Abstract: A shower unit is disclosed, including a compressor for producing high-pressure air for used with a water supply; a rotator driven by the high-pressure air; an injector positioned near the rotator to inject tap water; and a cleaning unit driven directly by the rotator. The inventive shower unit also includes a grip portion having the rotator and the injector, a switch for operating the rotator, and a valve for controlling the flow of the water sprayed through the injector.

Abstract: A portable device for washing drinking glasses includes a hollow tubular handle containing a rotary shaft, drive motor, and dry cell battery. A circular sponge cleaning element is attached to the external end of the rotary shaft for cleaning the interior surface of a drinking glass enclosing the sponge element. The hollow handle provides a storage chamber for liquid detergent that can be delivered through an axial passage in the shaft to the sponge element. Handle construction is simplified by forming the handle in two sections split on the handle longitudinal axis; a single gasket is interposed in the plane of the split to seal the longitudinal joint between the two handle sections.

Abstract: A cleaning device has a housing, and a turbine drive located in the housing and rotatable under the action of water flowing into the housing, the turbine drive including two rotors connected with one another so that under the action of water flowing through the housing the rotors are rotated together.

Abstract: A body lotion applicator including a housing with a handle portion and a head portion. Further provided is a rotating lotion applicator assembly situated within the head portion of the housing including a lotion applicator pad. Also situated within the head portion of the housing is a driving motor adapted for effecting the rotation of the lotion applicator pad upon the actuation thereof. A battery is situated within the handle portion of the housing in electrical communication with the motor via a pair of wires for actuating the motor. Also provided is a mercury switch employed to allow actuation of the motor only when the applicator is situated upright.

Abstract: The invention is a hand held golf club cleaner that utilizes a common plunger to apply power to a motor that rotates a cleaning brush, and to pump a cleaning fluid from a reservoir inside the golf club cleaner onto the golf club head. A set of gears reduces the speed of brush rotation from the speed of the motor to provide greater brush rotational torque.

Abstract: A portable shampoo device includes a handle housing having a battery-containing region and a cleaning-fluid containing region preferably including a pump for the selectable ejection of quantities of the cleaning fluid. The portable shampoo device also includes a motor housing including a multi-speed direct current motor having a power shaft output. The motor is in electrical communication with electrodes of the battery-containing region of the handle housing. Various different cleaning and drying brushes may be selectably coupled to a distal end of the power shaft output.

Abstract: A multipurpose motorized cordless scrub cleaning machine is disclosed and is intended to reduce the effort in scrub cleaning jobs around the house or the work places for general cleaning by the usage of rotating pads or brushes. Water and detergent are conveniently supplied into the pads to clean dishes and perform scrub rinsing, too. It could also perform polishing and sanding jobs depending on the setting used in each function, and it could also carry an egg beater accessory.

Abstract: This invention is a new water-powered random orbital power cleaner in which the orbital head rotates in a completely random orbit on which it spins. In addition, this invention involves a foam or bristled shroud which fits around the plastic shell of this invention in order to buff and protect the item being washed, buffed, polished or cleaned with the orbital head.

Abstract: An automatic shoe polisher includes a casing having an internal chamber for a rechargeable battery and a liquid cartridge. A pair of doors provide for access to the battery and liquid cartridge. The door for the liquid cartridge is provided with a protrusion or biasing element to maintain the position of the liquid cartridge in the casing. A motor assembly is connected to a pinion which coacts with a shaft assembly to drive the cleaning/polishing element which is mounted to the shaft by a universal coupling. The coupling permits the polishing element to be pivoted about the shaft. A spring is arranged around the shaft to bias the shaft. A valve with an inlet is arranged on the shaft to move into the chamber so that the polishing fluid is directed through the shaft to the polishing element.

Abstract: A primary fluid, e.g. water, and auxiliary fluid, e.g. soap, dispensing scrubber apparatus includes a pistol-shaped housing which has a hand-grip portion and a scrubber-holder portion. A primary fluid conveyance assembly includes, in sequence, an inlet end, a pre-valve conduit, a valve assembly, a post-valve conduit, and an outlet end. A flexible hose has one end connected to the inlet end of the primary fluid conveyance assembly and has another end which includes a faucet connector. Rechargeable batteries are housed within the housing and power a DC motor. A trigger-containing switch assembly is connected between the motor and the batteries. A drive shaft is connected to the motor, and a scrubber head is connected to the drive shaft. A spray nozzle is connected to the outlet end of the post-valve conduit. The drive shaft is hollow and forms a portion of the post-valve conduit of the primary fluid conveyance assembly.

Abstract: A receiving side handle is provided for receiving and supporting a liquid rubbing compound dispenser from a hand-held buffing machine of the type having a threaded side handle bore. The receiving side handle is interchangeable with original equipment threaded side handles. In this way, the receiving side handle retrofits hand-held buffing machines to enable a buffing machine operator to dispense liquid rubbing compound on a surface while maintaining an uninterrupted grip on a retrofitted buffing machine. The receiving side handle includes a handle frame attached to a threaded rod for mounting the handle frame to a hand-held buffing machine. In addition, the receiving side handle includes a coupling structure defined by a portion of the handle frame, the coupling structure being provided for receiving and coupling a liquid compound dispenser to the handle frame.

Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to a motor-driven hand-held massaging device for body massage, with a cosmetic or medical massaging substance optionally fed in and consists of a housing with a grip part, a storage chamber for the massaging substance, and a massaging means. In particular the present invention is an inexpensive motor-driven hand-held massaging device, use of which guarantees a more effective massaging action and convenient handling of massaging substances. The device includes a hand-held massaging device with a plurality of rotating massaging brushes 11 and the massaging substance is able to be fed to the individual massaging brushes 11 at controllable intervals.

Abstract: A power driven dental toothbrush mechanism is provided having a suitable power source such as a water turbine motor or an electric motor operating through a drive shaft and gear train assembly to accomplish controlled rotation of a plurality of gear driven bristle tufts. A brush head assembly is releasably connected to a motor housing structure and defines an internal gear chamber within which is located a plurality of bristle tuft gears and drive gears therefor. The toothbrush mechanism incorporates a flushing water supply passage in communication with a water inlet source and which transitions the joint between the brush head and housing structure and opens into the internal gear chamber. The brush head and housing structure also define a flushing water exhaust passage in communication with the internal gear chamber of the brush head opposite the flushing water inlet.

Abstract: A water driven cleaning device has a housing having a water inlet, a water outlet and a chamber located between the water inlet and the water outlet, a cleaning tool, a rotor connected with the cleaning tool and arranged in the housing so that when water passes through the housing from the water inlet to the water outlet through the chamber the rotor is rotated by the water and therefore the cleaning tool connected with the rotor rotate as well, the rotor having a plurality of vanes which are arranged at a side facing the water outlet of the housing.

Abstract: A plaque removing device adaptable to a water supply and which includes a flexible conduit, an interchangeable toothbrush, a plurality of bristles, and a rinse reservoir. The flexible conduit contains a rinse conduit and at least one water conduit. The flexible conduit has a flexible conduit first end that is connectable to the water supply and a flexible conduit second end. The interchangeable toothbrush has an interchangeable toothbrush head portion and contains a rinse passageway that communicates with the water conduit and at least one water passageway that communicates with the at least one water conduit. The toothbrush is disconnectingly attached to the flexible conduit second end so that the interchangeable toothbrush can be changed for user preference. The plurality of bristles are located on the toothbrush head portion and communicate with both the rinse passageway and the at least one water passageway.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated toothbrush in which the flow of water from a faucet through the toothbrush handle and into the head produces rotation of a plurality of bristles mounted in the head, the bristles also being mounted for limited axially movement, and including a device for regulating the water pressure within the head to thereby assure the proper rotation of the bristles. The toothbrush may also include a siphoning tube operated by the suction created when water passes into the toothbrush, one end of the tube being inserted into the user's mouth and the other in a discharge basin. The siphoning tube may also be fitted with a mouth rinse fluid cup to introduce small amounts of fluid into the user's mouth during the brushing.

Abstract: The invention relates to toothbrushes and particularly with toothbrushes for bedridden patients. Cleaning of the teeth of bedridden patients is particularly difficult and especially the rinsing of the mouth. It is an object of the present invention to provide a toothbrush that overcomes this difficulty, an objective that is met by a construction comprising a bristled head and a handle, there being a fluid supply associated with the handle and having an outlet emerging in the bristles on the toothbrush head, the fluid supply being connectable to a source of fluid, and there being a separate fluid disposal associated with the handle having an inlet associated with the bristles on the toothbrush head and to direct spent fluid away from the bristle head.

Abstract: A portable hand held cleaning device is adapted to receive various cleaning implements, such as bristle brushes, abrasive wheels, chisels, and the like, into a tool engaging member. The tool engaging member is preferably operable by a rechargeable battery to selectively rotate and/or reciprocate at varying speeds. The rechargeable battery is included in a housing. The tool engaging member is preferably displaceable to improve the efficiency of the cleaning device in hard to reach areas. The housing may further include plumbing and a pump for delivering fluid from a cleansing fluid container to a discharge proximate the cleaning tool engaging member.

Abstract: An automatic massager and washer includes a base housing having a frontal rounded portion and a rear handle portion. A water pressure turbine is mounted in an upper center cavity formed in the frontal portion. Upper recesses are spaced around a center hollow post in the upper center cavity. A hollow post is provided in each recess for mounting a massaging wheel covered with a brush. A large gear is fixed on the center hollow post which rotates with the turbine when water flows through turbine blades formed at an outer circumference of the turbine. The large gear engages and rotates small gears fixed on bottom ends of locating rods of the massaging wheels. An oozing cap covers the top of the center post for emitting bathing milk stored in a chamber formed under the upper center cavity of the base and is actuated by an air push button fixed in the rear portion of the base housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a deposit of gum or other sticky substance from a carpet or other flat surface including in combination, a body adapted for upright use and terminated by spaced-apart top and bottom ends, an electric drive motor including a rotatable drive shaft mounted in the lower half of the body to create a low center of gravity to the upright body, a flat bottom brush interconnected the drive shaft and extending below the lower body terminal end, a fluid reservoir for holding an inventory of liquid gum remover attached to the body including a conduit extending toward the brush and device for delivering a controllable charge of liquid to the deposit, handle device extending outward from the upper half of the body to manipulate the body in upright position over the deposit, including device for energizing the motor to spin the brush, and a sleeve slidably mounted coaxial with the bottom end of the body and arranged to extend outward and beyond the brush, having a planar bottom parallel to the plan

Abstract: A water operated rotatable scrubbing brush device which generates considerable scrubbing torque, without the use of gearing or diverting the majority of the water driving the device away from the brush and out of the device. The device has a two-way water flow valve that permits the operator to select between a rotatable scrubbing brush mode, wherein liquid cleaning solution will also be dispensed to the scrubbing brush, and a rinse mode, wherein clean rinse water, without cleaning solution, will be dispensed without driving the scrubbing brush, to rinse off the item being scrubbed.

Abstract: A new and improved buffing appliance is disclosed comprising a housing, a buffing wheel supported for rotation on the housing, an impeller inside the housing for causing rotation of the buffing wheel, a fluid source coupled to the housing for driving the impeller, a delivery conduit for supplying a surface treating substance (e.g., polishing wax) to the buffing wheel coaxially through the impeller, and separate controls on the housing for controlling rotation of the impeller and delivery of the surface treating compound through the delivery conduit. In an alternative embodiment, the surface treating compound is stored in a liquid form in a canister mounted directly on the housing and including a self-contained pressurizing device for effecting delivery of the compound through the delivery conduit.

Abstract: A toothbrush system is provided which includes a handle member (14) which defines an internal handle chamber (22) for containment therein of a cleansing liquid container (28). The handle member (14) is coupled to a head housing (24) which has bristles (20) extending from it. The bristles (20) are displaceably oscillated about a central axis (16) and simultaneously are rotated about an axis which extends in a perpendicular direction to the longitudinal direction (18) and is responsive to the oscillating displacement of the bristles (20). A mechanism is provided for delivering a liquid from the handle (14) through the head member (12) and external the toothbrush system adjacent the bristles (20). In this manner, there is provided pulsating liquid flow from the toothbrush system with a combined rotation and oscillation of the toothbrush bristles (20) in a plurality of planes.

Abstract: A device for automatically washing and drying teats of generic dairy animals comprises a portable washing head whereto a teat-cleansing liquid is supplied through an interspace defined in a flexible member.

Abstract: A "U" shaped framework includes spaced parallel frame plates, with the frames formed of a memory retentent material to maintain the frame plates in a parallel relationship to receive an eyeglass lens member therebetween. Each frame plate includes a cooperating fibrous or brush member to effect cleaning of opposed surfaces of the eyeglass lens. A modification of the invention includes a fluid reservoir to direct a cleaning solution through a brush head onto an associated lens surface for enhancing cleaning of an eyeglass structure.

Abstract: A powered dental tool dispenses a liquid dentifrice from a removable and replaceable cartridge to a dental site being cleaned or otherwise treated. The tool mounts the cartridge to receive a supply of the dispensable liquid, and accommodates the removal and replacement of a spent cartridge. A removable and replaceable cartridge for supplying dispensable liquid to a dental tool is initially sealed, is readily installed in the tool with a connection to a dispensing tube, and is collapsible for emptying it. A multiple-treatment dental care system has a single power handle that operates interchangeable with a fluid dispensing spray implement, with a rotary treatment implement, and with a revolving-bristle brush implement. In addition to dispensing fluid with the spray implement, the system can dispense liquid material to the dental site being treated by way of the rotary implement and by way of the revolving brush implement.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to fluid powered brushes. A preferred embodiment is directed to a toothbrush powered by water enroute to a shower head. The toothbrush includes a handle and an operating head detachably connected thereto. A plurality of brush heads are positioned adjacent the operating head. A fluid driven impeller is disposed upstream of the outlet of the shower head. A flexible cable is connected at one end to the impeller and at the other end to the brush heads. The flexible cable rotates upon rotation of the impeller to drive the brush heads. A fluid powered toothbrush formed in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention is adapted to efficiently drive multiple brush heads. Furthermore, no fluid need be drawn off the shower to power the toothbrush.

Abstract: A turbine driven rotating brush includes a turbine enclosed in a housing having an inlet for receiving water and an outlet for discharging water flow. A port in the housing directs water onto blades of the turbine. A reduction gear transmits the torque output of the turbine to a shaft on which the brush is mounted. The turbine may be located adjacent a backstop so that water exiting the housing through the outlet is incident on the backstop. The backstop breaks up the discharge of the flow of water outwardly away from the brush for achieving different spray patterns around the brush.

Abstract: A self propelled vacuum driven swimming pool cleaner which has an outer cover or shroud which contains a vacuum driven motor connected to a reduction gear train, to rotate a brush assembly, that frictionally engages a surface to be cleaned, and propells the cleaner while scrubbing up and then vacuuming dirt and debris from the surface.

Abstract: A shower, which is incorporated with an adapter through a water pipe and an inner water tube for fastening in a water faucet to guide water to discharge from a perforated nozzle on the shower head thereof to produce fine streams of water for shower bath. A plurality of water channels are made inside the shower head and controlled by a drain cock in the handle portion of the shower head permitting flow of water to drive a swivel brush to rotate for body friction and simultaneously to discharge from the perforated nozzle so as produce fine streams of water for shower bath.

Abstract: Presented is a fluid drive motor that may be attached to a conventional garden hose, for instance, to effect reciprocating motion of a drive shaft that may be connected to a utilitarian device, such as a scrub brush. The fluid drive motor is provided with a piston assembly that responds to the pressure of the fluid to translate the piston assembly from one position to another and in so doing imposes rotational reciprocation on a drive shaft that extends out of the motor block of the fluid drive motor. The reciprocating characteristics of the piston assembly are controlled by the imposition of fluid pressure, and the imposition of fluid pressure is controlled by a valve assembly cooperating with a reciprocable magnetic bar to channel fluid under pressure alternately to opposite ends of the piston assembly.

Abstract: A hydrobrush of the type incorporating a small Pelton turbine actuated by a water jet at the pressure of the water main and which causes the rotation of a brush. The impeller (4) of said turbine is provided with a co-axial small toothed wheel (504) which is in mesh with two or more toothed wheels or satellites (5) of larger diameter, which in turn are in mesh with a crown gear (303) which surrounds them and is secured to the body (3) of said hydrobrush.

Abstract: A water-powered peeler for vegetables and the like having an axially short housing and a domed closed end suitable for pressing against the palm of the hand of the user. An abrading tool protrudes out the opposite end of the housing. Water power drives an impeller which is connected to an axle that drives the abrading tool.

Abstract: An applicator tool includes a housing for holding a disposable cartridge containing liquid such as glue, caulk or sealant. The cartridge has a flexible nozzle at one end and a plunger at another end. To dispense liquid from the cartridge, the applicator tool supplies air pressure behind the plunger to drive the plunger toward the nozzle, thereby forcing the liquid through the nozzle. To stop dispensing liquid from the cartridge, the applicator tool removes driving pressure on the plunger and clamps the nozzle between two pistons so that the liquid cannot flow through the nozzle. The applicator tool also includes a rotatable brush mounted on the housing and a pneumatic motor within the housing for rotating the brush. The tip of the cartridge nozzle extends out of the housing and into the brush, and as liquid flows out of the nozzle the rotating brush spreads the liquid onto a surface.

Abstract: A multi-function cleaner provided with three rotating shafts that are connectable with a scrubbing brush, a floor wax polisher and an air extractor vane wheel to permit the cleaner to perform the functions of scrubbing, polishing and dust extraction. The shafts are driven by a motor through a gearing arrangement to rotate the shafts at different speeds. The shaft connectable to the scrubbing brush includes a water outlet which receives water from an inlet forming part of a handle for the cleaner and the air extractor vane wheel is carried by a detachable cover provided with an extended sucker for facilitating the dust suction operation.

Abstract: A fluid driven assembly for a rotary brush comprising a housing. The housing has a top side and bottom side which converge moving toward an opposite end relative to an inlet end for fluid, thus providing a very low profile assembly, resulting in limited internal cavity space for mounting the fluid driven mechanism. Within the housing cavity is a rotary brush mounting adaptor, with affixed gear teeth, for removably mounting such a rotary brush facing out of an opening in the bottom of the housing and with the adaptor and affixed gear teeth rotating about an axis extending out of the opening. Also in the housing is a waterwheel, with affixed gear teeth, rotating about a second axis displaced toward the inlet end from the first axis. The adapter and waterwheel gear teeth are in driving engagement and water vanes on the waterwheel are axially displaced toward the top side from the adaptor and waterwheel gear teeth.

Abstract: Water-powered rotating brush device for use in a shower, having an elongated handle portion embodying a supply channel and a return channel, a flexible supply and return hose-pair connectable to the lower end of the handle, and a head portion which rotatably mounts a pair of eccentrically located gear rotors with the larger of the rotors having more teeth than the smaller, the rotors arranged so as to be positively displaced into rotary action by the flow therethrough of water under pressure. A massage brush is coupled to the larger gear rotor. A diverter valve rotatably mounted in the handle may be operated to cut off flow to the rotors and to shunt water from the supply channel directly to the return channel. A relief valve includes a spring biased piston that is displaceable by excessive pressure at the rotor head to open a relief port which allows water to by-pass the rotors and flow directly to the return channel.

Abstract: A hand spray has rotating brushes and consists of a housing with an inlet for the supply of water. In the housing an annular distribution chamber is delimited by means of a cup-shaped inner housing member, within which a turbine wheel is mounted. The turbine wheel is impinged by water flowing from the chamber through nozzles provided in the cup-shaped housing member. The turbine wheel drives the brushes via a gear transmission. In order to obtain a washing effect by means of regular jets simultaneously with the brushing effect of the rotating brushes, a circular array of holes is provided in the part of the housing facing away from the bottom of the cup-shaped housing member, the inner ends of said holes opening into the housing substantially flush with the inner side of the wall of the cup-shaped housing member, the outer ends of the holes opening directly into the open. The brushes of the hand spray are aranged within said circular array of holes.

Abstract: This invention is a motor rotary device having a pump to enhance pressure of water passing through the interior compartment of the brush. The water, while flowing through a water pipe, is allowed to mix with fluid additive and then flow out from the center portion of the brush. There is a pump located at the water pipe. When the motor rotates in a certain direction, it will allow a moveable sliding shaft to slide to a certain position to move a set of idle gears and make the pump rotate to enhance the water pressure of water pipe's water.

Abstract: A portable electrical brush having a water supply and a liquid additive container having a valve controlled outlet is installed on the casing of the brush assembly. The attachment is provided with a water pipe having a valve and an outlet device, which is connected between a hollow shaft and the water outlet of the brush assembly. A motor, a gear reduction set, and a shaft is mounted the same support plate which is secured to upper and lower casings, and a water pipe is connected between the water inlet at the shaft end and water source valve. The space formed by the upper casing and the lower casing is used for containing the above components. The motor start switch, water source valve, and liquid container valve are installed at the outside of the casing such that they can be operated directly. The brush assembly is located at the outside of the lower casing and is removable from the extended portion of the hollow shaft.

Abstract: A fluid drive assembly for a rotary brush. A fluid inlet and a nozzle are included for dispensing fluid. A waterwheel is mounted for rotation about an axis. A rotary brush rotating means is rotatably driven by the waterwheel. The waterwheel has a series of vanes peripherally disposed around the waterwheel. Each vane has a wall for receiving the dispensed fluid having a pair of unrestricted ends spaced apart in a direction transverse to the direction of rotation and a fluid diverter separates the unrestricted ends diverting the fluid striking the walls simultaneously toward the unrestricted ends.

Abstract: A portable polisher with an air pumping device. It comprises a cabinet and a base combined together in which are contained a motor decelerating construction and an air pump driven by said motor decelerating construction, a polishing wheel with a fixing disc under the base turned by a spindle connected with the motor decelerating construction and protruding through under the base. A tubing system connected with the air pump can supply compressed air both for air pumping in a tire and for polishing with sprayed liquid wax and hot air heated by a heater inside the polishing wheel.

Abstract: A fluid driven rotary scrub brush having a fluid receiving inlet, a rotatably mounted waterwheel rotated by the received fluid, a rotary brush and a rotatably mounted brush mounting adaptor rotated by the waterwheel. The brush and adaptor comprise interlocking means actuable to a locked condition for locking the brush and adaptor together responsive to movement of the brush toward the adaptor. Means is exposed for user deactuation for removal of the brush from the adaptor.

Abstract: An elongated upper housing portion is selected having top and bottom sides and, displaced towards opposite ends thereof, a substantially circular portion and a fluid inlet throat portion. A fluid driven waterwheel and a brush mounting adaptor are rotatably mounted on the bottom side substantially at the circular portion. The waterwheel and brush mounting adaptor are coupled together in driving relation with the brush adaptor facing away from the bottom side. A plastic lower housing portion is mounted in overlapping and opposed relation to the bottom side of the housing at the inlet throat portion leaving the circular portion exposed. A fluid passage is provided between the upper and lower housing portions for delivery of fluid to the waterwheel. A tubular coupling is passed around the upper and lower housing portions at the inlet throat portion.

Abstract: A water-driven scrubber device is used particularly in scrubbing wall and floor surfaces of a swimming pool or the like. The scrubber device comprises a compact housing adapted for connection to a supply of water under pressure and encasing a water-driven turbine wheel in combination with reduction gear elements for rotatively driving removable scrubber members, such as brushes. In one operational mode, a mounting yoke is carried by the housing for connection to a standard pool service utility pole to manipulate the scrubber device over pool surfaces, wherein the mounting yoke can be installed on the housing in either of two positions to permit or prevent pivoting motion relative to the housing, as desired. A retractable stabilizer wheel is also provided on the housing to facilitate accurate and smooth movement of the scrubber device over pool surfaces. In another operational mode, a portion of the housing defines a handle for easy grasping and direct manual movement of the scrubber device over pool surfaces.

Abstract: A fluid cleaning apparatus, including interchangeable fluid driven rotary scrub brush head and high pressure fluid nozzle. The scrub brush head and the nozzle each have an individual fluid inlet for receiving the fluid. A fluid supply tube provides fluid to the apparatus. A fluid passing first swivel part is provided on the fluid supply tube for passing therethrough fluid received from the supply tube. A fluid passing second swivel part is provided for mounting the head for passing received fluid to the fluid input of the head. A fluid passing third swivel part is provided for mounting the nozzle and for passing the received fluid to the fluid inlet of the nozzle. The second and third swivel parts are individually interchangeable and rotatably coupled to the first swivel part for receiving and passing fluid passed by the first swivel part.

Abstract: In a body in the form of a half-shell with a tubular handle, there is housed in a revolving manner a support plate for rotating bristles around which are placed fixed bristles. The support plate is surrounded by a ring gear which engages with a gear of smaller diameter arranged integrally and coaxially with a turbine impeller driven by water supplied through the handle.

Abstract: Underwater scouring apparatus comprises a flexible sheet (1), a plurality of rotatably drivable scouring tools (4, 5) secured to the sheet. The sheet may flex or twist in use allowing one of the tools to pass independent of the other tool over an irregularity in the surface being scoured. This enables the tool to clean efficiently around welds and rivets.

Abstract: The wash brush comprises a pan-shaped casing (1) provided with a tangential water nozzle (18), a coaxial bladed impeller (14, 16), and two concentric brushes (3, 4) of which the outer one (3) is fixed and the other (4) rotates, the impeller (14, 16) being mounted idly on the shaft (10) of the rotating brush (4) and being of cup shape to form a seat which faces the roof of the casing (1) and contains an idle double reduction gear (23) in the form of two ring gears of different diameter which engage with toothing (27) provided on the hub (13) of the impeller (14, 16) and with a gear wheel (22) keyed on to the shaft (10) of the rotating brush (4).

Abstract: A washing brush contains a brush body with a central opening, that engages a cylindrical projection, which is positioned in the vicinity of the edge of a cover. The cover is in one piece with a gripping member, which can be connected to a water-carrying member.In the center of the cover and the brush body is provided an annular locking member, which passes through the cover within the liquid-carrying area in the form of a push button. By depressing the push button, it is possible to release the angular locking member between the gripping member and the brush body.