Abstract: The shoe-shining device is configured for use with a shoe. The shoe-shining device is a mechanical device that buffs the shoe. The shoe-shining device comprises a shell, a drive mechanism, and a buffing structure. The shell contains the drive mechanism and the buffing structure. The buffing structure is a rotating structure that buffs a shoe placed within the shell. The drive mechanism moves the buffing structure within the shell such that the buffing structure has access to all the surfaces of the upper of the shoe. The drive mechanism provides the motive forces necessary to operate the buffing structure.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes at least one T-shaped frame and a first sheet roll surrounding an internal space. The T-shaped frame abuts the internal space. First and second rollers are spaced apart from each other within the internal space and are disposed at opposite first and second ends of the at least one T-shaped frame, such that the first sheet roll abuts each of the first and second rollers. A third roller, exterior to, and spaced apart from, the first sheet roll, rotatably attached to the at least one T-shaped frame at a third end thereof.

Abstract: A ticket scraping device for scraping an obscurant layer off of a ticket includes a housing that is substantially rectangularly box shaped. A first slot is centrally positioned in a top of the housing. The first slot is sized such that an end of a ticket is insertable into the first slot. A second slot is complementary to the first slot and is positioned in a front of the housing. A wall extends from a perimeter of the first slot to a rim of the second slot, defining a channel that extends from the first slot to the second slot. A scraper is coupled to the wall and extends into the channel. The first slot is configured for insertion of the ticket and the scraper is configured to remove an obscurant layer from the ticket as the ticket is directed past the scraper to the second slot.

Abstract: Device for cleaning of footwear in connection with use of construction site vehicles, with a water pump (16), nozzles (20) and water pipe (18) between same. The device includes a compressor (22) for air and air pressure pipe (23) and nozzles (20, 21), an outer supporting structure in the form of a housing (2) arranged to protect the other parts of the device against external influence, The housing includes a recess (14) for receiving footwear to be cleaned. At least one sensor (25) is included for initiating cleaning when footwear is positioned in said recess (14). The device is arranged to automatically flush the footwear with water via the water pump (16) and immediately thereafter to blow the footwear dry with air from the compressor (22).

Abstract: A device for removing a protective film off a sheet such as tickets or the like is described. The device has at least one removal or scraping roll of the protective film and at least one drawing or pulling roll of the sheet opposite the scraping roll and between which the sheet passes. The device also has a base and a roll unit mobile or removable with respect to the base and including the scraping roll and the drawing roll.

Abstract: A powered scrubbing device includes a portable housing, a source of motive power, and a scrubber member. The source of motive power is coupled to the scrubber member, and the scrubber member is journaled for rotation within a recess of the housing. The recess is sized to accommodate a foot of a user below the scrubber member, and the recess is sized to permit access to an upper surface of the scrubber member.

Abstract: A back massage device comprises multiple rotary brushes mounted on a support, whereby the brushes are driven mechanically by a motor system and the support is embedded in a wall. The device includes a system for moving the brushes perpendicularly to the wall, such that the device can occupy a stowed position in which the brushes do not protrude from the wall and an operating position in which the brushes protrude from the wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for shining shoes is provided in which an oil shoe polish containing 5˜20 volume % of an oil ingredient is substantially coated on a shoe surface by using a rotating sponge and is maintained for a certain time period under a high temperature environment of above 60° C. by introducing a heat wind, so that it is possible to obtain an excellent shoe shining effect similar to that of a manual shoe shining work or a higher shoe shining effect than the same.

Abstract: A hand-guided device has a housing and a drive component with a drive element that is movable relative to the housing by way of a motor. A tool is releasably connectable to the drive element. In order to achieve a universal usability of the device by equipping it with various tools as well as with a different way of movement each, the drive element is eccentrically mounted in the drive component with an eccentricity and on the housing, a fixed bearing is disposed at a distance from the drive element for an optional cooperation with a tool.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning apparatus is formed with a series of rotary brushes operable to clean the bottom of a shoe placed thereon and spring-loaded linear side brushes to clean the sides of the shoe. A supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid is retained in an elevated tank that feeds by gravity into the rotary brushes for application to the bottom of the shoe being cleaned. The flow of fluid is actuated by downward pressure on a hinged sub-frame that opens a valve. Each rotary brush is engaged by a comb that cleans the brushes upon rotation thereof. A removable debris tray is mounted within the frame to collect dirt and debris removed by the combs and to collect the cleaning fluid dispensed from the elevated tank. Resistance to the downward pressure is provided by springs to minimize accidental opening of the flow valve.

Abstract: An electrical mascara brush structure includes a brush body having a chamber to hold an electrical motion component at one end and a brush rod with a brush at the other end. The electrical motion component includes a first shell and a second shell fully enclosing a power supply, a motor with a rotating shaft, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a power control element and a variable speed control element. The electrical motion component is connected with a rotary unit disposed at the external of the first shell and the second shell. The rotary unit includes external teeth which matches with receiving teeth disposed at an interior of a handle, which can activate the electrical motion component and adjust the speed of the motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric-powered, shoe care apparatus adapted for one-handed operation by a user. The shoe care apparatus is adapted to receive two removable and replaceable heads; a first head is for low-speed application of polish or cleaning material, and a second head is for high-speed polishing or buffing. In some embodiments of the invention, the two heads are driven simultaneously at these two different respective speeds. In alternate embodiments, the two heads are driven separately at these two different respective speeds.

Abstract: A manually operated liquid dispensing cleaning implement uses batteries to drive a motor, through gearing to rotate a flexible cleaning head with cleaning elements. A cleaning fluid reservoir container is supported within the implement for dispensing cleaning fluid through the head. Application of compressive pressure on the head acts against the bias force of a leaf spring within the container to allow cleaning fluid to pass out the cleaning head.

Abstract: The fire hose retrieval winch includes an elongated, rigid hose processing channel having a generally C-shaped cross section and open inlet and outlet ends, with the open side forming a lateral hose insertion and removal slot. An electrically powered drive roller draws the hose through the device, with a clamping roller bearing adjustably against the opposite side of the hose to provide tractive friction for the hose against the drive roller. The inlet end of the device may include opposed brushes for mechanically removing foreign matter from a hose passing therethrough, and opposed water nozzles for washing foreign matter from the hose. The hose retrieval winch is relatively small and portable and is installed removably in the existing trailer hitch of a vehicle to draw a deployed fire hose back to the vehicle for placement on the vehicle, with the device simultaneously cleaning the hose during the operation.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning apparatus is formed with a series of rotary brushes operable to clean the bottom of a shoe placed thereon and spring-loaded linear side brushes to clean the sides of the shoe. A supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid is retained in an elevated tank that feeds by gravity into the rotary brushes for application to the bottom of the shoe being cleaned. The flow of fluid is actuated by downward pressure on a hinged sub-frame that opens a valve. Each rotary brush is engaged by a comb that cleans the brushes upon rotation thereof. A removable debris tray is mounted within the frame to collect dirt and debris removed by the combs and to collect the cleaning fluid dispensed from the elevated tank. Resistance to the downward pressure is provided by springs to minimize accidental opening of the flow valve.

Abstract: An anti-fouling apparatus and method includes a configurable cleaner connected to an object for physically removing foulants on the object. A UV light device is connected to the object for preventing the growth of foulants on the object and a camera is connected to the object for observing the presence of foulants on the object. The configurable cleaner removes foulants from the object as well as the UV light and the camera.

Abstract: A vacuum sweeper includes a blower for pulling debris in a stream of air through a vacuum duct, past the blower, out a blower discharge duct and into a hopper. Debris settles to the bottom of the hopper and the air exits the hopper through a return air duct having a discharge opening. The discharge opening is positioned near a vacuum nozzle inlet of the vacuum duct such that dust and debris in the return air stream is pulled back into the vacuum duct. The air discharge opening and the return air duct are sized to be larger than the vacuum nozzle inlet. The speed of the air exiting the discharge opening is thereby reduced increasing the percentage of the return air pulled back through the vacuum nozzle inlet instead of being blown out of the vacuum chamber and into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A boot cleaning device includes a base having a bottom surface and a top surface. The top surface has an opening extending therein. A water inlet extends though an outer wall of the base and into a cavity positioned in the based. The water inlet has a coupler extending outwardly from the base. A supply tube has a first end and a second end. The first end is fluidly coupled to the water inlet. The second end extends upwardly through the opening. A water outlet extends into the outer wall of the base and into the cavity. A cleaning assembly is rotatably mounted in the opening. The supply tube extends upwardly through the cleaning assembly.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning machine is provided with one group of brushes (11) comprising at least one brush (11) with bristles aligned in a certain direction (11a) and at least a second brush (11b) with bristles aligned perpendicular to those of the preceding brush. A pan (13) for collecting dirt is positioned under the group of brushes and at least one nozzle (11c) sprays water on the group. An operator arm (8) carries at least one last (4) to which a shoe to be cleaned is tied: the arm has a linear actuator (9) with certain positions of extension, and is also intermediate to, a rotary actuator (10) which rotates the arm with respect to the frame (1) of the machine, to move the said lasts from the loading station (3) to the group of brushes and on to the discharge (16).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a car washing brush, provided with means for lubricating and cleaning the brush bristles, which comprises a tubular body (2), supporting variously distributed bristles (3) and which can be coupled to a motor-reducing assembly for turning the tubular body. The main feature of the invention is that the brush comprises moreover, associated with said tubular body, a plurality of channels (10) for conveying a fluid therethrough, said channels having a plurality of nozzles (11), for spraying a fluid on the brush bristles, from the inside toward the outside of the brush.

Abstract: A shoe and boot cleaning device is disclosed, comprised of a main housing of a generally rectangular, hollow box configuration. A scraping blade is used to scrape mud off of shoes and boots. At least one rotating brush is used to clean off debris from the bottom of the shoes and boots. A drawer is located on the bottom of the main housing and collects the mud and dirt from the shoes and boots. The drawer can be removed for easy cleaning.

Abstract: This invention provides a mascara and a like cosmetics application onto the eyelashes. An improved electrically driven hand-held device for eyelash mascara application includes a mascara container coupled with the brush handle, including a power supply electrically connected through the electrical switch to the reversible motor, the shaft of which is coupled by a connecting means with the rod of the brush, and wherein the reversible motor provides the rotation of the brush with the mascara onto it during engagement with the eyelashes.

Abstract: Footwear cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an opening for receiving footwear to be cleaned. A first cylindrical brush is rotatably supported about a horizontal axis for cleaning the bottom of the footwear yielding to its insertion movement into the housing but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. A pair of second cylindrical brushes are rotatably supported about generally upright axes oppositely positioned adjacent the path of movement of the footwear for cleaning the sides of the footwear also in a manner yielding to its insertion movement but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. A third cylindrical brush also positioned in the path of movement of the footwear for cleaning its upper surfaces is rotatably supported about a substantially horizontally disposed axis on an axle extending between upright mounting braces for rotation, yielding to insertion movement of the footwear but preventing rotation in the opposite direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a specialized shoe cleaning method that will clean athletic shoes in such a manner that the newly cleaned shoes resemble brand new shoes. The method or process includes applying a chemical to the outer part of the shoe, agitating the surface dirt via a motorized spinning brush, applying high pressure air to blow off any remaining dirt from the shoe, applying a chemical spray (e.g., for shoes with different type fabric), applying pressurized steam, applying an extraction process, using a specialized tool to extract dirt to clean the interior upper, and applying a drying process to dry the shoes. The application of cleaning solutions, high pressure air and steam in conjunction with the vacuum process is especially suited for the removal of dirt, stains and other foreign matter from the shoes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery operated, rechargeable fingernail grooming device consisting of a small, palm-sized handle having a round rotating manicuring disc attached to the end thereof. Powered by an electric motor contained within the handle, the discs are designed to perform a variety of individual manicuring tasks including cleaning, filing, buffing and polishing. The motor rotates the discs at a variable high rate of speed, allowing the user to manicure his or her nails quickly and efficiently.

Abstract: A household appliance of the type in which a cleaning, polishing, or massaging effect is obtained by a rotating head or tool is improved by splitting the cleaning, polishing, or massaging head or tool into concentric or parallel multiple heads or tools arranged for coaxial or side-by-side differential motion.

Abstract: A sole cleaning device for cleaning the bottoms and sides of the soles of boots and shoes including a rotating brush mounted above a container of water so that upon rotation of the brush a portion of the brush extends into the water. The device further including a removable scraper grate for supporting a shoe above the water but in engagement with the brush. A motor for rotating the brush against the sole of the boot. The removable grate provided with a pair of spaced and parallel side rails having fixed brushes mounted to the side rails and facing one another. The removable grate further including a sieve platform extending on one side of the grate above the water. Sponges are positioned on top of the sieve for removing water from a boot or shoe placed on the sponge.

Abstract: A new Skin Rejuvinating System for exfoliating the user's skin thereby facilitating blood movement and reducing cellulite by utilizing a brushing means controlled at various rotational speeds depending on the sensitivity of the user's skin. The inventive device includes a motor encasement, a motor means secured within the motor encasement, a controller means electronically connected to the motor means, a power source electronically connected to the controller means, and a brushing means rotatably secured to the motor means.

Abstract: An automatic boot cleaning apparatus is provided. The apparatus has at least three brushes and a scraper. The brushes are positioned to apply scrubbing force to the underside of the sole of a boot or shoe, as well as the sides of the boot or shoe. The scraper is positioned behind the brushes and may be used to remove the excess mud or dirt from the boot or shoe. The apparatus is preferably powered by an AC motor which is connected to a source of AC power. The brushes may be rotated continuously in one direction, or oscillated thereby increasing the effectiveness of the cleaning operation. In an alternative embodiment, the device is connected to a source of fluid pressure and has a plurality of fluid outlet nozzles secured to the scraper. The nozzles are arranged to spray fluid directly onto the brushes and thus are capable of effecting a self cleaning operation. The entire housing, including the activation switch, is sealed against environmental effects allowing for outdoor use.

Abstract: Photoconductor scumming in an electrophotographic copying machine is substantially eliminated by using a synthetic fiber cleaning brush that is substantially free from low yield strength, low surface energy materials.

Abstract: A portable scrubbing device (10) includes a support base (12) for placement on a generally horizontal surface, a motor (14) including a rotatable shaft (16) and mounted to the support base (12) so that the rotatable shaft (16) extends upwardly at an angle from the support base (12), and a brush (18) attached to the shaft (16) for rotation with the shaft (16). The shaft (16) includes a portion having a non-circular cross-section, and the brush (18) includes a sleeve (36) having a portion with a corresponding non-circular cross-section that mates with the shaft (16). The angle at which the shaft (16) is mounted relative to support base (12) and the shape of the shaft (16) and the sleeve (36) cooperate to hold the brush (18) on the shaft (16) and to rotate the brush (18) with the shaft (16) without the use of additional fasteners such as set screws or threaded fittings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoeshine assembly comprising a main body, a rotable transmission shaft, a power motor for driving said transmission shaft, an upper casing for receiving said members; and a brush member having a fixing hole for inserted in transmission shaft for removing dust and dirt on the shoe; and a polishing member having a fixing hole for inserted in said transmission shaft for shining the surface of shoe; and a polish cup for receiving polish; and a lower casing resembling a hollow cashing with opening upward, the edge wall of said casing for covering up said upper casing; the characteristics lie in: a room formed when said lower casing covering up said upper casing, and in the room of said lower casing having a proper number of fixing members, and accommodating portions formed among said fixing members for receiving brush member, polishing member and polish cup; with the assembly of said members to give facilities such as easy for carrying and use, shrinking time of shoeshine.

Abstract: A mechanical device for scraping cover material from underlying information on cards such as lottery tickets. The device uses a power driven wire brush and includes a collector for the material scraped from the cards.

Abstract: An apparatus for brushing and/or cleaning shoes and other footwear which includes a number of sequential stations. The apparatus includes a machine having a plurality of upstanding brushes mounted for rotation about respective generally vertical axes. The vertical axes of the upstanding brushes are sequentially spaced apart and each of the brushing stations is defined by a sequential pair of the upstanding brushes. Between sequential pairs of the upstanding brushes, a respective flat circular brush is mounted. Each of the brushes is driven by a single motor. Further, a casing is provided for housing the brushes and at least a portion of the driving transmission from the motor. The casing has a lateral opening at each of the brushing stations for introducing a shoe or boot for brushing or cleaning. A cleaning fluid for the brushing and/or cleaning stations can be merely water or water with an additive such as a detergent or disinfectant. In addition, heated air can be provided for drying the cleaned shoes.

Abstract: A portable shoeshining machine is provided. The machine comprises an elongated housing having front and rear ends and sides. A shoe entry means is provided on the front end for inserting the shoe into the housing. A shoe support means is also provided for supporting the shoe in a stationary manner in the housing with the elongated axis of the shoe substantially parallel to the elongated axis of the housing. A plurality of cylindrical rotating buffing brushes are provided which are movable along the axis of the housing and surround and are in contact with the sides and top of the shoe. A means is provided for moving the brushes back and forth along the axis of the housing and simultaneously rotating the brushes. A means is also provided for applying shoe polish to the brushes. A shoe support means is provided for insertion into the shoe for supporting the sides and top of the shoe during the shining operation.A method is provided for supporting the sides and top of the shoe during shining.

Abstract: An apparatus cleans footwear with a closed system utilizing brushes and with recirculating compressed air. The apparatus has a housing and a cover containing a grill mounted to the housing by springs. Beneath the grill are a pair of cylindrical brushes which are rotated by electric motors in a direction toward the center of the grill. A combined vacuum cleaner and air compressor beneath the grill provides both a source of compressed air to help clean the shoes and suction to collect the dirt and any other debris dislodged by the apparatus. The brushes clean the bottoms of the shoes and direct any dislodged dirt and other debris toward the center area of the grill. A pair of air tubes disposed along the edges of the grill direct the compressed air over the shoes and toward the center of the grill, along with any debris dislodged thereby. Beneath the center of the grill is a removable collection tank having a slot facing the grill and having an open end connected by a filter to the intake of the air compressor.

Abstract: A machine for cleaning the bottom of a wearer's shoes. The machine is mounted in a free-standing housing fitted with a platform on which the user stands. An endless motorized belt, fitted with bristles, is mounted under the platform to project through cut out sections of the platform covered by a grill upon which the user stands. A fan is mounted in the housing to carry debris removed by the bristles into a removable bag located in the housing.

Abstract: A foot to be cleaned is placed on a treadle in a housing. In response to depression of the treadle, a bellows is pressurized causing a foot cleaning solution to be dispensed from the bellows to a conduit. A port in the conduit is positioned above a pair of horizontally disposed, rotatable brushes that are located beyond the forward end of the treadle. In response to the treadle being depressed by the heel of the foot, the bellows is compressed and the solution is dispensed through the port onto the foot via an obstructed flow path. The brushes are positioned so that the toes of the foot being cleaned can be inserted through a gap between the brushes. The gap is approximately horizontally aligned with the upper surface of the treadle.