Abstract: Articles designed to clean/refresh soiled fabrics are improved by means of texturing at least one surface and/or by applying tackiness agents. In use, the articles rub against the fabrics, whereupon lint removed from the fabrics is trapped and retained by the tackiness agent. Refolding of the articles during use is substantially minimized by imparting texture to one or more of the article's surfaces.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cleaning device for casing components of electronic devices such as laptop computers, keyboards, monitors and such which are susceptible to dust. The device has a cuboidal block (10) made of a flexible material which on its underside, which is the surface of the block intended to contact the surface being cleaned, has a large number of incisions (14) which run crossways and form flexible fins (16) which can be deflected outward toward both sides. When the device is in use the fins spread and create slits (22) to collect dust. The incisions preferentially stretch over two thirds of the height of the block and run virtually parallel to its sides, so that the fins have a rectangular cross-section. The block is preferentially made of a soft foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a butterfly mop having an elongate shaft with a channel body disposed at one end of the shaft, the channel body having first and second leg portions defining a channel therebetween, the mop further having a mop element including a foldable, compressible, liquid-absorbent member. The mop element and channel body are hingedly movable along a hinge line relative to one another, whereby the mop element may be drawn into the channel causing the mop element to fold along a transverse axis and to become compressed between the channel body leg portions. A manual actuation mechanism includes a handle and a tension rod connecting the handle to one of the mop element and channel body for effecting relative hinged movement thereof. The mop element preferably includes plural pairs of apertures for allowing mounting of the mop element to variously sized mop element supports.

Abstract: An improved mop which is equipped with a long handle, a connector, a torsion spring, a rivet, a securing ring, a coarse sponge, a soft sponge, a fixing seat, a washer ring, a sucking plate and a screen housing. The front end of the long handle is provided with bifurcated connecting lugs each having a pivot hole so as to permit the bifurcated connector to be pivotally fixed to the handle. An externally threaded journal end is disposed at the bottom of the connector. The securing ring of a proper thickness sandwiched between the soft and coarse sponge is provided with a tubular central hole with internal threads defined therein so as to permit the connector to be removably engaged with the securing ring. The fixing seat is tubular in shape and has an opened end with an engagement cavity defined at the closed bottom end thereof so as to permit the sucking plate provided with a raised block, a pull piece disposed at a periphery edge thereof to be engaged with a pulling cord.

Abstract: A back washing assembly for allowing the user to wash their back and other hard to reach areas with minimal effort. The back washing assembly includes a backing member designed for coupling to a shower wall, and a scrubbing portion coupled to the backing member such that the scrubbing portion faces outwardly from the shower wall, the scrubbing portion facilitates scrubbing portions of the users body.

Abstract: The invention is a cleaning tool housing assembly and a replaceable cleaning assembly. The manifold, in combination with a fluid intake element, also delivers fluid (under pressure through holes in the manifold located in a longitudinal channel) to a sponge. Two spaced apart fluid barriers are longitudinally disposed in the sponge. As fluid is introduced into the center of the sponge, between the fluid barriers, the fluid travels toward the opposite surface of the sponge. The fluid is prevented from traveling laterally due to the fluid barriers. As vacuum pressure, negative pressure, is exerted on the outer portions of the sponge (on each side of the fluid barriers), fluid is pulled back through the sponge, through the manifold and through the nozzles into the hollow housing body.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mop wherein a cylindrical member is fixed in a groove of a sponge. The cylindrical member has a smaller length than the sponge and a flat surface located midway between a first end and second ends thereof. The flat surface is located in a same horizontal plane as first and seconds lands defined by the groove in the sponge. A single screw is turned into the cylindrical member at the center of the flat surface and a handle is turned onto the screw until an end of the handle engages the flat surface. A roller with a smaller diameter than the diameter of the cylindrical member has a first axial projection, which is located in a first opening in a strap, and a second axial projection which is in a second opening in the strap. The strap is flexed and the first and second axial projections on the cylindrical member are located in third and fourth openings in the strap such that the roller and cylindrical member are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A surface treating device includes a material of sponge or brush fur that constitutes a treating portion, a plastic holder having a fitting groove, and a pair of plastic plates having inside clamping structures. The pair of plastic plates with one end of the material clamped between the inside clamping structures thereof are forced into and fixed in the fitting groove of the plastic holder.

Abstract: A device with a handle, for securing a sponge, mesh sponge or other medium with a string or cord attached, and used for the purpose of bathing, massaging or applying a substance to ones body and more precisely to ones back or other hard to reach areas of the body. An improved back and/or body scrubber which holds a common mesh sponge or similar item, and allows for its quick installation and removal. The invention is comprised of a handle (7), which acts as a housing to contain plug (2), spring (3), finger pilot (4), finger (5), and pusher (6). Along with cap (9), these components work together as a spring-loaded unit for the purpose of pulling and holding a mesh sponge, or similar item, by its string or cord, into head (1) through a slot in the side of head (1). The purpose of the bell or cone shaped head (1) is to gather and push forward the folds or surfaces, of a mesh sponge or similar item, creating a wide and stable surface suitable for scrubbing or washing ones body.

Abstract: A tool for providing treatment to an uneven surface such as for applying paint or for sanding. The uneven surface may be a latticework panel or a trellis structure. The tool has a base (1) with a planar first work surface (20) and an elongate protrusion (21) on the base providing a second work surface (21) substantially parallel to the first work surface. Both the work surfaces are covered with an appropriate coating such as a paint applying material (6). There may also be a third work surface between the other work surfaces normal to them.

Abstract: An inexpensive, portable golf ball cleaning device which provides a readily accessible means for cleaning a golf ball at any time and at any point on the golf course. The golf ball cleaning device includes a ball cleaning pad removably attachable to a golfer at a position which is readily accessible and convenient for wiping or swiping a golf ball on the pad yet does not interfere with the golfer's swing. In the preferred embodiments, a towel or plurality of towels are attached to the device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a hand held scrubber or polisher possessing an ergonomically designed handle, a base plate to which the handle is attached, and a cleaning element that can be removed and replaced. The invention provides for a device that can be used with both comfort and efficiency, in the process of cleaning. Both the handle and the cleaning element can be changed for varying jobs or after they become worn or uncomfortable.

Abstract: A flexible body cleansing brush with angularly-adaptable head is provided having an elongated, tubular body with a rubber handle positioned at one end, and an applicator/cleansing sponge located at an opposite end. A flexible elastomeric tubular coupler flexibly adjoins a primary arm to an extension arm. The flexible elastomeric coupler allows the extension arm to move pivotally, with unlimited angular relation with respect to the primary arm. The applicator/cleansing sponge is fabricated of a polysulfone/polyurethane conjugate foam which allows the sponge to retain dimensional stability when in contact with a cleansing agent, and is also durable.

Abstract: A mesh brush has a handle and a mesh sponge is fixed to one side of the head of the handle. The head of the handle flares out from and is wider than a grasping portion of the handle. The particular attachment between the mesh sponge and the head of the handle is accomplished by wrapping a cord around the mesh sponge and threading the cord through multiple eyelets distributed around the head. A rim around the perimeter of the head produces a recess on one side thereof. The portion of the cord looped around the mesh sponge fits within the perimeter of the head and can be at least partially recessed within the head.

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: The bath scrubber includes an open resilient layer of loops of filaments of flexible, synthetic organic thermoplastic resin a rigid of flexible resin backing and releasable wall mounting means such as mini suction cups. The resin materials can contain antibacterial and antifungal agents.

Abstract: A mopping system for facilitating mopping of a desired surface to be cleaned. The mopping system comprising a base framework supporting a fluid dispensing container and a fluid collection container. The mopping system further including a wringing mechanism supported by the base framework, and the wringing system is coupled to the fluid dispensing container for receiving a cleaning fluid therefrom and facilitate cleaning of a mopping assembly when located within the wringing mechanism. The wringing mechanism is coupled to a collection container for conveying collected fluid from the wringing mechanism to the collection container. A filter is located, between the wringing mechanism and the collection container, to filter the fluid wrung from the mopping assembly prior to discharge the wrung fluid in the collection container. The positions of the collection container and the dispensing container can be reversed, once the collection container is substantially full of collected fluid.

Abstract: A swab for cleaning electrical and particularly fiber optic connectors includes an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The swab includes a wrapped foam cleaning end. The wrapped foam cleaning end is formed from an elongated strip of microporous foam that is spiral wound about the cleaning end of the handle and is formed having a substantially flat cleaning end. A method for making the swab is also disclosed.

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.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning head of surface-contact memory card slot mainly includes a base and a sheeted cleaning element spread over an upper and/or a lower side of a front portion of the base. When the base is inserted into the surface-contact memory card slot just like a general memory card, the cleaning element on the base is in contact with and wipes elastic contact plates provided in the head of the memory card slot to thereby clean surfaces of the elastic contact plates.

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: An applicator for decorating finger nails by applying nail polish to the finger nails is described. The applicator consists of an elongated member having a first end and a handle portion. A foam applicator is formed on the first end of the elongated member. The foam applicator is adapted to produce a non-uniform application of nail polish on the finger nails. Perferably, the foam applicator is made from a foam material having a non-uniform density and a non-uniform cell structure. Natural sponge makes an excellent material for constructing foam applicators for the present invention. The applicator may also include a nail polish applicator pad adapted to apply the nail polish in a substantially uniform fashion.

Abstract: A damp-wiping cloth (e.g., a sponge or the like) from a foam body of flexible foam material, the foam body (2) being interspersed with foam strips (3) whose hardness is greater than the hardness of the foam body (2).

Abstract: A cleaning sponge roller is made of a polyvinyl acetal-based porous sponge having elasticity in a wet state and comprises a generally cylindrical roll body and a plurality of protrusions molded integrally on the periphery of the roll body. The cleaning sponge roller rotatingly cleans a material to be cleaned by contacting the top portions of the protrusions with the surface of the material and brushing off polishing residues found on the surface of the material. Each of the protrusions has a tapered protruding base portion extending from the periphery of the roll body, and a protruding end portion having almost the same sectional shape from the top end surface of the protruding base portion to the top portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiping cleaner comprising a porous material of an open-cell structure having a density of 5 to 50 kg/m3, a tensile strength of 0.6 to 1.6 kg/cm2, an elongation at break of 8 to 20%, and cell number of 80 to 300 cells/25 mm and having a surface wherein upon wiping, particles are peeled from the wiping surface by friction.

Abstract: Multilayer disposable pads for use as wipes or applicators in various applications, including the cosmetic and personal care fields and the medical field. The pads include an absorbent base pad and a flexible handle attached either to an intermediate barrier layer or to the base pad. To form the handle, handle forming material is mechanically folded, employing a pleating/folding machine, prior to being adhered to the barrier layer or to the base pad. In one embodiment, the handle includes a graspable portion made of two facing segments which may be joined along a distal folded edge, and two handle attached portions respectively joined to the facing segments along fold lines.

Abstract: A sponge mop (10) having unique features such as squeegee left lever slide flexible member (18LAA) and squeegee right lever slide flexible member (18RAA) permitting the user to mop a horizontal floor while concurrently cleaning a vertical baseboard.

Abstract: A swiveling handle is attached to a square, rectangular, or oval curved base plate, with curvature selected to match the curvature of a vehicle tire sidewall. A pad containing the liquid or gel to be applied to a tire is attached to the underside of the curved base plate in order to contact the tire sidewall, so that one quick circular motion of the operator's hand applies the liquid or gel uniformly to the entire sidewall of the tire. A matching holder with a curved sponge or pad for resaturating the pad on the curved base plate may be included.

Abstract: A scrubbing device that allows a user to scrub or massage his or her back while taking a shower or a bath without the use of the user's hands and without arm movement, said scrubbing device comprising a scrubbing pad, at least two spaced apart suction cups for detachably attaching the scrubbing pad to a shower wall or the side of a tub, a plurality of screws for attaching the suction cups to the scrubbing pad, and a plurality of separators.

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 scrubber for cleaning a baby bottle nipple is comprised of a handle and a rod rotatably and removably attached to said handle. The rod is attached to a clip having tangs, removably attached to each other and securing a conical scrubbing material therebetween. The tangs and the scrubbing material are received within a baby bottle nipple for scrub cleaning the baby bottle nipple as the handle of the scrubber apparatus is rotated.

Abstract: A wheel cleaning device formed with an elongated handle and projecting stem. A resilient pad on such stem formed with segments stepped down in transverse cross section toward the distal end of such stem.

Abstract: A semiconductor cleaning device having a substantially cylindrical roller body made of polyvinyl acetal with a smooth outer surface and uniform material porosity having a mean flow pore pressure ranging from about 0.30 PSI to about 0.35 PSI with 95% of its pores ranging from 7 to 40 microns in size and a wet flow rate ranging from about 80.0 L/min to about 7.0 L/min.

Abstract: A paint brush assembly is provided that has a handle subassembly that is detachably engageable with a paint applicator subassembly, such as a bristle pack. The rear portion of the paint applicator assembly is provided with a handle connector and the forward end portion of the handle subassembly is provided with a tool connector. The handle connector is detachably associated with the tool connector by slidably inserting the handle connector into the tool connector. During the inserting, end portions of each one of a pair of resilient arms in the handle connector become reversibly engaged and interlocked with a different window provided in the tool connector. Manual depression of the handle connector's exposed arm end portions in the windows releases the arms from engagement with the tool connector windows, and permits slidable separation of the handle connector from the tool connector.

Abstract: An absorbent soap-containing device for holding and using soap without making a mess. The absorbent soap-containing device includes a container including a dome-shaped shell member having an open bottom and also having a compartment therein, and also including a bowl-shaped shell member having an open top and a compartment therein with the shell members being closable and fastenable upon one another and being adapted to store solid soap in the compartments thereof.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mop wherein a cylindrical member is fixed in a groove of a sponge The cylindrical member has a smaller length than the sponge and a flat surface located midway between a first end and second ends thereof. The flat surface is located in a same horizontal plane as first and seconds lands defined by the groove in the sponge. A single screw is turned into the cylindrical member at the center of the flat surface and a handle is turned onto the screw until an end of the handle engages the flat surface. A roller with a smaller diameter than the diameter of the cylindrical member has a first axial projection, which is located in a first opening in a strap, and a second axial projection which is in a second opening in the strap. The strap is flexed and the first and second axial projections on the cylindrical member are located in third and fourth openings in the strap such that the roller and cylindrical member are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A multi-purpose back brush including a shaft portion comprised of an upper segment and a lower segment. The upper segment and the lower segment each have an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the lower segment is secured to the lower end of the upper segment creating an angle of about forty degrees. A scrubbing brush portion is provided that is securable to the upper end of the upper segment of the shaft portion. The scrubbing brush portion includes a cylindrical portion dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the upper segment of the shaft portion. A sponge portion is provided that is securable to the upper end of the upper segment of the shaft portion. The sponge portion includes a cylindrical portion dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the upper segment of the shaft portion.

Abstract: A method of molding a plastic brace into a sponge mop head and an apparatus for retaining a sponge mop head within a plastic brace. The method and apparatus includes a sponge assembly for use with wringer-type mops which include a sponge mop head firmly held by a plastic brace thereto. The brace is provided with a plurality of stitching members for retaining the sponge mop head within the plastic brace. The brace has an attachment member for operative attachment in a simple manner to the wringer-type sponge mop.

Abstract: A bath brush assembly is detachably mountable to a wall of a shower or bathtub. The bath brush assembly includes a frame and a bore extending therethrough. A sponge or a plurality of bristles are attached to the frame and extend into the bore such that a stroke victim or handicapped person may clean one of their appendages by moving their appendage against the sponge.

Abstract: A sponge holding block of a sponge mop is made of aluminium by extrusion and is formed of a main connection plate and two side plates extending downward from two sides of the main connection plate. The main connection plate is provided with a protruded portion which is in turn provided with a plurality of connection holes engageable with fastening screws.

Abstract: A swab for cleaning electrical and particularly fiber optic connectors includes an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The swab includes a wrapped foam cleaning end. The wrapped foam cleaning end is formed from an elongated strip of microporous foam that is spiral wound about the cleaning end of the handle and is formed having a substantially flat cleaning end. A method for making the swab is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wheel cleaning device formed with an elongated handle and projecting stem. A resilient pad on such stem formed with segments stepped down in transverse cross section toward the distal end of such stem.

Abstract: A latch to secure a detachable sponge to a sponge mop head comprises a pair of opposed tabs separated by a void. The upper and lower portions of each pair are spaced to fit closely within corresponding apertures in the mop head, while the central portion ramps outward such that the dimension between the opposed tab ramps is larger than the aperture opening. Each tab is centrally locate on a beam, the beam extending a short distance beyond either end of the tab until it interconnects with a sponge backing plate. This short section of beam beyond each end of each tab twists or rotates torsionally when the tabs are squeezed together to secure or detach the sponge to the mop head. A latch is located near each end of the sponge.

Abstract: The invention is a cleaning tool housing assembly and a replaceable cleaning assembly. The manifold, in combination with a fluid intake element, also delivers fluid (under pressure through holes in the manifold located in a longitudinal channel) to a sponge. Two spaced apart fluid barriers are longitudinally disposed in the sponge. As fluid is introduced into the center of the sponge, between the fluid barriers, the fluid travels toward the opposite surface of the sponge. The fluid is prevented from traveling laterally due to the fluid barriers. As vacuum pressure, negative pressure, is exerted on the outer portions of the sponge (on each side of the fluid barriers), fluid is pulled back through the sponge, through the manifold and through the nozzles into the hollow housing body.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispensing container #1 that holds and dispenses liquid soap from a soap receptacle area #10. A sponge caddy area in the rear of the container #1 is comprised of a container sponge caddy partition #4, the left side of container #2, the right side of container #3 and the container floor #6. Removable #13 lid covers the soap receptable area. Lid #3 also covers, from above, the recessed sponge caddy area. When a sponge #9 or other cleaning pad is placed in the sponge caddy area, it is hidden from view from the front, from above, and from the left and right sides. The recessed sponge caddy area receives, organizes, holds and stores a kitchen sponge #9 or other cleaning pad, hidden from view as described above, and is accessible from the rear of container #1 thus a sponge #9 can easily be placed for storage and retrieved for use.

Abstract: An electro-static dissipating swab has an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and defining a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The cleaning head end defines a securing region. The handle is formed from an electro-static dissipative material. A cleaning tip is formed from an electro-static dissipative material and is secured to the handle cleaning head end. The handle and cleaning tip define a longitudinal axis. The swab, in a dry state, dissipates a static electrical charge from a charge plate having a 20 picofarad capacitance at a charge of 1000 volts to a charge of less than 10 volts in less than about 500 milliseconds, and in a wetted state dissipates a static electrical charge from a charge plate having a 20 picofarad capacitance at a charge of 1000 volts to a charge of less than 10 volts in less than about 100 milliseconds.

Abstract: A cleaning device for use in a substrate cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a cleaning member brought into contact with a surface of a substrate to be cleaned, and a cleaning member holding mechanism for holding the cleaning member. The cleaning member holding mechanism includes a holding member (sleeve) having a lower portion split into a plurality of chuck jaws, and a ring member fitted onto the outer periphery of the holding member. An end portion of the cleaning member is inserted into an insertion hole formed by the chuck jaws, and the ring member is fitted onto the outer periphery of the holding member, thereby holding the cleaning member with the chuck jaws. That is, the cleaning member holding mechanism has a collet chuck structure.

Abstract: Clean room cleaning articles such as PVA sponge brushes and pre-saturated wipers are packaged in a sealed container with a de-ionized water containing around 0.05 to 1% hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for cleaning contact lenses comprising a deformable, non-abrasive material having an enzyme enriched layer for contact with the optical surfaces of the lenses. While in contact with the optical surfaces, the contaminants on the lens surfaces are enzymatically removed. Upon separation of the lenses and the deformable material, substantially all of the enzymes are retained on the deformable material, largely eliminating the need to perform additional operations to inactivate the enzymes or otherwise rid the lenses of residual enzymatic matter.

Abstract: A swab for cleaning electrical and particularly fiber optic connectors includes an elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a cleaning head end and a grasping end. The swab includes a wrapped foam cleaning end. The wrapped foam cleaning end is formed from an elongated strip of microporous foam that is spiral wound about the cleaning end of the handle and is formed having a substantially flat cleaning end. A method for making the swab is also disclosed.