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: 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: 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 hand-held liquid applicator for wipingly applying liquid herbicide to undesired vegetation. The applicator includes an elongated tubular handle and a removable wiper head. The tubular handle serves as a reservoir for containing liquid herbicide and as a conduit for supplying the herbicide to the applicator head. The applicator head is made of porous, bonded crumb-rubber irrigation piping, sealed at one end. Internally disposed inside the applicator head is a bendable wire stiffener which allows the applicator head to be conformed to a desired shape.

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 cleanser dispensing sponge including a housing having a reservoir with an opening for receiving cleanser concentrate, a head, and a cleanser delivery system comprising a pumping canal having a first opening through an outer surface of the head, and a second opening being in fluid transmitting communication with the reservoir, the second opening including a metering constriction for controlling liquid flow between the system and the sponge, the first opening including a back flow constriction for controlling liquid flow between the system and resilient, fluid conducting sponge means mounted on the head. Support ribs on the head resist bending and rotation of the mounted sponge means. Sealing means for the reservoir opening includes a recess for enclosing air within the sealed reservoir.

Abstract: A liquid delivery accessory includes an elongate generally U-shaped body and a liquid delivery passage in the body. Provision is made to couple the body to a container of liquid whereby liquid may flow downwardly from the container into the passage in one of the arms of the U-shaped body. The other arm has an outlet aperture from the passage. When the body is coupled to the container to receive downwardly flowing liquid therefrom and the container is disposed with its axis vertical, the arms of the U-shaped body extend at an inclination to the container axis, and the said other arm is below the one arm and is directed upwardly towards its free end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier for medical dressings which is impervious to blood or other body fluids. The barrier may be joined or pre-attached to the top surface of a medical dressing. The dressing may then be handled by the barrier and applied to a wound. The barrier prevents blood and other body fluids from penetrating the dressing and contacting a health care worker or other individual who may be treating the patient.

Abstract: A hand brush having a housing and a handle which jointly enclose a space for storing a cleaning liquid applied thereinto through a filing opening closed with a flap. A valve which closes a liquid discharge opening is formed on a spring yoke connected to a hand-operated actuating slide provided on the handle. The yoke exerts on the valve a force in the closing direction of the discharge opening.

Abstract: A head for the application of a fluid such as paint to a surface is shown in the most preferred form as a tee fitting which is pivotally mounted to a pad assembly. First and second hoses extend from nipples formed on the manifold base of the pad assembly to tee stems of a tee fitting for providing the dual functions of providing fluid communication therebetween and for placing a torsional spring action between the pad assembly and the applicator pole for placing uniform pressure on the pad to flatly contact the surface. The nipples are in fluid communication with a trough formed in the manifold base corresponding to a removed portion in the fluid impervious backing of the pad. The foam layer of the pad is free of direct fluid communication paths to the flocking such that fluid must flow into and through the foam for even distribution to the flocking in a wicking distribution by capillary action.

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 novel fluid applicator, together with a combination comprising the fluid applicator and a fluid container, are disclosed. The fluid applicator comprises a container cap having an external sidewall defining an exterior cavity. The fluid applicator further comprises an insert removably disposable into the cap cavity and engageable with the cap sidewall. The cap cavity insert comprises a fluid-distributing substance such as a foam pad or dauber. The cap has a resiliently-deformable domed surface, surrounded by the sidewall. A portion of the domed surface extends outwardly from the cap cavity.

Abstract: A liquid applicator includes a combined liquid container and handle with an axially extending, liquid permeable sleeve. An elongated tube having apertures throughout its length provides internal support for the sleeve and valve means provides controlled flow of the liquid from the container, through the tube and to the permeable sleeve. In another embodiment the applicator consists of an elongated arm having an applicator head at one end, the other end having a threaded or snap connection for attachment to a squeeze type container. A plastic tube extends from the head to the container attachment and is enclosed by the arm.

Abstract: Effective application of enough of the contents of an aerosol container to carpets and floor coverings to give thorough extermination of insects and mites infesting such floor coverings is accomplished by the method of this invention, comprising the steps of leading the contents from a stem to an applicator part formed on a lateral side of the aerosol container and allowing the contents to exude from an application face of the applicator part.

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: 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: A scrubbing pad having an elongated, flattened body with opposed major surfaces of different textures including an abrasive surface such as steel wool, and reticulated foam. The pad has an interior pocket, accessible through a peripheral opening, which is lined with a netting of plastics material to hold a replaceable cleaning material.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing small amounts of fluid comprises a first inner cylindrical body provided with a top portion and a bottom portion and at least one side opening. This body is connected with a fluid dispensing device at one end. A second outer cylindrical body is in tight contact with the inner body at one point in proximity of the top portion and at another point in proximity of the bottom portion of the inner body. The outer body comprises a plurality of ribs, orifices between the ribs, two solid ledges holding the ribs at the upper and the lower end, an upper and a lower overhang, and an absorbing element held between the overhangs.

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 washing and scrubbing utensil has a hollow elongated handle having a back longitudinal end provided with a cap and an opposite front longitudinal end formed with a central longitudinally forwardly projecting feed tube communicating with the interior of the handle and with two longitudinally forwardly projecting holding spikes each having opposite edges formed with sawteeth. A sponge is fitted to the front end with the spikes and feed tube imbedded in the sponge and the sawteeth of the spikes poking into the sponge. The spikes are generally flat and lie generally in a common plane with the teeth of each spike projecting oppositely in the plane, the sponge being formed with respective slits receiving the spikes and extending generally perpendicular to the plane thereof. The sponge is formed with a further such slit between the slits of the spikes and receiving the feed tube.

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: A make-up brush comprises a tapered hollow body made of a porous material restorable in shape when deformed, having a surface for oozing a make-up liquid, a make-up liquid guiding core covered by the hollow body and tightly inserted through a head seat fixed to one end of a liquid cylinder, a head cylinder through which the tapered hollow body extends, the head cylinder being secured to one end of a shaft cylinder to fix the tapered hollow body thereat, and a viscous substance filled in the liquid cylinder after the make-up liquid is filled in the liquid cylinder on a side of the head seat, thereby causing the make-up liquid to smoothly flow out of the make-up brush.

Abstract: An applicator for applying liquids to surfaces, especially highly mobile liquids of low viscosity, the applicator comprising a cap-like body (30) in a transverse wall (50) of which is a dispensing aperture (60). An applicator pad (90) is bonded to the outside of the transverse wall and there is a diaphragm (70) on the other side of the transverse wall, covering the dispensing aperture. The diaphragm (70) has a slit (80), radially spaced from the dispensing aperture.An actuator member (100) extending through the dispensing aperture (60) rests with one end in contact with the diaphragm (70) and its other end in the applicator pad (90) so that pressure on the applicator pad (90) is transmitted via the actuator member (100) to displace the diaphragm (70) from the dispensing aperture (60) and open the slit (80).The applicator resists accidental discharge of liquid and is particularly useful for applying treatment liquids to the leather of shoe uppers to impart a shine.

Abstract: A surgical scrub apparatus includes a liquid-containing rupturable cylindrical cartridge which is slidable within a tubular handle having at least one and preferably two hollow interior spikes projecting longitudinally from one end. The cartridge can be inserted sufficiently far to cause rupture of the cartridge by both spikes. Liquid from the ruptured cartridge flows from within the handle, preferably through the spikes, to an applicator sponge having two wide area applicator surfaces. The spikes include exterior projections which are received in respective recesses or flow passages in the applicator to facilitate distribution of liquid through the applicator to the application surfaces. The recesses are contoured as desired to aid in liquid distribution. The interior of the spikes may be coated with a non-wetting agent such as silicone to facilitate flow through the hollow spikes.

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: A disposable ink cartridge for use in automatic marking systems. The ink cartridge is composed of a housing which contains a collapsible elastomeric ink reservoir having an open end secured to a plurality of barrier disks. The barrier disks are apertured to permit passage of ink through and between them, from the reservoir. An ink absorbing member of fibrous or porous material is positioned at the other, outlet end of the cartridge housing. The ink cartridge provides a constant flow of ink when the ink absorbing member is contacted by a print head or the like until the supply of ink is depleted from the reservoir. The cartridge design permits depletion of essentially the entire reservoir under the above conditions.

Abstract: Device for applying liquid materials to the skin, the device having a liquid container, a poromeric plastic applicator head, and a diaphragm spring holding the applicator in said device. The diaphragm spring provides a liquid tight seal between the poromeric applicator head and the liquid container and also allows movement of the poromeric applicator head in a vertical direction to create a pressure within the liquid container and provide force to aid in moving the liquid through the poromeric applicator head to its outer 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 marking pen containing a head seat member which is adapted to be readily engaged with a shaft tube, whereby the tip member of the marking pen can be exchanged and the extrusion length of the top part of the tip member can be adjusted. On the outer surface of an engaging tube of the head seat member is positioned a projection structure abutting against the top portion of the inner surface of the shaft tube, thereby preventing the head seat member from becoming loose under pressure applied from any direction during marking. In the head seat member the engaging tube is provided with one or more axially elongated slits extending substantially to the end thereof so that the engaging tube is adapted to be deformed by means of the slit, the deformation preventing the engaging tube from engaging the shaft tube too tightly, thereby permitting the smooth axial movement of the head seat member and the easy fine adjustment of the extrusion length of the top part of the tip member.

Abstract: A nib holder for a fine molded nib in a writing instrument is disclosed. The nib holder has an internal passageway into which the nib may be inserted and held by an abrasive ring or by projections, the nib being held without substantial deformation thereof. The nib holder includes a screw threaded portion which cooperates with mating screw threads on the casing of the writing implement. The nib holder may be screwed into the casing until the end of the nib contacts a fixed ink conducting core. Therefore, as the nib holder is screwed into the casing, the nib is forced out of the passage in the holder for compensating for wear of the nib. A cooperating prong and detent on the casing and nib holder control the rotation of the nib holder with respect to the casing.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a writing instrument is provided comprising a long, hollow barrel member and a ferrule member assembled in end-to-end relationship to afford an inner chamber for a reservoir of marking fluid. A writing nib projects from the ferrule and extends into the reservoir.The ferrule member and the barrel member have adjacent skirt portions in telescoping assembled relation, the skirt portions, when moved longitudinally one into the other, afford latching means, sealing means and means for constraining relative rotation between the assembled ferrule member and the barrel member, thereby providing a securely sealed and easily assembled housing for a writing instrumemt.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a writing instrument is provided comprising a long, hollow barrel member and a ferrule member assembled in end-to-end relationship to afford an inner chamber for a reservoir of marking fluid. A writing nib projects from the ferrule and extends into the reservoir.The ferrule member and the barrel member have adjacent skirt portions in telescoping assembled relation for normally mechanically urging the ferrule and barrel together in axial alignment. Additionally, the skirt portions, when moved longitudinally one into the other, afford fastening means, sealing means and means for constraining relative rotation between the assembled ferrule member and the barrel member thereby providing a securely sealed and easily assembled housing for a writing instrument.

Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Water Outlet comprising a hollow handle with means at one end for connection to a conventional garden hose and a flanged water outlet at the other end comprising a plurality of axially aligned ports between opposed transversely extending flanges to selectively receive one of several accessories including a fish scaler, a brush and a mop. Water is delivered through the outlet ports and through the attached accessory to perform a variety of cleaning operations.

Abstract: This appliance which provides instantaneous cleaning and immediate drying comprises a handle, at one end of which is hinged a heating sole protected by a cover, in combination with a swab made from any absorbing material held under this heating sole as well as with means for feeding water to the lower face of the heating plate in contact with the swab. The heating sole- protecting cover assembly has at least one opening, and said means are formed by a water reservoir placed above said cover and comprising at least one appendage housed in said opening, this appendage having at its base at least one flow orifice for the water. Means such as a piston and springs are provided for maintaining this orifice normally closed and for opening it when it is desired to damp the swab in contact with the heating sole.

Abstract: This invention relates to marking instruments having a uniquely configured nib assembly. The nib assembly comprises an elongated nib, a tip adapter having a first bore and second bore formed therein, the first bore open to the proximal end of the adapter and the second bore open to the distal end of the adapter. A sleeve extends into the first bore and is retained therein. The sleeve has an opening formed along the length thereof with the nib extending through the opening and beyond the distal end of the adapter. The opening and the second bore of the adapter are configured such that the nib is prevented from being pushed back up into the assembly.

Abstract: A water outlet comprising a hollow handle with means at one end for connection to a conventional garden hose and a flanged water outlet at the other end comprising a plurality of downwardly directed axially aligned ports between opposed transversely extending flanges to selectively receive one of several accessories including a fish scaler comprising a baffle beneath the ports to divert the water laterally and about serrated edges on both sides of the baffle.

Abstract: A liquid applicator for wipingly applying various liquids to various items includes a liquid supply container mounted on one end of a tubular handle with a shutoff valve for metering liquid flow to the handle. A pair of applicator heads adapted for different liquid application movements are interchangeably mounted on the other end of the handle, and each of the applicator heads have a liquid distributor tube for evenly dispensing the liquid to a wicking element carried by the applicator head.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device and a method of utilization thereof to effect plant destruction. A first distinct container containing herbicide, with a rotary valve extending from one end thereof, is mounted on a second elongated container with the metering valve between the first and second containers. An elongated roller having a fibrous cover for receiving herbicide from the container and for ultimately transferring the herbicide to a plant is insertable into the second container, and has a handle extending from one end thereof outwardly of the second container. The opposite end of the roller is operatively connected to an actuator for the valve between the containers so that relative rotational movement between the roller and the containers results in metering of a predetermined amount of herbicide from the first container to the second container.

Abstract: An aerosol pressure can containing liquid wax for furniture, the can including interchangeable nozzles, one of which is cone shaped, another sprays sideward, and another sprays endways; and the can includes a depressible button its side for opening a dispensing valve along an outlet tube leading to the nozzle.

Abstract: A nib retaining assembly for a writing instrument to hold a capillary writing element or nib of small cross-sectional dimension in position against writing pressure, the nib retaining assembly including a nib receiving main longitudinal passageway formed by offset portions through which the capillary element extends. The capillary element is held by light staking within an axial bore of a nib holder which, in turn, is inserted into a seat at one end of the passageway. Because of the passageway offset portions and an intermediate camming surface, a capillary element inserted into the passageway is deflected around an internal shoulder so as to be forced into frictional engagement with the passageway walls to hold the small nib in writing position without disturbing the capillary action. In one embodiment of the invention, the passageway is defined by a nib retaining adapter inserted into a seat in the barrel; while in another embodiment the passageway is defined by the tubular barrel of the instrument.

Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic applicator in which the size of the wiper orifice is adjustable.

Abstract: An applicator body is combined with an annular supporting base which functions as an applicator handle. The applicator base when not in use as an applicator handle is designed to sealably close the top of a rigid shaving cream container, particularly one of the class in which a pressurized lather is received and discharged from a valve operated nozzle member. The annular applicator base, at its underside, is formed with a closure cap portion and the base and closure cap portion cooperate to snugly engage against concentrically arranged surfaces formed at the container top one above another. The applicator base is further formed at its upper side with a bowl-shaped receptacle in which the applicator body is adhesively secured and in which small amounts of liquid such as water may be contained.

Abstract: A liquid applicator that includes an applicator member for receiving a liquid to be applied, an elongated delivery member therefor, a cover including a removable scraping member and an entry part for engaging a container having the liquid to be applied.

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 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.