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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075215 | Device and method for applying a product A device configured to apply a product may include a receptacle defining an inside space configured to contain a product to be applied and an applicator element fixed to the receptacle. The device may include a cap configured to close the receptacle. The device may ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8047736 | 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 di... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7438490 | Container and applicator unit A container and applicator unit, in particular test unit, comprises a container for a cosmetic. An applicator top is placed thereon, having an applicator that stands out from the top in a principal sense of extension. The applicator, at least by sections, is rotatio... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431530 | Toothbrush methods and apparatus A toothbrush includes a handle that is sized and configured for grasping, and a head that is provided with bristles. The head may be removed from the handle and replaced. Toothpaste may be contained in the head and forced into the bristles. The handle and a number o... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7021850 | Five-surface cleaning brush A five-surface cleaning brush comprises a seat having a top surface, a front surface, an inclined surface connected the top surface and the front surface; and two lateral surfaces; and a plurality of hair beams which are formed on the top surface, front surface, inc... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6969210 | Multi-lumen applicator implements and application method A fluid material is applied to a surface by an applicator implement shown in the form of a brush having a stem and an applicator in the form of bristles supplied with the fluid material through an array of relatively small diameter lumens extending along the stem of... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6951430 | Rucksack applicator device The invention relates to a device for applying flowing media to a surface. Said device comprises a container for the media with at least one opening which is located above the surface and can be deaerated and a mopping or applicator device which is attached to a han... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6920662 | Cleaning brush for medical devices A brush for in situ cleaning of one or more passageways defined by a medical device. The brush includes a NiTiNOL shaft attached to a fill section by way of a proximal connector sleeve that is resistance welded to the fill section and the shaft. The fill section is ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6799916 | Rucksack applicator device The invention relates to a device for applying flowing media to a surface. Said device comprises a container for the media with at least one opening which is located above the surface and can be deaerated and a mopping or applicator device which is attached to a han... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6769828 | Chewable toothbrush A chewable toothbrush includes a pliable bristle anchor, bristles attached to the bristle anchor, and a handle attached to the bristle anchor. In one embodiment, the bristle anchor includes a cavity that holds a material such as toothpaste or mouthwash. When the too... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6602013 | Chewable toothbrush A chewable toothbrush includes a pliable bristle anchor, bristles attached to the bristle anchor, and a handle attached to the bristle anchor. In one embodiment, the bristle anchor includes a cavity that holds a material such as toothpaste or mouthwash. W... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6575651 | Food basting device Described is a device that is useful for basting food products in the cooking process. More specifically, the device is useful by providing variable fluid flow capabilities to food product basting appliances. The food basting device comprises two separate... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6550998 | Rucksack applicator device The invention relates to a device for applying flowing media to a surface. Said device comprises a container (1) for the media with at least one opening (2, 3) which is located above the surface and can be deaerated and a mopping or applicator device (5) ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6533482 | Cosmetic article having improved dispensing structure Disclosed is a cosmetic article having an improved dispensing structure, which compactly combines liquid cosmetic product with an applicator used for applying the liquid cosmetic product. The cosmetic article includes a housing being in the form of a case... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6500483 | Method and device for applying sealant to component A method for applying a sealant to a component, in which the sealant is applied to a part of or the entirety of a sealing surface of the component, comprises the steps of: disposing in the sealant, an abutting member approximately in parallel to a surface... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6315481 | Self-contained cleaning system including integral bottle A cleaning system utilized a bottle having an integrally formed handle in conjunction with connection section, including a pump, leading to an integral brush to provide for an integral single piece cleaning system wherein the handle for the bottle serves ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6270277 | Applicator An applicator comprising a container containing an application liquid and an applicator member of the application liquid held to an opening provided in part of the container, wherein the applicator member comprises an application face material and a cover... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6227744 | Liquid dispensing apparatus for cleaning implements A liquid dispensing mechanism contained in a handle of a cleaning implement. The handle includes internal upper and lower valve assemblies sealably mounted within the handle to provide an air tight chamber therebetween for holding liquid. The upper valve ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6220772 | Fluid-dispensing and refilling system for a power toothbrush A pump used in a power toothbrush for fluid delivery to the bristles. The pump moves fluid provided to it to a dispensing valve located in the brushhead. The pump includes a pump chamber with a piston ball located therein. The piston ball moves within the... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6170108 | Electric back scrubber brush An electric back brush for providing an invigorating scrub comprising an elongated arm having one end attached to a handle and the other end attached to a head assembly. The length and shape of the elongated arm is selected to permit self-administration t... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6036389 | Combination basting brush and container cap A combination fluid container cap and basting brush assembly includes a cap member having a circular top wall with a continuous side wall perpendicularly depending therefrom. The cap member may be threadedly coupled with a conventional fluid container. On... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6010266 | Applicator system for fluid cosmetic material A cosmetic applicator system including a container for storing a fluid cosmetic material such as eyeliner, and an applicator having a hollow stem formed with a reservoir, a felt applicator tip with a body portion inserted in the distal end of the stem, an... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5865556 | Brush for the application of a liquid, pasty or powdery product such as mascara A brush for applying a given kind of material is disclosed. The brush has an operative portion consisting of a tube split along at least one generatrix and containing at least one insert surrounded by flexible filaments held in place by means of a sleeve,... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5860522 | Holder for toothbrush and toothpaste A portable toothbrush case, suitable for use away from home, contains separate compartments for storage of a toothbrush and toothpaste. The compartments are separated by a central partition with a hole that allows toothpaste to flow from its storage space... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5755241 | Applicator for applying fluid An applicator primarily for applying colorants and other treatments to hair includes a container to which is mounted, preferably releasably, a reservoir for the treatment fluid, the reservoir being provided with at least two, and preferably between six an... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5702194 | Cleaner Water flow through the main body and a cover of a cleaner is regulated by a flow guide having an L-shaped flow groove which permits water flow through the cleaner to be selectively terminated or directed through either a straight outlet for direct contact... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5423621 | Garbage disposal cleaning device A garbage disposal cleaning device having a foldable and/or compressible splatter-guard to shield and prevent splattering of liquid and solid material when the device is being used. The handle of the garbage disposal cleaning device can be bent to make ro... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5403107 | Cleaning device particularly for printed circuit boards The cleaning device includes a squeeze-bottle with a spout and a brush extending from the spout. A flow restrictor prevents cleaning fluid from being dispersed from the spout to the brush until the bottle is squeezed. The flow restrictor is formed simply ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5387046 | Applying implement having an application tip shiftable independently of a valve member An applying implement including: a main body having an application fluid storage; a head cylinder having a front end portion having an opening, a rear end portion having a communication hole communicating to the application fluid storage, and a tapered po... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5269615 | Grip cleaning device A grip cleaning device is disclosed for removing debris, sweat and/or other foreign matter from the grip material on athletic equipment such as golf clubs, rackets of all kinds and handle grips on bikes and the like. The device includes tufts with working... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5222939 | Instrument and associated method for applying biologically effective composition during surgery A laparoscopic instrument comprises a receptacle for storing a predetermined amount of a biologically active composition, a mechanical ejector operatively connected to the receptacle for ejecting the predetermined amount of the biologically active composi... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5078526 | Toothbrush and dispenser apparatus An apparatus wherein an elongate, coaxially aligned housing is defined by a first chamber mounting a floor adjacent a lower terminal end of the housing, with the floor including a chamber floor underlying the floor, and a removable lid for rotatably mount... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4983060 | Appliance for the treatment of textile floor coverings A manually operated appliance for the treatment of textile floor coverings with a foaming cleaning liquid, comprising a shaft-like handle with a bristled cleaning element attached thereto, a container for cleaning liquid replaceably mounted on the handle ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4963046 | Toothbrush A toothbrush comprises a grip portion and a brush base portion having bristles implanted thereon. The bristles each have a spherical tip. The grip portion has a storage chamber for a fluid material. A communicating passage through which the fluid material... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4913175 | Liquid-applying tip assembly In a liquid-applying tip assembly in which the liquid-applying member is pushed to operate the valve to allow the liquid to flow to the liquid-applying member, the liquid-applying member is a plastic member which comprises: a plurality of ribs extending r... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4875602 | Self-contained liquid dispensing device A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a self-contained source of fluid normally isolated within a reservoir bulb which is deformable to initially rupture a membrane allowing the fluid to be forced in an axial direction through a shaft bore to saturate a ... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4856925 | Device for fixing applicator onto coating instrument The present invention offers a device for fixing a writing or coating member in a writing or coating tool for a liquid composition, such as a writing brush, comprising a main body with a hole having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of a p... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4828420 | Interdental tooth cleaning appliance Disclosed is an interdental tooth cleaning appliance for use in cleaning a space formed between adjacent teeth. In order to clean more effectively as compared with a known appliance, the cross-sectional shape of the bristles as seen in a plane perpendicul... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4795286 | Pen tip structure A pen tip structure comprises (1) an elongated stem which defines a cylindrical outer surface and a flat end surface, the flat end surface including one or more grooves which extend from the cylindrical outer surface radially inwardly towards a center poi... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4764046 | Fluid storing member and its fluid outlet opening/closing mechanism A fluid outlet opening/closing mechanism and a fluid storing member equipped with this mechanism including a valve seat having a portion formed of a magnetic material, housed in the fluid storing member and adapted to be attached to an outlet portion of t... | 08/16/1988 |
