Abstract: A manually operable spreading apparatus for uniformly spreading a flowable material, such as a sealant or adhesive, on a surface comprises a rod with a transversely extending replaceable foam spreader pad at one end and a reservoir chamber for the flowable material mounted on the rod. A valve at the reservoir lower end is operable to discharge material from the reservoir for engagement with the spreader pad . The spreader pad is provided with a pair of spring urged side pads pivoted at its ends to form therewith a rectangular structure confining the flowable material to the area over which the spreader moves. A handle is provided part way down the rod to enable the operator to control the pressure of the pad on the surface.

Abstract: A cleaning system utilized a bottle having an integrally formed handle in conjunction with connection section, including a pump, leading to an integral brush to provide for an integral single piece cleaning system wherein the handle for the bottle serves as the handle for the cleaning system and, in conjunction with the connection section, as a pump for the fluid in the bottle.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a broom provided with a regulator for controlling the flow of floor cleaning and treatment products.

Abstract: A device for marking hidden delaminations in a structure subject to hidden delaminations comprising a wheeled spray paint can holder, wherein said holder is adapted to hold a paint can containing a nozzle which when depressed releases an upward spray of paint, and wherein said holder is fixedly connected to an outer tube containing therein an inner tube adapted for freely sliding inside said outer tube, wherein said inner tube contains a section extending beyond said outer tube in an upper axial direction, and wherein said inner tube is mounted on top of a spring in said outer tube, and wherein said inner tube contains a protrusion in said section, and wherein said inner tube contains one or more wheels, at or near the upper end of said section, for rolling said holder on an overhead surface, and wherein said outer tube contains means fixedly attached thereto for engaging said spring and located inside said outer tube and below said spring, and wherein when said outer tube is adapted through said means to con

Abstract: A liquid dispensing mechanism contained in a handle of a cleaning implement. The handle includes internal upper and lower valve assemblies sealably mounted within the handle to provide an air tight chamber therebetween for holding liquid. The upper valve assembly includes a push button actuator for introducing air into the chamber. The lower valve assembly includes a dispensing outlet for discharging the liquid from the chamber. When air is introduced into the air tight chamber through the upper valve assembly, a corresponding amount of liquid is dispensed from the chamber and out from the handle through the dispensing outlet.

Abstract: An all-purpose cleaning apparatus and kit. The cleaning apparatus includes a head having a substantially triangular shape. The head includes a front portion having an interior and an exterior, a plurality of substantially long hard bristles extending from the exterior of the front portion, and a plurality of substantially short soft bristles extending from the interior of the front portion. The head also includes a rear portion manufactured of a sponge material. In the preferred embodiment, the head of the cleaning apparatus includes a top surface and a bottom surface, disposed in substantially parallel relation to one another such that the head has a substantially low profile, and a rounded front portion. The preferred cleaning apparatus also includes a telescoping handle removably attached to the rear portion of the head via a pivot joint, and an accessory holder dimensioned to secure a bottle to the handle.

Abstract: A long handled applicator (10) for spreading lotion in a smooth fashion on the surface of person's body wherein the application (10) includes an elongated tapered housing member (20) having an inboard end (21) and a downwardly angled outboard end (22) provided with a lotion reservoir (28) which communicates with a nozzle element (25) disposed proximate to, but spaced from the outboard end (22) of the housing member (20) which is further provided with a non-porous generally flexible spreader blade member (50) which allows all of the lotion dispensed through the nozzle element (25) to be applied to the surface of a person's skin.

Abstract: A household cleaning equipment includes a hollow handle filled up with a liquid detergent, piston means mounted in a hole on the handle and driven to pump the liquid detergent out of the handle, and a brush head coupled to the front end of the handle and having a through hole connected to the output port of the piston means, whereby the cleaning equipment can be rapidly engaged with various kinds of brush heads as required.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an article such as a baby bottle includes a handle that is sized and configured to be gripped in one hand of a user, and a reservoir defined within the handle for storing a detergent. A push-pull cap is provided on the handle for dispensing detergent from the reservoir when the handle is squeezed. A brush is connected to the handle, and is sized and configured so as to be able to fit into an open end of a baby bottle to scrub the baby bottle during cleaning. The push-pull cap is advantageously located on a portion of the handle member that is remote from the brush member, so that a user will be able to dispense detergent and scrub without putting down the apparatus, and also have the flexibility to scrub without fear of unwanted detergent leaking into the brush, such as during a final rinse. A novel brush configuration is also disclosed.

Abstract: Window film (e.g., solar film) is edge-sealed by moving a porous applicator tip saturated with liquid sealant in wiping contact along an edge of the window film to be sealed so as to transfer a portion of the liquid sealant from the saturated applicator tip to the window film edge. Thereafter, the liquid sealant is allowed to dry so that a residue of the sealant (e.g., most preferably a solvated plastics material) remains as a transparent layer sealing the space between the window film edge and the adjacent window glass frame. Most preferably, a kit is provided which includes a pen-like applicator and a container which contains a quantity of liquid sealant. The applicator is provided with the porous applicator tip at one end in fluid communication with a barrel defining an interior reservoir space.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprising a handle and a removable cleaning pad. The removable cleaning pad is capable of absorbing at least 10 g deionized water per g of cleaning pad in 20 minutes, under a confining pressure of 0.09 psi. These implements provide the convenience of disposable cleaning implements and the cleaning ability of conventional mops.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for receiving and distributing a viscous mass, the nozzle assembly comprising a nozzle body including a passageway having a proximal opening for receiving viscous mass, a distal opening for expelling viscous mass and an open channel for receiving viscous mass from the distal opening, and an applicator mounted for receiving viscous mass from the open channel and for applying viscous mass to a surface.

Abstract: An extended squeegee and fluid delivery system for cleaning in places that are of high elevation. A squeegee is used in connection with an extended handle. The spray system has a pump that delivers a cleaning agent through a conduit in connection with the squeegee. There is a trigger in connection with the spray bottle and near the end of the handle where the user is holding the handle. The user may then deliver cleaning agent out the nozzle by squeezing on a trigger or pull cord in connection with the handle. The handle of the squeegee may be made hollow in order to deliver the cleaning agent from the source of the agent to the nozzle in connection with the squeegee.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction cleaning device which provides liquid dispensing, scrubbing, squeegeeing, and suction drying in a single, compact, self contained device. The suction cleaning device includes a cleaning device housing, a handle connected to the housing, an absorbent cleaning member mounted on the housing and movable between an extended and a retracted position, and a pair of squeegee blades. The device includes a suction system which draws the water from the floor surface which has been cleaned into a tank mounted on the housing which collects the liquid from the floor surface. A clean water bottle is provided on the housing for delivering cleaning liquid to the floor and a rechargeable battery power source provides power to the suction motor. The cleaning device is compact and lightweight and leaves the floor in a substantially dry state.

Abstract: A cleaning implement has a reservoir, a dispenser and a fluid transfer tube. The reservoir retains a cleaning fluid and preferably is attached to a collapsible handle. The dispenser is attached to the reservoir by a universal joint which comprises a ball and fork configuration. The fluid transfer tube is connected to the reservoir in open communication with the dispenser, wherein the fluid transfer tube is positioned within the ball of the universal joint to prevent the fluid transfer tube from becoming entangled with the universal joint.

Abstract: The soap applicator holds a bar of soap for application to areas of the body of a person, particularly those which are hard to reach. The soap applicator is in the form of a hand shaped soap holder with an elongate handle attached at its base. A recess in the soap holder receives the bar of soap and secures the soap with the use of two serrated flanges. Water is delivered through a tube to the soap holder from a reservoir in the handle. Curved massaging fingers extend from the soap holder in a direction out of the palm for lathering the soap and massaging the body.

Abstract: A cleaning implement having a liquid delivery system, includes a handle with first and second ends, a cleaning head member attached to the handle at the first end, and a sprayer nozzle preferably attached to the cleaning head member, independent of the handle, for providing increased directional control of the sprayer nozzle.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning head, such as a mop, for cleaning surfaces. The device includes an elastically expandable reservoir for storing cleaning fluid. The reservoir is enclosed within a replaceable cartridge fitting within the handle of the cleaning device. The cleaning fluid flows from the reservoir to a discharge nozzle and onto the surface to be cleaned. A fluid controller is also provided to control the flow of fluid from the cartridge.

Abstract: A coloring fluid-containing marking device which sufficiently withstand practical use and, after use, its molded members can be biologically degraded in soil. The marking device comprises a coloring fluid container molded from an aliphatic polyester resin, and a coloring fluid containing a solvent mainly comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon and/or an alicyclic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: An aqueous, correction fluid that includes a suspending agent, a binding resin, water, and an opacifying pigment, The suspending agent is preferably a gum or hydrocolloid, e.g., xanthan gum, and the composition preferably has a shear-thinning index (n) of from about 0.08 to 0.50.

Abstract: A hair brush comprises a brush main body, bristles vertically provided on the upper surface of the brush main body and an immersion member provided on the upper surface of the brush main body and immersed with a liquid substance to be coated to hair. As the immersion member, mentioned are a porous member in a form of a rod, a net formed by non-woven fabric or knitted fabric of porous fiber, or a member in a form of a plate formed by porous rubber.

Abstract: A self contained window cleaning implement, the window cleaning implement including an elongated handle member, a squeegee member located on one end of the elongated handle member, a spray nozzle for dispensing a spray, the spray nozzle being located on the one end of the elongated handle member adjacent the squeegee member, the squeegee member extending at an oblique angle outward and downward from the elongated handle member, and the spray apparatus being located above the squeegee member, a reservoir for holding a supply of a cleaning fluid, the reservoir being attached to the other end of the elongated handle member opposite the one end of the handle member, a tube extending from the reservoir to the spray nozzle for transferring the cleaning fluid from the reservoir to the spray nozzle, and a manually actuable pump apparatus for forcing the cleaning fluid from the reservoir, through the tube, and to the spray nozzle, the manually actuable pump apparatus being located on the other end of the elongated han

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus is provided using indexing fabric rolls to furnish the cleaning surface. The rolls are contained within a replaceable cassette unit. The cassette is mounted within a housing which is attached to an elongated handle.

Abstract: A mopping system comprising a scoop pan with a two stage ramp for conveying liquid waste material to an open topped container and a mop support for releasably captively supporting a mop having a mop head, whereby the scoop pan can be manipulated by the mop. The ramp has two serially disposed ramps separated by a gully. The container may lead to a removable storage container or may be arranged to receive and support a liner into which the liquid or waste material passes from the ramp. The mop handle includes storage for liquid to be fed to a foam pad on the mop head.

Abstract: An improved mopping system useful in cleaning a surface, the mopping system includes in combination a handle having a mop head at one end thereof, a container attached to the handle and holding a dispensable liquid, a valve mechanism for dispensing liquid from the container to a surface, a rotatable absorbent belt for removing liquid from the surface, a scrubber for scrubbing the surface, pressure bar for removing liquid from the absorbent belt and a reservoir associated with the rotatable absorbent belt for storing dirty liquid removed from the floor surface in a container separate from the container carrying the dispensable liquid.

Abstract: A golf club cleaning device includes an elongated generally rectangular base having a first face provided with a concave recess lined with a sponge rubber material having an outer emery cloth layer. The recess is dimensioned to partially surround the grip of a golf club for abrading the golf club grip material to provide an enhanced grip surface. A plurality of bristles form a cleaning brush on an opposite face of the base. In a second embodiment, a stiff wire cleaning brush is formed on an end face of the base and an elongated groove extends down a side face of the base and is lined with a soft fabric material for polishing and cleaning golf club shafts. The base may include a receptacle for storing a quantity of cleaning or polishing fluid.

Abstract: A drywall finishing tool for applying plaster to a wall surface including a guide assembly useful for guiding the tool when applying a plaster substance to a surface adjacent to an outside corner having a corner edge defined by angularly related wall surface, or alternatively for applying plaster to a surface between spaced wall corner edges such as the outside corner edges around an opening between adjacent rooms, the guide assembly having a portion blocking an end of an outlet opening in the tool and including a guide portion extending outwardly therefrom for making sliding contact with the outside corner edge of the wall surface to control and guide movement of the tool when applying plaster to the wall surface adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a self-contained source of fluid normally isolated within a reservoir bulb which is deformable to initially rupture a membrane allowing the fluid to be forced in an axial direction through a shaft bore to saturate a tip-mounted swab. Alternatively, this membrane may be positioned intermediate two aligned sections of the shaft or associated structure and is ruptured upon partial axial collapse of the sections. Several embodiments are proposed and in some, the membrane not only provides the initial containment of the fluid but also serves as a fluid-tight seal between axially adjacent portions of the structure.

Abstract: A container for liquid floor treatment preparations adapted to be mounted at its back to the handle of a long-handled floor wiper, wherein the container includes a return flow cutoff funnel with an inlet, and a lower outlet tube with an exit port coupled to one end of a flexible hose that is selectively kinked to prevent fluid flow from the container to the floor, or unkinked to obtain such fluid flow.

Abstract: A head for the application of a fluid such as paint to a surface is shown in the most preferred form as a tee fitting which is pivotally mounted to a pad assembly. First and second hoses extend from nipples formed on the manifold base of the pad assembly to tee stems of a tee fitting for providing the dual functions of providing fluid communication therebetween and for placing a torsional spring action between the pad assembly and the applicator pole for placing uniform pressure on the pad to flatly contact the surface. The nipples are in fluid communication with a trough formed in the manifold base corresponding to a removed portion in the fluid impervious backing of the pad. The foam layer of the pad is free of direct fluid communication paths to the flocking such that fluid must flow into and through the foam for even distribution to the flocking in a wicking distribution by capillary action.

Abstract: A cleaning tool or instrument designed generally to clean carpets and like surfaces and more specifically designed to remove spots, stains, etc. therefrom. A first agitating rake-like head is attached to an elongated base and extends outwardly into an operative position from one side of the base. A second liquid absorbing or blotting structure is secured to the base at the corresponding end as the agitating member but extending outwardly from a different side thereof wherein the base, through manipulation of the handle means, is positionable so as to apply either the agitating structure or the blotting structure to the carpet for purposes of respectively working the surface in an agitating manner and blotting or at least partially absorbing absorbing any cleaning fluid applied to the carpet for purposes of removing the spot or stain.

Abstract: A self-containing liquid swab applicator having a hollow tubing of a thin-walled plastic material for retaining therein a supply liquid and the material for being heat fusible, at least one end thereof being closed for securing retention of the supply liquid, one of the ends having an orifice adapted for exiting of the supply liquid, removable tab means secured upon the orifice for closure of the orifice until removed, and cotton form means permitting wicking and forming an environmental member about the orifice portion of the swab applicator for dispensing the supply liquid when the orifice is opened. The open end(s) may receive sequentially pulsing of alternate injections of supply liquid and air into one end of the tubing in measurable amounts and forming liquid lock portions and air lock portions along the tubing, and defining N segments of supply liquid spaced apart by air locks, and the segments may be cut apart at the air locks.

Abstract: A fluid pressure cleaning apparatus for cleaning large or inaccessible surfaces, such as a floor or truck sidewall. A housing has a manifold assembly mounted in the interior thereof with a plurality of linearly aligned spray nozzles spaced apart to provide a continuous spray or curtain of cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. Portions of the manifold assembly extend through the housing and are connected to a handle assembly. A first brush array lines the outer edges of the housing and confines the spray from the manifold assembly and assists in cleaning the surface. A second array of scrub brushes is provided within the periphery of the first array. In one form of the cleaning apparatus the manifold assembly has a fluid discharge port and a valve selectively operable to open and close the port. When the valve is closed high pressure fluid is discharged from the nozzles to wash and rinse the surface. Detergent and fluid is directed unto the surface when the valve is open.

Abstract: A utility brush, usable in car or window washing, includes a hollow, cylindrical handle which communicates through a passageway to a brush head, and has been improved whereby a piston is manually operated within the cylinder, by a handle extending through the side wall of the cylinder, the movement of this handle along a slot in the cylinder definingthe stroke of the piston; a collapsible diaphragm-type valve at the passageway connection end of the cylinder opens to allow a large flow of fluid on the piston vacuum stroke and is otherwise closed to divert fluid flow through small by-pass ports leading to the brush head passageway.

Abstract: A remotely actuated, liquid sprayer unit which is configured to be removably mounted onto most commonly used floor buffing machines of almost any size or design and which can be adjusted to direct the spray in the desired direction and at the desired distance. The sprayer unit of this invention includes a container for the liquid, a frame for supporting the container, a spray head which is attached to the container, a mounting assembly for attaching the container frame to a housing of the buffing machine in a desired position, and a chain which runs from the spray head to the handle of the buffer for convenient actuation of the spray head by the user. The length of the chain is adjustable for any size handle, and includes one loop for hooking the chain onto the handle and a second loop adapted to be grasped for actuation of the spray head.

Abstract: A reservoir brush useful for washing automobiles and the like has a vacuum creating pump operable in a chamber in which an expandable bladder resides in order to draw fluid through the head of a brush to which the bladder is attached and into the bladder, wherein the chamber is vented, facilitating collapse of the bladder and run-out of the fluid when the pump is not operating, the pump including a check valve facilitating the pumping action.

Abstract: A mop assembly is provided to uniformly and controllably apply and distribute liquids to the surfaces of exposed floors. A tank having a teardrop shape in the transverse plane maintains a low center of gravity and a relatively thin cross-section which along with the handle passing centrally through the tank permits the mop assembly to be used under low obstructions. Clamps around shouldered openings at either end of the tank through which the handle passes seal the tank. A control rod inside a sleeve passing through the tank permits operation of a control valve on a discharge port at the bottom of the tank. One head attachable to the mop assembly consists of a plate to which a porous pad is attached. The liquid is fed through tubing connected to the discharge port to dispense liquid through the pad. Another head consists of an elongated plate having an attached fiberous pad and a liquid distribution header which has a multiplicity of holes along one edge.

Abstract: A herbicide applicator for applying herbicide by direct contact with unwanted woody-type vegetation. The applicator includes a long hollow tube having a flared bell housing mounted at one end for holding sponge-type material, and an applicator pad covering the end of said housing. Control means for the flow of herbicide are provided by an internal orifice plate on the inner end of the bell housing and in contact with the sponge material, and an adjustable threaded plug at the other end of the tube for controlling air and vacuum within the tube.