Abstract: In a cosmetic applicator unit that comprises two different applicators, each having a stem, the applicators being interconnected in the vicinity of the free ends of the stems, it is provided that each applicator is lodged in a reservoir; that each reservoir has a neck with an external thread; and that the necks are screwed into coupling members for interconnection of the two reservoirs.

Abstract: A portable apparatus adapted for applying an adhesive and mastic roofing material is provided which allows one operator to use smaller, more maneuverable containers of roofing mastic for use in applying roofing materials and adhesives to roofing surfaces.

Abstract: A grill brush for cleaning the grates of a grill while also applying cleaning oil. The grill brush includes a head portion having a plurality of bristles and a scraping portion for removing debris from the grate of the grill, along with the capability to supply cleaning oil to the bristles.

Abstract: A fluid distribution appliance comprises a manifold unit integrally formed with top, side, front and back walls, and a bottom surface, and a handle receiving section. The walls and bottom surface of the manifold form an enclosed space, through which fluid flows and is delivered through nozzles located at one of the front walls of the manifold. The manifold also supports a squeegee made of a layer of semi-rigid material, which is secured to the manifold by a holddown plate and screws. A triangular brace support is secured at one end to a handle attached to a handle receiving section of the manifold and, at its other two ends, to the manifold. The manifold, with its brace and handle, can be used independently or in combination with a bristle push broom head which is configured to receive the manifold in fitted, surface to surface contact.

Abstract: An applicator system for use in delivering a flowable composition comprising: (a) a container in which the flowable composition is to be contained; and (b) at least three applicators of different type, including a line applicator in which the flowable composition is delivered through a single outlet, a surface applicator in which the flowable composition is delivered through a plurality of outlets onto a surface, and a brush/comb-like applicator in which the flowable composition is delivered through a plurality of outlets and dispersed by a plurality of elongate parting members; characterized in that (c) at least two of the plurality of outlets in the brush/comb-like applicator are formed in respective ones of the elongate parting members. Also, an applicator system, for the same use, comprising (a) and (b); characterized in that (d) the surface applicator is of foam or sponge material having a resiliently compressible porous structure from which the flowable composition is to be delivered.

Abstract: The apparatus has an elongate, rigid, tubular body with a universal-type swivel coupling to a water hose at its proximal end, and a transverse head bar disposed at the distal end, the head bar having a scrubbing sponge and wiping blade projecting therefrom in opposite directions. A flexible, distally-projecting, selectively-directable, fluid-emitting nozzle is in fluid communication with the water hose and can be used for wetting a dirty window or for filling a radiator. The distal, fluid-emitting nozzle is constructed of multiple segments which can be swiveled and set in a stable position with respect to one another; a flexible, resilient sheath covers the segments. The scrubbing sponge is covered with a layer of slightly abrasive, foraminous material, and is impregnated with a concentrated, water-soluble, cleaning-enhancing compound.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an article such as a baby bottle includes a handle that is sized and configured to be gripped in one hand of a user, and a reservoir defined within the handle for storing a detergent. A push-pull cap is provided on the handle for dispensing detergent from the reservoir when the handle is squeezed. A brush is connected to the handle, and is sized and configured so as to be able to fit into an open end of a baby bottle to scrub the baby bottle during cleaning. The push-pull cap is advantageously located on a portion of the handle member that is remote from the brush member, so that a user will be able to dispense detergent and scrub without putting down the apparatus, and also have the flexibility to scrub without fear of unwanted detergent leaking into the brush, such as during a final rinse. A novel brush configuration is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a squeegee 20 having an enlarged receptacle 12 for storing cleaning fluid 22 therein. The receptacle 12 is equipped with filling means 16 whereby fluid 22 can be placed inside the receptacle 12. The present invention 10 is equipped with a head member 14 having a blade 18 for wiping a proximate object along with a sponge-like member 20 for scrubbing the proximate object. Alternative embodiments are provided wherein a nozzle 35 is placed on the head 14 whereby the receptacle 12 can be squeezed thereby forcing a stream of fluid 22 through nozzle 35 onto the proximate object to be cleaned. In another alternative embodiment the receptacle 38 is equipped with a syringe-like plunger 40 whereby the plunger can be used to force cleaning fluid 22 out of the nozzle 35 under pressure thereby creating a pressurized stream for cleaning a proximate object.

Abstract: An improved self-contained cleaning apparatus which has a washing element and a wiping element situated in a coincidentally spaced relation to one another such that a surface is cleaned by synchronized washing and wiping.

Abstract: A combined marker and glue stick device allows a bingo player to dab or mark a called number using one end of the device and to use the other end of the device to glue the bingo number card to a playing surface. This device facilitates greater speed in card setup and play, and correspondingly increases the chances of winning. The combination marker and glue stick which includes: a tubular body defining an ink compartment within a first end portion and a glue compartment within a second end portion; an ink blotter covering an opening defined in the ink compartment; a glue blotter covering an opening defined in the glue compartment; a removable cap covering the ink blotter; and a removable bottom cap covering the glue blotter.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator using a thermoplastic attachment and method of manufacture is provided. The cosmetic applicator comprises an elongate wand having a first end, the wand comprising a polymeric material, a tip having an interior cavity with an open-end mouth, the first end of the wand positioned in the interior cavity of the tip, the tip comprising resilient polymeric foam having a plurality of cells and sized to substantially cover the end of the wand, and a thermoplastic material adhered to the first end of the wand and melted into the cells of the foam in the interior cavity of the tip for securing the tip to the first end of the wand.

Abstract: A coloring fluid-containing marking device which sufficiently withstand practical use and, after use, its molded members can be biologically degraded in soil. The marking device comprises a coloring fluid container molded from an aliphatic polyester resin, and a coloring fluid containing a solvent mainly comprising an aliphatic hydrocarbon and/or an alicyclic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: In order to reduce the energy consumption of the suction unit, on the one hand, and to improve the cleaning effect, on the other hand, of a wiper device for hard surfaces, in particular a window wiper, comprising a slit-shaped suction nozzle, on which a flexible wiper lip is arranged, which protrudes forwardly beyond the suction nozzle, it is suggested that the wiper lip be held on a wall of the suction nozzle and drawn against the opposite wall of the suction nozzle under the influence of a suction stream in the suction nozzle and thereby close the suction nozzle.

Abstract: A moistener having a porous applicator tip attached to an upper end of a container holding liquid with an opening in the surface of the applicator tip communicating with a tube to allow the replacement of the loss of volume equivalent of air in the container during use of the apparatus to apply a film of water to a surface.

Abstract: An improved surgical scrub brush for providing an aseptic skin condition for surgeons and other hospital personnel who participate in surgery. The scrub brush provides for the simultaneous and expeditious aseptic cleansing of the digital, inter-digital, and web areas of the hand as well as the forearm, while at the same time reducing or eliminating skin abrasion and trauma brought about by numerous scrubbings. The scrub brush includes a soft cleansing pad having channels that allow for simultaneous use so that the user can select either bristles or the soft cleansing pad to reduce skin trauma. Additionally, the brush includes an attached fingernail cleaner and reservoir for dispensing antiseptic soap or skin conditioners.

Abstract: This is a bottle for containing a window-washing solution and having a sponge and a squeegee blade mounted vertially thereon along the side of the bottle. The sponge communicates with the interior of the bottle through an anti-leak valve contained in a button protrusion in the sidewall of the bottle overwhich a plastic member carrying the sponge and squeegee blade is snapped. A protective cover also snaps onto the bottle and covers the sponge and squeegee blade to protect them from deformation and damage during storage. The bottle with sponge, squeegee blade and protective cover in place provides a small profile for storage in the glove compartment of an automobile or the like.

Abstract: A pomade externally applied to the skin is provided and consists of soybean oil, peanut oil, wheat germ oil, rose perfume, jasime perfume, hocalito tree leaves, aloe vera and pure rain water. An apparatus for applying the pomade is employed that includes a container that has three chambers. The first chamber is for storing a plurality of cotton balls, the second chamber is for storing and dispensing alcohol and the third chamber is for storing and dispensing the pomade through a brush thereon for application to a person's body.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus is set forth wherein an elongate housing includes a downwardly extending forward housing receiving a sponge-like applicator mounted therein. Adjacent an apex of a second cylindrical housing directed downwardly from the first cylindrical housing is an upwardly extending boss including a resilient wiping strip secured therein. A ratcheting handle organization effects forward positioning of a piston to direct a cleaning fluid through the applicator sponge onto a window surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A liquid applicator device that is particularly designed for the application of sun tan lotion and the like over one's body, wherein the applicator device consists of an elongated handle having a head or paddle member located at one end of the handle so as to be received in an applicator pad. The applicator pad includes an internal cavity adapted to receive the head member of the handle in a removably secure manner whereby the applicator pad is prevented from being removed from the handle inadvertently while applying lotion to one's body, but yet can be removed manually when required for cleaning or when replacing of the pad, as required.

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 brush and scraper attachment for a hand-held auxiliary sprayer associated with a kitchen faucet. The brush attachment fits over the nozzle end of the sprayer while the scraper is received within the brush attachment. A seal ring seated within the fluid passageway of the brush provides a sealing engagement between the brush and sprayer to prevent back flow particularly upon attachment of the scraper. The scraper attachment includes a restricted flow passage which supplies water to the scraper blade.

Abstract: An applicator comprising a reservoir and two applicator pads for applying a liquid, semi-liquid or pasty adhesive contained in the reservoir. Each pad has a duct extending therethrough parallel to the main axis of the reservoir which is preferably tubular. A removable hollow cover is provided at each end of the reservoir, the covers enclosing the pads. Each cover has a pin projecting therefrom and extending through the duct in the pad. The pin acts as a piston in its duct when a cover is removed and replaced at one end of the reservoir, forcing adhesive through the duct at the other end of the reservoir from which the cover has been removed.The pads are of sponge or flexible porous foamed plastics, and may be of different sizes. The size of each duct and its related pin are related to the size of the associated applicator pad.