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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8122554 | Scrubbing device An apparatus with a main unit, a dispenser, a clamp and a clamp structure. The main unit includes a housing, a battery in the housing, a motor in the housing and connected to the battery, and an output drive shaft driven by the motor. The dispenser includes a body t... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8037567 | Hydro turbo clean power washer A rotary elliptically shaped head, free spinning, designed to be attached to a pressurized hose, fluid driven. When activated, the fluid is directed thru the head, striking internal longitudinal fins the cause the had to spin longitudinally, at high speed. The fluid... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7979940 | Fluid-powered liquid-dispenser apparatus A tool powered by pressurized liquid, typically water, for treatment of a variety of surfaces ranging from natural to manufactured, has a scrubber wheel powered by the pressurized liquid. A treatment liquid is contained in a single-use, throw-away cartridge mounted ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7565713 | Scrubbing spray device A scrubbing spray device includes a housing coupled to a base by a flexible hose for transferring fluid from the base to the housing. The base is preferably coupled to a building's hot and cold water supply lines. A brush member removably attaches to one end of the ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7484260 | Liquid dispensing cleaning implement A manually operated liquid dispensing cleaning implement uses batteries to drive a motor, through gearing to rotate a flexible cleaning head with cleaning elements. A cleaning fluid reservoir container is supported within the implement for dispensing cleaning fluid ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7401377 | Battery-operated toothbrush and related methods A battery-operated toothbrush includes a drive unit, a housing defining an accommodation chamber configured to receive the drive unit, and a thermoplastic elastomer seal disposed on an outer surface of the housing. The housing includes a front end configured to rece... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7373684 | Eyeglass cleaner kit This device is used to clean and dry lens of eyewear. The entire device is contained in one unit and will provide the appropriate motion or movement to accomplish the cleaning of the eyewear using brushes and drying pads. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7353560 | Proximity brush unit apparatus and method An apparatus is provided for producing a wet region and corresponding dry region on a wafer. A proximity brush unit delivers fluids with a rotatable brush to produce the wet region on the wafer. As the proximity brush unit moves in a selected scan method across the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341503 | Surface treating method for golf club head A surface treating method for a golf club head includes applying polishing pretreatment on a golf club head and grinding at least one surface of the golf club head with a resilient grinding rod. The resilient grinding rod includes at least one resilient matrix and a... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7333952 | Compound order handling in an anonymous trading system Joint execution type compound orders can be processed in an anonymous trading system comprising a plurality of broker nodes each of which includes an order matching functionality and a market distribution functionality. Trader agent nodes are connected to a number o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7313838 | Powered cleaner/polisher A motorized cleaning/polishing device includes a housing and a carrier with a detachable cleaning/polishing attachment. The housing contains a rechargeable battery, motor and flex mount having flexible pillars to which the carrier is mounted. The carrier is also cou... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311823 | Pool filter cleaning device A pool filter cleaning device (1) which allows a person to thoroughly clean a filter cartridge (15) quickly and easily with minimal amount of splash back. The pool filter cleaning device (1) is comprised of a handle (2), an angled head se... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7258747 | Multi-motion stainbrush A method of using an electric stainbrush for cleaning inanimate surfaces is provided. The electric stainbrush includes a handle having a motor disposed therein, a head having a longitudinal axis, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. First and second ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7225494 | Multi-motion toothbrush An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a handle having a motor disposed therein, a head having a longitudinal axis, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. First and second bristle holders are associated with the head. The ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213995 | Toothbrush for prevention treatment of tooth sensitivity and method therefor A toothbrush for the treatment of tooth sensitivity is disclosed. The toothbrush disclosed herein incorporates the use of disposable desensitizing agent cartridges thru a pump mechanism. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7203986 | Motorized hand held cleaning tool with clamp on extension handle A cleaning tool having a clamp-on handle assembly. The clamp-on handle assembly includes a slidable locking element which can be moved from an open position, wherein the handle assembly can be placed over a handle portion of the cleaning tool, to a locked position w... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7152266 | Scrubbing device A scrubbing device for facilitating scrubbing of a surface. The scrubbing device includes a base member being designed for being gripped by a hand of a user. A brush member is rotatably coupled to the base member. The brush member is designed for engaging a surface ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137163 | Power toothbrush and power source A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a head coupled to the neck. The handle portion is adapted to receive a single battery therein in a tight fitting arrangement. The head includes a base, and one or more... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7119451 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with ultraviolet dosing A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114211 | Cleaning brush for sanitary appliance A cleaning brush including a housing including a reservoir for storing therein cleaning fluid, the reservoir in fluid communication with a pump, a hollow spindle rotatably mounted in the housing, connected to and powered by a motor, the hollow spindle being in fluid... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7080953 | Aqua broom with optional engine pump liquid pressure boosting system A device for sweeping a substantially horizontal surface is provided which includes a broom having a handle and a head, a valve disposed on the device, and a spray bar movably disposed on the head for directionally spraying a liquid that is supplied to the valve, wh... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069615 | Squeegee device and system A toothbrush is disclosed that includes and applicator head and a handle coupled to the applicator head for manipulating the applicator head while cleaning teeth and gums. The applicator head includes a curved squeegee element and bristles that surround elongated wa... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067936 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with multiple liquid flow paths A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059853 | Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods An oral hygiene device having, in one embodiment, a unique, peristaltic pump water streaming or jet action; and in another embodiment, a multi-headed toothbrush may also be disposed on the end of a handle on which the jet nozzle or nozzles are disposed. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051394 | Dentition cleaning device and system An electric toothbrush is disclosed that includes and applicator head and a motorized handle coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head while cleaning teeth and gums. The applicator head includes a curved squeegee element and bristles that surroun... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7047589 | Dentition cleaning device and system An oral-care device with a power cleaning head is disclosed. The power cleaning head comprises squeegee wiping elements or squeegee wiping elements and bristles. The power cleaning head is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning tee... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7003843 | Garbage can cleaning system A garbage can cleaning system for cleaning a garbage can after garbage has been removed from the garbage can. The garbage can cleaning system includes a platform assembly being designed for being positioned on a vehicle, such as a flatbed trailer. The platform assem... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6981291 | Motorized cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a support rotatably coupled to the handle for rotation by a drive motor mounted in the handle and a cleaning element mountable on the support. The cleaning element a flexible mat fixed about the support or about a core mountab... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6959838 | Toy water gun with distributor wheel The present invention is directed to a toy gun system that may include a toy gun having a housing with a nozzle, wherein the toy water gun may be adapted to discharge an output stream of liquid through the nozzle. The toy gun system may further include a wheel fabri... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6944903 | Dentition cleaning device and system An applicator with squeegee configurations is disclosed. The applicator has a removable cover. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the removable cover is sealed through a squeegee edge using a suitable adhesive. The removable cover can be formed fro... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6927501 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator in a first flow path. The first flow path may provide treated liquid at a first outlet of the liquid treatment system. A second flow path included... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918153 | Sonic power toothbrush with multiple containers An oral care system (1) comprising a sonic power toothbrush (2) which comprises a body (3), a brush member (4) mounted on the body (3), a brush head (5) which is supported by the brush member (4) at its end remote fro... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6862769 | Vehicle washing device A vehicle washing device includes an elongated tubular member having a first end and a second end. A coupler is fluidly coupled to the first end for coupling with a water supply hose. A housing includes a top wall and a peripheral wall. The second end of the tubular... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6795994 | Portable cleaning system A portable cleaning system a power pack assembly, a combination hose/electrical wiring assembly, and a motorized power transfer assembly brush assembly. The power pack assembly includes a rechargeable battery power supply and is connected to the motorized power tran... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6792639 | Portable cleaning apparatus A portable tool has a long handle with a fitting for connection to an external pressurized water supply, a hand receiver on the worker end of the handle with a trigger-operated water flow control valve, a rotatable wheel at a distal end of the handle remote from the... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6594843 | Portable cleaning apparatus A portable tool has a long handle with a fitting for connection to an external pressurized water supply, a hand receiver on the worker end of the handle with a trigger-operated water flow control valve, a rotatable wheel at a distal end of the handle remo... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6584635 | Rotating sponge and spout system with shower coupling A shower accessory system comprises a housing having a central component with a sidewall formed with a central chamber having an input region and an output region. The central component has a circular upper opening in the top and a circular lower opening ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6464796 | Methods for applying fluid through a brush interflow distributor A method of applying a fluid to a brush is provided. The method includes outputting a flow of fluid from a shaft to an area between the shaft and a distributor where the flow of fluid is restricted by the distributor to generate a uniform pressure buildup... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6314603 | Car wash system A rotor for home car washing use having a radially oriented inlet at the distal end of a rotor in rotation and in movement against the car vertical sides, i.e., the larger surfaces requiring cleaning, in which washing fluid supplied through the tube flows... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6292971 | Power cleaning brush A powered cleaning brush for cleaning toilet bowl which has at handle with a source of electricity connect thereto. In addition the handle has a container for holding a cleaning solution and a trigger for supplying cleaning solution to the brush. The hand... | 09/25/2001 |
