Abstract: A hairbrush having a head including a core portion on which is fixed an elongate hollow body including a certain number of strips arranged circumferentially at regular intervals and spaced from the core portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a toothbrush provided with a teeth brushing surface and two gum treatment brush surfaces which distributes the brushforce to optimally and automatically clean the tooth surfaces, clean under the sulcus and massage the gums during casual horizontal brushing. The gum treatment brush surfaces can be integral with the tooth portion or disposed on an outrigger brush body that may be attached to a conventional toothbrush or one specially adapted for that purpose.

Abstract: A wire wheel cover brush, for cleaning automobile wire and style type wheel covers having a brush handle portion, tapering head portion and bristle portion. The brush bristle portion has a plurality of individual U-shaped or hairpin bent brush bristles gathered together in a plurality of tufts. The tufts are embedded in holes drilled or otherwise formed in the brush head portion and secured by fastening means. The tufts are arranged in three distinct groupings each in a circular pattern. The groupings are positioned in a triangular arrangement separated by a predetermined space to allow passage of the wire wheel cover spokes between the groupings, allowing the groupings to make maximum and direct contact with the back-up plate, simultaneously cleaning the back-up plate and wire spokes. An alternative embodiment is disclosed in which the brush bristles are of two different lengths.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a toothbrush having the bristles grouped into tufts arranged in parallel rows, said bristles consisting of a first series of tufts whose height becomes greater the more distant they are from the end of the toothbrush opposite to the handle thereof, and of a second series of tufts of constant height, which alternate regularly with the tufts of bristles of the first series.

Abstract: An improved escalator tread cleaning brush (12) is disclosed for use in cleaning the steps (14) of an escalator (10). A brush bar (28) forming a portion of the brush (12) mounts first, second and third sets of bristles (44, 46, 52). The first set of bristles is formed of wire tufts and has a relatively elongate length for brushing the grooves (18) in the steps (14). The second set of bristles is formed of wire tufts and has a relatively short length for cleaning the tread (16) of the steps (14). The third set of bristles is formed of plastic tufts and has a relatively elongate length for cleaning the grooves (18). A spring bar (42) can be used to urge the bristles into cleaning contact with the steps (14). In a first modification, a weight (86) can be used to urge the bristles into cleaning contact with the steps. The brush bar (28) is prevented from movement relative to the rail housings (20, 22) of the escalator (10) by a cross bar (32) extending between the ends of the rail housings.

Abstract: A hair brush is provided with flock on the outer tubular surface of the brushing portion. The flock is applied directly to the outer surface or mounted on a ribbon which is adhesively applied or mechanically secured to the outer surface. The bristles may also be flocked.

Abstract: An artist's brush helpful in painting leafy vegetation such as trees, bushes, and the like, having a plurality of tiered layers of bristles, each of said layers containing bristles of various lengths arranged within said tiered row to form a plurality of furcations. By application of the brush to canvas, the furcations create alternating painted and unpainted areas, creating an effect similar to that of spaced apart leaves.

Abstract: A scrub brush, especially one used for surgical purposes, has a body of polyethylene molded onto a set of bristles made of a thermoplastic rubber such as a styrene/butadiene/styrene block copolymer. The body is integral with a set of stiffer polyethylene bristles, serving mainly for fingernail cleaning, which may be disposed on the side opposite the softer elastomeric bristles or flanked by the latter.

Abstract: An improved toothbrush advantageously designed for horizontal brushing and selectively distributing brushing forces between the teeth and gums such that the teeth surfaces and gums are simultaneously cleaned and stimulated without damage to the gums.

Abstract: This invention concerns a nail polish brush so constructed as to provide more even and exact stroking, especially onto the top of the fingernail, where the cuticle is rounded. The hairs on the perimeter of the brush are shortest in length, the next circle of hairs lying inside the outer circle of hairs are slightly longer, each successive circle of hairs increasing in length this way, and the last round of hairs in the center of the brush are the longest. The entire effect is one of very slight, gradual rounding, corresponding more exactly to the human cuticle.

Abstract: A dental care device for insertion within the mouth includes a flat, triangular support body, bristles extending from one side, and a pliable, resilient projection extending from the same side substantially parallel to the bristles. The projection is at a corner of the body and the bristles adjacent the projection are shorter than the projection, the height of the bristles increasing with distance from the projection.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid-retaining synthetic fiber having a substantially pointed free end and including a tapered portion having an acute ridgeline on its surface. It is prepared from a synthetic fiber having in section at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion which gradually taper off toward the outside from the center.These fibers are suitable for use in brushes, or for the manufacture of knitted or woven fabrics or flocked fabrics having an animal hair-like or fur-like touch or appearance.

Abstract: A tooth-brushing device comprising a brushing unit having a pair of counterrotating shafts, with bristles projecting radially outwardly from each shaft. The bristles are arranged in a series of clusters spaced from one another along the length of each shaft. Preferably, the clusters of bristles are spaced apart a distance approximately the width of a tooth. Some of the bristles may be longer than others, bristles of differing diameter may be used, and special flossing units are also disclosed.

Abstract: Brushes and the method of making the same by first forming a strip embodying a backing sheet with bristles disposed on one face thereof in parallel relation to each other and with ends projecting outwardly from one longitudinal edge of the strip; forming the strip into a predetermined shape; securing the aforementioned bristle ends in a base; and removing the backing sheet from the bristles.

Abstract: A utility brush for automatic cleaning of toilet bowls which includes a generally cylindrically-shaped housing containing a motor, and in a preferred embodiment, a timer, with a shaft coupled to the motor and extending through brackets in the housing to removably carry a tapered, generally cone-shaped brush projecting beneath the housing. The brush is "stepped" or shaped and configured to match the interior shape of toilet bowls for thorough cleaning, and the housing is provided with a mount bracket for removably securing the housing to the rim of the toilet bowls with the brush projecting downwardly inside the bowls. The brush is electrically operated and may be designed to rotatably clean the toilet bowls in multiple, timed sequences.

Abstract: A rotatable cloth scrubbing rush for cleaning the exterior of a vehicle comprises a rotatable shaft or hub, a plurality of cloth wiping members for contacting the surface to be cleaned, and means for limiting the penetration of the portion of the vehicle being cleaned with the brush. One such means for limiting penetration of the portion of the vehicle being cleaned comprises a disk wheel of a predetermined diameter mounted around said shaft or hub and interposed between said cloth wiping members. Another means for limiting penetration comprises sets of bristles connected at one end to said shaft or hub and interleaved between rows of cloth wiping members.

Abstract: A brush adapted for cleaning of the teeth, mouth, and gums of the user, comprising a toothbrush handle, ordinary toothbrush bristles affixed to one surface of a brush head at one end of said handle (hereinafter deemed the "brush end") in the usual and customary manner, and shorter, softer bristles, (hereinafter deemed "mouth bristles") for cleaning of the interior of the mouth and for massaging of the gums affixed to all surfaces of the above-mentioned brush head at the brush end of the toothbrush handle.

Abstract: A delabeler (11) provides a conveyor (12) which sandwiches a series of containers (13) to positively rotatably move such containers through a plurality of processing stations. A strip brush section (31) includes a series of stations (32-35) each including a plurality of rotating brushes (53-55) located within specific planes and operated to completely remove the container labels. A scrub brush section (101) includes a similarly constructed series of scrub brush stations (102-105) which completely remove adhesive residue from the containers. A series of stations (27, 28, 100, 106) spaced throughout the delabeler provide a series of vertically spaced pulsating jets (29) of non-caustic fluid to the containers while an initial drenching station (25) preconditions the labels prior to further processing and a drying station (107) provides a completely dry and clean container following the delabeling.

Abstract: A brush having bristles of varying heights in predetermined configurations is disclosed for extirpating ingrown facial hair from false follicles prior to shaving. The brush includes bristles of specified shapes, and incorporates a support for a razor. By properly preparing ingrown hairs for shaving a condition known as pseudofolliculitis barbae is more easily managed, thus alleviating physical and social discomfort.

Abstract: A rotary brush assembly, suitable for use in a vacuum cleaner, is disclosed. The assembly includes a generally cylindrical brush roller body carrying an array of helical rows of bristle tufts. In one embodiment, bristle tufts near a midplane normal to the roller body axis and equidistant between its ends are substantially normal to the roller body axis. Other bristle tufts are angled away from the midplane in an amount which is an increasing function of their distance from the midplane. Bristle stiffness is an increasing function of the degree of tuft angulation.In another embodiment, the roller body defines helical grooves in its outer surface, and two brush strip substrate portions bearing the bristle tufts are inserted end to end in each groove. Adjacent brush strip ends define structure for interlocking the brush strips for inhibiting longitudinal separation of the brush strips, which would otherwise tend to result from brush rotation.

Abstract: A tooth-brushing device comprising a brushing unit having a pair of counter-rotating shafts, with bristles projecting radially outwardly from each shaft. The bristles are arranged in a series of clusters spaced from one another along the length of each shaft. Preferably, the clusters of bristles are spaced apart a distance approximately the width of a tooth.

Abstract: This brush provides a quick and easy way of cleaning a broiler grill, and it consists primarily of a block, having a multiple number of bristle clusters, which are spaced apart from a center row of steel pegs. It further incudes a removable handle, that clamps onto the block.

Abstract: A reefer sweeper for cleaning a multi-level surface having alternating hills and valleys includes a plurality of major brush units alternately arranged with respect to a plurality of minor brush units with the major brush units having bristles which are longer than the bristles of the minor brush units so as to conform to the configuration of the surface being cleaned.

Abstract: A hair brush having bristles of at least two different lengths projecting from the hair brush body. The longer bristles have enlarged, substantially spherical ends, the diameters of which are larger than the nominal diameters of the bristles.

Abstract: A rotatable brush has a synthetic resin and wood hub defining an axis. At least two complementarily shaped mounting rings are integrally connected with and extend radially from the hub. Each mounting ring has an outer rim, and the rings are heat sealed together. An array of radially extending bristle tufts is carried on each of the outer rims.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brush-like mounting device of the type for detachably mounting a cleaning, stripping, scrubbing, polishing or the like type member, such as a pad, for commercial, industrial and/or residential applications. The device includes a generally rigid body member having at least one generally planar side surface. First retention means, including resilient filament means, extends from this surface for coacting gripping engagement with a pad; and second retention means including resilient filament means extends from said surface and angularly in respect to said first retention means for coacting gripping engagement with the confronting surface of said pad and with said first and second filament means coacting for detachably mounting said pad on said mounting device.

Abstract: A liner brush having a central and a peripheral tuft of hairs. The central tuft projects beyond the peripheral tuft and has a cross sectional area, perpendicular to the length of the brush, which is substantially less than that of the peripheral tuft. Consequently, only the central tuft is used for drawing thin lines, whereas the peripheral tuft serves as a reservoir storing the material to be applied.

Abstract: A hair brush, particularly useful for blow waving has a back of open frame construction to facilitate the flow of hot air. Folded single bristles are inserted into holes on the front surface of the brush in a staggered relatively uniform arrangement. The bristles are relatively thick in diameter and include a bead at one end to avoid scratching the scalp. The thickness of the bristles enables them to withstand the heat of the air used in blow waving.

Abstract: A hairbrush more effective for hairbrushing and less injurious to the head skin compared to conventional hairbrushes. This hairbrush has a plurality of tufts of bristles evenly and orderly distributed over the face portion thereof, said tufts each consisting of bristles of three different lengths, said bristles being divided in three rows in a manner that the longest bristles account for the largest numerical portion of the tuft of bristles and the smaller sizes are of a correspondingly lesser amount in accordance with a predetermined proportion. This arrangement thereby makes it possible to obtain the hairbrushing effect described.

Abstract: A compact dental hygiene device that may be easily carried in the pocket to permit a user thereof to concurrently brush his teeth and remove foreign material from the spaces therebetween.