Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic container that includes a head-massage function and that includes: a refill for containing a cosmetic liquid, a head-contact part that is attached to the refill, and that includes multiple projections, wherein the projections are arranged in one or more rows so that the projections disposed on the periphery of the head-contact part are higher than those disposed in the center of the head-contact part so that the projections form a curved shape, a case that detachably accommodates the refill inside the case, the case being slightly flattened in one direction in a plan view to form a jellyfish shape so as to enable the case's side to be gripped, an inner cap that accommodates the multiple projections so as to protect them, so that the inner cap prevents the cosmetic liquid from leaking out of the projections, a cap that accommodates the head-contact part and the inner cap so as to protect them, so that the cap holds in an upright state the refill, the head-contact part, and the case

Abstract: A writing instrument may include an upper barrel rotatably connected to a lower barrel. Writing fluid reservoirs may be housed in the upper barrel. A writing tip secured to the lower barrel may be in selective fluid communication with the writing fluid reservoirs. The upper barrel may be rotatable relative to the lower barrel of the writing instrument.

Abstract: The back cream applicator is configured for use with a therapeutic liquid such as a lotion or cream. The back cream applicator applies the therapeutic liquid to a person. The back cream applicator is configured for self-application of the therapeutic liquid. The back cream applicator is configured to extend the reach of the person such that the therapeutic liquid can be applied to locations that are otherwise difficult to reach. The back cream applicator comprises a telescopic handle, a cleansing head, a pump, and a refillable reservoir. The cleansing head applies the therapeutic liquid to the person. The refillable reservoir contains a stock of the therapeutic liquid for use by the cleansing head. The pump is a mechanical device that transports the therapeutic liquid to the cleansing head. The telescopic handle is an extension apparatus that extends the reach of the person.

Abstract: A soap dispensing brush. The soap dispensing brush includes a handle having a first end, a second end, and an interior volume configured to store liquid cleaner therein. A depressible end cap is removably secured to the second end of the handle. A brush head is disposed on the first end of the handle, the brush head comprising a first side and a second side, the first side having a plurality of bristles thereon. A plurality of apertures are disposed on the first side of the brush. A push rod is disposed within the interior volume and is communication with the end cap and with a valve. The valve is configured to open when the end cap is depressed, and opening of the valve dispenses liquid from the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the device comprising: a reservoir of cosmetic and an applicator including a stem that is terminated by an applicator head that is adapted to apply the cosmetic to a part of a user's body, the stem of the applicator including an internal duct that opens out sideways via a vent that is formed in the applicator head, the applicator including a gas generator that is connected to said duct and that is adapted to inject gas into the duct.

Abstract: A painting system comprises a pressurized paint canister and a pressure fed paint brush or powered paint roller connectable to the pressurized paint canister. The canister includes a paint reservoir, a self-sealing gas pressure fitting in fluid communication with the paint reservoir and configured to be connected to a gas pressure source, a paint outlet in fluid communication with the paint reservoir, and a removable cap for filling the paint reservoir with paint. The brush assembly includes a main body having a handle and a brush stock and a bristle bundle secured in the brush stock. A plurality of fluid distribution members extend into the bristle assembly and are multidirectionally flexible such that the distribution members flex substantially freely with the flex of the bristles in any direction. The fluid distribution members prevent paint flow when in an unflexed state and allow flow onto the bristles only when flexed.

Abstract: The toothbrush has a base support structure shaped like a nipple, with brush bristles extending from the nipple. A flexible bulb containing liquid is secured to the support structure with a passageway in the support structure leading to holes exiting in the brush. The brush is used to brush the teeth of the infant, and liquid is squeezed from the bulb to rinse the infant's teeth and mouth when cleansing is complete. Preferably, the brush bristles extend most or all of the way around the nipple to facilitate brushing. A valve operates to prevent the flow of liquid from the bulb until squeezed by the infant's caregiver, thus minimizing leakage.

Abstract: A paint trimmer with a three-part edging guide includes a paint applicator, a paint distributing manifold and a handle. The three-part edging guide includes a paint mask, a spacer, and a beveled trimmer guide. The three-part edging guide components work together to allow the paint trimmer to create a straight edge of paint along a surface without any extra traditional masking needed to prevent paint from being applied to any unwanted areas.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a multi-layered tip and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetic product or a medicinal product. The multi-layered tip comprises a translucent outer tip molded about an opaque inner tip. Both the translucent outer tip and the opaque inner tip may be formed of materials that are suitable for an injection over-mold manufacturing process.

Abstract: A squeeze container (1) of the present invention includes a concave storage portion (2) in which a content is stored, a sheet-shaped elastic body (3) which is arranged to cover an opening portion of the storage portion (2), pressurization means (4) which swells the elastic body (3) to the storage portion (2) side with gas pressure, and a delivery passage (5) which provides communication between the inside and outside of the storage portion (2) and which delivers the content squeezed by the elastic body (3) to the outside. It is preferable that the pressurization means (4) is structured to be capable of gradually swelling the elastic body (3) by repeating squeezing with a hand and releasing thereof.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a deformable roller and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetic product or a medicinal product. The deformable roller comprises a napped roller over molded to, and encasing, a roller pin. Both the napped roller and the roller pin may be formed of materials that are suitable for an injection over-mold manufacturing process. The deformable roller disposed configured for applying product to a body and for deforming and tangentially mating and/or un-mating with an orifice of a reservoir of the housing for sealing and/or un-sealing the reservoir.

Abstract: A direction-free spray brush includes an applicator body, which defines an accommodation chamber and holds a brush at the front side and a spray tube in the brush, an accumulation tube connected to the spray tube and having an accumulation chamber and a side hole in communication between the accumulation chamber and the accommodation chamber for guiding a powder substance from the accommodation chamber into the accumulation chamber, and an air inflator, which has an air guide connected to the accumulation chamber of the accumulation tube and an inflation bulb fastened to the air guide for pumping air through the air passage in the air guide into the accumulation chamber to force the powder substance from the accumulation chamber through the spray tube into the brush for application.

Abstract: A widely used marking pen for dispensing viscous substances comprises: a casing with a dispensing tip, a ball being spring biased to selectively reveal a dispensing tip orifice that permits pressurized flow therefrom, a flexible bulb member with orifice therein permitting repeatable finger actuated pressurization of the casing interior, and a valve positioned between the liquid/semi-paste substance and the flexible bulb member. The valve maintains, on the downstream side, air under pressure to ensure good flow of the substance. The invention herein offers improvements over such valves by reducing the number of parts that are commonly used, thereby reducing complexity of its assembly, while offering improved results in terms of the longevity in maintaining pressure within the casing. The valve may comprise a stand-alone diaphragm with a specially contoured and resilient diaphragm wall having a self-sealing slit therein that independently permits pressurized fluid flow in only the desired direction.

Abstract: A fabric mesh ball attached to a toy member in the shape of an animal such as a duck, fish or frog so as the toy member serves as a grasping handle for the mesh ball and furthermore serves as a squirt toy in that a hollow body portion of the toy member includes a squirt opening preferably positioned near the mouth of the particular animal.

Abstract: A liquid soap or lotion applicator for hard to reach areas of the body which includes in combination a substantially rigid elongated tubular handle with a low pressure squeeze bulb secured to one end of the tubular handle for forcing air under low pressure through the tube handle, and a hollow head connected to the opposite end of the tubular handle. The head is provided with a reservoir that communicates with the hollow interior of the tubular handle and is further provided with a removable access for pouring liquid soap or lotion into the reservoir. A porous applicator is removably secured to head with the interior surface of the applicator exposed to the reservoir whereby liquid in the reservoir will be forced through the porous applicator for application to the body when the bulb is squeezed.

Abstract: An applicator for nail varnish comprises a reservoir, a brush made up of a plurality of bristles, a passage or opening connected to the reservoir, and a compressible suction bulb which is used to draw liquid nail varnish into the reservoir through the passage or opening and to deliver it back to the brush for subsequent application to a nail. The applicator may incorporate a screw threaded cap, such that the combination is adapted to seal a neck of a container for nail varnish. Compressing and releasing the bulb with a substantial part of the brush immersed in the container draws nail varnish into the reservoir which can then be applied to several nails without requiring refilling.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cleaning and repairing a thermal barrier coating on a component designed for use in a hostile thermal environment, such as turbine, combustor and augmentor components of a gas turbine engine. The apparatus is a handheld tool that includes an applicator and a fluid dispensing unit. The method involves use of the apparatus to clean and repair a damaged coating such as a thermal barrier coating on a coated article. After cleaning the surface area of the component exposed by the localized spallation using a first apparatus, a second apparatus is used to apply and distribute a liquid mixture such as a primer or a coating repair composition the damaged area of the coating. The cleaning and repair methods can be performed while the component remains installed, e.g., in a gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A fillable container and applicator for storing and then later applying liquids such as paints, dyes, and varnishes to a surface, the container including a resilient bottle adapted to hold a liquid including a open end, a pin that fits over the bottle open end that includes a opening complementary to the bottle open end, a cap that fits over the pin that includes an opening complementary to the bottle open end, an applicator holder and a liquid applicator.

Abstract: A hand-held washing device comprises a scrubber and a fluid dispenser to contain a cleaning fluid such as liquid soap. The device is constructed of an mesh material bound together in a plurality of pleats. The fluid dispenser includes a fill opening and an outlet. A plug is sized to be removable mounted within the fill opening. When mounted, the plug prevents liquid within the fluid dispenser from escaping through the fill opening.

Abstract: A toothbrush and toothpaste tube holder combination includes a container including a first end wall, a second end wall and a peripheral comprising a resiliently elastic material. A threaded depression adapted for receiving a threaded male end of a toothpaste tube is positioned in an inner surface of the first end wall. An elongated and hollow shaft has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to and outer surface of the first end wall and is fluidly coupled to the threaded depression. The shaft has plurality of openings therein positioned adjacent to the second end. The openings are fluidly coupled to the threaded depression. A plurality of bristles is attached to the shaft and extends away therefrom. The tube may be selectively coupled to the threaded depression such that pressure on the tube forces toothpaste therein through the shaft and outward through the openings.

Abstract: An extendable elastic cord is fastened with one writing instrument which connects with a base of the pen holder for users of pen to write or take notes by drawing the pen out of the holder and the pen never separates from the base of the pen holder, wherein the said pen holder is comprised of a base which includes a left cover and a right cover, an automatic coil apparatus and a detent device. The automatic coil apparatus of the present invention consists of a bearing tube, a tube lid, a spiral spring, a winding wheel and a binding cord. The detent device of the invention includes a rubbing plate, a leaf spring, a detent rod and a spring. The automatic coil apparatus and the detent device are installed inside the body of left cover.and right cover to integrate as a whole.

Abstract: A liquid marker system utilizes three primary components to permit marking of lines of various widths from a single nib. The three components are a porous nib, a transfer wick and a squeezable container. Operation relies on different squeeze pressures applied to the housing to produce different line widths from the single nib as the nib is moved across a marked surface. The porous wick provides a resistance to flow until the bottle is squeezed and then supplies a minimum of capillary flow to the nib. The user squeezes the container to overcome the resistance of the wick. No venting of the container interior is required because the wick and nib system allows the passage of air into the container when the container is returned to its unstressed (i.e., un-squeezed) condition.

Abstract: A pump-activated lotion dispenser and applicator capable of dispensing lotion into an applicator pad and applying lotion onto the skin of a person. The pump-activated lotion dispenser and applicator uses a squeeze bulb pump and is capable of one-hand use.

Abstract: A liquid marker system utilizes three primary components to permit marking of lines of various widths from a single nib. The three components are a porous nib, a transfer wick and a squeezable container. Operation relies on different squeeze pressures applied to the housing to produce different line widths from the single nib as the nib is moved across a marked surface. The porous wick provides a resistance to flow until the bottle is squeezed and then supplies a minimum of capillary flow to the nib. The user squeezes the container to overcome the resistance of the wick. No venting of the container interior is required because the wick and nib system allows the passage of air into the container when the container is returned to its unstressed (i.e., un-squeezed) condition.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device for selectively applying liquids such as paint used by children. The liquid applicator device includes an elongate tubular housing that has a conical-shaped nose portion being disposed at a front end thereof, and a conical-shaped cap support portion that is disposed at a back end thereof. The housing is designed for storing a liquid. A valve member is disposed in the housing to regulate dispensing of the liquid from the housing. A brush cap member and an end-cap member are both removably attachable to either end of the housing, depending on which configuration the device is in, those being either a stored configuration, or an in-use configuration. A pair of elongate, cord-like securing members secures each of the cap members to the tubular member to prevent the child from inadvertently swallowing either of the caps.

Abstract: A hand-held washing device that contains soap within the interior. The device is constructed of an elongated material bound together in a plurality of pleats. The soap may be in a variety of forms including a bar and a fluid dispenser comprising a nozzle and a reservoir. A cinch extends around and holds the pleats together.

Abstract: A liquid applicator apparatus for physically disadvantaged persons, but beneficial to all persons in showers, bathtubs and at the beach. The apparatus allows elderly and handicapped persons to apply health and beauty products to difficult and heretofore inaccessible body areas. It has a flexible reservoir for storing and dispersing liquid health or beauty products through an applicator. The applicator is attached to an end portion of a slender elongated tubular member with a single or plurality of ball and socket joints. In a first aspect of the invention, when the reservoir is squeezed, a portion of a stored liquid is dispersed through an open cell pad. In a second aspect, when the reservoir is squeezed, a portion of a stored liquid is dispersed through a plurality of small apertures. The elongated tubular member and ball and socket joints allow a user to apply the health and beauty products to difficult and heretofore inaccessible body areas.

Abstract: A hand-held washing device that contains soap within the interior. The device is constructed of an elongated material bound together in a plurality of pleats. The soap may be in a variety of forms including a bar and a fluid dispenser comprising a nozzle and a reservoir. A cinch extends around and holds the pleats together.

Abstract: A computer mouse cleaner and method for cleaning a computer mouse device with a computer mouse ball located in an interior ball cavity that has a plurality of mouse contact rollers and a plurality of mechanical parts. The mouse cleaner includes a motor, a shaft rotatably driven by the motor, and a cleaning surface connected to the shaft for rotatable movement therewith for cleaning the plurality of mouse contact rollers and the plurality of mechanical parts in the interior ball cavity. The method includes removing the computer mouse ball from the interior ball cavity; inserting the cleaning surface of the mouse cleaner into the interior ball cavity; and rotating the cleaning surface with the motor of the mouse cleaner so as to cause one or more of the plurality of mouse contact rollers to roll and thereby be cleaned by the cleaning surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a handled device that aids one in applying tanning oil, lotion, soap or sun screen to their back region and other hard-to-reach areas. The long handle portion allows the user to reach the desired area with enhanced ease. It consists of an elongated handle that supports a head with a flat applicator pad constructed of a sponge-like material. The head includes a reservoir that the user fills with the preferred tanning lotion, soap or oil. Connected to a squeeze pump located on the handle opposite the head, the valve allows the user to pressurize the reservoir, causing the lotion, soap or oil to be forced through exit apertures to the applicator pad.

Abstract: A system for heating and applying a depilatory wax to skin for the removal of unwanted hair includes an electric wax warmer, and a wax applicator able to store and carry a supply of warm liquid wax from the warmer to an area of the body. A compressible handle on the applicator allows the liquid wax to be forced out of the applicator and spread onto the skin in a very thin layer. The applicator is automatically refilled when placed back into the wax warmer and the compressible handle is released.

Abstract: A soap applicator for use by both adults and children which can be actuated with only one hand while allowing the free hand to retain balance by adults in a shower, or to maintain equilibrium by children in a bathtub. The applicator comprises a deformable soap reservoir and a normally closed, removable, perforated connection means attached to a soap wash cloth. In the soap storage mode, soap will be retained in the reservoir without leakage onto the wash cloth, but when pressurized by a user, which requires the use of only one hand, soap will be forced from the reservoir into the perforated connection means and through the perforations onto the wash cloth. The connection means can function as a filling connection for the soap reservoir by disengaging from the reservoir, reversing the connection end into the reservoir and injecting soap into the filling end of the connection means.

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning drinking straws and the like that includes a flexible, tubular brush structure having a tubular cavity formed therein between a closed insertion end and an open ended, threaded squeeze bulb reservoir connecting end, a number of cleaning solution dispensing orifices provided along the length of the flexible tubular brush structure and a number of multi-length bristles extending radially outward from the flexible tubular brush structure; a resilient, spherical squeeze bulb reservoir having an internal cleaning solution reservoir cavity in connection with a threaded fitting companionately threaded to engage and connect with the threaded squeeze bulb reservoir connecting end of the flexible tubular brush structure; and a straw end sealing cap securable over an open end of a drinking straw for maintaining cleaning solution within a straw passageway formed through the drinking straw during a period of brushing with the flexible tubular brush structure.

Abstract: A flea powder brush (10) comprising a handle (12) to be grasped by a hand (13) of a person. A head (14) having a chamber (16) therein extends from one end of the handle (12). A structure (18) is for holding flea powder (20) on the head (14). A first facility (22) is for communicating between the holding structure (18) and the chamber (16) within the head (14). A plurality of bristles (24) extend downwardly from the head (14). A second facility (26) is for communicating between the chamber (16) within the head (14) and the bristles (24). An assembly (28) is for manually forcing some of the flea powder (20) within the holding structure (18) through the first communicating facility (22), into the chamber (16) within the head (14), through the second communicating facility (26) and into the bristles (24), so that the flea powder (20) can be brushed into the hair and hide of an animal (30).

Abstract: A container loaded, pressure operated, toothpaste dispensing toothbrush having an elongated handle having a smooth diameter bore extending therethrough, a brush head having toothpaste outlets, and a removable, flexible, toothpaste application pump inserted into the smooth bore whereby exerting pressure on the pump forces toothpaste through the bore, through the brush outlets, and into brushing contact with the bristle tufts.

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: An applicator for volatile, highly viscous fluids has the following features:Protruding into the mouth of a pressure-sensitive, expandable tank containing a fluid solution, there is a narrow diameter brush point pipe, and, around the outer circumference of the brush point pipe, thrusting out beyond its end, there is a tubular brush point. This is the main body. Set atop the main body is a cap which covers the brush point. The interior of this cap is provided with a solvent receptacle. When the cap is closed over the main body, there are provided within the cap a vapor space which is filled with vaporized solvent from the solvent receptacle, and a columnar plug which dovetails within the brush point pipe after passing through the hollow part of the brush point, which is inserted into the vapor space.

Abstract: A unit dose dispenser for dispensing a composition includes a compressible, air filled container in communication with an open end of a tube filled with the composition. The opposite end of the tube through which the composition is dispensed is sealed with a removable closure cap to maintain sterility of the composition prior to use. By removing the cap and applying external pressure to compress the container, air is forced to enter the tube and eject, by displacement, composition from the tube. To completely eject the predetermined dosage that completely fills the tube, the volume of air or other gaseous propellant within the compressible container is greater than the volume of the unit dose.

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

Abstract: A one-piece, blow molded pipette for dispensing precise volumetric quantities of fluid. The pipette includes a strategically positioned overflow reservoir and is uniquely configured so as to precisely control the flow paths of air and fluid within the pipette so as to positively preclude the accidental dispensing of a volumetric quantity of fluid greater than the volume of the tubular portion of the device.

Abstract: A self-contained swab unit comprises a cylindrical plastic tube having a foam rubber swab capping one end. The tube is closed at the opposite end by a heating and crimping process. A cleansing or sterilizing solution is loaded into the tube. The tube is sealed by a plug having a diameter slightly larger than the inside diameter of the cylinder, so that the solution is sealed away from the foam rubber swab when not in use. Squeezing the tube causes the plug to pivot in relation to the wall of the tube so that the seal is broken and liquid may saturate the swab. Releasing the squeeze pressure on the tube causes the plug to pivot back into a partial seal so that the amount of fluid used in swabbing can be controlled.

Abstract: A material dispensing brush having a substantially rigid holding chamber and a resiliently, deformable bulb attached to the chamber for the purpose of pressurizing the same. The bulb is positioned proximate to the handle of the brush so that an operator may use his thumb to depress the bulb and thus increase the air pressure within the holding chamber so as to effect an ejectment of treatment material outwardly from the chamber through a plurality of dispensing orifices extending through the bristle retaining portion of the brush. The dispensing orifices have a truncated shaped portion proximate to the holding chamber so as to facilitate the delivery of the treatment material into the orifices during a pressurization of the chamber.

Abstract: A method of applying an insecticide, the insecticide containing a mixture of powdered boric acid, denatonium benzoate or sucrose octa-acetate, magnesium stearate, silica gel or triacalcium phosphate and a non-white powdered pigment.