Blade-like Or Pad-like Tool Patents (Class 401/139)
  • Patent number: 5771698
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating and resurfacing ice for skating purposes. The apparatus comprises a rigid frame, a water dispersion member connected to the frame, a mat connected to the frame, and a water supply conduit connected to the water disperson member. This device is well suited for indoor and outdoor commercial public and private skating rinks, for community parks rinks and, for home or residential skating rinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Abel Ice, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas H. Abel
  • Patent number: 5758983
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing ice, frost or bugs from a glass surface includes a bottle having an outer surface and an end. The apparatus also includes a base attached to the end of the bottle and a washer interposed between the bottle and the base. The apparatus further includes a guard extending from the washer so as to define a space interposed between the bottle and the guard. In addition, the apparatus includes a plurality of gripping members extending outwardly from the outer surface of the bottle. The gripping members increase the ergonomic efficiency of the apparatus. The base of the apparatus has flutes extending therefrom for the removal of ice or frost from a glass surface. Alternatively, the base can have a fabric attached thereto for the removal of bugs from a glass surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: George H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5746531
    Abstract: A hairbrush incorporated with a container that dispenses sprays, liquids, gels or other dispensable materials. The core of the hairbrush and the base of the container are joined end to end. The container forms the handle of the hairbrush. The top of the container has a closure cap, a cap with snap open lid or a spray nozzle to dispense the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventor: Allan Izhak
  • Patent number: 5725322
    Abstract: An eaves trough cleaner including a fluid flow mechanism. The fluid flow mechanism has a top end and a bottom end and an intermediate portion with a cross tubing integral therewith. The cross tubing has an internal fluid passage and a second end with a container coupled. The internal passage has a vertical extension coupled to an elongated tube positionable within the container. Included is a trigger mechanism with a regulator valve coupled to the intermediate portion and spaced from the cross tubing. Also, a cleaning tool is provided. Lastly, at least one connector pipe member is included. The one connector pipe member has an upper end and a bottom end. The bottom end of the pipe member couples with the fluid flow mechanism. The upper end of the pipe member couples with the cleaning tool for placement of the cleaning tool within the eaves trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: Edward C. Evans
  • Patent number: 5700534
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: The Pilot Ink Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaki Shibazaki, Mikiya Ido, Tohru Watanabe
  • Patent number: 5658384
    Abstract: An applicator tool for manual delivery of a controlled quantity of a liquid to an application site, comprises a handle and a tool bit attached to the handle. The tool bit comprises a plate made of a material that is not readily wetted by the liquid. The plate has an attachment portion by which the plate is attached to the handle, and two fingers that extend from the attachment portion toward a tip of the tool bit and are separated by a slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventor: Charles T. Imlay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5588560
    Abstract: A user friendly dispensing device for viscous materials has an applicator nozzle designed to dispense a bead of material from a squeeze-tube into cracks and corners by being dragged along a surface rather than being pushed. The device has a unique ergonomic shape allowing for ease of application and extrusion of viscous materials such as sealants and caulks squeezed out of the tube. The applicator nozzle is made of plastic; while plastic, a plastic laminate, or metal, is used to make the squeeze-tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Dale G. Benedict, Frank R. Wilgus, Henry J. Fulks, William T. Gagliardi
  • Patent number: 5578327
    Abstract: A plastering machine is formed to apply and compact cement-sand mortar plaster onto a vertical wall surface. A container (30) for holding and applying mortar is attached to a frame assembly moveable along both a vertical axis and horizontal axis. The container is supported by a frame-assembly (16) which includes vertical moveable frame members (18, 20) energized by hydraulic means, mounted onto a base frame (2). The base-frame (2) is fitted with swivel caster wheels (4) and angled roller wheels (6). A vibration rod (44) is provided within the container (38). A cutter and smoothening device (42) is provided to smoothen the plaster applied to the wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Tah H. Tan
  • Patent number: 5558453
    Abstract: A container and applicator combination includes a container for a product and an applicator for the product. The container has at least one pair of engagement grooves disposed so as to receive and engage the applicator which is thus releasably attached to the container. The applicator has a handle base and projecting, container engaging legs which can be snapped into releasable engagement with the engagement grooves in the container and is configured substantially complemental to at least a portion of the container configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Bell, Charles W. Botsford, Thomas Kearnes, Detlev F. Smith
  • Patent number: 5497530
    Abstract: In order to reduce the energy consumption of the suction unit, on the one hand, and to improve the cleaning effect, on the other hand, of a wiper device for hard surfaces, in particular a window wiper, comprising a slit-shaped suction nozzle, on which a flexible wiper lip is arranged, which protrudes forwardly beyond the suction nozzle, it is suggested that the wiper lip be held on a wall of the suction nozzle and drawn against the opposite wall of the suction nozzle under the influence of a suction stream in the suction nozzle and thereby close the suction nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Alfred Karcher GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Roland Kamm, Eberbard Veit, Josef Schneider, Antonio De Filippo, Donald W. Murray, Michael C. Story, Carl S. Lammons
  • Patent number: 5433782
    Abstract: A new and improved moistening apparatus is used with a squeezable bottle and includes a moisture dispensing assembly connected by a friction fit to the mouth portion of the bottle. The moisture dispensing assembly includes a stopper assembly, a moisture dispensing element (such as a sponge) supported by the stopper assembly, and a conduit tube assembly connected to and in fluid communication with the moisture dispensing element. The conduit tube assembly extends from the moisture dispensing element to an interior portion of the bottle for conveying water from the bottle to the moisture dispensing element. By squeezing the bottle, water is forced by positive pressure from the body portion through the conduit tube assembly to the moisture dispensing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventors: John A. Filbert, Serena A. Filbert
  • Patent number: 5415488
    Abstract: A nozzle arrangement comprising a triangularly shaped distributor having a stem which is attachable to a discharge tube of an aerosol can. The distributor has a slot through which shaving cream is evenly spread onto a user. A lip is arranged across the distal edge of the distributor, adjacent the orifice, to permit a flat, even distribution of the cream discharged onto the user's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: David A. MacGibbon, Robert F. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 5387044
    Abstract: A liquid coating applicator employs a disposable and replaceable squeegee blade adapted to permit the simultaneous dispensing and spreading of controlled amounts of screen filler onto screen printing stencil surfaces. The squeegee blade is removably attached to the dispensing end of the applicator to immediately contact and spread the dispensed liquid. The applicator threadingly attaches to a reservoir of liquid screen filler having resiliently flexible walls and which is refillable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventor: Thomas A. Accardo
  • Patent number: 5380110
    Abstract: A packet for use in treating a surface and having an applicator formed of a plastic sheet material. The applicator has at least one hole therein and has a first and second sides. A reservoir of a liquid is formed on the second side of the applicator. A plastic sheet overlies the first side of the applicator and the hole therein. A first inner heat seal circumscribes the hole and bonds the plastic sheet to the applicator. A removable plastic pull tab sheet is provided. A second inner heat seal secures the pull tab sheet to the plastic sheet and is disposed within the first heat seal and circumscribes the hole whereby when the pull tab sheet is lifted off of the plastic sheet an opening is provided which exposes the hole to permit liquid carried within the liquid reservoir to be expelled through the opening for application to the surface to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph F. Festa
  • Patent number: 5362165
    Abstract: A concrete corner edger or hand tool has a smoothing blade attached to a handle together with a water supply and an integral water sprayer, with the water sprayer being disposable over either end of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Mark L. Kluga
    Inventors: Mark L. Kluga, Robert A. Kluga
  • Patent number: 5333967
    Abstract: Heptane has been found to be an effective and efficient solvent for pressure sensitive adhesives, and to be useful with an applicator for removing stickers, labels, tags, decals, etc. from substrates of paper, plastic, tile, leather, etc. applicator is used with a container holding a supply of solvent, preferably but not necessarily heptane, integrated with a spatulate-like tool extending from the applicator and beneath and beyond an opening in the container for receiving solvent from the container and applying the solvent to adhesive beneath a sticker to neutralize the adhesive preparatory to the tool being moved beneath the loosened sticker to remove it from the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: R&D of North Carolina Inc.
    Inventors: Charles F. Foley, Harry P. Metheney, Bradley J. Tucker
  • Patent number: 5316401
    Abstract: A scrubber attachment for spray nozzles or sprayer heads provides for the offset attachment of the scrubber portion from the spray nozzle. The attachment may be easily and quickly installed on existing spray nozzles in order to provide for mechanical scrubbing of dishes and other utensils, in addition to the water spray provided by the spray nozzle. As the scrubber portion is radially offset from and does not completely surround the outflow of the nozzle, the scrubber can be made of relatively dense, firm and semi-porous material in order to achieve better scrubbing action than would be attained by the standard concentric brush or sponge with which such spray nozzles are generally equipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignees: Thomas H. Sears, Craig A. Mercier
    Inventor: Thomas H. Sears
  • Patent number: 5312197
    Abstract: An improved surgical scrub brush for providing an aseptic skin condition for surgeons and other hospital personnel who participate in surgery. The scrub brush provides for the simultaneous and expeditious aseptic cleansing of the digital, inter-digital, and web areas of the hand as well as the forearm, while at the same time reducing or eliminating skin abrasion and trauma brought about by numerous scrubbings. The scrub brush includes a soft cleansing pad having channels that allow for simultaneous use so that the user can select either bristles or the soft cleansing pad to reduce skin trauma. Additionally, the brush includes an attached fingernail cleaner and reservoir for dispensing antiseptic soap or skin conditioners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Inventor: Daniel J. Abramson
  • Patent number: 5301843
    Abstract: A combination cap and applicator device is disclosed for capping a container of air curable material and for spreading the material dispensed from the container. The device includes a cap having a cylindrical inner sleeve for engaging a nozzle of the container to thereby form an interference friction fit for sealing the nozzle. In addition, the spreader blade includes a pair of laterally extending wing portions for defining a concave spreader surface. The spreader surface decreases in width in a direction extending away from the cap body to form a thin flexible edge which deflects to provide a wiping action as the spreader blade is used to form a bead of caulking material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: DAP Products Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Groene, Earl E. Hoyt
  • Patent number: 5299876
    Abstract: A cleaning device including a container for a cleaning liquid, a sprayer for discharging liquid from the container, an elastomeric extrusion surrounding the container, an integral wiper, extending along the extrusion, for wiping a surface and a sponge, bonded to the extrusion, for scrubbing a surface. The container, sponge and wiper one each oriented parallel to a single longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Inventor: Christopher F. Singarella
  • Patent number: 5284704
    Abstract: Fibers comprising 10 to 100% of bicomponent fibers, composed of a core polymer covered by a sheath polymer, are heated to a temperature between the softening point and the melting point of the sheath polymer for 5 seconds to 5 minutes at a pressure of 0 to 2000 psi until the fibers are bonded together. The products are used for drive belts and seals, nib felts for marking pens, filter cloths for plate and frame filters, filtration cartridges, stamp pad ink reservoirs, and battery separators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: American Felt & Filter Company
    Inventors: Francis F. Kochesky, Bryan F. Paschall
  • Patent number: 5277511
    Abstract: An adhesive spreading or troweling device having a body provided with a multi-notched, elongated application edge, a plenum on the body adapted to receive and contain adhesive material under pressure, the plenum having a line of adhesive outlet aperture means below and adjacent to and substantially facing toward the application edge and extending substantially the full length thereof, the apertures being adapted to direct adhesive material onto a substrate in a controlled manner immediately ahead of the edge as the device is drawn along the substrate surface with the application edge in contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventor: Lonnie J. Stockton
  • Patent number: 5269615
    Abstract: A grip cleaning device is disclosed for removing debris, sweat and/or other foreign matter from the grip material on athletic equipment such as golf clubs, rackets of all kinds and handle grips on bikes and the like. The device includes tufts with working ends defining a cleaning surface for the grip and an integral cleaning liquid dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Sulew, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lewis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5213430
    Abstract: A combined shoe brush and liquid container that has an atomizer head attached. The shoe brush has a conforming opening on one end to allow the engagement of a like conforming liquid container. The container is held in place with two spring devices which allow the container to be manually inserted into opening, and reversely allows the container to be manually extracted to facilitate refilling or replacing the container with a new like container. One end of the shoe brush has a cut away area which allows only the atomizer head to protrude outside of the shoe brush base. This allows the user to operate the atomizer in a push down manner with a convenient finger. The container holds for application, water or shoe polishing liquid to be sprayed through atomizer onto shoe surface, then brushed to produce a shine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Inventor: Thomas A. Pandola
  • Patent number: 5169252
    Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided with an internal valve for automatic water shut-off which can be regulated by hand. The implement connects to a conventional water supply, for example, a garden hose. When the valve is open, water is supplied through a removable sponge or brush to a surface to be cleaned. The valve is opened when two portions of the implement are pivoted with respect to each other. This can be done by pressing the sponge or brush against a surface to be cleaned, pivoting the two portions of the implement and thereby opening the valve. Alternatively, the two portions can be held by handles, one in either hand, and pivoted to open and close the valve. An opening is provided in the brush or sponge to allow water to stream from a nozzle to the surface to be cleaned, unobstructed. A soap dispenser is also incorporated into the implement. The nozzle and soap dispenser direct fluid from the user when the implement is held in the hands. The implement may be used with other fluids not water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Chappell International, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilmore H. Chappell
  • Patent number: 5168935
    Abstract: A maintenance device for hooves, such as horse hooves, includes a hoof pick and a hoof dressing applicator including dressing. The hoof pick handle includes a tubular section having an internal cavity containing hoof liquid dressing. A dressing dispensing applicator on the other end of the handle applies the dressing to a hoof. A cap covers the applicator so that the dressing is not unintentionally dispensed. An exemplary embodiment includes a spray pump dressing applicator. In another exemplary embodiment, a dabber is used as a dressing applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Inventors: Dean J. Thornbury, James P. Thornbury
  • Patent number: 5116152
    Abstract: An apparatus wherein a fluid nozzle is arranged with a valve figure to effect fluid flow through the nozzle, wherein the nozzle includes a scraper blade mounted within the housing to permit reciprocation of the scraper blade from a first position contained within the housing to a second position extended relative to the housing positioned forwardly of the nozzle to permit simultaneous scraping and cleaning. A modification of the invention further includes an overlying deflective plate adjustably mounted to enhance spray dispersion of fluid directed from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventor: Warren E. Caswell
  • Patent number: 5054945
    Abstract: This is a bottle for containing a window-washing solution and having a sponge and a squeegee blade mounted vertially thereon along the side of the bottle. The sponge communicates with the interior of the bottle through an anti-leak valve contained in a button protrusion in the sidewall of the bottle overwhich a plastic member carrying the sponge and squeegee blade is snapped. A protective cover also snaps onto the bottle and covers the sponge and squeegee blade to protect them from deformation and damage during storage. The bottle with sponge, squeegee blade and protective cover in place provides a small profile for storage in the glove compartment of an automobile or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventors: Jerry R. Iggulden, Donald A. Streck
  • Patent number: 5044803
    Abstract: A tool for applying liquids has a nozzle portion which is provided with a spatulate section having a discharge orifice in the side thereof from which the liquid emerges. The spatulate section is mounted on a tool body which is freely rotatable, so that the liquid may be applied to the surface of a tubular object in a convenient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Three Bond Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Kurosawa, Minoru Imamura, Makoto Iwamura
  • Patent number: 5042690
    Abstract: A cap and tube assembly device including a tube with a nozzle mounted on one end of the tube and having a thin wall section puncturable to provide a discharge on the other end of the nozzle. Also provided is a cap having a first end with an inside cross section sized to engage the nozzle and having an axially centered puncture spike positioned in a first position spaced from the thin wall and movable to a second position to puncture the thin wall. The puncture spike has a chisel shaped edge for forming a hole in the wall and a central bore for providing access to the contents of the tube. The cap has a second enclosing an applicator for dispensing the contents of the tube, whereby the contents of the tube is transferred to the applicator through the bore of the puncture means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: CP Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. O'Meara
  • Patent number: 5009343
    Abstract: This is an automotive tool which has a head, a container and a flexible hose connection with the container. The container has a nozzle and a pump. The hose connects the nozzle of the container to the head. The head has a blade which extends longitudinally and is arced so that it may be positioned within the nipple of a plug wire terminal of an automobile spark plug so that it is between the inner wall of the nipple and the top cap of the spark plug. If the connection between the plug wire terminal and the top cap has in effect become fused the pump can force a solvent from the container through the hose onto the blade portion and against the fused area. The fused area can now be broken permitting removal of the spark plug without damage to the plug wire terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Inventor: Benjamin E. Pugatch
  • Patent number: 5007753
    Abstract: Window cleaning apparatus is described which has a cleaning head that is rotatable to any position when used on a window surface. The apparatus includes a rotatable sleeve coupling which is positioned between the cleaning head and the handle for the apparatus. A cleaning element, such as a wiper, cleaning pad, sponge or brush, is attached to the cleaning head. Because of the rotatablity of the cleaning head, the apparatus effectively cleans edges and corners of windows of any shape. The described apparatus optionally includes a fluid supply conduit for delivering a cleansing fluid from a pressurized source to a fluid distribution conduit positioned on the cleaning head. The fluid distribution conduit contains perforations which enable fluid to be sprayed onto a window surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventor: Raymond B. England, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4974748
    Abstract: A disposable attachment to the dispensing end of a toothpaste tube which obviates contact between the tube exit opening and the toothbrush bristles to minimize the spread of infection among multiple users of the toothpaste, in which the disposable attachment has a leg with a V-shaped notch in a forward edge thereof through which notch the toothpaste is squeezed onto the bristles of the toothbrush while the leg prevents contact of the tube exit opening with the toothbrush bristles because of an interposed position therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Inventor: Judy J. Rae
  • Patent number: 4957226
    Abstract: An automatic food dispensing method, apparatus and utensil primarily for use in fast food restaurants, bakeries, and the like. The method and apparatus comprise a pumping system from a supply through a pump in a controlled amount with a reverse action of the pump after the appropriate amount has been dispensed in order to avoid it dripping. Other drip proof arrangements, such as valving are also utilized optionally. The utensil comprises a handle attached to a container and spreading utensil such as a spoon, ladle, or the like, wherein predetermined portions of a food or substance used in a food may be dispensed either continually or as predetermined quantities. The device consists of a spoon or other appropriately shaped utensil attached to a hollow handle which terminates in a non interfering connection with the interior of the utensil at one end and terminates at the other end in a connection to a food supply source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Wells Manufacturing
    Inventor: Dante V. Pacia
  • Patent number: 4955747
    Abstract: A hand-held device for removably holding a working pad on the lower end of a container that holds a fluid, such as a cleaning compound or a liquid wax, includes attachments for dispensing the fluid and for removably securing the working pad to the container. Gripping features are provided for hand use of the device so that the fluid can be applied to a surface and the surface can be polished by hand using a single device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventor: Matthew A. Tarver
  • Patent number: 4954001
    Abstract: The multi-purpose cleaning device defines a head with a portion on which is placed a wiping blade. The head has an underneath part for supporting a spongy body and is provided with a stirrup including at least one scraping rib. A handle is provided for carrying the head and contains a treatment agent which is projected by actuating a trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventor: Alain E. Billat
  • Patent number: 4953999
    Abstract: A portable hand-held golf club grip cleaner includes an elongate housing having open ends and a longitudinal slot. The housing contains a removable cleaning pad insert and also carries a reservoir and spring device to wet the pads. The golf club grip is insertable transversely into the pads through the longitudinal slot and can be drawn longitudinally through the pad. The device is conveniently attached to a golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Randr, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph L. Rivers
  • Patent number: 4922859
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing head of the device is so connected to the pump assembly of the device as to be capable of rotative and translatory movement to different adjustive positions that are respectively suited for grooming different areas of an animal, and that allow the pump assembly and the liquid supply container of the device to be maintained substantially upright during the grooming operation. The pump assembly is actuated by a trigger pivotally movable by a finger of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: Specialty Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Durell, Don W. Leathers
  • Patent number: 4919604
    Abstract: The present invention includes a specialized tool for finishing drywall surfaces in areas where there is a joinder of those surfaces at an included angle greater than 90.degree.. The tool has an arcuate blade having a handle protruding from its diametral edge, and with a spine extending longitudinal outward from the handle along a radius of the arcuate blade to a point in proximity to the edge of the blade. The blade is of uniform thickness and terminates in a finishing edge which is tapered to a thinner leading edge. Further, the tool has tapered raised portions fanning out from the spine to enhance control and stability of the finishing edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Inventor: Jim Wilson
  • Patent number: 4884913
    Abstract: An elongated longitudinally interlocking cluster of absorbent pads held together by a tear away adhesive strip of material for use in a nail polish removing wand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventors: Louise Smith, Frank W. Kautman
  • Patent number: 4850728
    Abstract: A tool for cleaning concrete truck delivery chutes. The tool comprises an elongated handle portion having a generally disc-shaped head portion carried at one end thereof. The head portion comprises a substantially semicircular rigid plate portion extending substantially perpendicular to the handle portion and configured to conform to the inner contour of a concrete truck delivery chute. A substantially semicircular flexible portion extends perpendicularly from the handle portion substantially opposite to the rigid portion and projects forwardly at an angle of approximately 45.degree. from the plane of the rigid portion. The flexible portion is configured to conform to the inner contour of a concrete truck delivery chute and tapers radially outward to form a squeegee edge to facilitate removal of water from the chute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Inventor: Daniel R. Arroyo
  • Patent number: 4836702
    Abstract: A cleaning device for paint brushes and rollers which employs a scrubbing action for lifting and separating bristles or mat for optimal cleaning and which allows the progress of the cleaning process to be continuously and conveniently monitored. The device comprises an annular spray ring having an exterior radially directed flange and a plurality of spray ports on the inside surface of the ring. The ports are aimed so that the individual water streams converge at a point exterior to the plane of the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Torus Corporation
    Inventor: Donavan J. Allen
  • Patent number: 4804321
    Abstract: A spreader tool for use in spreading a bed of predetermined thickness of cementitious material on the floor surface prior to laying tiles wherein the tool is composed of a frame having front, rear and side walls and which is open at the top and the bottom so that a charge of the mix may be positioned between the frame members and moved across a floor with the material being discharged through a mouth formed in the frame by an inclined rearwardly extending septum and wherein a rake is provided in the discharge zone of the frame so that the bed being spread on the floor has grooves in the top surface of it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Inventor: Armando Riesgo
  • Patent number: 4778298
    Abstract: A cleaning device for use in cleaning a floor, windshield, window, or signboard which comprises a sponge scrubber, a rubber blade, a spray nozzle and a corrugated hand pump whereby the cleaning device can be utilized to scrub, wipe and spray simultaneously when the cleaning device is utilized by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Inventors: Byung Kwan Shin, Kwan Hong Shin
  • Patent number: 4778301
    Abstract: A compact, multi-function glass cleaning device which comprises a housing having a hand grasping portion, a working end portion, and a spray end portion. A reservoir is provided in the housing with the spray end portion having a finger activated spray pump in communication with the reservoir. The working end has at least one glass surface cleaning element secured thereto. A detachable support is secured to the working end to conceal a glass surface cleaning element. The detachable support has detachable elements for easy removal and connection with the working end. The detachable support has at least another type of glass surface cleaning element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Concept GSB Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Sicotte
  • Patent number: 4776716
    Abstract: This foldable multipurpose cleaning device comprises a fluid-receiving receptacle member detachably connected to a cleaning head assembly. The receptacle member includes a plunger and dispensing means for the fluid. The cleaning head assembly includes an elongated scraper or squeegee and an elongated brush or sponge borne on a carriage member, an intermediate coupling member projecting from the carriage member and comprising a female housing member with a locking notch in its base, a slotted body member topped with a male head portion that has near its base a lug that is engagable with the notch on the female housing member in a releasable gripping relationship when the carriage member is in a generally horizontal position for operation, the female housing member being pivotally attached to the male head portion by means of oppositely-disposed pivot pin elements projecting from the male head portion into corresponding pivot slots in the female housing member for slip joint action therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: Sunshine Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Chii M. Huang
  • Patent number: 4750883
    Abstract: An elongated tubular member having a valved coupling at one end to a garden hose, has an inverted J-shaped portion at its other end terminating in a hollow, paddle-like cleaning head. A user at ground level is thus enabled to extend the device into a rain gutter, and move it therealong to dislodge leaves and other debris. Water forced into the head is discharged at high velocity through small openings in the leading surface of the head, along paths calculated to aid in the dislodgement and flushing of the debris from the rain gutter. The tubular member can be sectionally constructed, so as to be extendable to selected, different lengths. The cleaning head is detachable, to permit the substitution of various cleaning heads, including, for example, a cleaning head having a plastic or rubber, resiliently deformable scraping edge, or one having a cleaning brush upon the debris-engaging edge of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Inventor: Harry N. Drake
  • Patent number: 4662768
    Abstract: A hand held kitchen sink spray is disclosed with various cleaning attachments. The attachments are attached by a quick-release connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Friedrich Grohe Armaturenfabrik GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Adolf Gottwald, Odo Klose, Wilfried Koster
  • Patent number: 4648506
    Abstract: A package with spreader is hermetically sealed for storing relatively stiff spreadable materials such as butter until ready for use. The package includes a base having a relatively stiff spreader blade partially defined by a blade spread side surface and an opposed base supply side. The base also includes a deformable blister for holding the spreadable material. The blister is open through the blade to its spread side surface and extends outwardly from the blade on the supply side of the base. A peelable membrane initially seals the butter inside of the blister by being in sealing relation to the spread side surface of the blade. A portion of the membrane is manually peelable from sealing relation with respect to part of the blade and uncovers a portion of the blister to provide a butter delivery opening through which the butter can be forced by digital pressure on the outside of the blister. The butter can then be immediately spread using the sealing side surface of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Land O'Lakes, Inc.
    Inventor: Rolf W. J. Campbell
  • Patent number: D389964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: ViAtro, Corp.
    Inventors: Jan J. Lewandowski, Nick A. Deeter, John A. Engelhardt