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| 20080209648 | Vibrating hair brush having isolator support system for controlled vibratory movement - A vibrating hair brush provides enhanced detangling of user's hair. The brush has a bristle pad comprising a plurality of bristles disposed in a brush head. The bristle pad is supported within the brush head by a vibrating motor and isolator assembly disposed for directing a vibratory movement of the motor to a bristle pad movement in a plane generally parallel to a user's scalp. The motor and isolator assembly effectively translate a circular vibratory movement of the offset weight into an elliptical movement of the bristle pad while insulating the vibration caused by the movement of the weight from a handle of the brush. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080307590 | Autonomous Floor-Cleaning Robot - An autonomous floor-cleaning robot comprising a housing infrastructure including a chassis, a power subsystem; for providing the energy to power the autonomous floor-cleaning robot, a motive subsystem operative to propel the autonomous floor-cleaning robot for cleaning operations, a command and control subsystem operative to control the autonomous floor-cleaning robot to effect cleaning operations, and a self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem that includes a deck mounted in pivotal combination with the chassis, a brush assembly mounted in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to sweep up particulates during cleaning operations, a vacuum assembly disposed in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to ingest particulates during cleaning operations, and a deck adjusting subassembly mounted in combination with the motive subsystem for the brush assembly, the deck, and the chassis that is automatically operative in response to an increase in brush torque in said brush assembly to pivot the deck with respect to said chassis. The autonomous floor-cleaning robot also includes a side brush assembly mounted in combination with the chassis and powered by the motive subsystem to entrain particulates outside the periphery of the housing infrastructure and to direct such particulates towards the self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090025155 | Substrate Cleaning Device And Substrate Processing Apparatus Including The Same - A cleaning processing unit includes a spin chuck for horizontally holding a substrate and rotating the substrate around the vertical axis passing through the center of the substrate. A bevel cleaner is disposed outside the spin chuck. The bevel cleaner includes a cleaning brush. The cleaning brush has a shape that is symmetric about its vertical axis, and has an upper bevel cleaning surface, an end surface cleaning surface, and a lower bevel cleaning surface. The end surface cleaning surface is a cylindrical surface having its axis in the vertical direction. The upper bevel cleaning surface extends out from and is inclined upward from the upper end of the end surface cleaning surface, and the lower bevel cleaning surface extends out from and is inclined downward from the lower end of the end surface cleaning surface. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090044351 | Floor cleaning implement - This invention relates to a floor cleaning implement that is provided with a handle ( | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090070946 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF PROCESSING SUBSTRATE - A cleaning processing part including an edge cleaning processing unit for cleaning an edge of a substrate is provided in an indexer block. An indexer robot provided in the indexer block transports an unprocessed substrate taken out of a cassette to the cleaning processing part before transporting the unprocessed substrate to an anti-reflection film processing block serving as a processor. The cleaning processing part cleans an edge and a back surface of a substrate. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090126131 | Brush for a Scrubbing, Sweeping and/or Polishing Machine and Spraying Device for the Cleaning of Several Surfaces that Are Separated From Each Other by Means of Grooves and/or Joints - The invention relates, on the one hand, to a brush ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133204 | REMOTE CONTROLLED SWEEP AND WIPE MACHINE - A remote controlled sweep and wipe machine includes an upper housing and a carrying base which are removably assembled together to form an inner space for accommodating a battery, a remote control receiver and an electronic control device, two tires mounted at two sides of the rear end of the carrying base, a sweeping brush mounted in the inner space to contact with the floor, a dust collecting box for receiving the dust swept by the sweeping brush, a cleaning cloth set pivotally mounted on a rear rack at the rear end of the carrying base to contact with the floor and to wipe the floor, a universal wheel mounted under the carrying base at the front end thereof so as to direct the sweep and wipe machine, and a remote controller. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090211039 | CLEANING APPARATUS - Cleaning apparatus has a matrix of brush assemblies ( | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090211040 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus includes: a brush for cleaning a substrate; a seesaw member which is swingable with a support member serving as a fulcrum and which has a force point section at one side with respect to the fulcrum and an actuating point section at the other side with respect to the fulcrum; a pushing actuator arranged to give a driving force to the force point section of the seesaw member, thereby to swing the seesaw member around the fulcrum, thus giving, to the seesaw member, a pushing force for pushing the brush to the substrate; and a transmission member which has an affected point section for receiving, from the actuating point section of the seesaw member, a driving force given to the force point section, and which transmits, to the brush, a pushing force for pushing the same to the substrate. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090235469 | WASHING DEVICE AND MOUNTING DEVICE FOR THE SAME - A washing device including a motor having a rotating shaft attachment with a projection, and a washing member and core member fitted to the rotating shaft attachment. The washing member has a through hole for receiving the rotating shaft attachment, and the core member is disposed in the through hole. The core member has a through hole for receiving the rotating shaft attachment and engagement recesses, each of which is engageable with the projection. A mounting device for the washing device includes a pedestal on which the washing device is mounted, a first support member having horizontal and vertical portions that receive the pedestal for rotation about its axis, a second support member having a receiving portion for receiving the vertical or horizontal portions of the first support member, and a third support member for supporting the second supporting member on a sink. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090235470 | One peice plastic cylindrical housing with extended shaft for high speed rotation of a wire brush insert - A plastic one-piece tool housing a wire brush insert for the abrasion of metal surfaces for the cleaning of corrosive materials by means of a power driven device. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090241275 | Lawn Sweeper Assembly with Tilt-Able Hopper and Latch Assembly and Method of Use Thereof - The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with a tilt-able hopper frame and hopper bag that includes a handle such that an operator may tilt the hopper frame and hopper bag, using the handle, to empty the hopper bag contents. The hopper bag and hopper frame are connected to a lawn sweeper unit using a hopper rod which is inserted into two slots at the ends of two hopper support bars and secured within the slots by two corresponding latch plates, one latch plate at each end of the two hopper support bars. The latching mechanism allows the hopper frame and hopper bag to be easily removed from the lawn sweeper unit for storage. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090320219 | Actuator and electric toothbrush using the same - An actuator allows miniaturization by realizing back-and-forth rotating motion of, for example, an electric brush without a drive transmitting mechanism which is a separate entity from a drive source. In a movable body ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090320220 | Actuator and electric toothbrush using the same - An actuator allows miniaturization by realizing back-and-forth rotating motion of, for example, an electric brush without a drive transmitting mechanism which constitutes a separate entity from a drive source. In a movable body ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100043155 | CLEANING RAKER - The present invention provides a cleaning raker, which includes a raker holder, a cleaning brush disposed on the raker holder, a dedusting driver for driving the brush and a vibration device provided at a bottom of the raker holder. The vibration device comprises a vibrating plate and a vibrating driver for driving the vibrating plate. The vibrating plate is connected to the vibrating driver. In use, dusts with static charge around the raker holder are stirred along with vibration of the vibrating plate under the drive of the vibrating driver. These dusts then are cleaned with the brush easily, thus the cleaning efficiency is significantly increased. Further, as cleaning some large bulk of dusts, under the function of the vibrating plate, the vibration easily breaks down these large bulks of dusts. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100132137 | WIND TURBINE BLADE INSPECTION AND CLEANING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a system includes a blade maintenance vehicle. The blade maintenance vehicle includes a self-contained balance configured to stabilize the blade maintenance vehicle on an upwardly facing edge of a horizontally positioned wind turbine blade. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100132138 | Drive System For A Cleaning Head Disposed In A Tank - When, according to the invention, constructing a drive system for rotating a cleaning head in a tank and allowing the system to comprise a hysteresis coupling having two magnetic parts, one being present inside the liquid space ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100146721 | MACHINE FOR CLEANING TUNNELS, WALLS AND SIMILAR - The machine comprises a rotating crane column ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154149 | Floor Cleaning Machine Comprising a Vertically Movable Water Slider - Water slider for a floor cleaning machine | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154150 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool for a cleaning appliance including a cleaner head rotatably attached to a conduit carried by a pair of wheels that converge beneath the conduit. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100192315 | Portable powered cleaning device - One purpose of the inventive subject matter is to provide a portable powered oral hygiene and cleaning device for animals which can be used to clean and brush a variety of tooth sizes and shapes. One advantage is the rotating surface can be used to clean conical shaped tooth, while encasing the tooth completely as the cleaning element rotates and cleans the entire surface of the tooth. Another advantage is that the tip of the device can be interchanged so that a variety of brush sizes and shapes can be used with the device. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100223741 | Cleaning Device for a Component of a Household Washer-Dryer - A cleaning device for a component disposed within a process air circuit of a domestic tumble dryer, in particular for a heat exchanger, including a cleaning brush and a drive mechanism including a drive rod for moving the cleaning brush along the component, the cleaning device including a guiding element operatively associated with the drive mechanism for guiding the drive rod, and at least two flexible sealing elements for protecting the drive mechanism against fluff or similar soiling, wherein the drive rod is passed between the at least two sealing elements for movement along the guiding element. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100257680 | CLEANER HEAD - A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance including a housing having an air outlet, a rotary brush bar assembly located within a chamber of the housing, the chamber having an air outlet which is in fluid communication with the air outlet of the housing, and a drive mechanism for driving the brush bar assembly, the drive mechanism extending into the chamber between first and second side walls of the chamber, wherein the brush bar assembly comprises a first brush bar section located within a first section of the chamber between the drive mechanism and the first side wall of the chamber, and a second brush bar section located within a second section of the chamber between the drive mechanism and the second side wall of the chamber, and wherein the air outlet of the chamber extends between and into both sections of the chamber. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100263142 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-MODE COVERAGE FOR AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT - A mobile robot operable to move on a surface in a room is provided. The mobile robot includes a shell and a chassis including at least two wheels. At least one motor is connected to the wheels for moving the mobile robot on the surface. A cleaner is operable to clean the surface as the mobile robot moves on the surface. A wall sensor is operable to detect a wall in the room as the mobile robot moves on the surface. A controller is operable to control the motor to move the mobile robot on the surface in accordance with a wall following mode and a bounce mode. In the wall following mode, the mobile robot moves generally adjacent to and along the wall in response to detection of the wall by the wall sensor. In the bounce mode, the mobile robot moves away from the wall. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100293729 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR SOLAR PANELS - A cleaning apparatus for a solar panel, comprising a controlling device and a solar panel, wherein the controlling device is installed either on bottom portion or lower back of the back portion of the solar panel. A driving motor of the controlling device is controlled by means of setting the timer, so that the driven cleaner will be driven to clean up the surface of the solar panel on the presetting time. Since the structural constitution of the present invention is simple, so that the maintenance cost can be reduced significantly. Thus, the objects of simplifying the structure and reducing the maintenance costs are achieved. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100299854 | HYDRO-WASH-ASPIRATOR - The subject device of the invention is electric and used for cleaning, especially for washing and waxing cars. The main characteristic thereof is to spray cleaning solution, wash and aspirate the removed dirt and store same. The first, tri-functional operation is performed by the head, comprising a brush with a preferably circular cross-section wherein the scrubbing bristles ( | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100325821 | CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for cleaning windows in tall buildings, comprises a chassis ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110005012 | ROTARY BRUSH ATTACHMENT - A rotary brush attachment for use with a tool, such as a power tool, to remove rust, paint, debris, and other unwanted matter accumulated on the surface of fasteners and other parts used in construction, automotive applications, and industrial applications. The rotary brush attachment comprises a body oriented along a longitudinal axis, an engagement portion for removably engaging a tool, and a brush portion. The brush portion comprises a hollow extending at least partially into the body along the longitudinal axis, and bristles extending from the interior surface of the hollow towards the longitudinal axis. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110107529 | Side Brush Assembly Mechanism - A side brush assembly mechanism for a floor surface maintenance vehicle including a linkage assembly supporting a brush deck, a pivot assembly and a cable connected to the linkage assembly, and a cable tensioning device for retracting the cable. The cable tensioning device is capable of lifting and retracting the brush deck. The side brush assembly mechanism may include a biasing mechanism for lowering and extending the brush deck. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110107530 | BRUSH FOR A MACHINE FOR THE HORIZONTAL AND/OR VERTICAL CLEANING OF SURFACE THAT ARE SEPARATED BY GROOVES, JOINTS, UNEVENNESSES AND/OR PORES AND A MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH BRUSHES - A brush for a machine for the horizontal and/or vertical cleaning of surfaces which are provided with grooves, joints, unevennesses and/or pores is provided to move the brush in a plane which is substantially parallel to a surface. This brush is provided with
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| 20110113574 | Grout Cleaning Device - A grout cleaning device includes a housing having a front end, a lower region, and a handle; the lower region being separated from the handle. The cleaning device includes a rotatable brush operatively coupled to the housing at the housing front end for scrubbing grout. A motor is located in the housing and operatively coupled to the brush for rotating the brush. An ultraviolet light is operatively coupled to the housing at the housing lower region for sanitizing grout. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110119843 | SURFACE TREATING DEVICE - A surface treating device includes a member adapted for engaging a surface to be treated and a driver operatively associated with the member. The driver is adapted for imparting a linear reciprocating motion to the member, wherein the member engages the surface in a manner substantially perpendicular to the surface to be treated. The surface treating device further includes a dispenser for delivering a fluid drawn from a discrete fluid source to the surface being treated by the member. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110126367 | Mobile sweeper - The invention relates to a mobile sweeper comprising a housing, in which a sweeping roller driven by an electric motor is mounted for rotation, and a sweepings container for receiving sweepings, wherein there are mounted on the housing adjacent to the sweeping roller two front supporting wheels and at a distance from these at least one rear supporting wheel, each for rotation about an axis of rotation. In order to further develop the sweeper such that with the occurrence of surface unevennesses, there is no risk of the sweeping roller becoming blocked or of the sweeper tilting, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the axis of rotation of a first front supporting wheel be arranged coaxially with the axis of rotation of the sweeping roller and, in relation to the main direction of movement of the sweeper, offset from the axis of rotation of the second front supporting wheel. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110131741 | Autonomous Floor-Cleaning Robot - An autonomous floor-cleaning robot comprising a housing infrastructure including a chassis, a power subsystem; for providing the energy to power the autonomous floor-cleaning robot, a motive subsystem operative to propel the autonomous floor-cleaning robot for cleaning operations, a command and control subsystem operative to control the autonomous floor-cleaning robot to effect cleaning operations, and a self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem that includes a deck mounted in pivotal combination with the chassis, a brush assembly mounted in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to sweep up particulates during cleaning operations, a vacuum assembly disposed in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to ingest particulates during cleaning operations, and a deck adjusting subassembly mounted in combination with the motive subsystem for the brush assembly, the deck, and the chassis that is automatically operative in response to an increase in brush torque in said brush assembly to pivot the deck with respect to said chassis. The autonomous floor-cleaning robot also includes a side brush assembly mounted in combination with the chassis and powered by the motive subsystem to entrain particulates outside the periphery of the housing infrastructure and to direct such particulates towards the self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110138550 | REMOTE CONTROLLED ROBOT FOR CLEANING INNER-WALLS OF DUCT AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM USING SAME - The present invention relates to a remote controlled robot for cleaning inner walls of a duct, more specifically, to a remote controlled robot comprising: a cart movable in the duct by remote control; at least one first link pivotally connected to the cart, which is relatively rotatable to the cart; a first driving unit to drive the first link to relatively rotate to the cart; at least one second link pivotally connected to the first link, which is relatively rotatable to the first link; a second driving unit to drive the second link to relatively rotate to the first link; and a cleaning means installed at the second link for separating dusts from the inner walls of the duct, thereby enabling to clean the upper inner-walls and the bottom inner-wall of the duct simultaneously, and to continuously proceed with the cleaning in case of the height change of the duct to reduce cleaning time thereof. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146009 | BRUSH BAR FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a brush bar for a surface treating appliance, including a supporting body, at least one retaining member welded to the supporting body and at least one bristle tuft clamped in place on the supporting body by the retaining member. The use of welding to attach the retaining member to the supporting body allows for a reduction in the wall thickness of the supporting body, which is advantageous for locating a motor inside the brush bar. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110154587 | Filter cleaning device - A filter cleaning device which automatically cleans a filter. The filter cleaning device includes a brush unit to collect foreign substances filtered out by a filter member, a processing unit to process the foreign substances collected by the brush unit, and a storage unit to store the foreign substances processed by the processing unit. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110154588 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus with a removable compartment is provided that allows a dust cup in the removable compartment to be emptied while minimizing handling by the user. The removable compartment is removably secured within the surface cleaning apparatus. The removable compartment can be removed by activating a first trigger device. The dust cup can be emptied by activating a second trigger device. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110191968 | FLUID DISTRIBUTING BRUSH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - Disclosed is a brush assembly suitable for use in a wet floor cleaning device. The brush assembly comprises a brush that includes a hollow core. An inner surface of the core is compartmentalized into a number of compartments. An outer surface of the core is furnished with brush material, and the core is pierced with a number of outflow openings. The brush assembly further comprises a first fluid injector for injecting a fluid into the core, and a drive mechanism configured for rotating the brush around an axis. Also disclosed is a method for operating the brush assembly. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110247152 | CLEANING DEVICE PARTICULARLY FOR GRASSED AREAS - The invention relates to a cleaning device particularly for grassed areas. The cleaning device includes a cylindrical brush in contact with a rear roller to clean the roller. The brush can be adjusted to a working height relative to the chassis of the device, along an arcuate path having a center situated on the longitudinal axis of the roller. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110258792 | SYSTEM FOR AXIAL BRISTLE MOTION IN A TEETH CLEANING MOUTHPIECE - The mouthpiece includes a mouthpiece carrier member ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110277254 | MOTOR ASSEMBLY - A motor assembly, especially for home appliances such as a cleaner, has an electric motor and a cooling system. The motor may be a fractional horsepower universal motor with a stator and a rotor. The cooling system has a cooling pipe thermally coupled to an element of the stator, such as a core of the stator and providing a flow path for a liquid to cool the motor. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110296634 | WAFER SIDE EDGE CLEANING APPARATUS - A wafer side edge cleaning apparatus includes: a cleaning device including a fixing element and a wafer brush disposed beneath the fixing element. The wafer brush is in the shape of a frustum. The frustum has a tapered surface contacting with a side edge of a wafer. The top surface of the frustum is larger than the bottom surface of the frustum. When cleaning the side edge of the wafer, the wafer and the wafer brush are rotated in different directions and a cleaning solution flows out from the fixing element rinses and washes the side edge brush. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120005847 | SHOE AND FOOT CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a shoe and foot cleaning apparatus. The apparatus includes a mounting unit for installing the apparatus into the ground and an internal frame. Positioned onto the internal frame is a collection plate, a rotational drive system, a motor. The plurality of brush pads are removably positioned along the rotational drive system, and can travel along the path of the drive system. A portion of the brush pads can extend through a plurality of slots positioned at the top of the apparatus in order to clean the shoe and foot of a user. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120036654 | TOOTHBRUSH AND BRISTLE AND BRUSH HEAD FOR A TOOTHBRUSH - The invention is directed to a bristle for a toothbrush, said bristle being comprised of a plastic monofilament, with the preferably cloverleaf-shaped bristle body having several longitudinal ribs arranged in star shape and projecting laterally from a core section of the bristle body. The invention is also directed to a brush head for an electric toothbrush having at least one bristle tuft with at least one such bristle as well as to an electric toothbrush having such a brush head. According to the invention, the bristle of the type initially referred to is configured to be self-fanning in such a manner that the cleaning forces acting on the bristles during normal brushing cause the bristle to split open at its free end. As a result, the need to use complex splitting methods and corresponding splitting machines in the manufacture of the toothbrush can be obviated. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120066848 | RESONANT MOTOR UNIT AND ELECTRIC DEVICE WITH RESONANT MOTOR UNIT - A resonant motor unit that has a resonant motor, a control unit, a measurement unit, and an evaluation unit is described. The control unit drives the resonant motor at a driving frequency, short-circuits the resonant motor during at least a first short-circuiting phase in successive driving cycles and concludes the first short-circuiting phases by switching off the current flow through the resonant motor at least at a predetermined first time instant within the driving cycles. The measurement unit successively measures at least a first voltage signal provided by the resonant motor at the predetermined first time instant, and the evaluation unit for determines whether the first voltage signal has changed between successive measurements. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120090106 | FLUID ROTATION DRIVE - A fluid rotation drive, in particular for cleaning apparatus, having at least one drive wheel, in particular a turbine wheel or bucket wheel, which can be directly set into rotation about a drive axis by the action of a supplied fluid, in particular supplied in jet form; having at least one planetary transmission, with a sun gear of the planetary transmission being connected to the drive wheel; and having a housing which includes the drive wheel and the planetary transmission and which has at least one inlet for the fluid supplied for acting on the drive wheel, with a first ring region for the fluid being defined by the drive wheel and the housing and a second ring region for the fluid being defined by a toothed arrangement of an annulus gear of the planetary transmission, and with the first ring region and the second ring region being arranged in direct spatial proximity to one another. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090107 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SURFACES - An apparatus for cleaning surfaces has a cleaning head which includes a base part and at least two brush elements which are provided at opposite the sides of the base part and which can be set into a cleaning movement relative to the base part. A fluid drive is integrated into the base part and is designed to convert the flow energy of a fluid supplied to the base part under pressure into the cleaning movement of the brush elements. The fluid drive has a drive member, in particular a turbine wheel or a bucket wheel, which is driven by the fluid and by which both brush elements can be driven together. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120124758 | POWERED BRUSH - A powered brush is provided comprising a plurality of automated bristles that are driven in order to facilitate application of shave cream to a user's face while raising hairs off the face and stimulating, exfoliating, lubricating and moisturizing the skin. The powered brush comprises a handle having a top end, a bottom end and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A brush head comprises a plurality of bristles projecting away from the top end in a longitudinal direction is attached to a brush cup which is disposed at the top end of the handle and is movable relative thereto. An internal mechanism couples a motor drive shaft to the brush cup. The internal mechanism translates rotational movement of the motor drive shaft to reciprocating motion of the brush cup causing the brush cup and corresponding brush head attached thereto to oscillate linearly in the longitudinal direction. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130000058 | MARINE GROWTH REMOVAL DEVICE - According to embodiments of the invention, there is provided a marine growth removal device, adapted to be mounted to a drive motor which allows the marine growth removal device to be rotatable about an axis, the marine growth removal device including: a base structure having a top surface; and a plurality of rigid stripping elements rotatably mounted to the base structure, wherein a stripping portion of the plurality of rigid stripping elements passes through the base structure to extend from the top surface of the base structure. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130025076 | ROAD SWEEPER - A road sweeper is provided with a rotatingly drivable sweeping brush, a sweepings container, a suction blower in flow communication with the sweeping brush for taking in dust-containing air, and at least one filter for separating dust from the air drawn in, wherein the filter can be acted upon on the clean side with external air stored in a pressure container and subject to pressure, via at least one external air valve for cleaning. In order for the filter to be cleaned off with as small an amount of external air as possible, the pressure container can have a pressure container wall located opposite the clean side of the at least one filter, the at least one external air valve being arranged on the wall, wherein a section of a suction conduit extends between the pressure container wall and the clean side of the filter. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025077 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE, COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ROTATABLE BRUSH - A device for cleaning a surface ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130055513 | Oral Care Products And Methods Of Using And Marking The Same - An oral care implement may include a base portion sized for insertion into an oral cavity and a plurality of flexible, elastomeric elements extending from the base portion, wherein each of the plurality of flexible, elastomeric elements comprises an edge, wherein at least one of the edges comprises a micro edge, and wherein the plurality of flexible, elastomeric elements comprises an element density of less than about 5 mm. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130067666 | AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR CLEANING WALLBOARDS - An automatic machine for cleaning wallboards, such as the wallboards of wall, glass or solar panels. Pluralities of long axial tracks are arranged parallel in an array. Water guide pipes and electric rails are formed on the long axial tracks. The walls of the water guide pipes are provided with a plurality of magnetic valves at intervals. Sliding engine bases are arranged on the long axial tracks. The sliding engine bases are provided with conduction frames corresponding to the electric rails and a long axial magnet body which can open and close cleaning water by magnetic force relative to the magnetic valves. At least two brush supporting bases are provided movably on the corresponding sliding engine bases to close to or leave away from the sliding engine bases by a power extending object. A long axial brush is provided between two nearby brush supporting bases of the sliding engine bases. The setting direction of the long axial brush is vertical to that of the long axial tracks. The long axial brush is driven by a shaking device to brush and wash the wallboards. Protective cover plates are arranged at the outer side of the long axial brush. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130081217 | MOTORIZED MOUTHPIECE - An oral care instrument, such as a customized mouthpiece, which is motorized to brush teeth and activate prescribed irrigative cleaning agents, is described. The user's own mouthpiece is prescribed by providing a mold. It is possibly made of several different substances, onto which will be designed the needed elements to activate the cleaning process in the congenial method, according to the severity of the user's oral condition. The different elements used to customize the prescription will consist of various features, including bristles that are changed to pre-selected angular dispositions according to the user's condition. The motorized mouthpiece will also contain tiny jet nozzles that shoot pulsating jets of pressurized water, combined with other cleaning agents to cure and prevent the user of developing oral diseases. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130081218 | ROBOT CLEANER - A robot cleaner to perform cleaning without interruption of travel when passing over an obstacle. The robot cleaner includes a main body, and drive devices at left and right sides of the main body. Each drive device includes a main wheel to drive the main body, a drive motor to rotate the main wheel, a gear assembly to transmit power from the drive motor to the main wheel, a drive shaft to assist the main wheel in rotating by rotation power, and an auxiliary wheel connected to a distal end of the drive shaft so as to be located closer to the center of the main body than the main wheel. If the main wheel is lifted from a floor when passing over an obstacle during traveling, the auxiliary wheel protrudes downward to reach the floor, assisting the main body in traveling to escape from the obstacle. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130086757 | Handheld battery operated vibrating scrub brush with multiple detachable types of cleaning heads - Individuals must use considerable physical force to generate the scrubbing motion that cleans surfaces with a manual scrub brush. My invention has a battery operated vibrating action of this handheld scrub brush, which will enable individuals to clean surfaces with reduced physical exertion | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130133146 | FLOOR TREATING APPARATUS - A floor treating apparatus is provided, including a support device, on the lower side of which there is held at least one floor treating tool, which is driven to rotate or oscillate, a handle device to guide the floor treating apparatus in at least one working position, which handle device is held on the support device so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis from the at least one working position into at least one parking position and vice versa, and a storage container for a treatment liquid. The floor treating apparatus includes a storage container receptacle, in which the storage container can be releasably positioned in the at least one working position of the handle device, and a securing device with at least one first securing member and at least one second securing member which can be moved relative thereto. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130139331 | LAWN SWEEPER ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE BRUSH ASSEMBLY AND HOPPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130145566 | LAWN SWEEPER ASSEMBLY WITH TILT-ABLE HOPPER AND LATCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with a tilt-able hopper frame and hopper bag that includes a handle such that an operator may tilt the hopper frame and hopper bag, using the handle, to empty the hopper bag contents. The hopper bag and hopper frame are connected to a lawn sweeper unit using a hopper rod which is inserted into two slots at the ends of two hopper support bars and secured within the slots by two corresponding latch plates, one latch plate at each end of the two hopper support bars. The latching mechanism allows the hopper frame and hopper bag to be easily removed from the lawn sweeper unit for storage. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130160226 | ROBOT CLEANER - A robot cleaner capable of improving the external esthetic quality thereof while enhancing the cleaning performance, the robot cleaner including a body configured to remove dust while navigating on a floor and to form an external appearance of the robot cleaner, and a side brush assembly installed at the body to clean corners of the floor, wherein the side brush assembly includes a motor configured to supply a power while being installed at the body, a rotation shaft coupled to the motor, and a plurality of side brushes rotatably coupled to the rotation shaft, and wherein the plurality of side brushes have respective intervals changed with respect to one another such that the plurality of side brushes are prevented from being exposed to outside the body. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130180060 | LAWN SWEEPER ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE BRUSH ASSEMBLY AND HOPPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130205519 | ACCESSORY FOR A RECIPROCATING SAW - An accessory for a reciprocating power tool, the accessory including an attachment portion, a body portion, an accessory block, and an accessory element. The attachment portion is configured to be coupled to the reciprocating power tool. The body portion extends from the attachment portion and includes a mating member. The accessory block includes an accessory mating portion configured to mate with the mating member of the body portion. The accessory mating portion includes a locating member that projects towards the mating member. The locating member is received within the mating member for mating with the mating member. The accessory element is coupled to the accessory block for engaging a workpiece. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130212814 | SURFACE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH COMPACT SIDE BRUSH ASSEMBLY - A surface maintenance vehicle with a compact side brush assembly. The side brush assembly includes a brush deck, a parallel linkage assembly, a swing arm, and an actuator assembly. The brush deck carries a floor-engaging brush. The parallel linkage assembly permits pivoting of the brush deck about a lift axis to raise and lower the brush deck. The swing arm is adapted to rotates to swing the brush deck towards and away from the floor surface maintenance machine. The actuator assembly includes a linear actuator and a slip link. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130227801 | CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus including a main body, a dust collection unit detachably installed on the main body and provided with a plurality of inlets, through which foreign substances are introduced into the dust collection unit, and a connection hole, to which an external instrument is connected, a shutter to open and close one inlet, and a cap to open and close the connection hole. The shutter opens and closes the inlet in cooperation with one of whether or not the dust collection unit is attached to or detached from the main body and whether or not the connection hole is opened or closed. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130232703 | AUTONOMOUS CLEANING MACHINE - Disclosed herein is an autonomous cleaning machine with a brush cleaning unit to clean a brush unit. The autonomous cleaning machine includes a main body, the brush unit rotatably provided on the main body, first brush cleaning members contacting the brush unit to move foreign substances wound on the brush unit in a lengthwise direction of the brush unit, and second brush cleaning members contacting the brush unit to remove the foreign substances wound on the brush unit from the brush unit. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130263394 | Pressure Washer/Surface Cleaner - The present invention provides an improved pressure washer/surface cleaner with three wheels, one of which swivels and has a locking mechanism, that is easy to maneuver over many types of surfaces with less vibration from the motor, with little dangerous, damaging over spray and with a removable handle. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130269127 | Hands-free Pot Scrubber - A portable, hands-free device for cleaning a cooking utensil includes a motor, a source of electrical power electrically coupled to the motor, and scrub brushes mechanically coupled to the motor. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276248 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device ( | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130333125 | INSTRUMENT CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS - An instrument cleaning assembly ( | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140075689 | AUTOMATICALLY TRAVELING FLOOR CLEANING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLOOR CLEANING APPLIANCE - An automatically traveling floor cleaning appliance during travel is capable of traveling over low obstacles extending lengthwise, typically represented by a carpet border, having an upwardly inclined obstructing surface, with a direction of travel at a right or acute angle with respect to a longitudinal extent of the obstacle. The appliance also has an obstacle detector. The appliance is formed so that the obstacle or an area adjoining same may be cleaned using a procedure in which the appliance assumes a direction of travel based on the extent of the obstacle, and with regard to the obstructing surface includes traveling on a floor area in front of the obstacle, and at a lateral distance of an associated boundary edge of the appliance in the direction of travel from the obstructing surface which is smaller than that corresponding to a width of the appliance perpendicular to the direction of travel. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140109326 | INTRAORAL APPLIANCE FOR CLEANING TEETH - The self-contained intraoral appliance includes first and second substantially rigid bands ( | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140115798 | PROCESSING BRUSH AND BRUSH-TYPE PROCESSING DEVICE - In a brush-type processing device, a base portion of a processing brush is fixed to a reciprocating rotating shaft provided to a drive source. A brush portion extends from the base portion to one side along the radius of the reciprocating rotating shaft. When the reciprocating rotating shaft reciprocatingly rotates, a plurality of brush bristles of the brush portion reciprocatingly oscillates in a circumferential direction of the reciprocating rotating shaft. Accordingly, an object to be removed on a processed surface can be scraped off by allowing distal ends of the brush bristles to be pressed against the processed surface. In this case, the distal ends of the brush bristles that reciprocatingly oscillate repeatedly collide with the object to be removed from both sides in a reciprocating oscillation direction, thereby making it possible to effectively remove the object to be removed. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140123412 | SWEEPING MACHINE FOR WORKING GROUND SURFACES, IN PARTICULAR LAWNS - A sweeping machine for working ground surfaces, including a machine frame adapted to be moved in the traveling direction, at least one wheel axle with at least one wheel, the wheel axle being supported in the machine frame transversely to the traveling direction. The wheel axle supports the machine frame parallel to the ground surface, at least one sweeping element may be driven for rotation about a sweeping element axis, the sweeping element axis extending substantially parallel to the ground surface, and the sweeping element is in contact with the ground surface when in an operating position. The sweeping element axis may be moved from a first operating position, assumed when travelling straight, to a second operating position, assumed when driving a curve. In the second position the sweeping element axis is in a position pivoted towards the inner side of the curve. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140130273 | SELF-CLEANING APPARATUS FOR THE PREVENTION OF MARINE GROWTH - An ocean surface-driven apparatus ( | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137344 | Electrical toothbrush - This toothbrush is designed to brush our teeth in a short period of time and in an effective way. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140165308 | BRUSH HEIGHT SETTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A lawn sweeper including a housing may have a plurality of first markings, a brush height adjustment assembly including an arm moveable between a setting orientation and a sweeping orientation and a gauge connected to the arm including a plurality of second markings that corresponds with the first markings such that when the arm is disposed in the setting orientation a grass height associated with one of the second markings determines an adjustment of the brush height assembly to the sweeping orientation to one of the first markings that corresponds with the one of the second markings. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140165309 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING REUSABLE MATERIAL AND CLEANING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A system and method for cleaning instruments, which provides removal and collection of material from one or more surgical instruments. The cleaning apparatus may be a dry cleaning process or offered in conjunction with one or more fluids. In one embodiment, the cleaning apparatus continuously purges blood, bone and other debris quickly and may comprise a system for removing reusable material from the cleaning process for reuse. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140165310 | FIRE HYDRANT CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning apparatus for the on-site cleaning of a stationary object includes a housing having a side wall with an interior surface. A holder including an outer face and an inner face is detachably mounted to the housing side wall interior surface so that the holder inner face is oriented inwardly in relation to the housing. An elongated cleaning member includes a first end mounted to the holder and a second end extending away from the holder inner face. The elongated cleaning member extends inwardly in the housing. The elongated cleaning member is adapted to contact a surface of the stationary object. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140182070 | SELF-PROPELLED STALL CLEANING APPARATUS - A self-propelled stall cleaning apparatus has a frame assembly, one pair of drive wheels, a motor attached to the assembly for driving the drive wheels and a motor driven collector head. The collector head has a pivoting fork with tines for collecting manure and debris. The fork picks up the manure and debris and tosses it onto a sifting conveyor. The sifting conveyor separates the manure from the bedding and delivers the manure to a lift conveyor which drops the manure into a collection bin. The collection bin is moveable from a stowed position to a dumping position. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140196226 | Broom Sweeper Apparatus, Systems and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention relates to a broom sweeper apparatus and related embodiments. Specifically, the present invention relates to a broom and/or broom attachment apparatus that provides a debris collection mechanism for quickly, easily and efficiently removing and holding a pile of debris swept into said pile by the broom. Systems and methods of using the same are further provided. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140208528 | USB CONNECTOR CLEANER - A USB connector cleaner for cleaning conductive pins received in a recess of a USB connector is provided. The USB connector cleaner includes a base, a cleaning head, and a driving member. The cleaning head is configured for inserting into the recess to clean the conductive pins. The cleaning head includes a supporting member fixed on the base and a cleaning brush rotatably connected to the supporting member. The driving member is slidably connected to the base for driving the cleaning brush to cleaning the conductive pins. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140304928 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device for a safety razor having single or multiple parallel blades is disclosed. A hollow connector is affixed to a water tap of a bathroom sink allowing water to flow therethrough into a body depending from the connector, rotating a brush held in the body and exiting through a slot in the body. The shaving head of the razor is positioned with the slot such that the blades within the head are embedded within the bristles of the brush. As the brush rotates, its bristles remove shaving debris from between the blades and immediate surrounds. After use, the device can easily be disassembled to facilitate cleaning of all components thereof. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140310895 | SCRUBBER BRUSH FORCE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING - A control assembly that may be used with a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) cleaning unit may include a linkage arm that extends and retracts, a load cell sensor that senses a force on the linkage arm, and a motor. The motor may drive the linkage arm to an extended or retracted position to cause a scrubber brush assembly of the cleaning unit to move away from or into contact with a substrate to be cleaned. In response to a force sensed by the load cell sensor, the motor may adjust the position of the linkage arm to cause an adjustment of the scrubber brush assembly position relative to the substrate being cleaned. Methods of controlling a scrubber brush force are also provided, as are other aspects. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140345070 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH A BRISTLE FIELD WHICH COMPRISES A COMPOSITE OF LAYERS OF BASE AND BRISTLE COMPONENTS - The toothbrush includes a brushhead ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140352086 | AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANER - An autonomous floor cleaner includes a base that is movable over a surface to be cleaned, a collection chamber associated with the base, and a rotating top mounted coupled with the base for rotation relative to the base, where the top carries at least one sweeping element for sweeping dirt on the surface to be cleaned toward the collection chamber. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140352087 | MOUTHPIECE FOR CLEANING TEETH WITH AN ADJUSTABLE ARC LENGTH AND/OR ARC WIDTH - The mouthpiece includes an arcuate base assembly ( | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140373289 | SUBSTRATE HOLDING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS - A substrate holding apparatus capable of reducing an amount of deflection of a substrate, such as a wafer, is disclosed. The substrate holding apparatus includes: a plurality of chucks configured to hold a peripheral edge of a substrate; at least one support member disposed below the substrate; and an actuating device configured to bring the chucks into contact with the peripheral edge of the substrate while elevating the support member to bring the support member into contact with a lower surface of the substrate, and configured to move the chucks in a direction away from the peripheral edge of the substrate while lowering the support member to separate the support member away from the lower surface of the substrate. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140373290 | MOUTHPIECE FOR CLEANING TEETH COMPRISED OF ALTERNATING LAYERS OF BASE AND BRISTLE COMPONENTS - The mouthpiece includes a plurality of individual thin layers of material forming a base or shell portion of the mouthpiece alternating with a plurality of individual bristle layers which are configured to the shape of bristles at the interior surfaces thereof. The base layers are comprised of a material which is sufficiently stiff to permit driving of the mouthpiece, while the bristle layers comprise material which is sufficiently flexible to produce an effective scrubbing action in operation without damage to the mouth tissues. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150020323 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEETH CLEANING - Embodiments are described wherein a system for brushing the teeth of a person comprises a master input device; a flexible teeth tray configured to at least partially encapsulate one or more of the teeth in a flexible substrate material, the flexible teeth tray comprising one or more vibratory transducers removably coupled to one or more brushing panels; and a controller operatively coupled to the master input device and the one or more vibratory transducers; wherein subject to an input from the master input device, the controller is configured to cause reciprocating brushing motion of the one or more brushing panels against a surface of the one or more encapsulated teeth, to clean the one or more teeth. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150082559 | Vehicle for Cleaning Mirrors of Thermosolar Plants - This comprises at least one cleaning device set on at least one arm ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150349707 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SURFACES - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning surfaces, in particular of solar collectors and/or of photovoltaic installations, having at least one cleaning member, in particular a brush roller or plate brush, moving, in particular rotating, during the cleaning operation, having a holding device for the cleaning member, having a fluid drive for the cleaning member operable in different states and having a switching device with which a change can be made between the different operating states of the fluid drive. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150374188 | DEBRIS SENSOR FOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150374468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEETH CLEANING - Embodiments are described wherein a system for brushing the teeth of a person comprises a master input device; a flexible teeth tray configured to at least partially encapsulate one or more of the teeth in a flexible substrate material, the flexible teeth tray comprising one or more vibratory transducers removably coupled to one or more brushing panels; and a controller operatively coupled to the master input device and the one or more vibratory transducers; wherein subject to an input from the master input device, the controller is configured to cause reciprocating brushing motion of the one or more brushing panels against a surface of the one or more encapsulated teeth, to clean the one or more teeth. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160015224 | Scrubbing Device - A scrubbing device simplifies the task of cleaning a person's body. The device includes a housing unit. The housing unit includes a main housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall has an opening positioned therein defining a compartment extending downwardly into the top wall. The compartment stores soap therein. A handle is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle is coupled to the housing unit. A brush is coupled to and extends downwardly from the bottom wall of the main housing. A plurality of holes is positioned in the bottom wall between the compartment and the brush wherein the holes are configured to dispense the soap from the compartment outwardly to the brush. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160029779 | SURFACE-CLEANING DEVICE - A device for cleaning a surface (e.g., a barbeque grill, etc.) generally includes an enclosure having at least a lower side, an upper side, and a peripheral edge. The device includes a plurality of motors each having a rotational shaft selectively fixable with a rotatable brush. At least a portion of bristles of each brush projects below a plane of the lower side of the enclosure. The device also includes a circuit adapted for connecting power from a power source to each of the motors for a preset period of time upon actuation of an electrical switch connected thereto. The circuit is adapted to run each motor in a first direction and then an opposing direction, such that if the device becomes stuck at an obstruction, it will eventually turns around due to the alternating directions of the motors. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160100904 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING REUSABLE MATERIAL AND CLEANING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A system and method for cleaning instruments, which provides removal and collection of material from one or more surgical instruments. The cleaning apparatus may be a dry cleaning process or offered in conjunction with one or more fluids. In one embodiment, the cleaning apparatus continuously purges blood, bone and other debris quickly and may comprise a system for removing reusable material from the cleaning process for reuse. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160174697 | MECHANICAL PROCESSING TOOL, AND PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING A MECHANICAL PROCESSING TOOL | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183743 | BEAUTY DEVICE, BODY OF BEAUTY DEVICE, AND HEAD OF BEAUTY DEVICE - A first head of a beauty device includes a stirring mechanism stirring bubbles, and a head case provided with an opening for allowing the bubbles stirred by the stirring mechanism to pass through. When the first head is used while being mounted to the body of the beauty device, bubbles are supplied to the stirring mechanism from the body of the beauty device. In a state where bubbles supplied to the stirring mechanism are present between the stirring mechanism and the skin, the bubbles are stirred and moved between the stirring mechanism and the skin by the stirring mechanism, and thus impurities of the skin are removed by the bubbles. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192814 | AUTO-CLEANSING APPARATUS | 07-07-2016 |
| 20220133025 | DRIVE COUPLER FOR POWER SCRUBBER - A power tool includes a power head receiving power from a power source. A drive coupled to the power head extends along a longitudinal axis, and the drive is engaged with a connector. Various aspects relate to the connector. The connector includes an internal bore configured to couple to the drive to a shank of a working tool. The connector further includes an external lobe protruding radially outward from the longitudinal axis, the lobe having a locking mechanism configured to secure the second working tool in response to relative movement between the lobe and the second working tool in both an axial direction and a rotational direction. | 05-05-2022 |
| 20220136271 | CONSTRUCTIONS OF AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS - Automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) may include separate chassis and bodies. Such constructions may facilitate assembly and disassembly of certain components of the APCs, with or without using tools. APCs with separate chassis and bodies may enable quick and easy access to motor assemblies of the APC, and bodies of the APCs may be readily interchanged on a common chassis. | 05-05-2022 |
| 20080196188 | Fibrous Composite that is Dissoluble or Decomposable in Water, and Products Manufactured Thereform - The present invention relates to a fibrous composite comprising or consisting of natural and/or synthetic fibres, characterised in that at least some of the fibres of the composite exhibit a flat cross-section and the fibrous composite is readily decomposable or dissoluble in water or other liquid. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080209655 | Golf Ball Cleaner - The present invention relates to a portable golf ball cleaner to wipe off dirt attached to a surface of a golf ball during playing of golf. The golf ball cleaner comprises a cleaner body including a concave portion having a curved surface, a wipe-off part formed on an inner wall surface of the concave portion, and a lid to open and close the concave portion of the cleaner body. Because the golf ball cleaner can be easily carried by a golf player, by putting it in a pocket or hanging it from the waist, and the player is capable of rotating the golf ball in the concave portion having the curved surface while securely holding the golf ball by hand, the dirt attached to the surface of the golf ball can be thoroughly wiped off by the wipe-off part. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080209656 | Cleaning tool for a connecting end face of an optical connecting part and method - A connecting end face cleaning tool having superior cleaning properties includes a cleaning fabric. This cleaning tool removes soiling attached to the connecting end face of an optical connecting part when that connecting end face is detached. The cleaning fabric is constructed such that the woof threads protrude from the surface of the fabric more than the warp threads. The cleaning fabric has a tape-like shape, the lengthwise direction of which is the direction of the extension of the warp threads. Soiling is removed from a connecting end face as the connecting end face and cleaning fabric are moved relatively such that the connecting end face moves transverse to the woof threads of the cleaning fabric. A method of cleaning a connecting end face uses a cleaning fabric with woof threads protruding from the surface of the fabric more than the warp threads and the fabric is moved relative to the connecting end face transverse to the woof threads of the fabric. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080235892 | Exfoliation Devices and Methods - An exfoliation product as disclosed herein has a body formed of a flexible material and configured to have an exposed exterior surface. At least one or multiple sealed interior spaces are disposed within the body. An exposed scrubbing material is located on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body and has mechanical exfoliating capability. The sealed interior spaces are filled with a flowable material that can submit to an applied pressure and conform to a shape of a body part applying the pressure upon the exterior surface of the exfoliation device and can maintain the conformed shape while resisting the applied pressure. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080244853 | CLEANERS FOR THE CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF ALLERGENS - Wet and dry wipes comprising additives for removing allergens from surfaces are disclosed. The wipe substrate comprises an additive capable and binding the allergen onto the substrate such that the allergen can be removed from the surface. Various allergens including animal and pet dander can be removed from numerous surfaces utilizing the wipes of the present invention. In some embodiments of the invention, the allergenicity of the allergen is also reduced. Suitable additives for immobilization onto the wipe substrate include lectins, proteases, and enzyme inhibitors. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080250594 | Wall mountable back body scrubbing device - A mountable scrubber comprised of a rectangular base (not to exclude other shapes) with scrubbing element attached to the surface to be applied to the skin and suction cups on the opposite side for attaching to a fixed surface as desired. Subsequent units will have a rear mounted hand strap allowing easier hand operation while still maintaining it's mountable qualities. The scrubbing surface is of synthetic mesh material, which can be varied in texture (soft or firm) and size (the actual opening in the mesh) to increase and/or decrease the amount of exfoliation produced. This scrubber has particular utility not only in scrubbing and massaging but also in exfoliating and stimulating the dermis layer of the body, in particular the back area. This is made possible because of the abrasive nature of the scrubbing surface and the ability to apply as much pressure as necessary due to it's wall mounting capability. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090025167 | Towel material with fastening elements - A strip of towel material, which strip has a start and an end, wherein the start is provided with at least one first fastening element and the end is provided with at least one second fastening element, wherein the at least one first fastening element and a second fastening element of the same or a similar strip can mutually adhere, wherein the first and the second fastening element are part of a Velcro connection. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090031517 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A GOLF BALL - A flexible hollow sleeve member comprising an inner core and an outer core, the inner core having a stitch-less inner layer and a stitch-less outer layer, the inner layer of the inner core comprising a water proof bladder made of a moisture-control fabric configured to draw moisture toward the outer layer of the inner core, the outer layer of the inner core comprising a hygroscopic material which absorbs moisture rapidly, the flexible hollow sleeve member having an enclosed upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion defining an opening that is configured to receive a golf ball, said lower portion having a stretchable lower rim that has an internal diameter that is slightly smaller than the internal diameter of a golf ball, wherein the stretchable lower rim retracts to its original diameter after receipt of the golf ball such that the golf ball is retained in the inner core of the golf ball cleaner for cleaning or temporarily storing the golf ball, the outer core of the flexible hollow sleeve member comprising a versatile synthetic material that is water resistant, wherein the flexible hollow sleeve member is configured to hold moisture in the interior of the flexible hollow sleeve member without allowing excess moisture to seep through to the exterior of the flexible hollow sleeve member. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090044361 | Barber towel - The purpose of the barber towel is to dust or wipe away small flakes of hair from the back of the necks and shoulders after receiving a hair cut. It also can be used for dusting or wiping walls, desks, chairs and inside cars on dashboards and seats, from dust bunnies The barber towel comes in many different colors and sizes. There are many usages for the barber towel, it can be hung on a hook for easy access, and can be placed under a barbers station or it can be placard in your house under your bathroom sink. The barber towel is more sanitary, your able to wash and dry the barber towel after usage, and place them right back to be used again and still be sanitized. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090044362 | PORTABLE GOLF BALL SCRUBBER - A portable golf ball scrubber including a bag and a fixture, the bag having an inner water-absorbent sheet composed of ultra-fine polyester fabric and an outer waterproof sheet, an upper mouth of which is composed of a resilient band, and a lower end of which is of a hemi-spherical shape, the fixture being mounted on an upper portion of the bag and having an attachment and a hook or a clamp, which is detachably installed, wherein the attachment and the hook or clamp are made of metal, and at least one of which includes a magnet, by which the attachment and the hook or the clamp are connected together. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090044363 | Holder for hygienic wipes and the like - A holder for hygienic wipes and the like includes triangular-shaped a base member that is suitable sized and shaped for securing a wiping sheet thereto. An adjustable handle is removably attached to the base member. The base member is also configured as a wedge for allowing a user to comfortably position the apparatus between the buttocks. Gripping members are positioned on the base member bottom surface on either side thereof for securing the wiping sheet to the top surface of the base member. Each gripping member includes raised teeth for securing the wipe in place. The handle is substantially cylindrically-shaped and is telescopically extendable, allowing the apparatus to be used by larger individuals. The handle is hingedly connected to the base member, enabling the user to angle the base member for optimal contact and comfort. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090056048 | Textured cleaning wipe for electronic devices - A cleaning wipe with a plurality of stiff triangular or rectangular-cross-sectional projections rising from the surface of a non-woven fabric is designed to clean the nooks and crannies, various crevices and other hard to reach areas of cell phones or other electronic items with a myriad of buttons and/or camera lenses, charger outputs, mouthpieces, ear receivers and keypads which are designed in countless shapes and sizes. The projections, whether in the form of cones, pyramids, length-long ridges or other embodiments are specifically designed to clean the small crevices, the mouthpiece and earpiece and between small buttons such as keypads on a cell phone or other electronic device. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090126137 | Layered Whiteboard Cleaning Tool and Method of Production - The present disclosure relates generally to a tool for removing dried ink from whiteboards using a bonded media made of intertwined surface fibers in a semi-compact, sponge-like material. In one embodiment, the bonded media is made of laminated polyester or PVC with alternating high-melt and low-melt fibers to create weak layers in the bonded media. The bonded media is placed on a pad, mitten, or glove and bonded to a scrim. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090144923 | CLEANING TOOL - A floor cleaning tool is disclosed. The floor cleaning tool comprises a mop head including a perimeter, a working surface and back surface, opposite the working surface. The working surface includes a contact surface and a recessed surface. The contact surface is on a portion of the working surface for making contact with the surface to be cleaned. The contact surface includes a first capturing edge and a second capturing edge. The recessed surface is on a portion of the working surface and includes a first side surface recessed from the first capturing edge of the contact surface and a second side surface recessed from the second capturing edge of the contact surface. The entire contact surface is nonlinear. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090144924 | Wearable Towel - A towel easily wrapped and fixed about a body of a wearer, the towel having a substantially planer rectangular main body and at least one opening in the main body configured for securing the towel to the body of the wearer. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090172905 | TOWEL - Disclosed is a towel including a pouch provided integrally with a cover unit selectively closing an opening formed at one side thereof, and a towel body kept in the pouch and selectively taken out of the pouch so as to be used. Since the towel body kept in the pouch is selectively taken out of the pouch so as to be used, the towel does not obstruct outdoor activities, and is handy to carry about and keep. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090178222 | Glory Wipes - The present invention is particularly to the design of the flushable wet wipe. The Glory Wipe as it is called has been designed to address the needs of users who have limited range of motion while cleansing personal areas of the body. The wipe enhances or extends the reach of its user. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090193605 | Universal bath sponge - A universal bath sponge having a sponge body with a generally rectangular rigid center plate is disclosed. The sponge has a foam core having first and second foam sections separated by the rigid center plate. A first extension attaches to two corners of the body at the center plate, and a second extension attaches to the remaining corners at the center plate, allowing one to bathe the whole. A soft covering material on the first foam section, and a rough covering on the second foam section provide the bather with a choice of scrubbing surfaces. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090211049 | Tool to clean thin ducts including the blowing ducts of recorder musical instruments - A tool for cleaning thin ducts and/or channels (“ducts”) including the mouthpiece blowing duct(s) of musical instruments such as recorders and whistles, which tool is a thin plastic-like strip with a tongue (forward) portion followed by a corrugation pattern of wave-like surfaces which must compress in order for the tool to enter and pass through the duct to be cleaned. The user threads the tongue through the duct and grabs the finger-hold portion revealed, then pulls the tool completely through; as the compressed wave-like surfaces travel through the duct they act like squeegees, cleaning the walls and carrying the moisture and debris out; the compressed surfaces decompress/relax once outside the duct restriction. The user cleans the dirty tool on a tissue or towel and the tool is ready for reuse. The tool can be inexpensively mass produced by common methods. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090217474 | Pottyfloss - The invention is a disposable sanitizing wipe 21 inches long by 2 inches wide used to sanitize the area between the toilet tank and toilet and the area between the toilet and floor. Urine and other bacteria can get between the toilet and tank and also under the toilet Wipes are used to floss between the areas. The sanitizing wipes kill germs that cause odors. The cleanest bathroom isn't truly clean or odor free until the toilet is flossed. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090249572 | Cleaning Tool Assembly With A Disposable Cleaning Implement - A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post. In another aspect, the frictional drag between the sliding components is significantly reduced, enabling a tool assembly with a high axial holding force for the cleaning implement, but with a significantly lower, consumer friendly release force for the implement during release operation of the tool assembly. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090260173 | WIPING ARTICLES - An article for the wet/damp wiping of surfaces comprises a moisture-absorbing wipe that provides at least one surface of the article, the wipe comprising bamboo fibres. The wipe may be formed from a textile material and contains at least 10%, preferably at least 30%, by weight of bamboo fibres. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090293215 | GOLF CLUB CLEANING PADS ATTACHABLE TO SHOES - An apparatus is provided comprising first and second pads each having a cleaning portion. The apparatus includes a means for attaching the first and second pads to a shoe. The first and second pads are configured so that a golf club head can be cleaned with the cleaning portions of the first and the second pads, while the first and the second pads are attached to the shoe. A connecting portion may connect the first pad and the second pad. First and second straps may be connected to the first and second pads, wherein the first and second straps may have first and second attachment devices located on them. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090320228 | Lin-Gripp luxury washing cloth - An improvement in the wash cloth that is used for washing one's body, rub or dry in parts that are hard to reach. This oblong hand gripped washing cloth, is used to massage the back, legs or stomach as manipulation of the cloth by rubbing or stroking back and forward movements for remedial or hygienic purposes. The washing cloth is long enough for your hands stretched out you can grip the sides. The average marketing size is approximately five to six inches in width and approximately seventy two inches long. The large marketing size is approximately six to seven inches in width and approximately ninety six inches long. The edges are made with sewing a Sergers stitch, bias, or a trim. The material used is either Polyester Fiber, Terry Cloth or 100% Cotton or a combination. The washing cloth can be personalized or monogram with fringed edges. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100017992 | Cleaning implements - A cleaning implement for cleaning a ceiling fan blade is provided. The cleaning implement includes a frame, a single cleaning cloth, and gripping portion. The frame has an open end and a closed end opposite the open end so that the frame defines a fan blade receiving opening. The opening receives the ceiling fan blade therein when the ceiling fan blade has a width that is smaller than, equal to, or larger than a width of the first fan blade receiving opening. The single cleaning cloth is removably disposed on the frame so that a cleaning surface of the single cleaning cloth can contact at least one surfaces of the ceiling fan blade. The gripping portion is connected to the frame. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100024145 | Energized curling broom - The Energized Curling Broom is a traditional curling broom the head of which is bearing an energy source and an energy transferring device capable to deliver, during the course of a curling game, additional energy to the ice and favor not only for easing the control over the direction and distance of the moving curling rock, but also permitting older and feeble player to participate fully in the curling game. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100031462 | Portable golf ball damage repair device - A tool is provided for repairing or restoring the surface of a golf ball. A portable, hand-held, lightweight tool comprises one or more abrasive surfaces for repairing or lessening burs, gouges, scratches and other damage from the cover of a golf ball. The tool may be made from a pliable, deformable material, such as foam rubber, to conform to the curved surface of a golf ball. The tool may include a fastener so that the tool may be attached to a belt loop, golf bag, key chain, golf cart, or the like. In other exemplary embodiments, the tool may be an article of clothing or other golf equipment, such as a glove, towel, or golf club cover. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100037409 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR SCANNER - A cleaning device for scanner includes a handhold portion and a cleaning portion including a window cleaning surface. The handhold portion and the cleaning portion are fixed together, and the thickness of the handhold portion is larger than that of the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion further includes a loading body. The loading body can be a hard or flexible flat board that has a first end, which is fixed with the handhold portion, and a second end. The cleaning process of the cleaning device for the scanner is simple. The window cleaning surface can be replaceable or not and is cheap when manufactured, suitable for being used in any scanner having an immovable scanning module relative to its housing, and more practically, for cleaning the glass window and roller of small size and any portable scanner, so as to maintain scanning quality and scanning precision. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100050359 | Fabric rectangle with pendent compartment and carrier made therefrom - A pocket pendent from a rectangular fabric such as a towel provides means for storage of small objects, such as soap. The rectangle with the pendent pocket may also have side closure means on the rectangle so placed that a carrier can be formed from said rectangle and the pocket is positioned inside the carrier. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100058551 | Personal hygiene devices to aid physically impaired users to clean their recto-genital area - Personal hygiene devices designed to aid physically impaired persons to clean their own recto-genital area following urination, defecation, menstruation, or sweating. The devices include an elongated flexible strip made from one or two elongated individual sheets affixed together and of a length sufficient to extend between the user's legs and of a width sufficient to generally cover the recto-genital area. The strip has an absorbent middle portion for engaging the user's recto-genital area and respective dependent end portions having respective thumb holes therethrough for easy gripping in-hand. An absorbent pad is positioned at the middle portion retained by the individual sheets to increase the absorbency thereof. The device is used by gripping the end portions in-hand optionally using the thumb holes with the middle portion extending between the user's legs. The middle portion is moved into engagement with the user's recto-genital area and the end portions moved longitudinally while maintaining tension thereon to wipe the middle portion along the recto-genital area to remove excrement therefrom. The device is made of flushable materials for disposal down toilets following use. The devices are preferably manufactured in device sheets from rolls of raw materials using automated manufacturing equipment in which the devices are initially interconnected at perforated tear lines and subsequently separated, folded or wrapped, and individually wrapped or otherwise packaged for individual use thereof. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100064462 | PERSPIRATION WIPE - A perspiration wipe made of a foam material has a base member which has a substantially rectangular bottom surface, a front surface that is shorter than the back surface, and a curved top surface that extends the front surface to the back surface. The front and back surfaces are substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface and a perspiration absorbing material is located on the top surface. The base member is adapted to be attached to the shoulder or sleeve of a garment or directly to a person's arm or shoulder for removing perspiration from a user's brow and face without using his/her hands. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100083453 | DISPOSABLE SANITARY HAND COVER - A disposable sanitary hand cover includes a hand covering and a separable outer layer. At least a portion of the outer layer is suitable for impregnation with a sanitary or medical preparation. The outer layer of the hand cover is used first to cleanse an appropriate surface, for example a lavatory seat or similar. The outer layer can then be detached and disposed of to leave the hand covering that can be used to wash and/or dry appropriate areas of the body. The hand covering can then also be disposed of. Preferably, therefore, at least the hand covering is made of a biodegradable material. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100132146 | GOLFERS SIDEKICK 2 - This time saving device is apparent during the course of play. In addition, virtually all of The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” towel is used while on average only 30 to 40 percent of the standard towel is used and is attached either to the golf cart or one is tucked into the trouser making only a small portion of the towel available for use. Time constraints, especially during tournament play makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” extremely valuable. Existing towels lacks convenience of use and the inability to consistently make available the total use of the towel. The total embodiment, reversible towel with scouring pads, the pouch with attached accessories makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” the most versatile golfer's cleaning kit available. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100139022 | Tooth rag - The Tooth Rag is specially designed to be used with a standard, electronic or an all wooden tooth brush handle on a circular or rectangular platform or an all disposable wooden handle. Encompassing the underside of the unit would be a tab and a strip of self affixing Velcro material with a distal end of the device serving as a platform for the tooth rag. As such, the surface of this platform would be covered in corresponding fasteners which work in tandem with the Velcro found on the underside of the cleansing cloth. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100192321 | HAIR AND LINT CLEANING TOOL - A flexible and conformable cleaning tool is disclosed that includes a foam body with a first working surface, wherein the foam body has a shore hardness less than 40. The cleaning tool further comprises a cleaning material on at least a portion of the first working surface, wherein the cleaning material includes an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A, wherein the cleaning material is wiped over a surface to be cleaned to gather debris, lint, or hair. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100199451 | PORTABLE GOLF BALL WASHER AND METHOD THEREOF - A portable golf ball washer additionally useful for wiping dirt from golf club heads is shown and described herein. The device generally includes an outer pouch that contains an inner lining. A top of the pouch has an opening to receive a golf ball or club head. A preferred embodiment discloses the outer pouch made from durable ostrich leather also having quill bumps to aid in controlling and grasping the device. The inner lining is composed of micro fiber cloth material. The device is sized optimally and appropriately to fit inside a golfer's pant or jacket pocket. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100199452 | FIBER OPTIC COMPONENT CLEANING DEVICE WITH GROOVED PLATEN - A cleaning device for cleaning multiple types of fiber optic connectors includes a container having an opening in a face formed in a side of the container and a plurality of discrete soft, work surfaces on a face of the container. The surfaces are configured as a pair of outwardly disposed surfaces having a width and a pair of inwardly disposed surfaces having a width that is less than the width of the outwardly disposed surfaces. The surface are parallel to each other. Gaps are disposed between each of the adjacent work surfaces. Each of the gaps has a width. A plurality of cleaning wipes are located inside the container. The wipes are fed from the inside of the container through the opening and placed on the work surface for cleaning the fiber optic connector. The wipes provide indication that they have been used. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100205761 | Cleaning implement - A cleaning implement wherein a mono-fabric material is woven into a structure that provides a plurality of holes throughout the body of the cleaning implement such that the flow of water or other cleaning fluid is easily facilitated throughout the body of the cleaning implement thus removing both foreign contaminants and any added cleaning agent more efficiently saving natural resources while not scratching the surface of the item being cleaned. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100242197 | CLEAN DEVICE WITH DECORATING STRIP - A clean device with decorating strip includes a belt and at least one decorating strip received in the belt. The belt is composed of elastic nets and has a hollow oblong shaped structure. At least one decorating strip is inserted into the hollow structure of the belt and received in the belt. A lateral side of the belt including the at least one decorating strip are reiteratively overlapped to form a folded structure having multiple layers formed on two ends of the folded structure. A fastening means is tightened a middle section of the folded structure. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100242198 | Cleansing and Personal Care Article - A single- or multiple-use cleansing or personal care article comprising (i) a flexible, three-dimensional, water-absorbent substrate material comprising a cavity for accepting an electronic device within a waterproof housing, wherein the water-absorbent substrate is comprised of a web of substantially water-insoluble fibers and (ii) an electronic device within a waterproof housing comprised of one or more of a light-emitting device, a sound-emitting device, or an electromechanical vibrating device or a waterproof metered dispenser and either or both of (iii) a pourable soap impregnated into the water-absorbent material in an amount sufficient to produce foam in water having a di- or trivalent cationic salts present at a concentration of at least about 120 mg/L and/or (iv) a solid anhydrous composition having a melting point of from about 450 C to about 550 C said anhydrous composition comprising a haircare or skincare active ingredient. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100299860 | EXTENDABLE APPLICATION DEVICE - An extendable applicator device which allows a user to apply soap, lotion, medication, or various other substances to areas of the body which may be difficult to reach. The device can function as a traditional scrubbing or application device but may also be extended so that the user's back, shoulders, or other areas can be addressed as well. Exemplary embodiments use an elastic member that can elongate to allow an extended reach. Other embodiments use a locking mechanism or a retracting assembly to allow the device to extend. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100299861 | EXTENDABLE APPLICATION DEVICE - An extendable application device which allows a user to apply soap, lotion, medication, or various other substances to areas of the body which may be difficult to reach. The device can function as a traditional scrubbing or application device but may also be extended so that the user's back, shoulders, or other areas can be addressed as well. Exemplary embodiments use an elastic member that can elongate to allow an extended reach. Some embodiments may be used in retail packaging assemblies in order to secure retail items and provide pleasing aesthetics. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100313375 | GROUT CLEANING TOOL - A tool for cleaning grout including a nonwoven web, or nonwoven web composite, having two opposing major surfaces and at least three edge surfaces defined by the opposing major surfaces, wherein the web or web composite is secured in a slot of a grip such as a handgrip. The web or web composite extends from the grip such that the edges of the web or web composite are available for scrubbing. The nonwoven web or web composite may have three or four edge surfaces. Kits including a plurality of nonwoven webs or web composites, in combination with a grip, may be made. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100319152 | CLEANING OR DUSTING PAD WITH ATTACHMENT MEMBER HOLDER - A cleaning pad or cleaning article ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100319153 | BACK SCRUBBER - A back scrubber has a base and a cleaning plate. The base has a front basal surface, a rear basal surface and a slot. The slot is formed in the front basal surface and has a slot opening, an inner wall and an engaging structure. The cleaning plate has a front plate surface, a rear plate surface, an inserting member and an engaging member. The front plate surface is uneven. The inserting member protrudes into the slot. The engaging member is formed on the inserting member and engaged with the engaging structure. The back scrubber in accordance with the present invention can be used to effectively and efficiently wash and is capable of saving body-cleansing agent and water. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110010884 | LENS CLEANER - A lens cleaner ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110041275 | Oral Care Implement Having A Liquid Collection System - An oral care implement includes a collection system for oral fluids. Some embodiments of the implement may include an oral care region having a wearable oral member having a thickness that is reduced during use, a reservoir for retaining an oral fluid, a receiver coupled to the oral member for receiving an oral fluid, and a fluid pathway in communication with the receiver to provide the oral fluid to the reservoir. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110056038 | Bathing buddy scrubber - The present invention provides a wall mounted scrubbing tool which is configured to thoroughly clean hard to reach areas of the body. The Bathing Buddy comprises a rigid, lightweight rubber framework, on the surface of which a specially designed wash cloth or scrubbing tool configured for use with the unit is easily attached. The Bathing Buddy framework is secured to the existing bathroom wall via durable 2.5 inch diameter suction cups spaced evenly about the underside of the unit. The actual scrubbing cloth can be produced in a variety of textures to accommodate individual needs and is secured to the surface of the Bathing Buddy via corresponding self affixing hook and loop or snap fasteners positioned on the underside of the cloth and top of the unit. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056039 | CYLINDER CLEANING DEVICE - It is an object of the invention to provide a cylinder cleaning device which is suitable for downsizing the printing press. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110067195 | Foot Care Apparatus - A foot care apparatus for efficiently cleaning, applying substances, and inspecting an individual's foot including the toes. The foot care apparatus generally includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, an attachment assembly extending from the shaft opposite the handle, wherein the attachment assembly is comprised of a threadable structure and an implement attachment for cleaning the foot of an individual and extending from the attachment assembly. The implement attachment is threadably connected to the shaft via the attachment assembly. The implement attachment may be comprised of various configurations, such as an inter digital absorbent member, a filing structure for corns and calluses, a louffa foot scrub, a sulcus cleaner, or a magnifying mirror. An extension may also be used with the shaft or the shaft may be comprised of a short structure and integral with the handle. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110094048 | SELF-CLEANING DEVICE - A self-cleaning device comprises a main body with a to-be cleaned member, a lid capable of sliding with respect to the main body, and a cleaning member fixed on the lid. The cleaning member is located between the lid and the to-be-cleaned member. The cleaning member moves with the lid to slide against and clean the to-be cleaned member when the lid is slid with respect to the main body. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110113578 | CLEANING CARD - A cleaning card comprises a rectangular plate-shaped card and a tubular fabric member into which a card can be inserted. Two surfaces of the card are overlapped by an inner surface of the fabric member. The fabric member is formed from a nonwoven fabric made of polyethylene terephthalate. Two adhered portions formed by overlapping and adhering a part of the nonwoven fabric are provided on an outer surface of the fabric member so as to extend in a width direction of the card. The adhered portions are positioned on the both surfaces of the card respectively. Wiping portions formed so as to project from the adhered portions are provided respectively on the adhered portions. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110126371 | Two-Sided Cosmetic Cleaning Device - A swab with two ends, one end being composed of a light or soft textile and the other end being composed of a heavier or coarser textile or a denser weave of the first textile. The swab may be used for personal care, nail polish removal, cosmetics, and medical uses, among others. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110131742 | Golf Ball Cleaning Pad - A foldable cleaning pad sized for placement in a user's clothing or golf bag pocket includes a substantially fluid impermeable backing layer, and an inner cleaning layer having a fluid absorptive portion. The cleaning pad is configured to be folded in half about a mid-plane fold axis, so as to present outwardly only the backing layer. Peripheral edge portions of the cleaning pad are provided with pairs of magnets positioned in symmetrically spaced locations on each side of the fold axis. The opposing pairs of magnets are positioned with the opposite magnetic polarity so that when the pad is folded, the magnets are provided in juxtaposition such that the magnetic attraction therebetween substantially prevents the leakage or transmission of fluids, moisture or other debris therebetween from the interior of the folded pad. The inner cleaning layer of the pad is provided with both a fluid absorptive portion, as well as an abrasive scrubbing portion. The fluid absorptive portion is selected to enable the pad to be precharged with a suitable cleaning fluid such as water with abrasive scrubbing portion presenting a roughened surface selected to facilitate the dislodgement of dirt, stains and other debris from the article to be cleaned. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110138565 | Body cleansing device - Cleansing and scrubbing devices, and methods of their use and manufacture. More particularly, the present invention relates to a body cleansing device for personal hygiene and methods for their manufacture. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110154599 | CLEANING DEVICE OF OPTICAL CONNECTOR - An optical connector cleaning device which cleans a connecting terminal surface of a to-be-cleaned object protruding from an optical connector with a cleaning body, and includes: a main body; an extending part which extends from the main body; and a guiding part attached to a tip portion of the extending part, wherein the extending part includes an extending tube body and a tip extending part; the guiding part includes a fitting part and a tube-shaped guiding body, which is flexible and extends from the fitting part towards an extending direction; an insertion hole is formed; and the to-be-cleaned object is cleaned by inserting the to-be-cleaned object into the insertion hole, and by pressing the cleaning body against the connecting terminal surface of the to-be-cleaned object. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110191972 | BASEBOARD CLEANING APPARATUS - A baseboard cleaning apparatus for cleaning a baseboard of a wall extending upright along the wall with respect to a floor includes a cleaning head and a block positioned in either side of a skid plate, and which are connected by a connector that extends through a slot formed in the skid plate. The skid plate has a lower extremity formed with a skid, and the connector is movable along the slot between lowered positions of the baseboard cleaning head and the fixture toward the skid formed in the lower extremity of the skid plate, and raised positions of the baseboard cleaning head and the fixture away from the skid formed in the lower extremity of the skid plate. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110191973 | BATH BRUSH AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a bath brush, which includes a handle and at least two ball-shaped elastic bath mesh materials. The handle is formed with at least two installation holes arranged along a length of the handle. Each of the bath mesh materials has two spongy semispherical bodies and a pass-through section connected the two semispherical bodies. The pass-through section of each of the bath mesh materials is directly positioned in one of the installation holes of the handle with the two semispherical bodies respectively positioned on a front face and a rear face of the handle. The elastic bath mesh materials are directly secured to the handle of themselves without using any fixing member. Therefore, the production rate of the bath brush can be increased and the manufacturing cost of the bath brush can be lowered without wasting resource. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110289713 | Holster for a Portable Communication Device - A holster for a portable device is described that comprises a dispensing mechanism coupled to the housing comprising a reservoir defining an interior volume for holding a substance to be dispensed and an applicator for dispensing a portion of said substance from the interior volume of the reservoir to a portion of a surface of said portable device. The holster may be used to dispense a substance such as a disinfecting liquid or a cleaning gel onto a surface of the portable device. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120023694 | In-Shower Foot Scrubber - The present disclosure provides for an in-shower foot scrubbers which includes an interchangeable scrubbing module having a scrubbing pad that attaches thereto, a wing that protrudes from each side thereof and a finger that protrudes from the front thereof, the finger includes a depressible spring-loaded button, and a scrubbing platform having a top portion and a base, the top portion includes a sloping region, the region includes an inlet that receives the finger of the module, an aperture receives the depressible spring-loaded button of the module to engage the platform to the module and a track disposed at each side of the region wherein each track defines a channel for slidably engaging each wing of the module to the platform, the base includes a shoulder that juts out horizontally therefrom to resist movement from the platform during a scrubbing session. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023695 | APPLICATOR WITH INDIVIDUALLY FLEXIBLE PAD SUPPORT FINGERS - A liquid applicator is configured to apply liquid to a contoured surface. The liquid applicator includes a frame with a laterally extending base and a plurality of elongated fingers spaced laterally along the base. The fingers flex to follow the contoured surface when a liquid application force is applied. The liquid applicator also includes a flexible applicator pad assembly supported on multiple ones of the fingers. The applicator pad assembly is operable to carry liquid and is flexible at least generally with the fingers so as to follow the contoured surface during liquid application | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120036666 | Netted Bathing Ball - A netted bathing ball includes a multi-layered net structure that is formed into a substantially ball-shaped body and that has a marginal portion, and a knitted hem structure stitched to and enclosing the marginal portion. The knitted hem structure is made from a crimped filament yarn and a non-crimped filament yarn. The crimped filament yarn and the non-crimped filament yarn are interlaced with each other. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120066856 | EXFOLIATING BACK SCRUBBER - The present invention includes a personal hygiene cleansing device comprising: a base including at least one drainage hole, a scrubbing element, the scrubbing element being removable from a first side of the base, and a mounting means for securing the base to a wall, the mounting means being fixed to a second side of the base. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120090121 | BOWLING BALL CLEANING GLOVE - A bowling ball cleaning glove has a glove portion with cutouts for fingers and a cleaning pad on the palm side. The cleaning pad is a microfiber cloth that cleans the ball when the user holds it. In one embodiment, the cleaning surface is removably held in place with a hook and loop fastener that allows the user to replace a used cleaning surface with a clean one. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120159732 | Back tanning belt - A method and belt-like device is described for applying commercially-available beneficial liquids or semi-solids such as a tanning or sunblock lotion, insect repellentor therapeutic formulation to the back and other hard-to-reach skin areas of the human body by the person desiring to apply the same acting alone without the assistance of another person. The device has a removable absorbent pad to hold multiple loadings of the liquid or semi-solid and release it as it dragged horizontally or diagonally back and forth over the user's desired skin area by the user's hand and arm motion. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120167325 | SANITIZING FLOOR MAT - The present invention is comprised of an antibacterial door mat system for cleaning, disinfecting and detection of bacteria and other organisms on footwear to control spread of biological infections and contamination. The present invention is further comprised of an antibacterial door mat that cleans footwear, detects the presence of bacteria and a bio detection clearance door entry system that controls the entry into sterile areas. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120192372 | TOUCHSCREEN SMUDGE ERASER - The present invention relates to a device or apparatus for wiping and cleaning the surface of an electronic device screen. The device comprises a base and a blade covered with a blade fabric, such as microfiber, with the blade inserted into the base. A user may grip the base to apply the blade to the screen surface. The blade may have a blade support under the blade fabric to provide some rigidity and resiliency to the blade fabric. A cap is further provided for reversibly coupling to the base of the device when not in use to protect the blade. The blade may also be reversibly coupled to the base to allow for its replacement. A replacement blade itself is also provided. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120204372 | Hand Held Personal Cleaning Device - A hand-held personal cleaning device is provided for allowing users with limited upper body mobility to clean hard to reach areas after using the restroom. The device comprises a handle having a grip, a working end having a grasping means, and a rigid curved tube secured therebetween. A first button disposed on the inside of the handle grip allows a user to open and close the grasping means located at the working end. The grasping means is used to retain and release a tissue loofah. A second button is located on the underside of the handle and may be used to disburse liquid from a reservoir within the handle onto the tissue loofah. A user may then maneuver the device and use the loofah to wipe his or her hard to reach areas. The loofah may then be disposed of by depressing the trigger button again, releasing the loofah for disposal down a drain or in a waste basket. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120210531 | Golf Towel With Dry and Wet Sections - A golf towel and various methods of folding thereof for keeping at least one golf ball wet is disclosed. The golf towel comprises a wet surface and a dry surface, the wet surface and the dry surface being attached using a water impervious layer. The golf towel can be folded in a number of ways defining at least one water retaining pocket like structure. The golf towel being folded brings forth a pressure along the folded edge. As the number of folding in the golf towel increases, the pressure exerted at the folded edge will also be greater thereby minimizing the amount of water evaporating from the wet surface. The water impervious layer interposed between the wet surface and the dry surfaces prevents the transferring of moisture from the wet surface to the dry surface. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120266401 | TOOTH CLEANING DEVICE - A tooth cleaning device comprising a handle, and a pad coupled to the handle, wherein the pad has a front face, a back face and a plurality of side walls. There are a plurality of different areas disposed on the front face of the pad comprising a first area comprising a first set of protrusions, in a substantially semi-spherical shape, and a second area comprising a second set of protrusions in a substantially conical shape. There is also a third area of protrusions formed as a substantially conical shape, and a fourth area of protrusions formed as a substantially semi-spherical shape. The device can be formed as a pad which collapses voluntarily under pressure. The pad can be made from any suitable material such as any type of rubber or plastic. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130000067 | TOILET RIM AND SEAT CLEANING TONGS - A pair of Toilet Rim and Seat Cleaning Tongs. This invention provides people with a convenient apparatus and a new method for cleaning the rim of a toilet bowl and the seat of a toilet. This apparatus consists of only three pieces of components, which are a gripping member, an opposite gripping member, and a slide knob. The opposite gripping member is mounted on the gripping member via a pivot. The opposite gripping member rotates around the pivot and works together with the gripping member to achieve clamping function. The steps on the apparatus are designed to raise handles above a cleaning surface. And slide knob is designed to dispose used toilet paper. There are four easy steps to complete a cleaning process using this apparatus, which are “Load Toilet Paper”, “Wrap and Clamp Toilet Paper”, “Clean Up”, and “Dispose Used Toilet Paper”. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130067671 | MOBILE DEVICE ACCESSORY FUNCTIONING AS MOUSE PAD, SCREEN CLEANER, WRIST REST FOR KEYBOARD AND/OR STAND - A portable mobile device accessory is capable of being detachably attached to a mobile device. The mobile device accessory includes a cloth having a first surface which is to clean a surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a polymer adhesive layer attached to the second surface of the cloth. The polymer adhesive layer has a tacky surface which includes a re-adherable strip of polymer adhesive designed for temporarily attaching the portable mobile device accessory to a surface of the mobile device. The portable mobile device accessory is capable of functioning as a surface cleaning cloth, a mouse pad, a wrist rest for a keyboard, a stand and/or a protector. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130067672 | IN SHOWER MAKE-UP REMOVER - One example embodiment includes an in shower make-up remover. The in shower make-up remover includes a central chamber. The in shower make-up remover also includes a pad, wherein the pad is releasably attached to the central chamber. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130117953 | MESH PUFF SPONGE WITH INDICIA - A mesh puff sponge that includes a plurality of wavy mesh pieces and middle, the base mesh sponge is used to wash and exfoliate skin by rubbing the base mesh sponge on the skin and the wavy mesh pieces are tied together by a string in the middle of the base mesh sponge to form the base mesh sponge. The mesh puff sponge also includes a ribbon with a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side and at least one identification indicium, the at least one identification indicium indicates who uses the mesh puff sponge and the string ties the first end and the second end of the ribbon to the middle of the base mesh sponge thereby securing the ribbon to the base mesh sponge. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130152319 | FLUSHABLE SPOT CLEANER - A flushable tool for cleaning a toilet bowl has an elongated water soluble handle, one end of which carries a water soluble cleaning agent. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130192013 | FINGER SLEEVE FOR USE WITH A TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A finger sleeve ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130198989 | MAKE-UP REMOVAL WIPE - To better facilitate the application and removal of make-up on the skin, including on the face, and especially around the eyes, the present invention provides a wiping product having two or more lobes which substantially conform to both the user's finger and the area around the user's eyes. The wiping product is not secured to the user's finger or worn like a glove, but rather is simply supported by one or more fingers in use. In this manner, the wiping product is both simple to use and provides excellent application and removal of make-up in often hard to reach areas, such as the recesses of the eyes. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130333136 | SHOWER BALL STRUCTURE - A shower ball structure includes a body, a bonder and an outer net. The body has a plurality of polyester fibers. The polyester fibers are made of recycled PET bottles. The polyester fibers are intertwined, stacked or woven with each other so that the body is formed as band-shaped. The polyester fibers define a plurality of grid members therebetween. The grid members are uniformly located on the body. The outer net covers the body. The outer net and the body are folded together again and again until the body with the outer net is formed as ball-shaped. The bonder tightly binds the middle part of the body with the outer net. Two sides of the body with the outer net are both fluffy because the polyester fibers are flexible. Thus a user pours the shower gel onto the shower ball structure to clean the dusts on the skin. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130340190 | CEILING FAN CLEANING ARTICLE - A cleaning article specifically adapted for the cleaning of ceiling fans generally and especially the blades thereof is comprised of an elongated dust-attractive sleeve sized and shaped to receive a conventional ceiling fan blade therein and having both interior and exterior surfaces especially adapted for removal and trapping of dust. The sleeve includes an opening through which fan blades are received, and the opening includes means for maintaining the opening in the desired shape to mitigate against prematurely dislodging dust from fan blade surfaces which would otherwise occur if the opening were collapsed during insertion of the sleeve over the blade. Closure means are provided for sealing the open end of the sleeve upon completion of the cleaning task to permanently trap dust inside. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140075702 | Exfoliating Washcloth - The present invention is a bathing implement for use in cleansing and exfoliating the body. It is constructed of layers of flexible, water permeable, quick-drying materials, sewn together, which provide the bather with a convenient and enjoyable means of washing the body, exfoliating the skin, and reaching those areas of the back which other implements, such as a back brush, are not able to touch because of the rigidity of a long handle. At the same time, an added benefit of the layered and permeable construction is the abundant sudsing and lather of liquid body wash soaps. Loops sewn on opposite corners can be used as handles so that a person's back can be thoroughly washed with a see-sawing motion when the washcloth is used on the back. Smaller versions of the Exfoliating Washcloth can be used on the face. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140075703 | Display Surface Cleaning System - A display surface cleaning system which includes a display surface cleaning assembly which can be utilized discrete from or coupled proximate a user interactive display surface of a device and methods of using such display surface cleaning assembly. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140137356 | Device for Cleaning Photomask - The invention proposes a device for cleaning photomask comprising a wiping member wrapped on the surface of a central axle and unceasingly washed by cleaning fluid. When the photomask contacts the central axle, the washed wiping member can clean the photomask by rotation of the central axle in light of direction of the photomask's moving. After being wiped clean, the photomask will not be stained with dust or dirt. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140237748 | Microfiber Medical Cleaning Device - A medical cleaning device includes an introducer having a tail. A cleaning thread includes a microfiber strand bonded to a foam strand. The cleaning thread is folded to form a loop and woven to itself and the tail to form a scrubber. The introducer is configured to couple the cleaning device to a pulling device. The microfiber strand may be sonic welded to the foam strand. The woven cleaning thread may be sonic welded to itself and the tail at points along the scrubber. The foam strand may be composed at least partially of open-cell urethane foam. The pulling device may include a rod including a clip coupled to an introducer loop on the introducer. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140310904 | HIGH DENSITY PAINT AND STAIN APPLICATION TOOL - A non-woven elongated non-rolling floor applicator comprising an elongated cylindrical-shaped housing having a first end, a second end, a slot extending along a length of the housing from the first end to the second end of the housing and an interior surface supporting a plug portion of a conventional T-bar flooring tool therein, and a plurality of fibers each having a length of less than 0.150 inches located on an exterior surface of the elongated cylindrical-shaped housing with the plurality of electrostatically flocked fibers forming a shed-resistant high density layer of non-woven microfibers, the layer of non-woven microfibers distributing at least 1,000 square feet per gallon of floor coating materials in a streak-free and bubble-free manner along a floor surface. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140317866 | Microfiber Cosmetic Textile and Methods of Use - A cloth for skin cleansing, particularly for removing makeup and eyelash adhesive, provides a double-sided plush microfiber cloth with a preferred fiber composition of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide monofilament composite. The preferred size is 20×20 cm, 280 gsm, with monofilament fineness of less than 0.1 dtex. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140345074 | MOBILE DEVICE ACCESSORY - A portable mobile device accessory is capable of being detachably attached to a mobile device. The mobile device accessory includes a cloth having a first surface which is to clean a surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a polymer adhesive layer attached to the second surface of the cloth. A polyethylene terephthalate may be further formed between the cloth and the polymer adhesive layer. The polymer adhesive layer has a tacky surface which includes a re-adherable strip of polymer adhesive designed for temporarily attaching the portable mobile device accessory to a surface of the mobile device. The portable mobile device accessory is capable of functioning as a surface cleaning cloth, a mouse pad, a wrist rest for a keyboard, a stand and/or a protector. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150059112 | GOLF CLEANER - A golf ball cleaner ( | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150067975 | Cleaning Wiper for Glass - This invention relates to a cleaning cloth for glass which is convenient in wiping water moistures, stubborn stains, watermarks, hand stains, fat, and the like of the glass products (hereinafter refer to as ‘glass surfaces’) such as liquid crystal device or glass and the like. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150074930 | GOLF ACCESSORIES FOR CLEANING HANDS OR EQUIPMENT - A pocket insert card is received within a pocket of a garment. An absorbent fabric sheet is attached to the card such that the sheet can be situated outside the pocket for cleaning purposes while the card remains in the pocket. The fabric sheet may be elongated and folded in face-to-face portions attached to the card. A hook and loop patch may support an object on the fabric sheet. A holder for a spare golf tee or pencil is provided, as is a retainer for a scorecard. The fabric sheet may be inserted into the pocket or may form the pocket body itself. The fabric sheet may also be used without the pocket, attached directly to the interior of a garment. A double sided snap may be used to mount a ball marker to the fabric sheet. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150074931 | IMPLEMENT FOR CLEANING AREAS SURROUNDING THE EYES - An implement for the cleaning of areas around the human eye, especially the upper and lower lids and the eye lashes, includes a reusable cleaning implement having at least one low absorbency pad of a soft looped material for cleaning areas adjacent the eye orb wherein the loops of the material capture and remove oils, debris, crusts and cosmetics such as eye liner and mascara. Once laid on a surface, the pad of the article is elevated away from the surface to prevent soiling. The looped material of the pad is cleanable with at least soap and water, and dries rapidly. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150089761 | MAKE-UP REMOVAL WIPE - To better facilitate the application and removal of make-up on the skin, including on the face, and especially around the eyes, the present invention provides a wiping product having two or more lobes which substantially conform to both the user's finger and the area around the user's eyes. The wiping product is not secured to the user's finger or worn like a glove, but rather is simply supported by one or more fingers in use. In this manner, the wiping product is both simple to use and provides excellent application and removal of make-up in often hard to reach areas, such as the recesses of the eyes. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150096140 | ANTI-FOG WIPE CONSTRUCTION - An improved wipe for a laparoscope or other optical device subject to fogging comprises a top outer layer of microfiber cloth, a bottom outer layer, and absorbent material disposed between the top and bottom outer layers. The bottom layer may include an adhesive layer exposed by a release layer. The absorbent material may be a sponge or foam pad, including an open-cell foam pad. Alternatively, the absorbent material may include a plurality of absorbent fabric layers, with at least the outermost layer being a microfiber cloth layer. A sponge or foam tape may be disposed between the absorbent fabric layers and the bottom outer layer. The wipe may be a square shape with dimensions on the order of 2 to 4 inches on a side and a thickness in the range of ⅛ to ½ inches. The article may further include a radiopaque thread. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150307067 | WHEEL CLEANING MAT - A mat for clearing wheels and tires of contaminants as the wheels and tires roll over the mat. The mat includes a tray having a floor, a perimetric wall, and groups or clumps of bristles arranged to incline at an acute angle to the surface of the wheel, perpendicularly to the direction of travel of the wheel. Rows of bristles incline in generally opposing directions. The bristles are anchored to bristle supporting tracks which lie on the floor. Low walls surround and separate the clumps of bristles. The mat may be used as modules in an array. The array may include ramps configured to elevate the wheels above the floor of the tray. The array may include supports for holding the bristles above the tray for cleaning of the tray. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150360652 | WIPING DEVICE - A wiping device is provided. The wiping device includes a cartridge. In addition, wiping yarns are disposed on an outer circumference of the cartridge. The wiping yarn includes core yarns substantially perpendicular to the cartridge and sub-yarns disposed extraneous to the core yarns and configured to gather contaminants from a vehicle body. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160007818 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR CLEANING A MOBILE DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160009093 | SPLITABLE STAPLE FIBER NON-WOVEN USABLE IN PRINTER MACHINE CLEANING APPLICATIONS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160073834 | SUDZ-BATH-CLOTH - The SUDZ-BATH-CLOTH use standard length and width of two typical bath cloths, which are 10 inches to 12 inches. There are for corners that are threaded together to create a firm and long lasting hold of the two cloths materials from opening apart. The inside insert is created to purposely produce thousands of tiny bubbles. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160073847 | Apparatus For Cleaning Baseboards - An apparatus for cleaning baseboards includes a cleaning head having a bi-directionally adjustable handle coupled thereto via a pivot assembly. The cleaning head includes a plurality of plates between which a plurality of pads is secured in stacked fashion. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160073848 | SYSYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDRAIL CLEANING - A system for cleaning and conditioning handrails. A cleaning pad is curved to approximate the shape of a handrail, and is disposed on an arm. The arm may be mounted on a support structure, allowing it to be rolled up to an escalator handrail and left to do the cleaning while the escalator runs. When mounted, the arm may include a spring or piston to keep the arm in a particular position. A second cleaning pad may be included to dry or polish the handrail, the handrail going first through the cleaning pad and second through the drying pad. The arm may be hand-held, allowing a user to reach up or down steps or an incline. The cleaning pad may be mounted such that it rotates about the arm for storage, maintenance or better reach, such as around bends or corners. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160128521 | Facial Cleansing Pad - A facial cleansing pad includes a body constructed from a pliant fabric and having opposed first and second surfaces. The first surface has a long pile knit finish, preferably an openwork finish, and the second surface has a warp knit finish. The long pile knit finish extends beyond the first surface, and the warp knit finish has no height with respect to the second surface. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160135651 | BACK AND BODY WASHING DEVICE - A back and body washing device includes a main body having a central portion and a top and bottom handle portion extending outward therefrom. The main body being constructed from a soft fabric material and including an inner liner that is constructed from an interface material. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160170153 | OSCILLATING FIBER OPTIC CLEANING TOOL | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160174776 | Wiping Board Apparatus | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160375877 | Vehicle Interior Detailing Tool - A vehicle interior detailing tool is provided. The device comprises a handheld assembly that is used to clean the slats of a vehicle climate control vent, whereby the tool is inserted into the vent and in between the slats thereover to clean the same. The tool comprises a handle end and a plurality of tines extending therefrom. The tines extend parallel therefrom and each supports an elongated cleaning sleeve thereon. The cleaning sleeves are used to contact the surfaces of the vent and physical remove dirt, dust, and foreign debris thereon. The sleeves are elastic members that conform to the separate of the slats and fit therebetween, bearing on the surfaces to physical clean the same. The sleeves can further support a cleaning solution. | 12-29-2016 |
