Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a cylinder cleaning device which is suitable for downsizing the printing press. The thick portions 10b, 10c of the pressure pad 10 are mounted on the grooved portions 42, 43 of the support bar 40. The engaged portions of the side plate 50 are disposed on the opposite sides of the thick portions 10b, 10c. The pressure pad 10 and the support bar 40 are nipped between and held by the engaged portions.

Abstract: A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.

Abstract: An oral care implement includes a collection system for oral fluids. Some embodiments of the implement may include an oral care region having a wearable oral member having a thickness that is reduced during use, a reservoir for retaining an oral fluid, a receiver coupled to the oral member for receiving an oral fluid, and a fluid pathway in communication with the receiver to provide the oral fluid to the reservoir.

Abstract: A lens cleaner (10) cleans a pickup lens (38) within an optical disk device (12). The lens cleaner (10) includes a disk portion (16) and a grip (20) provided at the rear end thereof. A user inserts the lens cleaner (10) into a slot (14) of the optical disk device (12) with the grip (20) holding with a hand (18) to thereby load the lens cleaner (10) into the interior of the optical disk device 12. When the user turns the lens cleaner (10) right and left with the grip (20) holding, a lens surface is cleaned by a cleaning member upheaving on a bottom surface of the disk portion (16).

Abstract: A portable golf ball cleaning device carried in a golfer's pocket for ball washing on the green. A cleaning element comprising a soft, flexible, absorbent material absorbs and retains a cleaning liquid and wipes a golf ball. An open container comprising a soft, flexible, resilient, waterproof material holds the cleaning element in a waterproof cavity formed by a bottom and a wall with an upper edge forming an opening. A mechanical fit or waterproof adhesive retains the cleaning element in the waterproof cavity. A vertical gap between the cleaning element and the upper edge of the wall keeps the cleaning element from prolonged contact with the pocket. A lateral cushion formed by the wall in the vertical gap keeps a ball engaged on the cleaning element during wiping. During play, cleaning liquid is added and the device is squeezed to adjust wetness and to clean the device. For ball cleaning, a ball is inserted through the opening and wiped on the cleaning element.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for grills and the like that provides multiple selective cleaning surfaces contoured for contact with the grill to be cleaned. A cleaning cylinder is rotatably mounted in a support handle frame so as to be indexed by rotation on a central axis by the user to position new contact cleaning surface areas for use.

Abstract: A painting system is provided and the system comprises: a first application device comprising opposing sides, the first application device comprises a pole adaptor directly and pivotably attached to the first side of the first application device, and the second side of the first application device is adaptable to receive a paint pad; and a second application device comprising opposing sides, the second application device comprises a handle situated on the first side of the second application device, and the second side of the second application device has a cavity for receiving the pole adaptor when the second application device is attached to the first application device.

Abstract: A cleaning pad or cleaning article (22) is disclosed. The cleaning article includes a combination of fibers (3) bonded to a base sheet (2). Spot bonding regions (7) and/or a central joining line (4) join fibers to the base sheet (2). The base sheet (2) further has an attachment portion for retaining the cleaning pad to a cleaning implement handle. In one embodiment, the attachment portion (13) is comprised of elongate slit openings (10) in the base sheet (2). In other embodiments, the base sheet (2) is folded over and bonded to the base sheet (2) or to itself to form a retaining cavity (33) for an attachment member (24).

Abstract: A back scrubber has a base and a cleaning plate. The base has a front basal surface, a rear basal surface and a slot. The slot is formed in the front basal surface and has a slot opening, an inner wall and an engaging structure. The cleaning plate has a front plate surface, a rear plate surface, an inserting member and an engaging member. The front plate surface is uneven. The inserting member protrudes into the slot. The engaging member is formed on the inserting member and engaged with the engaging structure. The back scrubber in accordance with the present invention can be used to effectively and efficiently wash and is capable of saving body-cleansing agent and water.

Abstract: A paint pad with adjustable handle belong to painting tool field, includes a handle; a pad unite that includes a pad support body and a pad holder plate, the pad holder plate is connected to the bottom of the pad support body; wherein the pad support body has a handle groove on the top; a orientation part is under the groove, its up surface has a plurality of orientation teeth; the handle with plurality of adjusting teeth at the end of handle is located in the groove; a knob on the top of the pad support body can adjust the relationship between the orientation teeth and adjusting teeth. The conventional paint pad is fallible and instable for keeping stable angle between the handle and pad unite, it influences the painting route and uniformity, and reduces painting quality.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning grout including a nonwoven web, or nonwoven web composite, having two opposing major surfaces and at least three edge surfaces defined by the opposing major surfaces, wherein the web or web composite is secured in a slot of a grip such as a handgrip. The web or web composite extends from the grip such that the edges of the web or web composite are available for scrubbing. The nonwoven web or web composite may have three or four edge surfaces. Kits including a plurality of nonwoven webs or web composites, in combination with a grip, may be made.

Abstract: A cleaning card for use in cleaning internal surfaces of machine components includes a substrate having a central plane between opposed surfaces thereof, a machine direction dimension defined between opposed end edges and a transverse direction dimension defined between opposed side edges. The substrate includes an embossment forming angled, substantially non-collapsible, elongate raised ridges on opposite sides of the cleaning card substrate, with the raised ridges being oriented at an angle to the machine direction for incrementally wiping transversely across the internal surfaces to be cleaned, which can include peripheral surfaces of idler rolls. Preferably the opposed surfaces of the substrate each have a plurality of discrete, raised and collapsible working areas for engaging and cleaning internal surfaces of machine components.

Abstract: An extendable application device which allows a user to apply soap, lotion, medication, or various other substances to areas of the body which may be difficult to reach. The device can function as a traditional scrubbing or application device but may also be extended so that the user's back, shoulders, or other areas can be addressed as well. Exemplary embodiments use an elastic member that can elongate to allow an extended reach. Some embodiments may be used in retail packaging assemblies in order to secure retail items and provide pleasing aesthetics.

Abstract: An extendable applicator device which allows a user to apply soap, lotion, medication, or various other substances to areas of the body which may be difficult to reach. The device can function as a traditional scrubbing or application device but may also be extended so that the user's back, shoulders, or other areas can be addressed as well. Exemplary embodiments use an elastic member that can elongate to allow an extended reach. Other embodiments use a locking mechanism or a retracting assembly to allow the device to extend.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides a golf club cleaning device that includes a cleaning portion including an upper and lower cleaning surfaces; a flag portion disposed at a top end of the cleaning portion, the flag portion including a gripping means; and a spike portion disposed at a bottom end of the cleaning portion substantially opposite the top end of the cleaning portion, the spike portion including a support means for supporting the device in an upright manner when depressed into the ground. By grasping the flag portion, the spike portion is selectively disposed in the ground at a predetermined location associated with a golf course, practice range, or the like, thereby allowing a player to clean a golf club by selectively running the front face and/or rear face of the golf club horizontally and/or vertically across the one or more cleaning surfaces/materials of the cleaning portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning an optical fiber supported by a fiber optic connector. The cleaning apparatus may include a housing, a cleaning tip supported by the housing and a cleaning wipe advanceable along at least a portion of the cleaning tip to clean an optical fiber when the cleaning wipe engages the optical fiber. The apparatus may include one or more automated features which may enhance the effectiveness of the apparatus. The apparatus may include a fluid dispenser to wet at least a portion of the cleaning wipe with a cleaning fluid. The apparatus may be configured to automatically control the force exerted by the cleaning tip against the optical fiber and/or to automatically control tension in the cleaning wipe. Aspects of the invention are directed to a method of cleaning an end face of an optical fiber by advancing a wet portion of a cleaning wipe across the end face, and thereafter advancing a dry portion of the cleaning wipe across the end face.

Abstract: An economical and disposable cleaning tool which may be prepared by a simplified manufacturing process involving a reduced number of steps. The cleaning tool includes a cleaning pad and a handle, the cleaning pad having a pocket for receiving the a handle. The cleaning pad may be provided with a top sheet and a fiber bundle. The top sheet is folded over and bonded to provide a cleaning portion and a back portion, and the fiber bundle is disposed on the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion and the back portion of the folded sheet are bonded together forming the pocket for a handle to be disposed therein. The handle may include a hinge to enable the handle to be repeatedly folded over for convenient storage or easily extended for use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning brush for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brush has a permanent handle and replaceable/disposable brush heads that are flushable after each cleaning. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable and/or agitation-dissolvable material. The sheets can be attached together at an end by pressure bonding or by a water-soluble adhesive and formed with bristles at an opposite end. The wand provides a remote system for clamping and unclamping the brush head.

Abstract: A clean device with decorating strip includes a belt and at least one decorating strip received in the belt. The belt is composed of elastic nets and has a hollow oblong shaped structure. At least one decorating strip is inserted into the hollow structure of the belt and received in the belt. A lateral side of the belt including the at least one decorating strip are reiteratively overlapped to form a folded structure having multiple layers formed on two ends of the folded structure. A fastening means is tightened a middle section of the folded structure.

Abstract: A single- or multiple-use cleansing or personal care article comprising (i) a flexible, three-dimensional, water-absorbent substrate material comprising a cavity for accepting an electronic device within a waterproof housing, wherein the water-absorbent substrate is comprised of a web of substantially water-insoluble fibers and (ii) an electronic device within a waterproof housing comprised of one or more of a light-emitting device, a sound-emitting device, or an electromechanical vibrating device or a waterproof metered dispenser and either or both of (iii) a pourable soap impregnated into the water-absorbent material in an amount sufficient to produce foam in water having a di- or trivalent cationic salts present at a concentration of at least about 120 mg/L and/or (iv) a solid anhydrous composition having a melting point of from about 450 C to about 550 C said anhydrous composition comprising a haircare or skincare active ingredient.

Abstract: A net for making body scrubbing tool includes a tubular net body and at least one member fastened to the tubular net body and made from a material different from that of the tubular net body. In this way, a body scrubbing tool constructed from the net has a better foam forming capacity and variant roughness on variant portion thereof so as to provide a satisfactory cleaning effect.

Abstract: A system for treating a foot. One system comprises an external container comprising tracks; and an inner appliance comprising foot treating elements. In operation, the foot is placed within the inner appliance and in contact with the foot treating elements, which are associated with the tracks such that moving the foot within the inner appliance back and forth in the external container activates the foot treating elements to apply a foot treatment. In embodiments, the foot treating elements comprise wheels operatively associated with the tracks, brushes, massaging elements, manicure elements and so forth. One system further comprises a double layered pellets' sock arranged to enhance massaging. One system further comprises a lotion sock comprising inbound pores connected to ducts connected to lotion bags with therapeutic lotion, excreted by motion of the foot treating elements.

Abstract: A water disintegrable cleaning utensil of the present invention has: a cleaning part, at least part of which is formed by a wet shrinkable resin being hydrophilic and shrinkable at least in one direction when absorbing water; and a holding part which holds the cleaning part. By this structure, the water disintegrable cleaning utensil is very effective at cleaning both in a dry and in a wet condition and is disintegrable in water when being disposed of after being used.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning tool for use in wet, damp or dry cleaning is disclosed. The cleaning tool (222), (322) includes a handle (224) defining a fluid reservoir receiving cradle (231) pivotally connected to an elongated flexible support member (226) (326). A cleaning pad (228) (328) encloses the support rod (226) (326).

Abstract: Apparatus for the method, including cartridges for housing strips of cleaning pad material, are provided. A method for cleaning probe tips, e.g., on a probe card, comprises abrading the probe tips on an abrasive surface, and advancing the abrasive surface so that a later cleaning cycle uses a clean portion of the cleaning pad. The method may include use of a vacuum to aspirate material dislodged by the abrading. In another aspect, a method for cleaning probe tips includes brushing the probe tips and operating a vacuum to aspirate material from the probe tips and/or brush. The methods may be used singly or in combination.

Abstract: A cleaning implement wherein a mono-fabric material is woven into a structure that provides a plurality of holes throughout the body of the cleaning implement such that the flow of water or other cleaning fluid is easily facilitated throughout the body of the cleaning implement thus removing both foreign contaminants and any added cleaning agent more efficiently saving natural resources while not scratching the surface of the item being cleaned.

Abstract: A portable golf ball washer additionally useful for wiping dirt from golf club heads is shown and described herein. The device generally includes an outer pouch that contains an inner lining. A top of the pouch has an opening to receive a golf ball or club head. A preferred embodiment discloses the outer pouch made from durable ostrich leather also having quill bumps to aid in controlling and grasping the device. The inner lining is composed of micro fiber cloth material. The device is sized optimally and appropriately to fit inside a golfer's pant or jacket pocket.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning multiple types of fiber optic connectors includes a container having an opening in a face formed in a side of the container and a plurality of discrete soft, work surfaces on a face of the container. The surfaces are configured as a pair of outwardly disposed surfaces having a width and a pair of inwardly disposed surfaces having a width that is less than the width of the outwardly disposed surfaces. The surface are parallel to each other. Gaps are disposed between each of the adjacent work surfaces. Each of the gaps has a width. A plurality of cleaning wipes are located inside the container. The wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning the fiber optic connector. The wipes provide indication that they have been used.

Abstract: A flexible and conformable cleaning tool is disclosed that includes a foam body with a first working surface, wherein the foam body has a shore hardness less than 40. The cleaning tool further comprises a cleaning material on at least a portion of the first working surface, wherein the cleaning material includes an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A, wherein the cleaning material is wiped over a surface to be cleaned to gather debris, lint, or hair.

Abstract: A washcloth (1) comprising at least three cloth parts (I-IV), which cloth parts are mutually connected for forming an internal hand receiving space (6), and wherein each cloth part provides an external work surface (I?-IV?).

Abstract: A cleaning tool is formed by bundling a plurality of water-disintegrable cords to have a holding part in which the cords are joined to one another with a holding material wound therearound and bonded thereto by a water-soluble adhesive, and a cleaning part in which the cords are positioned independently from one another. Each cord is formed by twisting a water-disintegrable sheet such as a fiber entangled nonwoven fabric of pulp fibers, rayon fibers, and the like entangled by water-jet processing.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for cleaning surfaces comprising; a housing having a handle on one end and a cleaning head on the other end the cleaning head having an upper surface, a lower surface, a perimeter edge and a magnetic means. The magnetic means is removably attached to the cleaning head and provides a magnetic field to its lower surface. There is at least one attachment means provided on the upper surface or the perimeter for securing a cleaning sheet over the lower surface of the cleaning head.

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 Tooth Rag is specially designed to be used with a standard, electronic or an all wooden tooth brush handle on a circular or rectangular platform or an all disposable wooden handle. Encompassing the underside of the unit would be a tab and a strip of self affixing Velcro material with a distal end of the device serving as a platform for the tooth rag. As such, the surface of this platform would be covered in corresponding fasteners which work in tandem with the Velcro found on the underside of the cleansing cloth.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a keyboard includes a cleaning surface and proximal and distal guide arms. The cleaning surface has a transverse width which is large enough to depress one key completely while at least partially depressing a second adjacent key. The longitudinal length of the cleaning surface is equal to the longitudinal length of character keys of the keyboard. The ends of the cleaning surface are curved. The guide arms are for guiding the cleaning surface transversely across the keyboard.

Abstract: A machine-actuating mechanism cleaning card includes a substrate having a central plane between opposed surfaces, a machine direction dimension between opposed end edges and a transverse direction dimension between opposed side edges. The opposed surfaces each have a plurality of discrete raised areas arranged in transversely extending rows. At least some of the discrete raised areas in at least some of the transversely extending rows extend outwardly on each side of the central plane. The discrete raised areas each include a peak and a peripheral wall joined at one edge to the peak and having an opposed edge that is closer to the central plane than the peak. The cleaning substrate has an effective thickness that is greater than the nominal thickness. Methods of making cleaning cards also are part of the invention.

Abstract: The dipstick fuel squeegee of the present invention includes an elongated, rigid but lightweight base with foot pegs on either end and is long enough to span the opening of most large tanks. The base has a midsection into which first a wiper member and then a securing member are releasably attached. There are openings in the midsection, the wiper member, and the securing member which are vertically aligned. The openings of the midsection and the securing member are approximately equal in size while the opening in the wiper element is smaller. The wiper element is made of a flexible, resilient material and substantially centered over the opening in the seat. During use, a dipstick is inserted through the three openings of the squeegee, the user secures the squeegee by standing on the foot pegs, and the wiper member dislodges any liquid adhering to the dipstick as the user raises it through the squeegee.

Abstract: This time saving device is apparent during the course of play. In addition, virtually all of The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” towel is used while on average only 30 to 40 percent of the standard towel is used and is attached either to the golf cart or one is tucked into the trouser making only a small portion of the towel available for use. Time constraints, especially during tournament play makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” extremely valuable. Existing towels lacks convenience of use and the inability to consistently make available the total use of the towel. The total embodiment, reversible towel with scouring pads, the pouch with attached accessories makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” the most versatile golfer's cleaning kit available.

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 holder for hygienic wipes and the like includes triangular-shaped a base member that is suitable sized and shaped for securing a wiping sheet thereto. An adjustable handle is removably attached to the base member. The base member is also configured as a wedge for allowing a user to comfortably position the apparatus between the buttocks. Gripping members are positioned on the base member bottom surface on either side thereof for securing the wiping sheet to the top surface of the base member. Each gripping member includes raised teeth for securing the wipe in place. The handle is substantially cylindrically-shaped and is telescopically extendable, allowing the apparatus to be used by larger individuals. The handle is hingedly connected to the base member, enabling the user to angle the base member for optimal contact and comfort.

Abstract: A disposable sanitary hand cover includes a hand covering and a separable outer layer. At least a portion of the outer layer is suitable for impregnation with a sanitary or medical preparation. The outer layer of the hand cover is used first to cleanse an appropriate surface, for example a lavatory seat or similar. The outer layer can then be detached and disposed of to leave the hand covering that can be used to wash and/or dry appropriate areas of the body. The hand covering can then also be disposed of. Preferably, therefore, at least the hand covering is made of a biodegradable material.

Abstract: A side cutting tool has a sponge 1 inserted within a hand piece 2. The sponge 1 is fixed within the hand piece 2 by a pin 3 inserted through adjustment holes 4 in a handle 5. A suspended plate 8 is inserted adjacent to the curved face 9 of the hand piece 2. The suspended plate 8 is fixed within the hand piece 2 by a pin 10 inserted through holes 11 and 12 in the suspended plate 8 and holes 13 and 14 in the hand piece. An adjustment plate 15 is inserted between the suspended plate 8 and the curved face 9 of the hand piece 2.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning the ferrule end surface of an optical fiber that has been installed in a connector, such as a connector coupler or bulkhead receptacle, comprises a cleaning head (22a, 22b, 22c). The cleaning head is made from thermally sintered polymers, e.g., thermally sintered particles and/or thermally sintered strands and provides a matrix of open-celled multi-directional pores. The cleaning head has zones (26, 28, 32) of increasing polymer densities from compression zone (26) to sidewall cleaning zone (28) to base zone (32). The cleaning head serves to lift, absorb, trap and remove contamination from the ferrule end faces (14a, 14b, 14c) and the end face of the optical fiber therein. The open-celled structure of the cleaning head (22a, 22b, 22c) allows the contact surface to compress both laterally and radially where it contacts the ferrule end, thus permitting effective cleaning for all ferrule end designs. The cleaning head may be used either dry or with a cleaning solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for cleaning surfaces comprising; a housing having a handle on one end and a cleaning head on the other end the cleaning head having an upper surface, a lower surface, a perimeter edge and a magnetic means. The magnetic means is removably attached to the cleaning head and provides a magnetic field to its lower surface. There is at least one attachment means provided on the upper surface or the perimeter for securing a cleaning sheet over the lower surface of the cleaning head.

Abstract: The sterilizing tool is configured to wipe debris from and to sterilize and/or dry a working end-site of medical device; using a wiping, twisting, dabbing, push/pull, and/or screwing motion around all of the surface aspects of the device to be sterilized. Additionally, the sterilizing tool is configured to form fit to the surfaces of the end-site and to apply an inclusive layer of an anti-pathogenic agent to the inner and outer surfaces of the working end-site. The sterilizing tool may be frictionally engaged with and retained on the working end-site until removed and the end-site is ready for use. The sterilizing tool is intended for a one time, single use, disposable application.

Abstract: A perspiration wipe made of a foam material has a base member which has a substantially rectangular bottom surface, a front surface that is shorter than the back surface, and a curved top surface that extends the front surface to the back surface. The front and back surfaces are substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface and a perspiration absorbing material is located on the top surface. The base member is adapted to be attached to the shoulder or sleeve of a garment or directly to a person's arm or shoulder for removing perspiration from a user's brow and face without using his/her hands.

Abstract: Personal hygiene devices designed to aid physically impaired persons to clean their own recto-genital area following urination, defecation, menstruation, or sweating. The devices include an elongated flexible strip made from one or two elongated individual sheets affixed together and of a length sufficient to extend between the user's legs and of a width sufficient to generally cover the recto-genital area. The strip has an absorbent middle portion for engaging the user's recto-genital area and respective dependent end portions having respective thumb holes therethrough for easy gripping in-hand. An absorbent pad is positioned at the middle portion retained by the individual sheets to increase the absorbency thereof. The device is used by gripping the end portions in-hand optionally using the thumb holes with the middle portion extending between the user's legs.

Abstract: A pocket pendent from a rectangular fabric such as a towel provides means for storage of small objects, such as soap. The rectangle with the pendent pocket may also have side closure means on the rectangle so placed that a carrier can be formed from said rectangle and the pocket is positioned inside the carrier.

Abstract: A cleaning system adapted for cleaning a surface while maintaining the surface at a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface is disclosed. The cleaning system includes a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition is adapted to withstand a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface. Also, the cleaning composition includes one or more solvents, one or more surfactants, and one or more alkalinity sources or one or more acidity sources. The substrate includes a material and is adapted to communicate the cleaning composition to the soiled surface. Also, the substrate is adapted to withstand a temperature up to the operating temperature of the surface and the cleaning composition at least during the communication of the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A cleaning cloth apparatus and method therefore capable of being coupled to an article of clothing, such as a hat, necktie, jacket lab coat or the like at one end so that the other end can be used to clean a pair of glasses or other glass-type surface.