristles formed therein extending toward the vertical centers of the slots for receiving dishes to be cleaned therebetween.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a tool that may be used for cleaning the interior of tubing or hoses. The tool comprises a brush or similar cleaning device attached to an end of a length a semi-rigid tube. In use, the cleaning tool is inserted into a a tube or hose opening and the interior surface of the hose is then cleaned of dust and other entrapped particles.

Abstract: A disposal brush includes a plate having a hub and a handle for manipulating the disposal brush secured to the hub. Depending from the plate is a support frame carrying elongated bristles thereon. The support frame, which is made at least in part from a resilient material, includes a central portion secured to the plate and side arm portions extending downwardly and outwardly from the central portion. The ends of the side arm portions are each bent inwardly. In use, when the bristles on the side arms engage the inner side wall of the disposal unit, the side arms are urged inwardly. The reaction of the resilient side arms is to urge the bristles thereon more firmly against the inner wall of the disposal unit so as to enhance the cleaning thereof. The bristles on the inwardly bent portions will engage the top wall of the disposal as the disposal brush is withdrawn from the disposal so as to help clean the same.

Abstract: A dual toilet brush (10) comprising an elongate handle (12). A first brush head (14) is connected to a first end of the elongate handle (12) for cleaning an interior surface (16) of a bowl (18) of a toilet (20). A second brush head (22) is connected to and extends outwardly from the first end of the elongate handle (12) above the first brush head (14), for cleaning an overhanging rim (24) of the toilet (20).

Abstract: A hollow brushware article and its method of construction are described. The brushware article is constructed from a thin thermoplastic base having arms radiating from a center portion and tufts integrally fused on the upper surface of the base. The terminal portions of the arms mount segmented threads at ends thereof on the upper surface, and the lower surface mounts an aligning member so that when the ends are drawn together with the aligning member abutting, a hollow brushware article will be formed with a threaded male portion for receipt in a female handle member.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a tool that may be used for cleaning hoses from vacuum cleaner machines. The tool comprises a brush or similar cleaning device attached to an end of a length a semi-rigid tube. In use, the cleaning tool is inserted into a vacuum cleaner hose after detachment of the hose from the vacuum cleaner; the inside surface of the hose is then cleaned of dust and other entrapped particles.

Abstract: A manual cup cleaning system including a base member. The base member has a plurality of suction members coupled thereto for releasably mounting the base member onto a receiving surface. A conical member is provided. The conical member has a top surface, a support member, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The support member is sized for positioning within base member. Lastly, a plurality of bristles are attached to the conical member and project outwardly from the top surface. The bristles are capable of engaging an inside bottom of a cup that is positioned over the conical member for cleaning.

Abstract: A cleaning brush is comprised of a shaft having a crank arm and a handle thereon. A rod is removably or fixedly secured to the bottom of the shaft. A plurality of outwardly projecting bristles are disposed along the length of the rod. A scrub brush is removably secured to the bottom of the rod. A nipple brush is disposed within a cavity of the handle for scrub cleaning the nipple of a baby bottle.

Abstract: A baby bottle brush which near a bottom part of the shaft the main brush is bent to generally conform to the shape of the interior of a baby bottle. A secondary brush or a rod is also affixed to the handle of the brush. The secondary brush or rod holds the main brush against the surface of the bottle. The secondary brush and the rod may be used together. The handle is angled to facilitate a circular cleaning motion. A distal end of the handle includes a hook. The brush may be used on bottles other than baby bottles.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the ducts of medical instruments for internal investigation or sample-taking, the device comprising an elongate cylindrical element and a brush provided at a first end of said element, the brush comprising substantially radial brushes mounted on a longitudinal spine. The device includes a brush support member constituted by a helically wound wire whose turns define a channel suitable for receiving the spine of the brush and having a portion of length substantially equal to the length of the brush along which the turns are spaced apart axially so as to allow the bristles of the brush to pass between them.

Abstract: A brush assembly for the improved cleaning of the interior of a bottle includes a cap having a central opening and a twisted, elongated stem passing through the central opening. The stem has a brush assembly at one end and an operating assembly at the other end, and with the brush assembly mounted in a bottle, the pushing or pulling of the operating means will push or pull the twisted, elongated stem through the central opening in the cap so as to automatically rotate the brush.

Abstract: A brush assembly including a brush holder having a center axle hole fixedly secured to the output shaft of a motor and two elongated slots longitudinally aligned at two opposite ends, a master cylinder brush coupled to the output shaft of the motor for cleaning the inside of the loaded cup, and two auxiliary cylinder brushes slidably and perpendicularly coupled to the elongated slots of the brush holder and fixed in place by a respective screw for cleaning the outside of the loaded cup.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for eviscerating a beheaded fish without belly slitting the fish. A brush having a generally cylindrical shape is used to remove the entrails of a beheaded fish. In preferred form, the brush has multiple rows of bristle extending radially outwardly from a central shaft with the rows also being wrapped spirally around the shaft. The preferred brush is also cone shaped having a smaller diameter at the end of the brush first placed into the fish. The brush is driven by a hydraulic motor with a safety hood provided. A guide trough is used to help guide the fish onto the brush. A water nozzle helps rinse the brush between uses.

Abstract: A twin stemmed nursing cleaning brush comprises a junior brush stemmed from the middle or bottom portion of the main brush shaft to provide close contact with the bottle, bottle neck and its outer threads, pacifier, nipple cover and its inner threads when cleaning by either rotating the object or the brush assembly. Thus, this thorough interior and exterior nursing bottle cleaning device presents effective and convenient operation, as well as for easy storing.

Abstract: A utensil that is configured for scrubbing both baby bottles and nursing nipples for such bottles includes a handle that has a recess defined therein, a bottle brush operatively connected to the handle which is sized so as to be able to efficiently scrub an inside of a baby bottle, and a nipple brush assembly. The nipple brush assembly includes a nipple brush portion that is sized so as to be able to efficiently scrub an inside of a nursing nipple and a grip portion. It is releaseably attached to the handle so that said brush portion is positioned in the handle recess and the grip portion is grippable externally of the recess by a user, whereby said utensil can be used to conveniently scrub both baby bottles and nursing nipples.

Abstract: A toilet bowl scrubber having a handle with a linear configuration, a first brush connected to one end of the handle, an arm extending outwardly of the handle between the first brush and an opposite end of the handle, and a second brush affixed to an end of the arm opposite the handle. The first brush has tufts of bristles affixed thereto extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The arm includes a first arm portion extending outwardly perpendicular to the handle and a second arm portion extending in a direction from the first arm portion away from the first brush. The second brush is affixed to an end of the second arm portion opposite the first arm portion. The second arm portion extends upwardly at a 45.degree. angle from the first arm portion.

Abstract: A garbage disposal cleaning device having a foldable and/or compressible splatter-guard to shield and prevent splattering of liquid and solid material when the device is being used. The handle of the garbage disposal cleaning device can be bent to make rotating the device easier, while the use of semi-soft non-abrasive bristles allows cleaning a garbage disposal unit without abrasive damage. The bristles can be specially contour-shaped to make cleaning of the garbage disposal unit and the surrounding drain more effective.

Abstract: A cleaning brush includes an elongated handle having opposed ends and a handle shape for use as a manual cleaning brush. A primary wire stem extends outwardly from one end of the handle and supports a primary bristle array having a generally cylindrical shape portion terminating in an outwardly extending domed portion. A secondary wire stem extends oppositely from the primary wire stem outwardly from the opposite end of the handle and supports a secondary bristle array. The secondary bristle array defines a cylindrical bristle portion proximate the handle end and a tapered bristle portion extending beyond the cylindrical bristle portion. The secondary bristle array is configured to correspond to the interior of a typical tint bottle nozzle cap while the primary bristle array is configured to correspond to the interior of a typical tint bottle.

Abstract: A brush for a hollow structure with an open end includes brush bristles secured to a twisted wire. In one embodiment, a non-abrasive, heat-shrinking plastic tube is slip-fitted over the twisted wire at a section thereof that is free of brush bristles. The heat-shrinking plastic tube is heat-shrunk to form a tight fit with the twisted wire to form a brush handle therewith. In another embodiment, a non-abrasive solid cylindrical body is penetrated along the axis or center line thereof by a section of twisted wire that is free of brush bristles.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning speculums of the type which are generally conically configured and which having an insertion end. The housing has an inner cleaning area and a closure with an opening to provide access to the inner cleaning area. At least one primary brush member is secured within the inner cleaning area and is configured to remove residue on the insertion end of the speculum. Secondary brush members are also secured within the inner cleaning area, and are positioned alongside the primary brush member. The opening in the closure is aligned with the brush members to permit the cleaning of the insertion end of the speculum when it is inserted into the cleaning area through the opening.

Abstract: A cleaning tool is disclosed for cleaning hard-to-reach and sharply curved passages, particularly those of endoscopes. The tool includes a brush connected to a spring. The spring is connected to a length of flexible tubing. A stiffening member is disposed within the flexible tubing. A fluid passage is provided within the tubing for delivering cleaning fluid or rinsing fluid to the interior of the object being cleaned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a long-handled brush suitable for cleaning hollow bodies, e.g. drinkware, bottles, thermos flasks, bowls, vases, etc. The brush comprises a handle and a removable cleaning head. The cleaning head has an elastic core and an outer covering of fell or fell-like material, such as natural sheepskin. A headed bolt is preferably used to attach the cleaning head to the handle, with the bolt extending through a central longitudinal channel in the head. The cleaning head is preferably cylindrical and the handle may be telescopically extendable.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved paint stirrer especially adapted for stirring paints of the type having pigments normally held in colloidal suspension, which pigments settle out of colloidal suspension with time, formed by an elongate body portion having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end provided with a hand grip section formed integrally with the elongate body portion, the lower end of the elongate body portion provided with flexible stirring means fixedly secured thereto and formed by a plurality of flexible and pliable members thereby to contact paint pigments which have settled out of colloidal suspension and to replace the pigments into colloidal suspension prior to the use of the paint.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a container such as a glass comprises a base, first and second pillars standing from the base, first and second cleaning bodies carried by the first and second pillars, and a third pillar standing from the base in a vicinity of the first cleaning body and extending along the first cleaning body. In use, the container such as a glass is mounted on the cleaning device in such a manner that the inner surface of a wall portion of the container is supported by the first pillar and the outer wall of the diametrically opposing wall portion of the container is supported by the second pillar. The third pillar urges the outer surface of the first mentioned wall portion in the direction of the first pillar and thereby the inner surface and outer surface of the container are pressed against the first and second cleaning bodies.

Abstract: A method and device for simultaneously collecting cytology cell samples from the endocervix and exocervix are disclosed. The device includes a handle for manipulating and rotating the device. Adjacent the handle is an intermediate cell collecting surface which is sized and configured to scrape cell samples from the exocervix when it is in contact with the exocervix and the device is rotated. The device also includes a distal cell collecting surface adjacent the intermediate cell collecting surface. The distal section is sized and configured to scrape cytology cell samples from the endocervical canal when it is located within the canal and in contact with the walls thereof and the device is rotated. The distal and intermediate surface are further positioned on the device with respect to each other to enable the endocervical canal and exocervix to be scraped simultaneously as the device is rotated.

Abstract: A lavatory brush comprising a handle and a plurality of axially stacked, laterally outwardly tapering, flexible blades, the blades extending around the handle. A container includes an upward opening cup and receives downward thereinto the bladed end of the handle. Cooperating alignment parts on the cup and handle releasably support the handle in an upright position with the blades in the cup. The topmost blade coacts with the side wall of the cup to substantially close the top of the cup with the remaining blades received in the cup.

Abstract: A bolster pin is provided which automatically cleans the flask bushing of a mold set. The bolster pin has brushing elements which clean the flask bushing each time the mold set is joined or separated. Use of the bolster pin provides a method for automatically cleaning the flask flange bushing of entrapped sand.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a bottle brush/glass cleaner mounted on a base designed to fit over the center section of a double sink and, in an alternative embodiment, attached to a base having means for attachment to a substantially flat, smooth surface. In a further alternative embodiment, the bristles of the bottle brush/glass cleaner are mounted on a hollow tube which has means for connection to a water line, thereby improving the efficiency of the bottle brush/glass cleaner.

Abstract: A rinsing brush for deep glassware is mounted on a rigid arm which is pivotally attached to a connecting element, in turn attached to a suction cup. A relatively rigid reaction cup is interposed between the suction cup and the pivoted rigid arm, whereby when the arm is swung to an upright use position, the rigid cup is depressed to clamp the margin of the suction cup while the latter is stretched upwardly by the connecting element. A locking sleeve above the rigid cup holds the brush on in the upright use position.

Abstract: The invention consists of a wire brush having two sections extending along a common axis, one section having wires extending radially from said axis, and another section adjacent said first section having wires extending radially from an axis perpendicular to the first axis.

Abstract: A cleaning device, typically for cleaning the cups, claws and claw tubes of a milking apparatus, comprises a plurality of cylindrical brushes fixed to a frame and typically housed in a bucket. The articles to be cleaned can be rubbed up and down in the spaces between the brushes to remove deleterious matter from them.

Abstract: A cleaning implement including a cylindrical member having brush bristles on its exterior and interior surfaces and bristles on the front and rear edge surface of the cylinder. A handle element is reversibly connected to a threaded bore in a centrally located disc fixed to the interior of the cylinder. The interior bristles are used to clean lug nuts on a rally wheel and the bristles extending from the front and rear edge surfaces are used to clean the edges of the openings through which the lugs extend. The exterior bristles can be used to clean larger openings in the rally wheel, all without removing the rally wheel from a motor vehicle.

Abstract: An elongated member dimensioned for receipt within a wind instrument for removing moisture from the valve pads and inside walls of the instrument including a base, filament members extending from the base to the wall and valve pads of the instrument. The filaments either absorb, moisture or absorb moisture from the walls and pads. A cotton strip may be included to hold the moisture collected by the filaments.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for tumblers and the like comprising an open-topped container, inlet means in communication therewith for connection to an external supply of cleansing liquid to allow continuous flow from the supply into the container, a first stationary brush unit having a plurality of inwardly directed bristles arranged peripherally around the inside face of the container and a second stationary brush unit comprising an upright member arranged centrally of the container and having a plurality of radially onwardly directed bristles. The open-topped container can be located within an outer jacket into which used cleansing liquid overflows from the container and which has outlet means for removal of the fluid overflow.