Abstract: A toilet cleaning apparatus and caddy is provided which includes a tool which may be held in a user's hand. A swab, which is flushable down the toilet after the cleaning process is complete, is provided which is easily attached and detached from the tool. The tool is movable to a number of operative positions which assist in the loading, holding, or removal of the swab. A caddy is also provided which can hold the tool as well as unused swabs.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved sanitary foot washing device that is designed for washing feet in both private and public locations. This device has been created for the purposes of reducing the occurrences of foot mediated transmutable diseases that are prevalent in public locations like public showers and swimming pools. The device consists of a support having a system that administers fluid like detergents to scrubbing cords that enable the cleaning of all areas of the foot specially the regions between the toes. The support also has scrubbing sheets that enable the cleaning of the regions under feet as well as the regions on the sides of feet.

Abstract: A painting tool capable of swiveling through 360 degrees comprising a base having a pad mounted thereto and upwardly projecting threaded portion on the base having a recess or socket and a handle having a ball at one end to engage the socket. A threaded nut joins the ball to the socket. A tab may be provided on the base to lock the pad in position. The tool permits an increase in the speed of painting and is particularly effective when an extension pole is mounted to the handle.

Abstract: An elongated wringable chamois pad is used for washing, rinsing and wiping large surface areas. A poly sponge measuring about sixteen and one-half inches long by about four inches wide by about two inches high is tightly enclosed within a chamois covering with die cut holes. The elongated chamois covering is first formed by stitching together two pairs of smaller rectangular pieces of chamois. The resulting elongated sheets of each pair of chamois is stitched together with the other pair on two or three sides then turned inside out forming a pocket with smooth outward seams on the two parallel long edges, one end edge and around the circumference in the center of the invention between the two opposing short ends. The elongated sponge is slightly compressed and is forced into the pocket. Finally, the last short end of the chamois covering is stitched.

Abstract: A multilayer cleaning system (36) has a non-migratory partition wherein the non-migratory partition have two sides (20a) and (20b). The cleaning side of the nonmigratory partition (20a) has a fist absorbent material (22) containing a cleaning solution suitable for cleaning the body. The dual compartment side of the nonmigratory partition (20b) consists two sections, compartment one containing an absorbent material (26) with a desired application solution and compartment two containing a dry absorbent material (28) that can be used or either drying or the application of another solution. Each of the compartments located on side (20b) of the nonmigratory partition is sealed to prevent leakage of liquid and/or air. The multilayer cleaning system (36) is folded in such a manner as to allow insertion within a package or container (30a) that requires pulling a string like device (32) embedded into the package or container to expose the multilayer cleaning system (36).

Abstract: A device for providing self-assisting hygienic activity to individuals of limited dexterity, the device including an elongated body constructed of first and second telescoping portions and terminating at a first end in an ergonomically configured handle. A hygienic related accessory is secured to the other end of the elongated body, which includes a repositionable goose neck portion. The accessory capable of being manipulated relative to the elongated body in at least one of axially extending and angularly configurable fashions and the accessory is further capable of being releasably engageable to the associated end of the elongated body and substituted by at least one alternately configured accessory drawn from at least one of a sponge attachment, lotion dispensing attachment, disposable sheet attachment, scrub brush attachment and powder applicator attachment.

Abstract: A cleaning implement specifically adapted for stringed instruments such as guitars, includes a T-shaped body having a distal cross member, a bowed main body intermediate member and a proximal enlarged handle. The cross member has a soft cleaning surface on an underside thereof and the handle has projecting bristles on an undersurface thereof. The bowed intermediate body member is resiliently flexible.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet has a disc-shaped substrate. First and second polishing layers are disposed over the substrate. The first polishing layer has a surface formed in a surface-roughened fashion to polish a tip section of each probe needle and has the function of removing adherents leading to inhibition of electrical conduction, which have been adhered to the tip of the needle in a coating or film form. The second polishing layer is a layer in which a large number of polishing grains are mixed into an elastic member and has the function of sticking the tip of the probe needle into the elastic member to remove foreign substances. The height of the surface of the second polishing layer is set so as to become identical to or slightly higher than that of the surface of the first polishing layer.

Abstract: A wrist band call conditioner (10) is intended to be conveniently worn around the wrist of a hunter during an active hunt. The wrist band call conditioner is to be used when needed to clean and condition friction game call sound producing surfaces. The wrist band call conditioner has a wrist band (12) that is worn around a hunter's wrist. The wrist band (12) supports an abrasive pad (22), a medium grit cloth backed abrasive (24), and a coarse grit cloth backed abrasive (26) that are fastened to the wrist band (12) using the hook and loop fastener. The hunter can use the abrasives on or off of the wrist band (12) to clean and condition such sound producing surfaces as slate, glass, wood, and metal as needed with minimized hunter motion.

Abstract: A lotion application tool includes a plate having a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge extending between the first and second sides. An elongated handle has a first end that is attached to the peripheral edge. A plurality of balls is extended into and rotatably coupled to the first side. The balls are spaced from each other. A panel has a top surface and a bottom surface. The panel has generally the same size and shape as the first side of the plate. The panel has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough that are each positioned for lining up with and receiving one of the balls when the bottom surface is positioned adjacent to the first side. A fastening member removably fastens the top surface to the first side. Lotion may be positioned on the panel and thereafter applied to a body part.

Abstract: A cleaning tool comprises a scrubber head having an upper arm, a lower arm, and a connecting member coupling the upper and lower arms. A scrubbing material is secured to an inner surface of the scrubber head.

Abstract: A lint-removing brush. The lint-removing brush having a handle portion, a lint-removing portion, and lint-removing material attached to the lint-removing portion, where the handle portion is connected to the lint-removing portion. In one preferred embodiment, the lint-removing portion includes a free end and a connecting end opposite the free end, a first side and a second side opposite the first side, where the distance between the first side and the second side near the free end is less than the distance between the first side and the second side near the connecting end.

Abstract: A blackboard eraser including a cube having two semi-cylindrical grooves symmetrically arranged in a longitudinal direction therein, and a central brush atop an elevated surface formed between the two grooves. A longitudinal groove is defined underneath each of the send-cylindrical grooves, and equal-length side brushes, which are affixed to an inner surface of a lid, are respectively positioned in the longitudinal grooves. Two grooves are arranged adjacent to each end of the semi-cylindrical grooves, which provide for a shaft affixed to each end of a roller to dispose therein. The brushes and the rollers form the eraser, which are enclosed within a closed chamber between the lid and the two semi-cylindrical grooves. When erasing chalk dust from a blackboard, the chalk dust sticks to the rollers and is carried to the side brushes. The side brushes then wipes the dust, which falls into the closed chamber.

Abstract: A wall mountable razor cleaning device including a pad portion mounted on a rear panel. The pad portion includes a textured forward surface. The textured forward surface is capable of removing hair from a razor blade.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet has a base sheet, a first polishing layer formed on the base sheet, a porous foamed layer having air bubbles inside formed on the base sheet, and a second polishing layer formed on the foamed layer. The surface of the foamed layer may be flat or preferably porous with the second polishing layer having openings corresponding to those on the porous surface of the foamed layer. For cleaning a probe by using such a cleaning sheet, the tip of the probe is caused to penetrate the surface of the second polishing layer, to pass through the foamed layer and to be pressed against the first polishing layer.

Abstract: An eyewear cleaning device and method provides convenient cleaning of various types of eyewear, such as glasses and sunglasses. The eyewear cleaning device comprises a housing with a retractable cord, at the end of which is attached a soft, nonabrasive cloth for cleaning eyewear lenses. A cleaning fluid dispenser may be included with or attached to the housing. The device can be attached to clothing or other items in proximity to the user of the device, such as a dashboard, sports bag or backpack.

Abstract: A device for cleaning fiber optic components includes a container having an opening with a soft, large work surface formed in a side thereof. The device includes a plurality of cleaning wipes located within the container, allowing the wipes to be fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning. A method for cleaning fiber optic components is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various paint applicator pads are disclosed. These include a pad with a tapered edge for applying paint, and those having a generally convex body with a stiff backing portion. These pads include those with two layers of different porosity foams. Preferably, these pads are rotary pads for use with a spindle.

Abstract: A screen cleaning tool including a thin sheet of fiberous material made by a process that includes the steps forming fibers into a lacy pattern, compressing the pattern into a thin sheet, applying a curable adhesive to the fibers, and curing the adhesive and pre-moistening said thin sheet with an aqueous solution of materials selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, polysorbate, aloe extract, 2-phenoxyethanol, methyl paraben, butyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, isobutyl paraben, and DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate in order to make it available to be wiped over the surface of a screen.

Abstract: An article and process for cleaning relatively inaccessible and recessed surfaces, including a shaft having a first end opposite a second end with a cleaning head assembly, including a movable strip of buffing material, at the first end of the shaft. The article has an actuator at the second end of the shaft; and a connector coupling the cleaning head assembly to the actuator to move the movable strip during positional change of the actuator. Repeated positional change of the actuator produces reciprocatory movement in the movable strip of buffing material to produce a rubbing, cleaning action of the material against a recessed surface.

Abstract: The keyboard cleaner 10 is provided including a plate 22, a plurality of projections 24 that protrude from the plate, and a cleaning pad 30 overlaying the projections. The cleaner is maneuvered manually by a handle 12 fixedly attached to the back side 20 of the plate 22. In operation, the cleaning pad 30 engages the surface of the keyboard 14 keys to remove moisture, dirt and debris. The cleaning pad 30 may be removed to permit the cleaning or replacement of the cleaning pad 30. Additionally, the projections 24 may be impermanently attached to the front side 26 of the plate 22 so that the keyboard cleaner 10 may be modified to match the configuration of virtually any keyboard's surface 14.

Abstract: A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom.

Abstract: A system cleans a set of optical connectors. The system includes a fluid source, a vacuum source, a support member which defines a cleaning device edge, and a set of cleaning devices. Each cleaning device includes (i) a fluid intake member which connects to the fluid source, (ii) a fluid output member which connects to the vacuum source, and (iii) a cleaning head which connects to the fluid intake member and the fluid output member. Each cleaning device is disposed along the cleaning device edge of the support member. The set of cleaning devices is configured to (a) align over a set of optical interfaces of the set of optical connectors, (b) direct fluid (e.g., gas, gaseous snow, etc.) from the fluid source toward the set of optical interfaces, and (c) draw the directed fluid away from the set of optical interfaces and toward the vacuum source.

Abstract: A bathing brush has a first cleaning ball composed of a first net tube, a second cleaning ball composed of a second net tube, a separation device provided between the first and second cleaning balls having a gripping portion at a periphery thereof and at least a hole at a center thereof, and a connection device running through the hole of the separation device and wound around the net tubes to bond the net tubes at opposite sides of the separation device respectively and make the net tubes expanded to form the first second cleaning balls.

Abstract: A pop-top can lip cleaner is compact in size, the cleaning element being generally “Y”-shaped, having a central portion from which an easily gripped handle extends upward and outward relative to the can top and rim, a generally horizontal inner leg portion having a lower side conforming with the top of and peripheral groove of the can, and a generally vertical depending leg portion extending downward along the outer lip of the can, the inner and vertical legs intersecting at the rim of the can. The inventive lip cleaner is provided with a disposable, pre-moistened towelette dispenser for dispensing towelettes of an appropriate size for use with the cleaning element. The handle may take the general form of a wedge, making it useful for opening the pop-top can.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning head of pin-contact memory card slot mainly includes a base and a sheeted cleaning element. The base is provided at a front end surface with a recess, and the cleaning element is attached to the base so as to shield the front recess. When the base is plugged in a pin-contact memory card slot just like a memory card, contact pins provided in the head of the memory card slot pierce through the cleaning element attached to the front end of the base to locate in the front recess. The cleaning element is in contact with and thereby wipes clean outer surfaces of the contact pins when the latter pierce through the cleaning element.

Abstract: A cleaning tool assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a liquid soluble, relatively rigid engaging surface, and an elongated shaft having a handle portion on one end thereof. A gripping mechanism is mounted to the elongated shaft, and includes a contact region moveable between a gripping condition and a release condition. In the gripping condition, the contact region cooperates with the engaging surface of the cleaning implement to releasably mount the cleaning implement to the elongated shaft, and in the release condition, the cleaning implement is released from the gripping mechanism. An elastic boot is provided which is composed of a substantially liquid impervious material.

Abstract: A method of cleaning electric grills including wetting a sheet of fluid-absorbent material constructed to conform to the wave-like contours of the upper and lower heating platters of a typical electric grill, and inserting the wetted material in between the electric grill's heating platters.

Abstract: A scuff mark removal tool used to remove tar, dirt, and rubber scuff marks from an uncarpeted floor surface. The tool has a handle portion and a felt-covered ball attached to the handle portion. The felt-covering on the ball effectively removes the scuff marks when rubbed against the marks without scratching the floor surface.

Abstract: A multi-task, ambidexterous, fitted dusting-cleaning glove featuring intentional, protrusive exterior side seams 12, palm seams 14, and finger seams 16 terminating in tufts 20 extending beyond the fingertips; each tuft functioning as an instant crevice tool. The exterior seam and tuft application creates added mass in the item's dimension. The said glove, comprising four fingers and one thumb, sized for a close fit in the finger portions is an articulate cleaning tool.

Abstract: Described are preferred sanitary cleaning devices that include a disposable cleaning head portion and a handle portion. The cleaning head is releasably connectable to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a pair of elongate rods laterally spaced relative to one another and capable of deflection toward one another. The rods present prongs that are selectively received within and removed from apertures provided in the cleaning head. To attach the cleaning head to the handle, the rods are deflected, for example by compressing a grip area, and the prongs are positioned adjacent the receiving apertures, and thereafter the rods are released. This causes the prongs to be received within the apertures, to connect the cleaning head to the handle. Preferred devices of the invention are advantageous in that the user need not touch the cleaning head or adjacent areas expected to contact materials from the toilet to achieve connection and removal of the head from the handle.

Abstract: The device of the present invention used to assist individuals to wipe themselves following use of the toilet. Constructed of a single piece of plastic or polymer, it is a curved apparatus with pre-formed handle and spoon-like end. Toilet tissue is wrapped in a spiral pattern around the device and attached to a small hook or clamp built into the handle.

Abstract: An applicator having a plurality of different size fibers capable of retaining a large quantity of liquid material. An applicator having a handle portion and an applicating end portion in which different size fiber material is adhered to the applicating end portion. At least two different size fibers are used, with one being longer than the other. The at least two different lengths of fibers used range from 0.04 inches to 0.100 inches with a denier ranging from three to twenty-five. The use of a plurality of different sized fibers results in an improved applicator having increased liquid retaining properties. The present invention is particularly applicable to medical or dental procedures used in applying a liquid material. The present invention is particularly well suited in a dental procedure for applying a relatively large quantity of self-etching bonding liquid to a prepared cavity in a tooth.

Abstract: A backwash brush having a telescoping handle to make it convenient to carry the brush in a kit also forming a part of this development. A variety of brushes are available for use with the device and the kit is housed in a pouch of small size sufficient to house the collapsed brush handle and brush for convenient storage during travel.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a contoured cooking surface is disclosed. Methods of cleaning a cooking system with the cleaning apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: Swish Tap and Flush is a disposable toilet bowl brush. The brush head can be gently tapped against the inner side of the toilet bowl. This action releases the swab into the bowl allowing it to be flushed. In doing so, this stops the spreading of germs and the storing of a germ infested brush. When needed again you take out a new clean brush.

Abstract: A mop head having a sculpted cutout in at least one side surface that corresponds to the shape of floor molding to allow for cleaning of the floor molding and floor together.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning fingers which includes, in the preferred embodiment, two interlocking tubes. Each tube is configured to accept a finger from the user. Within the first tube is a longitudinal brush used to clean the sides of the inserted finger as the tube is rotated around the finger. At an end of the tube is another brush which cleans the finger nail area while the tube is rotated. The second tube includes a soft brush is used to softly clean or buff the finger. Holes in the tube permit soap to enter and be used for the cleaning process. In one embodiment, soap is dispensed from a cavity in the tubes. In other embodiments of the invention, the bristles on the brushes are coated with an anti-bacterial agent.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for an optical connector includes a cylindrical cleaner and a holding member for holding a proximal portion of the cleaner. The cleaner has a main body with a ferrule insertion hole extending from a ferrule insertion port at its distal end face toward the proximal end of the cleaner. The ferrule insertion hole has an inner diameter substantially the same as an outer diameter of a ferrule. The ferrule insertion hole is surrounded by a rough surface so as to clean an outer surface of the ferrule which is to be inserted.

Abstract: A disposable brush which is formed of a non-woven fabric or of a pulp of molding. The disposable brush includes a base and a number of projections formed on a first side of the base by allowing portions of the base to project therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose wiping, cleaning, or polishing device that made from a soft absorbent material such as terry cloth. The device is substantially the form of a sleeve with two open ends. One or both of the open ends of the sleeve has a flap that has a longer section than an adjacent section of the end of the sleeve. The flap enables the user to easily insert an item to be cleaned while holding the multi-purpose cleaning sleeve with flap in the other hand. The dirt and debris that has been removed from the equipment remains on the inside of the sleeve and the outside of the sleeve remains clean. The outside of the sleeve can than be used for personal grooming of the face or hands, etc. without contacting the contaminated inner part of the sleeve towel.

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.

Abstract: A brush, in particular a toilet brush, comprises a brush head holder having a releasable locking means and a detaching means, and a disposable brush head hold on the brush head holder and engaged by the locking means. The locking means and the detaching means are operatively connected so that the detaching means moves the brush head off the brush head holder when the locking means is released.

Abstract: To provide a cleaning sheet that can remove foreign matter adhering on a probe needle without wearing the probe needle and that does not allow the foreign matter to re-adhere on the probe needle, the cleaning sheet has a cleaning layer on at least one surface thereof, the cleaning layer containing a urethane polymer and a vinyl monomer.

Abstract: A device for spot cleaning a fabric with a liquid cleaning composition, said device comprising

Abstract: The invention provides a blade for supporting an applicator pad. The applicator pad includes a plurality of bristles that extend outwardly from the blade. The blade can be flexible to apply coating material to obstructed surfaces. The blade and applicator pad can be part of a kit for applying coating material such as paint or stain to a surface. The kit can also provide a handle for supporting the blade during application of coating materials. An adapter can be connected to the end of the handle to connect a second handle to the first handle and extend the reach of the blade.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning apparatus and a method of for using the apparatus to remove foreign matter, e.g., dirt, dust, accumulated lubricant, moisture and the like, from the areas in and around a mechanical component having a void space. The cleaning apparatus includes an elongated flexible member terminated by first and second ends, and a tapered end disposed on at least one of the ends of the elongated member. The apparatus can be threaded into the void space and contacted with a surface of the void space.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method using the apparatus for cleaning a mechanical component with a void space. The apparatus includes a planar backing layer made of a resilient material and a woven layer attached to the backing layer to form a laminate, wherein the laminate is substantially flat and shaped to have an elongated body portion and at least one tapered end portion.

Abstract: A method of using a golf cleaning device includes providing a golf cleaning device comprising a cleaning portion made of an absorbent cleaning material, and a fastening portion connected to the cleaning portion; providing a horizontally extending support adjacent a golfer's waist; connecting the fastening portion of the golf cleaning device to the horizontally extending support adjacent a golfer's waist so that the cleaning portion hangs down from a golfer's waist area partway along a leg of the golfer; and cleaning a golf-related item with the cleaning portion of the golf cleaning device.

Abstract: An improved device for cleaning probe pins of a probe head assembly is presented. The device includes a first holding plate, a second holding plate and a cleaning cartridge. The first holding plate secures the probe head assembly. The second holding plate secures the cleaning cartridge in proximity to the first holding plate. The cleaning cartridge has a chamber. The chamber includes a cleaning solution and an absorbent pad located therein. The absorbent pad is saturated with the cleaning solution and prevents leakage of the cleaning solution out of the chamber. During cleaning operations, the first holding plate is positioned about the second holding plate such that the probe pins of a probe head extend into and contact the absorbent pad in the chamber. Once contact is established, the cleaning solution acts upon the probe pin tips to remove unwanted debris. A depth of penetration of the pins into the pad is controlled by a surface of the cartridge.