Abstract: An improved broom holder to finish newly laid concrete surfaces is provided having a collar designed to accept a number of different commerically available broom handle adaptor attachments. A broom head is adjustably mounted to the collar so that the broom handle can be positioned along the length of the broom head in order to brush hard to reach areas. Interchangeable broom fiber strips are easily mounted to the broom head. A broom fiber strip appropriate to the job at hand can be chosen and slipped into the broom head where it is clamped in place. The broom fiber strips are available in a variety of configurations and color-coded fiber types.

Abstract: A toothbrush handle with a hollow area through which a rotatable shaft passes has a soft rubber member surrounding the shaft. A thumb-operated gear ring is secured to the rubber and the assembly is disposed in a chamber of the handle so that the ring is accessible through an opening in the outer shell of the handle. The inner chamber surface has teeth which engage the teeth on the ring and maintain it in place when the ring is pressed to displace the rubber and attached ring against the chamber teeth which prevents the shaft from being rotated when a desired angular positon of the handle and brush is achieved.

Abstract: An adjustable toothbrush having an elastically deformable neck section allowing the brush head to be positioned at varying angular orientations relative to the handle.

Abstract: The pool cleaning pole assembly includes an elongated cleaning pole having an improved adapter releasably connected to the bottom cleaning end thereof, and a cleaning accessory releasably connected to the adapter. The adapter includes(a) a first member having an upper hollow tubular portion releasably connected in the pole lower end by spring biased pins and bearing a base below the pole, and(b) a second member rotatably secured to the underside of the base for limited rotation. The second member has a bracket to which a pool cleaning accessory such as a brush, vacuum head, etc., is releasably connected. The adapter also includes a pin or the like inserted in aligned openings in the base and second member and connected to a Bowden wire or push rod passing up through the hollow tubular member and pole to the pole's upper end where it can be easily moved up and down by the operator to lock the second member against rotation or free it to rotate.

Abstract: An interdental cleaning device having a clevis freely pivoted on one end of a shank. A brush carrier is detachably connected to and extends through the clevis and is engageable with a plurality of recesses formed on the end of the shank so that the clevis and associated brush carrier can be adjustably fixed at various angles to facilitate cleaning the interdental spaces from different sides of the oral cavity. A housing is provided which can be slidably mounted on the shank to provide either a handle for the device or a protective covering for the brush, carrier and clevis when not in use.

Abstract: A toothbrush has a brush portion pivotally connected to the handle. The head portion of the toothbrush may be provided with a pair of opposed facing brushes for simultaneously brushing both sides of a tooth. Three different pivotal mechanisms may be utilized for securing the head portion of the toothbrush to the handle at a selected angular adjustment. In a first embodiment, a slip ring is utilized to squeeze a collet around a pivot ball. In a second embodiment, a pivot ball is retained in adjusted position by frictional engagement with a socket in the handle of the brush. In a third embodiment, a threaded sleeve is utilized to lock a pivot ball attached to the head portion of the toothbursh in an adjusted position.

Abstract: A cleaning brush comprises a brush body rotatably mounted on and biased axially towards a brush holder by a compression spring, a post non-rotatable on the brush body and projecting axially towards the brush holder, a sleeve mounted on the posts for rotation relative thereto and non-rotatable relative to the brush holder, and an actuating lever for displacing the sleeve axially away from the brush holder. The post has a circumferentially extending slot engaged by a pair of opposed inwardly projecting pins of the sleeve to provide a camming arrangement such that operation of the lever to move the sleeve axially away from the brush holder causes rotation of the brush body. The brush body is rotatable through 180.degree. from one brushing position to another brushing position.

Abstract: An adjustable head toothbrush includes a one piece molded head and handle defining an interior cavity within the head portion. An integral molded hinge coupled member is supported within the cavity and is moveable in response to a moveable slide to elevate a portion of the assembly and alter the configuration of bristles within the toothbrush. In one embodiment, a slide is coupled to a link member by an arm and a pair of pivotal members are coupled to a moveable bristle support. In an alternate embodiment, a bristle support is hingeably coupled to a pivoting member which in turn is caused to pivot in accordance with the position of a moveable slide coupled to the toothbrush handle.

Abstract: This foldable multipurpose cleaning device comprises a fluid-receiving receptacle member detachably connected to a cleaning head assembly. The receptacle member includes a plunger and dispensing means for the fluid. The cleaning head assembly includes an elongated scraper or squeegee and an elongated brush or sponge borne on a carriage member, an intermediate coupling member projecting from the carriage member and comprising a female housing member with a locking notch in its base, a slotted body member topped with a male head portion that has near its base a lug that is engagable with the notch on the female housing member in a releasable gripping relationship when the carriage member is in a generally horizontal position for operation, the female housing member being pivotally attached to the male head portion by means of oppositely-disposed pivot pin elements projecting from the male head portion into corresponding pivot slots in the female housing member for slip joint action therebetween.

Abstract: A swiveling, position-maintaining scrubbing brush is provided with a pivot body joined to a handle and having pivot members engaging bosses on the brush body. Means, exemplified by a wedge received in a cut in the body, are provided to spread apart the pivot members and to thus adjust the resistance to swivel movement of the brush body.

Abstract: A tool for treating automotive ignition timing marks includes an elongated handle, a linking member and a holding fixture for holding a stick of chalk for highlighting timing marks or a cloth for cleaning the marks. The linking member is pivotably mounted to the handle, and the holding fixture is pivotably mounted to the linking member so that the elements may be positioned in a wide variety of angular orientations with respect to one another. Tightening means are provided for locking the elements in the desired positions, enabling the device to reach otherwise inaccessible areas in the engine of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A hand implement having an adjustable handle which is selectively movable by operation of improved retention means therefor to any of a variety of use positions, each of which corresponds to a handle position perpendicular to one of a plurality of abutment faces located in non-parallel planes, and a reversable tool head in such a hand implement to selectively provide, for each handle position, either right hand or left hand tool orientation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an attachment for holding and adjustably positioning a brush. It is substantially provided to be mounted on an extention rod, and enables an operator ease in covering difficult to reach areas.

Abstract: A flexible brush block is moved along a shape-retaining S-shaped handle whose curved end regions of opposite curvature are responsible for bending the flexible block and bristles that are supported thereon into either a generally concave or a convex configuration.

Abstract: A disposable dental cleaning device that combines the portability and utility features of a toothpick with the cleaning ability of a brush is provided. A linear member of a semi-resilient material has a brush attached to one end and may be provided with a conventional point or rounded tip at the opposite end. A section of reduced thickness or a neck is formed in a portion of the linear member adjacent the attached brush enabling the brush to bend at an angle with respect to the linear member to enhance the cleaning ability of the appliance.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush has a handle made from a mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a general purpose polypropylene. A twisted wire brush projects from the handle in axial alignment therewith. The toothbrush can be held within a loosely clasped fist, with one end of the brush held between a thumb and an index finger. By manipulating the thumb and index finger, the angle at which the brush projects may be changed at will. In this way, the insertion of the brush in more difficult to reach spaces in or around teeth is more easily performed.

Abstract: A washing brush contains a brush body with a central opening, that engages a cylindrical projection, which is positioned in the vicinity of the edge of a cover. The cover is in one piece with a gripping member, which can be connected to a water-carrying member.In the center of the cover and the brush body is provided an annular locking member, which passes through the cover within the liquid-carrying area in the form of a push button. By depressing the push button, it is possible to release the angular locking member between the gripping member and the brush body.

Abstract: A brush divided into three sections and four independent pieces, is joined by many alternative joints. At each joint the brush can be bent upward or downward or turned to any direction to achieve some special functions of brushing or cleaning in a limited working space for which the conventional brush can not attain.

Abstract: Toothbrush with a device for the perfect orientation of the bristles with respect to the surface of the teeth, comprising an anatomical grip with adjustable orientation fixing means on one end for a rod having a head of bristles on the end.

Abstract: An improved toothbrush designed for brushing along the major axis of the teeth. The bristles make an obtuse angle with the major axis of the handle. A tongue-and-groove means is provided so that the brushhead can be easily removed and replaced on the same handle. The brush mounting incorporates a resilient means for automatically promoting a wiping action to the bristles.

Abstract: A brush having a shaped body member with a handle portion, a head portion and a flexible portion. The flexible portion allows the head portion to move relative to the handle portion in the vertical plane, but is substantially rigid in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A toothbrush has an elongated handle and a brush head supported at one end of the handle for a limited pivotal movement between opposed arms of a yoke structure, i.e., by torsion bar support elements joining the support arms to opposed edges of the brush head. A further resilient element may be employed between the brush head and the proximal end of the handle to provide additional resistance to pivotal movement. Preferably the further resilient element is designed to have an increased spring constant as the brush head is pivoted progressively farther from its normal position in substantially coplanar relation with the handle and thus acts as an effective stop limiting maximum pivotal movement of the head.

Abstract: A toothbrush whose cleaning head can be set at various angles in relation to the handle, especially at 90.degree., and is interchangeable.

Abstract: A multiple part toothbrush includes a handle stem having a connecting part projecting outwardly from one end thereof and extending in a direction which forms an angle of about 7.degree. with respect to the handle stem. A brush head has a cavity therein, the connecting part being snugly receivable within the cavity to effect a removable mounting of the brush head on the handle stem. The connecting part can be inserted into the brush head cavity with either of two different orientations, whereby two different orientations of the plane defined by the bristle ends with respect to the handle stem are possible.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a novel and improved toothbrush construction which provides not only effective brushing action on the teeth, but also imparts a gentle yet highly effective massaging action to the gums as well as the dental underpinnings. The brushing head assembly of the new device is arranged for either rotary or nonrotary operation and includes a pair of opposed, generally circular flange-forming members, formed of a soft, closed cell foam material, and central, generally lense-shaped portions of a material of substantially less resilience. These flange-forming members are separated by a central impact cushion, somewhat disc-like in shape and formed of soft foam material. The entire assembly is held under axial compression by a pair of opposed cup-like restrainig hubs.

Abstract: An invertible floor broom presenting a cylindrical head of bristles of two different groups having different flexibilities and having a visual markings for distinguishing the two groups. Four quadrants of bristles can be presented to the floor being swept, and the handle is reversible on the broom which is invertible for the purpose mentioned.

Abstract: A toothbrush, comprising a head, its top surface provided with exterior rows of bristles and an intermediate slot, leading into a hollow space in the head; a member having its lower portion accommodated in the hollow head space, its upper portion projecting through the slotted head surface and crested by a single row of bristles; a handle extending from the head having a longitudinal groove extending into the hollow head space; a pusher, disposed movably in the groove, which, when pushed forwardly into the hollow head space or retracted therefrom is capable of raising, respectively releasing the member and its row of bristles.

Abstract: A dental hygiene device for toothbrushing and gum massage comprises an elongated handle on which a bristle carrying head is pivotable for movement between a first operating position in alignment with the length of the handle and a second operating position at right angles to the length of said handle, there being a rib and groove arrangement for locking the head in either of those positions during normal toothbrushing and/or gum massaging operations but being readily responsive to torque applied by a user to turn the head from one position to another. The head has a central area of tooth engaging hard bristles, with areas of softer bristles at the ends for effective gum massaging.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a bristle supporting head pivotally mounted to a handle for pivotal movement of the head and bristles about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle to a plurality of positions to gain easy access to tooth surfaces at opposite sides of the mouth, the bristles extending in a direction mutually perpendicular to the axis of the handle and pivot axis, and the handle having an enlarged hollow end for storage therein of a bristle supporting head or the like and for supporting the toothbrush in an upright, free standing position. A spring biased detent is engaged with the pivot shaft of the bristle supporting head to retain it assembled to the handle and to maintain it in a predetermined adjusted pivoted position. An actuator projects beyond the end of the handle for engagement with the finger to release the bristle supporting head.

Abstract: An improved toothbrush which includes an elongate handle and a brush with a base and a mounting in the form of a coil spring interconnecting the brush base to the distal end of the toothbrush for swinging, rotatable, tilting movement of the brush relative to the handle in use. Two embodiments are illustrated.

Abstract: This invention relates to toothbrushes of the kind in which a head having bristles projecting from at least one side thereof is articulated to an adjacent end of a handle for adjustment of the head with respect to the handle.The articulating means of the invention include a pair of projections integral with either the head or the handle and journalled in cooperating sockets in the other part, and means are provided for resisting relative turning movement between the head and handle, whereby the head and handle are adapted to be set in a desired position relatively to one another without being locked in said position.

Abstract: A toothbrush having an elongate handle with an enlarged base end capable of supporting the toothbrush in an upright position and being hollow for storage of the bristle head or the like therein, includes an elongate shaft fixed at one end to the base and projecting axially therefrom. A tubular sleeve is axially slidable on the shaft and the shaft has bristle head retaining structure thereon for retaining a bristle head on the handle at the end thereof opposite the base end. The sleeve is normally biased toward the base end to a first position, whereat the bristle head retaining structure is engaged with the bristle head to hold it in position and the sleeve is movable away from the base end to a second position to move the bristle head to disengage it from the bristle head retaining structure. A finger operated sleeve actuator is slidable relative to the base end and shaft to engage the sleeve and move it to its second position, and a seal is engaged between the shaft and sleeve at the bristle head end.

Abstract: A hand-operated cleaning brush having means for automatically turning the brush body in a one-touch operation is provided. The cleaning brush comprises a handle, a brush holder having a hollow boss which is rotatably, upwardly and downwardly mounted on a shaft projecting downwardly from the brush holder into the hollow boss, a spring means arranged within the hollow boss to urge the brush body toward the brush holder, an actuating lever mounted on the brush holder and forked at its front end into two arms which cooperate with the boss such that when the actuating lever is operated the boss together with the brush body is pressed down against the force of the spring thereby releasing the boss from its locking position and causing it to rotate 180.degree. and to return to the position wherein the boss with the brush body is urged toward the brush holder to lock the brush body in place.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a bristle supporting head pivotaly mounted to a handle for pivotal movement of the head and bristles about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle to a plurality of positions to gain easy access to tooth surfaces at opposite sides of the mouth, the bristles extending in a direction mutually perpendicular to the axis of the handle and pivot axis, and the handle having an enlarged hollow end for storage therein of a bristle supporting head or the like and for supporting the toothbrush in an upright, free standing position.

Abstract: A dental appliance and, in particular a toothbrush, includes a V-shaped bristle configuration formed in a first member. The first member is incrementally rotatably mounted in a second member.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a bristle supporting head pivotally mounted to a handle for pivotal movement of the head and bristles about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle to a plurality of positions to gain easy access to tooth surfaces at opposite sides of the mouth.

Abstract: A hairbrush has a shank and a plurality of annular members or rings detachably disposed on the shank. Each annular member has a plurality of unitary, semi-rigid bristles extending radially from the whole circumference of the member. Means are provided for securing the annular members against rotation. These means permit the mounting of the members in forward or reverse manner. The bristles on an annular member mounted in a forward manner are angularly displaced with respect to bristles on an annular member mounted in a reverse manner. The bristles of annular elements mounted in like manner (all forward or all reverse) align to form a number of rows of bristles. When annular elements are mounted in alternating unlike manner, the bristles align to form twice the number of rows of bristles as when the elements are mounted in like manner.

Abstract: A cleaner for combs which comprises a generally circular planar head having radially extending bristle tufts and hard rubber elongated tines disposed about different 180.degree. circumferential portions. The head has a pair of spaced apart recesses which lockably receive a pair of spherical knobs upstanding from an elongated handle for securing the head to he handle in either of two opposite angular orientations to selectively expose either the bristle tufts or the elongated members for use.

Abstract: A surface sweeping broom in which the handle is attached to an elongated brush head of circular cross-section. The brush head contains a cylindrical inner core overlaid with a molded thermoplastic brushing surface. The molded brushing surface is comprised of a base or matrix and fingerlike projections which are integrally fused with the matrix and extend vertically from it. In one embodiment, the brush head is provided with a centered bore which extends completely through it. The bore is threaded to secure a handle member which can be inserted at either end of the bore. Thus, when a brushing surface becomes worn, the handle can be reversed. In this manner, all four quadrants of the circular brushing surface can be effectively utilized.

Abstract: A brush for the care and cleaning of things and the body and particularly for body massage, comprising a brush body shaped linearly and/or curved in order to fit an object to be treated, characterized by the fact that multiple-surface brush body is provided on at least two surfaces with a tipping, for instance of bristles, fibers, or the like whose properties with respect in particular to density, structure, hardness, material, and cut are different, on the two surfaces.