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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181777 | Tearable applicator packaging The invention relates to a tearable packaging (1) for receiving at least one substance (6) and an applicator (7, 11), comprising a, for example, film-like carrier (2) in which at least one depression (4a, 4b) o... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8109387 | Device for applying flowable substances A device for applying a liquid, pasty or other flowable substance includes a pack with a receiving section comprising a wet portion for receiving the substance and a closure section defining a dry portion. The closure section is separated from the receiving section ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8074796 | Brush holder A paint brush container (10) is disclosed which includes has a base (11) and a lid (12) pivotally coupled to the base through an elongated hinge (13). The base has a bottom wall (15) with a linear array of first mounting holes (... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8061518 | Brush cover A protective brush cover is described for use with a makeup brush. In some versions, the protective brush cover comprises a body and a closing feature. In some versions the protective brush cover comprises a body, a lid, and a securing feature. In some versions, the... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7987980 | Brush glove A paintbrush protection and revitalization system includes a case having a paintbrush support shelf with graduated bristle support projections and tapered tip support therein. The case has auto-convection ports, an air induction port and a brush insertion port. The ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7882949 | Toothbrush holder apparatus The toothbrush holder apparatus houses toothbrushes under a removable cover, with each toothbrush further housed within an individual compartment, under individual cover. Push button access is provided for each separate toothbrush. Pushing a given color-coded button... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7870955 | Horizontal trough for use with concrete brooms A horizontal trough for use with a concrete broom is disclosed. The trough can be customized to fit various shapes and widths of concrete brooms. ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7823724 | Paint roller sleeve storage container A storage container for paint roller sleeve includes a set of flutes on at least two opposing sides of an interior surface of said cylinder for stabilizing a roller cover in place from rattling inside of the housing and for holding said roller cover in place when ex... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7712609 | Spring biased canister for toilet brush or plunger A canister for housing a tool such as a toilet brush or plunger and the canister has a pair of walls which pivot between an open and closed position via actuation of a platform which moves vertically within the canister upon receipt or removal of the tool therefrom.... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7637370 | Paint brush storage and tool device A paint brush storage and tool device comprises first and second cover bodies having main walls, perimeter walls and a pivotal connection for movement into and out of a closed condition to enclose the head of a paint brush between the main walls with a handle of the... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7611011 | Peroxide preservation Clean room cleaning articles such as PVA sponge brushes and pre-saturated wipers are packaged in a sealed container with a de-ionized water containing around 0.05 to 1% hydrogen peroxide. ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7540380 | Roller rest enclosure An apparatus for temporarily storage of paint roller sleeves, the roller cage, and a portion of the handle assembly. The apparatus consists of an enclosure receiving the roller sleeve, the roller cage, and a portion of the handle assembly and also fully enclosing th... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537115 | Display apparatus for implements with handles and working ends An apparatus for carrying an implement comprising a handle and a working end comprises an engagement member for releasably securing a handle to the apparatus and a receptacle positioned in substantial alignment with the engagement member. The engagement member may b... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7416080 | Apparatus for bacteria reduction The present invention is an apparatus and cosmetic brush for reducing bacteria. The apparatus includes a sterilized cosmetic brush in a re-useable enclosure, wherein the re-useable enclosure is designed to be used during the entire life span of the cosmetic brush. T... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401614 | Paint brush saver A brush saver for cleaning and preserving the useful life of a paint brush comprising a transparent body for enclosing and suspending a paint brush and a solvent in a sealed vertical orientation, and a removable top cap for engaging the handle of the paint brush and... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389892 | Dye cup A cup part with a top open for containing a dye therein is included, and comb teeth are provided side by side at an upper end surface of the cup part or an inner surface of the cup part. By utilizing the comb teeth, operations of scraping an unnecessary dye off a br... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7370383 | Brush device A brush device for cleaning an interior of a bottle includes a shaft being insertable into an interior of a bottle. Each of a plurality of bristle sets is coupled to the shaft and is positioned adjacent an end of the shaft. Each of the bristle sets is insertable int... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360650 | Multi-chambered cover for a toothbrush head and an oral hygiene product A cover for a toothbrush includes a first portion defining a first chamber and a second portion defining a second chamber, the first and second portions are joined so that the first and second portions may be moved relative to one another to expose the second chambe... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7340995 | Fruit ripening display Apparatuses and methods for ripening and displaying fruit are provided. Methods of making those apparatuses are also disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatuses and methods employ multiple platforms and other features for ripening fruit that increase fruit ripening sp... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337907 | Press-flat centrifuge tube and specimen collection assembly comprising same A centrifuge tube that is compressively flattenable by manual force exerted on opposing surfaces thereof. The centrifuge tube is formed with integral hinge elements at opposing sides thereof. The centrifuge tube of such configuration may be employed as a component o... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334680 | Modular toolbox system A toolbox having modular components for additional storage and functionality includes modular attachments that are adapted to removably fit various attachments, such as a cooler, cup holder, saw blades holder, drill bit holders, and the like. In addition, the toolbo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328793 | Plunger storage unit A plunger storage unit with a base and a cap secured to the based. The base has a handle receiving void. A handle adapter is received in the handle receiving void. The handle adapter has an inner arc and an outer arc with a land between the inner arc and outer arc. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328792 | Toilet plunger cabinet system A toilet plunger cabinet system for conveniently storing and transporting a plunger in a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing manner. The toilet plunger cabinet system includes a base for receiving a lower segment of a plunger and a cover removably connected to the b... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325675 | Adhesively-securable mirror wipe assembly A mirror wipe assembly for use in particular by dentists consists of an absorbent strip of material on a backing strip saturated with a defogging substance for transfer to the surface of the mirror used by such dentist to look within the mouth of a patient, by wipin... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316034 | Aesthetician's absorbent finger cover An absorbent protective finger cover to be worn by aestheticians to protect the surface of their skin while performing facial extractions. The finger cover comprises an inner sheath of protective elastomer material and an outer layer of absorbent material attached t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309180 | Multipurpose hygienic implement A combination back scratcher, washer, lotion warmer and applicator includes an elongated, hollow ergonomically designed shaft having a handle at an upper end and any one of a plurality of interchangeable pivotal heads at the lower end. A heated lotion tube is receiv... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7293652 | Methods and systems for packaging a product An assembly for packaging a product includes a carton having a top, a bottom, and a side extending between the top and the bottom. At least one of the top, the bottom, and the side includes a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second posi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7255704 | Skin exfoliating tool and kit A skin exfoliating tool and kit is provided wherein the tool includes an applicator wand and a drying tray. The wand features a gripping handle, a platform projecting circumferentially outward from the handle and a pliable pad attached to the platform. The wand nest... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243789 | Single patient dose medicament dispenser with applicator A unit dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a plurality of material wells is used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In an embodiment the plurality o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219459 | Strip retailer and sign holder A combination sign holder and strip retailer for provided expanded area for graphics and detailed information about products offered for sale on the strip retailer. The sign holder portion of the combination has an opening at or near the bottom thereof to accommodat... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214336 | Finger wedge foam A flexible foam wedge, designed with a finger pocket and application tip with that allows for direct support of the applicator from a finger digit particularly useful for the application of cosmetics. The foam applicator comprises a base block defining the finger op... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207437 | Airtight paint brush jacket An air tight paint brush jacket is provided which seals a wet paint brush in its wet condition from drying out until its next use. The jacket is composed of a sleeve and boot prepared from an elastomeric sheath. The sleeve provides an inverted U-shaped body having a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185759 | Rotating toilet tool holder A toilet tool storage device for providing accessible and transportable storage for a tool having an implement and a handle is disclosed. The device includes a first shell and a second shell. The first shell has an inner surface defining a receptacle sized to house ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185386 | Paintbrush with interchangeable bristle head A paintbrush has a handle separable from a bristle head so that different bristle heads may easily be interchanged for different painting applications or used without a handle. The handle is also hollow and stores a sash brush for detail use. A cleaning wand is prov... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7160689 | Pretreatment instrument of saliva and pretreatment method of saliva In a pretreatment instrument and a pretreatment method of saliva, used for identification and quantitation of Streptococcus mutans in saliva by the immunochromatographic method utilizing an antigen-antibody reaction, the instrument includes a swab and a mixin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156476 | Apparatus for in-wall storage of a toilet plunger Apparatus for storing and concealing a toilet plunger in a bathroom wall. The storage apparatus comprises restraint means for compressing the toilet plunger cup or bulb and retaining it in a compressed state. In a preferred embodiment, the plunger cup or bulb is com... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152735 | Cover for a recyclable container A removable cover for a container and a container having the removable cover. The cover may be adapted with an opening to enable wire to pass through the cover with the cover disposed on the container. The container may be adapted to be lifted by inserting a fork, o... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7143892 | Hanger for jewelry and the like A hanger for jewelry includes a substrate having first and second end portions and first and second interior portions, the first end portion being foldable relative to the first interior portion, the second end portion being foldable relative to the second interior ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140061 | System for preserving paintbrush bristles A system and method for protecting bristles that includes a sleeve sized and shaped to be slideably received over a handle attached to the bristles, the sleeve formed of breathable material to facilitate drying of the bristles, and the sleeve formed of rigid materia... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124894 | Disposable oral care device A multi-purpose toothbrush for promoting oral hygiene includes an elongated shaft having a brushing section that includes a plurality of bristles extending radially outwardly therefrom. The brushing section is coated with a predetermined quantity of a tooth-cleaning... | 10/24/2006 |
