Abstract: A cap formed of terry cloth fabric is dimensioned to fit over the head of a sponge mop and cover its sponge element as well as the peripheral edges of a sponge element attachment plate. The terry cloth fabric includes loose cotton loops projecting from both sides of a ground farbic. An elastic band is carried in a peripheral hem to gather the edges of the cap over the top of the attachment plate and assure a snug fit.

Abstract: A device composed of a clear plastic cover, supported by a ribbed framework which is attached to a collar all of which define a cavity. The collar has at least one large aperture for receiving an appendage to be groomed within the cavity. The cover is provided with slits for receiving the hands of an individual conducting a grooming service. A vacuum hose for collecting unwanted material produced during grooming is also included within the cavity.

Abstract: A cover for a portable appliance that includes a body section having a bottom surface disposed adjacent a floor when the appliance is in use, a top surface opposite the bottom section and a side surface between and connecting the top and bottom sections. The cover includes a removable bonnet for substantially covering the top surface and side surface of the body section and being capable of absorbing mechanical energy. The cover further includes a retaining device for removably retaining the removable bonnet to the body section of the appliance. The retaining device is capable of holding the bonnet at a fixed spaced relationship to the bottom of the body section of the appliance to establish a pre-determined spacing between the cover and the floor when the appliance is disposed on the floor.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant elastic cloth which exhibits excellent dust pickup and dust retention is disclosed. A dust mop head cover may be formed from the cloth fabric. The dust mop head cover may be secured to the mop head without fasteners.

Abstract: A convertible dusting and cleaning brush for venetian blinds and the like having a brush frame with a handle thereupon, said frame mounting a plurality of juxtaposed, finger-like, bristle dusting brushes extending longitudinally therefrom. Demountably associated with each of said brushes is a cleaning adapter whose outer diameter is substanially equal to the outer diameter of the dusting brushes and which incorporates an elongated bore adapted to receive the filaments of the elongated brush when the cleaning adapter is installed thereupon. As the installation takes place, the filaments of the brush compressed to impart a frictional grip by the filaments upon the wall of the bore of the cleaning adapter, thus preventing the inadvertent dislocation of the cleaning adapter from operative relationship with the associated brush. Positive detent means is also provided on the frame to hold the adapter on the brush.

Abstract: A brush assembly for cleaning the bore of a cannon. The assembly includes a cylindrically-shaped brush (46) supported on front and rear plates (22, 24). An assembly shaft (30) extends through the plate, the center of the brush and through the rear plate. A threaded collar (36) is connected to the rear of the assembly shaft for receiving a ramming shaft (42). A conically-shaped centering element (58) is disposed over the threaded collar and is provided with an opening for accommodating the ramming shaft. The centering element realigns the brush with the bore thereby permitting the brush assembly to be pulled back through the barrel (72) without the necessity of manually recentering the assembly with the bore.

Abstract: A preferably molded plastic brush frame extends transversely having an integral longitudinally extending, curvilinear handle and mounts a multiplicity of side by side, finger-like, preferably bristle brushes extending longitudinally therefrom. A preferably molded plastic cover closed at the bottom and side walls, and open at the top is dimensioned for receiving the brushes and a portion of the transverse frame downwardly therein to telescopically enclose the brushes. The cover extends longitudinally downwardly a greater distance than the brushes so as to form a dust chamber therein beneath the brushes. Preferably snap-fasteners are mounted transversely centrally between the frame portion and the cover at opposite sides thereof selectively engageable for retaining the frame portion and brushes in the cover and permitting shaking of the assembly to deposit dust from the brushes into the cover and dust chamber.

Abstract: A protective cover for a toothbrush, the cover being intended for use once only. The cover has one part adapted to enclose a part of the toothbrush handle and another part adapted to enclose the toothbrush head. That part of the cover surrounding the brushing head is, if required, also constructed with brushing means having a continuous brushing surface. A cover formed in this way can also be used in combination with an ordinary toothbrush, or with a toothbrush whose brushing head comprises a suitable soft member. That part of the cover which surrounds the brushing head is substantially secured against movement relatively to the brushing head.

Abstract: A mop having a parallelepiped body of which the front and the rear surfaces extend downwardly and forwardly, and a rod handle fixed to the top of the parallelepiped body. The rod handle is so arranged that the rod handle extends in a plane parallel with the front surface of the parallelepiped body. In the under surface of the parallelepiped body, there are attached a plurality of elastic strands under and by which is held a wiping cloth.

Abstract: A novel dual purpose golf club head cover that not only serves to protect a club head from rusting, and becoming scratched or chipped, but also provides an ample skirt of absorptive material that the golfer can use for wiping his ball, club or hands. This invention finds particular application in connection with putters, for when on the green and his ball is in need of cleaning, the golfer can clean his ball as well as his putter without soiling his clothing, despite the fact that he is separated from the golf cart and the towel customarily found thereon.