Abstract: A paint pad assembly with a pump supplied reservoir comprises a reservoir formed as a generally rectangular shaped box with a vertical back plate, a vertical front plate and four side plates therebetween. One of the side plates includes an aperture. The front plate include coupling means to permit releasable coupling with the side plates. The front plate includes a plurality of long generally rectangular shaped apertures to permit the free flow of paint therethrough. Two upwardly extending brackets are separated by a small distance. Each bracket has an aperture which includes coupling means. The brackets are positioned on the back face of the reservoir. A hose is comprised of flexible materials and formed in a long hollow, tubular configuration with two free ends. One end of the hose is coupled to the reservoir through the aperture in the side wall and the other free end is coupled to a paint supply. A handle is formed as an elongated hollow, tubular member with an open end at its lowermost extent.

Abstract: An automatic feed fluid dispenser comprising: a reservoir cylinder, for enclosing and containing fluid, the reservoir defining an inlet port and an outlet port; an elongated hollow shank, defining opposite inner and outer ends, each inner and outer ends defining a corresponding mouth, the outer end destined to carry transverse bristles; the reservoir outlet port and the shank member inner end mouth being interconnected; an elongated channel freely extends through the hollow shank and defines opposite first and second ends, the first end extending through the hollow shank inner end mouth and into the reservoir, the second end adapted to come in register with the shank outer end mouth; a valve is provided, for releasably closing the shank outer end mouth. An inflated balloon, or a spring-biased piston, continuously biases the fluid through the channel and toward the shank outer end mouth.

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 dentifrice dispensing toothbrush is described which utilizes a compressible elastic button to pump a controlled quantity of dentifrice material from a replaceable cartridge to the brush head. The toothbrush locks itself to prevent further pumping of dentifrice material when its replaceable cartridge is nearly empty. The self locking mechanism eliminates the formation of voids in the dentifrice material and consequent pump failure when the spent cartridge is replaced. In one embodiment, a cover is provided which protects the brush head, bristles, pumping mechanism and other parts of the toothbrush. The cover also seals the conduit which supplies dentifrice material to the brush head to prevent it from becoming clogged with dried dentifrice material during periods of non use and to prevent accidental compression of the button.

Abstract: A water squirt toothbrush is provided which consists of a handle having a longitudinally extending fluid chamber. A head is attached to a first end of the handle having a longitudinally extending fluid channel connected to the fluid chamber and a plurality of lateral fluid passageways extending inwardly from one face and terminating in the fluid channel. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from the one face of the head. A mechanism in cooperation with the fluid chamber of the handle and the fluid channel in the head is for squirting water through the lateral fluid passageways past the bristles to rinse off teeth being brushed by the bristles.

Abstract: A squeegee-type cleaning device for washing windows and other structures has a holder with a brush, a support for the holder, a wiper blade adjacent the brush and a fluid supply connected by a hose to the holder. Apertures provided along the length of the holder allow fluid to be pumped from the supply along the entire length of the brush. A manually operated pump is provided to pump this fluid. The brush is pivotable relative to the support and a telescopic pole can be provided on the support to aid in cleaning of the structure.

Abstract: A dispenser having a hollow body to receive a flowable material. The body is generally conical and has a wider end and a narrower end. There is an outlet at the narrower end. A spiral conveyor within the hollow body is able to rotate relative to the body. Rotation of the spiral conveys material received in the body through the outlet. The spiral conveyor is generally conical and extends into a point adjacent the passageway. At least that part of the conveyor within the extension is a flexible resilient coil in contact with, or close to, the interior of the body adjacent the bristles. In the preferred embodiment, the dispenser is a toothbrush with bristles formed on the narrower end of the body and the outlet communicating with the bristles. There are various ways in which one handed operation of the dispenser can be achieved.

Abstract: A recirculating parts washer provides both automatic jet washing and manual, sink-type brush washing for automotive parts and the like. The parts washer, which uses a water-based detergent cleaning solution, comprises a tank for storing a cleaning solution, a housing for providing an enclosed wash area, a jet wash means providing automatic jet washing, a brush wash means allowing manually cleaning, and a pump means for selectively delivering a flow of cleaning solution to the jet wash means and/or the brush wash means. A means for decontaminating the cleaning solution and the tank is also provided.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic actuator for an electrical switch having a flexible diaphragm operating through a rigid disk member actuates an electrical contact when air pressure is applied to the diaphragm. A cylindrical ring acts as a guide for the rigid disk member. The rigid disk member serves to flatten the membrane and resist permanent deformation when air pressure is released from the membrane.

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 filling toothbrush having a hollow handle providing a supply space for toothpaste. A toothpaste dischage aperture is provided on the outer end of the handle beneath the bristles. A conduit inside the handle connects the aperture to the supply space at the inner end of the handle where a pump forces toothpaste through the conduit. The supply space has a cross-section increasing toward the pump in two stages provided by a first cylinder and a second cylinder within the handle. A piston within said first cylinder moves downwardly to push toothpaste toward the pump at the inner end of the handle. The second cylinder has a piston in the form of a ring having a width sufficient to span the difference in diameters of the first and second cylinders. An inwardly projecting flange on the ring piston is engaged by the first piston as it moves toward the pump and the two pistons then move in unison to expel toothpaste from the second cylinder.

Abstract: A self-feeding paint brush of the type comprising a housing, an upper deck, a paint container, a transmission mechanism and a brush assembly, wherein a control switch is made on the brush assembly to turn on a motor to drive a gear set to operate via a pinion and a driving gear, causing a suction chamber to suck up oil paint from the paint container into a guide tube via two ducts, for further distribution over the bristles of the brush assembly through a nozzle tube. The housing is releasably secured to the paint container at the top by a hook-and-ring connection to facilitate oil paint filling operation.

Abstract: A screen printing plate cleaning cabinet comprising walls having an openable portion for placing a screen printing plate in the cabinet. A dispensing subsystem comprises a scanning spray head for discharging cleaning fluid against a screen printing plate and a filter and drain subsystem utilizes pneumatically powered pumps for removing residue and cleaning fluid and pumping the residue and cleaning fluid through filters.

Abstract: A self-contained power painting system is provided in which a battery operated motor and pump are contained in a lid for a paint reservoir, and that entire unit is adapted to be carried on a user by a strap or belt. A paint applicator, such as a brush or roller, is connected to the pump by a flexible conduit and includes a switch activator at the applicator to permit the user to selectively control operation of the pump and to move about freely while painting without being emcumbered by a relatively immobile paint reservoir or power source connection through extension cords.

Abstract: A dispenser for viscous material, such as shoe polish, comprising a substantially cylindrical reservoir having near one reservoir end a filling discharge passage terminating in a distribution channel extending through a porous applicator. At least a part of the dispenser wall is deformable for pressing the filling out of the reservoir through the filling discharge passage into the distribution channel. The dispenser is characterized in that at the other end of the reservoir (16,24), there is provided a follower piston (6,28) which, while confining the filling at the discharge end of the reservoir, under the influence of a force exerted axially on the piston body (6,24), is movable stepwise in the direction of the filling discharge passage (9,29). The dispenser is further provided with pumping means operative upon deformation of the deformable portion (3,34) of the dispenser wall (2,25), which portion is resilient.

Abstract: A fountain pen includes a fountain pen barrel, an ink tube fixed inside the pen barrel, a stopper means fixed inside said pen barrel to hold the ink tube in place, and a fountain pen head joined to the other end. A pressing force applied to an urging means moves the ink tube in an axial direction towards a writing core which guides ink from the ink tube in a capillary flow. Axial movement enables the stopper means to generate a contracting force on the ink tube to increase the releasing pressure of the ink. Excess ink absorbed by the writing core permeates an ink absorbent member disposed inside the fountain pen head to prevent leakage of excess ink.

Abstract: A dry foaming coin operated carpet and upholstery cleaning machine for a car washes. A rigid, generally box-like cabinet is secured in a convenient user accessible position. An elongated hose extending from the housing terminates in a user-activated brush which outputs foam and facilitates vigorous cleaning. The control circuit comprises a conventional coin mechanism which operates a timer to initiate a vend. The timer first activates an air compressor, which supplies high pressure air to the system. A remote user switch associated with the brush must be activated to thereafter activate a pump to supply cleaning solution, and to close an air solenoid for air mixing. Simultaneously a heater is activated to heat the control block disposed within the brush. A brush control block properly mixes air and cleaning solution. An elongated heater compartment preheats incoming air, which is thereafter mixed with cleaning solution and discharged through a foam generating chamber in the block.

Abstract: A powder dispenser for supplying a predetermined amount of powder for, for example, cosmetic applicators, by a simple finger-tip operation. The dispenser has a tubular casing which has a nib at one end and an actuator at the other end thereof, a powder chamber containing therein a predetermined powder, a spiral member extending within the powder chamber, and a rotary device having an actuator for providing relative rotation between the spiral member and the powder chamber. A tube may be provided within the tubular casing to form the powder chamber.

Abstract: A dispenser brush for dispensing doses of an agent comprises a brush head (1), a conduit member (3) and a piston pump (4) placed between the reservoir and the dispensing openings. To obtain a very precise dosing the piston pump (4) is arranged for movement in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the brush. The actuator button (11) of the piston may be activated by the thumb of the user while having a normal working grip around the handle.

Abstract: A power paint applicating unit includes a horizontal base having a paint pump, an upright member projecting from the base and having manually operable controls, and a horizontal top pivotally connected to the upright member and overlying a portion of the base unit so that standard paint cans fit therebetween. The hinged top member includes an intake dip tube for drawing paint from the paint can and feeding it through a variable pressure shut-off to a paint applicator unit, such as a roller. A rest is provided for the roller in the hinged top which is formed to provide a handle for lifting.

Abstract: A container with a brush to be used for fluid type cosmetics, wherein the fluid type cosmetics contained with the container are supplied to the brush mounted at the tip of the container by pushing a pushing unit mounted on the periphery of the container in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the container.

Abstract: In an applicator device for applying a material such as nail varnish, with a metering pump, provided separately from the feed duct through which the viscous material passes from the container therefor to an applicator member is a pressure compensating duct which can be communicated with a vent passage extending into the interior of the container, to compensate for variations in pressure within the container. A control valve controls both the communication of the interior of the container with the applicator member through the feed duct, and also the communication of the pressure compensating duct with the vent passage. The vent passage is adapted to be closed by a non-return valve opening towards the interior of the container.

Abstract: An applicator device for nail-varnish has a dosing pump device operating in the axial direction, which cooperates with an actuating element which can be actuated transversely to the axis.

Abstract: A pressure-fed brush may be used for efficient painting. The elastomeric bladder member inside the brush member is provided with a plurality of slots which separate the pressure-fed V-slots into separate fingers, thereby allowing flexing over irregular surfaces. A flow control restrictor is also provided to allow the flow fed to the brush to be varied according to the nature and viscosity of the materials being used. By providing such a flow controller, the need to feather or otherwise modulate the valve at the brush is removed. The handle and valve assembly may be utilized with different size brush heads by provision of different intermediate members which retain varying size bladders for use with varying size brush members.

Abstract: A dentifrice dispensing toothbrush is described which stores dentifrice material in its handle and deposits a controlled quantity of the stored material directly onto the top of the brush surface. The toothbrush comprises (1) a housing which includes a handle, (2) a reservoir situated within the housing for storing dentifrice material, (3) a brush having bristles which are attached to and supported by a brush head member, and (4) a pump which causes a controlled quantity of dentifrice material to be pumped from the reservoir through a channel and a movable applicator and thereafter, to be deposited onto the brush surface. The applicator can be positioned in either a depositing or non-depositing relationship with the brush surface. No dentifrice can be pumped from the reservoir when the applicator is in a non-depositing relationship with the brush surface thus preventing the accidental discharge of dentifrice.

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.

Abstract: A fillable toothbrush provided with a handle containing a dispenser for toothpaste is disclosed. One end of the handle is provided with a stem through which a duct is provided from a storage chamber to an outlet adjacent to a brush arranged at the free end of the stem. An actuating element is provided at the end of the handle remote from the stem. When actuated, the actuating element moves a valve that closes off the storage chamber from the duct and pushes toothpaste through the duct to the brush. When the actuating element is released, the valve retracts and permits toothpaste in the storage chamber to flow into the duct. The dispenser toothbrush is of simple design and allows defined quantities of toothpaste to be dispensed in a reliable way.

Abstract: A powered painting system includes a motor driven paint pump controlled by a radio signal receiver associated with it. A radio frequency transmitter mounts to the wrist of the painter, and a small clip with a button-operated switch thereon is provided for mounting to the finger of the painter, with the button readily accessible to the thumb of the painter. Upon operation of the button by the thumb, the transmitter sends a signal to the receiver which turns the pump on. Upon subsequent operation of the button, the transmitter sends a further signal which, upon receipt by the receiver, turns off the pump.

Abstract: A cleaning system utilizing a hollow bodied, disposable dispensing capsule or package comprising a storage chamber and integral dispensing chamber made of a plastic material. The package is connected to the system handle via a conical protrusion on the package closure. An orifice separating the two chambers is provided with a movable, inlet clapper valve, the dispensing chamber outlet orifice being normally closed by a spring urged valve. Deformation of the elastic walls of the bellows shaped dispensing chamber dispenses a discrete amount of liquid to the system handle without relying on gravity. Compression of the dispensing chamber reduces the volume thereof, closes the inlet clapper valve, and opens the outlet valve to dispense the product. The conically shaped storage chamber provides for ready pumping and evacuation of cleaning fluid therefrom, the flexible walls collapsing inward as a result of the vacuum created by the decompression of the dispensing chamber.

Abstract: A cleaning system (60) includes an elongate handle (61) having a surface cleaning means (65) disposed at one end of the handle and a cleaning fluid cartridge means (64) disposed at the other end of the handle. The cleaning system further includes a means for pumping (66) the cleaning fluid from the fluid cartridge means to the surface cleaning means, and the pump means (66) is associated with the cleaning fluid cartridge means.

Abstract: A painting system having a supply section, a delivery and control section, and an applicator section. The supply section comprises a peristaltic type pump. The delivery and control section comprises a unitary tube having a delivery passageway and an air pressurizing passageway. A pressurizing control switch at the location of the applicator acts through the air passageway to control operation of the pump. The applicator section has a housing which provides a uniform pattern of distribution passageways for uniform application of paint.

Abstract: A pressurized paint supply system for delivering paint or other coating material under pressure to a variety of interchangeable paint applicators. The invention is also concerned with an improved pad assembly for trimming purposes and to an improved pressure-tight joint which can be used with any of the accessories used in the system of the present invention.

Abstract: A paint roller is provided with a removable sleeve receiving a cover having a pile on a stretchable flexible backing. A reversible, speed controllable pump on a hand cart provides paint to the roller from a supply under control of a switch at the roller handle. The roller handle contains a radio transmitter for transmission of pump control signals to a receiver in a pump housing mounted to the hand cart. A peristaltic pump is used for the pumping, and is reversible to facilitate draining of the system back to the paint source. Opening of a door on the pump housing releases pump roller pressure from pump tubing, provides access to pump rollers and pump tubing, and thereby facilitates installation and removal of the pump tubing. Conventional water hose fittings are provided to facilitate cleaning by connection to a hose bib of a domestic water system, if desired.

Abstract: A compact portable, easily operated, paint applying apparatus has a frame adapted to rest on the ground, a lifting handle on the frame for ease in carrying to use locations, a paint reservoir removably supported in upright position on the frame, an electric motor driven paint pump mounted on the frame above the reservoir, an intake tube depending from said pump into the reservoir, a discharge tube extending from the pump, and a paint applicator supplied by the discharge tube. The frame is preferably L-shaped with a bottom horizontal leg provided a sturdy base and an upright vertical leg. The horizontal leg has a well receiving the paint reservoir, the vertical leg has a recess receiving the rear end of a housing in which a reciprocal electric motor is mounted. The front end of the motor housing mounts a pump housing with a depending intake coupling directly over the paint reservoir on the horizontal base and an outlet coupling on the front end thereof.

Abstract: A paint dispensing system including a pressure-tight container for holding paint under pressure, the container having spaced vents along a base portion thereof, a resilient securing means on the container in spaced relation to the vents, and a trough having a pair of spaced tabs extending therefrom and proportioned to be received in the vents to hold the trough in a generally horizontal position. The trough serves as a receptacle for a paint roller comprising a handle and a paint roller assembly detachably secured to the handle, the handle being insertable into the resilient securing means to hold the paint roller suspended above the trough.

Abstract: A peristaltic-type pump having an intake which may be conveniently connected to a liquid coating source includes an impeller having a pair of rollers. Rotation of the impeller causes the rollers to progressively compress a length of tubing in the pump. This compression creates suction to draw the coating material into the pump and pressure to drive a flow of coating to a handle attached to an applicator. The handle includes flow control devices which may be selectively operated to supply coating to the applicator only as required. During periods of non-flow the coating pressure is sensed to deactivate the pump when the pressure exceeds a preselected limit. Deactivation of the pump saves energy and prolongs a life of the pump.

Abstract: A fluid applicator includes a fluid applicator roller engaged with a fluid dispersing roller. The fluid dispersing roller includes a pair of helical fluid dispersing troughs which receive fluid from an electric motor driven pump which is operated by a low voltage electric switch control located on a handle of the fluid applicator.

Abstract: A cleaning fluid cartridge, adapted for use with a cleaning system having a handle and a cleaning brush attached thereto, wherein a flexible bag contains the cleaning fluid, and a check valve is sealingly disposed within an opening in the flexible bag.

Abstract: A griddle cleaning device which is capable of cleaning griddles with high efficiency and with a minimum of labor, and which is very good from the sanitary standpoint. The device includes a brush having a base with an outlet opening, a multitude of bristles secured to the base, and a hollow handle connected with the base. The handle has one end in communication with the outlet opening in the base, and the other end coupled with a hose. The hose is adapted to be placed in selective communication with a detergent tank, a water source, and a rinse tank under the control of a control unit so that the bristles are fed with one of a cleaning liquid, water and a rinsing liquid through the hose, the hollow interior of the brush handle and the outlet opening. The device also includes a sensor attachable to the upper surface of a griddle and connected to the control unit for detecting detergent concentration in the rinsing water.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying liquid to a surface includes an outer vessel, an inner liquid container which is housed within the outer vessel and which is substantially closed but includes an inlet for pressurized gas and a separate outlet for liquid, and means for supplying pressurized gas to the container. An interface of the container and the outer vessel is sealed around the inlet for pressurized gas whereby in use a region of the space between the outer vessel and the inner container is not pressurized. The unpressurized region of the outer vessel is vented. An applicator is connected via a length of flexible tube to the liquid outlet.

Abstract: A liquid container containing liquid, such as paint, to be applied to a surface includes a radially inwardly facing sealing wall on the top of the container extending in a complete circle around the center of the container. An aperture is provided in the top of the container inside the sealing wall. The sealing wall has a depth of at least 4 mm and there is a free space projecting at least 4 mm radially inwardly of the sealing wall and extending in a complete circle around the inside of the sealing wall. In use the container is housed in an outer vessel, a conduit passes through the outer vessel and the top of the container to the bottom of the container, and a pressurizing assembly is provided for applying pressure inside the container. The outer vessel includes a circular seal member mounted on a radially outwardly facing wall extending downwardly from the top of the vessel and cooperating with the sealing wall on the liquid container.

Abstract: A fluid applicator includes a fluid applicator roller engaged with a fluid dispersing roller. The fluid dispersing roller includes a pair of helical fluid dispersing troughs which receive fluid from a pump which is operated by a control located on a handle of the fluid applicator.

Abstract: A coatings application apparatus pumps liquid paint through a flexible conduit within a rotary variable displacement peristaltic pump to a conventional applicator head. Through constant speed rotating lobes peristaltic action squeezes coating liquid within the conduit through the paint applicator control handle and applicator.The control handle permits changes in the paint flow rate. Upon constriction of the conduit within the control handle, flow rate is reduced, back pressure develops with resulting tube distortion. Distortion levered forces act upon a pre-set loaded pump spring. Variation in pump displacement results. The liquid flow rate within the supply conduit is inversely proportional to the back pressure so developed. If fluid flow is completely arrested by full supply tube constriction, back pressure becomes a maximum and pump displacement becomes zero. The pump continues to operate, however, at constant R.P.M., requiring no high starting torque.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying fluid material such as paint to a surface. In the illustrative embodiment the apparatus comprises a wheeled carriage which can be moved along a floor or other support surface and the applicator is an absorbent paint roller. The carriage includes a well for receiving a paint pail and also includes a pump and a conduit for delivering paint from the paint pail to the paint roller. At the paint roller the paint is distributed by a manifold having varying sized ports along the length of the paint roller so as to distribute paint onto the paint roller evenly along its length. More specifically the supply conduit delivers paint to the center of the manifold and the paint flows laterally along the length of the manifold and exits onto the applicator through the ports.