Abstract: The cosmetic brush dryer comprises a base unit, a water pan, a drain panel, one or more brush stands, and a top cover. The cosmetic brush dryer may dry one or more cosmetic brushes. As a non-limiting example, the one or more cosmetic brushes may be wet after being used and cleaned. An air moving device in the base unit may blow air through a heating element and the warm air produced may circulate around the one or more cosmetic brushes within the top cover. Water dripping from the one or more cosmetic brushes may pass through the drain panel and may be collected in the water pan. An electrical timer in the base unit may energize the air moving device and the heating element for a predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A cosmetic brush cleaner apparatus is provided for automatically washing, cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing a plurality of cosmetic brushes quickly, efficiently, and effectively. In particular, the cosmetic brush cleaner includes a removable lid, a base having a liquid inlet port, a removable brush holder coupled to the base, wherein the brush holder secures one or more cosmetic brushes. The cleaner further comprises a bristle plate coupled to the base, a liquid dispensing port for dispensing the liquid on to the bristle plate, a liquid drainage port for draining the liquid from the bristle plate, wherein the bristle plate is configured to engage the cosmetic brushes, and a controller for operating a motor of the brush cleaner.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a washing machine is configured for personal use. The washing machine comprises a basin configured to contain a plurality of laundry items. Mechanical force is exerted on laundry items within the basin through at least one actuation mechanism. Additionally, the washing machine comprises a panel configured to enhance the mechanical force exerted from the actuation mechanism.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compositions and methods for cleaning textile substrates, especially carpet and upholstery fabrics. More particularly, this invention relates to liquid compositions that contain absorbent particles in a flowable fluid dispersion, which dries to a soil ladened powder, that can be removed by vacuuming, brushing, and/or laundering methods. The composition includes dispersion stabilizing additives such that the composition is presented as a stable dispersion or as a composition that may be easily redispersed prior to application.

Abstract: A collar cleaning system for dress shirts comprising a slide plate, a guiding plate, a pressured soap-water spraying subsystem and a rotating brush is presented. The shirt collar is loaded onto the sliding plate and moved under the rotating brush while being sprayed with soap water to remove the dirt ring around the collar.

Abstract: A system for automatically rapidly chilling liquids and semisolids which includes a frame which supports a drive motor which contains a substantially vertical drive shaft having a connecting member at one end. A sealed, hollow chilling utensil which contains a refrigerant, and which has a neck portion which contains a connecting member which is adapted for fixed engagement with the connecting member of the drive shaft.