| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 015171000 | Heads and casings | 48 |
| 20090025166 | ARRANGEMENT FOR COUPLING BRUSH ELEMENTS IN A BRUSH BODY - Arrangement for fixing brush elements ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090288263 | BRUSH - A brush includes a head section having a scrubbing area and a handle section coupled to and extending from the head section. The handle section includes a proximal segment, a distal segment coupled to the head section, and a recess segment positioned between the proximal segment and the distal segment. The recess segment includes a recess having a first sidewall and an opposite second sidewall. The recess includes a center point between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The proximal segment extends from a free end of the handle section to the center point and the distal segment extends from the center point to the head section. The weight of the proximal segment of the handle section balances the combined weight of the distal segment of the handle section and head section when the recess is placed on a dividing wall of a double sink. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110041273 | BRUSH, IN PARTICULAR FOR HOUSEHOLD OR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - A brush, in particular for household or industrial applications, has a bristle carrier plate made of plastic, a multitude of bristle bundles, which are attached in the bristle carrier plate, and at least one reinforcement plate, which is likewise made of plastic and is attached to the bristle carrier plate. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110119849 | Brush Having A Resiliently Articulated Handgrip - A brush includes: a brushing unit including a bristle-retaining member that has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, a plurality of bristles retained on the bristle-retaining member and disposed on the first side, and a pivot connector provided on the second side of the bristle-retaining member; a handgrip having a pivoted portion that is pivotally connected to the pivot connector, a grip portion that is opposite to the pivoted portion, and a positioning portion that is disposed between the pivoted portion and the grip portion; and a resilient component disposed between the brushing unit and the handgrip, and providing a biasing force for urging the positioning portion of the handgrip to abut against the bristle-retaining member. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110167580 | HAIRBRUSH, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a hairbrush for detangling human or animal hair. In some embodiments, the hairbrush includes a field of bristles where bristle height is substantially random and substantially independent of position on the hairbrush. In some embodiments, within the bristle field, the bristle width and/or the bristle material may vary between bristles—for example, substantially randomly with respect to position and/or in a manner that is correlated with bristle height. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110252591 | FOLDING BROOM - A broom comprises a handle and a head supported by the handle. The head comprises a first head section pivotably connected to a second head section such that the head sections may rotate relative to one another between a folded position and an unfolded position. An actuator is movably mounted on the handle between a first position and a second position. A first connecting member connects the actuator to the first head section and a second connecting member connects the actuator to the second head section such that movement of the actuator between the first position and the second position moves the head sections relative to one another between the folded position and the unfolded position. A method of operating the broom is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110308031 | MOLDED LIP BRUSH - The invention relates to a cosmetic brush having a handle with the longitudinal axis LH and having a brush applicator adjoining the handle; the brush applicator is composed of a bending element that is flexible in at least one plane, has a longitudinal axis LS, and has a set of bristles composed of a plurality of bristles that are integrally injection-molded onto its distal end, whose longitudinal axes LB extend (entirely or essentially) parallel to the longitudinal axis LS. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120233799 | BRUSH WITH RETRACTABLE BRISTLES FOR EASY CLEANING - A brush wherein the bristles are retractable to facilitate the cleaning thereof in an efficient and effective manner. The apparatus generally comprises bristles disposed on a bristle-holding tree, wherein the bristles extend through apertures of a housing in an extended position. There is also provided a stem base engaged with the bristle-holding tree such that the stem base imparts longitudinal force upon the bristle-holding tree, causing the bristle-holding tree to move longitudinally relative to the housing, causing the bristles to move from an extended position to a retracted position to permit easy cleaning of hair from the brush. The brush provides locking capabilities which allow a user to hold the brush in one hand and remove hair with the free hand. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130291327 | Multi-Surface Cleaning Implement - A surface cleaning implement for use with an elongated handle is provided. The implement includes a largely rectangular and asymmetric body region with rounded outer edges, largely planar upper and lower surfaces, and upstanding contact material coextensively disposed thereon. The body region is a largely flattened structure having a first and second leading edge corner, the corners comprising where the leading edge of the body region transitions to the side edges. The first corner comprises a large, sweeping radius for cleaning curving and open surfaces. The second corner comprises a sharp corner having a small radius, chamfered, protuberant, or largely square corner wherein overly elongated and stiffened contact material extends therefrom for contacting surfaces within corners or within confined areas. The head region includes a back end having a handle receiving sheath and suitable support therefor, wherein an elongated handle is attached thereto for use away from the user's person. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140053358 | PORTABLE BROOM - A collapsible broom that folds into a size capable of being stored in a small bag with gripping material to make it easy for the user to pull the broom apart. The collapsible broom described herein provides a handle that may be broken down into segments and easy stored when not in use or during transport. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140325780 | BROOM HEAD WITH BRISTLE STRUCTURE - In respect of the problem of specifying a broom head which can readily sweep up differently sized particles and mixtures of the same, a broom head comprising a basic body ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150296965 | Brush Device For Applying A Tanning Formulation - A brush device is disclosed having specific dimensions especially suited for use in applying a tanning formulation to the face and body of an individual. The dimensions are such that the time required to apply the formulation using the brush device is decreased compared to conventional brush devices while at the same time, undesirable streaking and uneven application are avoided. A handle structure of the brush device is disclosed which is configured to house the brush and protect the bristles after usage. | 10-22-2015 |
| 015172000 | Adjustable head | 7 |
| 20090172903 | Combination manual hand tool - A manual hand tool has an elongated handle pivotably connected to a cleaning head. The cleaning head pivots substantially ninety degrees in relation to the handle. A first cleaning member component, e.g. a pushbroom, extends from the front section of the cleaning head and a second cleaning component, e.g. a straightbroom, extends from the rear section of the cleaning head, at about a ninety degree angle to the first cleaning component. The cleaning head is pivotable ninety degrees from a first position allowing for the use of the first cleaning member component on soiled surfaces, to a second position, allowing for the use of the second cleaning member component on soiled surfaces. Locking systems are provided to secure the handle and cleaning head in position. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090282634 | Adjustable angle cleaning brush head - Adjustable angle cleaning brush comprised of a handle and rotatably attached first longitudinal brush head and a second longitudinal brush head that are side by side and parallel to each other in one configuration and rotate out to a T position with respect to the handle in a second configuration. One end of each brush head is fixedly attached to a pinion gear within the handle. The pinion gears engage a centrally located rack so that when a user pushes up on an actuation button attached to the rack, the brushes rotate out into a T position. They are held in a T position by a spring biased post. The user can press on the post to return the brush heads to the side by side position. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110094047 | CLEANING TOOL HAVING AN ARCUATELY SHAPED CLEANING HEAD AND AN ADJUSTABLE SCRUBBER - A cleaning tool is provided and includes an arcuately shaped cleaning head and a scrubber movable between a plurality of positions. The cleaning head includes an arcuate top surface and an arcuate bottom surface substantially parallel to each other along their lengths. A plurality of cleaning implements, such as bristles, extend downward from the bottom surface and a plurality of scrubber cleaning implements, such as bristles, extend forward from the scrubber. The cleaning implements of the cleaning head increase in length from a longitudinal center of the cleaning head toward longitudinal ends of the cleaning head to provide a substantially flat and coplanar cleaning surface. The cleaning implements of the cleaning head extend substantially perpendicular from the bottom surface of the cleaning head. The scrubber is moveable between at least a horizontal position and a vertical position. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120311802 | Vacuum cleaner multi-directional brushroll/agitator - A vacuum cleaner brushroll/agitator assembly that sweeps carpets/rugs from two opposing directions during vacuum operation. This dual sweeping motion is accomplished by assembling smaller brushroll Sections onto a Center Axle to equal the length and size of the traditional, one-piece brushroll. Each Section rotates in the opposite direction of the adjacent Sections. The new art solves the problem of carpet fibers being constantly swept from only one (the same) side of the fibers during each repetitive-pattern vacuuming episode. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20160022021 | ADAPTABLE BRUSH - A brush includes a middle piece having a left connector and a right connector, and a left piece including a left middle portion having a proximate end, a hinge end, and a connector coupled to the proximate end and configured to be removably coupled to the left connector of the middle piece. The left piece also includes and a left end portion having a distal end and a hinge end pivotably coupled to the hinge end of the left middle portion. The brush also includes a right piece including a right middle portion having a proximate end, a hinge end, and a connector coupled to the proximate end and configured to be removably coupled to the right connector of the middle piece. The right piece also includes a right end portion having a distal end and a hinge end pivotably coupled to the hinge end of the right middle portion. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160198840 | CLEANING BROOM | 07-14-2016 |
| 20180020816 | EXPANDABLE MASCARA | 01-25-2018 |
| 015176100 | Detachable head | 14 |
| 20080244851 | DETACHABLE BRUSH ASSEMBLY - A quick release detachable brush includes a disk having a first side and a second side. The disk has at least one brush attached to the first or the second side or both. The center of the disk has an aperture. A shaft is provided with an elongated portion and a head that is complimentary to the aperture in the disk. The shaft engages the aperture to removably secure the disk to the shaft. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090260170 | Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle - A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100223747 | Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle - A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110113577 | Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle - A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. | 05-19-2011 |
| 015176200 | With handle-head cooperating threads | 2 |
| 20090113651 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement that includes a connector for connecting a handle to a base block. The connector prevents the handle from rotating relative to the base block and, thus, the connector prevents the handle from unscrewing or otherwise loosening or disconnecting from the base block. The base block can include a headpiece supported between oppositely arranged shoulders, a generally cylindrical flange projecting from the headpiece, and a generally cylindrical opening extending through the cylindrical flange. A slot may be formed in an inner surface of the cylindrical flange. A ferrule that can have a generally dovetail-shaped projection provided on its outer surface can be secured to an end of the handle. The projection and the slot can form a joint when the handle is connected to the base block. This joint substantially prevents the handle from rotating relative to the base block. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20160029781 | PUSH BROOM HEAD AND PUSH BROOM INCLUDING SAME - A push broom head includes a body including an upper face, a lower face, a front face, a rear face, and left and right end faces. A plurality of sweeper bristles project outwardly from the lower face. A handle mounting block portion includes a socket adapted to receive an associated broom handle. The handle mounting block portion is located between left and right portions of the body. The body includes a plurality of open pockets defined in the upper face on both the left and right portions of the body. Each of the pockets opens through the upper face of the body and comprises a bottom wall. Each of the pockets defines a depth between the upper face of the body and the respective bottom wall. | 02-04-2016 |
| 015176600 | With securing means | 8 |
| 20100017990 | Brushes with retractable removable heads - One embodiment of an applicator comprises a brush head with a ferrule, and a brush handle. The ferrule has the head at one end and the handle at the other end. Magnetic elements, at least one of which is a magnet, are attached to the brush handle and ferrule where the two parts connect. The brush head can be removed from the handle, assembled with the handle, and switched easily whenever needed. The ferrule can be kept firmly on the handle by the action of the magnet inside. The head can be retracted by sliding a sleeve mounted on the handle forward over the sides of the head. The head, when removed from the handle, can be washed without the risk of water penetrating the sleeve mechanism. The head can also be replaced or interchanged, which can greatly enlarge the versatility of the brush and also avoids waste of material. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110232016 | Brush head and its producing device - A brush includes a brush head which comprises a brush support, and a plurality of brushing members integrally provided on the brush support, wherein the brushing members and the brush support are integrally formed together by heat treatment. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110258798 | Customizable modular brush system and method thereof - A system and method that utilizes modular components to form a customizable brush for different applications with ease and at a low cost. The system and method utilizes three main components: a base, a plurality of rails, and a plurality of strip brush elements. The plurality of rails is fastened to the base and the plurality of rails holds the strip brush elements to the base to form a brush. All three components may be made of a thermoplastic or thermoset, non-metallic material which can be either rigid or flexible to allow the resulting brush to be easily recyclable. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120304410 | CLEANING BRUSH - A cleaning brush is composed of a grip and a brush body. The grip includes a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side, a mounting portion running through the first and second lateral sides, and a retaining portion. The brush body is a spherical reticular member made of a tubular reticulum and includes a first brush portion, a second brush portion, a central portion mounted to the mounting portion, and a fastening string extending outward from the central portion. The first and second brush portions are located at the first and second lateral sides of the grip separately. The fastening string is connected with the retaining portion of the grip for limiting the relative positions of the brush body and the grip. Thus, the brush body is not subject to sliding with respect to the grip for definite touch and preferable cleaning effect. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130014338 | INTERCHANGEABLE MAKEUP BRUSHAANM Park; Hyun-JinAACI DaejeonAACO KRAAGP Park; Hyun-Jin Daejeon KR - Provided is an interchangeable makeup brush including: a plurality of brush tips fixing a brush; and a brush rod having the brush tip detachably coupled thereto, and being grasped by a hand of a user, wherein the brush tip includes a mounting protruding portion formed at a rear thereof which is inserted and coupled in the brush rod. According to the present invention, a brush tip may be attached and detached to and from a brush rod, enabling convenient use when applying makeup by selecting and mounting a required brush, and allowing only one brush rod to be provided for economical advantage and ease of portability and storage. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130305473 | Customizable Modular Brush System and Method Thereof - A system and method that utilizes modular components to form a customizable brush for different applications with ease and at a low cost. The system and method utilizes three main components: a base, a plurality of rails, and a plurality of strip brush elements. The plurality of rails is fastened to the base and the plurality of rails holds the strip brush elements to the base to form a brush. All three components may be made of a thermoplastic or thermoset, non-metallic material which can be either rigid or flexible to allow the resulting brush to be easily recyclable. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140033459 | CLEANING BRUSH - A cleaning brush is composed of a grip, a brush body, and a tightener. The grip includes a mounting portion running through first and second lateral sides and having an opening formed on a top side thereof, and a retaining portion located at third and fourth lateral sides. The brush body is a spherical reticular member formed of a tubular reticulum and includes a central portion passing through the opening and located at the mounting portion. The holds the central portion and the retaining portion for limiting the relative positions of the brush body and the grip. Thus, the brush body is not subject to sliding with respect to the grip to make the cleaning brush have definite perception of touch and preferable cleaning effect. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20160143428 | BRUSHWARE STRUCTURE - A brushware structure is detachably coupled to a brush unit that comprises a handle and a clamping frame. The handle has a body and a front end. The clamping frame includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a base end connected to the front end and a terminal end. The second frame has a pivotable end and a detachable end. The pivotable end is pivotably engaged to the terminal end, such that the detachable end can be selectively configured in or out of an assembled position by the second frame. When the detachable end is in the assembled position, the clamping frame forms a closed structure and defines a clamp opening where the brush unit is clamped in. When the engageable fixing end is detached, the clamping frame forms an open structure where the brush unit is removed. | 05-26-2016 |
| 015179000 | Rotary | 15 |
| 20080244852 | Triple-bearing bristled roller with comprehensive thread guard system - A spinning bristled roller assembly for the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner or other carpet cleaning apparatus. The roller assembly includes three bearings protected by a comprehensive thread guard system. The three bearing system, in combination with the structure of the tubular roller body and bearing housing provides an assembly having inherently improved balance characteristics that eliminate the prior need for dynamic balancing to ensure vibration-free operation. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090031516 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING A SCRUBBER BRUSH ON A MANDREL - In a first aspect, an apparatus is provided for forming a scrubber brush assembly. The apparatus includes a mandrel adapted to be inserted into a scrubber brush so as to form a scrubber brush assembly, the mandrel having: a first end; a second end; and one or more position guides adjacent at least one of the first and second ends and adapted to position a scrubber brush on the mandrel. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090199356 | Linear or disk brush material, cylindrical brush, and method of manufacturing the linear or disk brush material - A linear or disk steel brush material for a rotary brush in which the root portions of a large number of steel brush wires are inserted and fixed into a linear or ring-like steel channel having a U-shaped cross section and an opening directed to an outer peripheral side, wherein the root portions of the steel brush wires are fixed by synthetic resin to obtain a solid portion, the solid portion is fitted into the steel channel and is then latched and fixed to a latching section projected inward from the steel channel wall, and both opening edge portions of the steel channel are curved outward. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100154155 | ROTARY BASTING BRUSH - A baster includes a rotary brush applicator mounted at an end of an elongated handle. The rotary brush applicator has a pivotally mounted horizontal spindle, and a plurality of flexible applicator surfaces are affixed to the horizontal spindle. A spoon-like vessel is mounted proximate to the rotary brush applicator and has an open end and a concave closed end, such that the rotary brush is pivotally mounted within the spoon-like vessel. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110247161 | MODULE FOR SUPPORTING ROTARY BRUSHES USED IN VEHICLE-WASHING AND -DRYING MACHINES - Said module is designed to be coupled, together with other, similar modules, to a shaft of the respective rotary brush which includes strips or fringes coupled to said modules. The invention has a characteristic dismantleable structure that facilitates the mounting of the strips or fringes and also facilitates removal of the various materials for later recycling, as appropriate. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a pair of complementary components ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120198644 | CLEANER HEAD - A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance includes a rotatable agitator assembly, an agitator chamber housing the agitator assembly, and a sole plate defining a downwardly-directed opening through which debris energized by the agitator assembly enters the agitator chamber. A set of support members is located on a leading and trailing section of the sole plate, the support members extending downwardly beyond the sole plate to support the sole plate above a relatively hard floor surface. The lowermost extremities of the sets of support members are located in a first plane, and the edges of the opening are located in a second plane which is inclined upwardly relative to the first plane. The agitator assembly includes agitating members which extend outwardly from the opening beyond the second plane but within the first plane. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130333135 | Brush Core - The invention relates to an improved composite brush core ( | 12-19-2013 |
| 20160166052 | BRUSHROLL FOR VACUUM CLEANER | 06-16-2016 |
| 015180000 | Disk | 3 |
| 20080196187 | ORBITAL BRUSH FOR AN ORBITAL FLOOR BRUSH MACHINE - An orbital blush for an orbital floor brush machine is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The orbital brush includes a brush frame adapted to fit to the orbital floor brush machine, a first ring of first bristle tufts of a first length and oriented at a first angle, and a second ring of second bristle tufts of a second length and oriented at a second angle. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090260171 | BRUSH ELEMENT - A brush element for a circular brush rotatable around an axis of rotation, the brush being attachable to a frame of a sweeping machine, and including a head segment that includes a substantially flat disc assembly including a coupling system for coupling brush elements therewith. Bristles make up a bristle segment for the brush element. The bristles are coupled for an integral unit with a body segment connecting the same. The bristles are coupled with the body segment in a configuration tapering in a substantially conical manner towards one end of the body segment in its lengthwise direction as viewed from above. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20120066854 | ROTARY BRUSH WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A rotary brush for use with a surface finishing tool with a drive shaft for transmitting rotary motion to the brush. The brush is in the form of a circular disc that supports circumferentially disposed brushing elements, and includes a nut having internal threads for engagement with the drive shaft. The nut extends axially outward from each face of the disc an approximately equal distance to facilitate bi-directional mounting of the brush on the drive shaft. | 03-22-2012 |
| 015182000 | Spiral bristle mount | 4 |
| 20080307597 | UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner brushroll having a pulley with a generally circular pulley surface surrounding at least one opening located radially inward of the pulley surface, and an elongated shaft passing through the central opening. The pulley may surrounds and be captured in place by a mounting portion of the elongated shaft that is formed as continuous single structure. A mounting portion of the shaft comprising a continuous structure having a reduced cross section into which the pulley fits may be located within and on either side of the pulley's central opening. A process for making a brushroll is also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090205153 | Brushroll with Sound Reducing Features - An agitator having a hollow spindle housing with first and second ends, and one or more agitating devices projecting from the spindle housing. A first bearing retainer holds the first end of the spindle housing and a first race of a first bearing, and a second bearing retainer holds the second end of the spindle housing and a first race of a second bearing. A first agitator mount holds a second race of the first bearing, and a second agitator mount holds a second race of the second bearing. A rigid inner support may be located inside the spindle housing and connect the first and second bearing retainers together to hold the first races of the first and second bearings in axial alignment. The spindle housing may have sound reducing members to reduce the amplitude of human-audible sounds generated by the agitator. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20140196236 | AGITATOR FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - An agitator for a surface treating appliance. The agitator comprises an agitator body having an axis, and a bristle strip carried on the agitator body and extending along a central region of the agitator body and an end region of the agitator body. The bristle strip includes a plurality of bristles aligned in a row, and wherein bristles associated with the end region of the agitator extend in a direction that defines an acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the agitator. In this way, the bristles on the ends of the agitator are provided with a outwardly swept configuration that increases the effective swept width of the agitator. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20150342430 | BRUSHROLL FOR VACUUM CLEANER - A brushroll for a vacuum cleaner includes a dowel defining a central rotational axis about which the brushroll rotates, at least one bristle stiffener, a plurality of first bristles protruding from the dowel adjacent to the bristle stiffener, and a counterbalance which is positioned relative to the bristle stiffener to rotationally balance the brushroll, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the dowel is asymmetrical. | 12-03-2015 |
