Abstract: An applicator for treating the skin dispenses a predetermined dose of treatment agent. The applicator comprises a cylindrical portion, the front face of which is open, and a closure piece for the open front face. Solid and hollow pins extend axially from a front wall of the cylindrical portion. The hollow pins communicate with the cylinder cavity. The closure piece and the cylindrical portion are designed so that the closure piece delimits a given volume in the cylindrical portion. The closure piece has a central filling opening with a non-return or one-way valve disposed therein.

Abstract: A dispenser-applicator comprising a ball applicator assembly, oppositely-faced sponge applicator assembly, and a reservoir for storage of a topical preparation formed therebetween. The reservoir functions to supply the topical preparation to the ball applicator assembly to be dispensed onto a person's skin, whereupon the sponge applicator may then be used to more evenly spread the topical preparation over the person's skin. An elongated handle is connected to the ball applicator assembly to facilitate filling of the reservoir with the topical preparation and to further facilitate use of the applicator in applying the topical preparation to the person's skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multiple line writing instrument which is adapted for one-handed operation in the general manner of an ordinary pen or pencil and which accomodates variations in the writing angle at which the instrument may be applied to a writing surface. The instrument includes plural elongate writing means, such as pens, held in parallel, spaced apart array. By means of a pivotal stop table the writing tips of the plural writing means are held in continous writing contact with a writing surface despite variations in writing angle which may occur during use. The multiple line writing instrument avoids the necessity to employ biasing elements, such as springs, to maintain writing contact of the writing tips with the writing surface.

Abstract: A hair shampoo stimulator device is provided and consists of a rectangular frame slightly curved downwardly zigzag supports are affixed to and extend across the narrow portion of the frame in spaced apart relationships. Firm bristles are affixed to and face downwardly on each support. A shampoo solution dispenser is on the frame for dispensing the shampoo solution directly to a scalp of a person so that the bristles will foam the shampoo solution and massage the scalp to stimulate the hair roots.

Abstract: A dispenser for applying a treatment solution to selected strands of hair includes a reservoir and a dispensing nozzle. The nozzle is an elongate, preferably conical member, having one or more slots extending from and dividing the tip into tines. The side walls of the slot converge inwardly from one side of the nozzle, a through bore extends from the base of the slot to the base of the nozzle, and at least one of the tines is shorter than the other. The reservoir may be a squeezable bottle or, in the preferred embodiment, an open top container having a handle projecting from one side with a lever arm pivotally connected to the outer end of the arm and mounting a plate-like piston slidably received in the container.

Abstract: An original container-applicator device for relatively viscous preparations, such as and of the consistency of hair shampoos and conditioners. Provided with a supply of such a preparation, the device functions as the original container until, in the hands of the ultimate consumer, it serves also as the applicator. The device comprises a chamber; massage fingers, an outlet or dispensing port, as defined by an elongate rim with a proximal end and a distal end; and, a reciprocative valve. The valve has a flange and a gate, and moves between first and second positions. At the first position, the gate closes the distal end while the valve leaves the proximal end open and enables the preparation from the chamber to fill the rim, but not flow from the device. At the second position the flange closes the proximal end and prevents flow from the chamber, while the gate is displaced from and leaves the distal end open, thus to enable a quantity of preparation to flow or drain from the rim, and be dispensed.

Abstract: A container for products applicable to the scalp comprising an elongated and hollow reservoir portion with a base end and an application end opposite each other, a housing being formed at the application end which houses a sphere or revolution body that freely revolves therein, the object of the invention being that of providing a container of this type which allows a more accurate dosage of the product contained therein and a simultaneous application with other products in the desired proportions. This object is achieved by providing a flange portion integral with the reservoir portion near the base end of the reservoir portion, the container being individually fittable onto a support that is common to other similar containers. The present invention further proposes a support base with fitting elements to receive a plurality of containers of this type.

Abstract: There is shown a roller for pressing and working a dough ball into a pizza shell. In its preferred form, the roller is in the form of a spherical cluster of balls, which are molded or otherwise formed on a polygonal core. The spherical cluster is rotatably contained within a complementary spherical shell carried on the lower end of a fluid duct. Olive oil or other material flowing through the duct will flow ports in the shell to be carried by the cluster of balls and distributed over the dough ball. Ports in the side of the duct allow the oil to flow around the shell to drip directly onto the dough ball near the outer edges thereof. A conical hood around the cluster of balls and the carrier block and retain any olive oil vapors that otherwise may be inhaled by bakery workers.

Abstract: An article such as a flat scrub brush has a major axis and a minor axis with a concave recess along the minor axis and at each end thereof, which enables the brush to be bent around this axis when used, and to be resiliently returned to its flat shape when not being used.

Abstract: A material dispensing brush, such as a veterinary brush, in which material to be dispensed, such as flea powder, is contained in the brush body and is either automatically or manually releasable through hollow brush bristles.

Abstract: A brush device adapted for grooming hair while distributing a substance to the hair or to a fabric while brushing, usually in a heated air environment. The brush body portion has an elongated cavity receiving a removable absorbent structure, which contains a grooming substance to be distributed such as in a vaporizable waxy semi-solid carrier material. The brush has a plurality of spaced transverse openings extending between the elongated cavity outwardly to the surface of the body and through which the vaporizable substance is distributed to the hair. Adjacent rows of bristles are provided firmly attached to the brush lower side in a zig-zag pattern between the spaced openings therein to facilitate lateral movement of hair strands during treatment. The distribution of the vaporizable substance from the brush cavity can be enhanced by heating the brush by using it in combination with a hot air hairdryer.

Abstract: A device for a massage of the cutaneous covering comprises a reservoir and an applicator element, and an obturator situated between them. This obturator comprises two parts, the first, or movable part being provided with a central stud and at least one opening to allow the product to be applied to pass through this first part, and the second or actuating part comprising a disc provided with a central hole and extended by a lower skirt covering at least the movable part. The applicator element is fixed to said actuating part. The two parts constituting the obturator comprise means cooperating with each other to ensure their relative displacement. The device can be used in the field of cosmetics.

Abstract: A device for a massage of the cutaneous covering comprises a reservoir and an applicator element, and an obturator situated between them. This obturator comprises two parts, the first, or movable part being provided with a central stud and at least one opening to allow the product to be applied to pass through this first part, and the second or actuating part comprising a disc provided with a central hole and extended by a lower skirt covering at least the movable part. The applicator element is fixed to said actuating part. The two parts constituting the obturator comprise means cooperating with each other to ensure their relative displacement. The device can be used in the field of cosmetics.

Abstract: Hand-held device for personal hygiene purposes dispensing a cosmetic and/or cleansing agent with an exchangeable container containing said agent, an exchangeable container being positionable within the hand-held device.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a plurality of coaxial writing nibs and means for advancing and retracting the nibs relative to one another to adjust a selected nib into an operative writing position, whereby the instrument is adjustable to produce lines of different predetermined widths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispenser and grooming brush for animals by which a free-flowing liquid can be applied to the skin of an animal, the liquid being contained in a chamber having a first plurality of generally flexible, solid members extending normally from the bottom wall thereof and arranged in spaced relation to each other for combing and separating the hair of the animal when the dispenser is urged toward the skin of the animal and is moved in either of two opposed directions and a second plurality of generally flexible, hollow members also extending normally from the bottom wall of the chamber and communicating therewith, the free ends of each plurality of members terminating in a common plane.

Abstract: A hand held device that simultaneously massages and applies a beneficial fluid to the skin, the device being particularly adapted for facial applications. The device includes a handle assembly having separable upper and lower portions, and the upper portion has a bifurcated extension each branch of which supports a freely rotatable ball member. The two ball members are disposed relative to one another so that they coact in a desirable manner when engaging the area to be massaged. The lower portion of the handle assembly supports a replaceable cartridge containing fluid under pressure that is to be applied by the ball members. The cartridge is provided with a valve that permits metered amounts of the fluid to be dispensed from the cartridge and this fluid is carried by suitable conduits to an area on the surface of each ball member. A depressor accessible from the exterior of the massage device is positioned in the upper portion of the handle assembly for actuating the cartridge valve.

Abstract: A skin massage device for both massaging skin and applying a cosmetic product through retractable protuberances on the massaging surface. A first plurality of the protuberances are retractable into the massing surface, and include a piston with an outlet opening in its exterior side. A rod affixed to a housing in the massaging surface is engaged by the piston and this seals the opening. Upon massaging pressure applied to an annular bead on the piston, the piston is retracted into the massaging surface, opening the piston opening and permitting exit of cosmetic product. The piston extends into a housing supported at the massaging surface and the housing communicates into the reservoir for being filled. The piston includes a side wall which blocks communication between the housing and the reservoir when the piston is retracted, whereby cosmetic product in the housing is forced out the opening in the retracted position of the piston.

Abstract: A syringe for applying adhesive resin to the junctions of tennis racket netting, comprising a cylinder and a piston and two or four coextensive tubular spray nozzles projecting from the end of the cylinder opposed to the piston. By applying the spray nozzles to the corners of a junction between two strings of netting, equal amounts of adhesive can be discharged from said spray nozzles and these drops of adhesive will combine to form a solid connection of the two strings at their point of junction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held device for removing debris from a gutter. The device is operational from a location remote from the gutter and comprises a cleaning head which is removably attached to a handle.

Abstract: A brush is provided comprising a hollow body containing a liquid medication. Detachably mounted on the bottom of the body is a hollow head communicating with a plurality of depending elongated hollow teeth. Enclosed within the hollow body is a pump manually operated by a lever on the side of the brush handle for forcing the liquid medication into the hollow head and out the hollow teeth in a controlled manner.

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

Abstract: A brush back having bristles on one face and being bendable to swing the bristles into oppositely extending relation for brushing engagement with an internal or concave surface.

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

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush molded from a flexible plastic material and having a brush head carried at one end of a handle. The brush head has a paste-holding cavity and a plurality of hollow bristles molded in and extending from one side of the brush head such that the interiors of the hollow bristles communicate with the paste-holding cavity. A sealing film which functions to maintain the paste within the cavity is punctured upon manual compression of the brush head, such that paste may be squeezed through the hollow bristles to the top end thereof for use. In the second embodiment of the invention the bristle head is disclosed as being separable from the handle.

Abstract: A shampoo brush having an elongate handle affixed to a housing having on one surface thereof a circumferential track for supporting a plurality of massaging tips in spaced relation and surrounded by cleansing and grooming bristles. Located in the housing centrally of the circumferential track is a container for a cleansing agent. A pair of spring urged plungers are mounted in corresponding cylinders in the chamber, each cylinder having two one-way valves so that on movement of the plungers against the spring force, one valve will open forcing cleansing agent from discharge orifices toward the surface to be cleansed, and on plunger movement in the opposite direction, the other valve in each cylinder will open filling the cylinder with the cleansing agent to be discharged on the next plunger movement. An annular enclosed passage is formed in the housing adjacent and within the circumferential track, said passage having a plurality of apertures for dispersing dilutant and rinsing fluid from the apertures.

Abstract: This invention relates to retractable brushes, of the general type having bristles which can be retracted into the casing of the brush, or moved outwardly from the casing into the position at which the bristles are used. Wiping flaps are provided on a retractable brush to engage and wipe the bristles as they are extended and retracted through the openings in the front wall of the brush. The wiping flaps may take the form of a thin membrane extending across each of the openings and formed with slits. The brush may be arranged to be extended and retracted by producing relative rotation between the front and rear members of the brush. To assist in securing the front and rear members together, a detent connection may be provided between one of the members and an axial post connected to the other member. Detent elements may also be provided between the front member and cam members which are provided on the rear member.