Abstract: A delivery tip for flowable materials with bristles extending therefrom. The tip is a cannula with a tapered outlet and features a bristle bundle with a binding disk that interfaces with the cannula at some point within the cannula but has a smaller cross-section than the cannula at that point. The bristle bundle then extends out of the tapered outlet. The delivery tip is connected to a material reservoir with flowable material. When positive pressure is applied to the reservoir, material then will flow through the cannula, around the disk, into the bristles and out the outlet for distribution to a desired surface.

Abstract: A grill brush comprising a handle, with a handle end and a brush head end; a hanging means attached a handle end of the handle; a reservoir located within the handle; a reservoir cap located on the handle; a brush head attached to the brush head end of the handle; the brush head comprising: a brush head bracket, a bristle base; a plurality of orifices for fluid distribution located in the bristle base; a plurality of bristles located on the bristle base; a scraper attached to the brush head; a distribution passageway in the handle, and in fluid communication with the orifices; an inlet valve located in the handle, and in fluid communication with the reservoir and the distribution passageway; a shut-off spool located on the handle, and in operable communication with the inlet valve; an anchor attached to the bristle base; a hole located in the brush head bracket configured to slide over the anchor; an attaching means attachable to the anchor, and configured to hold the bristle base to the brush head bracket; a

Abstract: A device, for applying a flowable medium to a surface, includes a container, equipment to be worn on a back, a hose and a hose adapter, which can attach the hose to an outlet opening of the container, and which includes a ventilating element. The device further includes a handle having an end to which a wiping or applying device is mounted. The equipment includes a mounting plate, which is attached to supporting straps, to hold the container. A duct of the device extends from a first end of the hose, such that, when the hose is attached to the container, at the first end thereof, by the hose adapter, the duct conducts the flowable medium, from the container, to an outlet of the handle, which outlet is spaced apart from the wiping or applying device.

Abstract: An oral cleaning device includes a reservoir with a pump attached to the reservoir, the operation of the pump increases pressure within the reservoir such that liquid contained in the reservoir becomes pressurized. A first mechanism for controlling the flow of pressurized liquid from exiting the reservoir. A mid section attached between a neck portion and the reservoir. A head attached to the neck portion and having an outlet for expelling pressurized liquid contained in the reservoir and further having a movable section rotatably connected thereto. A pathway for allowing pressurized liquid exiting the upper aperture to travel to the outlet in the head. An electrically operated motor in the mid section for moving the movable section when the motor is operated. A second mechanism in communication with the motor for controlling the operation of the motor mechanism.

Abstract: A device, for applying a flowable medium to a surface, includes a container, equipment to be worn on a back, a hose and a hose adapter, which can attach the hose to an outlet opening of the container, and which includes a ventilating element. The device further includes a handle having an end to which a wiping or applying device is mounted. The equipment includes a mounting plate attached to supporting straps to hold the container; and the container includes coupling elements for coupling the container to the mounting plate. A duct of the device extends from a first end of the hose, such that, when the hose is attached to the container, at the first end thereof, by the hose adapter, the duct conducts the flowable medium, from the container, to an outlet of the handle, which outlet is spaced apart from the wiping or applying device.

Abstract: A toggling dispenser is disclosed with a reservoir capable of containing substances and an integrally placed applicator which, at the user's election, enters and exits the dispenser by shifting or shaking the dispenser. While inside the dispenser, an amount of contained substance collects on the applicator so that when the applicator exits the enclosure, the collected substance may be delivered to a target via contact with the applicator.

Abstract: A liquid metered dispensing squeeze bottle includes: (a.) a squeezable container having an opening for dispensing liquid therefrom at one end and a bottom at the other end; (b.) a non-flexible trap chamber of a predetermined volume, connected to the opening of the container; (c.) a dip tube; (d.) a one way valve at the bottom of the dip tube; and (e.) a brush connected to the dispensing end of said trap chamber.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a dental cleanser and stain prevention apparatus for portable use are described. In each embodiment an apparatus for use in on-the-go dental cleansing is described. In one series of embodiments, disposable dental cleaning devices are described. In another series of embodiments, reusable and refillable dental cleaning devices are described. Packaging of various types is also disclosed for use in housing the dental cleanser and stain prevention apparatus.

Abstract: The hand-held appliance includes an elongated handle connected to a head assembly. The head assembly has a motor-driven rotatable output shaft. The appliance is designed for use with a detachable cleansing unit that includes a housing. A fluid reservoir is situated within the housing. The cleansing unit is detachably connected to the output shaft. The unit also includes cleansing means. The fluid reservoir is connected to the cleansing means by a port such that fluid from the reservoir is dispensed from the cleansing means as the unit is rotated. The effective size of the port can be regulated to control the amount of fluid dispensed.

Abstract: A manually operated liquid dispensing cleaning implement uses batteries to drive a motor, through gearing to rotate a flexible cleaning head with cleaning elements. A cleaning fluid reservoir container is supported within the implement for dispensing cleaning fluid through the head. Application of compressive pressure on the head acts against the bias force of a leaf spring within the container to allow cleaning fluid to pass out the cleaning head.

Abstract: A fluid control system for writing instruments, correction fluid dispensers and self contained paint brush and paint reservoirs is disclosed. The fluid control system includes two filters or reservoirs, including a hydrophobic filter/reservoir and a hydrophilic filter/reservoir. The hydrophobic and hydrophilic elements may be spaced adjacent to and in abutting engagement with each other or a gap or space may be disposed therebetween. The hydrophobic element is disposed adjacent to the fluid reservoir (i.e., ink, correction fluid, paint reservoir or other water based fluid) and the hydrophilic element is disposed adjacent to the applicator tip or brush.

Abstract: A cleaning utensil for cleaning a container comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit is axially movable relative to the mounting for the first unit. The second unit is for location axially within an axial aperture of the first unit. Each cleaning unit includes a brush with relatively outwardly extending bristles. The first cleaning unit includes a sponge which is relatively outwardly extending. There is a closable cavity in the handle for containing cleaning fluid, and the cavity is connected with the first cleaning unit or second cleaning unit. Cleaning fluid can be expelled from the container through one of the units to facilitate the cleaning of the bottle. The first cleaning unit effectively cleans a portion of an inside of a baby bottle, and the second cleaning unit effectively cleans a second portion of an inside of the baby bottle.

Abstract: A dispensing dish brush includes a cap, a handle portion and a cleaning head. The cap and the handle portion define a common wall that defines a reservoir. The reservoir stores and dispenses a cleaning liquid. The handle portion includes a gripping portion and a neck portion. The gripping portion includes a core section, a middle section and an upper section that define a diaphragm. The neck portion has an extension portion that connects to the cleaning head. The cleaning head includes a plurality of bristles and an aperture with a wall. The aperture is placed with a removable valve and valve lock to restrict the flow of the cleaning liquid. The diaphragm is squeezable and flexes to dispense the cleaning liquid. The diaphragm accelerates the flow of the cleaning liquid in the reservoir. The cap provides access to the reservoir.

Abstract: The inventive applicator (1) for applying a hair treatment agent, in particular for re-dying renewable hairs, to a hair-roots area comprises an application nozzle (3) for said hair-treatment agent, a distributor element (4) for distributing the applied hair-treatment agent and a closing element (5) for the application nozzle (3). The aim of said invention is to design an applicator which is usable by a layperson, makes it possible to carry out the accurate hair-treatment agent dosing, prevents from delivering other treatment products during distribution and which is easily mountable and producible. For the purpose, the distributor element (4) has operating and resting positions and the closing element (5) has a closed and open positions, wherein the distributor element (4) is mechanically coupled with the closing element (5) in such a way that said closing element (5) is in the closed position when the distributor element (4) is in the operating position.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device is disclosed. A toothbrush attached to a case or cartridge that works as a handle and contains toothpaste in its interior. To allow inner, fast and automatic toothpaste flow on the toothbrush bristles, a button (stopcock) located on the top of the case or cartridge has to be pushed down. Upon releasing the stopcock, toothpaste flow stops. The longer the stopcock is held down, the larger amount of toothpaste will flow on the bristles.

Abstract: A walk-behind floor finish applicator wherein a mop with a handle is connected to the applicator, yet is readily removable therefrom. This allows the mop to be used as a component of the walk-behind applicator for applying floor finish to easily accessible areas in one instance, yet allows the mop to be used independently for application of floor finish to not so easily accessible areas. The applicator is adaptable to receiving bag in the box floor finish, thus reducing cleaning time. The applicator employs a minimum number of disposable parts thus making it economical to produce.

Abstract: A bath brush comprises a handle attached to a bristle block that contains bristles. A tank mounted inside the handle can be filled with liquid soap, liquid detergent, or other liquids to be used in washing the body. A pushbutton connected to a pump allows a user to select a measured amount of liquid while keeping the liquid from spilling, as it may when poured from a bottle. A check valve keeps liquid from running back into the tank and another check valve passes liquid from the pump to the bristle block but prevents anything from running back into the pump. While the bath brush is useful for anyone who is showering, bathing in a tub, or taking a sponge bath, it is especially useful for someone whose balance is compromised enough that he or she needs to hold on to something in the shower.

Abstract: A surface scrubbing device includes a pad base member that has at least one exit port with a connection structure provided on the pad base member. A surface engaging member is attached to the pad member. A storage chamber is provided within the scrubbing pad member with fluid stored therein. The storage chamber being positioned within the pad base member. A user manipulatable valve is provided in communication with the storage chamber so that depression of the button urges fluid the storage chamber through the exit port and to the surface engaging member. A wand is removably connected to the pad member via the connection means to extend the reach of the scrubbing device.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing toothbrush is provided that includes a main body that contains a bladder therein that serves to contain a volume of toothpaste. A metered dosing pump is included that controls the flow of toothpaste from the fluid storage region and through a conduit that exits adjacent the bristles of the toothbrush head. Each operation of the metered dosing pump dispenses a measured and controlled amount of toothpaste into the bristles of the toothbrush. In addition to providing a flow of toothpaste, the rear side of the toothbrush may also include an additional “flavor burst” pack module to deliver an additional flavoring or another material, such as fluoride, to the flow of toothpaste.

Abstract: An appliance for personal care, such as skin, dental or hair treatment, comprising a dispensing structure (30) for automatically dispensing a fluid. The dispensing structure (30) includes a fluid reservoir (10), a discharge opening (11) and a fluid drive structure (9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) for driving the fluid to be dispensed from the reservoir (10) to and out of said discharge opening (11) in accordance with a dispensing rate/time profile (Sx). The fluid drive structure (9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) is arranged for spurting at least once during said dispensing operation for squirting an additional quantity of the fluid to and out of the discharge opening (11) in addition to the fluid being dispensed in accordance with said dispensing rate/time profile (Sx).

Abstract: An oral care implement may include a tufted insert and a base configured to define a cavity for housing an active insert. The active insert may comprise an active agent. The head of the oral care implement may be configured so that the active insert can be in fluid communication with a membrane or an aperture.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrically driven dispensing device, particularly a toothbrush, utilising replaceable pressurised cartridges, of the bag-in-can type. The toothbrush has a ‘top-loading’ structure in which the cartridge is housed in a recess at the brush end of the toothbrush handle, the recess being accessible by removing the brush head. Other features include an elastomeric valve outlet located on the brush head which can also function as a tooth wiping or polishing blade, and a non-linear drive shaft which enables the brush head to be driven from a motor located at the based end of the handle whilst keeping the handle slim in design. The invention further provides bag-in-can pressurised cartridges for use in such a brush. Advantages of such cartridges include the ability to uniformly dose dentifrice of high solids content, or dentifrice otherwise having a high viscosity. The invention further provides replaceable heads for such a brush.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a housing having an internally threaded lower end with an air pump positioned therein. Extending from an upper end of the housing is an elongated neck having a toothbrush head at its distal end. A reciprocal button on the housing exterior operates the internal air pump. Any one of a plurality of externally threaded toothpaste cartridges may be secured to the internally threaded lower end of the housing. Toothpaste is automatically dispensed to the brush head by reciprocating the button.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for dispensing a dosed volume of toothpaste onto bristles of a toothbrush. A toothpaste holder and toothbrush are formed in combination in a single unitary structure. The toothbrush heads a replaceable and an internal channel provides fluid communication between a toothbrush head and a volume of toothpaste in a handle region. The volume of toothpaste may be placed in a cartridge. In order to facilitate dosed dispensing, notched regions may be provided to provide friction or an audible sound to inform a user when a dose has been properly dispensed.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser first contains, then dispenses a cleaning solution, and finally might be used to scrubs or cleans a dirty surface. The dispenser has a hollow handle that serves as a reservoir for the cleaning solution and at each end of the handle a cleaning implement; specifically a scrubber and a sponge. When a user presses the selected implement against a cleaning surface, a valve is opened, allowing the cleaning solution to flow. The user might then scrub a dirty surface.

Abstract: A nail polish applicator that can be easily held and operated with one hand and that consistently dispenses a controlled amount of nail polish comprises an elongated tubular housing including a reservoir for holding a quantity of nail polish; an applicator attached to one end of the housing for applying the nail polish to the user's fingernails or toenails; and a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the nail polish from the reservoir to the applicator. The dispensing mechanism includes an elongated slot formed in the sidewall of the housing, a slider or other manually manipulatable button movable within the slot, and a plunger mechanism attached to the button for incrementally dispensing the nail polish from the reservoir when the button is moved within the length of the slot.

Abstract: An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.

Abstract: This invention is related to a structure of cosmetics liquid discharge guider of the cosmetics case 1. The cosmetics case is object of during pressing a conical elastic part 33 composed of intermediate member 28 and moving an opening valve 29 due to the air pressure generated while the inner moving body 10 ascends and descends so that the inner hole 30 is opened and cosmetics liquid is discharged to the brush 56 by passing vertical and horizontal discharge guider 29a, 29b and liquid transporting passage 36 formed in upper and lower part of an opening valve 29 through a discharger 54, that the inner moving body 10 descends due to the expansion force of a conical elastic part 33 and the elastic force of a spring 34 and returns, and that the inner hole 30 is closed by an inclined plane 29c formed in a upper part of an opening valve 29 to prevent cosmetics liquid from being discharged.

Abstract: A cleaning brush with a dispenser for cleaning product is described. The cleaning product is stored in a cavity, and is dispensed by pressing on a flexible membrane on one side of the cavity. When thus depressed, the cleaning product is extruded through holes in the head into the region of the bases of bristles on the front side of the brush. The toothbrush is ergonomically shaped in a concave spoon like shape to fit a user's hand more comfortably. The brush may include a cover which has a general appearance of a fountain pen to facilitate an in obtrusive carrying of the brush.

Abstract: A bottle brush comprising a handle connected to a bristle brush head composed of a single piece of molded thermoplastic material. The bristle brush head member comprises an integrated one-piece cylindrical core with a longitudinal axis from which a plurality of monolithically formed bristles extend radially outwardly. The handle includes an internal reservoir connected to a reservoir conduit tube channeling a cleaning fluid to the distal end of the brush head. The brush head further includes a reservoir plug with an internal recess containing a nipple brush. The nipple brush can be hinged to the end cap such that it can swivel from a first position inside the recess to second position in which it is exposed.

Abstract: A toothbrush coupled to a tube of toothpaste is disclosed, the toothbrush comprising a head depending from an elongated stem. The head comprises a plurality of bristles and at least one toothpaste dispensing port. The head also includes at least one restraint to open and close the port(s). The stem comprises an opening coupled to the tube, and wherein the stem further comprises a channel extending from the opening to the port(s). In the present embodiment, the restraint comprises at least one plug that is inserted into and removable from the port(s).

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a connector including a receiving space longitudinally defined therein and a shoulder formed on a periphery of the receiving space. The connector has a first through hole laterally defined therein. A hollow block has an annular flange radially extending from a middle portion thereof to divide the hollow block into an insertion and a connecting portion. The insertion is received in the receiving space in the connector. A sleeve has a connecting portion sleeved on the connecting portion of the hollow block and engaged to the annular flange. The sleeve is formed with a protrusion and has a skirt radially extending therefrom for being engaged to the connector. A resilient member is sleeved on the connecting portion of the sleeve. The resilient member has a first end abutting the skirt and a second end abutting the shoulder of the connector.

Abstract: Brush Rite is a toothbrush with a toothpaste dispenser inside of it. The preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a handle with a bulb pump, a reservoir indicator window and fill port along with a head connected to one end of the handle having bristles, holes and rubber eyelets. To use the preferred embodiment of Brush Rite, an individual would insert the nozzle of a refill tube of toothpaste into the fill port, causing the rubber cover to open. The refill tube of toothpaste would be squeezed to allow toothpaste to flow into the handle and the nozzle would then be removed, allowing the rubber cover to shut. When a user wanted to brush his teeth, he could use the bulb pump to pressurize the handle and move the toothpaste. The toothpaste would be forced from the handle to the head and eventually out onto the bristles after passing through the holes and rubber eyelets. The reservoir indicator window could be monitored to insure adequate amounts of toothpaste remained in the handle for subsequent use.

Abstract: A grill brush comprising: a brush handle with a handle end and a brush end; a handle member attached to the handle end, and located at generally an acute angle to the brush handle; a knob located generally in the middle of the brush handle a fluid reservoir located within the brush handle, the fluid reservoir comprising: an upper interior volume; and a lower interior volume; a reservoir cap removeably attached to the handle end of the brush handle; a shut off spool removeably attachable to the brush handle, and located generally between the upper interior volume and the lower interior volume; a passage way located in the shut off spool, and configured to stop fluid communication between the upper interior volume, and the lower interior volume when the spool is in a shut configuration, and to allow for fluid communication between the upper interior volume, and the lower interior volume when the spool is in an open configuration; scraper brush holder removeably attachable to the brush end of the brush handle; a

Abstract: A pool tile cleaning device (1) having a hollow handle (2) and a cleaning head (3) on a distal end (20). The handle (2) acts as a cleaning product reservoir (25) and is attached to the cleaning head (3). The cleaning head (3) has a scrubbing means (5) located thereupon in order to effectively remove dirt and grime from pool tiles. The device (1) is gravity fed and provides a continuous distribution of cleaning product through the handle (2) to the cleaning head (3). A metering valve (17) is located at the distal end of the handle (20), behind the cleaning head (3), so as to control the amount of cleaning product that is distributed onto the cleaning head (3). A purge valve (10) is used in conjunction with the device (1) to permit air to enter the reservoir (25) as the cleaning product exits the reservoir (25).

Abstract: A cartridge type liquid feeding container is capable of being used by refilling or replacing a liquid instead of throwing away the container itself, and can feed out the liquid inside the cartridge. The liquid feeding container includes a body, a manipulating body which is mounted movable with respect to the body and is made capable of being manipulated from an outside, a cartridge which is loaded into the body so as to be attachable and detachable, a liquid supplying body for supplying the liquid inside the tank portion to the outside, a piston rod which is workable on the piston to press the piston of the cartridge forward, and movable inside the cartridge case and body, and a conversion mechanism for converting a manipulating force applied to the manipulating body into forward movement of the piston rod.

Abstract: An auto loading and auto dampening cleaning apparatus which comprises a base sweeping pad, a fluid reservoir superimposed over said sweeping pad which defines a slit between the two, a handle having a fork shaped frame which is rotateably attached to the sweeping pad. A lower roll bar contains clean, cleaning material and an upper roll bar receives soiled cleaning material. First and second trigger mechanism activates the roll bars and fluid reservoir to advance the cleaning material and disperse cleaning solution onto the cleaning material on the lower roll bar passes through the slit defined by the fluid reservoir and sweeping pad around the bottom of the sweeping pad and up to the upper roll bar.

Abstract: A toothbrush for the treatment of tooth sensitivity is disclosed. The toothbrush disclosed herein incorporates the use of disposable desensitizing agent cartridges thru a pump mechanism.

Abstract: Art instruments having a self-contained reservoir for dispensing paint or ink to a paintbrush portion provided on one end of the instrument. The instrument includes an ink-dispensing assembly comprised of a series of capillary tubes, orifice restrictors, pins and plugs to provide an assembly that prevents distribution of ink during shipping, but can be easily activated by a user to produce controllable and reliable ink flow to the brush portion on demand. The invention provides differing valve body components and configurations to provide optimal ink flow for inks of differing viscosities, creating a self-wicking art instrument that resists leakage, splattering, and other undesirable characteristics of known self-contained ink art instruments.

Abstract: To prevent leakage, excessive delivery and stagnation of a liquid material applied by an applicator, the applicator comprises a core member 2 having a hole part 2a, a projection part 2f and a communication hole 2j, an application member 3 made of an elastic material having a delivery hole 3f, and an inside space 4 between the front end side of the core member 2 and the application member 3, and structured such that the liquid material flows to the delivery hole 3f through a roundabout way via the hole part 2a, the communication hole 2j and the inside space 4 to cause fluid resistance and that the front face of the projection part 2f is close to or in contact with the delivery hole 3f to control delivery of the liquid material.

Abstract: A disposable or edible chewable toothbrush is disclosed for cleaning teeth between meals. The device includes a chewable bristle holder with bristles attached to the holder, a cavity formed within the holder, a substance within the cavity, and regions of weakness formed in the holder that prevent leakage of the contents of the holder until the device is compressed by chewing. In another embodiment, a disposable or edible brush is housed inside within a disposable or edible shell. Upon chewing, the shell is broken or dissolves thereby releasing its contents, which include the brush and possibly a dentifrice.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating comprising a multi-component cartridge comprising at least two cylindrical cartridges, each cylindrical cartridge comprising an aperture and an open filling end that is disposed opposite the aperture and that is slidingly sealed by a cartridge piston seal, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with each aperture, and at least one paint applicator selected from the group consisting of a roller, a brush and a spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein at least one flexible hose is disposed between and in fluid communication with the cartridge and the nozzle.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing toothbrush includes a toothpaste reservoir in the handle of the toothbrush. A filling port is defined through the aft end of the handle and screw threads are defined on the handle adjacent to the filling port. The screw threads threadably connect to screw threads on the outlet element of a toothpaste tube so the toothpaste tube can be threadably connected to the toothbrush for a filling or a refilling operation.

Abstract: A hand-operable toothbrush for selectively dispensing dentifrice that includes a proximal section defining a reservoir and a distal section defining a bristle section including a mechanism for engaging the proximal section. The bristle section includes a head portion including a plurality of spaced bristles and a power mechanism for vibrating same. The toothbrush also includes a dispensing mechanism for manually adjusting a volume of the reservoir and thereby causing dentifrice to dissipate outwardly from the reservoir and head portion as needed. The dispensing mechanism includes a gasket engaged with the distal section and a snap ring positioned within the reservoir. The dispensing mechanism and the power mechanism are independently operable.

Abstract: Multi purpose hand held cleaning device comprising a gun shaped handle portion, a first tubular portion perpendicularly attached at one end to the handle portion, a U shaped frame attached at the opposite end, the legs of the U frame terminating in transverse roller bearings, a second hollow tube placed concentrically inside the first hollow tube, one end of the second hollow tube terminating in a sponge member, the first hollow tube having a slot so that a trigger member attached to the second hollow tube can slidably fit within the slot, the second hollow tube enclosing a compression spring. A preferred embodiment includes the handle being hollow so as to be capable of retaining a cleaning fluid and an internal fluid pump activated by an external trigger member.

Abstract: An advanced cleaning system comprising cleaning compositions, pads, and implements provide effective cleaning of soft and hard surfaces. The system includes (a) a handle portion, the handle portion having a proximal end and a distal end, (b) a cleaning head portion that is attached to the distal end of the handle portion and that is adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad; (c) a cradle that is secured to the handle portion, and (d) a detachable cleaning aerosol reservoir for delivering cleaning fluid onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion, wherein the reservoir is positioned within the cradle.

Abstract: An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning fluid is controllably allowed to flow via gravity onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion.

Abstract: A head has an open flat circular front face, a rearwardly extending housing in a generally hemispherical configuration with a downwardly extending handle, a front face having a central opening and a circular lip. A water handling assembly includes an annular manifold supported by the circular lip. The water handling assembly has a front plate with a plurality of orifices and a rear plate. The water handling assembly also includes a cylindrical pipe located within the handle. An insert in an annular shape has forwardly extending bristles and rearwardly extending rings. The rings are adapted to span the lip of the housing for simple attaching and detaching whereby a user may utilize bristles of a desired flexibility.

Abstract: The invention provides a soap dispenser. In general, the soap dispenser includes a handle having a hollow interior, and a coupling on a first end of the handle. The first end of the handle also has a fluid passage for transferring a fluid from the hollow interior to outside the hollow interior. The coupling is adapted to receive a soft attachment having a coupling member.

Abstract: A toilet cleaning apparatus comprising a toilet brush head; a toilet brush handle (2) separated from the brush head by a brush shaft (1); a portion of the brush handle being adapted to contain a cleaning fluid and being in fluid communication with the brush head by a conduit; the handle being adapted to be reciprocally displaced along the conduit between a first position remote from the brush head and a second position proximate to the brush head so urging cleaning fluid from the handle to the brush head; and, a non return valve within the conduit adapted to allow the flow of fluid from handle to brush but to prevent the flow of fluid from brush to handle.