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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136194 | Disposable finger mounted instrument cleaner A disposable finger mounted instrument cleaner (2) of the type having a semi-circumferential protective body (4) with a swiping expanse (6) to generously occlude lateral and extensor aspects of a finger and a tapered gripping coil (10) to... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7971308 | Golf grip cleaning and rinsing device A grip cleaning and rising devices includes a dual tubular body having a closed lower end for holding separately both soapy and rinsing fluid, and an open upper end for receiving the grips or handles to be cleaned longitudinally therein. Cleaning is effected by a si... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7904986 | Golf club cleaning device In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides a golf club cleaning device that includes a cleaning portion including an upper and lower or concentrically-arranged cleaning surfaces; a flag portion disposed at a top end of the cleaning portion, the... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7578021 | Foot and back washing apparatus and associated method A foot and back washing apparatus includes a base section formed from rigid and non-corrosive material and oppositely faced planar top and bottom surfaces. The apparatus further includes a first plurality of rectilinear bristles directly anchored to the top surface ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7434287 | Removable wall-mounted back scrubber A removable wall-mounted back scrubber includes an anchor plate that has planar front and rear surfaces. The plate is vertically attached to a vertical interior surface of a shower stall. The plate has a plurality of equidistantly spaced suction cups coupled thereto... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7395575 | Contact lens treatment apparatus having lens capture projections A limited use apparatus for treating contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a case having a body and a left and right cover which are joinable to form chambers for receiving the lenses. Each of the chambers has an operative face for receiving the lens.... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7328476 | Foot cleaning device The present invention is a foot cleaning device for accommodating a foot and thoroughly cleaning the foot positioned within the device. The foot cleaning device has a foot receptacle, scrub brushes, roller brushes, a liquid dispensing assembly for carrying water and... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316236 | Cleaning device for the shaving head of a dry shaving apparatus A shaving head cleaning device includes a housing, a receptacle configured to receive the dry shaving apparatus, a receiving region configured to receive the shaving head of the dry shaving apparatus, a reservoir for containing cleaning fluid, a supply conduit conne... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7302915 | Portable device for cleaning an animal's paw An assembly device for cleaning an animal's paw and assembly methods thereof are disclosed including a container adapted to retain a cleaning agent, the container defining an opening and including a side wall, a cleaning platform disposed in said container and defin... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7278252 | Nonslip article for a stirrup A stirrup includes a footrest as well as a hanger for suspending the stirrup from a saddle. A shock absorber is provided for the footrest and has protrusions which impart a nonslip character to the shock absorber. The protrusions have respective ends which face away... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275275 | Contact lens treatment apparatus An apparatus (100) for cleaning contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (110) having first (112) and second (114) housing sections which are joinable to form a chamber for receiving the lens. Each of the housing sec... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7266857 | Foot scrubbing apparatus A foot-scrubbing apparatus includes a non-porous and rigid base member that has planar top and bottom surfaces and suction cups permanently secured to the bottom surface. A primary sponge includes detachably engageable top and bottom layers defining a cavity therebe... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7266851 | Foot support A foot support for supporting a foot of a person and inhibiting slipping of the foot down a wall when the person is shaving a leg includes a base plate being mountable to a wall of a shower. A mounting system is coupled to the base plate. The mounting system engages... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7251850 | Boot scrubber A boot scrubber having a housing including a pair of end members supporting a brush assembly therebetween and including at least one but preferably a pair of flaps hinged to the end members and operable to move from a storage position against the end members to a us... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237345 | Disposable and non-disposable foot cap Thin, lightweight footwear made of a polyethylene material that is composed of a top part and a sole part that are sewn together such that when fitted properly to the wearer's foot the footwear encompasses the foot and extends to the level of the ankle. The top part... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219387 | Foot cleansing device An apparatus for the cleansing, abrading, or massaging of a foot includes a container that is placed on the floor under a shower. Openings are provided in the bottom of the container for water to drain. A first screen is disposed over the bottom of the container as ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7200891 | Tool cleaning brush assembly A cleaning assembly for substantially flat tools is described. The assembly includes a bucket-like container which mounts interior opposed horizontally oriented brushes. The brushes are affixed by their brush backs to the interior surface of the container with worki... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7178666 | Contact lens holder A contact lens case includes a cup adapted to receive minimized quantity of cleaning solution and a cap removable of the opening mouth of the cup. The lens support structure is pivotally connected to the cap that holds one of a pair of lens within the cup. The lens ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172165 | Tilting holder for related items A holder for related items used in an activity where such items are likely to be used, includes a substantially planar base to be placed on a surface and an open top receptacle hinged to the base so that the receptacle can be tipped about the hinge with respect to t... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165510 | Bovine germicide application device A method and device for applying germicide solutions to a cattle teat or other item in a way that reduces the amount of waste that typically accompanies this process. The present invention provides a method for cleaning a teat which comprises the steps of dipping a ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162766 | Golf club head cleaning device A golf club head cleaning device for cleaning dirt and grass from the head of a golf club. The golf club head cleaning device includes a container member being designed for receiving a cleaning solution. A lid member is selectively coupled to the container member. T... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7155769 | Back scrubber A back scrubber is contoured to be amenable to a wide range of user sizes and shapes and has a soap storage compartment so liquid soap can be stored between uses of the back scrubber. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140561 | Pivoting spray wand An adjustable spray wand is disclosed. The spray wand comprises a spray head body, a swiveling member, a locking mechanism, and a handle. The spray head body is rotatably coupled to the swiveling member. The spray head further has a locking mechanism having a contac... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131965 | Medical fluid collection and removal device Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising a shallow tray defining a liquid receiving zone that is upwardly exposed for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area, and a liquid collector in a zone for collecting dropping liquid while allowing a... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118533 | Disinfecting and storage apparatus for a trans-esophageal probe An apparatus adapted for use with a trans-esophageal probe. The apparatus comprises a disinfecting unit and a storage unit, each of which includes a tubular housing having an interior, upper and lower ends, and an opening at the upper end for access to the interior.... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114212 | Boot cleaning device A boot cleaning device includes a base having a bottom surface and a top surface. The top surface has an opening extending therein. A water inlet extends though an outer wall of the base and into a cavity positioned in the based. The water inlet has a coupler extend... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7107692 | Cleaning device for a shaving apparatus A cleaning device for a shaving apparatus includes a chassis supporting a cleaning container for receiving the shaving head region of the shaving apparatus. A detent device is movably suspended on the chassis and is biased by means of a resilient element toward a fi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093722 | Polishing composition storage container The invention provides devices and methods for removing and trapping large and/or dense abrasive particles from a polishing slurry. The polishing slurry is introduced into a container and allowed to stagnate, thereby causing large and/or dense particles to separate ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083057 | Article organizer assembly An article organizer enables a user to organize substantially planar articles and substantially three-dimensional articles adjacent one another. The article organizer comprises a support member and two parallel coils. The support member comprises opposing support en... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7059336 | Cleaning device for a shaving head of a dry shaving apparatus A cleaning device for a shaving head of a dry shaving apparatus includes a reservoir to store a cleaning fluid, a receptacle adapted to receive the shaving head and the cleaning fluid, the receptacle being configured to direct the cleaning fluid toward the shaving h... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055528 | Applicator A dye applicator including a head with a cavity (reservoir) and a plurality of bristles in the form of pins each covered with a sponge sleeve extending into the cavity and moistened with a catalyzed dye in the cavity by capillary action. A handle is connected to the... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051393 | Method and apparatus for removing dirt and germs from a person's shoes before they enter a home or business This invention teaches both the means and the method for removing dirt and germs from a person's shoes before they enter a home or business. The invention uses four systems. The first system provides the method for initiating and replenishing fluids that contains a ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036182 | Paint roller grid and grid assembly A paint roller grid includes a wiping surface surrounded by a frame member having a pair of spaced apart hooks connected to the upper edge of the frame member for releasably attaching the grid to a container rim. The hooks may be spaced laterally outwardly from oppo... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032756 | Container The present invention relates to containers, and more specifically, to plastic containers. The containers described herein may be applied to any use, but they are particularly useful for storing paint. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028362 | Toes and callus cleaner Disclosed is an improved sanitary foot washing device that is designed for washing feet in both private and public locations. This device has been created for the purposes of reducing the occurrences of foot mediated transmutable diseases that are prevalent in publi... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6971879 | Dispenser for low viscosity dental materials A dispenser made of a pliable material having a slit therein for dispensing primarily low viscosity materials. A block made of pliable foam contains a low viscosity material within a slit. Dental instruments or dental material applicators having an applicating end a... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6938296 | Portable golf club washer A portable golf club washer has a first golf iron brush that has a bristle side. A second golf iron brush has a bristle side. The second golf iron brush and the first golf iron brush are connected to end plates so that the second golf iron brush bristle side faces t... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6907624 | Back scrubber-massager Various simple back scrubber-massagers are invented for the shower/bathtub surround. The scrubber-massagers can be made for permanent installation on an existing shower/bathtub surround or they can be made as a built-in feature of a shower/bathtub surround. Basicall... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908247 | Golf ball cleaning apparatus The present invention relates to a golf ball cleaning apparatus that is adapted to be worn on the belt of a user. The apparatus permits its wearer to easily clean a golf ball at any point during a round of golf. The apparatus includes a water tight container with a ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6893508 | Methods and apparatus for foot scrubbing A foot scrubbing device comprising a pedestal with a rough surface pad to step on and four vertical scrubbing posts for scrubbing in between the toes. Beneath the surface pad is a pressurized soap compartment having several channels through which liquid soap may be ... | 05/17/2005 |
