Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a handle part and a brush part made of bristle materials planted in the handle part and is used to apply a powdery cosmetic containing a fine powder, wherein such cosmetic applicator is characterized in that the bristle materials are planted in the ring-shaped part formed between the interior surface of the handle part and the exterior surface of the core provided in the handle part, and the bristle materials of the brush part extend upward from the handle part and their tips form an outer periphery having a horizontal shape relative to the handle part, while forming a shape gradually concaving from the outer periphery toward the center axis of the brush part.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to keratinous material, may include a rod and an application member fixed to one end of the rod. The application member may include a core extending from the rod and being fixed relative to the rod. The application member also may include an outer casing including a fixation zone and an application zone. The outer casing may define an inner cavity in which the core is located, and the outer casing may be fixed to one end of the rod at the fixation zone. The outer casing may be free relative to the core, at least over part of the application zone. In addition, the fixation zone of the outer casing may be fixed to the rod and to the core between portions of the rod and the core.

Abstract: A paint brush includes a plurality of filaments that form a brush head. A handle, having a brush attachment end, can be coupled to the brush head. The handle can have a grip that extends away from the brush head. A coating can cover the brush attachment end and at least a portion of the grip. The coating can form a seal around the handle to resist absorption of chemicals by the handle.

Abstract: A paint brush includes a sleeve circumscribing a portion of a handle and a portion of a plurality of bristles. A plug can be coupled to the handle. The plug can extend away from the handle into the plurality of bristles to form a space between the bristles. An extension and a recess can be formed between the handle and the resin with the extension extending from one of the handle or resin and into the recess in the other of the handle or resin.

Abstract: A paint brush includes a sleeve circumscribing a portion of a handle and a portion of a plurality of bristles. A plug can be coupled to the handle. The plug can extend away from the handle into the plurality of bristles to form a space between the bristles. The plug can have a concave end that faces the space between the bristles. The concave end and the space together can form a paint reservoir within the plurality of bristles.

Abstract: A twisted knot tuft wire filament end or cup brush suitable for carbon removal on engine blocks, for example, activates a longer useful service life by utilizing a center core formed into the center of the brush and conforming to and embracing the inner ends of the twisted tuft knots as they project from the cup. The core is applied in a putty-like condition and preferably with axial pressure. The core cures into a solid though somewhat elastic plug embracing the individual knots at the center of the brush and confining them against the cup wall. The invention substantially reduces fracture and particularly long fracture of the wire filaments significantly increasing brush life.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brush head, in particular a toothbrush head, having a bristle carrier and bristles attached thereto, which are seated in the form of tufts in holes in the bristle carrier and fastened by their ends close to the bristle carrier to the bristle carrier without anchoring, in particular by welding and/or adhesive bonding to a rear side of the bristle carrier using the method referred to as anchor-free tufting. According to the invention, at least one hole (2) in the bristle carrier (1) is divided by means of at least one transverse wall (4) into several segments and said at least one transverse wall is constructed such that the bristles seated in the segments form a common tuft (3) with a smooth and closed outer contour corresponding to the contour of the hole and are supported by the transverse wall.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a brush head, comprises: locating in a ferrule the basal end portion of a knot of bristles; compressing at least one wedge of resiliently deformable material by an amount such that the wedge or wedges remains capable of recovering to its or their original size and shape; before the wedge or wedges have recovered to their original size and shape, inserting them into the basal end portion of the knot of bristles in the ferrule; the wedge or wedges, as it or they recover compressing the bristles against an inside surface of the ferrule to enhance retention o the bristles by the ferrule; impregnating the basal end portion of the knot of bristles with liquid resin; and thereafter allowing or causing the resin to harden to retain the basal end portion of the knot of bristles in the ferrule.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel paint brush with inverted bristle clamping panel, a removable bristle pack and a panel hinge yield mechanism. The paint brush provides ready cleaning after use by disengaging the hinged inverted bristle clamping panel, removing the bristles and thereby exposing all of the bristles to the cleaning solution. The panel has a resilient release mechanism which yields slightly when undue force is applied to the inverted hinged panel against the bristles.

Abstract: A cap for a broom has a shroud that simulates the appearance of the head of a straw broom and has front, rear, end and top walls defining an internal cavity. A cylindrical socket extends inwardly of the cavity from the top wall and may be threaded to receive the threaded end of a broom handle. A collar upstanding from the top wall provides additional support for the handle. An integrally moulded post projects into the cavity from the bottom of the socket and a nut, preferably a wing nut, is threadably secured to the post. The shroud can be filled with straws and a curable mass poured into the cavity to bind the straws together. The nut will be embedded within the curable mass as it cures and will prevent the mass and straws from coming out of the shroud during use.

Abstract: An end brush and a method of making the brush is disclosed using the automatic distribution and insertion of the bristle fill material into the cup of a cup-shape shank holder. A centered drive stem projects from the bottom of the holder. After a measured amount of the fill material is inserted through fill tubes and a guide funnel, a centering core insert is forced into the center of the cup to distribute the fill material around and against the interior wall of the cup. The material is cut to proper length and in the same or a separate station the exterior wall of the cup of the holder is deformed or crimped inwardly girdling the core securing and centering the core and material in the holder. Axial ribs are also formed which improves transfer of heat from the holder improving tool life. Preferably the insert is softer than the fill material and may also be softer than the holder. A wide variety of fill materials may be employed as well as various shapes of inserts and holders.

Abstract: A brush with improved tuft retention having a handle, a head made from a flowable material, connected to the handle, having a plurality of tuft holes therein, with at least one bristle anchored in each tuft hole with a multi-sided staple. Each staple has a plurality of grooves in at least one side and the grooves in the staples are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bristles when the staple is used to anchor bristles in a tuft hole.

Abstract: This invention pertains to paint brush with bristle clamping panels. The paint brush can be fabricated easily and inexpensively, is easy to use, and provides ready cleaning after use, by releasing the panels and exposing the bristles to the cleaning solution. A paint brush comprising: (a) a paint brush body and handle, the body having formed in one end thereof a cavity for receiving a group of bristles; (b) a pair of pivotal members secured to respective sides of the body, and projecting over the cavity, the pivotal members being capable of abutting bristles when moved to a first closed position, and being remote from such bristles when moved to a second open position; (c) a securing member positioned on the body for securing the pivotal members in a first position and releasing the pivotal members for movement to a second open position.

Abstract: A paint brush having a plastic dome centrally located with respect to the sides and ends of the brush enclosed by a ferrule. Bristles are packed in a continuous channel defined by the space between the dome and the ferrule. After the bristles are inserted in the channel, the channel is filled with adhesive, Alternatively, the dome might be extended to the ends and sides of the ferrule, with the dome being subdivided into fingers and channels with bristles packed into the channels between the fingers.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a paint brush with a replaceable bristle pack. A unitary paint brush with replaceable bristles comprising: (a) a paint brush body and handle, the body having formed in one end thereof opposite the handle a cavity adapted for receiving a group of bristles; (b) at least one releasable member secured to one side of the paint brush body, and projecting over the cavity, the releasable member being capable of abutting the bristles when moved to a first closed position, and being removed from the bristles when moved to a second open position; (c) at least one movable securing member for securing the hinged releasable member in a first position and releasing the hinged releasable member for movement to a second open position; and (d) a group of bristles held together and located within the cavity of the holder, and held in place by the hinged releasable member, said bristle group being removable and secured in place by the releasable mender.

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: The unitary paint brush comprises a paint brush body attached to a handle. The body defines a cavity adapted for receiving a group of bristles inserted therein. A pair of hinged releasable flaps project over the cavity to abut the bristles when moved to a closed position. The bristles are released by moving the flaps into an open position. A pair of springs are urging the flaps into the closed position.

Abstract: A paint brush including a ferrule having a serrated skirt portion providing ribs and grooves which orient the bristle filaments and eliminate any gaps between the bristles and the ferrule. The serrated skirt portion may also slope inwardly and interact with a spacer member to help hold the bristles in the desired oriented condition.