Abstract: A brush handle is disclosed having a core member which is surrounded by a layer of compressible and resilient gripping material of a non-slip nature, the layer of gripping material closely conforming to the contour of the brush handle and being mechanically interlocked to the handle by projections which are integral with the core member and extend into the layer of gripping material, and also at least partially bonded one to the other by heat and or chemicals. A brush having the above described handle sealingly secured to a brush head utilizing the layer of gripping material and a method of manufacturing a brush handle are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel paint brush with inverted bristle clamping panel, a removable bristle pack and a panel hinge yield mechanism. The paint brush provides ready cleaning after use by disengaging the hinged inverted bristle clamping panel, removing the bristles and thereby exposing all of the bristles to the cleaning solution. The panel has a resilient release mechanism which yields slightly when undue force is applied to the inverted hinged panel against the bristles.

Abstract: This invention pertains to paint brush with bristle clamping panels. The paint brush can be fabricated easily and inexpensively, is easy to use, and provides ready cleaning after use, by releasing the panels and exposing the bristles to the cleaning solution. A paint brush comprising: (a) a paint brush body and handle, the body having formed in one end thereof a cavity for receiving a group of bristles; (b) a pair of pivotal members secured to respective sides of the body, and projecting over the cavity, the pivotal members being capable of abutting bristles when moved to a first closed position, and being remote from such bristles when moved to a second open position; (c) a securing member positioned on the body for securing the pivotal members in a first position and releasing the pivotal members for movement to a second open position.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a paint brush with a replaceable bristle pack. A unitary paint brush with replaceable bristles comprising: (a) a paint brush body and handle, the body having formed in one end thereof opposite the handle a cavity adapted for receiving a group of bristles; (b) at least one releasable member secured to one side of the paint brush body, and projecting over the cavity, the releasable member being capable of abutting the bristles when moved to a first closed position, and being removed from the bristles when moved to a second open position; (c) at least one movable securing member for securing the hinged releasable member in a first position and releasing the hinged releasable member for movement to a second open position; and (d) a group of bristles held together and located within the cavity of the holder, and held in place by the hinged releasable member, said bristle group being removable and secured in place by the releasable mender.

Abstract: The unitary paint brush comprises a paint brush body attached to a handle. The body defines a cavity adapted for receiving a group of bristles inserted therein. A pair of hinged releasable flaps project over the cavity to abut the bristles when moved to a closed position. The bristles are released by moving the flaps into an open position. A pair of springs are urging the flaps into the closed position.

Abstract: A disc cleaning device for cleaning the surface of a disc-type recording medium comprises a belt type cleaning device which is adapted to be operated in the radial direction of the recording medium so as to clean the surface of the recording medium and a pressurizing device which presses the cleaning member against the surface of the recording medium at a region to be cleaned while keeping a cleaning surface of the cleaning device in contact with the surface of the recording medium.

Abstract: A two piece cover for the ferrule of a paint brush is provided which is formed from a rubber composition and includes (a) a cover ferrule section having a hose (b) and a hook which is intergrally formed with a plate. The hook extends through a hole in the cover ferrule section. The hook permits a paint brush to be hung onto the edge of a container of paint or paint thinner.

Abstract: A paint-coating brush is disclosed which comprises a body with an axial center bore and with a threaded portion on the butt side, a plurality of piliform members bundled on the outer surface of a muzzle-side end portion of the body, a cylindrical sleeve for fastening the piliform members to the body, and a cylindrical cover tube with which the piliform members are sheathed in such a manner that one end portion of the piliform members is left unsheathed. The cover tube is either made of a rigid material or in the form of a strap wound round the piliform members and the sleeve. In order to mount this paint-coating brush on an automatic paint-coating installation such as a robot, the above-mentioned threaded portion of the body is threaded into a tapped hole in the paint-coating installation.

Abstract: An integral cover for the ferrule of a paint brush is provided which is formed from a rubber composition and includes a cover ferrule section and a hook which is formed with the cover ferrule section. The hook permits a paint brush to be hung onto the edge of a container of paint or paint thinner.

Abstract: A paint brush is described as having a handle which is composed of two sections which are normally joined together in end-to-end relation, but which can be interchangeably used with a number of differently sized ferrules that contain fibers. The ferrules are each provided with a special adapter to which a single handle can be detachably mounted.

Abstract: A more or less conventional back and forth shiftable spray and rotary brush assembly is provided for movement back and forth along the external surfaces of a trailer body to be washed and includes opposite side portions from which inwardly projectable and outwardly retractable wheel washing brushes are supported. This component of the invention is utilized to wash the exterior of a trailer body. The invention further includes an elongated extendable boom structure having a base and free ends. A carriage is provided from which the boom is supported in horizontal position with the base end of the boom supported from the carriage and the free end of the boom extendable relative to the carriage.