Abstract: A personal hygiene device for cleaning the hands or feet has an outer enclosure of generally donut-like shape which forms an open ended cavity for receiving a user's hand or foot. The innermost surfaces of the enclosure which face inwardly into the cavity are covered with bristles. The enclosure has an internal reservoir within its walls for containing a suitable detergent or soap solution, and one or more outlet openings in the innermost surfaces of the enclosure are connected to the reservoir. A pump mechanism allows the user to pump fluid from the reservoir to the outlet openings, so that the user can move their hand or foot back and forth over the bristles to work up a cleansing lather.

Abstract: A foot scrubbing apparatus is arranged as a compressible housing formed with a rigid floor, including a matrix of suction cups thereon. The housing includes a first top wall oriented at an obtuse angle relative to a second top wall. The first top wall includes a matrix of bristles and the second top wall includes a replaceable sponge member directed therethrough, with the second top wall including a lid member hingedly mounted relative to the second top wall formed with an opening to secure a flange portion of the sponge head to the second top wall. Compression of the housing projects cleaning fluid and/or a lotion compound through communicating apertures in the first and second top walls relative to an interior portion or cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush is provided and consists of an elongated tubular handle having a threaded aperture in a first end and a compartment therein and a brush member having a shaft with a head and bristles on a first end and threads on a second end. In one instance the brush member can be inserted into the compartment of the handle with the threaded second end engagable with the threaded aperture in the first end of the handle in a storage position. In another instance the brush member can be removed from the compartment of the handle and reversed with the threaded second end engagable with the threaded aperture in the first end of the handle in a useable position.

Abstract: An outlet nozzle adapted to be fixed to a substantially cylindrical hair conditioning bottle for dispensing fluid on a lock of hair comprises a hollow tubular member and a dispensing tip fluidly connected at one end of the tubular member opposite the bottle. The tubular member has two continuous longitudinal portions angularly disposed relative to each other. One of the portions is adapted to extend at an angle away from the longitudinal axis of the bottle while the other portion extends towards the axis at an angle therewith and up to a location adjacent the axis. The dispensing tip comprises a pair of flat tooth-like projections spacedly facing each other and extending from the other portion substantially in the same direction as the latter to define an archway adapted to the slidable through the hair to define the lock of hair. The other portion is provided with an aperture between the projections at the bottom of the archway for allowing the dispensing of the fluid from the bottle.

Abstract: A hair treatment medium application device comprising an applicator head adapted for either fixed or rotatable mounting upon a container, optionally through an adapter, in which a dispensing mouth in the applicator is in fluid communication with the container, and in which the mouth is surrounded by bristles and one or more guide tines.

Abstract: A one piece structure of a toothbrush is described with threads for attaching a toothpaste tube to the end of the handle. The handle is provided with an opening extending along the length of the handle with a diameter substantially equal to the opening from the toothpaste tube. The end of the handle with the bristles has, among the bristles, a plurality of openings with a total diameter of all openings substantially equal to the diameter of the handle opening as well as the toothpaste tube opening, so that toothpaste is extruded from the tube with substantially no increase in resistance.The end of the handle about the end with the toothpaste tube has an enlarged member with a flange therearound, so that a cover placed over the bristles is sealed against the flange, and a transparent cover placed over the toothpaste tube is sealed against the opposite surface of the flange. Several modifications are described for particular uses.

Abstract: A disposable hollow bulb-shaped applicator has an ointment-permeable soft mesh membrane which covers the bulbous end of the applicator. Resilient walls surround and interconnect both ends of the applicator, and form a chamber for holding ointment therebetween. The applicator has a necked end opposite to the bulbous end which may be attached to a container of ointment. The ointment chamber of the applicator may be filled with ointment by pressurizing the container (e.g. by squeezing) to force ointment from the container into the applicator. A plug is inserted into the necked end of the applicator to prevent the flow of ointment out of the applicator through the necked end. The filled applicator is squeezed to force ointment through the soft mesh membrane and onto the surface which is to be treated by the ointment. The applicator may be discarded after use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for scrubbing mammals and inanimate objects having a cover with a handle and a tubular section, a perforate scrubbing platen with a finger or sponge or abrasive or other structure to contact the mammal or object, a scrubbing compound holder inbetween the cover and platen, and a central scubbing drive strut and socket structure that enables the platen to move toward the cover to expell scrubbing compound during use and to move away from the cover during use to intake diluent. The method uses the device and has the steps of expelling compound and intaking diluent.

Abstract: A two piece brush for dispensing and applying a material in gel form comprises a brush element having a plurality of bristles and an elongated handle pivotably secured to the brush element for movement from a position adjacent the brush element to a position substantially at right angles to the brush element. An opening is provided extending through the brush element to the bristles which aligns with an opening in the elongated handle entering into a gel retainer in the handle, when the handle is positioned at right angles to the brush element. A flange disposed on the brush element is effective to seal off the opening in the elongated handle with the elongated handle positioned adjacent the brush element.

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 liquid applicator for applying a liquid to a surface such as fingernails. The applicator includes a squeezable container which holds the liquid and includes an open neck. A brush holder supports a hollow brush in the open neck. A sleeve in the open neck is displaceable by the container cap between a first position where the brush is exposed for use and a second position where the cap is sealed against the sleeve to prevent brush dry-out.

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 pet flea and tick brush comprising a container with deforming walls. The container includes a threaded hollow container neck in communication with the inside of the container. A hollow brush neck threadably engages the container neck. The hollow brush neck includes an essentially central axis that defines approximately between about 50.degree. and about 70.degree. angle with a horizontal plane. A brush head having a generally oval elliptical shaped face is integrally bound to the brush neck. The oval elliptical shaped face includes a facial plane that makes approximately between about 50.degree. and about 70.degree. angle with the central axis of the hollow neck brush. A plurality of generally frusto-conical hollow teeth with a discharge aperture is integrally bound to the oval elliptical shaped face. The ingredients from within the container pass from the container through the discharge aperture of the hollow teeth when the container is squeezed and/or inverted.

Abstract: A decontaminating composition and delivery system therefor. The decontaminating composition is prepared by combining a "per-salt", an activator for hydrogen peroxide which effects free radical formation, both of which are in a dry form and an aqueous solution comprised of a nonvolatile alcohol and a surface active agent. The "per-salt" of the present invention is a basic water-soluble salt such as percarbonate, perborate, persilicate or perphosphate which releases hydrogen peroxide in aqueous solution. While not true per-salts in the strict chemical sense, they are otherwise conventional salts containing hydrogen peroxide of crystallization which is released in aqueous solution. The decontaminating composition and delivery system comprise a dispenser containing, in separate compartments, the various components as aforesaid which are thoroughly mixed prior to being dispensed onto the surface to be treated.

Abstract: The container is provided with an outlet opening associated with a dispensing head (5) including an ejection duct (21-26) disposed in the axis of the outlet opening of the container, and a nozzle (28) forming an angle with the ejection duct, an applicator (8) being disposed at the free end of the nozzle (28). This applicator (8) includes on the one hand a cylindrical sleeve (31) cooperating with the free end of the nozzle (28) and on the other hand a base plate (29) joined by the cylindrical sleeve and which includes bristles (30) on its face opposite the cylindrical sleeve (31). The projection (7), a movable part of the dispensing head, includes on its top wall a device (17) for retaining the cylindrical sleeve (31) in a position in which its axis is substantially parallel to that of the outlet opening, so that a guard cap can be put into place on the dispensing zone of the container (1).

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is an art and craft product is made using colored adhesives. The method of making the product comprises using a plurality of at least partially transparent squeeze bottles, each containing a different color of a non-toxic water and soap washable and removable adhesive which dries at room temperture to a hardened stable substance of the same color. A substantially continuous film of the colored adhesive is dispensed from one or more of the squeeze bottles and applied to individual structural parts of a visible scene in an art and craft object so that the adhesive being dispensed both forms a colored portion of the scene and bonds together the structural parts forming the visible scene. Contained in and visible through the bottle in the unit is a quantity of non-toxic, water and soap washable and removable colored adhesive, that is curable to a hardened colored state at room temperature. Included in the unit is a tube for dispensing the colored adhesive from the bottle.

Abstract: A rub-on applicator for rubbing liquid onto a surface to be coated. The applicator includes a flexible compressible bottle containing the liquid to be dispensed. The mouth of the bottle is covered by a thin flexible molded diaphragm sealed to the lip of the bottle. The diaphragm is formed with a small, centrally located, permanently open hole. In one embodiment, the diaphragm normally projects concavely under suction forces into the bottle, but is sufficiently flexible that by squeezing and compressing the bottle, the diaphragm will be forced by compression of fluid in the bottle to project convexly outward of the bottle with a broadly rounded outer surface, so that by turning the bottle upside down and squeezing the bottle, liquid within the bottle is forced therefrom onto to a surface to be coated.

Abstract: An improved applicator bottle for dispensing polish, base or top coats for nails or the like automatically wherein the brush of the bottle is sealed off from the atmosphere so that it cannot dry out and the cap of the bottle can be used as an extension of the bottle to provide a handle.

Abstract: An improved formula facial cleansing device, in which a container is provided with a top cover having a sponge head mounted around a central tube. The outer surface of the sponge head is provided with several vertical grooves and the sponge head is mounted on the top cover with a tooth ring. The container can be closed or opened by means of a pad to control the flow of a liquid soap out of the container. When the container is squeezed, the liquid soap will be forced to flow to the top of the sponge head. Since the sponge head can absorb a lot of water or the like, it can generate a lot of foam for facial cleansing purposes.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing and applying nail polish, which includes an elongated, hollow housing having an opening at one axial extremity. A brush is mounted for axial movement between a first position inside the housing and a second position wherein at least a portion of the brush extends out of the housing. The apparatus also includes a reservoir, which may be either a fixed or removable cartridge, for nail polish. The reservoir is disposed within the housing and apparatus is provided for discharging nail polish from the reservoir onto the brush.

Abstract: A paint applicator having an essentially cylindrical paint container serving as a handle and formed of a resilient material, a threaded cap closing the container, a paint applicating head and a conduit connecting the applicating head to the paint container. The applicating head includes a metal plate affixed to the conduit and having an opening for the supply of paint, a layer of sponge-like material overlying the plate, a porous layer having a nap on one surface overlying the sponge-like material and a paint impervious layer covering at least the top edge of the sponge-like material.

Abstract: Disposable applicator (10) for nail polish or other liquid comprises a frangible ampul (12) containing the liquid to be dispensed, a housing (14) defining a chamber (18) open at one end for housing the ampul (12) , the housing (14) being flexible at least in the vicinity of the ampul (12), and an applicator (15) secured to the housing (14) at the open end of the chamber (18), whereby the housing (14) may be squeezed in the flexible vicinity thereof for breaking the ampul (12) whereupon the liquid may be transmitted to the applicator (15) through the open end of the chamber (18).

Abstract: A disposable liquid dispensing pipette and method of making same which delivers an accurate and uniform drop of liquid of a given size and which incorporates an integral paddle stirrer, so that a chemical or biological sample can be dispensed and spread or mixed before disposing of the device. The device comprises a hollow drawing and dispensing tube connected to a flexible and resilient bulb and paddle stirrer. The open end of the tube can be made in various sizes (i.e. outside diameter) to accommodate different drop size required. The device can be fabricated inexpensively, such as by molding from polyethylene which is generally hydrophobic, non-toxic and inert to most chemicals found in a clinical laboratory.

Abstract: Cleaning device includes a cleaning-fluid container on which is mounted a head including a reservoir to which cleaning fluid is valved from the container in an amount sufficient to clean a phonograph stylus without waste. The cleaning is performed with a porous cleaning pad extending across the reservoir. The porous cleaning pad preferably consists of open-cell plastic foam and an exterior velour covering.

Abstract: A dispenser for flowable material having a squeezable container formed with filling and discharge openings at opposite ends, a combination handle and closure member connectable to the filling opening, and a flexible discharge spout and second closure member being connectable selectively to the discharge opening of said container, the connections all having snap-acting co-engaging members and the discharge spout being elongated and flexible and of uniform very small diameter to control discharge of precise amounts of material directed to desired locations of use by an operator holding the dispenser pen-like in one hand.

Abstract: An integrated dentifrice and brushing container for use with a disposable toothbrush of the type comprising: a tubular stem for holding a bristle-carrying head formed integrally of the stem portion, an enlarged dentifrice holding chamber within the tubular stem, an internal passage extending between the dentifrice chamber and the bristle portion terminating in an aperture adjacent the bed of imbedded bristles. The head end of the assembly at the back of the bristles is provided with a position-adjustable valving member which alternately seals or opens the dentifrice outlet passage from the chamber to adjacent to the bristles. The slideable member is provided with an external tab which protrudes sufficiently to assure manual grasping and reciprocating position adjustment by thumb action.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush containing dentifrice with enclosure cap. The toothbrush main body has a hollow squeezable handle with dentifrice therein. A passage leads from the handle to an outlet on the brush head with the dentifrice flowing outwardly from the head between the opposite ends of the bristles. A cap removably mounted to the brush head encloses the bristles and has a plug sealingly projectable into the dentifrice outlet.

Abstract: A medication dispenser has a medication container and a head removably coupled to the container to permit flow of medication from the container to the head and to permit recharging or replacement of the container or head. A medication passageway between the container and the head includes removable orifices for selectively regulating flow of medication from the container through the head. A plurality of teeth defining channels are provided on the head for the passage of medication from the head through the channels onto an animal. The head has a surface which is generally parallel to the surface of the animal, and the teeth extend from the head at an oblique angle to the surface.

Abstract: An applicator for uniformly dispensing liquid such as ink. The applicator is composed of a flexible supply bottle with a porous plastic applicator disc attached to one end. The porous plastic applicator forms a tight seal with the ink supply bottle. The applicator disc is preferably composed of sintered porous polyethylene having an average pore size of between about 35 to 50 microns in diameter with pores occupying between about 40 to 50 percent of the applicator volume. When the bottle is squeezed, ink is forced out of the bottle through the porous applicator disc; and when the bottle is released, ink trapped within the applicator disc interior returns to the bottle preventing clogging of the applicator disc. The applicator is secured to the ink supply bottle by engagement between an annular flange at the bottle's mouth and a circumferential groove in the applicator.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaner including a flexible container having a threaded neck portion at one end and a closure element threadably received by the neck. A cleaning bowl is carried at one end of the flexible container, the cleaning bowl having a cup portion and a passage communicating between the cup portion and the flexible container interior. A dip tube is disposed within the flexible container and communicates with the cup portion through the passage for providing a passage between the flexible container interior and the cup portion. The cup portion of the cleaning bowl includes an interior surface having an inwardly directed cleaning point projections. A bail is included for suspending the golf ball cleaner from a golf bag.A modified golf ball cleaner includes a plurality of teeth projecting radially outwardly from the margin of the cleaning bowl, said teeth being substantially triangularly-shaped to facilitate cleaning golf club face grooves.

Abstract: Hand-operated instrument for dental care or tooth treatment having an electric drive, including a hand-grip portion, a slender instrument neck portion having one end integral with the hand-grip portion and a free end, a drive motor of the electric drive and a fluid reservoir disposed in the hand-grip portion, a working implement integral with the free end of the neck portion, means including a fluid duct at least partially disposed in the neck portion for supplying fluid from the reservoir to the working implement, and means including drive elements at least partially disposed in the neck portion and being driven by the drive motor for driving the working implement.

Abstract: A two-piece telescoping cylinder made of a flexible plastic material forms a disposable container for a swab and a liquid culture medium. The upper piece serves as a handle for the swab and cooperates with the lower piece to form a sealed container for the swab and liquid. A generally conical plug having a base slightly larger than the inside diameter of the cylinder divides the lower piece into two compartments, sealing the liquid from the swab. When the telescoping parts are pushed together, the swab contacts the plug and pivots it in relation to the side walls of the tube so that the seal is broken and the liquid may saturate the swab or a cotton wad immediately above the swab.

Abstract: A hair grooming device includes a brush head surrounded by a rotatable cover member having a lateral opening through which bristles on the brush head are exposable. A handle for the brush head includes a reservoir for a liquid treating agent and communicates through a passage in the brush head with small dispensing holes spaced among the bristles. The cover member is rotatable between a bristle exposed position in which the bristles are exposed through the lateral opening, and a bristle storage position in which the bristles are concealed within the cover member. The cover member has comb teeth thereon adjacent the lateral opening, and seals are provided between the brush head and cover member to prevent leakage of treating agent from the bristles in the bristle storage position of the cover member.

Abstract: The specification discloses a disposable toothbrush with a self-contained toothpaste supply comprising a transparent handle section and an adjustable brush head having upstanding bristles secured thereto.The transparent cylindrical handle section is hollow and contains the dentifrice material, which is discharged into the adjustable head section when the handle section is compressed. The quantity of discharge of the dentifrice material can be easily measured and judged by the graduation marks placed on the handle. The adjustable brush head has a discharge opening for ejecting the dentifrice material between the bristles when the cylindrical transparent handle section is compressed. The adjustable brush head is capable of being closed so that premature or accidental discharge of the dentifrice material while either in storage or in use does not occur.

Abstract: An elongated hollow body member is arranged to receive a cleaning solution and has a cleaning head on the lower end thereof. The cleaning solution is arranged to be admitted to portions of the cleaning head by squeezing a flexible portion of the hollow body member. The cleaning head comprises an axial shank-like extension on the lower end of the body member and includes a soft resilient covering on one portion thereof and a brush on another portion thereof, such cleaning portions being of a diameter which allow them to be moved between the toes for cleaning such areas. The cleaning head also has a cross brush on the lower end of the axial extension for cleaning surface portions of the feet.

Abstract: Finger print dispensing apparatus includes a compact manually operated portable unit. The unit includes a detachable brush for spreading the powder dispensed, a squeezable detachable container for holding the powder and a nozzle arrangement for delivering the powder to the brush when the container is squeezed. An extendible and retractable sleeve is provided to either house and shape the brush during non use or to expose the brush during use. Moisture proof means are provided on the sleeve to house the brush and keep the powder in the container dry when the apparatus is not in use.

Abstract: A safety eyewash has an eyewash liquid in a container that has two flexible plastic sheets that are sealed around the bottom and end margins and are sealed at the top margin after the liquid is placed in the container. One of the sheets has two sets of holes that are covered by a removable strip of liquid-impervious material secured on that sheet. The size of the holes is such that there is no substantial passage of the liquid through the holes after the strip has been removed until the container is subjected to a compressive force that results in streams of liquid passing out of the holes. The spacing between the centers of the sets of holes is an interpupillary distance. A hand strap can be mounted on the other plastic sheet.

Abstract: A dispensing valve, particularly adapted for a squeeze bottle containing a viscous product, has a valve head in the form of a thin flat wafer of small diameter stationarily supported as freely as possible from obstructions, and above it an elastically deflectable diaphragm having a central opening with a periphery that seats on the periphery of the wafer. Internal pressure causes the diaphragm to move slightly from the wafer during a dispensing operation. The diaphragm is dome-shaped and extends upwardly to form an externally ball-like applicator surface.

Abstract: A compressible container such as a plastic squeeze bottle filled with paint and having an applicator nozzle with a spring loaded absorbant sponge unit which if desired may have short bristles is positioned in the outer open mouth of the nozzle, the mouth being shaped and sized to just receive an enlarged peripheral portion such as an attached washer of an object to be painted by the sponge when it is saturated with paint, while protecting the surrounding area from the paint.

Abstract: A container for substances for the cleaning and care of the human body. The container has a container body and a removable cap and is particularly adapted to receive liquid substances. The removable cap is provided with massaging means and closes off a filling opening of the container body. The cap has at least one opening extending from the inside to the outside and also has a removable closure.

Abstract: Dispenser-container brush for paste material, comprising:(a) a stem or handle having a flexible wall, internally hollow reservoir portion, an intermediate zone provided with means for the engagement of a bristle holder head member; and a substantially rigid elongated portion, said elongated portion having a dispensing opening for the paste material;(b) a substantially rigid bristle holder head member, having a bristle arrangement on an outer side or face and comprising an inner cavity of shape and size substantially corresponding to those of said elongated handle portion: a portion for engagement in said means on the intermediate handle portion, and a dispensing hole for the paste material in the face or side provided with said bristles, the position of said dispensing hole being such that the hole can be brought in register with said dispensing opening in the handle.

Abstract: A dentifrice dispensing toothbrush comprises a brush head unit, a replaceable toothpaste container and a squeezable outer case surrounding the toothpaste container. The brush head unit is a hollowed shaft having discharge vents at the base of the bristles and having, at the inlet end, a screw-threaded bore terminating in a pointed tip. The toothpaste container has a toothpaste holding chamber whose outlet is closed by a membrane wall pierceable by the pointed tip.

Abstract: A pen shaped device includes a brush-type applicating tip for dispensing and applying liquid that is stored in an integral fountain reservoir bag. The brush is permanently mounted outside the reservoir, receiving liquid through a hollow tube or other narrow passage. A check valve is provided within the device to prevent leakage during storage but the valve allows liquid to pass from the reservoir to the brush under the impetus of semi-automatic or manual finger-operable feed control. The brush is kept moist during storage by being capped in an air-tight enclosure which receives vapor of the liquid through a vapor-permeable membrane communicating with the reservoir.

Abstract: Retractable brushes are disclosed having provision for dispensing any suitable liquid or other material which is to be used in connection with the brush. The material to be dispensed is held in a container which is mounted on the rear side of the brush. A disengageable coupling is provided between the container and a passage extending through an axial member to the front of the brush. The container may take the form of a squeeze bottle or may otherwise be compressible.

Abstract: The device is hand held, may be used for washing dishes and the like, and comprises a hollow handle that may be filled with a detergent, and a removable sponge. A small aperture in the bottom of the handle permits the detergent to seep into the sponge which may be eternally wetted for use.

Abstract: A surgical scrub brush featuring four bristle-lined troughs or furrows or tubular apertures for rapid, efficient and simultaneous scrubbing of the four fingers, and also providing for the scrubbing of the hands, arms and web spaces, including both the outer and relatively inaccessible interdigital areas of the fingers and providing additionally an outer bristle surface and on the opposite surface a layer of foam rubber or plastic for general overall scrubbing of the hands, arms and thumbs, having additionally, rows of relatively short stiffer bristles and/or raised plastic edges on the other two sides for cleaning the finger tips, nails and under the nails.

Abstract: A swab or applicator utilizing a generally pliable or bendable tubular member of plastic or similar material having one end inserted into and gripped by a gripping chuck and the other end provided with an absorbent swab of cotton or other natural or synthetic material with a passage being exposed at the tip end of the swab for discharging material therethrough and applying such material to a desired location. The inner end of the tubular member is beveled and provided with roughened surface area portions to facilitate the gripping thereof. Various chuck adapters mount the tubular member on containers having structural characteristics enabling the contents of the container to be discharged from the opening in the tip end of the swab. A closure disk is provided in the chuck adapter to maintain the contents of the container sealed until ready for use.