Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7950865 | Packaging and applicator device The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device comprising: a reservoir containing at least one composition for application; an applicator element that is secured to the reservoir at least during application; an applicator-element holder; and a su... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7645086 | Delivery tip for flowable materials A delivery tip for flowable materials with bristles extending therefrom. The tip is a cannula with a tapered outlet and features a bristle bundle with a binding disk that interfaces with the cannula at some point within the cannula but has a smaller cross-section th... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7337785 | Device and method for applying product to keratinous fibers The present application relates to a device for applying a product to keratinous fibers. The applicator comprises an untwisted support defining a longitudinal axis. A first plurality of bristles is arranged in a first sheet and attached to the support. A second plur... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7318683 | Cosmetic case A cosmetic case is structured such that a rotary body (3) having a brush (2) attached thereto is installed to rotate to the upper side of a tube-type case (1) for accommodating liquid cosmetic by an insertion body (4) such that the cosmet... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309185 | Twist up pen type dispenser with brush applicator A twist up pen type dispenser comprising a brush applicator that is capable of receiving material from a reservoir. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306392 | Water irrigated and articulated showerhead attachments An irrigated personal care structure defined by a resilient, hollow handle terminating in a mounting interface conformed to selectively engage a transverse razor head provided with a slot wherein razor blades are mounted and exposed to the water flow conveyed throug... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7261486 | Cleaning brush A cleaning brush includes a rod, at least one cleaning cloth unit, and at least one plastic wire. The rod includes a passageway, a plurality of water outlets, and a water inlet. The passageway extends longitudinally in the rod and is in communication with the water ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7232310 | Interproximal squirt brush An interproximal squirt brush includes a solution container having a compressible solution chamber for containing a washing solution and a nozzle head having an opening, and a brush head including a brush arm and a brush member. The brush arm has a brush portion and... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223036 | Auto loading and auto dampening cleaning apparatus An auto loading and auto dampening cleaning apparatus which comprises a base sweeping pad, a fluid reservoir superimposed over said sweeping pad which defines a slit between the two, a handle having a fork shaped frame which is rotateably attached to the sweeping pa... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7201527 | Twist up pen type dispenser with brush applicator A twist up pen type dispenser comprising a brush applicator that is capable of receiving material from a reservoir. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7156105 | Applicator, device, and method An applicator for applying a product to hair may include a support not including a twisted wire and at least one through hole extending through the support. The at least one through hole may have a non-constant cross-section. The applicator may also include a tuft o... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7040830 | Soap dispensing apparatus A fluid-dispensing kitchen apparatus has a body including a fluid reservoir and a handle, the reservoir being closed by an end plate which is welded to the body and is, in turn, latched to a cleaning medium block. An embodiment has a resilient tab on the block engag... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6932603 | Interproximal squirt brush An interproximal squirt brush includes a squeezable bottle having a solution cavity for containing a washing solution and a nozzle head having an opening, and a brush head including a brush arm and a brush member. The brush arm has a brush portion and a resilient po... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932604 | Interproximal squirt brush An interproximal squirt brush includes a solution container having a compressible solution chamber for containing a washing solution and a nozzle head having an opening, and a brush head including a brush arm and a brush member. The brush arm has a brush portion and... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6893183 | Implements for cleaning, polishing or sanding An implement for cleaning, polishing, sanding or other rubbing action which comprises a hollow handle (2) adapted to accommodate a cleaning fluid, polish, lubricant or other fluid and having a head (1) to which the fluid may be dispensed from the handl... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6595712 | Wash brush system with removable head A wash brush (10) having a handle (11) securely coupleable with a cleaning head (13) by a ratchet-like coupling mechanism (12), and including a flowpath control mechanism (22) operable to direct and control a stream of liquid to the brush head area. A con... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6547880 | Fluid applicator tip An applicator tip (10) for applying fluid to the surface of an object is disclosed. The applicator tip (10) has a base (13) formed of thermoplastic material having a first surface and a second surface. At least one aperture (25) extends through the base. ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6488432 | Wash brush system with removable head A wash brush (10) having a handle (11) securely coupleable with a cleaning head (13) by a ratchet-like coupling mechanism (12), and including a flowpath control mechanism (22) operable to direct and control a stream of liquid to the brush head area. A con... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6457894 | Kwik-snapp cap & brush This product is a specially designed squeeze bottle cap with an attachment sauce brush that snaps into place in the cap. The cap is designed with an o-ring type of seal that allows the brush to snap in place with its groove at the end of the tube. This ca... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6435750 | Cleaning brush with disposable cleaning member A cleaning brush having a handle assembly and biodegradable cleaning member. The handle assembly is substantially a hollow cylinder housing a flexible container for a cleaning liquid and further including a cannula for dispensing liquid. The handle assemb... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6425705 | Ratchet mechanism for connecting a cleaning head to a handle A ratchet-like coupling mechanism (20) for releaseably coupling a cleaning head (22) to a handle (24). The mechanism (20) comprises a handle adaptor (28); a sleeve (30); an engagement arm (32); and an engagement wheel (34). Where a liquid delivering handl... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6425701 | Liquid dispensing handle A dispensing handle applicator (10) is disclosed comprising a handle housing (16) having an internal fluid reservoir (68) and a through- passageway (94) through which fluid may be dispensed; and a base plate member (14) having an applicator surface (12) o... | 07/30/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6270278 | Spray nozzle attachment with interchangeable heads A spray nozzle attachment with a hollow tubular body for mounting on the spray nozzle and interchangeable cleaning heads for removable mounting on the body. The heads may include different cleaning tools, such as a brush, a scouring pad, or a bottle clean... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6250833 | Soap-dispensing kitchen brush A fluid-dispensing kitchen brush has a body including a fluid reservoir and a handle, the reservoir being closed by an end plate which is ultrasonically welded to the body and is, in turn, latched to a bristle block by means of resilient fingers on the bl... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6053179 | Brush for the application of a liquid pasty or powdery product such as mascara The present invention relates to an improved brush for the application of a liquid, pasty or powdery product. The brush has an active portion comprised of a split tube which houses an insert disposed therein. The insert is configured like a split cylinder... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6019537 | Accessory cleaning system for kitchen faucet hose spray An improved hand-held hose spray for kitchen faucets includes interchangeable cleaning accessories for providing scouring, scrubbing, wiping and rinsing functions in the cleansing of kitchen articles and utensils concurrent with the operation and manipula... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5988912 | Cleaning equipment A cleaning equipment includes a brush head having a body portion formed with a dovetail groove at an opposite side thereof and a plurality of holes close to one side of the dovetail groove, an adapter having a tubular member formed with an axial outlet wh... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5988924 | Car washing device A car washing device includes an assembly of brushes such as sponge brushes or other equivalents composed of bristles or cloth attached to the front side of a brush body. A hose joint is provided near the hand grip of the brush body for introducing clean ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984555 | Dual toilet brush A dual toilet brush (10) comprising an elongate handle (12). A first brush head (14) is connected to a first end of the elongate handle (12) for cleaning an interior surface (16) of a bowl (18) of a toilet (20). A second brush head (22) is connected to an... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5888002 | Disposable toilet brush A new concept toilet cleaning system that, in its preferred embodiment, includes a low cost disposable cleaning brush that is preconditioned with a detergent and disinfectant cleaning agent on its bristles is presented. The cleaning agent may take a dried... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5885019 | Scrubber attachment for spray bottle A scrubber attachment is provided for a spray bottle which includes a spray nozzle. The scrubber attachment includes a base member which includes a top side, a bottom side, and a communication channel extending through the base member from the top side to... | 03/23/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5466081 | Material application with ejectable head An applicator for cosmetics such as mascara, including a handle in the form of a cap for closing the mouth of a cosmetics container and a stem projecting from the cap with a brush or like applicator head at its distal end for insertion in the container, w... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5452961 | Cleaning apparatus with a cleaning agent dispensing device A cleaning apparatus includes a body defining a water conduit in an underside thereof for receiving water therein, a cleaning member mounted on an underside of the body for cleaning articles and communicating with the water conduit, a cap mounted on an up... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5439014 | Toothbrush with toothpaste reservoir A toothbrush is provided with a hollow interior cavity adapted to contain liquid dentifrice therein. The toothbrush includes a plurality of minute air apertures for equalizing the air pressure within the cavity and at least one dispensing hole in the bris... | 08/08/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5366310 | Toothbrush with slide in supply A toothbrush comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle has a recess disposed in the first end that includes at least one pair of grooves. The grooves increase in width from the first end to the second end. A container has a parame... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5333627 | Dispenser device for human hair A container 3 contains fluid to be applied to human hair. A plunger 5 is movably mounted in the container 3 and moves the fluid towards a dispenser and of the housing. An expulsion base is mounted on the dispenser end of the housing. This expulsion base d... | 08/02/1994 |
