Abstract: A broom for cleaning a surface having a bristle cleaning mechanism. The broom has a handle with a grasping end and a cleaning end. At the cleaning end is a comb member having a plurality of tines. The comb member pivots into and out of engagement with the bristles as a sleeve or handle is moved along the broom handle. The tines engage the bristles as the grasping portion is pushed downward such that the tines push trapped dirt and dust out from the bristle ends. As the slidable sleeve is pulled back into its original position, the tines disengage from the bristles and return to their original position.

Abstract: A brush is combined with a flexible netting that is placed over the brush bristles and pulled downward so that the netting is at the base of the bristles. The netting is flexible so that no guide is needed to place the netting at the base of the bristles. The netting has an outer periphery of elastic material so that the edge of the netting will be drawn around the back surface of the brush, holding the netting in place. The netting may have an opening through which the brush handle is extended, or securing straps may be used to loop around the back of the handle to help secure the netting in place. The straps may be secured together with, for example, snaps, a buckle, or a hook and loop fastener. The netting is removed to clean the brush and then is placed back on the brush to accumulate debris until the brush needs cleaning again. Replacement netting is inexpensive and may be used if a net becomes torn or unusable.

Abstract: An improved blower wheel blade cleaner, which is hand held, and includes a first handle portion for grasping the apparatus, and a second cleaning portion. The cleaning portion comprises a double row of elongated teeth extending outward from the handle portion with the first row terminating in a single plane along the outward edge of the cleaning teeth, and the second row extending adjacent the first row forming a concave V-shape at the end of the first row. There is further provided that the first row of teeth has a slight bend at the end portion of the row, and likewise, the inner row of teeth forming the V-shape likewise having a slight bend in their configuration for use of the tool. There is further provided the fact that the two rows of teeth are secured to the handle portion via soldering or the like, and there may be included a movable tensioner band movable along the lengths of the teeth as the case may be.

Abstract: Improved self-cleaning brushes (10, 44, 64) are provided which include a brush body (12, 46, 66) having a bristle-supporting portion (16, 50, 70) supporting outwardly extending bristles (18, 54, 72). One or more apertured cleaning sheet(s) (36, 56, 76) are mounted on the brushes so as to receive the bristles (18, 54, 72) therethrough. When it is desired to clean the brush (10, 44, 64), the uppermost cleaning sheet (36, 56, 76) is grasped and pulled outwardly and off of the bristles (18, 54, 72), thereby removing hair and other debris from the bristles (18, 54, 72). Preferably, a multiple sheet pad (20, 52, 74) of cleaning sheets (36, 56, 76) are provided, each with perforation lines (38, 57, 80) and grasping tabs (42, 58, 78), to facilitate lift-off removal of the individual cleaning sheets (36, 56, 76).

Abstract: This invention relates to hairbrushes, combs, or other like hairdressing implements, that have a cleaning plate to remove debris, such as hair, dandruff, or other material, that collects between the bristles during use. The preferred embodiment of this invention provides for a hairbrush having a base and a plurality of bristles extending away from the base. A cleaning plate is provided having a cleaning element that can be slideably disposed near the base between adjacent pairs of bristles so that it can be displaced away from the base to remove hair, dandruff or other debris that collects between the bristles during use of the hairbrush. A releasable lock is also provided to releasably secure the cleaning plate to the base of the hairbrush. The releasable lock includes a first locking part on at least one of the plurality of bristles, and a complimentary second locking part to the first locking part on the cleaning plate.

Abstract: An improved dusting device includes a handle, a bristle head, bristles extending transversely from the bristle head, and a cover for radially collapsing the bristles during shipping and retail display. The bristle head receives and supports a plurality of bristles, wherein each bristle includes a first end attached to the handle first end and a terminal second end for engaging particles. Each bristle is capable of retaining its original shape after prolonged deformation, as they are comprised of elongated strands of polyvinyl chloride. The invention includes a bristle cover adapted for use with the dust mop during storage, shipping and retail display. After assembly of the mop, the cover slides over the bristle head and bristles, and compresses the bristles into a compact formation, which reduces the effective shipping and storage volume of the device, and allows a greater number of dusting devices to be stored in a standard sized shipping box than prior art dusting devices.

Abstract: An extendable-bristle brush having a hollow, tubular handle containing a folded bundle of fibers, the free ends of the fibers extending from an open end of the handle as bristles. The bundle is formed by folding a half-bundle of fibers about a hooked drawpiece and drawing the fold of the bundle into the handle so that both ends of each fiber protrude from the same end of the tubular handle to form the bristles of the brush. Folding of the bundle creates a bulge in the bundle which is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the tubular handle. Drawing the bundle into the handle compresses the bulge, resulting in a holding force which frictionally locks the bundle within the handle. The bundle may be advanced by pulling out the exposed bristles. As the bundle is repeatedly pulled out and cut off for additional uses, the holding force does not change significantly with shortening of the bundle or the handle.

Abstract: A self-cleanable hairbrush comprising three components including a central body portion which has a front major face and a rear major face and with a plurality of apertures extending between the major faces and a handle located at one end thereof. A back member lies adjacent to the rear major face with a plurality of bristles extending from the back member through the apertures in the central body portion while a front member lies in juxtaposition to the front major face of the central body portion and has a plurality of apertures in registry with the apertures in the central body portion. The arrangement provides for a brush which may be readily cleaned and accessorized.

Abstract: An attachment for quickly, easily, inexpensively and efficiently cleaning brushes, combs, or other cleaning and grooming implements is disclosed which removes built-up dirt, lint, hair, and other unwanted foreign material which has been deposited by use of the implement near the base of toothed and bristled cleaning and grooming implements.

Abstract: A self-cleaning brush having a brush body with a pair of sides, a back and a top, a backing member mounted within the brush body, the backing member having an arcuate upper surface, a flexible membrane extending between the sides of the brush body, a plurality of bristles attached to the flexible membrane, a component to urge arcuate upper surface of the backing member into contact with the flexible membrane such that the bristles will assume a convex configuration extending from one of the sides to the other of the sides, and a cleaning plate adapted to lie in juxtaposition to the flexible membrane, the cleaning plate having apertures therein through which the bristles extend. The arrangement provides for a self-cleaning brush wherein the cleaning plate is retained in position by the bristles and permits one to have a convex brushing surface.

Abstract: A repair kit and method facilitate a quick and durable paint repair on any color vehicle or other painted item. The kit includes a fine abrasive surface preparation tool, an applicator, and a universal touch-up paint. A second embodiment adds a small flexible rubber sanding block, a plurality of pre-cut ultrafine sanding papers, and an ultrafine polish having an abrasive selected to remove sandpaper scratches and restore the gloss to sanded paint. These elements combine to produce a smooth unbroken surface finish in a repaired area when used for paint repairs with a matching color touch-up paint. One embodiment of the fine abrasive surface preparation tool is a reusable, retractable brush to hold fiberglass bristle cartridges and provides room for a warning label and storage for a spare cartridge. A second embodiment is a low cost fiberglass brush which is disposable and has a cap to cover the bristles when not in use and during shipping.

Abstract: A brush having a head portion including a receiving part and an array of bristles extending from a surface of the head portion, and a removable handle portion having a projecting part that interfaces with the receiving part to secure the handle portion with the head portion. The projecting part is extendable through the array of bristles substantially adjacent the surface from which the bristles project and movable away from the surface in the direction of projection of the bristles. The movement of the projecting part away from the surface along the bristles removes material collected adjacent the surface and the bristles.

Abstract: A hair brush having a cleaning feature which can be releasably attached to the brush comprising a base section having a multiplicity of parallel bristles extending from a bristle-holding surface thereof, a cleaning plate disposed on the bristle-holding surface and having holes through which the parallel bristles extend, the cleaning plate containing a hand-operated mechanism for releasably engaging the cleaning plate from the hair brush to remove the cleaning plate for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: Hairbrushes are disclosed having an array of bristles for grooming either humans or animals. Loose strands of hair that become trapped among the bristles during the brushing strokes are collected and relocated for quick and easy removal from the brush. The foregoing is achieved by either sliding a hair collecting plate axially along the bristles or by moving a bristle carrying plate to which the bristles are connected through a hollow brush head so that the bristles slide axially through holes formed in the top of the brush head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brush capable of brushing off sand and dirt from humans or animals and remain in a good, clean condition. The novelty resides in the use of an adjustable handle and cover that can vary the length of the bristles that are exposed. This in turn cause the bristles to change in flexibility so that the brush can be put to various uses that require differing degrees of stiffness of the brush.

Abstract: A duct brush for cleaning air conditioning and heating ducts. The brush is made up of a flexible hose connected to a cleaning head. The head is constructed to open like an umbrella for cleaning large duct areas. The opening and closing of the cleaning head are controlled by a plunger at the end of the hose held by the operator. In an alternatively preferred embodiment, a multiplicity of separate hose sections are connectable to each other end to end to from a hose of any desired length.

Abstract: A broom specially designed for cleaning debris out of holes and cracks in asphalt and concrete prior to patching has a round broom head. The round head allows the broom to penetrate narrow holes and cracks resulting in more efficient and effective cleaning. The bristles are made of polypropylene and are similar to bristles used on street cleaners. A bristle band is free to move along the bundle of bristles, variably compacting the bristles for particular applications.

Abstract: A liquid container comprising: a shaft; a fixed cylinder including a discharge valve and provided on an upper end of the shaft; a liquid supply mechanism provided on an upper end of the fixed cylinder; a liquid receiving mechanism provided in the shaft and slidable with respect to the shaft; a movable cylinder including a suction valve, the movable cylinder being fitted in an upper end of the liquid receiving mechanism and slidable with respect to the fixed cylinder; springs for rearwardly biasing the movable cylinder; and a push button provided at a lower end of the shaft.

Abstract: A toothbrush with variable adjustment of operative bristle length, characterized by inclusion of an attenuate flexible pivotal appendage secured to the brush toward the handle end, extending over a depression midway along the length of the brush body. The appendage includes an aperture or a grid of holes encompassing the bristles and is positioned at the base of the bristles when the appendage is at rest, or in a retracted position. Digital pressure applied on the appendage above the depression, causes a lever action whereby the device moves perpendicularly to the bristles. A tether is provided to prevent the travel of the appendage beyond the bristle ends.

Abstract: A lightweight personal golf ball cleaner, ball marker, and club cleaner in a plastic casing or cylinder about the size of a 12-gauge shot gun shell, the interior of the cylinder having small towel means adapted for wetting before a golf round and means mounting the towel in such a manner that a twist of the cylinder will extend outwardly the towel to expose the towel for cleaning of a ball on a golf course putting green and when not in use, the towel can be twisted back into the cylinder. The implement is of a size whereby it can be clipped onto a golf player's belt, shirt pocket, golf bag and the like.

Abstract: A compact portable brush having a handle which is collapsed to reduce the size of the brush when carried whereby the handle extending from the housing for the brush bristles is interconnected with the bristle support means to cause the bristles to be retracted into the housing when the handle is collapsed in the compact, carry position. In the preferred embodiment, the bristles are supported on a bristle support member which when actuated from retracted to extended position, or vice versa, is moved along a path inclined to the longitudinal axis of the housing whereby the bristles in the retracted position are caused to be arranged at an angle inside the housing, such angle being accommodated by a living hinge connection between the bristle support and the bristles.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning the top surface of beverage cans has a cylindrical body member having a central longitudinal bore. A handle on a first end face of the body has a slotted portion for lifting pull tabs of beverage cans and a bottle opener. A plurality of bristles are secured on a second end face of the body, surrounding the longitudinal bore in a circular pattern. A cylindrical sleeve is received for longitudinal sliding movement around the body for selective engagement around the top portion of a beverage can. The sleeve serves as a guide to assist in proper positioning of the brush. A detent is provided for retaining the sleeve in an extended position.

Abstract: A retractable brush in which the bristles can be retracted inside the brush body or extended therefrom by means of a bristle mounting member which is reciprocable inside the brush body and is movable between a retracted or extended position by means of a positional support member. The bristle mounting member is held in a preferred position by a locking means which automatically engages the positional support member when the bristles are extended. The positional support member is disposed such that the brush can be held and is readily actuable by one hand.

Abstract: A brush in which the individual bristles are arranged in clusters so that the bristles are parallel to one another and perpendicular to the brush body for improved gathering and aligning of hair without damage thereto. One embodiment also has a casing having a panel with a plurality of openings extending therethrough, a cradle member positioned within the casing carrying a plurality of elongate support members with thread-like monofilament bristles attached thereto. Each of the bristles extends into one of the openings in the panel in a close-fitting relationship. The embodiment also includes means to retract the bristles into the casing through the openings whereby the close fitting relationship between the openings and the monofilament bristles exert a scraping action to the bristles to clean them of any foreign matter adhering thereto.

Abstract: An adjustable circular brush having a variable effective working diameter comprising a brush having radially projecting flexible bristles and an annular sleeve having a diameter less than the diameter of the bristles; the sleeve being selectively, axially movable between a first position in which the sleeve is retracted away from the bristles of the brush so that the bristles project freely in the radial direction in order to establish a maximum effective working diameter for the brush, and a second position in which the sleeve is extended to at least partially surround the brush so that the bristles are compressed in order to establish an effective working diameter for the brush which is less than the maximum effective working diameter. The brush is particularly suited for cleaning the points in the interior of a distributor cap and may be adjusted to clean various sizes of distributor caps.

Abstract: An adjustable brush is disclosed which includes a hollow cylindrical housing having a main channel coaxial with the cylindrical axis thereof and opening onto a working end of the housing. The brush further includes a plurality of filamentary bristles slideably mounted in the channel of the housing for projecting a workpiece contacting end out from the working end of the housing. The brush further includes a selectively adjustable bristle retaining mechanism mounted on the housing and mechanically engaging the plurality of bristles, for retaining the contacting end of the bristles at selected projecting positions with respect to the working end of the housing. In this manner, the contacting end of the bristles can be renewed by selectively adjusting the bristle retaining mechanism and cutting the bristles to the desired shape.

Abstract: The bristles of a paint brush are confined by a sliding box-like girdle of a one-piece accessory the back of which is part of a plate-like shield having a short edger portion extending below the girdle with the main portion extending parallel to and alongside of the brush, ending in an arched flange and containing a hole which serve as a finger-piece and auxiliary hanger, respectively, for the accessory, as well as for the brush when combined with the brush as a kit.

Abstract: A tool for applying a liquid stain to a flat surface to impart a timber grain effect comprising a paint brush, a bristle retaining slidable plate on one side of the brush and a slidable comb plate on the other side of the brush. Both the plates have an elongated slot which engages a bolt which passes through the paint brush. The comb adjustably separates the brush bristles into discrete bunches to permit the application of stain to impart a wood grain pattern.

Abstract: A self-cleaning brush comprises a body member having a hollow interior compartment and an anterior wall provided with a number of spaced apertures through which the bristles of the brush can project. A bristle supporting member, including a brush head to which the bristles are affixed, is located within the hollow compartment and has a brush head operating member attached to its upper surface which projects through an opening in a posterior wall. The brush head operating member is movable reciprocably within the hollow compartment from a first position, in which the bristles project through registering apertures in the anterior wall, to a second position, where the bristles are fully retracted within the brush body. The retraction of the bristles through the apertures in the anterior wall allows for easy removal of hair or debris from the bristles. The brush head operating member may be locked in any desired position by means of a reciprocable lever member which extends from the brush body.

Abstract: A toothbrush with means for adjustment of the bristle length including a moveable slotted or perforated plate arranged over the bristle holder and with bristles passing through the slots or perforations said plate being movable up and down the bristle length by means of a slide mechanism or a screw connection.

Abstract: A toothbrush with a variable adjustment of the operative bristle length, characterized in that it is equipped with a movable perforated plate, arranged over the bristle holder with the bristles extending through the perforations. The plate is adjustable up and down by means of a seesaw or scissor-like mechanism.

Abstract: An adjustable sleeve for artists' paint brush adapted to adjust the effective length of the hair or bristles. The adjustable sleeve is tubular at its tip to contain the hair or bristles and which is split above the tip to provide a spring biased grip upon the brush ferrule. The adjustable sleeve is tapered in substantial conformity with the taper of the ferrule and it is longitudinally adjustable relative to the ferrule to vary the effective length of the hair or bristles.

Abstract: A paint brush bridle attachment device is removably secured to a paint brush. The device includes a bridle section engaging the bristles of the paint brush, a retaining band engaging the head of the paint brush and an elongated band member which is removably secured to both the retaining band and bridle section.

Abstract: A retractable bristle brush comprising a housing having a bottom side, a top side, spaced side walls and spaced end walls, a plurality of openings extending inwardly from the bottom side, a plurality of bristles aligned with said openings, means mounted for movement between retracted and extended positions of adjustment relative to the housing, the inner ends of said bristles being connected to said means for movement of said bristles through said openings to retracted position within the housing responsive to movement of said means to retracted position and for movement to extend perpendicularly outwardly from the bottom side of the housing responsive to movement of said means to extended position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dietary control grease mop for removing cooking grease and oils from food during cooking which employs a group of thin gauge narrow strips of polypropylene grasped at their mid-point by a wire loop the remainder of the wire being twisted to define a threaded shaft over which a tubular casing is passed and an open ended cup is slidably carried to cause flaring or fanning out of the polypropylene strips. The free end of the threaded shaft is screwed into a handle which also receives the tubular casing. The open ended cup being slidable toward the handle to facilitate cleaning of the narrow strips of polypropylene.