Abstract: A herbicide applicator has a handle and a dispensing end which, in one embodiment may be detachable. Herbicide is introduced into the handle and flows through the handle to the dispensing end. The dispensing end has a plurality openings through which the herbicide flows. An absorbent sleeve is over the dispensing end to control the herbicide flow. The absorbent sleeve has concentric ridges between which the herbicide is dispensed.

Abstract: An applicator device wherein a handle component has an easily removable sponge component. The sponge component includes a relatively stiff closed cell base layer and one or more relatively compliant, open cell layers laminated thereto. The sponge is retained on the handle by the cooperation of a retaining bead formed in raised section on the handle component with an aperture in the sponge component formed in the base layer.

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: 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: A lotion applicator is provided including a handle with a mounting plate coupled to an inboard end thereof. A sponge is in turn mounted on the plate. A lotion dispensing assembly includes a cylindrical reservoir formed in an outboard end of the handle. The handle has a cap coupled to the outboard end thereof for allowing access to the reservoir. The lotion assembly further includes a conduit formed in concentric relationship with the handle and in communication between the reservoir and the sponge.

Abstract: An applicator apparatus for dispensing liquid grout sealant within a grout filled groove formed between adjacent ceramic and clay floor and wall tiles. The apparatus includes a liquid container mounted on a handle and containing liquid grout sealant, a manual flow control valve, and a liquid dispensing head, all in fluid communication. The liquid dispensing head is flexibly connected to the handle and includes a liquid outlet for dispensing liquid grout sealant therefrom. A brush or roller is removably connected to the liquid dispensing head for uniformly spreading liquid grout sealant over grout within the groove. In a first embodiment, the container, control valve and liquid dispensing head are mounted on an elongated handle thereby providing a compact apparatus for dispensing liquid grout sealant to floors, counter tops, and walls.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hair brush includes a body having a chamber therein. The hair brush includes a liquid container in the chamber. A trigger is also contained within the chamber. The trigger may be depressed such that it drives the liquid container relative to the body. A pump is disposed in the container that dispenses liquid from the container through a spray nozzle when the container is driven by the trigger. The pump and container are disposed in the head portion of the brush such that the pump stroke may be relatively short. The container may be removable and replaceable or refillable.

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 sunscreen lotion applicator for use by shirtless construction workers that includes a rugged construction, lotion-container, tubular handle and a flexible, necked applicator head. The lotion-container handle is contoured for facilitating not only access to a person's backside for lotion application, but also for being carried on a tool belt by a construction worker, in a similar manner as other tools, such as hammers and wrenches. The handle includes a detachable fill cap having a rough texture for better on/off manipulation, upper rough textured grip that facilitate firm grasping for insertion and removal from a tool belt and a lower rough texture grip for firm grasping during its use. The handle also includes an elongated window for viewing the lotion content in the handle. The applicator head member is constructed in the form of a ball roll-on applicator, or alternatively as a cylindrical roller, or as a replaceable porous dauber that is covered with a chained cap.

Abstract: A bottle (1) for storing a fluid and for applying the fluid to a human body comprises a container (2) having an opening; and an elongated rod member (11) having a longitudinal axis, the rod member (11) being located in the opening, and the rod member being slidable along its longitudinal axis relative to the container (2) and being sealed against the container (2) so that an inner end of the rod member (11) is located within the container (2) and an outer end of the rod member (11) is located outside the container (2). The rod member (11) has at least one duct (15) extending at least partially in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rod member (11), the at least one duct (15) forming a fluid connection between an outlet at the outer end of the rod member (11) and an orifice that is situated within the container.

Abstract: A lotion bottle is configured to be removably engaged to a handle portion, the handle portion is connected to a head, and a pad is configured to be removably attachable to the head. The handle portion includes a plurality of removably engageable segments. The head is threadedly connected to the handle portion, the head including a flow control device therein, the flow control device having structure forming flow control ports therein, the head, the handle segment and the flow control device configured such that the flow control ports are open when the handle segment is in its most distal position from the head, and the flow control ports are closed when the handle segment is in its nearest position to the head.

Abstract: A section of sponge-like cleaning material partially enclosed within a rigid casing to form a cleaning surface that is contoured to simultaneously contact the edge and sides of a windshield wiper blade; being movable back and forth along the length of a wiper blade by a hollow handle that can be used to store cleansing fluid directly or in a squeeze-type dropper.

Abstract: A body lotion applicator system to enable a user to conveniently apply hand cream and other skin preparations to the back and other hard-to-reach areas of the body is disclosed. Such system comprises a reservoir in a tubular configuration with an exterior surface and an interior surface and having a circular cross-section. The reservoir has a closed upper end with a filling aperture therein and a closed lower end with a first bearing aperture therethrough. The reservoir also has an intermediate extent therebetween. A bearing plate is located interior thereof adjacent the upper end with passages therethrough and with a second bearing aperture therethrough. An application box is secured to the exterior surface of the reservoir adjacent to the upper end. The application box includes a common wall with the reservoir and is formed with a plurality of feed holes extending therethrough for the passage of lotion to the application box from the reservoir.

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.

Abstract: A self-loading paint applicator gun for painting comprising a hollow stock adapted to receive a paint cartridge filled with paint; a valve mechanism disposed in the stock for receiving a paint cartridge and allowing the flow of paint from the paint cartridge in an opened orientation and preventing the flow of paint in a closed orientation; a trigger linkage mechanism for placing the valve mechanism in the opened orientation or the closed orientation; a hollow butt coupled to the stock; a plunging mechanism disposed within the butt for applying a force for allowing paint to flow from a paint cartridge; a barrel having a base end coupled to the stock and a tip end extended therefrom; a transfer hose having a base end and tip end with the base end coupled to the valve mechanism; and a brush having a handle on one end coupled to the tip end of the barrel, bristles on the other end, and a hollow and perforated sash therebetween coupled to the tip end of the transfer hose; whereby when a paint cartridge is disposed

Abstract: A liquid medium dispensing implement, to be operated by hand, has a hollow handle, forming a reservoir into which a liquid cleaning or other liquid application medium can be filled. A nipple extends from the end of the handle and contains a pinhole opening, through which the liquid flows from the handle reservoir. A separate and detachable sponge applicator snaps onto the end of the handle to form liquid tight seals between the applicator and the outside circumference of the handle, and between the nipple and an opening in the support piece of the applicator into which the nipple is inserted. The implement can be used effectively, cleanly, and without liquid waste for cleaning dishes and pots or for a variety of other applications in which liquid is to be applied to treat a surface.

Abstract: A lotion applicator with a hinged extension arm includes an upper extension arm formed as an elongated cylindrical member with an upper region and a lower region. The lowermost extent of the lower region includes a coupling device for attachment thereto. A lower extension arm is formed as an elongated cylindrical member having an upper region and a lower region. The uppermost extent of the upper region includes a coupling device for attachment thereto. The lowermost extent of the lower region is formed in an L-shaped configuration. A coupling screw is adapted to couple the upper extension arm to the lower extension arm at their respective coupling devices. An open cell foam sponge is shaped in a generally planar, oval configuration with an upper surface and a lower surface. The sponge includes a middle section with a small thickness and rounded ends with a large thickness. A sponge coupling mechanism joins the lowermost extent of the lower extension arm to the upper surface of the sponge.

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 multi-function glass cleaning apparatus having a container provided With an opening closable by a plug, two principal opposite faces and two side walls, for receiving and storing a cleaning fluid. A handle is formed integrally with the container and defines a hand grasping portion. The hand grasping portion is transverse to the side walls. A first support member is formed integrally with the container on one of the faces thereof for supporting a scraping element which is secured to it. The first support member is parallel to the hand grasping portion and has a trough extending lengthwise thereof. The trough is in communication with the container via a small aperture. A second support member is formed integrally with the container for supporting a wiper which is secured to it. The second support member is parallel to the hand grasping portion and to the first support member.

Abstract: A combination dispenser-applicator and stand with the dispenser having a hollow interior and at one end means to fill the hollow interior with a topical solution such as lotion and the stand acting in one mode as a stand and cover for the sponge portion of the applicator head but also allowing the sponge cover to be removed from the stand to enable the user to transport the-applicator in a covered manner without taking the applicator stand.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus is provided with at least two identically configured reservoirs, each of which may be functionally adapted to serve as the washer portion or the collecting portion of the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a liquid such as floor wax. When an operator adjusts a handle-mounted valve, drops of wax fall down from tube-shaped nozzles arranged in an equidistant relationship on the base of the applicator. The wax is supplied from a bag-shaped container mounted on an intermediate portion of the handle and flows down to the nozzles via filters, an adjusting valve, a distributing chamber and discharge passages. When the applicator is not in use, it is placed on a tray which keeps the base moist with a cloth tightly stretched on the base of the applicator. Steam fills the space between the cloth and the base to prevent solidification of the wax.

Abstract: A brush with an automatic water control valve is disclosed. The brush includes a handle portion pivotably connected to an actuation portion and rigidly attached to a brush portion. A fluid passageway is provided through the handle portion into the bristles of the brush. Communicating with the fluid passageway is the flexible tubing which is adapted to be connected to a water fluid source under pressure. A valve is provided for opening and closing the passageway formed by the tubing and for providing flow through the passageway to the brush portion. The valve is actuated by a pivoting motion of the actuation portion with respect to the handle portion. The valve includes a roller which engages the flexible tubing and squeezes same, such that the normal rest position of the actuation portion with respect to the handle portion closes the tubing.

Abstract: An elongate handle mounts a support plate, the support plate mounting a head member thereon. The head member includes a removably mounted sponge head securable to a forward face of the head member, with a flexible polymeric arcuate plate mounted removably to a rear face of the head member. A modification of the invention includes the handle formed with a refillable reservoir, wherein the handle is deformable to effect pressurizing of the reservoir and effect directing of fluid through a supply conduit to a further supply conduit, thereafter directing cleaning fluid to the sponge through a series of valve plugs directed through the further supply conduit.

Abstract: A paste wax applicator has a handle carried proximally on an elongated housing, allowing a human operator to remain in a non-fatiguing upright position by having one of his hands hold the handle and the other cradle the elongated housing, while applying to a floor surface paste wax dispensed from a cartridge tube. A plunger and the cartridge tube are housed by the elongated housing. The human operator actuates a cartridge-gun mechanism operatively connected via the plunger to the cartridge tube to incrementally drive the plunger, thereby causing paste wax to be dispensed from the cartridge tube for application upon the floor surface of the floor to be waxed.

Abstract: A plate member mounting an "L" shaped flange to a forward terminal end thereof defines a channel for receiving a ceiling fan blade therewithin, wherein the organization includes a handle mounted thereto. A modification of the invention includes a handle extension, wherein the handle includes a reservoir to effect projection of fluid into the plate structure of the apparatus and direct such cleaning fluid into a covering fabric to enhance cleaning of associated fan blade structure.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a pad having a scrubber layer of porous material, a liquid impervious sheet or surface substantially covering a rear surface of the scrubber layer, a blotter layer of absorptive material extending over the sheet or surface on a side opposite the scrubber layer, and a rupturable packet containing a liquid active material associated with the scrubber layer. The device has an instrument having a head attached to an elongated handle, and a device for releasably attaching the head to the scrubber layer and blotter layer.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a plurality of liquids, such as for tanning, at the same time to the human body. The applicator includes a handle and an applicator head at the top of the handle. The head receives a pad for contact with the body where the liquids are to be applied. The handle has at least two chambers for separately containing the liquids. The liquids are fed from the chambers to the applicator pad for application to the body upon contact with the pad.

Abstract: A suntan lotion applicator is provided and consists of an elongated hollow handle connected to a flat head over a central aperture and a pad affixed to underside of the head for applying the suntan lotion on the skin. A removable cover is on the head for isolating the pad when not in use and a cap is detachably connected to the handle to protect the suntan lotion within the handle.

Abstract: A support member has a hollow body, is open at its top, and has ends, sides and a base. It includes openings in the base of the support member. A socket on the base receives a handle and a compressible, absorbent sponge is anchored to the support member. The sponge has a top surface, flat ends, and upright slits which extend from the top surface into the sponge to define a plurality of adjacent sponge flaps. The flaps are compressed into firm frictional engagement by a locking member that is received within the support member.

Abstract: A manually operated appliance for the treatment of textile floor coverings with a foaming cleaning liquid, comprising a shaft-like handle with a bristled cleaning element attached thereto, a container for cleaning liquid replaceably mounted on the handle by means of a holding element, and a hose for connecting the container and cleaning element which is operatively connected to a dosing mechanism regulating the outflow of cleaning liquid from the container. The hose has a grooved internal profile and the cleaning element is a hollow brush having an inlet nozzle on its top surface for the hose level with a socket for fixing the handle. Outlet holes face the floor between rows of bristles arranged at the outer edges of the hollow brush, and a distributor plate covers the brush surface.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a fluid applicator useful for applying a fluid in a uniform and discrete manner to a remote surface wherein said applicator has a fibrous pad which is saturated and retains the fluid until applied to a surface, a valve or throttle means to control the amount of fluid in the fibrous pad and a telescoping handle element which can be extended to provide an elongate handle for reaching remote areas and to expose a cylindrical fluid vessel having a flexible wall which is compressed to extrude fluid therefrom and into the fibrous pad.

Abstract: A dustless drywall finisher, is disclosed. The finisher contains a rigid handle portion containing a liquid, a sponge portion pivotally mounted to the rigid handle portion, and a flexible hollow hose transporting the liquid from the rigid handle portion to the sponge portion so that the sponge portion and the rigid handle portion still remain mutually pivotable with regards to each other and allow the liquid to prevent the formation of airborne dust.

Abstract: An applicator device for the application of a liquid or pasty material includes a handle and an applicator detachably mounted on the handle, the applicator having a sealed chamber containing the liquid or pasty material. A manually operated release on the handle is operable to break the seal of the sealed chamber and to provide for release and application of such material from the applicator onto a desired site.

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 bingo ink marker has an elongated handle connected to a cubical ink reservoir. The cubical ink reservoir has six faces with a threaded tubular sleeve extending from each face. A sponge applicator is removably received in each of the threaded sleeve and each is configured to produce a different design ink mark. A plurality of threaded caps are provided for selectively covering each of the applicators. One of the threaded caps includes an attached elongated handle portion. In use, the user may index the cubical ink reservoir to utilize any of the six differently designed applicators.

Abstract: A lotion applicator particularly designed for use in applying body lotions and suntan lotions includes an elongated body formed from a resilient material and configured to simulate a human hand and forearm. An internal passage extends through the foreman portion of the body and terminates in a lateral opening in the central palm area of the hand portion of the body. A sponge applicator includes a perforated mounting plate having a peripheral edge portion and removably received in an undercut groove formed adjacent the lateral opening. A threaded coupling is provided in the internal passage for connection of the threaded neck of a conventional lotion bottle. The device serves as a massage and lotion applicator and also as a novelty item.

Abstract: A combined skin lotion dispenser and applicator is disclosed herein having an elongated tube containing a quantity of lotion which is of thin walled construction so as to be manually squeezed to forceably urge the lotion through a one-way closure valve into a rigid applicator member of a paddle type. The member includes a row of openings of different diameters arranged in fixed apart spaced relationship on a convex arcuate section. The member is covered with a removable mitt or fabric bag intended to be saturated with the dispensed lotion. A detachable base is provided for supporting the applicator on a surface and a tote or carrying bag is employed for storing the applicator during transport.

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 lotion applicator apparatus is set forth including an applicator member configured as a human hand for acceptance by a user including an interior surface formed of a semi-absorbent covering, such as acrylic plush with an exterior surface including a timer mechanism formed thereon. The applicator member is formed with an orifice accepting lotion directed through an elongate conduit threadedly secured to a reservoir container. The reservoir container includes a pump plunger for forcing lotion through the conduit into the aforenoted orifice centrally located within the applicator member. The reservoir container is formed with a cap threadedly secured to a base to enable replenishment of lotion therein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wax applicator having a mop, a container for wax and mechanism for siphoning the wax between the container and the mop. A valve controls siphoning rate. The mop includes an applicator portion having a reservoir for receiving the wax with a plurality of openings for periodically distributing the wax from the reservoir to an applicator pad.

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: An apparatus for applying a liquid to a surface comprising an applicator and a body member. The applicator is secured to an end of the body member, the body member defining a reservoir for housing a fluid. The body member includes a piston member for exerting a force on the fluid in the reservoir, and two channels, a first channel being in fluid communication with a channel in the applicator and a second channel being in fluid communication with an area outside the body member. The body member further including a valve for allowing fluid communication between the reservoir and either the first channel or second channel. An additional one-way valve which can be manually deactivated may be included in the second channel.

Abstract: A fountain applicator handle is disclosed for providing a continuous supply of a liquid coating to an applicator head for application onto a surface. The fountain applicator handle includes an elongated hollow reservoir with sliding displacement piston disposed therein. A valve body is attached thereto and adapted for attachment to a coating supply, with the valve body allowing the communication of the coating into the reservoir while preventing the outflow of the coating to the applicator, and controllably communicating the coating from the reservoir to the applicator.

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 wheeled hand-propelled scrubbing device for the upper edge portions of swimming pool side walls near the water level is disclosed. A sponge scrubbing pad is held in a vertical position by a bracket which depends from a wheeled handle. The scrubbing pad can be secured to a detachable plate to facilitate its replacement. A simple mechanism to reciprocate the scrubbing pad vertically during movement of the device can be included and a cleaning liquid dispenser can be provided on the handle of the device for delivering cleaning liquid to the pad.

Abstract: An oil mop employing oil-saturable wiping assemblies is described. The assemblies are fed from a reservoir made up of non-saturable cords and batting. This reservoir is supplied from a primary storage volume contained in a hollow mop handle through a non-saturable wick connecting the handle with the reservoir.

Abstract: Lightweight, simple rug cleaner for residential use which uses a powdered cleaning composition for the cleaning of carpets. The cleaning composition comes in a throw-away, disposable container which is inserted into the rug cleaner for use.

Abstract: A hand-held liquid herbicide applicator for wipingly applying the liquid herbicide on undesired vegetation. The applicator includes an elongated tubular handle having a supply container on its upper end with a special differential pressure operated vent valve in the container. A flow control valve is mounted in the handle for controlling the flow of the liquid herbicide through the handle to an applicator head carried on the bottom of the handle. The applicator head includes an especially configured synthetic sponge which is formed with a porous relatively dense peripheral skin so that the liquid herbicide received from the handle will evenly saturate the entire sponge to prevent uncontrollable liquid flow in one or more localized parts of the sponge.