Perforated Support Patents (Class 401/291)
  • Publication number: 20140099154
    Abstract: A dispenser, liquid applicator with a flexible (hand-manipulated) gripping end and a second brush head end with rotatable bristles. It further includes an elongated central chamber into which may be added soap, shampoo, cleaner or another liquid/lotion for dispensing through a plurality of apertures in the brush head end. Rotation of the brush head bristles can be accomplished electrically (via a battery powered motor mechanism) or by the passage of water into and through the applicator's handle element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis L. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 8408834
    Abstract: A paint applicator is provided with a handle formed with a paint-entry passage, a first housing half connected to the handle, a second housing half jointed to the first housing half and formed with a plurality of paint exit holes, a non-permeable resilient body disposed on the second housing half and formed with a plurality of apertures, a permeable foamed body, and a brush layer. The apertures are closed in normal conditions and will be opened under pressure. Paint is accumulated in a paint chamber between the first and second housing halves, and then will flow out only when the paint pressure is greater than a deformation threshold value of the non-permeable resilient body. Furthermore, since the apertures are very small and can be evenly and densely distributed over the resilient body, paint will be evenly permeated to the permeable foamed body and the brush layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Miguel Wang
  • Patent number: 8308390
    Abstract: A shower nozzle having a brush for bathing includes a shower nozzle body and a brush head which is driven by a power member disposed in the shower nozzle body. The power member is supplied power by an internal battery or an external power supply. Thereby, when the user takes a bath, the combination of the shower nozzle and the brush is able to supply water for cleaning and has a brushing function, enhancing the cleaning effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Shen-Mu Kao
  • Patent number: 8292536
    Abstract: An applicator tool for applying a liquid onto a surface of a floor includes an applicator and a handle connected to the applicator. The applicator includes a housing having a bottom surface and a plurality of sidewalls. The bottom surface is connected to the sidewalls to define a reservoir. The bottom surface has at least one opening in fluid for substantially continuously dispensing the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Steven James Lange, Minyu Li, Eric Richard Balz, Brian Philip Carlson
  • Patent number: 8210764
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush includes a handle member produced from a pre-selected biodegradable material. The handle member has a predetermined size and a predetermined shape. There are a predetermined number of rows of bristles attached to and extending above a top surface of the handle member closely adjacent one end thereof. Such bristles have a predetermined length. A pouch containing toothpaste is disposed beneath the rows of bristles such that the toothpaste will be in fluid communication with the bristles when the pouch is punctured and compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Bohdan Holowecky
  • Patent number: 8202016
    Abstract: A grill brush having a brush handle with a handle end and a brush end, the brush head having a fluid reservoir, a brush handle conduit and a valve located therein; a reservoir cap removeably attached to the handle end of the brush handle; the valve being in fluid communication with the reservoir; the brush handle conduit being in fluid communication with the valve; a brush head; a bristle holding member; a brush bristle surface located on the bristle holding member; a brush head conduit located in the brush head, and in fluid communication with the brush handle conduit; a plurality of groups of bristles emanating from the brush bristle surface; a plurality of orifices located on the brush bristle surface, and in communication with the brush head conduit; and a scraper is provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Wales
  • Patent number: 7798735
    Abstract: A hand held fire hose cleaning apparatus includes at least two brushes positioned facing each other in such a manner that a fire hose can be placed between them. Water, or another suitable fluid, is delivered through the brushes onto the site of contact between the brushes and the hose. As the fluid flows, the brushes are moved back and forth, cleaning the hose quickly and efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Calvin Barker
  • Patent number: 7717635
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing cleaning or scrubbing device that includes a handle and a scrubbing head. The handle is hollow and holds a cleaning liquid. The head twists from an open position to a closed position. When the head is an open position, the user pushes a button on the back of the head to deliver a substantial amount of cleaning liquid to the bottom of the scrubbing head. The head receives liquid through a re-sealable inset screw cap filler port. The filler port is on the bottom of the head, and when the scrubbing device is fully assembled the filler port is completely and conveniently out of the user's way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer Schmidig
  • Patent number: 7632033
    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
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Wales
  • Publication number: 20090052977
    Abstract: A system (1) for dispensing a single dose premeasured liquid, gel, cream or paste from a cartridge (9). The system (1) includes a brush handle (3) and brush head (4). The cartridge (9) is placed within the brush handle (3) and advanced toward the head (4) by means of a plunger (11) or a lever (34). A pick (13) punctures the cartridge (9) as the plunger advances toward the head (4). A series of orifices (6, 7, 38, 39) permit the contents of the punctured cartridge (9) to flow onto the brush bristles (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Michael DellaCorte
  • Patent number: 7431530
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle that is sized and configured for grasping, and a head that is provided with bristles. The head may be removed from the handle and replaced. Toothpaste may be contained in the head and forced into the bristles. The handle and a number of heads may be provided in a kit. Each head is provided in a separate sealed housing that allows the head to be attached to the handle without requiring a person assembling the toothbrush to remove the head from the packaging or touch the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Ned Powers
  • Publication number: 20080095571
    Abstract: A paintbrush that constructed to be cleaned by conveying a cleaning solution into the handle of the paintbrush. Cleaning solution passes into the through the hollow handle, and through holes made in the heel of the paintbrush (the end of the handle to which bristles are attached.) Cleaning solution then disperses into the bristles and washes paint from the bristles. In particular, paint is cleaned from the heel of the brush, which is particularly hard to clean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: John Geigle
  • Patent number: 7311456
    Abstract: A disposable toothbrush with triple compartment handle, for storing and dispensing three oral hygiene agents. The agents are dispensed via plungers with pistons within the compartments. The cap is sealed after agent inclusion during manufacturing with plungers sealed at passages through the cap. A taper, neck, conduit, and multiple openings within the head insure laminar delivery of agents to the brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Veal M. Neal
  • Publication number: 20070292192
    Abstract: A hand held fire hose cleaning apparatus includes at least two brushes positioned facing each other in such a manner that a fire hose can be placed between them. Water, or another suitable fluid, is delivered through the brushes onto the site of contact between the brushes and the hose. As the fluid flows, the brushes are moved back and forth, cleaning the hose quickly and efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Calvin Barker
  • Publication number: 20070292198
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: DALE M. FRAZELL
  • Publication number: 20070231056
    Abstract: An applicator tool for applying a liquid onto a surface of a floor includes an applicator and a handle connected to the applicator. The applicator includes a housing having a bottom surface and a plurality of sidewalls. The bottom surface is connected to the sidewalls to define a reservoir. The bottom surface has at least one opening in fluid for substantially continuously dispensing the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Ecolab, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven James Lange, Minyu Li, Eric Richard Balz, Brian Philip Carlson
  • Patent number: 7261486
    Abstract: A cleaning brush includes a rod, at least one cleaning cloth unit, and at least one plastic wire. The rod includes a passageway, a plurality of water outlets, and a water inlet. The passageway extends longitudinally in the rod and is in communication with the water inlet. The water outlets are defined in an outer circumference of the rod and in communication with the passageway. The water inlet is defined in an end of the rod. The cleaning cloth unit includes a cleaning cloth having opposite first and second sides. The cleaning cloth unit further includes a plastic core extending alternately between the first and second sides of the cleaning cloth. The plastic wire is wound around the plastic core to tightly tie the cleaning cloth unit to an outer circumference of the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Sheng-Wen Jian
  • Patent number: 7131783
    Abstract: A toilet bowl brush with an integrated refillable reservoir for storing and dispensing cleaning fluids. The toilet bowl brush, also, has (1) a wide top shield to protect user's hand from contamination during the cleaning process, (2) a non-slip soft handle with a thumb button for dispensing the cleaner, (3) a mechanism for dispensing the fluid and (4) a removable tip for changing the brush tip when it becomes worn. The brush tip includes perforations which allow the fluid to be dispensed through the tip by gravitational force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Flavio DeRoma
  • Patent number: 7021851
    Abstract: A toothbrush having a conduit leading through the brush body to a plurality of egress apertures positioned within the bristle base of the brush covered by a slide tab having corresponding apertures that can be moved between an aligned open and an offset closed position to keep the dentifrice from drying out between usage's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Pamela King
  • Patent number: 7021850
    Abstract: A five-surface cleaning brush comprises a seat having a top surface, a front surface, an inclined surface connected the top surface and the front surface; and two lateral surfaces; and a plurality of hair beams which are formed on the top surface, front surface, inclined surface and two lateral surfaces of the seat; the hair beams being formed with a five hair surfaces. A first hair surface is formed on the top surface. A second hair surface is formed on the front surface. A third hair surface is formed on the inclined surface. The fourth and fifth hair surfaces are formed on the two lateral surfaces. The first hair surface is inclined to the third hair surfaces with a first inclined angle and the second hair surface is inclined to the third hair surface with a second inclined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Ching-Hsuan Lee
  • Patent number: 6997632
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Gabe Adams
  • Patent number: 6962456
    Abstract: A brush (1) for washing objects such as automobiles includes a handle (2) and a body (3) with a compartment (4) for receiving washing fluid, such as water, and a number of brush tufts (5). A passage (7) allows introduction of washing fluid into the compartment and is covered by a plate (9) of flexible material, such as rubber, such that the washing fluid may enter the compartment when the brush is submerged in the fluid, but is prevented from exiting the compartment by the plate when the brush is in use for washing an object. Passages (11a) are provided for allowing washing fluid to exit the compartment to the tufts for washing. A ventilating passage (12) is provided for allowing air to exit and enter the compartment when washing fluid enters and exits the compartment, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventor: Søren J. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20040141799
    Abstract: A toothpaste container portion, which can be attached or detached from a toothbrush portion, is disclosed. The toothpaste container portion and the toothbrush portion can be screwed into one another to attach the two portions or can be unscrewed from each other to detach the two portions. The toothbrush portion may be comprised of a plurality of bristles. Each of the plurality of bristles may have a hollow interior through which toothpaste can flow. The toothpaste container portion may have a chamber. The toothbrush portion may have a chamber. Typically toothpaste can flow from the chamber of the toothpaste container into the chamber of the toothbrush portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Jackow
  • Publication number: 20040047676
    Abstract: A container and applicator unit, in particular test unit, comprises a container for a cosmetic. An applicator top is placed thereon, having an applicator that stands out from the top in a principal sense of extension. The applicator, at least by sections, is rotationally symmetrical or plurally symmetrical in relation to an axis of symmetry that is parallel to the principal sense of extension. At least one passage, which, at least by sections, is decentralized from the axis of symmetry of the applicator, leads from the container to the applicator. The result is a container and applicator unit by which to enable a cosmetic to be spread uniformly on the surface of application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: GEKA BRUSH GMBH
    Inventor: Norbert Dumler
  • Patent number: 6695509
    Abstract: A golf ball cleaning apparatus includes a pair of cylindrical chambers defined as an upper chamber removably attachable to a lower chamber. The lower chamber is provided within an internal golf ball cleaning fluid reservoir bounded upwardly by a lower surface of a semi-porous floor. The lower chamber further includes a half-spherical cavity embedded with semi-rigid scouring bristles. The upper chamber is of a generally hollow configuration and includes a half-spherical cavity embedded with semi-rigid scouring bristles. The semi-rigid scouring bristles snugly engage an entire standard dimpled golf ball surface when the upper and lower chambers are coupled together. The upper chamber is snapped to the lower chamber in a semi-interference-type fit. A fastener is mounted atop the upper chamber to facilitate removable connection of the golf ball cleaning apparatus to a standard golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Alfonzo Dowe, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20030081984
    Abstract: A brush includes a body having a compartment for containing a washing fluid, the body having a first surface to which bristles are attached. A plurality of first fluid passages are provided between the compartment and the first surface for dispensing fluid from the compartment. A second passage between the compartment and the first surface allows for the filling of the compartment when the brush is submerged into a reservoir of fluid. The second passage is provided with a non-return valve, preferably in the form of a flexible plate having an edge attached to the inner surface of the compartment. The non-return valve opens the second passage when the brush is submerged, and closes the second passage when the brush is removed from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Soren Johan Larsen
  • Publication number: 20020085875
    Abstract: A dispensing hair brush that has a hollow head 10 that may be separated from a handle 12 for the purpose of both components being filled with a hair product. This hair product may then be dispensed via the brush and its bristles. Within this handle there is a screw mechanism with an attached plunger that slides along the axis in both a forward and backward direction thereby allowing hair product to be inserted and dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Costa Karvelas
  • Patent number: 6270277
    Abstract: An applicator comprising a container containing an application liquid and an applicator member of the application liquid held to an opening provided in part of the container, wherein the applicator member comprises an application face material and a cover ring for engaging the application face material with the container, and at least in the central region of the outer surface of the application face material, a plurality of flexible fine protruding from the outer surface of the applicator member are arranged, and at the same time, at least in part of clearances between a plurality of the fine filament like portions in the outer surface of the application face member, holes for discharging the application liquid are provided, and the application face material and the cover ring are composed with different synthetic resins, and provides remarkable durability and convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: First Create Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuaki Ogino, Tsutomu Saito
  • Patent number: 6224287
    Abstract: A powder-dispensing brush includes a powder reservoir, a tuft of hairs secured to the reservoir, in particular by a sleeve. The powder is caused to migrate from the reservoir into the tuft, which includes at least one group of relatively more dense hairs and one group of relatively less dense hairs. The powder is caused to migrate by at least one passage communicating with the reservoir and coming out between the groups of relatively more dense hairs and relatively less dense hairs or into the group of relatively dense hairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Cosmogen
    Inventor: Gérard Gieux
  • Patent number: 6123477
    Abstract: In a method for disinfecting the brush head of a toothbrush, disinfecting bristles (20, 200) are mounted on a substrate and are wetted with a disinfectant (15). The wetted disinfecting bristles are inserted between toothbrush bristles (17) of a toothbrush head (11) and maintained between the toothbrush bristles for a time selected to disinfect the toothbrush bristles. The bristles can be inserted between the toothbrush bristles dry and subsequently wetted with the disinfectant. An apparatus for performing the method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventor: Frithjof Hecker
  • Patent number: 6062230
    Abstract: A tint brush with a color distributor is provided having an anatomically designed container which has an elliptical shape and is screwed onto a connection pipe with a main tinter body. The container and connection pipe are inclined relative to a vertical axis of the main tinter body, preferably, by 60 degrees. A free flow of hair dye mixture from the container is enabled by squeezing the container or by using a pump provided in the container in an alternative embodiment. A collector area defined in the main tinter body collects dye mixture wherefrom the dye mixture is distributed with the aid of a flow regulator and a plurality of radial exit bores which define, on their ends, funnel-like or shaped openings that open in tangent with a set of bristles connected to the tinter body. The flow regulator is suitably grooved so that the rate of dye mixture flowing through the main tinter body can be regulated from a minimum to a maximum amount by turning the flow regulator by 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Zarko Kajgana
  • Patent number: 5482058
    Abstract: The liquid dispensing comb comprises a flask containing a liquid and having a neck provided with a thread for receiving a tapped nipple of the comb. The comb has a back with at least one series of parallel teeth each having a lower part. The back has a central duct longitudinally arranged therein, in communication with the tappered nipple, and leading to capillary channels opening either between the teeth of the comb or at a lower part of the teeth of the comb. The central duct is of a circular shape with a cross-section varying from the tapped nipple to an opposite end part of the comb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: Michael Garconnet
  • Patent number: 5403105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush with a detachable dentifrice dispenser assembly. The brush includes a head portion with a centrally located aperture. The aperture communicates with a corresponding aperture located within the detachable dentifrice dispenser. The dispenser is adapted to be removably secured on the bottom surface of the toothbrush. In alternate embodiments, a plunger assembly is located in association with the dispenser to facilitate the dispensing of the dentifrice through the aperture in the head portion and into the bristles of the brush. Alternatively, the dispenser assembly can be removed and dentifrice can be delivered directly from the container through the head aperture and into the bristles of brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventor: King D. Jameson
  • Patent number: 5304010
    Abstract: A device of toothbrush capable of automatic supplying with water, which comprises a hollow body being of suitable size and length, the body is provided with a water inlet at one end thereof; a water controller being provided near the middle position of the body to control the flowing of water toward a brush portion of the toothbrush at the front end thereof, when being controlled, clean water can be flushed upwardly from under said brush portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Chu Hsing-San
  • Patent number: 5297884
    Abstract: A toothbrush cleaning system is incorporated within a toothbrush which consists of a system of conduits provided for forcing water from a water faucet to travel through the system to clean toothpaste and debris from bristle tufts of the toothbrush. The force of water is directed from within a bristle head of the toothbrush towards the bases of the bristle tufts where most of the toothpaste and debris accumulate, to properly clean the bristle tufts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Inventor: Alberto Cubillas
  • Patent number: 5271682
    Abstract: A squeegee-type cleaning device for washing windows and other structures has a holder with a brush, a support for the holder, a wiper blade adjacent the brush and a fluid supply connected by a hose to the holder. Apertures provided along the length of the holder allow fluid to be pumped from the supply along the entire length of the brush. A manually operated pump is provided to pump this fluid. The brush is pivotable relative to the support and a telescopic pole can be provided on the support to aid in cleaning of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventor: Gianluigi Realdon
  • Patent number: 5215106
    Abstract: A hair-painting comb device with a solution container containing a hairstyling solution such as a hair dye or a hair setting solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventor: Jae Y. Choi
  • Patent number: 4993437
    Abstract: A hair cosmetics coating tool comprising a main cylindrical body, a storage part of a liquid hair cosmetic provided in said main cylindrical body, a brush provided at the top of the main cylindrical body, small holes for supplying the liquid hair cosmetics from the storage part to the brush and a comb body provided adjacent to the brush, while bristle root holes of the brush and the small holes being communicated with each other totally through slits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Kimura, Kiyokazu Sakurai
  • Patent number: 4966175
    Abstract: A hair cosmetics coating tool comprising a main cylindrical body, a liquid hair cosmetics storage part provided in the main cylindrical body, a brush provided at the top of the main cylindrical body, a supply device for supplying the liquid hair cosmetics from the storage part to the brush and a comb body provided adjacent to and along the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Kimura, Yoshiomi Konose, Yuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 4966484
    Abstract: A hair tonic coating and patting tool including a hair tonic storage tank, a valve device attached to the storage tank, a top shaft attached to the storage tank, a brush support body which comprises a guide hole communicating with a brush fixing hole, a pole in one side and a support shaft in the opposite side and the support shaft is engaged in the valve rod of the valve device while the brush support body is movable axially and a brush having bristles of slightly larger length than that of the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masaru Kimura
  • Patent number: 4903365
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Inventor: Jack W. Kaufman
  • Patent number: 4770649
    Abstract: A soap-solution gathering and bubble blowing device includes a rigid base member having a central opening or air passageway therethrough, and a hollow brush which is supported from the base member and provides an extension of the air passageway.In use, the base member is moved over an open-topped vessel filled with a soap solution, and the bristle members are dipped into the solution in order to fill the spaces between them by capillary action. The bristle members may be bent of flexed against the bottom or side wall of the vessel while the spaces are being filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Inventor: John D. Cuccio
  • Patent number: 4673307
    Abstract: A washing brush contains a brush body with a central opening, that engages a cylindrical projection, which is positioned in the vicinity of the edge of a cover. The cover is in one piece with a gripping member, which can be connected to a water-carrying member.In the center of the cover and the brush body is provided an annular locking member, which passes through the cover within the liquid-carrying area in the form of a push button. By depressing the push button, it is possible to release the angular locking member between the gripping member and the brush body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Assignee: Gardena Kress & Kastner GmbH
    Inventors: Erich Prestele, Alfred Schneider, Willi Hepperle, Johann Katzer, Christian Stephany, Franz Lopic
  • Patent number: 4589791
    Abstract: A device for applying liquid agents by synthetic bristles which, combined into bundles, are fixed on a plastic supporting base, with the supporting base being thin-walled and having several openings at least one of which is surrounded by a bundle of bristles. The bristles are butt-welded onto the supporting base, with the bristles leaving open a cross section of the opening and forming a duct tapering off toward the bristle ends, which duct leads or supplies the agent into a working area of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: Coronet-Werke Heinrich Schlerf GmbH
    Inventor: Georg Weihrauch
  • Patent number: 4181446
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Inventor: Jack W. Kaufman