| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 401282000 | Including feeder | 32 |
| 20090136285 | Structural Arrangement for a Fluid-Dispensing Power Toothbrush - The fluid-dispensing power toothbrush includes a selected toothbrush architecture, generally, a handle portion, a head portion which is removable from the handle portion and a fluid-dispensing system which is removable with the head portion. The fluid-dispensing portion includes a pump and a fluid reservoir, with the reservoir being removable from the pump. The entire reservoir extends down along an exterior surface of the handle, below the lower edge of the head portion. A cover member overlies and mates with the handle, covering the reservoir when the cover member is in a closed position. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090162133 | Spout assembly for a replaceable fluid reservoir used in personal care appliances - A spout assembly for a fluid reservoir used in a personal care appliance includes an upper spout portion ( | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100003068 | Cover Structure for Enclosing a Removeable Fluid-Dispensing Reservoir Between the Cover and an Exterior Surface of a Toothbrush - A cover member for a fluid-dispensing power toothbrush which includes a handle portion, a head portion and a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system includes a fluid reservoir which is positioned to extend substantially entirely along an outer surface of the handle portion in operation of the toothbrush. The cover member is pivotally attached to the handle and is configured to overlay and mate with a portion of the handle and to form the exterior surface of the lower portion of the toothbrush when the cover member is in a closed position. The cover member is configured relative to the outer surface of the handle to define an open space therebetween, to accommodate the fluid reservoir when the cover member is in its closed position, the fluid reservoir being accessible for removal when the cover member is in its open position. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100239359 | Basting Brush with Reservoir Applicator - A device for transferring viscous liquids includes a handle removably coupled to a brush head, said brush head comprising a plurality of flexible bristles and an integral reservoir which allows for dispensing of liquids directly to the bristles while the baster is in use without the need for repeated dipping or coating. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100316434 | OVER CAP BRUSH FOR DISPENSING BOTTLE - An over cap brush for a squeeze dispensing bottle comprising a body injection molded as a single piece, the body being formed of a relatively soft elastomeric material, the body including a circular end wall, a generally cylindrical skirt at an outer periphery of the end wall defining a central axis and extending in one direction along the axis, the end wall having a central through hole and an outer face with a multitude of bristles distributed about the hole and extending axially from said face in a direction opposite the one direction, the skirt being of sufficient length so as to extend along the threads of a screw-on cap to retain the over cap brush on the cap by frictionally engaging the exterior of the skirt of the cap while the cap is disposed on a squeeze dispensing bottle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110070016 | WATER PUMP TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush for cleaning teeth includes a body defining an internal fluid reservoir, a plurality of bristles supported at a base portion by the body, a passage extending from the internal fluid reservoir to at least one opening adjacent the base portion of the plurality of bristles, and a manually operated pump disposed in fluid flow communication between the internal fluid reservoir and the passage for transferring fluid from the internal fluid reservoir to the at least one opening in the base portion between the bristles. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110170941 | Hinged Door One for All Toothbrush and Dispenser - A hinged door dispensing toothbrush includes a localized toothpaste filled reservoir comprising only the top quarter (or one fifth ⅕) of the toothbrush. No piston is required. The toothpaste is filled and localized directly behind the bristles for easy application. A hinged door located proximately behind the bristles doubles as both plunger to communicate the toothpaste on the bristles through a hole(s) near the bristles and as a loading device revealing an open chamber or magazine for loading toothpaste pellets. After loading the tooth paste pellets in the toothbrush and closing the hinged door, application of toothpaste onto the bristles occurs by pressing the hinged door plunger forcing toothpaste onto the bristles. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110176857 | TOOTHBRUSH INCLUDING A MIXED CARTRIDGE ENABLING AUTOMATIC INJECTION - The invention relates to a toothbrush having a traditional shape, which is novel in that it includes a soft or hard exchangeable handle that supplies toothpaste and mouthwash in a single movement so that said dental care products reach the surface of the bristles following a single one-handed movement. The upper part of the brush contains an inner distribution channel which conveys the content to the bristles in such a way that the toothpaste supply system is automated. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110206445 | Direct application brush having flow regulator assembly - A brush assembly simultaneously separately controllably releases a fluid and liquid solution directly onto a surface, such as a coat of an animal during grooming, or onto an inanimate surface such as an exterior surface of a land vehicle. The brush assembly includes a molded brush having a plurality of apertures for fluid delivery, preferably water, as well as a secondary aperture for delivery of a liquid solution, such as soap, shampoo, or other treatments. At least one base plate with grooming implementations, such as bristles or a sponge may be interchangeably attached to the brush base. An ergonomical handle is provided having a palm conforming top and finger indentation sides constructed to form an internal cavity. The ergonomical handle is ambidextrous in nature for interchangeable left and right handedness. A center cylinder is located within the ergonomical handle and includes a bladder which aligns with the mid portion of the brush base for fluid delivery from a flow regulator. A secondary cylinder is located within the internal cavity of the ergonomical handle and includes a secondary bladder which aligns with the secondary aperture of the brush base for liquid solution delivery in response to pressing a release button. A closure member is provided that can be moved to an open or closed configuration to release or prevent, respectively, dispensing of the liquid solution. The fluid and liquid solution are separately but contemporaneously delivered directly to the surface during grooming. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120121316 | HIGH CLEANING DENTIFRICE COMPOSITIONS - A dentifrice composition containing minor amounts of relatively small particle size high cleaning abrasives, without oral care actives. The dentifrice may be encapsulated and optionally, positioned on the head of a toothbrush. Use of the dentifrice provides a small amount of high cleaning abrasive to the teeth, and has stain removal efficacy. In one aspect, a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable carrier and 1 to 10 wt % abrasive, such that the total amount of abrasive delivered per application is 2 mg to 8 mg, the abrasive having a weight mean particle size in the range of 3 to 7 μm, with at least 90% of the particles by weight having a size below 16 μm, and wherein the composition does not contain an oral care active. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120189372 | PORTABLE WASHING DEVICE - A portable wash device includes an elongated shaft having a water inlet unit on one end and one or more rotating brush pads on the other end. The brush pads are rotated by a motor under instruction from a control handle. The device also includes a detergent reservoir for combining cleaning solution with water for projection by a nozzle, and an adjustable spray device for allowing a user to manually direct water to an object. A spray shield is located near to the brushes to prevent water and debris from impacting a user while operating the device. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120251223 | PAINTING DEVICE WITH A MANUAL SUCTION CYLINDER - A painting device with a manual suction cylinder is provided with a connecting cavity or a connecting cylinder at each of its guiding pipe, brush heads and handle, with the connecting cylinder and the connecting cavity, the guiding pipe, the handle and the brush head are allowed to be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily, and a single handle of the present invention can be used to easily connect different types of brush heads without having the conventional problem that the conventional brush heads must have its own handle. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130236232 | POWERED PAINTING SYSTEM - A painting system comprises a pressurized paint canister and a pressure fed paint brush or powered paint roller connectable to the pressurized paint canister. The canister includes a paint reservoir, a self-sealing gas pressure fitting in fluid communication with the paint reservoir and configured to be connected to a gas pressure source, a paint outlet in fluid communication with the paint reservoir, and a removable cap for filling the paint reservoir with paint. The brush assembly includes a main body having a handle and a brush stock and a bristle bundle secured in the brush stock. A plurality of fluid distribution members extend into the bristle assembly and are multidirectionally flexible such that the distribution members flex substantially freely with the flex of the bristles in any direction. The fluid distribution members prevent paint flow when in an unflexed state and allow flow onto the bristles only when flexed. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140348569 | BRUSH, IN PARTICULAR TOOTHBRUSH, AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to a brush, specifically a toothbrush, a head part with a cleaning structure that includes bristles, a hand part and a neck part, a cavity of at least one outlet opening for an active substance being located in the head or neck part. In one embodiment, the cavity incorporates an active substance element, which contains the active substance in a carrier material and releases said substance in a controlled manner when it comes into contact with water. In another embodiment, the cavity is adapted to the shape of an active substance element by means of defined external contours. Volume of the cavity is 1-2 times and no more than 4 times greater than the volume of the active substance element, ensuring that the latter is surrounded by water during use. This allows the active substance to be metered and ensures that the brush is easy to use. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20170231379 | Oral Care Implement | 08-17-2017 |
| 401283000 | Porous feeder | 3 |
| 20100104353 | Paint Applicator - A paint applicator includes a hollow handle defining a paint-entry passage, and a housing connected to the handle and having a first wall, and a second wall cooperating with the first wall to define a paint chamber that communicates fluidly with the paint-entry passage. The second wall has a plurality of first paint exit holes communicating fluidly with the paint chamber. A non-permeable resilient body covers the second wall, and includes a plurality of second paint exit holes aligned respectively with the first paint exit holes. A permeable foamed body covers the non-permeable resilient body. A brush layer is attached to the permeable foamed body, and is composed of a plurality of bristles. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20140119809 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having an internal reservoir. In one embodiment, the invention can be a toothbrush comprising: a handle having an internal reservoir containing an oral care fluid; a head coupled to the handle; an applicator located on the head; a partition member positioned within the internal reservoir that divides the internal reservoir into a storage chamber and an overflow chamber; a passageway extending through the partition member from the storage chamber to the overflow chamber, the passageway terminating as a first opening in a first surface of the partition member and as a second opening in a second surface of the partition member; and a wick member having a first end in fluid communication with the applicator and a second end terminating in an end surface that abuts the second surface of the partition member to prohibit axial movement of the wick member in a first axial direction. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20150117933 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - A cosmetic applicator is disclosed. A seat has a ventilation channel extending through an outer surface. An adjusting member is disposed in a sleeve and has several adjusting plates, an axial hole, and a gap formed in the adjusting plates and communicating the hole with the ventilation channel. A core extends through the hole, absorbs liquid cosmetic from a cartridge and defines a communicating channel with the adjusting member. The ventilation channel, the gap and the communicating channel define an air passage. The cartridge, the core and a bristle member define a liquid passage. Air is introduced into the cartridge through the air passage after the liquid cosmetic flows out of the cartridge through the liquid passage. | 04-30-2015 |
| 401286000 | Feeder terminates among tool elements | 5 |
| 20090092439 | BRUSH APPLICATOR FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER - A brush applicator is adapted to be mounted to a liquid container and includes a brush unit, a hollow holding member, and a liquid discharging member. The brush unit includes a bristle-mounting seat and a plurality of bristles mounted on the bristle-mounting seat. The liquid discharging member is in the form of a single piece, and includes a base portion adapted to be received in the liquid container, and a tubular portion extending from the base portion through the bristle-mounting seat into the bristles. The liquid discharging member defines a fluid path extending through the base portion and the tubular portion. The hollow holding member is sleeved fittingly on the bristle-mounting seat and the base portion, and has a constricted open end for extension of the bristles therethrough. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100111591 | Delivery Tip for Flowable Materials - The present invention is a delivery tip for flowable materials with bristles or fibers extending therefrom. The tip is a cannula with a tapered outlet and features a bristle or fiber bundle with a binding restriction member that interfaces with the cannula at some point within the cannula but has a smaller cross-sectional area for flow passage than the cannula at that point. The bristle or fiber bundle extends out of the tapered outlet. The delivery tip is provided means to connect to a material reservoir with flowable material. When positive pressure is applied to the reservoir, material then will flow through the cannula, around the restriction member, into the bristles or fibers and out the outlet for distribution to a desired surface. | 05-06-2010 |
| 401287000 | Plural feeder terminals | 1 |
| 20160192768 | PORTED BRUSH APPLICATION | 07-07-2016 |
| 401288000 | Encompassed by confining means for tool elements | 2 |
| 20090279939 | Liquid Dispenser - A liquid dispenser includes: a deformable container confining a fluid-storing space and having an open end defining an opening; an outer sleeve secured to the open end, extending into the fluid-storing space, and having an inner wall formed with a recess; an inner sleeve extending into the outer sleeve, defining an inner space, rotatable about an axis relative to the outer sleeve between first and second angular positions, and formed with a through-hole in fluid communication with the recess when the inner sleeve is disposed at the first angular position and not in fluid communication with the recess when the inner sleeve is disposed at the second angular position; and a brush-mounting seat extending into the inner sleeve. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120134738 | INTERNALLY FED APPLICATOR - An internally fed applicator for applying a fluid is provided having a closure piece for a preferable locking fixing of the applicator of a dispensing apparatus and having an internally hollow lip section connected to the closure piece in a fluid conducting manner, which lip section has, at least one of its borders which bound its free outlet, a bristle stock made of bristles injection molded at the lip section each having a diameter of ≦0.8 mm to which bristle stock the supplied fluid is delivered via the lip section. | 05-31-2012 |
| 401289000 | Attached or attachable to conduit supply means | 6 |
| 20080199244 | Portable Conversion Washing Device - A portable conversion washing device includes a pole, a brush support having a soap container, a brush, and a soap dispensing device that has a soap plug that plugs a dispensing opening, an actuator that moves the soap plug away from the dispensing opening whereby soap is dispensed out of the soap container, and a return device that moves the soap plug back to the dispensing opening. The washing device also includes a running water supply device having a first pipe connected to a running water supply hose, a second pipe that is in fluid communication with the first pipe, an angle adjusting device that adjust the angle between the first pipe and the second pipe. The second pipe has a tapered water conduit, a water flow plug that is moved along the conduit, and a water flow shaft that moves the water flow plug within the conduit. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080199245 | Window cleaning apparatus with deionization cartridge - The invention, an apparatus for cleaning surfaces such as windows, connects to a water source, and uses a portable cylindrical deionized water unit, a garden hose, a replaceable ion exchange resin cartridge, a brush pole system, and a second hose. The cylindrical deionized water unit has an inlet opening, an outlet opening, first and second separate interior chambers; and a valve with first and second positions. The valve at the first position directs water flow through the inlet opening into the first chamber and out through the outlet opening. The valve at the second position directs the water flow through the second chamber and out through the outlet opening. A garden hose connects the inlet opening to the water source. A replaceable ion exchange resin cartridge fits into the second chamber. The brush pole system uses: a hollow pole with an inlet portal, an outlet portal, and a brush. A second hose with a first end that connects to the outlet opening of the cylindrical deionized water unit; and the second hose with a second end connects to the inlet portal of the hollow pole. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080219751 | Toothbrush with toothpaste in handle - A toothbrush having a hollow threaded tube that is threadably attached to a tube of toothpaste. The toothbrush has a hollow tube with a closed top end head portion. The head portion has a plurality of apertures and bristles on one side and a filling cavity with flexible membrane on the opposing side of the head. The toothbrush has a rigid member flexibly attached to the hollow tube so that the rigid member is generally adjacent the tube of toothpaste in operation. A cap is releaseably attached to the rigid member and can be used as a rinse cup. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090060628 | Flow-Through Type Washing Device - A flow-through type washing device includes a connecting tube assembly, a brush assembly and a handle assembly connected to the connecting tube assembly. The handle assembly includes a tubular handle that defines a fluid passage and that has a disc fitting tubular end, a partition disc non-rotatably fitted to the disc fitting tubular end and having a port such that a valve is operated to engage and disengage from the port, and a tubular tightening member with an inner threaded surface. The inner threaded surface is threadedably engaged with an outer threaded surface of the handle to bring an annular shoulder of the tightening member to abut against the partition disc so as to counteract a pressing force applied to the partition disc when the valve is moved to engage the port. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090263177 | LIQUID DISPENSING BRUSH ASSEMBLY FOR A FLOOR SCRUBBER - A floor scrubber that includes a housing having a plurality of brush assemblies mounted therein. Each brush assembly is connected to a liquid supply by a tube. A disperser is mounted on each brush assembly and cleaning liquid flows from the liquid supply onto the disperser. As the brush assembly is rotated, the disperser rotates in unison with the assembly and the cleaning liquid is dispersed onto the bristles and onto the floor surface to be cleaned. The disperser includes a plurality of fins that aid in propelling the cleaning fluid onto the bristles. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20140234011 | Fluid Application Device - A method and apparatus for applying a viscous fluid onto a surface. An applicator associated with an extension member may be positioned over the surface using a robotic operator. The extension member may be configured to maintain a selected distance between the applicator and a fluid source for the viscous fluid. The viscous fluid may be dispensed from the fluid source to the applicator. The viscous fluid may be applied onto the surface using the applicator. | 08-21-2014 |
| 401291000 | Perforated support | 3 |
| 20090052977 | Brush with cartridge storage and cartridge content dispensing feature | 02-26-2009 |
| 20140099154 | FLEXIBLE HANDLE LIQUID DISPENSER WITH ROTATING BRUSH HEAD - A dispenser, liquid applicator with a flexible (hand-manipulated) gripping end and a second brush head end with rotatable bristles. It further includes an elongated central chamber into which may be added soap, shampoo, cleaner or another liquid/lotion for dispensing through a plurality of apertures in the brush head end. Rotation of the brush head bristles can be accomplished electrically (via a battery powered motor mechanism) or by the passage of water into and through the applicator's handle element. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20160066673 | Hair Dye Applicator - A hair dye applicator operable to assist a user in the application of hair dye to the hair on a human head. The hair dye applicator includes a body that has a handle portion and a brush assembly. The brush assembly includes a lower portion that has alternating rows of rigid comb bristles and brushes. The brush assembly further includes and upper portion having a hair dye assembly with an upper section and a lower section. The upper section and lower section of the hair dye assembly are operably coupled and form an interior volume configured to store hair dye therein. The upper section is movable with respect to the lower section wherein the downward vertical movement of the upper section facilitates the evacuation of hair dye from the interior volume. A piston coupled to the upper section is operable to move hair dye through a plurality of apertures. | 03-10-2016 |
