Abstract: A combined joint compound dispenser and applicator for corners comprises a cylinder mechanically attached to a tube extending therefrom. The cylinder pushes a compound by way of a piston. A ball joint provides an articulated connection between the tube and an applicator by way of an insertion shoe. The applicator has two flaps cojoined at an apex so as to form a <<V>> shape. The compound passes from the tube through the applicator by way of a slit, and that slit is formed by an arrow shaped element placed in front of a hole. The hole is at the apex. Wheels located on wedges allow the applicator to roll on walls. The wedges extend integrally from the flaps.

Abstract: A deck stain applicator having a generally flat coating applicator pad having at least one coating delivery channel therethrough for delivery of coating material at a planar application surface of the pad for coating a generally planar surface having gaps therein and a plurality of bristles extending out of the planar surface of the pad for applying the coating material to a pair of opposed surfaces to be coated forming a gap and at least one recess in the pad for receiving the plurality of bristles when the pad is moved across the planar surface and the bristles are not aligned with the gap.

Abstract: A brush applicator forms a tapered inner wall and inwardly extended flange inside of a nozzle, which secures either molded or crimped brush assembly. Two edge applicators apply a substantially uniform thin layer of adhesive or glue only on the edge surface of a workpiece. A first edge applicator applies glue through an exit and a second edge applicator has a roller with side flanges and with a reduced portion in-between. A flat surface applicator implements may have plural vanes and channels inside of two outer walls to distribute adhesive to a wider flat exit. A biscuit applicator applies glue on two side surfaces of elliptical slots that are formed by biscuit cutters. The glue flows through plural vanes or plural transversely positioned openings and passes to form two opposite layers of glue. A dowel applicator applies a thin substantially uniform layer of glue on the wall of a dowel-receiving hole prior to installation of dowel pins.

Abstract: A golf club head cleaning device for cleaning dirt and grass from the head of a golf club. The golf club head cleaning device includes a container member being designed for receiving a cleaning solution. A lid member is selectively coupled to the container member. The lid member comprises a slot extending through the lid member. The slot is designed for permitting the head of the golf club to be inserted into the container member to allow the cleaning solution to be agitated by a user to remove dirt and grass from the head of the golf club.

Abstract: The device for applying a food spread is a utensil for applying a food spread, such as butter, to food, such as an ear of corn. The device includes an upper arm and a lower arm, each having a first end and a second end. The arms are pivotally joined at their first ends. An upper plate is mounted to the second end of the upper arm, and a lower plate is mounted to the second end of the lower arm. The upper plate has a solid and continuous surface, while the lower plate has a plurality of slots formed therethrough. In use, a pat of butter is placed between the upper and lower plates and the user applies pressure to the arms to squeeze the butter through the slots in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A packaging and dispensing device for a product, such as a cosmetic product. The device includes a reservoir containing the product, a cap which is removably mountable on the reservoir, and an applicator capable of being loaded with a quantity of product. A first end of the applicator is connected to the cap, and a second end of the applicator is coupled to the reservoir. The applicator can thus be suspended between the cap and the reservoir to direct the applicator against a surface to apply the product to the surface.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance to skin may include an applicator element configured to apply at least one line of substance to skin. The applicator element may include a rod or a receptacle, a portion extending from the rod or receptacle, and at least two tips. Each of the tips may have fibers configured to retain the substance. A flexibility of the applicator element may be greater at the tips than at the portion.

Abstract: A device for applying a hair product to sections of hair includes a first part having an open cavity to contain the hair product. The product is applied to the section of hair by contacting the section of hair with the product inside the cavity and moving the device relative to the section of hair. The device also includes a second part having a retention member that is movable relative to the cavity to selectively open and close the cavity. When closed, the retention member keeps the section of hair in contact with the product inside the cavity as the device moves relative to the section of hair. The retention member preferably includes a porous and/or fibrous element that can absorb or in other words be impregnated with the hair product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating prostheses via contact patterning with an applicator. Applicators can include rollers, tampons, and ribbons. Coating materials include a variety of substances including polymers and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A bicycle chain cleaner fitted on a spray can of cleaning and lubricating solution, comprising: a lower half-shell and an upper half-shell, which are provided centrally with a flat and elongated tray, respectively for collection and for covering the region where a sprayed solution is dispensed, the half-shells being provided with an inlet and an outlet for the chain, which are aligned and co-planar; articulation elements, which are interposed between the half-shells; elements for coupling to the top of the spray can one of the half-shells; and a sort of trigger, which is associated with the other one of the half-shells in order to make the edges of the half-shells mate, respective brushes with tufts of radial bristles being fitted in the half-shells so that they can rotate, the tufts being adapted to penetrate, when the chain advances in the half-shells, between links of the chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf ball cleaning apparatus that is adapted to be worn on the belt of a user. The apparatus permits its wearer to easily clean a golf ball at any point during a round of golf. The apparatus includes a water tight container with a slidable tray storing a sponge. A serrated edge is also included upon the tray to remove build-up upon a golf ball.

Abstract: A vertical blind cleaning tool includes an elongate handle having a first end and a second end. A cavity is positioned in the handle. An outlet extends through the first end and into the cavity. A prong attachment is removably attached to the first end and includes a tubular member with a prong portion and a coupling portion. The coupling portion has a free end removably insertable into the first end of the handle. A receiving conduit extends through the prong attachment and may be fluidly coupled to the outlet of the handle. A plurality of openings extends through an inside surface and into the receiving conduit. An adsorptive membrane has a shape and size generally equal to the inside surface. The membrane is frictionally coupled to the prong portion. Fluid may flow from the cavity to the membrane and the membrane moved along either side of a vertical blind.

Abstract: A surgical scrub brush that contains a base with a narrow scrubbing head (50) extending therefrom. The base contains two sides, the first provided with bristles (52) extending outwards to form a brush, the second preferably provided with an absorbent material (60). The narrow scrubbing head (50) is provided for the effective scrubbing of the interdigital areas and web spaces of the band, and includes a dome (58). In the preferred embodiment, a shallow, rod-shaped depression (56) is further provided on the bristle profile on the main body to assume the approximate shape of one side of a finger such that the user can scrub his/her fingers effectively.

Abstract: A tire applicator for applying treatment fluid to sidewall of a vehicle tire, which is constructed with an applicator head including a dispenser housing having a bottom distribution plate and an applicator pad affixed thereto, and which may be configured to complementally and releasably receive an associated container.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning fingers which includes, in the preferred embodiment, two interlocking tubes. Each tube is configured to accept a finger from the user. Within the first tube is a longitudinal brush used to clean the sides of the inserted finger as the tube is rotated around the finger. At an end of the tube is another brush which cleans the finger nail area while the tube is rotated. The second tube includes a soft brush is used to softly clean or buff the finger. Holes in the tube permit soap to enter and be used for the cleaning process. In one embodiment, soap is dispensed from a cavity in the tubes. In other embodiments of the invention, the bristles on the brushes are coated with an anti-bacterial agent.

Abstract: A talc dispenser for cue sticks in which a housing having a talc storage cavity is formed with a through tubular passageway configured to allow insertion of a cue stick shaft. A metering element is movable to cause talc to pass out of said storage cavity and into the enclosed space to thereafter be deposited on an inserted cue stick by rubbing contact with a tube of bristle material rolled up within the through passage and on which the talc is distributed. A chalk block holder is received in a housing recess and a housing holder has a belt clip for convenient storage of the dispenser.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying product to at least one section of hair includes an elastically deformable component, a reservoir for the product, and a slot at least partially defined by the elastically deformable component. The slot is bounded by edges and is configured to receive a section of hair between the edges. The slot comprises a first slot portion lying in a first plane and at least one second slot portion lying in a second plane different from the first plane.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the loosening of knotted ties, e.g., shoelaces, by applying to the ties a waxy composition comprising a waxy ingredient effective to inhibit the ties from becoming untied. Applicators suitable for applying compositions to ties are also disclosed.

Abstract: An ergonomic wax pen has an ergonomic case (1) with optionally finger-squeeze control of pressure to force out molten wax (7) from a wax chamber (6) through an extrusion nozzle at an extrusion end (3) to which predetermined application tips (21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) can be attached for predetermined wax applications. The ergonomic case includes a contoured taper from a major periphery (2) proximate the extrusion end to an oppositely disposed minor periphery (4) that is proximate a base end (5). A wax heater (10, 18, 19) is positioned externally from the wax chamber which is pressurized selectively with a pressurizer. The base end can include an orthogonal base plate (11) on which the ergonomic case can be positioned uprightly when not in use and with which the ergonomic case can be prevented from rolling when laid down.

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.

Abstract: A case for packaging a substance, such as a semiliquid substance, for example a makeup product and/or a care product. The case comprises a body suitable for receiving the substance and a lid suitable for pressing against the substance in the case body to enclose the substance in a leak-proof manner. The lid and the body have internal profiles configured such that, at least prior to first use, and after the substance has flowed under the effect of its own weight while the lid is not present on the body, installing the lid on the case body reduces the maximum thickness of the substance.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a grip-enhancing substance onto the grip or handle of an object such as a golf club, tennis racquet, hockey stick, hammer, etc. The grip or handle of the object is inserted into the applicator by way of a selectively closable opening formed in one end thereof. The applicator is then squeezed to transfer a grip-enhancing substance contained within the applicator onto the grip or handle. The grip or handle is then removed from the interior of the applicator.

Abstract: A device for applying a product may include a support defining at least one relief-free surface extending continuously over substantially the entire length of the support. The surface may be at least partially covered with a flocking layer including fibers configured to allow the device to be loaded with product. The fibers may include at least two fibers differing from one another, wherein the at least two fibers may be configured to define, at the surface of the flocking layer, irregularities which are at least one of visible to the naked eye and perceptible to the touch.

Abstract: A pacifier cleaner is disclosed that includes a container and a pacifier cleaner insert removably held in the container. The container encloses the pacifier while also holding a liquid for cleaning the pacifier. The insert is adapted to clean the nipple and the inside surface of the pacifier base while wet with a cleaning liquid distributed in the container. The insert may have clustered bristles, fingerlike extensions or flocked fibers. The pacifier base cleaning surface may have a convex shape to correspond with the shape of an inside surface of a pacifier base.

Abstract: A method and assembly for applying a liquid solution of a hydrocarbon, such as mineral spirits, and a solvent, such as Naphtha, to welding wire being conveyed to a welding electrode in a welding system for increasing feed ability, cleansing weld wire and increasing electrical conductivity. An applicator assembly containing the solution is mounted adjacent the weld wire at apposition between the weld wire supply and the weld gun. The applicator assembly may include a replenishable absorbent member such as a felt pad, to apply the solution.

Abstract: An application device for applying a hair product, especially a dye product, to sections of hair. The device comprises a component made of at least one elastically deformable material and a reservoir for containing a product. The component at least partly defines a slot which communicates with the reservoir and is accessible from the outside of the device. The slot is bounded by edges which, at rest, are positioned substantially contiguous to each other so as to create a seal. A section of hair is able to pass through the slot so as to allow the section of hair to be coated with the product in response to movement of the device in a longitudinal direction with respect to the section of hair.

Abstract: The invention is a method for application of a special low viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive which is used for the manufacture and repair of wooden furniture. The cyanoacrylate adhesive quickly penetrates and bonds wood to wood. The wooden furniture that results from the process of this invention are cohesive in structure and are ready for immediate use. This special wood grade cyanoacrylate adhesive provided by this invention permits those in the furniture repair or furniture manufacture industries with a method of repairing or assembling wooden furniture in an easy and quick manner.

Abstract: A permanent ink marker for re-identifying insulated wire. The marker has a container for ink, and a nib that is disposed on the container and in communication with the interior thereof. The nib is provided with a slit that extends from an end of the nib that is remote from the container in a direction toward the container. The end of the slit remote from the end of the nib is preferably widened, and can have a circular cross-section. The end of the nib preferably has a notch where the slit starts.

Abstract: In conjunction with a guidewire, a handheld guidewire lubrication device. The device has a fluid reservoir for storing a lubricating fluid, where the reservoir has an exterior surface with a first and second face portions, and the reservoir is flexible to allow the first and second face portions to be brought into opposition. The first and second face portions have a compressible permeable material positioned on the face portions, and the compressible material is in fluid communication with the interior of the reservoir.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning fingers which includes, in the preferred embodiment, two interlocking tubes. Each tube is configured to accept a finger from the user. Within the first tube is a longitudinal brush used to clean the sides of the inserted finger as the tube is rotated around the finger. At an end of the tube is another brush which cleans the finger nail area while the tube is rotated. The second tube includes a soft brush is used to softly clean or buff the finger. Holes in the tube permit soap to enter and be used for the cleaning process. In one embodiment, soap is dispensed from a cavity in the tubes. In other embodiments of the invention, the bristles on the brushes are coated with an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: A portable golf club cleaning device including a plastic bottle designed to contain a cleaning fluid, a threaded cover for the bottle having an opening and a removable snap on lid. Brushes attached to the cover extend partially into the fluid and surround the inside of the enclosure so that a golf club placed into the hole will be scrubbed by the brushes and washed by the cleaning fluid. The brushes are limited in deflection due to the insertion of the golf club between the brushes, by mounting opposite facing pairs of continuous scrubbing of the golf club. The snap on lid will allow portability without spillage.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator for smoothly applying a liquid adhesive to a branch wire assembly tube before it is inserted into a main wire assembly tube of a wiring harness. The applicator applies a suitable amount of a liquid adhesive through discharge nozzles (9) immediately after a branch wire assembly tube is placed on a semi-cylindrical adhesive coating member (2). The adhesive supplied to a receiving surface (3) is applied to the branch wire assembly tube over its entire circumference by reciprocating pins (6) along engaging grooves (8) to pivot the adhesive coating member (2) along the circumferential surface of the branch wire assembly tube.

Abstract: The invention is a retractable belt lotion applicator called the SUNBELT. One implementation is a lotion-containing two handled device that interlocks together to form a sealed unit. The device incorporates a broad retractable belting to dispense lotions to hard to reach parts of the body, including the back.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning apparatus that is adapted to be worn on the belt of a user. The apparatus permits its wearer to clean a golf ball at any point during a round of golf. The apparatus includes a water tight container with a hinged lid which houses a volume of cleaning fluid. A cleaning implement, such as a sponge, is removably positioned within the container such that it comes into contact with, and absorbs, the cleaning fluid. Thereafter, the implement can be removed from the container and used to clean the surface of a golf ball.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator capable is provided for smoothly applying a liquid adhesive to a branch wire assembly tube before it is inserted into a main wire assembly tube of a wiring harness. The applicator applies a suitable amount of a liquid adhesive through discharge nozzles (9) immediately after a branch wire assembly tube is placed on a semi-cylindrical adhesive coating member (2). The adhesive supplied to a receiving surface (3) is applied to the branch wire assembly tube over its entire circumference by reciprocating pins (6) along engaging grooves (8) to pivot the adhesive coating member (2) along the circumferential surface of the branch wire assembly tube.

Abstract: The present application relates to an application device for applying a hair product, especially a dye product, to sections of hair. The device comprises a component made of at least one elastically deformable material and a reservoir for containing a product. The component at least partly defines a slot which communicates with the reservoir and is accessible from the outside of the device. The slot is bounded by edges which, at rest, are positioned substantially contiguous to each other so as to create a seal. A section of hair is able to pass through the slot so as to allow the section of hair to be coated with the product in response to movement of the device in a longitudinal direction with respect to the section of hair.

Abstract: A butter melter and applicator (10) having a height in a range between ten inches and fifteen inches and a width in a range between three inches and five inches to accommodate the height and width of a corn cob. The container bottom (12B) has a container bottom cone (12BA) securely affixed thereto extending upwardly therefrom functioning to hold a distal end of a corn cob therein. The butter melter and applicator (10) further has a handle (14) attached to container side (12S). A lid (16) is sealably removably attachable to the container top (12T). The lid (16) has a lid knob (16A) rotatably mounted there through. A lid fork (16B), removably insertable into an opposite distal end of a corn cob, is securely affixed to the lid knob (16A) extending downwardly therefrom functioning to allow a user to place the butter melter and applicator (10) on a side and rotate the corn cob by rotating the lid knob (16A) thereby coating the corn cob with butter.

Abstract: A marker includes an enclosed housing with a marker tip of a marking element projecting from an open end of the housing. An aperture is formed through the marking tip, through which a wire may be journaled to mark the entire perimeter surface of the wire as the wire is pulled through the aperture.

Abstract: A tri-roller painting assembly having a main body portion, including a lower handle portion and an upper roller support portion. The upper roller support portion supports a first roller rotationally mounted along the face of the upper support surface, which rotates but is stationary along its rotational axis. There is further provided a pair of movable arms mounted to the upper face portion of the system, with each of the arms movable between a first closed position and a second open position. Each of the arms further includes a roller extending perpendicular therefrom, with the rollers extending therefrom positioned in parallel relation and perpendicular to the first roller. There is further provided a trigger member on the handle so that when the trigger member is squeezed by the user of the apparatus, the movable arms are moved from the first end position to the second out position so that the pair of rollers may accommodate various widths of boards or the like.

Abstract: An apparatus having a reservoir storing a marking medium, a nib receiving the marking medium for transfer to the surface to be marked, and a guide to locate the strand to be marked in the proper orientation and against the nib. In a method of marking, strands of material are drawn through the guide and over the nib. The marking medium can be a select color for each individual strand to be marked. The reservoir and nib can be combined as part of a single unitary piece or marking element. The marker includes a marker barrel housing the reservoir and nib. The guide can be part of the marker barrel or nib. The marker barrel can be the same color as the marking medium or can have a select pattern for a select color of marking medium. The nib has a marking point extending from the marking barrel. The apparatus includes a removable cap which covers the exposed areas of the nib.

Abstract: A toilet rim cleaning apparatus and method. The toilet rim cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head which soaks in cleaning solution while not in use. This cleaning head includes material which is substantially absorbent. When utilized to clean the rim of a toilet bowl, the absorbent nature of the cleaning head permits excess fluid to be removed from the cleaned surfaces. The shape of the cleaning head is configured to conform to the shape of at least a portion of the rim of a toilet bowl, which facilitates the cleaning motion around the rim and allows a significant amount of the rim to be efficiently and effectively cleaned. One preferred embodiment of the shape of the cleaning head resembles an "L" shape. Another embodiment resembles a "U" shape.

Abstract: A hand-held tool and method for cleaning the surfaces of tubing and fittings then applying flux to the cleaned surfaces. The hand-held tool includes an elongated casing which has a longitudinal axis, first and second ends, and a chamber between the first and second ends of the casing. A removable cartridge which contains a flux and has an orifice for discharge of the flux from the cartridge is disposed within the chamber. A cleaning brush is affixed to the first end of the casing. The tool also includes dispensing means for dispensing the flux from the cartridge and transmitting means in communication with the orifice of the cartridge for transmitting the dispensed flux from the cartridge to a flux applicator. The flux applicator is connected to the transmitting means adjacent the second end of the casing. Holding the tool in one hand, the operator cleans the surfaces of the tubing or fittings with the cleaning brush affixed to the first end of the casing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cleaning device for spectacle glasses comprising a container for a cleaning liquid, a pair of wiper arms disposed thereon, whereby a wiper arm is swingably mounted each on two opposing sides of the container, further comprising an exchangeable cleaning element disposed on the free end of each wiper arm, and a wick system to supply the cleaning liquid from the container to the cleaning elements opposing the former in inoperative position.

Abstract: An improved fluid applicator apparatus for coating the ends of pipes, studs, bolts, dowels, drill steel and other cylindrical stock having different diameters; wherein, the apparatus comprises two nested apertured cup members captively engaged between a retaining ring member and a viscous fluid filled receptacle member; wherein the retaining ring member is releasably attached to the collar member; wherein the apertures of the cup members are angularly opposed, and, wherein the cup members may be readily rotated with respect to one another in order to adjust the degree of registry of the apertures.

Abstract: A manual cup cleaning system including a base member. The base member has a plurality of suction members coupled thereto for releasably mounting the base member onto a receiving surface. A conical member is provided. The conical member has a top surface, a support member, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The support member is sized for positioning within base member. Lastly, a plurality of bristles are attached to the conical member and project outwardly from the top surface. The bristles are capable of engaging an inside bottom of a cup that is positioned over the conical member for cleaning.

Abstract: A chalk box having a generally teardrop-shaped main body section and an arched neck section extending forwardly from the main body section. A reel containing a line is rotatably mounted within the case. The line exits the case through in aperture at the forward end of the neck section. The line exits through the aperture at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the case. The configuration of the case makes the chalk box of the present invention less awkward to use than prior art chalk boxes. Also, the case may be provided with a hook lying along the longitudinal axis of the case. When the line is engaged with the hook and the case is suspended at the end of the line, the chalk box functions as a plum bob.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inexpensive apparatus and a method of use thereof which provides for more safe cleaning of soiled, sharp health care instruments. The instrument to be cleaned is inserted into a flexible, sealed chamber containing a means for controllably brushing and cleaning the instrument. The user compresses the apparatus with one hand while manipulating the instrument with the other hand to clean the instrument. The user is provided more protection than conventional methods and devices against being injured by the instrument and both the user and the environment are provided more protection against being contaminated by debris carried on the instrument during cleaning of the instrument.

Abstract: A garbage disposal cleaning device having a foldable and/or compressible splatter-guard to shield and prevent splattering of liquid and solid material when the device is being used. The handle of the garbage disposal cleaning device can be bent to make rotating the device easier, while the use of semi-soft non-abrasive bristles allows cleaning a garbage disposal unit without abrasive damage. The bristles can be specially contour-shaped to make cleaning of the garbage disposal unit and the surrounding drain more effective.

Abstract: An elongate tubular handle having a knurled exterior wall is arranged to include one of a plurality of tools, to include a pick as well as a plurality of scraping tools to permit access to various remote portions of a handgun during a cleaning procedure.

Abstract: A concrete corner edger or hand tool has a smoothing blade attached to a handle together with a water supply and an integral water sprayer, with the water sprayer being disposable over either end of the tool.