Housings Patents (Class 15/184)
  • Patent number: 7506396
    Abstract: A hair brush with a cleaning element for removing entwined hair from the brush after use. The cleaning element of the brush includes a plate(s) with opening through which the bristles protrude. When the plate is expanded, the plate pushes any hairs entwined in the bristles to the tips of the bristles where they are removed. The brush also has a post mechanism, which allows for the adjustment of the cleaning element to various intermediary positions, effectively adjusting the length of the bristles for use of the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventor: Joe J DiPippo
  • Publication number: 20090000049
    Abstract: A hairbrush includes a handle, a bristle carrier holder, which is hinged to the handle and has two sliding grooves arranged in parallel at the top and two raised retaining portions protruded from the top wall and projecting into the sliding grooves and two protruding blocks with a respective sloping face respectively disposed inside the sliding grooves, a bristle carrier, which has a flexible pad holding a plurality of metal bristles and two rod-like flanges with a respective recessed retaining portion formed integral with the flexible pad at two sides by insertion molding for insertion into the sliding grooves to secure the bristle carrier to the bristle carrier holder base. The rod-like flanges are forced outwards by the sloping faces of the protruding blocks when inserted into the sliding grooves of the bristle carrier holder base, and therefore the recessed retaining portions of the rod-like flanges are forced into engagement with the raised retaining portions of the bristle carrier holder base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Bi-Chih Liao
  • Publication number: 20080295270
    Abstract: A suction brush for a vacuum cleaner includes blocking members mounted front and rear, to a brush body bottom surface to seal off the periphery of a suction inlet formed thereon and to generate a high suction force between a surface to be cleaned and the suction inlet during cleaning, wherein the front blocking member is pivotably mounted to the brush body when one end thereof is connected thereto, and includes blocking arms to maintain the high suction force between the suction inlet and the surface to be cleaned while being alternately brought into close contact therewith when the brush body moves forwards or backwards; and the first blocking arm includes a plurality of air suction apertures to restrict passage of air flowing into the suction inlet while the first blocking arm is in close contact with the surface to be cleaned when the brush body moves forwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Hyun-Ju Lee
  • Patent number: 7452714
    Abstract: A device for storage and transportation of forensic and/or biological material, comprising a sealable container and a material holder for holding the material, which holder can be placed in the container, wherein the container is provided with at least one ventilating hole and with sealing means that shut off the interior of the container from the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Martin Jan Peter Eversdijk
  • Patent number: 7437797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a duster brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner. The duster brush assembly includes a duster brush fixedly disposed at the air flow entrance of a hollow tubular member operatively connected to the vacuum cleaner. A hollow tubular member is telescopically mounted on a suction tube which is in communication with the vacuum cleaner. To clean the duster brush the hollow tubular member is moved forward over the duster brush is removed by vacuum into the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventors: Patricia Kozlowski Ptak, Victor Alfred Ptak, Christopher Leo Ptak
  • Publication number: 20080229532
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a cleansable hairbrush, comprising a basal surface from where a plurality of bristles are exceeding upwardly; and a rotatable cleansingsieve wherein said sieve is rotatably mounted in a housing located adjacent to said basal surface; said sieve comprising a plurality of apertures, each of which is accommodating at least one bristle; said sieve is adapted to rotate in a course providing a ‘close configuration’, i.e., whereat the sieve is fastened parallel to the basal surface, and an ‘open configuration’ i.e., whereat the sieve is being tilted from said basal surface and providing for efficient removal of hair or litter from the said basal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lipaz Abodreham
  • Patent number: 7401377
    Abstract: A battery-operated toothbrush includes a drive unit, a housing defining an accommodation chamber configured to receive the drive unit, and a thermoplastic elastomer seal disposed on an outer surface of the housing. The housing includes a front end configured to receive a toothbrush head, an open end, opposite the front end, that provides access to the accommodation chamber, and a pass-through aperture, which extends from an outer surface of the housing to the accommodation chamber. The drive unit includes an engagement element configured to engage the pass-through aperture to retain the drive unit in the accommodation chamber. The thermoplastic elastomer seal extends into the pass-through aperture. A potion of the thermoplastic elastomer seal is elastically displaced by the engagement element when the engagement element engages the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Birk, Soren Wasow
  • Patent number: 7370383
    Abstract: A brush device for cleaning an interior of a bottle includes a shaft being insertable into an interior of a bottle. Each of a plurality of bristle sets is coupled to the shaft and is positioned adjacent an end of the shaft. Each of the bristle sets is insertable into the interior of the bottle to scrub the bottle. A handle is coupled to an end of the shaft distal to the bristle sets. The handle is graspable to facilitate manipulation of the shaft and the bristle sets to scrub the interior of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Debra L. Chinowsky Wink
  • Patent number: 7360650
    Abstract: A cover for a toothbrush includes a first portion defining a first chamber and a second portion defining a second chamber, the first and second portions are joined so that the first and second portions may be moved relative to one another to expose the second chamber. A toothbrush may be partially or wholly disposed within the second chamber and a roll of dental floss may be disposed within the first chamber. The first and/or second portions may include one or more ventilation holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Donald T. Hoffecker
  • Publication number: 20080066247
    Abstract: A holder for a toilet cleaning tool and an improved toilet cleaning tool has a removable drip liner within a housing. The cover of the housing pivots at the base to an opened position to provide access to allow the head of the cleaning tool to be received in the liner. The toilet cleaning tool comprises a curved handle, and a removable cleaning head. The cleaning head may be one of a brush or a sponge. A set of brushes and sponges of different shapes, sizes and configurations may be provided for interchangeably attached to the handle, depending on the intended cleaning applications. Different brushes and sponges may be impregnated with a different cleaning agent, depending on the intended cleaning applications. The handle of the toilet cleaning tool may be provided with a non-slip finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Ian Fettes
  • Publication number: 20080040878
    Abstract: A hair brush for preventing hair loss is provided. The hair brush of the current invention is comprised of a main body, a bristle body and a spike body. The main body of the brush is made of ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) polymer. The bristle body and the spike shape body are made of mixtures of anion emitting material, magnets and plastics such as silicon and polyurethane. Strength of the magnetic field generated from the bristle body and spike body is controlled to be 5 to 50 Gauss by controlling composition of carbon steel and strength of the magnetizer. Emitting anion concentration is controlled to be 400 to 700 each/cm3 by adjusting composition of anion emitting materials. Combing 10 cm2 area of scalp one minute a day for 30 days, number of hair loss a day decreased from over 100 each to less than 20 each.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Doo-Yong Choi, Duck-Joong Lee
  • Patent number: 7320148
    Abstract: A hairbrush assembly includes an elongated first cylinder having a first end and a second end. An elongated second cylinder is positioned on and is rotatable with respect to the first cylinder. The second cylinder has a distal end and a proximal end with respect to the second end of the first cylinder. The second end extends outwardly from the distal end of the second cylinder. The second cylinder has a plurality of rows of aligned apertures extending from the proximal end and toward the distal end. A plurality of bristle assemblies is provided and each is positioned between the first and second cylinders adjacent to the first end of the first cylinder. Each of the bristle assemblies is selectively positioned in an extended position extending outwardly of the apertures or in a retracted position positioned within an interior space defined between the first and second cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventor: Peter A. Willette
  • Patent number: 7313842
    Abstract: A brush is mounted on the toe of an umpire's shoe and is used to clean dirt and debris from home plate. One form of the brush includes straps that encircle the shoe, while other forms of the brush include brushes that are movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: René V. Preciado
  • Patent number: 7310848
    Abstract: A toothbrush having a head placed at a front longitudinal end of a handle made overall as a single piece. The head has flexible brushing elements on its upper surface. The toothbrush is equipped with an arm articulated at one end, and provided at the opposite free end with a protective cover for the brushing elements. The general thickness of the arm gradually increases from its articulation end to the cover so as to form a profile projecting from a longitudinal surface of the rear portion of the handle, by virtue of which the gripping surface of the handle is increased. The articulation of the arm on the handle is designed to allow it to describe at least two different rotations about two substantially orthogonal geometric axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: David Lepoittevin, Francois Lhuisset, Denis Plainchamp
  • Patent number: 7310846
    Abstract: This is a toothbrush and tongue and mouth cleaner combination, which allows an individual to brush his teeth as well as clean the interior of the mouth, using soft bristles and sponge material. The sponge and soft bristles will be placed inside the interior of a cavity in the handle and operate independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Eleanor D. Archibeque
  • Patent number: 7246400
    Abstract: The present invention is a hygienic toothbrush with cover, which utilizes a uniquely designed novel brush cover to keep the brush head bristles free of harmful particles and contaminants when not in use. The unique cover design allows for bristles to dry through utilization of finely woven mesh/screen-like side panels which allows the largest surface area of the brush head bristles to be exposed to the maximal amount of airflow without risk of contamination. The desired effect of faster drying reduces the ability of bacterial agents to grow on the brush bristles. The unique feature of the cover always remaining fastened to the brush handle helps prevent the contamination of the cover which happens when it is set upon a contaminated surface, and also accomplishes the desired goal of encouraging consistent use. When the toothbrush is being used, the cover is conveniently stored within the handle in a storage compartment, always remaining with the toothbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Patrick Clarkson Ryan
  • Patent number: 7234192
    Abstract: A compact disposable toothbrush has a flat, elongate bristle-receiving body having bristles extending downward therefrom in the manner of a traditional toothbrush. A finger clip formed by elongate curved elastic portions extends upward along the length of the bristle receiving body. The elastic action of the curved portions secures mounting to varying sizes of finger. The finger clip has side openings in each and inner guide ridges to avoid lateral movement and rotation on the finger. A bristle cover snaps over bristle-receiving body for removal and replacement and seals against the body and the lower wall of the finger. The toothbrush and cover may be supplied as a kit with a single portion of toothpaste provided in the cover as snapped closed over the bristle portion of the toothbrush, the bristles extending into the toothpaste. The kit is supplied in a wrapper for sanitary distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Munib Barbar
  • Patent number: 7140061
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting bristles that includes a sleeve sized and shaped to be slideably received over a handle attached to the bristles, the sleeve formed of breathable material to facilitate drying of the bristles, and the sleeve formed of rigid material to support the handle and the bristles in a vertical orientation and to protect the bristles, the sleeve formed of a length sufficient to cover the bristles, and to cover at least a portion of the handle. In accordance with a method of the invention, the sleeve is slid over the proximal end of the handle and moved down the handle to a position where the sleeve covers the bristles and a first end of the sleeve extends beyond the bristles, and the handle is placed in a vertical orientation so that the first end of the sleeve bears against a supporting surface to hold the handle and the bristles in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventors: Diane A. Baker, Malcolm D. Plant
  • Patent number: 6976283
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic brush assembly. The cosmetic brush assembly has a brush member, which may be inserted in a case or pulled out from that by the open and close action of a protection cap. Further, the total length of the cosmetic brush assembly may be changed according to the movement of the brush. Therefore, a user may easily reserve the cosmetic brush assembly in a bag or use it for painting with cosmetic powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Man Soo Choi
  • Patent number: 6973932
    Abstract: A toothpick and interdental brush combination comprises a case comprising a lengthwise groove on a side, first and second end openings both in communication with the groove; and an assembly slidable in the case, the assembly comprising a projected trigger member, a first body member extended from the trigger member toward the first end, an interdental brush integrally formed with the first body member at first end, a second body member extended from the trigger member toward the second end, and a toothpick integrally formed with the second body member at the second end. In a storage state both the toothpick and the interdental brush are concealed in the case, or in a use state of the interdental brush or the toothpick a pushing of the trigger member toward the first or the second end causes the interdental brush or the toothpick to project from the first or the second opening respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: Wei-Chu Ko
  • Patent number: 6944903
    Abstract: An applicator with squeegee configurations is disclosed. The applicator has a removable cover. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the removable cover is sealed through a squeegee edge using a suitable adhesive. The removable cover can be formed from foil, plastic or any combination of suitable materials. In use, the removable cover is removed and the squeegee configuration is used to treat, clean and/or wipe a surface. In further embodiments of the invention, a medication, a cleaning agent or other surface treating substance is seal between the removable cover and the squeegee configuration. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: James A. Gavney, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6941607
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a multipurpose device comprising two half-elliptical shaped members 16, 18 forming a wrist bracelet that are pivotally attached by a hinge member 26. Located at one end 16 from the hinge 26 is a toothbrush 24. Located at the opposite distal end from the hinge 26 is a sanitary housing 20 for the storage of the brush 24 when not in use. This also forms the closure of the device forming the bracelet 28 shape. The housing chamber portion 20 has a multipurpose door 22 that provides a sanitary seal, locking out contamination and also provides closure for the toothbrush portion 24 of the device. When the device is ready to be used, the sanitary door 22 is lifted up and the brush portion 24 is removed from the chamber 20. Other alternate forms of the present invention 10 include a toothbrush ring 30 that children can wear on their finger 32.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventor: Michael E Berglass
  • Patent number: 6898818
    Abstract: A dusting brush includes a brush holder, a sliding sleeve slidably mounted on the brush holder, two symmetrical ornament shells mounted on the sliding sleeve to move therewith, and a plurality of bristles mounted on the brush holder. Thus, the dusting brush can be operated easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user operating the dusting brush. In addition, the bristles are fully hidden in the sliding sleeve when not in use, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the dusting brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Chia-Hao Lin
  • Patent number: 6895628
    Abstract: Multiple implement makeup applicators provide access to multiple makeup application implements releasably secured within a case. A plurality of locking mechanisms releasably secure a plurality of implements within tubes enclosed by a case. The case has a lid that closes it when it is not in use. The locking mechanisms consist of a locking pin with a locking pin tab on one end with its opposing end slidably inserted through a guide slot and a tube slot into a locking pin receiving channel. A spring encircling the opposing end of the locking pin pushes it into the sidewall of the tube to engage the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Melissa A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6851431
    Abstract: Collapsible hair brush with a brush retaining housing. The housing is open on one end. A bristle holding plate and attached bristles are capable of sliding into the housing and out to the the open end of the housing. A bristle plate end block has an outwardly protruding stop pin that interacts with a longitudinally disposed slot in one side of the inner brush retaining housing. The bristles are each comprised of a shaft member whose bottom portion terminates in a spring retaining shoulder and integral downwardly disposed flexible shaft member. An extension spring surrounds each the downward shaft and penetrates and is retained by the bristle holding plate. This configuration allows the bristles to bend when they slide into the housing forming a compact unit that can be carried in a pocket or purse and to then pop up when slid out from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph Mayeri
  • Publication number: 20040255970
    Abstract: A teeth cleaning brush structure comprises a cleaning brush, a cover, a stick sleeve, a cleaning rod, and a control means wherein the cleaning brush has bristles and a flexible insert rod extending at the other side of the bristles. The cover has an open receiving groove disposed at one end thereof for the stick sleeve with a cleaning stick disposed at one end to be adapted thereto. The cleaning rod is equipped with a hollow retaining chamber disposed at one end thereof, and a coupling section extending at the other end thereof matching to a pivot section of the control means; whereby, the control means, pivotally mounted to the coupling section of the cleaning rod via the pivot section thereof, is bent upwards in a straight angle to reveal a transverse through hole for the flexible insert rod of the cleaning brush to be led there-through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: WELTER'S CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Walter Hsu
  • Publication number: 20040250840
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting bristles that includes a sleeve sized and shaped to be slideably received over a handle attached to the bristles, the sleeve formed of breathable material to facilitate drying of the bristles, and the sleeve formed of rigid material to support the handle and the bristles in a vertical orientation and to protect the bristles, the sleeve formed of a length sufficient to cover the bristles, and to cover at least a portion of the handle. In accordance with a method of the invention, the sleeve is slid over the proximal end of the handle and moved down the handle to a position where the sleeve covers the bristles and a first end of the sleeve extends beyond the bristles, and the handle is placed in a vertical orientation so that the first end of the sleeve bears against a supporting surface to hold the handle and the bristles in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Diane A. Baker, Malcolm D. Plant
  • Publication number: 20040226584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional surface cleaning machine having a fluid tank, a pump, and at least one receptacle for holding concentrated cleaning chemicals. The receptacle(s) are in fluid communication with an operator controllable selector. The selector, either alone or in combination with a metering valve, may control which chemical(s) and the amount of such chemical(s) that will be allowed to flow to an inlet of a multi-inlet mixing member. A second input to the mixing member is a fluid to be stored within the fluid tank. The fluid and chemical which may be supplied to the mixing member may be mixed within the mixing member to create a cleaning solution, which may be supplied to any number of dispensing devices. One such device could be a spray gun for dispensing pressurized cleaning solutions onto a surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Guest, Roger Pedlar, Brian J. Doll
  • Publication number: 20040221408
    Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a combination counter/brush unit comprising a housing, a brush attached to the housing, and at least one counting means operatively attached to the housing. In a second embodiment, the present invention comprises a combination counter/brush unit comprising a housing, a brush in operative association with the housing, a means arranged to at least partly retract and extend the brush from the housing, and at least one counting means operatively attached to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Michael A. Nagorski
  • Publication number: 20040187241
    Abstract: A disposable toilet cleaning device is provided to clean the surfaces of a toilet which includes a handle and a telescoping arm which extends from the handle for cleaning a toilet. A cleaning head is secured to the free end of the telescoping arm and may include a cleaning chemical to effectuate cleaning of the toilet. The telescoping arm may include a flexible neck for positioning the brush head for cleaning the toilet. The components of the toilet brush may be made of a paper product and/or plastic material suitable for one use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Susan Katz, Cheryl Bersano
  • Patent number: 6795997
    Abstract: A dust cleaning brush assembly includes a fixing seat, a rotation barrel, an outer ornament barrel, and a brush rod. Thus, the dust cleaning brush assembly can be operated easily and conveniently. In addition, the bristles of the brush rod is fully hidden in the outer ornament barrel when not in use, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the dust cleaning brush assembly. Further, the rotation barrel is mounted on the fixing seat, and the sucker of the fixing seat can be attached on the table, so that the dust cleaning brush assembly is disposed at an upright state without occupying the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Chai Hao Lin
  • Publication number: 20040170464
    Abstract: The combination according to the present invention contains parts of a uniform material making a three-dimensional composition, wherein individual fragments assume in their form the functional elements of handle (1), brush (2), and case (3) as well as agent for cleaning teeth (4) disposed in the fragment performing the function of the case (3). A part of the three-dimensional composition of a portion of uniform material performs the function of the handle (1) and has the form of a flat bar with long sides bent downwardly as well as connecting the handle (1) at the short side. a part of the three-dimensional composition of a portion of uniform material is performing the function of the brush (2) and has the shape of a flat bar, wherein rows of spikes protrude from the surface of the flat bar. A part of the three-dimensional composition of a portion of uniform material performs the function of the case (3) and has the shape of an open case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Juliusz Polczynski
  • Patent number: 6779224
    Abstract: A brush correcting device for toothbrush, comprising a toothbrush support body (2) having a support part (2a) for supporting at least the tip side lower surface of a toothbrush (T) and one of two guide groove parts or guide elongated holes (2e, 2f) formed on the tip upper side of the toothbrush (T) supported by the support part (2a), and a band-shaped convergent body inserted into one or two guide groove parts or guide elongated holes (2e, 2f) and bent in U-shape, V-shape, or channel-shape at the center thereof, whereby the brush correcting device for toothbrush allowing a variety of toothbrushes to be corrected according to the shape of the brush part can be provided at a low production cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Akiko Kiyo Mizukoshi
    Inventor: Mayuki Mizukoshi
  • Patent number: 6764239
    Abstract: A hand-held multipurpose casing, with a functional tipped device housed within the casing so as to be linearly and reversibly extendible relative to the casing. This casing has a cylinder-type or screw-type actuating unit designed to reversibly extend the functional tipped device. The screw-type actuating unit has two spiral screw engagements, with opposite spiral directions. In an embodiment, the hand-held multipurpose casing has a front barrel, a middle barrel, a rear barrel, and a functional tipped device holder having a functional tipped device at its front tip and housed within the casing. A cap is fixedly mounted to the rear end of the rear barrel, with two holding slots formed on the front end portion of the external surface of the cap at diametrically opposite positions. A screw-type actuating unit movably engages with both the functional tipped device holder and the cap through two spiral screw-type engagements with opposite spiral directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Joung Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 6757931
    Abstract: A protective holder for use with a paintbrush. The holder has a flexible sleeve that is configured to be snuggly positioned about a substantial portion of a paintbrush body. The sleeve has an aperture through which the handle of a brush may extend, and may also include absorbent material that captures liquid that dribbles down from the applicator portion of a paintbrush when the paintbrush is held vertically. The holder also has a protective, segmented skirt that is operatively connected to the sleeve and whose segments or panels may be selectively moved between a protective storage position where the skirt substantially encircles the applicator portion of a brush, and a protective use position where the skirt substantially encircles the handle of a brush. The holder also may have a fastener to maintain the skirt in either of its protective positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Brian Nordstrom
  • Patent number: 6754929
    Abstract: The present invention is a personal hygiene device. Specifically, the invention is a back maintenance device comprised of a brush head attached to a variable length handle. The brush head is attached to at least one abrasive element. In an alternate embodiment, a second abrasive element is attached to the brush head. Abrasive elements include bristle and porous structures. The variable length handle is both extendible from and retractable into a storage cavity within the brush head. The variable length handle is telescoping. One embodiment consists of fixed length tubular members slidably disposed and extending to form a rigid handle structure. An alternate embodiment consists of a coiled member slidably disposed along its length and extending to form a rigid handle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Nancy Fichter
  • Publication number: 20040107524
    Abstract: This invention is a device used to keep teeth clean anywhere and anytime. You can carry the PEN-TOOTHBRUSH in your pocket or purse. You can use this at home or office. It looks and feel like a pen. It has a handle and a cap. The cap covers the brush as if it were covering the nib of a fountain pen. The cap protects it from contamination and prevents it from getting dirty. The lower part is the handle and can be use as toothbrush handle. Later on we would like to use that to fill up with tooth-paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: M.A. Kazmi
  • Patent number: 6742214
    Abstract: De-dusting brush structure including a patterned body, a connecting body, a brush body and an adjustment member. Two opposite sides of the connecting body are formed with ribs. An engaging flange is formed on lower end of the connecting body. The brush body is fixedly connected with the lower end face of the connecting body. The adjustment member is hollow and has a profile similar to that of the connecting body. An annular rib is formed on inner circumference of open end of the adjustment member. The adjustment member is fitted onto the connecting body and movable along the connecting body, whereby the annular rib of the adjustment member is up and down adjustably engaged with any of the ribs of the connecting body to locate the adjustment member. Accordingly, the volume of the brush body is adjustable and varied with the position of the adjustment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Chien-Chang Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Giovanni Lee
  • Publication number: 20040094180
    Abstract: A teeth cleaning brush stick comprises a cleaning rod, a cover, a cleaning brush, and a tool wherein the cleaning rod, integrally molded by plastic, has a holding section disposed at the middle section thereof, and a pointed picking end disposed at one end thereof. The cover is engaged with the other end of the cleaning rod, and the cleaning brush sheltered by the cover thereof is located thereto via the tool thereof. The cleaning brush has flexible brushing wires distributed thereon which can be applied directly onto the crown, the front, or the rear surface of teeth, or extended into the chink of teeth for thorough cleaning thereof. Otherwise, the pointed picking end can also be extended to the chink thereof, easily picking out remains of food or cleaning up the scale or tartar on the teeth, effectively preventing dental diseases like teeth decay. When not in use, said cleaning brush is received at the cover therein for good hygiene and easy carrying thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: WELTER'S CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Walter Hsu
  • Patent number: 6725496
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a cleaning brush comprising a handle, a movable seat and bristles. The handle has a guiding rail at center along the elongated direction thereof, a guiding slot, a button opening communicated with the guiding slot and two locking portions at opposite ends of the guiding slot respectively. The movable seat mounts the bristles at an end thereof and disposes an upper arm and a lower arm at the other end thereof. A driving button is disposed on the upper arm and has two locking members thereon. The movable seat is inserted into the guiding rail of the handle and the driving button is extended out of the handle via the button opening so that the movable seat can slide freely along the guiding rail of the handle within the guiding slot and the locking members of the movable seat are engaged with the locking portions of the handle when the driving button is moved to the opposite ends of the guiding slot respectively to lock the movable seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Che-Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 6701566
    Abstract: A system for the cleaning of male and female terminals comprised within electrical connectors. The system is a small, compact, portable system that comprises at least one cleaning element wherein the cleaning element may be a brush cleaning element, or alternatively may be a helical cleaning element, and wherein the cleaning element may be used for the cleaning of female electrical terminals. Further, the system may comprise an additional helical cleaning element that may be used for the cleaning of male electrical terminals. The system further comprises enclosing structure that isolates the cleaning element, or elements, from the environment to prevent the dropping of debris from the cleaning elements into the pocket of a user carrying the cleaning system. The system further comprises a pocket clip for the carrying of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Craig T. Rooke
  • Patent number: 6681775
    Abstract: A brush includes a brush body that defines a bristle-receiving chamber therein, and that has a combing wall formed with a plurality of bristle-extension apertures in spatial communication with the bristle-receiving chamber. A bristle-holding element is disposed movably in the bristle-receiving chamber. A plurality of bristles are mounted on the bristle-holding element, and extend through the bristle-extension apertures in the combing wall, respectively. An urging member is disposed in the bristle-receiving chamber for urging the bristle-holding element toward the combing wall of the brush body. An operating member is connected to the bristle-holding element to move the bristle-holding element against urging action of the urging member away from the combing wall of the brush body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Huo-Pia Wang
  • Patent number: 6671920
    Abstract: A pop-out toothbrush having a toothbrush that is movable between (i) a retracted position in which the toothbrush bristle head and toothbrush handle are substantially enclosed within a housing and one or more cover portions and (ii) an extracted or extended position in which the toothbrush bristle head and toothbrush handle extend out of the housing to facilitate practical use by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventors: Jay C. Pearlman, Douglas R. Russell
  • Publication number: 20030209458
    Abstract: A combination toilet bowl cleaning brush and a brush holder includes a toilet bowl cleaning brush with a brush head, a non-flexible shaft and a bulbous handle. The non-flexible shaft extends linearly from the brush head to a positively curved portion and thence to a second linear portion that connects to the bulbous handle. The brush holder includes a circular, flat surface base and a cylindrical wall rising from the base. The cylindrical wall which extends around less than half of a minor circumference of the base rises linearly from the base to a negative curved portion, the upper end of the wall covering a radius of the base. The upper end of the cylindrical wall includes an open groove for receiving the shaft of the cleaning brush. The positive curved shaft and the negative curved wall intersect at the open groove, securing the cleaning brush in the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
  • Publication number: 20030200618
    Abstract: The present invention is an environmental protection sanitary toothbrush composed of one handle with a broader separation part on the upper end. The spiral adjustable part with a toothbrush head above is equipped to the top of the separation part. The toothbrush head and the adjustable part can be connected or separated. On the outside of the toothbrush head is a soft and flexible brush sheath. The diameter of the adjustable part is smaller than the handle or the toothbrush head that allows the user to adjust or bend in accordance with the shape of the user's oral cavity, which in turn to ensure the oral cleanliness and maintain one's health. The adjustable part can smooth away the water or the foam of the tooth paste, providing comfort to the user in using the toothbrush. Also, the brush sheath and the separation part prevents the toothbrush head from contacting the air, eliminating the pollution to the toothbrush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Tsun-Ren Lin
  • Patent number: 6631831
    Abstract: A self-cleaning hairbrush system has a housing with a wall formed with apertures and with a hollow interior with an open end and a closed end. A core has an interior end positionable adjacent to the closed end and an exterior exposed end extending through the open end of the housing. A plurality of resilient bristles have fixed ends extending radially outward from the core and free ends extending through the apertures of the housing. A handle is operatively coupled to the closed end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: David J. Loiselle
  • Publication number: 20030135945
    Abstract: A protective holder for use with a paintbrush. The holder has a flexible sleeve that is configured to be snuggly positioned about a substantial portion of a paintbrush body. The sleeve has an aperture through which the handle of a brush may extend, and may also include absorbent material that captures liquid that dribbles down from the applicator portion of a paintbrush when the paintbrush is held vertically. The holder also has a protective, segmented skirt that is operatively connected to the sleeve and whose segments or panels may be selectively moved between a protective storage position where the skirt substantially encircles the applicator portion of a brush, and a protective use position where the skirt substantially encircles the handle of a brush. The holder also may have a fastener to maintain the skirt in either of its protective positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Brian D. Nordstrom
  • Publication number: 20030126706
    Abstract: De-dusting brush structure including a patterned body, a connecting body, a brush body and an adjustment member. Two opposite sides of the connecting body are formed with ribs. An engaging flange is formed on lower end of the connecting body. The brush body is fixedly connected with the lower end face of the connecting body. The adjustment member is hollow and has a profile similar to that of the connecting body. An annular rib is formed on inner circumference of open end of the adjustment member. The adjustment member is fitted onto the connecting body and movable along the connecting body, whereby the annular rib of the adjustment member is up and down adjustably engaged with any of the ribs of the connecting body to locate the adjustment member. Accordingly, the volume of the brush body is adjustable and varied with the position of the adjustment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Giovanni Lee
  • Publication number: 20030066151
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a cleaning brush comprising a handle, a movable seat and bristles. The handle has a guiding rail at center along the elongated direction thereof, a guiding slot, a button opening communicated with the guiding slot and two locking portions at opposite ends of the guiding slot respectively. The movable seat mounts the bristles at an end thereof and disposes an upper arm and a lower arm at the other end thereof. A driving button is disposed on the upper arm and has two locking members thereon. The movable seat is inserted into the guiding rail of the handle and the driving button is extended out of the handle via the button opening so that the movable seat can slide freely along the guiding rail of the handle within the guiding slot and the locking members of the movable seat is engaged with the locking portions of the handle when the driving button is moved to the opposite ends of the guiding slot respectively to lock the movable seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Che-Yuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20030028984
    Abstract: The present invention is a personal hygiene device. Specifically, the invention is a back maintenance device comprised of a brush head attached to a variable length handle. The brush head is attached to at least one abrasive element. In an alternate embodiment, a second abrasive element is attached to the brush head. Abrasive elements include bristle and porous structures. The variable length handle is both extendible from and retractable into a storage cavity within the brush head. The variable length handle is telescoping. One embodiment consists of fixed length tubular members slidably disposed and extending to form a rigid handle structure. An alternate embodiment consists of a coiled member slidably disposed along its length and extending to form a rigid handle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Nancy Fichter