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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Swimming pool and deck brush

Номер: US20120011672A1
Автор: Everett O. Fuller, Martyn L. Fuller
Принадлежит: Monoarc Inc

A transversely elongated mounting bar curved rearwardly from a centerline and mounting longitudinally projecting bristles on the front side thereof to terminate in free ends deposed in a working plane.

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Номер записи: 1
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Brush Head And Method And Tool For Producing Same

Номер: US20120317738A1
Автор: Andreas Birk, Guenther Alschweig, Klaus Amsel, Lars Foerster, Ulrich Pfeifer
Принадлежит: Braun GmbH

A brush head, particularly a toothbrush head, may have a plurality of cleaning elements, in particular bristle tufts, which are anchored by an end section in a brush carrier, wherein the cleaning elements may be cast with positive engagement in blind-hole shaped retaining recesses. For producing such a brush head different cleaning elements, such as bristle tufts may be fused by heat and may be placed in a mold cavity to be over-molded.

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Номер записи: 2
02-05-2013 дата публикации

APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO THE EYELASHES AND/OR THE EYEBROWS

Номер: US20130104925A1
Автор: Caulier Eric
Принадлежит: L'OREAL

An applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows including: a first application member including a first untwisted core, notably at least partially or even entirely made of synthetic material, and first application elements, a second application member including a second core twisted over at least a portion of the length of the first application member and second application elements supported by the second core, the first application member having, over at least a portion of its length, a spiralling induced by the twisting of the second core on the first application member. 1. An applicator for applying a product to eyelashes and/or eyebrows , the applicator comprising:a first application member comprising a first untwisted core that is at least partially made of synthetic material, and first application elements,a second application member comprising a second core twisted over at least a portion of a length of the first application member second application elements supported by the second core,the first application member having, over at least a portion of its length, a spiralling induced by the twisting of the second core on the first application member.2. The applicator according to claim 1 , the second core comprising at least one metal strand.3. The applicator according to claim 2 , the second core comprising two metal strands twisted together over at least a portion of their length claim 2 , the second application elements comprising bristles clamped between the metal strands thus twisted together.4. The applicator according to claim 2 , the second application member comprising a sheath made of synthetic material coating a structural metal strand and the second application elements being supported by the sheath.5. The applicator according to claim 1 , the first application elements comprising teeth moulded in a single piece with the first core.6. The applicator according to claim 1 , the second application member being totally ...

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Номер записи: 3
15-08-2013 дата публикации

TOOTHBRUSH WITH AUTOMATIC PASTE DISPENSING MECHANISM

Номер: US20130209158A1
Автор: Smith Braden L., Ziadeh Michael J.
Принадлежит: EZE Products, Inc.

A toothbrush system has a stem and an integrated paste dispenser disposed in a protective case. The stem may be manually advanced from the protective case to position a brush head for use. While the stem is being advanced, the integrated paste dispenser delivers a line of toothpaste along the top of the brush head bristles so that the toothbrush can be deployed and the toothpaste applied to the bristles in a single step. 1. A toothbrush system with an integrated paste dispenser , said toothbrush system comprising:a protective case;a stem having a distal end, a proximal end, and a brush head at the distal end, said stem being mounted to slide axially in the case to move the brush head between an extended position where the brush head is distal to the protective case and a retracted position where the brush head is within the protective case;a paste dispenser mounted at least partly within the protective case and having a nozzle at a distal end thereof;wherein the stem is mechanically coupled to the paste dispenser to cause the paste dispenser to deliver a volume of paste each time the stem is distally advanced.2. A toothbrush system as in claim 1 , wherein the nozzle of the paste dispenser is disposed adjacent to the brush head so that the paste is laid on the brush head as the stem and brush head are distally advanced.3. A toothbrush system as in claim 2 , wherein the stem includes a gear which rotates as the stem is advanced and the paste dispenser includes a threaded rod with a gear which engages the gear on the stem so that advancement of the stem drives the threaded rod to advance a piston which dispenses the toothpaste.4. A toothpaste system as in claim 3 , wherein the piston is located in a toothpaste receptacle in the protective case.5. A toothpaste system as in claim 4 , wherein the toothpaste receptacle is sufficiently large to hold multiple volumes of toothpaste so that one volume can be dispensed each time the stem is advanced up to a multiple number of ...

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Номер записи: 4
12-09-2013 дата публикации

POWERED PAINTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130236232A1
Автор: Castellana Jerry D.
Принадлежит: Tote Connection, Inc.

A painting system comprises a pressurized paint canister and a pressure fed paint brush or powered paint roller connectable to the pressurized paint canister. The canister includes a paint reservoir, a self-sealing gas pressure fitting in fluid communication with the paint reservoir and configured to be connected to a gas pressure source, a paint outlet in fluid communication with the paint reservoir, and a removable cap for filling the paint reservoir with paint. The brush assembly includes a main body having a handle and a brush stock and a bristle bundle secured in the brush stock. A plurality of fluid distribution members extend into the bristle assembly and are multidirectionally flexible such that the distribution members flex substantially freely with the flex of the bristles in any direction. The fluid distribution members prevent paint flow when in an unflexed state and allow flow onto the bristles only when flexed. 115-. (canceled)16. A paint brush comprising:a main body having a handle and a brush stock;a bristle assembly secured in said brush stock;a fluid flow path extending through said main body having a first end configured to be connected to a source of paint and a second end in fluid communication with a fluid distribution member having a sealed distal end; andsaid fluid distribution member extending into said bristle assembly and configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the distribution member when in an unflexed state, and to distribute paint onto said bristle assembly when the distribution member is in a flexed state.17. The paint brush of claim 16 , wherein said fluid distribution member comprises a helical coil spring with a cap on the distal end of the helical coil.18. The painting system of claim 17 , wherein said fluid distribution member is configured to allow fluid to flow out of said fluid distribution member at paint pressures above a holding pressure claim 17 , wherein the holding pressure is above a maximum operating pressure ...

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Номер записи: 5
10-10-2013 дата публикации

ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20130263397A1
Автор: Fink Emily, Hohlbein Douglas, Kemp James Herbert, Sorrentino Alan
Принадлежит:

An oral care implement () includes a handle () and a head () mounted to one end of the handle () that includes a first face () having plurality of tooth cleaning elements () extending therefrom, a second face () and a store of oral care material (). A soft tissue cleaner () can be included on the second face (). Oral care material can be provided simultaneously to the first () and second faces () during use from the store of oral care material (). The oral care implement can include a plurality of oral care material stores (), which can include different dentifrices. A store of oral care material () can be located within an arrangement of the tooth cleaning elements () and can extend through the head () to an arrangement of soft tissue cleaning elements (). The toothbrush () can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home. 1. An oral care implement , comprising:a handle;a head coupled to the handle, the bead having a first face, a second lace opposite the first face, and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the first face;a store of oral care material; anda plurality of retaining prongs extending from the first face and surrounded by the plurality of tooth cleaning elements, the plurality of retaining prongs retaining the store of oral care material such that at least a portion of the store of oral care material is disposed at a raised position above the first face and within an arrangement of the plurality of tooth cleaning elements.2. The oral care implement of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of soft tissue cleaning elements extending from the second face.3. The oral care implement of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of tooth cleaning elements claim 2 , the plurality of retaining prongs claim 2 , and the plurality of soft tissue cleaning elements are formed from the same material.4. The oral care implement of claim 2 , further comprising a channel formed in the head and configured to dispense ...

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Номер записи: 6
21-11-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPENSING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH LOW PROFILE PUMP

Номер: US20130308994A1
Автор: Gatzemeyer John J., Wu Donghui
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

A fluid dispensing oral care implement having a low profile pump includes a head, a reservoir for storing an oral care fluid, at least one liquid outlet in the head, and a pump. The pump includes a flexible membrane movable between alternating pump intake and discharge motions. The pump includes inlet and outlet flap valves, which may be formed integrally from portions of the membrane. In one embodiment, the valves are integrally formed in the membrane as flexible cantilevered tabs movable between open and closed positions. In some embodiments, the pump may be mounted in the toothbrush head or forms the head. In some embodiments, the pump may be disposed in a neck or a handle portion of the toothbrush. 1. A liquid dispensing toothbrush comprising:a head supporting a plurality of tooth cleaning elements;a reservoir disposed in the toothbrush for storing an oral care fluid;at least one liquid dispensing outlet disposed in the head;a pump disposed in the toothbrush, the pump being in fluid communication with the reservoir and the liquid outlet, the pump including a flexible membrane operable to pump the liquid;the membrane movable between alternating intake and discharge positions; and an inlet flap valve and an outlet flap valve disposed in the pump, wherein the inlet and outlet flap valves are formed as an integral part of the flexible membrane.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , further including an actuator coupled to the membrane claim 1 , the actuator being operable to move the membrane between alternating intake and discharge positions.3. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the flap valves are formed as cantilevered tabs in the flexible membrane.4. The toothbrush of claim 1 , further comprising a pump drive system including a power source that is electrically connected to the actuator for operating the pump.5. The toothbrush of claim 1 , further comprising a handle supporting a neck coupled to the toothbrush head claim 1 , wherein the reservoir being disposed in one ...

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Номер записи: 7
10-04-2014 дата публикации

ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20140096333A1
Автор: Hohlbein Douglas, Robinson Richard Scott, Sorrentino Alan, Xu Guofeng
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

An oral care implement includes a handle, a head mounted to one end of the handle that includes a first face having a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending therefrom and a second face, a store of dentifrice retained at the head, and a film matrix retained at the head containing at least one rapidly releasable agent. A soft tissue cleaner can be included on the second face. The at least one rapidly releasable agent can be provided to the first and/or second faces during use from the film matrix. In addition, dentifrice can be provided to the first and/or second faces during use from the store of dentifrice. The at least one rapidly releasable agent can include, for example, a flavoring agent, a dentifrice, or a therapeutic agent. The toothbrush can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home. 1. An oral care implement comprising:a handle;a head having a first face and a second face;tooth cleaning elements extending from the first face of the head and soft tissue cleaning elements extending from the second face of the head;a store of dentifrice retained at the head;a film matrix containing at least one rapidly releasable agent, the film matrix comprising a plurality of discrete film matrix particles; andwherein the film matrix particles are attached to the soft tissue cleaning elements.2. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the film matrix is configured to release the at least one rapidly releasable agent at the second face.3. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein dentifrice from the store of dentifrice is dispensed simultaneously to the tooth cleaning elements and the soft tissue cleaning elements.4. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the film matrix further comprises a second plurality of discrete film matrix particles attached to the tooth cleaning elements.5. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the store of dentifrice includes a first dentifrice and the at least one rapidly ...

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Номер записи: 8
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUMENT AND METHOD

Номер: US20170007013A1
Автор: Pariseau Marielle
Принадлежит:

An oral hygiene instrument that includes a flossing member and a brushing member at opposite ends of an elongated handle member. An oral hygiene substance, such as xylitol, may be applied to a flossing filament of the flossing member and bristles of the brushing member. The oral hygiene instrument may include one or more coupling mechanisms at one or both of the ends of the elongated handle member to selectively engage one or both of the flossing member and the brushing member. The oral hygiene instrument may also include one or more digit placement pads that promote a positioning of an oral hygiene instrument within a user's hand that is useful for flossing and brushing a user's teeth. These digit placement pads may indicate a proper sequence of flossing and brushing a user's teeth. 1. An oral hygiene instrument comprising:an elongated handle member including a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end;a flossing member at the first end of the elongated handle member, the flossing member including a filament holding member and a flossing filament for flossing between teeth,a brushing member at the second end of the elongated handle member, the brushing member including a plurality of substantially parallel bristles for brushing teeth; andan oral hygiene substance applied to the flossing filament of the flossing member and the bristles of the brushing member.2. The oral hygiene instrument of further comprising:a first coupling mechanism at the first end of the elongated handle member, the first coupling mechanism configured to selectively engage the flossing member; anda second coupling mechanism at the second end of the elongated handle member, the second coupling mechanism configured to selectively engage the brushing member.3. The oral hygiene instrument of claim 1 , wherein:at least a portion of the elongated handle member is curved about an axis such that at least a portion of the top surface of the elongated handle member forms a convex outer ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-01-2020 дата публикации

BRUSHES FOR DELIVERING GLUTINOUS SUBSTANCE TO WORKPIECE FROM END-EFFECTOR AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200008569A1
Автор: Guirguis Martin, Tomuta Raul, Topf Richard P.
Принадлежит:

A brush () for delivering a glutinous substance () to a workpiece () from an end-effector () is disclosed. The brush () comprises a body (), having a rotational axis () and comprising a first channel () that comprises an inlet () and a first outlet (). The inlet () is coaxial with the rotational axis () and the first outlet () is offset from the rotational axis (). The brush () also comprises tufts (), extending from the body () and each comprising at least one bristle () and a tip (). The brush () further comprises a first tube (), communicatively coupled with the first outlet () of the first channel () of the body (). 145-. (canceled)46300168170102170237230232237170233235300. A method () of delivering a glutinous substance () to a workpiece () from an end-effector () , wherein the workpiece () comprises a surface () and a fastener () , having a head () that extends from the surface () of the workpiece () and comprises a lateral surface () and an end surface () , the method () comprising:{'b': 102', '200', '170', '238', '202', '200, 'claim-text': [{'b': 202', '200', '208', '209', '280, 'the body () of the brush () comprises a first channel () that comprises an inlet () and a first outlet (),'}, {'b': 209', '238', '280', '238, 'the inlet () is coaxial with the rotational axis () and the first outlet () is offset from the rotational axis (),'}, {'b': 202', '200', '222', '202', '227', '220, 'the body () of the brush () further comprises tufts (), extending from the body () and each comprising a tip () and at least one bristle (), and'}, {'b': 200', '210', '280', '208', '202, 'the brush () comprises a first tube (), communicatively coupled with the first outlet () of the first channel () of the body ();'}], 'using the end-effector () to rotate a brush () relative to the workpiece () about a rotational axis () of a body () of the brush (), wherein{'b': 200', '170', '238', '202', '102', '168', '208', '202', '200', '209', '208', '280', '208', '210', '222, 'while rotating ...

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Номер записи: 10
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Bacteria resistant automatically self sanitizing oral care appliance

Номер: US20220031060A1
Автор: Merritt Thomas Duran
Принадлежит: Pet Projects Inc.

Disclosed is a toothbrush with oligodynamic properties. This is achieved with a small current produced as a result of the dissimilar materials from which it is constructed. A small piece of zinc metal. attached to the device at a specified location acts as a sacrificial anode in order for any corrosion which will naturally occur, to occur at the replaceable anode, and nowhere else on the toothbrush. The bristles of the tooth brush are much longer than those of a conventional toothbrush in order to spend a longer period of time in contact with the teeth and gums thereby causing the desired effect to be more pronounced. 1. From a selection including mild steel , brass , copper , silver , or gold , a stamped formed metallic piece with the piece including a plurality of perforations on one distal end of the piece , the perforations for the purpose of accepting bristle tufts to be secured to the perforations2. The invention recited in further including the placement of a zinc sacrificial anode at a preselected location on the metallic piece.3. The invention recited in wherein wire bristle tufts are secured to the perforations on the metallic piece by means of a low flowing temperature silver bearing solder. The present application is a continuation in part of application Ser. No. 16/602,264 and claims benefit of co-pending Provisional Patent Application No. 62/765,530 filed on Sep. 4, 2018, entitled BACTERIA RESISTANT AUTOMATICALLY SELF SANITIZING ORAL CARE APPLIANCE that application being incorporated herein, by reference, in its entirety.This invention relates to an oral or dental care device, in particular, that device which is commonly referred to as a toothbrush.It is a well known fact that tooth decay is the result of bacteria deposited on the teeth from food and drink, especially sugary drinks. Tooth decay is prevalent throughout the world and even with all of the advances in tooth care now available, there is no decrease in dentists. Through negligence, that is, ...

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Номер записи: 11
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Scrubbing Device

Номер: US20160015224A1
Автор: Harewood Addison I.
Принадлежит:

A scrubbing device simplifies the task of cleaning a person's body. The device includes a housing unit. The housing unit includes a main housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall has an opening positioned therein defining a compartment extending downwardly into the top wall. The compartment stores soap therein. A handle is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle is coupled to the housing unit. A brush is coupled to and extends downwardly from the bottom wall of the main housing. A plurality of holes is positioned in the bottom wall between the compartment and the brush wherein the holes are configured to dispense the soap from the compartment outwardly to the brush.

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Номер записи: 12
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Conditioning and Styling Reactivated Hair Device

Номер: US20210015234A1
Автор: De Araujo Igor, Pendley Chad Alan
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A conditioning and styling reactivated hair device is an apparatus which can be used to spray formulations to condition, style, reactivate, and/or refresh hair, stimulate the scalp, and help detangle hair. The apparatus includes a handheld grip, a detachable panel, a nebulizing mechanism, a vibration mechanism, and a control system. The handheld grip serves as the base for the apparatus which can be ergonomically held by one hand. Further, the handheld grip includes a palm-bearing surface and an interfacing surface. The detachable panel covers the internal structure of the handheld grip and supports external hair styling aids. The detachable panel further comprises a back plate and a flow guide. The nebulizing mechanism dispenses spray formulations stored within the handheld grip. The vibration mechanism generates physical vibrations for stimulating purposes as well as to aid in dispensing spray formulations. The control system enables the semi-automatic operation of the apparatus by users. 1. A conditioning and styling reactivated hair device comprises:a handheld grip;a detachable panel;a nebulizing mechanism;a vibration mechanism;a control system;the handheld grip comprising a palm-bracing surface and an interfacing surface;the detachable panel comprising a back plate and a flow guide;the palm-bracing surface and the interfacing surface being positioned opposite to each other about the handheld grip;the vibration mechanism being operatively integrated into the handheld grip, wherein the vibration mechanism is used to generate physical vibrations from the handheld grip;the nebulizing mechanism being operatively integrated into the handheld grip, wherein the nebulizing mechanism is used to dispense spray formulations from the handheld grip;the back plate being attached onto and across the interfacing surface;the flow guide traversing through the back plate;the nebulizing mechanism being in fluid communication with the flow guide; and,the control system being ...

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Номер записи: 13
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Brush Head and Its Producing Device

Номер: US20160022026A1
Автор: YU Hoipo, ZHOU Jianxin
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A brush includes a brush head which comprises a brush support, and a plurality of brushing members integrally provided on the brush support, wherein the brushing members and the brush support are integrally formed together by heat treatment. 1. A brush producing device for manufacturing a brush having a brush support and a plurality of brushing members , wherein said brush producing device comprises a securing device for holding said brushing members in a predetermined pattern , and has a molding cavity for integrally connecting said brushing members and said brush support , wherein said securing device is positioned above said molding cavity.2. The brush producing device claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a molding frame and a heating device claim 1 , wherein said molding cavity has a shape substantially the same as that of said brush support claim 1 , wherein said brushing members are transported to said molding cavity by said securing device for heat treatment.3. The brush producing device claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , further comprising an actuating device provided underneath said molding frame for actuating said securing device.4. The brush producing device claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said securing device comprises a securing member claim 1 , a holding device for holding said brushing members claim 1 , and a cutter device provided between said securing member and said holding device for cutting said raw brushing elements at predetermined intervals claim 1 , wherein each of said securing member claim 1 , said holding device and said cutter device has a plurality of passing holes for allowing said raw brushing elements to pass therethrough.5. The brush producing device claim 4 , as recited in claim 4 , wherein said cutter device comprises a guiding board and a cutting knife provided underneath said guiding board claim 4 , and a driving device connected to said cutting knife claim 4 , wherein said driving device is arranged to ...

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Номер записи: 14
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Spiral Bristle Having Strand Components with Different Oral Care Additives, and Oral Care Implement Comprising the Same

Номер: US20170020275A1
Автор: Guo Guang Sheng, Xi Wen Jin, Yan Ting, ZHANG BO
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An oral care implement including at least one spiral bristle. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement having a handle; a head coupled to the handle; at least one bristle tuft extending from the head, the at least one bristle tuft comprising at least one spiral bristle comprising coextruded first and second strand components that are intertwined together to form the at least one spiral bristle; the first strand component comprising a first plastic and a first oral care additive; and the second strand component comprising a second plastic and a second oral care additive, Tine rein the first oral care additive is different than the second oral care additive. 1. An oral care implement comprising:a handle;a head coupled to the handle;at least one bristle tuft extending from the head, the at least one bristle tuft comprising at least one spiral bristle comprising coextruded first and second strand components that are intertwined together to form the at least one spiral bristle;the first strand component comprising a first plastic and a first oral care additive; andthe second strand component comprising a second plastic and a second oral care additive, wherein the first oral care additive is different than the second oral care additive.2. The oral care implement according to wherein each of the first and second plastics is erodible by an etchant.3. (canceled)4. The oral care implement according to wherein the at least one spiral bristle has a conical end portion that decreases in transverse cross-sectional area moving toward a free end of the at least one spiral bristle.5. (canceled)6. The oral care implement according to wherein the first and second plastics are different claim 1 , and wherein the first plastic is erodible by an etchant and the second plastic is chemically resistant against the etchant.7. The oral care implement according to wherein the first plastic is a polyester and the second plastic is a polyamide.8. The oral care implement ...

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Номер записи: 15
29-01-2015 дата публикации

BRISTLE FOR LIQUID-RESERVOIR HAIRBRUSH

Номер: US20150026904A1
Автор: Piatetsky Andrey
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A bristle of a liquid-reservoir hairbrush with a tube and a roller-ball nozzle located at the tube's end, wherein the tube has a channel bounded by a tube wall, and wherein the tube wall has an internal surface. A feeder is placed into the channel The feeder has an external surface, and a spacing between the external surface of the feeder and the internal surface of the tube wall is great enough so that liquid can flow between the external surface of the feeder and the internal surface of the tube wall only by gravity, but not by capillary action, and air located outside of the roller-ball nozzle can flow through the roller-ball nozzle and then between the external surface of the feeder and the internal surface of the tube wall in the direction from the roller-ball nozzle to the proximal end of the tube. 1. A bristle of a liquid-reservoir hairbrush designed for dispersing water-based solutions and other thin and non-viscous liquids over a user's scalp during hair-brushing , comprising:a tube which has a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end has a roller-ball nozzle, and wherein the tube has a channel bounded by a tube wall, and wherein the tube wall has an internal surface;a feeder placed into the channel, wherein the feeder has an external surface, and wherein the external surface of the feeder either does not contact or only partially contacts the internal surface of the tube wall; and wherein a spacing between the external surface of the feeder and the internal surface of the tube wall is great enough so that liquid can flow between the external surface of the feeder and the internal surface of the tube wall only by gravity, but not by capillary action, and air located outside of the roller-ball nozzle can flow through the roller-ball nozzle and then between the external surface of the feeder and the internal surface of the tube wall in the direction from the roller-ball nozzle to the proximal end of the tube.2. The bristle of the claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 16
01-02-2018 дата публикации

CAP FOR SCALP CARE CONTAINER CAPABLE OF APPLYING LIQUID

Номер: US20180027942A1
Автор: JEON Jeong Ho
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The present invention relates to a cover for a scalp care container capable of applying a liquid and more particularly, to a cover for a scalp care container capable of applying a liquid in which a scalp care liquid is not ordinarily leaked, but a brush of the cover is tapped onto the scalp with appropriate pressure and only upon the massage, the liquid may be applied onto the scalp side. The present invention provides a cap for a scalp care container, in which in a cap () for a scalp care container capable of applying a liquid which is coupled to a scalp care container (), the cap () is configured by an upper cap () provided with a plurality of brushes () protruding forward and a lower cap () coupled to the upper cap () and fastened to the scalp care container (). 11020. A cap for a scalp care container , in a cap () for a scalp care container capable of applying a liquid which is coupled to a scalp care container () ,{'b': '10', 'the cap () comprising{'b': 100', '102, 'an upper cap () provided with a plurality of brushes () protruding forward and made of an elastic material; and'}{'b': 110', '100', '20, 'a lower cap () coupled to the upper cap () and fastened to the scalp care container ().'}2100101102101103102. The cap for a scalp care container of claim 1 , wherein the upper cap () includes an upper cap body () having a cylindrical or polygonal tubular shape of which the bottom is opened claim 1 , and a brush () protruding forward from the top of the upper cap body () and having through holes () at the inside of the brush ().3110. The cap for a scalp care container of claim 2 , wherein the lower cap () includes{'b': 114', '113', '114', '111', '113, 'an upper cap joint portion () having a cylindrical or polygonal tubular shape of which the bottom is opened, a plurality of liquid injection holes () formed at the top of the upper cap joint portion (), and a container joint portion () formed at the bottom of the liquid injection holes (), and'}{'b': 114', '101, 'an ...

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Номер записи: 17
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Interdental Brush with Antiseptic Dental Solution

Номер: US20150033482A1
Автор: Miles Ethel Marlene
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An interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution includes a storage pod, an elongated handle, an internal flow system, and a plurality of brush sets. The plurality of brush sets is connected around the elongated handle as the elongated handle is in fluid communication with the storage pod through the internal flow system. The antiseptic dental solution that is stored within the storage pod dispenses into the plurality of brush sets through the internal flow system upon user's discretion so that the brushing process of the interdental brush between the teeth is physically able to dislodge plaque biofilm and food. 1. An interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution comprises:a storage pod;an elongated handle;an internal flow system;a plurality of brush sets;the storage pod comprises an inner compartment;the elongated handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion;the internal flow system comprises a main channel and a plurality of vent systems;the storage pod being connected with the elongated handle;the plurality of brush sets being perimetrically connected around the elongated handle opposite of the storage pod; andthe storage pod and the elongated handle being in fluid communication with each other through the internal flow system.2. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in comprises:the inner compartment being positioned within the storage pod, wherein the inner compartment stores an antiseptic dental solution; andthe proximal portion and the distal portion being oppositely positioned from each other along the elongated handle.3. The interdental brush with antiseptic dental solution as claimed in comprises:the main channel concentrically traversing into the distal portion through the proximal portion;the plurality of vent systems being perimetrically positioned around the distal portion;the plurality of vent systems being equally positioned along the distal portion; andthe plurality of vent systems being in fluid ...

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Номер записи: 18
12-02-2015 дата публикации

HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES

Номер: US20150040333A1
Автор: Milanese Andrea, Milanese Pier Antonio
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This invention is a new system of surface hot cleaning comprising a handle with a handle grip provided with a lever, a water and/or detergent tank, a pump and a brush. The brush is provided with a swivel head hosting the water pipe and an electric cable for the power supply of a heating panel equipped with a heating element and a thermostat for temperature regulation. Said heating panel is in direct contact with the cleaning cloth and aims at warming up the cloth, which is moistened by the water flowing from the pump. The cloth acquires a high temperature ideal for cleaning and sanitising surfaces. Moreover, the system guarantees the fast drying of the floor after cleaning 1. A system for surface hot cleaning comprising a handle provided with a handle grip and a brush with a swivel head , comprising a water distribution chamber , a heating panel consisting of a metal element , which hosts a heating element and is provided with holes for water flow , and a cleaning cloth and at least one thermostat for temperature regulation of the heating panel , said brush having a central opening for a water pipe to supply water to the heating panel through the holes and an electric cable for supplying power to the heating panel , wherein the handle is provided with a water tank , a manual and/or electric pump , and a lever to control the pump , through a connection element that connects the lever to the pump to pump out water from the tank and convey it to the distribution chamber of the brush , and to the cleaning cloth through the holes , and wherein the cleaning cloth is in direct contact with the entire lower surface of the heating panel that warms it up to the pre-set temperature adjusted by the thermostat , so that the water moistens the cleaning cloth and by flowing through it acquires the same temperature as the heating panel.2. The system of wherein the metal element comprises aluminium.3. The system of wherein the thermostat comprises a preset temperature and is set to ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-02-2019 дата публикации

ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES FOR ORAL HYGIENE DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED FLUID CHAMBER, FLUID CHANNEL, FLUID EXIT HOLE, AIR INLET HOLE, AND AIR CHANNEL FEATURES

Номер: US20190038302A1
Автор: Deane Steven Charles, LAVEZZO VALENTINA, SCHEFFERS Lucas, SPRUIT Johannes Hendrikus Maria, VAN DEN BIJGAART ADRIANUS WILHELMUS DIONISIUS MARIA
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Attachment assemblies for oral hygiene devices and, in particular, attachment assemblies having improved designs to more effectively clean an individual's tongue or other inter-oral surface are described herein. These improved attachment assembly correspond, amongst other aspects, to improved fluid chamber configurations, improved fluid channel configurations, improved fluid exit hole configurations, improved air inlet hole configuration, and air channel features. Furthermore, these improvements to attachment assemblies are capable of being implemented separately from, or in combination with, one another. 1. An attachment assembly for use with an oral hygiene device configured to deliver fluid without use of a motorized pump of the oral hygiene device , the attachment assembly comprising:a connection member having a proximal end configured to couple to a distal end of the oral hygiene device; anda substantially elongated main attachment coupled to the connection member at the distal end of the connection member, the main attachment comprising:a fluid chamber therein for storing fluid for use with the oral hygiene device;a contact pad at a distal end of the main attachment on a first side thereof;at least one fluid exit hole on the first side of the main attachment in fluid communication with the fluid chamber operable to receive fluid from the fluid chamber and deliver it to the contact pad;an air inlet hole in fluid communication with the fluid chamber located on a second side of the main attachment, opposite the side of the main attachment where the contact pad is located; andwherein fluid in the fluid chamber exits the at least one fluid exit hole during operation of the oral hygiene device.2. The attachment assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:at least a first fluid channel extending along at least a portion of a first side of the fluid chamber within the main attachment, a first end of the first fluid channel in fluid communication with the fluid chamber at ...

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Номер записи: 20
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Pre-Packaged and Pre-Loaded Paint Applicators

Номер: US20200037741A1
Автор: Palmer Joe
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A pre-packaged and pre-loaded paint applicator includes a vacuum sealed package and a new paint applicator sealed within the vacuum-sealed package. The new paint applicator has a paint receiving portion pre-loaded with paint. The paint applicator is removed from the vacuum-sealed package and used when only the relatively small amount of paint that is pre-loaded onto the paint applicator is needed. The pre-packaged and pre-loaded paint applicator can be useful in applications such as, for example, paint samples, paint touch up, and the like. 1. A pre-packaged paint applicator comprising , in combination:a package; anda new paint applicator sealed within the package and having a paint receiving portion pre-loaded with paint.2. The pre-packaged paint applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the package is a bag comprising plastic.3. The pre-packaged paint applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the paint applicator is a paint roller cover.4. The pre-packaged paint applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the paint applicator is a paint pad.5. The pre-packaged paint applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the paint applicator is a paint brush head.6. The pre-packaged paint applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the package is provided with content information including at least one of a paint product number claim 1 , a paint color name claim 1 , a packaging date claim 1 , or an expiration date.7. A method for providing a paint sample comprising the steps of claim 1 , in combination:pre-loading a paint receiving portion of a new paint applicator with paint;placing the pre-loaded paint receiving portion of the new paint applicator into a package;sealing the pre-loaded paint receiving portion of the new paint applicator within the package; anddistributing the pre-packaged and pre-loaded paint applicator.8. The method for providing a paint sample according to claim 7 , further comprising the step of repeating the pre-loading and sealing steps to form a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 21
06-02-2020 дата публикации

UNIT AND MULTI DOSE APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20200037743A1
Автор: Korup Todd
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A dental application device is provided having a handle having a first end, a second end, and a containment chamber disposed within the handle. The device has a dental solution disposed within the containment chamber, a receiver tip coupled to the handle at the first end, a material passage within the receiver tip that forms a conduit between the first end and a receiving end, a frangible seal that separates the containment chamber from the material passage, and a piercing cannula in fluid communication with an applicator tip and having a distal piercing end extending toward the frangible seal. The piercing cannula is moveable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the piercing end is spaced apart from the frangible seal, and in the second position, the piercing end punctures the frangible seal and fluidly connects the dental solution with the applicator tip. 1. A dental application device , comprising:a handle having a first end, a second end, and a containment chamber disposed within the handle;a dental solution disposed within the containment chamber;a receiver tip coupled to the handle at the first end;a material passage disposed within the receiver tip that forms a conduit between the first end and a receiving end;a frangible seal that separates the containment chamber from the material passage;a piercing cannula in fluid communication with an applicator tip and having a distal piercing end, said piercing end extending toward said frangible seal;wherein the piercing cannula is moveable between a first position and a second position, where in the first position the piercing end is spaced apart from the frangible seal and in the second position the piercing end punctures the frangible seal and fluidly connects the dental solution with the applicator tip.2. The dental application device of claim 1 , wherein the applicator tip is comprised of an orientation of fibers.3. The dental application device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 22
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Oral Care Implement

Номер: US20200037744A1
Автор: Eduardo Jimenez, Joseph Fattori
Принадлежит: Colgate Palmolive Co

An oral care implement and a method of forming the same. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement having a handle and a head. The head has a basin cavity formed therein which has an open top end. An aperture is formed into the basin cavity that forms a passageway to an outer surface of the head. An applicator is positioned within the basin cavity so that a portion of the applicator protrudes through the aperture. The oral care implement also includes a head plate with a plurality of tooth cleaning elements mounted thereon. The head plate is coupled to the head and encloses the open top end of the basin cavity.

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Номер записи: 23
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Brush Easy

Номер: US20220061512A1
Автор: Horton Ykesha
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A toilet brush including, a crystal transparent container referring to (FIG. , A) this container will consist of transparent plastic giving a crystal glassy look but made from plastic. A crystal transparent handle referring to (FIG. , B) this handle will consist of a crystal shape giving a diamond cut look made from transparent plastic with a glassy realistic look. (FIG. , C) A flat surface made from plastic that sits on top of the container to hold toilet brush in place inside the container. A button referring to (FIG. , D,E) a brush stick following two buttons (FIG. , D,E) attached on sides of the brush stick to squeeze to eject the brush head soap. is the attachment for the brush head and stick. Soap and air-freshener referring to (FIG. , J) This hard substance will consist of soap and air freshener, once the brush (FIG. , K) is inserted into the toilet bowl water it will automatically form soap (FIG. , J) with a good smell following. Once the brush is pulled from water it will no longer form soap this soap is only released by inserting water. Once the brush is out of water it will dry by natural room air more like an automatic dry. Brush head referring to (FIG. , M) The bristles will follow around the soap in a “U” shape following a circle shape around the top this is more of a housing for the soap to sit in the middle. The circle shape at the top of the brush will help to better clean underneath the rim of the toilet. (FIG. , L) This soap air freshener will sit in the middle of the “U’ shape bristles. (FIG. ) is the ejectable brush head.

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Номер записи: 24
13-02-2020 дата публикации

AN APPLICATOR DEVICE

Номер: US20200047272A1
Автор: Davies Theodore, Knox Stefan
Принадлежит: DAZCOM Ltd.

There is provided an applicator device () for applying a composition to an end of a pipe. The applicator device comprises an applicator head (), the applicator head having a cavity () with an opening into which the end of the pipe can be inserted. The applicator head comprises at least one brush () and at least one aperture () for delivering the composition into the cavity, each brush having bristles which extend into the cavity () to wipe against the end of the pipe, each aperture being closer to the opening of the cavity than to a base of the cavity. There is further provided an applicator device () comprising a supplementary brush for wiping the composition over an internal surface of the pipe, a container () of flux composition for connecting to the applicator device, and a method of applying a composition to an end of a pipe. 1. An applicator device for applying a composition to an end of a pipe , the applicator device comprising an applicator head , the applicator head having a cavity with an opening into which the end of the pipe can be inserted , wherein the applicator head comprises at least one brush and at least one aperture for delivering the composition into the cavity , each brush having bristles which extend into the cavity to wipe against the end of the pipe , each aperture being closer to the opening of the cavity than to a base of the cavity.2. The applicator device of claim 1 , wherein each brush extends from adjacent the base of the cavity to adjacent the opening of the cavity claim 1 , to wipe over a length portion of the pipe at the end of the pipe.3. The applicator device of claim 1 , wherein each brush comprises a base from which the bristles extend and wherein the at least one apertures extend through the bases of the at least one brushes claim 1 , to deliver the composition to the brushes.4. The applicator device of claim 3 , wherein each aperture extends through the base at a location in between the bristles that extend from the base.5. ...

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Номер записи: 25
01-03-2018 дата публикации

ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT AND FILAMENT THEREFOR

Номер: US20180055207A1
Автор: Hohlbein Douglas Joseph, Wong Chi Shing
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An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head. Cleaning elements are coupled to the head and extend from the front surface of the head. At least one of the cleaning elements is a first type of cleaning element that extends from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis and has a polygonal transverse cross-sectional shape. The first type of cleaning element has an outer surface having a plurality of elongated faces and a plurality of elongated edges. The first type of cleaning element is formed from a first component and a second component, the first and second components being different in at least one characteristic. An interface of the first and second components is located along at least one of the elongated edges. 1. An oral care implement comprising:a handle;a head coupled to the handle and having a front surface;a plurality of cleaning elements extending from the front surface of the head;wherein at least one of the plurality of cleaning elements is a first type of cleaning element that extends from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis and comprises a polygonal transverse cross-sectional shape, the first type of cleaning element having an outer surface comprising a plurality of elongated faces and a plurality of elongated edges; andwherein the first type of cleaning element comprises a first component and a second component, the first and second components being different in at least one characteristic, and wherein an interface of the first and second components extends along at least one of the elongated edges.2. The oral care implement according to wherein the plurality of cleaning elements are arranged into a plurality of tufts such that each of the tufts is inserted into a single tuft hole in the head claim 1 , and wherein at least one of the tufts consists only of the first type of cleaning element.3. (canceled)4. The oral care implement according to wherein adjacent elongated faces of the first type of cleaning ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Oral Care Device

Номер: US20180055210A1
Автор: Olson Richard Carl
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A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir. 1. (canceled)2. An oral care device comprising:a body;an oral care implement connected to the body;an oral care byproduct cavity of the body;an inlet in communication with the oral care byproduct cavity and permitting oral care byproducts to pass into the oral care byproduct cavity; andan absorbent material in the oral care byproduct cavity.3. The oral care device of wherein the body includes an air vent in communication with the oral care byproduct cavity.4. The oral care device of further comprising a wall in the oral care byproduct cavity separating the absorbent material from the air vent.5. The oral care device of wherein the body has a wall defining a portion of the cavity; andat least one spacer extending between the wall and the absorbent material to space at least a portion of the absorbent material a distance away from the wall.6. The oral care device of wherein the absorbent material includes a leading end portion and a trailing end portion claim 5 , the leading end portion being closer to the inlet than the trailing end portion; andthe at least one spacer spaces the leading end portion of the absorbent material a distance away from the wall of the body that is greater than a distance between the trailing end portion of the absorbent material and the wall of the body.7. The oral care device of wherein the oral care byproduct cavity ...

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Номер записи: 27
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Tooth cleaning devices and processes for using same

Номер: US20180055211A1
Автор: Joelle S. Flynn
Принадлежит: Joelle S. Flynn

Tooth cleaning devices that are designed for portable, discrete use improve dental hygiene as well as cosmetic appearance of teeth. For example, teeth can be discreetly cleaned after drinking dark-colored beverages in social settings wherein conventional teeth cleaning devices are unavailable or inconvenient. The portable and discrete tooth cleaning devices can be used with described processes and stored and dispensed with described devices.

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Номер записи: 28
15-05-2014 дата публикации

IMPLEMENT HAVING A REACTION AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20140133896A1
Автор: Kemp James H.
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

A reaction and delivery implement that includes a handle configured for user manipulation, a head having a plurality of agent housing regions, the first agent housing region housing a first agent and the second agent housing region housing a second agent, the first and second agents being different. The head is configured to facilitate both prevention of intermixing of the first and second agents in a storage position as well as reaction of the first and second agents through intermixing in a delivery position so as to produce and apply a third agent to a contacted surface when in the delivery position. The reaction and delivery implement may be an oral care implement such as a toothbrush. The implement may also be motorized and may be used with a wide array of reactions. 1. A toothbrush , comprising:a handle configured for user manipulation; anda head having a first capsule for retaining a first agent and a second capsule for retaining a second agent, the first and second agents being different, wherein the head includes a plurality of cleaning elements having an alignment and placement between and surrounding each of the first and second capsules that prevents intermixing of the first and second agents in a storage mode, and that facilitates intermixing of the first and second agents so as to produce and apply a third agent to a surface during use of the toothbrush.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the first and second capsules are removable.3. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the first and second capsules are formed of a water-soluble material to chemically erode in an oral cavity during use of the toothbrush.4. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the first and second capsules are color coated.5. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the first agent is a base claim 1 , the second agent is an acid claim 1 , and the third agent is neutral.6. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the first agent is a base claim 1 , the second agent is a curing agent claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 29
22-05-2014 дата публикации

PAINT BRUSH AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20140140753A1
Автор: Belton Antonio, Carley Jason, HESSE BRYAN L., TAYLOR JEFFREY F., White John
Принадлежит: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.

A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein. 1. A paint brush comprising:a brush handle comprising a handle portion and an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion defines at least one channel extending from a distal outlet opening to a proximal inlet opening located closer to the handle portion than the distal outlet opening;a plurality of bristles extending from a distal bristle end region to a proximal bristle end region;a ferrule extending around and in contact with at least a portion of the plurality of bristles at the proximal bristle end region; anda spacer apparatus extending from a proximal end to a distal end and positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles at the proximal bristle end region to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles, wherein the spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of bristles at the proximal bristle end region are coupled between the ferrule and the spacer apparatus, and further wherein the at least one channel of the attachment portion and the at least one opening of the spacer apparatus define a passageway that allows fluid passage from the proximal inlet opening of the attachment portion to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided into the proximal inlet opening of the attachment portion.2. A paint brush comprising:a plurality of bristles extending ...

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Номер записи: 30
08-03-2018 дата публикации

PAINT BRUSH

Номер: US20180064237A1
Автор: Dowling Nequita
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a paint brush, a method of using the paint brush and a method of making the paint brush. The paint brush includes a channel within the handle of the brush to provide a fluid to the bristles of the brush. The paint brush can be made by molding a channel into the brush, or by mechanically adding the channel to the handle. 1. A paint brush , comprising:a handle, wherein the handle comprises a channel;an opening at a first end of the channel and the first end of the handle;a ferrule connected to the handle;at least one bristle connected to the ferrule; andat least one secondary channel, wherein the at least one secondary channel is on the same plane as the at least one bristle.2. The paintbrush of claim 1 , wherein the at least one secondary channel is in a resin that binds the at least one bristle.3. The paintbrush of claim 1 , further comprising a backstop claim 1 , wherein the backstop is located between the handle and the at least one bristle.4. The paintbrush of claim 3 , wherein the backstop is integral to the paintbrush.5. The paintbrush of claim 3 , wherein the backstop is detachable from the paintbrush.6. The backstop of claim 3 , wherein the backstop is an escutcheon pin.7. The paintbrush of claim 1 , wherein a material of the handle is a plastic claim 1 , a metal claim 1 , a wood claim 1 , and combinations thereof.8. The paintbrush of claim 1 , wherein the at least one secondary channel is in a resin.9. The paintbrush of claim 1 , further comprising an adapter at the opening of the first end of the handle.10. The paintbrush of claim 9 , wherein the adapter connects the paint brush to a fluid source.11. The paintbrush of claim 1 , further comprising at least one hanging device claim 1 , wherein the hanging device is not in the channel in the handle.12. A method to clean a contaminant from a brush claim 1 , comprising:providing a fluid to a channel in a handle of the brush;providing the fluid from the channel in the handle of the brush ...

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Номер записи: 31
29-05-2014 дата публикации

SANITARY COMPACT RETRACTABLE TOOTHBRUSH WITH FLUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20140143965A1
Автор: Graf Carl Edward
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A sanitary retractable compact toothbrush, comprising an external rigid casing; a toothbrush retractably mounted inside the external rigid casing and comprising a plurality of bristles arranged perpendicularly to the long axis of the toothbrush; a fluid dispenser mounted within or upon the external rigid casing and comprising a dispensing mechanism for dispensing fluid contained within the fluid dispenser onto a top surface of the plurality of bristles while the toothbrush is retracted within the external rigid casing; and a slide for manually extending the toothbrush from a retracted position to an extended position, relative to the external casing. 1. A sanitary retractable compact toothbrush , comprising:an external rigid casing;a toothbrush retractably mounted inside the external rigid casing and comprising a plurality of bristles arranged perpendicularly to the long axis of the toothbrush;a fluid dispenser mounted within or upon the external rigid casing and comprising a dispensing mechanism for dispensing fluid contained within the fluid dispenser onto a top surface of the plurality of bristles while the toothbrush is retracted within the external rigid casing; anda slide for manually extending the toothbrush from a retracted position to an extended position, relative to the external casing.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the dispensed fluid is a breath freshening agent.3. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the dispensed fluid is xylitol. This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/796,839 titled “RETRACTABLE TOOTHBRUSH WITH SPRAY/APPLICATOR BOTTLE. THE CASE FOR THE TOOTHBRUSH HAS SELF CLOSING DOOR. SPRAY BOTTLE AND TOOTHBRUSH CAN BE EASILY REMOVED AND REPLACED.”, filed on Nov. 23, 2012, the entire specification of which is incorporated hereby by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to the field of oral hygiene, and more particularly to the field of retractable toothbrush-like devices for ...

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Номер записи: 32
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Oral care implement

Номер: US20170065070A1
Автор: Douglas Joseph Hohlbein, Robert Moskovich
Принадлежит: Colgate Palmolive Co

An oral care implement having a body that includes a head portion and a handle portion. At least one bristle is mounted to the head portion. The at least one bristle may include an oral care feature. The body may include a core component and a sheath component. The core component may include a structural feature that corresponds to or is representative of the oral care feature of the at least one bristle. The core component may be visible through the sheath component.

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Номер записи: 33
11-03-2021 дата публикации

BRUSH, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OF A BRUSH

Номер: US20210068522A1
Автор: CHANT David
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A brush that includes an intertwisted wire core defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of bristles secured within the intertwisted wire core, each of the plurality of bristles having opposed ends that extend radially away from the core, and at least some of the opposed ends of the plurality of bristles being split into a plurality of fragments. 1. A brush , comprising:an intertwisted wire core defining a longitudinal axis; anda plurality of bristles secured within the intertwisted wire core, each of the plurality of bristles having opposed ends that extend radially away from the core, and at least some of the opposed ends of the plurality of bristles being split into a plurality of fragments.2. The brush of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of bristles has a cross sectional snowflake shape.3. The brush of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bristles form a cylindrical envelope along the longitudinal axis of the intertwisted wire core.4. The brush of claim 1 , wherein a length of the bristles decrease toward a distal end of the core so as to form a conical shape.5. The brush of claim 1 , further comprising a rod attached to an end of the intertwisted wire core.6. A method of manufacturing a brush claim 1 , the method comprising:mounting a bush adjacent a splitting tool having a plurality of blades, the brush having an intertwisted wire core defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of bristles secured within the intertwisted wire core, each of the plurality of bristles having opposed ends that extend radially away from the core;rotating the brush relative to the splitting tool;contacting at least some of the opposed ends of the plurality of bristles with the plurality of blades of the splitting tool so as to split the at least some of the opposed ends of the plurality of bristles into a plurality of fragments.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of blades has a claw shape with a curved portion and a pointed tip.8. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 34
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Method for providing an abrasion resistant cutting edge and trimming device having said cutting edge

Номер: US20150075347A1
Автор: Bernd Nootbaar, Klaus Eimann
Принадлежит: Braun GmbH

A method for manufacturing a toothbrush filament trimmer includes providing a cutter and a counter knife each comprised of hot-working steel, wherein the cutter and the counter knife include at least a recess suitable to carry a coating to form a cutting edge; depositing a first material onto the at least one recess of the cutter and/or the counter knife to form a first layer; depositing a second material onto each first layer to form a second layer, wherein at least a carbide of at least one element of the fourth, the fifth, the sixth and/or the seventh group of the periodic table is used as the second material; and sharpening the coating comprising the first layer and the second layer applied to the at least one recess of the cutter and/or to the at least one recess of the counter knife, wherein a cutting edge is formed.

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Номер записи: 35
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Oral Care Implement

Номер: US20170071325A1
Автор: CARSE Paul Donald, Hohlbein Douglas Joseph, Jimenez Eduardo, Kolb Matthew Lee, Moskovich Robert, Sorrentino Alan, Waguespack Kenneth, Wu Donghui
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle; the body having a cavity therein for storing an oral care fluid; the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and a fluid outlet through which the oral care fluid is dispensable to an exterior of the oral care implement; a passageway fluidly connecting the cavity with the fluid outlet; a mechanism for introducing air into the cavity from the exterior of the oral care implement; and a control valve on the head movable relative to the head between a first position for preventing fluid flow from the cavity through the fluid outlet and a second position for permitting fluid flow from the cavity through the fluid outlet. 1. An oral care implement , comprising:a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle;the body having a cavity therein for storing an oral care fluid;the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and a fluid outlet through which the oral care fluid is dispensable to an exterior of the oral care implement;a passageway fluidly connecting the cavity with the fluid outlet;a mechanism for introducing air into the cavity from the exterior of the oral care implement; anda control valve on the head movable relative to the head between a first position for preventing fluid flow from the cavity through the fluid outlet and a second position for permitting fluid flow from the cavity through the fluid outlet.2. The oral care implement of claim 1 , comprising a movable wall in the cavity claim 1 , the wall dividing the cavity into first and second reservoirs of variable volume claim 1 , wherein the first reservoir is for storing the oral care fluid claim 1 , and wherein the passageway fluidly connects the first reservoir with the fluid outlet.3. The oral care implement of claim 2 , wherein the body further defines a first opening fluidly connecting the second reservoir with the exterior of the oral ...

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Номер записи: 36
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Oral Care Implement

Номер: US20170071326A1
Автор: CARSE Paul Donald, Kolb Matthew Lee, Wu Donghui
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle, a head at an end of the handle, and at least one fluid outlet, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom; a reservoir in the body and for storing an oral care fluid; and a supply mechanism connected to the body, the supply mechanism comprising: a user-operable selector comprising a cam, and an actuator comprising a follower in contact with the same, the actuator operable to cause the oral care fluid to flow from the reservoir towards the fluid outlet, and wherein the cam is movable relative to the body to cause movement of the follower relative to the body and thereby operate the actuator. 1. An oral care implement , comprising:a body comprising a handle, a head at an end of the handle, and at least one fluid outlet, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom;a reservoir in the body and for storing an oral care fluid; and a user-operable selector comprising a cam, and', 'an actuator comprising a follower in contact with the cam, the actuator operable to cause the oral care fluid to flow from the reservoir towards the fluid outlet, and, 'a supply mechanism connected to the body, the supply mechanism comprisingwherein the cam is movable relative to the body to cause movement of the follower relative to the body and thereby operate the actuator.2. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the cam is a linear cam.3. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein each of the cam and the follower comprises a surface in contact with the other of the cam and the follower.4. The oral care implement of claim 3 , wherein one or each of the cam and the follower comprises a planar surface in contact with the other of the cam and the follower.5. The oral care implement of claim 4 , wherein the cam comprises a planar first surface in contact with a planar second surface of the follower claim 4 , and wherein the first surface is parallel to the second ...

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Номер записи: 37
26-03-2015 дата публикации

TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM UTILIZING ORAL CARE CAPSULE

Номер: US20150083747A1
Автор: Noble Lise W., Noble Patrick T.
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A toothbrush includes a brush head having a capsule receiving zone sized to receive a dentrifice capsule. A plurality angled bristles may retain the capsule in such zone. Loading of such toothbrush with a capsule may be performed with a dispenser including a toothbrush manipulation element adapted to move a retention structure associated with the brush head, and dispensation element adapted to deliver the capsule into the receiving zone. Such dispenser may include a desiccant material disposed to receive moisture from a capsule storage container. A dispenser may further include a plurality of toothbrush insertion apertures each adapted to receive a portion of a different toothbrush, so as to enable multiple users each having different toothbrushes to use the same dispenser without requiring contact between multiple brushes and single capsule interface surface of the dispenser. 1. A dispensing device adapted for use with at least one toothbrush including a brush head having a capsule receiving zone configured to receive an oral care capsule , the dispensing device comprising:a container including an interior arranged to contain a plurality of oral care capsules;an aperture-defining element including an aperture arranged to permit passage of an oral care capsule; anda moveable dispensation element arranged to push an oral care capsule through the aperture to be received by the capsule receiving zone of the brush head.2. The dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a ramp arranged to guide oral care capsules toward the moveable dispensation element.3. The dispensing device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one moveable sealing element arranged to reduce infiltration of moisture into the container between cycles of dispensing oral care capsules from the dispensing device.4. The dispensing device of claim 1 , further comprising a selectively closable dispensing orifice adapted to permit dispensation of at least one oral care capsule from the ...

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Номер записи: 38
23-03-2017 дата публикации

Oral Care Implement

Номер: US20170079419A1
Автор: CARSE Paul Donald, Hohlbein Douglas Joseph, Jimenez Eduardo, Kolb Matthew Lee, Moskovich Robert, Sorrentino Alan, Waguespack Kenneth, Wu Donghui
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head, the body having a cavity, and the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom; a movable wall in the cavity that divides the cavity into first and second reservoirs, the first reservoir for storing an oral care fluid; a fluid outlet through which the oral care fluid is dispensable to an exterior of the oral care implement; a passageway fluidly connecting the first reservoir with the fluid outlet; a control valve movable between a first position and a second position for preventing and permitting fluid flow from the first reservoir, respectively; a first opening fluidly connecting the second reservoir with the exterior of the oral care implement; and a first check valve for permitting and restricting air flow into and out of the second reservoir from the exterior. 1. An oral care implement , comprising:a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle, the body having a cavity therein, and the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom;a movable wall in the cavity, the wall dividing the cavity into first and second reservoirs of variable volume, the first reservoir being for storing an oral care fluid;a fluid outlet through which the oral care fluid is dispensable to an exterior of the oral care implement;a passageway fluidly connecting the first reservoir with the fluid outlet;a control valve movable between a first position for preventing fluid flow from the first reservoir through the fluid outlet and a second position for permitting fluid flow from the first reservoir through the fluid outlet;a first opening fluidly connecting the second reservoir with the exterior of the oral care implement; anda first check valve for permitting air flow into the second reservoir from the exterior of the oral care implement via the first opening and for restricting air flow from the second reservoir to the exterior of the oral care implement ...

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Номер записи: 39
12-03-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DENTAL IRRIGATION

Номер: US20200077875A1
Автор: PACKOUZ Elimelech, RAUD Ralf
Принадлежит: EHT, LLC

An apparatus for dental irrigation may be provided to project fluid onto the surfaces of, and the interproximal spaces between, a user's teeth and gum-line. The apparatus may comprise two hollow U-shaped manifolds having orifices located on their interior faces used as fluid jets. The manifolds may be connected, at a central point of reflection, by a rotating inlet joint which supplies the fluid flow. When placed in the user's mouth, the apparatus may be designed to receive the top and bottom sets of teeth in each corresponding U-shaped manifold, with orifices configured to provide fluid jets aligned towards the lingual and buccal side of the teeth. The orifices may be staggered to provide staggered fluid flow. A user's teeth may be cleaned with a controlled fluid flow by moving the apparatus in a sweeping motion between each set of rear molars. 1. An apparatus for dental irrigation , the apparatus comprising:a first manifold having a first plurality of outlet holes laid out on a first wall of the first manifold and a second wall of the first manifold, wherein the first wall approximately faces the second wall, and wherein the first plurality of outlet holes on the first wall of the first manifold are approximately oriented towards the first plurality of outlet holes on the second wall of the first manifold; align with an approximately common axis of symmetry, and', 'reflect about a central point of reflection, such that each manifold is oriented in opposite directions; and, 'wherein the first manifold and the second manifold are positioned so as to approximately, 'a second manifold having a second plurality of outlet holes laid out on a first wall of the second manifold and a second wall of the second manifold, wherein the first wall approximately faces the second wall, wherein the second plurality of holes on the first wall of the second manifold are approximately oriented towards the second plurality of holes on the second wall of the second manifold, and'} the ...

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Номер записи: 40
29-03-2018 дата публикации

CLEANING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180084898A1
Автор: DARLING Philip Stephen, JONES Jason Godfrey, TWEEDIE Robert Lawrence, VINCENT Christopher Graham, WAUGH Edward Michael, WRONSKI Robert Stefan
Принадлежит: Dyson Technology Limited

A pump assembly for a dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid chamber, a piston, and a drive. Magnets, connected respectively to the piston and the drive, enable the drive to couple to the piston and move it within the fluid chamber to draw fluid into the fluid chamber. A stop prevents the piston from being pulled beyond a stop position so that through continued actuation of the drive the magnets separate to allow a spring to push the piston away from the stop position to urge a burst of fluid from the fluid chamber. 1. A pump assembly for a dental cleaning appliance , the pump assembly comprising:a positive displacement pump comprising a fluid chamber having a fluid inlet connectable to a source of fluid, a fluid outlet, and a fluid displacement member;a drive for actuating the pump to move the fluid displacement member relative to the fluid chamber along a first linear path to draw fluid into the fluid chamber through the fluid inlet;an energy storer that converts kinetic energy generated during actuation of the pump by the drive into potential energy, and stores the potential energy;a first coupling member connected to the pump and a second coupling member connected to the drive, the coupling members coupling together to enable the drive to actuate the pump to draw fluid into the fluid chamber, anda decoupler for decoupling the coupling members to enable the energy storer to use stored potential energy to actuate the pump in reverse to urge a burst of fluid from the fluid chamber through the fluid outlet;wherein the drive is configured to move the second coupling member reciprocally along a second linear path which is co-axially aligned with the first linear path.2. The pump assembly of claim 1 , comprising a connecting rod which connects the first coupling member to the fluid displacement member.3. The pump assembly of claim 2 , wherein the fluid displacement member and the first coupling member are located at opposite ends of the connecting rod.4. The pump ...

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Номер записи: 41
20-04-2017 дата публикации

BRUSHES FOR DELIVERING GLUTINOUS SUBSTANCE TO WORKPIECE FROM END-EFFECTOR AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170105512A1
Автор: Guirguis Martin, Tomuta Raul, Topf Richard P.
Принадлежит:

A brush () for delivering a glutinous substance () to a workpiece () from an end-effector () is disclosed. The brush () comprises a body (), having a rotational axis () and comprising a first channel () that comprises an inlet () and a first outlet (). The inlet () is coaxial with the rotational axis () and the first outlet () is offset from the rotational axis (). The brush () also comprises tufts (), extending from the body () and each comprising at least one bristle () and a tip (). The brush () further comprises a first tube (), communicatively coupled with the first outlet () of the first channel () of the body (). 1200168170102200. A brush () for delivering a glutinous substance () to a workpiece () from an end-effector () , the brush () comprising:{'b': 202', '238', '208', '209', '280', '209', '238', '280', '238, 'a body (), having a rotational axis () and comprising a first channel () that comprises an inlet () and a first outlet (), wherein the inlet () is coaxial with the rotational axis () and the first outlet () is offset from the rotational axis ();'}{'b': 222', '202', '227', '220, 'tufts (), extending from the body () and each comprising a tip () and at least one bristle (); and'}{'b': 210', '280', '208', '202, 'a first tube (), communicatively coupled with the first outlet () of the first channel () of the body ().'}28-. (canceled)9200. The brush () according to claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 222', '238', '202, 'at least a first one of the tufts () is oblique to the rotational axis () of the body (); and'}{'b': 227', '222', '238', '202', '222, 'the tip () of at least the first one of the tufts () is farther away from the rotational axis () of the body () than any other portion of at least the first one of the tufts ().'}10200. The brush () according to claim 9 , wherein:{'b': 222', '238', '202, 'at least a second one of the tufts () is oblique to the rotational axis () of the body (); and'}{'b': 227', '222', '238', '202', '222, 'the tip () of at least the ...

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Номер записи: 42
20-04-2017 дата публикации

DISPOSABLE TOOTHBRUSH AND FLOSSING DEVICE

Номер: US20170105517A1
Автор: Isaacs Zack, Petrov Dimitriy
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A combined toothbrush and mouth care device includes a main body member having a proximal end and a distal end, a brush head having a plurality of bristles to brush a user's teeth coupled to the proximal end of the main body member and a flossing member to floss between the user's teeth integrally formed with the distal end of the main body member, wherein the brush head includes a first region having a first width and a second region having a second width less than the first width to reach the user's posterior teeth. 1. A combined toothbrush and mouth care device , comprising:a main body member having a proximal end and a distal end;a brush head having a plurality of bristles to brush a user's teeth coupled to the proximal end of the main body member; anda flossing member to floss between the user's teeth integrally formed with the distal end of the main body member,wherein the brush head includes a first region having a first width and a second region having a second width less than the first width to reach the user's posterior teeth.2. The combined toothbrush and mouth care device of claim 1 , wherein the brush head is formed in a triangular shape.3. The combined toothbrush and mouth care device of claim 1 , wherein the first region of the brush head is configured to simultaneously contact upper and lower sets of teeth of the user.4. The combined toothbrush and mouth care device of claim 1 , wherein the second region of the brush head is configured to wedge within the user's mouth to contact the user's posterior teeth.5. The combined toothbrush and mouth care device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bristles are arranged in a pattern corresponding to a shape of the brush head.6. The combined toothbrush and mouth care device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bristles are coated with a cleaning agent.7. The combined toothbrush and mouth care device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bristles are disposed on a first surface of the brush head and a tongue ...

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Номер записи: 43
20-04-2017 дата публикации

TOOTHBRUSH WITH AN EXTENDABLE HANDLE

Номер: US20170106524A1
Автор: UBETO German J.
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A toothbrush includes a head with an extendable handle. The toothbrush has a brush head with bristles extending from one side, and an opening containing one or more segments nested within one another. The inner-most segment is pulled outward, away from the brush head, with the adjacent outer segments following forming a handle assembly. A resilient member within the brush head between the head and inner-most segment assists in extension of the handle assembly. Upon extension the segments form an interference fit with each adjacent interior and exterior segment forming a rigid handle assembly. When the handle assembly is in an extended configuration a retention member extends from the interior of the segment surrounding the extended segment for engaging the end of the segment thereby preventing the handle assembly from collapsing. A rotatable collar at the end of the inner-most segment includes filament for flossing teeth. 1. A toothbrush , comprising:a hollow brush head forming an internal sidewall and an opening; 'a tubular member with a wall having an exterior, the tubular member extending between a first end and a second end;', 'at least one segment movably disposed within the brush head, comprisinga resilient member disposed between the internal sidewall and the at least one segment first end;wherein when the at least one segment is in a first position the at least one segment extends within the brush head, and the resilient member is in a compressed state; andwherein when the at least one segment is in a second position the exterior wall of the at least one segment forms an interference fit with the internal sidewall of the brush head opening, and the resilient member is in an un-compressed state.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , further comprising:a first engagement member at the brush head internal sidewall;a second engagement member at the at least one segment exterior adjacent the first end; andwherein when the at least one segment is in the second position ...

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Номер записи: 44
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Oral Care Device

Номер: US20160113384A1
Автор: Olson Richard Carl
Принадлежит:

A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir. 1. An oral care device comprising:a body;an oral care product reservoir at least partially in the body;a discharge port in communication with the oral care product reservoir that permits oral care product to be withdrawn from the oral care product reservoir;a cavity at least partially in the body; andan inlet opening in communication with the cavity that permits oral care byproducts to pass through the inlet opening and into the cavity.2. The oral care device of wherein the oral care product reservoir has at least a portion thereof disposed within the cavity.3. The oral care device of wherein the discharge port has a removable cover extending over the discharge port.4. The oral care device of wherein the inlet opening has a first configuration that permits passage of oral care byproducts into the cavity and a second configuration that restricts passage of oral care byproducts out of the cavity.5. The oral care device of wherein the oral care product reservoir includes a suction-drawn piston configured to be drawn toward the discharge port in response to suction being applied to the discharge port.6. The oral care device of further comprising an absorbent material within the cavity.7. The oral care device of further comprising a blocking wall in the cavity between the inlet opening and the absorbent material.8. The oral care device of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 45
13-05-2021 дата публикации

INTERCHANGEABLE BROOM BRISTLE WITH RELEASBLE AGENT

Номер: US20210137255A1
Автор: Ohayon Jacob Koby
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The present disclosure is directed an interchangeable broom bristle with at least one releasable agent. The broom bristles may be part of a broom including a handle and a broom head. The bristles are adapted to include at least one agent, which when the broom is in use the at least one agent is released. The agent may be a perfume or the like which releases a scent via friction when adjacent bristles come into contact with each other. The agent may include an anti-bacterial composition and/or a cleaning agent. Additionally, the broom head may be adapted to be interchangeable. The bristles may take various forms and the bristle head may include at least one type or form of bristle and/or any combination of at least two types or forms of bristle. 1. A broom including:an elongated handle having a first end and a second end;a broom head including a receiver for coupling the broom head to the second end of the elongated handle and a plurality of bristles extending from the broom head; andan agent applied to at least one bristle of the plurality of bristles.2. The broom of claim 1 , wherein the agent is at least one of an antibacterial agent claim 1 , a scented agent and/or a cleaning agent.3. The broom of claim 2 , wherein the agent is at least one of a liquid claim 2 , solid claim 2 , and/or gas.4. The broom of claim 3 , wherein the agent is encapsulated by a membrane claim 3 , wall and/or coating.5. The broom of claim 4 , wherein at least two different agents are applied to the at least one bristle.6. The broom of claim 5 , wherein the at least two different agents are each separately applied to each of the at least one bristle in different regions.7. The broom of claim 2 , wherein at least one bristle of the plurality of bristles is substantially straight.8. The broom of claim 1 , wherein at least bristle of the plurality of bristles includes an elongated member and at least one side member coupled to and extending away from the elongated member.9. The broom of claim ...

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Номер записи: 46
13-05-2021 дата публикации

STAMPED BRUSH HEADS AND BRUSH HEAD STAMPING MANUFACTURING METHODS

Номер: US20210137257A1
Автор: KOPEINIG Florian, MEIDL Michael, VARCH Martin
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A brush head () and a method () for manufacturing a brush head. The method () includes stamping () a plurality of openings () into a strip or roll of backing material (). A bristle tuft () is inserted into each of the openings in the backing material. A proximal end () of each bristle tuft is bonded to a proximal side () of the backing material to create a merged proximal end head portion (). Excess portions of the backing material are removed to form a plurality of carrier elements () about the openings from the backing material. The carrier elements form a plurality of merged tuft assemblies (). A platen () of a neck () is positioned in relation to the merged tuft assemblies. A matrix material () is injected around the platen and the merged tuft assemblies to at least partially encompass the platen and the carrier elements of the merged tuft assemblies. 1. A method for manufacturing a brush head , the method comprising the steps of:stamping a plurality of openings into a backing material;inserting at least one bristle tuft into each of the openings in the backing material;bonding a proximal end of each bristle tuft to at least a portion of proximal side of the backing material to create a merged proximal end head portion that secures the bristle tuft to the backing material to form a merged tuft assembly;cutting at least one carrier element comprising at least one merged tuft assembly from the backing material;positioning a platen of a neck in relation to the at least one carrier element of merged tuft assemblies; andinjecting a matrix material around the platen and the carrier element of merged tuft assemblies such that the matrix material at least partially encompasses the platen and the carrier elements of the merged tuft assemblies.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the backing material from a roll claim 1 , a strip claim 1 , or a combination including at least one of the foregoing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 47
13-05-2021 дата публикации

BRUSH HEAD ARRANGEMENTS

Номер: US20210137259A1
Автор: VARCH Martin
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A brush head () and a method of making a tuft spike () and a brush head with a plurality of tuft spikes. The brush head includes a matrix () having a plurality of receptacles () formed therein. A plurality of tuft spikes are each formed of a plurality of bristle strands () arranged in a tuft () having a free end () and a proximal end () inserted in a spike body (). Each tuft spike is disposed in one of the receptacles of the matrix. A brush head neck () has a distal platen () that is connected to and at least partially encompassed in the matrix. 1. A brush head , comprising:a matrix having a plurality of receptacles formed therein;a plurality of tuft spikes, each formed of a plurality of bristle strands arranged in a tuft having a free end and a proximal end inserted in a spike body, each tuft spike disposed in one of the receptacles of the matrix; anda neck having a distal platen of which is connected to and at least partially embedded in the matrix.2. The brush head of claim 1 , wherein the matrix is made from a thermoplastic claim 1 , a thermoplastic elastomer claim 1 , or a combination including at least one of the foregoing.3. The brush head of claim 1 , wherein the spike body and the bristle strands are formed of the same material or of different materials having a same or similar melting temperature.4. The brush head of claim 1 , wherein the spike body and the proximal end of the bristle strands are melted together to form each tuft spike.5. The brush head of claim 1 , wherein the tuft spikes are injected into the matrix.6. The brush head of wherein the tuft spikes are configured to be injected into the matrix pneumatically claim 5 , hydraulically claim 5 , or mechanically.712. The brush head of claim 5 , wherein the receptacles each comprise a restriction and the spike bodies each comprise a retaining feature claim 5 , the restriction having a first dimension (D) that is less than a second dimension (D) of the retaining feature claim 5 , such that ...

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Номер записи: 48
13-05-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for manufaturing round brushes

Номер: US20210137260A1
Автор: FERRARI Enzo, MAGNI Ettore
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A method and apparatus for producing round brushes having bristles clamped between two wire portions of a folded wire, comprising a feed station and a subsequent finishing station, wherein in the feed station a wire is bent between two counter holders, and the feed station comprises a bristle feed device and a rotatable gripper adapted to grip the bent wire and twist it during the feed of bristles to anchor the bristles in the wire. In the finishing station, the twisted wire is held by a stationary gripper and further twisted by the rotatable gripper. The bristles are then cut on their outer side. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing round brushes that include bristles clamped between two wire portions of a folded wire , comprising:a feed station and a subsequently arranged finishing station;the feed station having two opposed counter-brackets that are spaced apart from each other, a bristle feeding device and a rotatable gripper;the feed station being designed to bend a wire, which is transported into the feed station, transversely to a longitudinal direction of the wire between the opposed counter-brackets;the bristle feeding device being designed to feed bristles to the bent wire, and the rotatable gripper being designed to grasp the bent wire and twist the same during the feeding of bristles in order to anchor the bristles in the wire;the finishing station being designed to receive the twisted wire and to further twist the wire and cut the bristles on an outer end of the bristles;the finishing station having a stationary gripper that can grasp a free end of the twisted wire;the apparatus having a rotatable base to which a plurality of rotatable grippers are attached and wherein by rotating the base a rotatable gripper together with the wire just twisted can be transferred from the feed station into the finishing station where the wire just twisted is grasped by the stationary gripper provided in the finishing station, wherein the rotatable gripper can be put into ...

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Номер записи: 49
17-07-2014 дата публикации

Agitator for a surface treating appliance

Номер: US20140196236A1
Автор: Matthew Adam Tucker, Sean Ventress
Принадлежит: Dyson Technology Ltd

An agitator for a surface treating appliance. The agitator comprises an agitator body having an axis, and a bristle strip carried on the agitator body and extending along a central region of the agitator body and an end region of the agitator body. The bristle strip includes a plurality of bristles aligned in a row, and wherein bristles associated with the end region of the agitator extend in a direction that defines an acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the agitator. In this way, the bristles on the ends of the agitator are provided with a outwardly swept configuration that increases the effective swept width of the agitator.

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Номер записи: 50
03-05-2018 дата публикации

PORTABLE INTERDENTAL TOOTHBRUSH

Номер: US20180116389A1
Автор: LEE SANG GEUN
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The present invention provides a portable interdental toothbrush comprising: a cleaning solution tube in which a cleaning solution is received to be carried conveniently, an assembly protrusion for discharging the cleaning solution is formed in an upper part, an injection hole for filling with the cleaning solution is formed in the lower part, and an injection hole cover for closing the injection hole after injection is attached; and a brush body in which an assembly hole into which the assembly protrusion of the cleaning solution tube is inserted and assembled is formed in the lower part to be assembled to the assembly protrusion of the cleaning solution tube and a brush fixing portion is fixed in the upper part. 1. A portable interdental toothbrush (A) comprising:{'b': 1', '11', '12', '13', '12, 'a cleaning solution tube () in which a cleaning solution is received to be carried conveniently, an assembly protrusion () for discharging the cleaning solution is formed in the upper part, an injection hole () for filling with the cleaning so titian is formed in the lower part, and an inflow hole cover () for closing the injection hole () after injection is attached; and'}{'b': 2', '21', '11', '1', '11', '1', '22, 'a brush body () in which an assembly hole () into which the assembly protrusion () of the cleaning solution tube () is inserted and assembled is formed in the lower pan to be assembled to the assembly protrusion () of the cleaning solution tube () and a brush fixing portion () is fixed in the upper part,'}{'b': 11', '11', '1', '11', '11', '11, 'i': a', 'b', 'b', 'c, 'wherein a discharge hole () for discharging the cleaning solution is formed in a longitudinal direction in the center of the assembly protrusion () of the cleaning solution tube (), a screw portion () is formed in the lower end of an outer surface thereof, and an extended portion from the screw portion () is formed such that a support extension () is extended; and'}{'b': 21', '2', '21', '21', '21 ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Mascara Applicator

Номер: US20220265035A1
Автор: DUTTON Simon Nicholas
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Implementations described herein provide an apparatus and a method for applying mascara with a mascara applicator assembly. The mascara applicator assembly has a body. The body has an inner volume configured to accept mascara product. A stem is coupled to the body. The stem has a passage and one or more apertures. The one or more apertures extend through the stem and into the passage. A brush is disposed on a distal end of the stem and has a dispensing region and an application region. The dispensing region has bristle fibers arranged in an orientation different than the bristle fibers disposed in the application region. 1. A mascara applicator assembly , comprising:a base including a body having an inner volume configured to accept mascara product;a stem coupled to the body, the stem having a passage and one or more apertures, the one or more apertures extending through the stem and into the passage;a brush disposed on a distal end of the stem and having a dispensing region and an application region, said dispensing region being positioned to receive product exiting the apertures; anda cap comprising a cleaner configured to engage the brush when the cap is disposed on the body, the cleaner comprising a wiper sealing pad,wherein the cap is keyed with the base to align the cleaner therein with the brush so that the cleaner properly engages the brush and the wiper sealing pad aligns with the apertures thereby cleaning and sealing the apertures.2. The mascara applicator assembly of further comprising:a mascara product container disposed in the inner volume of the body, the mascara product container having a valve; andan actuator operable to cause the valve to change between open and closed states.3. The mascara applicator assembly of claim 2 , wherein the actuator is operable to displace the mascara product container relative to the body.4. The mascara applicator assembly according to any one of - claim 2 , wherein the cleaner further comprises one or more of the ...

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Номер записи: 52
10-05-2018 дата публикации

DENTAL DISPENSING TIP

Номер: US20180125220A1
Автор: Korup Todd
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A dental dispensing tip includes a body having a first body end, a second body end, and a fluid passageway extending between the first and second body ends. A brush cup is provided at the second body end and has a brush barrel defined therein. A brush applicator is secured within the brush barrel and includes a plurality of bristles, wherein a first end of the brush applicator is received within the brush barrel and a second end of the brush applicator extends out of the brush barrel. A delivery cannula is in fluid communication with the fluid passageway and has a bent end entering the plurality of bristles at an intermediate location between the first and second ends to deliver the dental solution to the plurality of bristles. 1. A method of assembling a dental dispensing tip , comprising:providing a body having a first end, a second end, a fluid passageway extending from the first end toward the second end, and a brush cup disposed at the second end;inserting a brush applicator into a brush barrel defined within the brush cup, the brush applicator including a plurality of bristles;securing the brush applicator within the brush barrel such that a portion of the plurality of bristles extends out of the brush barrel; andarranging a delivery cannula on the body to provide fluid communication between the fluid passageway and the brush applicator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting the brush applicator into the brush barrel comprises:gathering the plurality of bristles into a bundle;bending the bundle at an intermediate location with a mechanical fastener and thereby providing a proximal end, where the mechanical fastener is at least partially wrapped around the bundle, and a distal end, where ends of the plurality of bristles are disposed; andintroducing the proximal end of the bundle into the brush barrel with a driver mechanism.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the brush applicator within the brush barrel comprises at least one of:generating an ...

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Номер записи: 53
02-05-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ROUND BRUSHES

Номер: US20190125069A1
Автор: FERRARI Enzo, MAGNI Ettore
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An apparatus for manufacturing round brushes includes motor-driven driven rollers () which on twisting of the wire halves urge wire to a rotating gripper (). The wire material slides along diverters (). 1. An apparatus for manufacturing round brushes that include bristles clamped between two wire portions of a folded wire , comprisingmotor-driven drive rollers that move the wire in a longitudinal direction,a bending part movable transversely to the wire,opposed counter-brackets that are spaced apart from each other and that are arranged on a side of the wire opposite to the bending part,wherein the bending part can be shifted between the counter-brackets, which process bends the wire between itself and the counter-brackets to obtain bent wire with a V-shape or U-shape in order to form wire halves,a bristle feeding device for feeding bristles to the bent wire, anda rotating gripper that can grasp the bent wire and twist the same during the feeding of bristles in order to anchor the bristles in the wire.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein diverters spaced apart from each other are provided for abutment of the wire claim 1 , along which the wire halves are guided claim 1 , wherein the diverters form a transition from non-bent wire portions of the wire halves to wire portions leading to the rotating gripper transversely to a longitudinal direction.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the counter-brackets and the diverters are different parts and one after the other can be brought into contact with the wire.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the counter-brackets and/or the diverters are traversable such that they can be brought into contact and out of contact with the wire in order to form a bending surface for the wire claim 3 , along which the wire is moved and bent.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the diverters are adjustable in the longitudinal direction of non-bent wire and/or transversely to the longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 54
19-05-2016 дата публикации

MOUTH CLEANER

Номер: US20160135934A1
Автор: Dichtenberg Jakob, Unger Dany
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A single use flexible disposable oral device, which is operated either by the tongue or by a chewing action, for cleaning the entire mouth cavity. The oral device contains a dentifrice and is made of a spongy material. It is formed as a cube having faces and is provided with voids at its external envelope. The edges and vertexes of the external envelope may be harder than the faces and an internal core of the cube. The oral device is contained within a package that may be flat and may contain flushing liquid. 1. A single use flexible disposable oral device , which is operated either by the tongue or by a chewing action , for cleaning the entire mouth cavity.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein: the oral device comprises an external envelope and an internal core claim 1 , the external envelope comprises faces having edges and vertexes claim 1 , and the oral device being non-homogenous claim 1 , and the vertexes are harder than the faces and the internal core.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the edges are harder than the faces and the internal core.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device contains a dentifrice.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is made of a spongy material.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is made of algae.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is water soluble.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is bio degradable.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is in a form of a cube.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein an external envelope of the oral device is provided with voids.11. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is contained within a package.12. The device according to claim 11 , wherein the package is flat.13. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the oral device is contained within an all-inclusive package.14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the all- ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-06-2015 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE CONDUCTIVE BRUSH ASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING METALS

Номер: US20150150368A1
Автор: Fischer Mark Robert, White Clive Stuart
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The present invention relates to a brush assembly for cleaning metal, the assembly comprising one or more brush heads, each brush head comprising a bundle of conductive filaments, having a working end adapted for contacting metal, and a terminal end, the brush head connectable to an electricity supply, and a housing connected to and retaining at least one sheath, each sheath at least partially surrounding at least one brush head, wherein each brush head and its respective sheath are movable in relation to each other by operating an adjustment mechanism and the working end of the brush head and the sheath are selectively fixable in relation to each other. 1. A brush assembly for cleaning metal comprising:one or more brush heads, each brush head comprising a bundle of conductive filaments, having a working end adapted for contacting metal, and a terminal end;said brush head connectable to an electricity supply; anda housing connected to and retaining at least one sheath, each sheath at least partially surrounding at least one brush head;wherein each brush head and its respective sheath are movable in relation to each other by operating an adjustment mechanism; andthe working end of said brush head and said sheath are selectively fixable in relation to each other.2. The brush assembly of wherein the adjustment mechanism is operated manually.3. The brush assembly of wherein the adjustment mechanism is operated by automated means.4. The brush assembly of wherein the working end of each brush head is movable and selectively fixable in relation to a respective sheath.5. The brush assembly of wherein each bundle of conductive filaments has a fixed length.6. The brush assembly of wherein each sheath has a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal length substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis claim 5 , wherein the length of each bundle of conductive filaments is greater than the longitudinal length of the sheath.7. The brush assembly of wherein each bundle of conductive ...

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Номер записи: 56
21-08-2014 дата публикации

BRUSH HEAD AND METHOD AND TOOL FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20140232173A1
Автор: ALSCHWEIG Guenther, AMSEL Klaus, Birk Andreas, FOERSTER Lars, Pfeifer Ulrich
Принадлежит: Braun GmbH

A brush head, particularly a toothbrush head, may have a plurality of cleaning elements, in particular bristle tufts, which are anchored by an end section in a brush carrier, wherein the cleaning elements may be cast with positive engagement in blind-hole shaped retaining recesses. For producing such a brush head different cleaning elements, such as bristle tufts may be fused by heat and may be placed in a mold cavity to be over-molded. 1. A method for producing a brush head in which at least two different cleaning elements selected from the group consisting of different types of cleaning elements , distinctive cleaning elements of the same type and a combination thereof , are embedded at one of their ends at least partially in a bristle carrier , wherein the ends are fused by infrared radiation before embedding , wherein different amounts of infrared radiation are supplied to each of the at least two different cleaning elements , wherein the different amounts of infrared radiation are supplied by a plurality of reflectors that are spatially adjustable relative to one another , and wherein the different amounts of infrared radiation are controlled by a frequency or intensity of the infrared radiation.2. The method according claim 1 , wherein the ends of the cleaning elements to be embedded are fused by being subjecting claim 1 , either individually or in groups claim 1 , to a targeted energy flow.3. The method according claim 2 , wherein at least some of the ends to be embedded are subjected to a targeted flow of hot gas.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the targeted hot gas flow that is directed towards the end of the cleaning elements is created using separate nozzles adjustable relative to one another.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the targeted infrared radiation that is directed towards the end of the cleaning elements is created using separate reflectors.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two different cleaning ...

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Номер записи: 57
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Oral Care Applicator

Номер: US20160157595A1
Автор: RAJAIAH Jayanth, Roetker Connie Marie
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Oral care applicators, including a tip, which can be optimized based on the desired use. 1. An oral care applicator comprising:a. a handle comprising an end and a width;b. a foam tip located on a top of the handle;c. a water insoluble oral care composition comprising a water insoluble carrier selected from the group consisting of petrolatum, mineral oil, polybutene, silicone, polyethylene, or combinations thereof; wherein the oral care composition is associated with the foam tip.2. The oral care applicator of wherein the handle is unitary.3. The oral care applicator of wherein the oral care composition is at least partially contained within the tip.4. The oral care applicator of comprising a compression load deflection greater than about 1.0 psi.5. The oral care applicator of wherein the compression load deflection is greater than about 1.4 psi.6. The oral care applicator of wherein a top of the tip is substantially flat.7. The oral care applicator of wherein the tip is adapted to remove biofilm from a user's teeth.8. The oral care applicator of further comprising a collar.9. The oral care applicator of wherein the tip comprises an open cell foam and wherein the open cell foam comprises less than about 300 pores per square inch and a density of from about 0.5. to about 8.0 lbs/ft.10. The oral care applicator of wherein the oral care composition is adapted to remain behind on a user's teeth after use.11. The oral care applicator of wherein the oral care composition is adapted to deposit a hydrophobic layer on the teeth that feels slick or smooth when contacted by a tongue of a user.12. An oral care applicator comprising:a. a handle;b. a foam tip comprising a compression load deflection greater than about 1.0 psi wherein the tip is adapted to remove biofilm from a user's teeth; and i. a flavor;', 'ii. a sweetener selected from the group consisting of dextrose, fructose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, saccharin, sugar alcohols, and combinations ...

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Номер записи: 58
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Oral Care Device

Номер: US20200146432A1
Автор: Olson Richard Carl
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A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir. 1. An oral care device comprising:a body;brushing elements connected to the body;a byproduct cavity of the body;a byproduct inlet in communication with the byproduct cavity that permits oral care byproducts to pass through the byproduct inlet and into the cavity; andan air outlet in communication with the cavity that permits air that enters the byproduct cavity with the oral care byproduct to exit the cavity.2. The oral care device of wherein the byproduct cavity includes an absorbent material.3. The oral care device of wherein the body includes a plurality of walls that elevate at least a portion of the absorbent material away from an inner surface of the body.4. The oral care device of wherein the walls form at least one air bypass channel that permits air to bypass the absorbent material.5. The oral care device of wherein the body includes a handle and the byproduct inlet and the air outlet are on opposite sides of the handle.6. The oral care device of further comprising a baffle having an opening claim 1 , the baffle being intermediate the byproduct inlet and the air outlet.7. The oral care device of further comprising an absorbent material in the byproduct cavity and the absorbent material is intermediate the byproduct inlet and the baffle.8. The oral care device of wherein the body includes:a body member defining at least a portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 59
21-06-2018 дата публикации

Paint Application Assembly

Номер: US20180168331A1
Автор: Paul McClain, Vivian Torres
Принадлежит: Individual

A paint application assembly for storing and selectively applying a liquid paint includes a paint brush that may be manipulated. A bag is coupled to the paint brush and the bag contains a liquid paint. The bag is selectively opened to selectively release the liquid paint onto the paint brush.

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Номер записи: 60
18-09-2014 дата публикации

ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD

Номер: US20140261544A1
Автор: Gatzemeyer John, Jimenez Eduardo, Kennedy Sharon, Klausegger Raimund, Moskovich Robert, Storz Joachim
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of whitening teeth. In one embodiment, the invention may be a method of whitening teeth that includes: providing a toothbrush having a handle and a detachable oral care agent dispenser supported by the handle, the dispenser including a reservoir containing a tooth whitening agent; decoupling the dispenser from the handle of the toothbrush; and applying the tooth whitening agent to an oral surface using the dispenser. 1. A method of whitening teeth comprising:providing a toothbrush having a handle and a detachable tooth whitening agent dispenser supported by the handle, the dispenser including a reservoir containing a tooth whitening agent;decoupling the dispenser from the handle of the toothbrush; andapplying the tooth whitening agent to an oral surface using the dispenser.2. The method of wherein applying the tooth whitening agent to the oral surface comprises directly contacting the oral surface with an applicator that is located on a dispensing end of the dispenser claim 1 , the applicator being in fluid communication with the reservoir.3. The method of wherein the tooth whitening agent is delivered from the dispenser to the oral surface via an orifice in a dispensing end of the dispenser.4. The method of wherein the handle comprises an opening in a proximal end thereof that provides a passageway into a cavity of the handle claim 1 , and wherein the dispenser is detachably stored within the cavity of the handle.5. The method of wherein when the dispenser is stored within the cavity of the handle a majority of a length of the dispenser is nested within the cavity and a gripping end of the dispenser is exposed for gripping by a user during the decoupling step.6. The method of wherein the handle of the toothbrush comprises a longitudinal axis claim 5 , and wherein decoupling the dispenser from the handle of the toothbrush comprises grasping the gripping end of ...

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Номер записи: 61
04-06-2020 дата публикации

Fluid Dispensing Brush

Номер: US20200170398A1
Автор: Torres Melinda
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A fluid dispensing brush for applying a fluid to hair includes a plurality of bristles that is coupled to and extends from a housing. The bristles are tubular and are in fluidic communication with an interior space defined by the housing. Each of a plurality of holes is positioned in a respective bristle. A handle extends from a first end of the housing. A channel extends through the handle to the housing. A pump is positioned in the channel proximate to the housing and is in fluidic communication with the interior space. A reservoir is selectively insertable into the channel so that a nozzle of the reservoir sealably couples to an inlet of the pump. The pump is configured to selectively pump a fluid that is positioned in the reservoir through the interior space and the bristles to exit through the holes to apply the fluid to the hair. 1. A fluid dispensing brush comprising:a housing defining an interior space;a plurality of bristles coupled to and extending from a front of the housing, the bristles being tubular such that the bristles are in fluidic communication with the interior space;a plurality of holes, each hole being positioned in a respective bristle;a handle coupled by a first endpoint to a first end of the housing wherein the handle is configured for grasping in a hand of a user positioning the user for manipulating the bristles through hair;a channel extending through the handle from a second endpoint of the handle to the housing;a pump coupled to the handle and positioned in the channel proximate to the housing such that the pump is in fluidic communication with the interior space; anda reservoir selectively insertable into the channel such that a nozzle of the reservoir sealably couples to an inlet of the pump such that the reservoir is in fluidic communication with the pump wherein the pump is configured for selectively pumping a fluid positioned in the reservoir through the interior space and the bristles such that the fluid exits the holes for ...

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Номер записи: 62
15-07-2021 дата публикации

ORAL CARE DEVICE

Номер: US20210212450A1
Автор: Olson Richard Carl
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Disclosed is an oral care device that includes a body and a base connected to the body. The oral care device includes a mouthpiece extending from the base and an oral care product reservoir in communication with the mouthpiece. A plurality of brushing walls extend from the base about the mouthpiece. 1. An oral care device comprising:a handle;a head connected to the handle;a plurality of brushing walls of the head having free ends with elongate primary edges;the brushing walls including a first group of brushing walls having the elongate primary edges thereof oriented in a first pattern; andthe brushing walls including a second group of brushing walls having the elongate primary edges thereof oriented in a second pattern different than the first pattern.2. The oral care device of wherein the brushing walls include a third group of brushing walls spaced from the first group of brushing walls claim 1 , the third group of brushing walls having the elongate primary edges thereof oriented in a third pattern symmetric to the first pattern.3. The oral care device of wherein the brushing walls include a fourth group of brushing walls spaced from the second group of brushing walls claim 2 , the fourth group of brushing walls having the elongate primary edges thereof oriented in the a fourth pattern symmetric to the second pattern.4. The oral care device of wherein the oral care device includes a longitudinal axis;wherein the first pattern of the first group of brushing walls includes the elongate primary edges thereof having an arcuate orientation along the longitudinal axis.5. The oral care device of wherein the second pattern of the second group of brushing walls includes the elongate primary edges thereof oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis.6. The oral care device of wherein the brushing walls each have a chisel shape.7. The oral care device of wherein the brushing walls each have a height and a non-circular cross section taken perpendicular to the height.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 63
15-07-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DENTAL IRRIGATION

Номер: US20210212558A1
Автор: PACKOUZ Elimelech, RAUD Ralf
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An apparatus for dental irrigation may be provided to project fluid onto the surfaces of, and the interproximal spaces between, a user's teeth and gum-line. The apparatus may comprise two hollow U-shaped manifolds having orifices located on their interior faces used as fluid jets. The manifolds may be connected, at a central point of reflection, by a rotating inlet joint which supplies the fluid flow. When placed in the user's mouth, the apparatus may be designed to receive the top and bottom sets of teeth in each corresponding U-shaped manifold, with orifices configured to provide fluid jets aligned towards the lingual and buccal side of the teeth. The orifices may be staggered to provide staggered fluid flow. A user's teeth may be cleaned with a controlled fluid flow by moving the apparatus in a sweeping motion between each set of rear molars. 1. An apparatus for dental irrigation , the apparatus comprising:a first manifold having a first plurality of outlet holes laid out on a first wall of the first manifold and a second plurality of outlet holes laid out on a second wall of the first manifold, wherein the first wall of the first manifold approximately faces the second wall of the first manifold, wherein the first plurality of outlet holes are approximately oriented towards the second plurality of outlet holes,wherein the first plurality of outlet holes are at a first height, the second plurality of outlet holes are at a second height that is different from the first height such that the first plurality of outlet holes and the second plurality of outlet holes of the first manifold are vertically offset, a first inner shell,', 'a first outer shell, and', 'a first soft membrane layer disposed between the first inner shell and the first outer shell, and, 'wherein the first manifold further comprisesa rotating inlet joint configured to enable a flow of a fluid into the first manifold from an inlet channel at any angle of rotation.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 64
27-07-2017 дата публикации

Unit Dose Package With Ball Seal

Номер: US20170209249A1
Автор: Bow Clark F., Wagner Mitchell J.
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A single use fluid delivery system including a fluid containing vial fitted with a non-removable sealing plug; a separate fluid applicator non-removably installable on the fluid vial; and a ball seal structure located on the fluid vial and configured to seal the fluid vial until the applicator is installed. The fluid filled and sealed vial and the applicator are provided as separate pieces, and during use of the single dose fluid delivery system the applicator is installed onto the vial, and during installation of the applicator onto the vial, the seal is dislodged and opens a channel for the fluid to flow to the applicator. 1. A single use fluid delivery system , comprising:a fluid containing vial fitted with a non-removable sealing plug;a separate fluid applicator non-removably installable on the fluid vial; anda ball seal structure located on the fluid vial and configured to seal the fluid vial until the applicator is installed,wherein the fluid filled and sealed vial and the applicator are provided as separate pieces, and during use of the single dose fluid delivery system the applicator is installed onto the vial, and during installation of the applicator onto the vial, the seal is dislodged and opens a channel for the fluid to flow to the applicator.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid contained in the vial comprises a dental treatment fluid.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vial includes a sidewall sufficiently thin so as to enable a user to squeeze the vial using hand pressure to urge the fluid toward the applicator during use of the fluid delivery system.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein one end of the vial includes an opening configured to cooperate with the sealing plug claim 1 , and an opposite end that tapers to a seal section claim 1 , wherein the seal section includes an enlarged docking port having internal threads.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the opening of the vial configured to cooperate with the sealing plug includes an ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-08-2017 дата публикации

Oral Care Implements and Methods of Manufacturing the Same

Номер: US20170215570A1
Автор: Alan Sorrentino, Donghui Wu, Douglas Joseph Hohlbein, Eduardo Jimenez, Kenneth Waguespack, Matthew Lee KOLB, Paul Donald Carse, Robert Moskovich
Принадлежит: Colgate Palmolive Co

Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle, a head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and at least one fluid outlet; a reservoir in the body and for storing an oral care fluid; and a pump in the body for pumping the oral care fluid from the reservoir towards the fluid outlet, wherein the pump comprises an umbrella check valve circumferentially surrounding a duckbill check valve. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an oral care implement, comprising: providing a body comprising a base having first and second holes extending therethrough; and fitting to the body a unitary component comprising first and second valves at a position at which the first valve blocks the first hole and the second valve blocks the second hole, wherein the first valve comprises an umbrella check valve that circumferentially surrounds the second valve.

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Номер записи: 66
03-08-2017 дата публикации

Paint Brush and Manufacturing Method

Номер: US20170215571A1
Автор: Belton Antonio, Carley Jason, HESSE BRYAN L., TAYLOR JEFFREY F., White John
Принадлежит: Valspar Sourcing. Inc.

A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein. 119-. (canceled)20. A paint brush comprising:a brush handle comprising a handle portion and an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion defines at least one channel extending from a distal outlet opening to a proximal inlet opening located closer to the handle portion than the distal outlet opening;a plurality of bristles extending from a distal bristle end region to a proximal bristle end region;a ferrule extending around and in contact with at least a portion of the plurality of bristles at the proximal bristle end region; anda spacer apparatus extending from a proximal end to a distal end and positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles at the proximal bristle end region to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles, wherein the spacer apparatus defines a plurality of openings extending through the spacer apparatus from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of bristles at the proximal bristle end region are coupled between the ferrule and the spacer apparatus, and further wherein the spacer apparatus is configured to restrict paint in the at least one reservoir from flowing past the proximal end of the spacer apparatus.211. The paint brush of claim , wherein the plurality of openings comprises one or more structures defining small openings.222. The paint brush of claim , wherein the one or more structures are selected from a honeycomb structure , a mesh , a screen , or a combination thereof.231. ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-08-2017 дата публикации

ORAL HYGIENE DEVICE

Номер: US20170215573A1
Автор: Phillips Adam Nigel
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An oral hygiene device in the form of a toothbrush comprises a handle section , a cartridge containing a cleaning composition held under gas pressure, an actuating mechanism and a head section . The cartridge has a discharge opening at a front end thereof, which includes a control valve comprising a valve stem . The actuating mechanism includes a plunger and a lever formation which acts on the plunger. The lever formation is acted upon by a hand-operated actuating button for dispensing the plunger rearwardly for depressing the valve stem for releasing cleaning composition from the cartridge causing the cleaning composition to be conveyed under gas pressure along passage of the valve stem and into passages and where it is discharged via opening at a distal end of the head section onto bristles 1. An oral hygiene device including:a cartridge containing a cleaning composition held under gas pressure the cartridge having a discharge opening including a control valve for controlling flow of the cleaning composition through the discharge opening the control valve comprising a hollow valve stem through which the cleaning composition is discharged, the valve stem being mounted within the discharge opening and biased outwardly.a head section having a cleaning head including at least one cleaning formation and defining a feed passage for conveying the cleaning composition, which terminates in at least one opening proximate the cleaning formation, through which the cleaning composition is discharged;a handle section which is releasably connected to the head section, the handle section including, a hose for conveying the cleaning composition from the valve stem of the cartridge to the feed passage of the section; andan actuating mechanism for actuating operation of the control valve, the actuating mechanism including a plunger which is displaceable between a relaxed position into which the plunger is biased and an operative position wherein the plunger depresses the valve stem ...

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Номер записи: 68
12-08-2021 дата публикации

Strip Brush Assembly Having Metal and Polymer Bristles and Method of Making

Номер: US20210244169A1
Автор: Naftal Brian
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A strip brush assembly with a plurality of elongated polymer bristles forming a section and a plurality of elongated metal bristles forming another section adjacent the polymer bristles section, such that the metal bristles section is supported by the polymer bristles section. The polymer and metal bristles are bonded and encapsulated in a base formed by direct extrusion onto and around the polymer and metal bristles to secure them to the formed base. The strip brush assembly may be used on a tubular mandrel of a street sweeper. 1. A system for manufacturing a finished strip brush assembly for use with a strip brush having a cylindrical mandrel with a plurality of axial channels having a predetermined shape and size on the outer surface of the mandrel , along an assembly line comprising:means for moving the assembly line;means for dispensing a plurality of pre-determined length polymer bristles having first ends adjacent to each other as a first, generally planar, continuous layer on said moving means;means for dispensing a plurality of pre-determined length metal bristles having first ends adjacent to each other and adjacent to and on top of said first ends of said plurality of polymer bristles as a second, generally planar, continuous layer on said moving means;means for extruding a formed base that matches the shape and size of the channels directly onto said first ends of said plurality of polymer and metal bristles on said moving means to bond and encapsulate said plurality of polymer and metal bristles in said formed base to be closely adjacent each other in a continuous fashion, with said first continuous layer of polymer bristles stacked above said second continuous layer of metal bristles;means for cooling said formed base; andmeans for cutting said formed base to a pre-determined length to form a strip brush assembly having uninterrupted, continuous, polymer and metal bristles with said first continuous layer of polymer bristles stacked above said second ...

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Номер записи: 69
12-08-2021 дата публикации

WOUND CLEANSING DEVICE

Номер: US20210244431A1
Автор: HENTRICH Axel, SCHMALENBACH Carina
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The invention relates to a wound cleansing device comprising a number of strand-shaped cleansing elements, characterized in that the cleansing quotient R=(E*F)/l of at least some cleansing elements is 0.05 N/mm or larger, particularly 0.1 N/mm or larger, preferably 1 N/mm or larger, particularly preferably 10 N/mm or larger and smaller than 1000 N/mm, preferably less than 500 N/mm, in particular 100 N/mm or smaller, wherein E denotes the modulus of elasticity of the material of which the cleansing elements are made, F denotes the average cross-sectional area of the cleansing elements in a direction perpendicular to the strand axis, and l denotes the effective length of the cleansing elements. 1. A wound cleansing device comprising a number of strand-shaped cleansing elements , characterized in that the cleansing quotient R=(E*F)/l of at least some cleansing elements is 0.05 N/mm or larger , particularly 0.1 N/mm or larger , preferably 1 N/mm or larger , particularly preferably 10 N/mm or larger and smaller than 1000 N/mm , preferably less than 500 N/mm , in particular 100 N/mm or smaller , wherein E denotes the modulus of elasticity of the material of which the cleansing elements are made , F denotes the average cross-sectional area of the cleansing elements in a direction perpendicular to the strand axis , and l denotes the effective length of the cleansing elements.2. The wound cleansing device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cleansing elements comprise chemical fibers and/or natural fibers which are preferably designed as staple fibers claim 1 , particularly monofilaments and/or multifilaments of a synthetic material.3. The wound cleansing device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the cleansing elements form a cleansing fleece claim 2 , wherein the effective length of the cleansing elements is defined as half the mean length of the staple fibers forming the fleece.4. The wound cleansing device according to claim 2 , characterized in ...

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Номер записи: 70
23-10-2014 дата публикации

ORAL CARE TOOTHBRUSH

Номер: US20140310898A1
Автор: Hohlbein Douglas J.
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A toothbrush including a handle and a head mounted to one end of said handle, the head having a cleaning block forming a front surface of the head. A plurality of cleaning elements extend outwardly from the front surface of the head. A depression is formed into the front surface of the head, the depression having a floor. A dispenser is at least partially disposed within the depression. The cleaning elements and the cleaning block are unitarily formed of the same material. 1. A toothbrush comprising:a handle;a head mounted to one end of said handle, the head having a cleaning block forming a front surface of the head;a plurality of cleaning elements extending outwardly from the front surface of the head;a depression having a floor formed into the front surface of the head;a dispenser at least partially disposed within the depression; andwherein the cleaning elements and the cleaning block are unitarily formed of the same material.2. The toothbrush of wherein the dispenser has an outer surface that is in surface contact with the floor of the depression.3. The toothbrush of wherein each of the plurality of cleaning elements extends a first distance from the front surface of the head thereby forming a flat cleaning surface. This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/887,452, filed May 6, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,764,332, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/334,562, filed Dec. 15, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,449,211, which is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/314,716, filed Dec. 21, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,478,959, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/843,135, filed May 11, 2004; now U.S. Pat. No. 7,331,731, which is a continuation-in-part of International application PCT/US03/27455, filed Sep. 4, 2003, which claimed priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 60/408,321, filed Sep. 5, 2002. U.S. application Ser. No. 11/314,716, filed Dec. 21, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,478,959, is a ...

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Номер записи: 71
18-07-2019 дата публикации

Oral Care Implement and Filament Therefor

Номер: US20190216213A1
Автор: Hohlbein Douglas Joseph, Wong Chi Shing
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head, the head having a front surface. A tuft extends from the front surface of the head along an axis and has a plurality of filaments formed of an elastomeric material. A sleeve circumferentially surrounds a first portion of the tuft while a second portion of the tuft protrudes beyond a distal end of the sleeve. 1. An oral care implement comprising:a handle;a head coupled to the handle and having a front surface;a tuft extending from the front surface of the head along an axis and comprising a plurality of filaments formed of an elastomeric material; anda sleeve circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the tuft, a second portion of the tuft protruding beyond a distal end of the sleeve.2. The oral care implement according to wherein the sleeve applies a radial compression force to the first portion of the tuft thereby causing the second portion of the tuft to diverge from the axis with increasing distance from the distal end of the sleeve.3. The oral care implement according to wherein the tuft in an uncompressed state is defined by a reference circle having a first diameter claim 2 , and wherein the sleeve has an inner surface that defines a passageway within which the tuft is disposed claim 2 , the passageway having a second diameter that is less than the first diameter of the reference circle of the tuft.4. The oral care implement according to wherein the tuft claim 2 , when circumferentially surrounded by the sleeve claim 2 , has a second diameter at the distal end of the sleeve and a third diameter at a distal end of the tuft claim 2 , and wherein the third diameter of the tuft is greater than the second diameter of the tuft.5. The oral care implement according to wherein the sleeve is formed of an elastomeric material having a hardness that is different than a hardness of the elastomeric material of the plurality of filaments.6. The oral care implement according to wherein the plurality of filaments ...

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Номер записи: 72
19-08-2021 дата публикации

Paint Brush Device with Controlled Paint Flow System

Номер: US20210251379A1
Автор: Schwartz Philip Louis
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A paint brush device with a controlled paint flow system is an apparatus that facilitates efficient painting process, by providing the user with a paint brush with a reservoir handle. The inside of the reservoir handle contains the user's choice of paint. In order to transfer the paint to a plurality of bristles, the reservoir handle is internally connected to a soft, liquid repellent internal tube, that traverses internally from the reservoir handle towards the plurality of bristles on a removable brush head. The reservoir handle is compressible, therefore when manually compressed, paint travels from the reservoir handle to the plurality of bristles allowing the user to begin the painting process with little to no preparation. Further, the user can allow, control, and stop the paint flow via a control screw. Therefore, the paint brush device decreases preparation time as well as clean-up time efficiently. 1. A paint brush device with controlled paint flow system , the device comprising:a reservoir handle;a head receptacle;a brush head;a fluid delivery system;the fluid delivery system comprising at least one storage cavity, at least one fluid canal, at least one delivery tube, and a flow control device;the head receptacle being detachably mounted in between a first end of the reservoir handle and the brush head;the storage cavity being positioned within the reservoir handle;the fluid canal traversing through the head receptacle and the brush head;the fluid delivery tube being threaded through the fluid canal;a first end of the fluid delivery tube being in fluid communication with the storage cavity;a second end of the fluid delivery tube extending out of the brush head;the flow control device being operatively coupled to the fluid delivery tube, wherein manipulating the flow control device governs the flow of fluid out of the storage cavity and through the fluid delivery tube.2. The paint brush device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir handle and the fluid delivery ...

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Номер записи: 73
03-09-2015 дата публикации

Dental Dispensing Tip and Method of Manufacturing

Номер: US20150245894A1
Автор: Korup Todd
Принадлежит: Young Microbrush, LLC

Disclosed are dental dispensing tips used to deliver dental solutions to a tooth surface. One dental dispensing tip includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a fluid passageway extending from the first end toward the second end, the fluid passageway being configured to receive a dental solution therein, a brush cup provided at the second end and having a brush barrel defined therein, a brush applicator configured to be secured within the brush barrel and including a plurality of bristles, wherein a portion of the plurality of bristles extends out of the brush barrel, and a delivery cannula arranged to provide fluid communication between the fluid passageway and the brush applicator and being configured to deliver the dental solution to the plurality of bristles. 1. A dental dispensing tip , comprising:a body having a first end, a second end, and a fluid passageway extending from the first end toward the second end, the fluid passageway being configured to receive a dental solution therein;a brush cup provided at the second end and having a brush barrel defined therein;a brush applicator configured to be secured within the brush barrel and including a plurality of bristles, wherein a portion of the plurality of bristles extends out of the brush barrel; anda delivery cannula arranged to provide fluid communication between the fluid passageway and the brush applicator and being configured to deliver the dental solution to the plurality of bristles.2. The dental dispensing tip of claim 1 , wherein viscosity of the dental solution is at least 700 centipoise.3. The dental dispensing tip of claim 1 , wherein the dental solution is at least one of fluoride varnish claim 1 , a flowable composite claim 1 , whitening solutions and gels claim 1 , a cement claim 1 , a bonding agent claim 1 , a desensitizer claim 1 , and an etchant.4. The dental dispensing tip of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the body is configured to be coupled to a dental solution source that ...

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Номер записи: 74
23-07-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MACHINING SCREWED-IN BRUSHES

Номер: US20200229587A1
Автор: Kiefer Florian, KONIG Marc, Kumpf Ingo
Принадлежит: ZAHORANSKY AG

A method and device () for producing and machining screwed-in brushes (). In the method and in the device, at least one grinding sleeve () is used to grind down free bristle ends () of a brush () to be machined and thus remove edges and/or burrs on the free bristle ends (). 12524. A method for machining screwed-in brushes () , the method comprising: abrading free bristle ends () of a screwed-in brush () with an abrasive sleeve ().252644224. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising before the abrading of the bristle ends () claim 1 , introducing the brush () at least with a set of bristles () thereof into the abrasive sleeve () claim 1 , and at least one of moving the abrasive sleeve () relative to the brush () or moving the brush () relative to the abrasive sleeve () claim 1 , in order to produce an abrasive movement.32424. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising rotating at least one of the brush () or the abrasive sleeve () about a longitudinal center axis of the brush () or of the abrasive sleeve ().42424. The method as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising moving at least one of the brush () or the abrasive sleeve () linearly or axially with respect to a longitudinal center axis of the at least one of the brush () or the abrasive sleeve ().524. The method as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising the at least one of the brush () or the abrasive sleeve () being first rotated in a first direction of rotation and subsequently rotated in a second opposite direction of rotation.624. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising machining the brush () successively by at least two of the abrasive sleeves ().7121324523. A device () for machining screwed-in brushes () claim 1 , the device () comprising at least one clamping device () for a screwed-in brush () and at least one abrasive sleeve () configured to abrade free bristle ends () of a brush () clamped in the clamping device ().84623452. The device as claimed in claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
17-09-2015 дата публикации

HEAD FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20150257520A1
Автор: BALLMAIER Kathi, BERTRAND Simone, Birk Andreas, GANNINGER Jochen, HElL Benedikt, HIELSCHER Christine, Hilscher Alexander, HUEBNER Martis, Jungnickel Uwe, Kaiser Eva, Kawerau Jochen, Mandl Christian, SCHMELCHER Heidrun, SCHMID Franziska, Stockinger Britta, Stoerkel Ulrich
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A head for an oral care implement has a mounting surface and at least one tuft mounted thereon. The tuft has a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The tuft comprises a plurality of substantially cylindrical filaments. Each filament has a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cross-sectional area of an individual filament has a substantially non-circular shape. The plurality of filaments is arranged such that the cross-sectional area of the tuft has a scaled-up shape of the individual filament's cross-sectional area. 1. A head for an oral care implement comprising:a mounting surface, andat least one tuft mounted on the mounting surface,the tuft having a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis,the tuft comprising a plurality of substantially cylindrical filaments,each filament having a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the cross-sectional area of each filament has a substantially non-circular shape, andwherein the plurality of filaments is arranged in a manner that the cross-sectional of the tuft has a scaled-up shape with respect to the shape of the cross-sectional area of each filament.2. A head according to claim 1 , wherein the shape of the cross-sectional area of at least some of the filaments comprises at least one groove.3. A head according to claim 1 , wherein the shape of the cross-sectional area of at least some of the filaments comprises at least one edge.4. A head according to claim 1 , wherein the individual cross-sectional areas of at least some of the filaments have shapes selected from the group consisting of a square claim 1 , rectangle claim 1 , triangle claim 1 , oval claim 1 , cross claim 1 , hexagon claim 1 , rhomboid claim 1 , clover-leaf ...

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Номер записи: 76
17-09-2015 дата публикации

BRISTLE FOR ANTIBACTERIAL COSMETIC BRUSH, AND ANTIBACTERIAL COSMETIC BRUSH OBTAINED USING SAID BRISTLE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20150257524A1
Автор: Nakamura Kenji, Nakamura Koji
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An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material made of a polyester resin filament that has irregularities formed on its surface and comprises 70.0 to 90.0 percent by weight of polytrimethylene terephthalate, 29.2 to 9.9 percent by weight of polybutylene terephthalate, and 0.8 to 0.1 percent by weight of inorganic particles constituting silver-containing soluble glass; a cosmetic brush using such bristle material; and a method of manufacturing such brush. 1. An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material made of a polyester resin filament containing inorganic particles and having a tapered tip , the antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material characterized in that the polyester resin filament is a resin composition comprising 70.0 to 90.0 percent by weight of polytrimethylene terephthalate and 29.2 to 9.9 percent by weight of polybutylene terephthalate , the inorganic particles constitute 0.8 to 0.1 percent by weight of soluble glass that contains silver , and the tapered tip has irregularities over its entire surface.2. An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material according to claim 1 , characterized in that a concentration of silver in the silver-containing soluble glass is in a range of 1.0 to 4.0 percent by weight.3. An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material according to claim 2 , characterized in that a thickness of the filament is 50 to 150 μm.4. An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material according to claim 3 , characterized in that the antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material has a bacteriostatic activity value in a range of 2.2 to 6 (JIS L 1902-1998 (ISO 20743)).5. An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material according to claim 4 , characterized in that a part where silver-containing soluble glass is exposed in a shape of projections is formed on a body of the bristle material continuing to the tapered tip.6. An antibacterial cosmetic brush bristle material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the antibacterial cosmetic ...

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Номер записи: 77
17-09-2015 дата публикации

Method for Manufacturing Bristles on Toothbrush and Toothbrush Using Same

Номер: US20150257525A1
Автор: Kang Ki-Tae, Kang Yeon-Bok, O Guihwan
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A method for manufacturing bristles on a toothbrush and a toothbrush using the same are provided, in which the bristles on a toothbrush have a core-sheath double structure and various cross-sectional shapes, have uneven portions formed on a surface thereof by a tapering process while containing inorganic particles, and include inorganic or organic antimicrobial materials. 1. A method for manufacturing bristles on a toothbrush , the method comprising:a) manufacturing a core-sheath type filament composed of a core part and a sheath part;b) cutting the filament;c) immersing one end of the filament in step b) in a processing tank filled with a tapering solution; andd) immersing the other end of the filament in step c) in a processing tank filled with an alkaline solution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bristles on the toothbrush have a cross-sectional shape comprising at least one of the following: a dumbbell shape claim 1 , a cross shape claim 1 , a disk shape claim 1 , a chevron shape claim 1 , a triangular shape claim 1 , a tetragonal shape claim 1 , a trapezoidal shape claim 1 , and a corn shape.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bristles on the toothbrush have a shape comprising at least one of the following: a circular shape claim 1 , a dumbbell shape claim 1 , a cross shape claim 1 , a disk shape claim 1 , a chevron shape claim 1 , a triangular shape claim 1 , a tetragonal shape claim 1 , a trapezoidal shape claim 1 , and a corn shape.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the core part or the sheath part is made of a polymer resin comprising at least one of the following: polyester claim 1 , a thermoplastic rubber claim 1 , an elastomer claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , BPA-free bio plastic claim 1 , polyoxymethylene claim 1 , nylon 4 claim 1 , nylon 6 claim 1 , nylon 7 claim 1 , nylon 9 claim 1 , nylon 11 claim 1 , nylon 12 claim 1 , nylon 4 claim 1 ,6 claim 1 , nylon 6 claim 1 ,6 claim 1 , nylon 6 claim 1 ,10 claim 1 , nylon 6 claim 1 ,12 claim 1 , and a ...

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Номер записи: 78
23-09-2021 дата публикации

Method of assembling an oral care implement

Номер: US20210289936A1
Автор: Davies-Smith Leighton, SPEICHER Erin, STROTMAN Hallena
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

An oral care implement that dispenses an oral care agent during use and a method of assembling such an oral care implement. The method may include contacting a suction tool to a supporting member and then contacting the supporting member to a dissolvable element to form a sub-assembly. Next, the sub-assembly may be inserted into a cavity of a head portion of an oral care implement. Then, the suction force applied by the suction tool onto the sub-assembly may be released to leave the sub-assembly in the cavity of the head portion. Finally, an oral cleaning member may be coupled to the head portion of the oral care implement. 1. A method of assembling an oral care implement , the method comprising:contacting a second surface of a supporting member with a suction tool and generating a suction force to pick up the supporting member with the suction tool;contacting a first surface of the supporting member to a dissolvable element comprising an oral care agent while the supporting member is held by the suction tool, the first surface of the supporting member comprising a coupling feature that couples the dissolvable element to the supporting member;inserting a sub-assembly comprising the supporting member and the dissolvable element through an open end of a cavity of a head portion of an oral care implement while the sub-assembly is held by the suction tool;releasing the suction force of the suction tool to decouple the suction tool from the sub-assembly, thereby leaving the sub-assembly in the cavity of the head portion of the oral care implement; andcoupling an oral cleaning member to the head portion of the oral care implement to close the open end of the cavity.2. The method according to wherein the coupling feature of the supporting member comprises an adhesive.3. The method according to wherein the suction tool is a vacuum pen.4. The method according to wherein the dissolvable element comprises a first visual feature and the supporting member comprises a second ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-09-2018 дата публикации

TOOTH CLEANING DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20180249815A1
Автор: FLYNN Joelle S.
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The present invention relates to tooth cleaning devices that are designed for portable, discrete use to improve dental hygiene as well as cosmetic appearance of teeth. For example, discrete cleaning of the teeth after drinking dark-colored beverages in social settings wherein conventional teeth cleaning devices are unavailable or inconvenient. The present disclosure also describes processes for using and devices for storing and dispensing such devices. 119-. (canceled)20. A process for using a tooth cleaning device , comprising:(a) providing the tooth cleaning device, wherein the device comprises a substantially planar base having opposing first and second sides;a grip member extending proximally from the first side;a plurality of first bristles attached to and distally extending from the second side;optionally a plurality of second bristles attached to and distally extending from the second side; andan oral care composition disposed within a housing or on the first bristles;(b) gripping the grip member;(c) dispensing the oral care composition such that the oral care composition is released onto the first bristles; and(d) activating the oral care composition with the user's saliva and brushing the user's teeth with the first bristles.21. The process of claim 20 , wherein the oral care composition is adhered to the first bristles at the time of manufacture claim 20 , and wherein the dispensing in step (c) is thus accomplished at the time of manufacture.22. The process of claim 20 , wherein the dispensing in step (c) comprises removing a tab and squeezing the oral care composition out of a housing disposed within the grip member onto the first bristles.23. The process of claim 20 , wherein the dispensing in step (c) comprises distally compressing a plunger.24. The process of claim 23 , wherein distal movement of the plunger disperses the oral care composition through an opening and onto the first bristles.25. The process of claim 23 , wherein when fully depressed ...

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Номер записи: 80
27-11-2014 дата публикации

Brush, in particular toothbrush, and associated production method

Номер: US20140348569A1
Автор: Armin Bärtschi, Peter Gross
Принадлежит: TRISA HOLDING AG

The invention relates to a brush, specifically a toothbrush, a head part with a cleaning structure that includes bristles, a hand part and a neck part, a cavity of at least one outlet opening for an active substance being located in the head or neck part. In one embodiment, the cavity incorporates an active substance element, which contains the active substance in a carrier material and releases said substance in a controlled manner when it comes into contact with water. In another embodiment, the cavity is adapted to the shape of an active substance element by means of defined external contours. Volume of the cavity is 1-2 times and no more than 4 times greater than the volume of the active substance element, ensuring that the latter is surrounded by water during use. This allows the active substance to be metered and ensures that the brush is easy to use.

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Номер записи: 81
06-08-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR END ROUNDING BRISTLES

Номер: US20200245754A1
Автор: Larsson Jan-Inge
Принадлежит: TEPE MUNHYGIENPRODUKTER AB

A method for end rounding bristles of a brush section includes providing a focused laser beam propagating along a geometrical main propagation direction and having a main irradiation spot, providing a relative motion between an end of each bristle and the main irradiation spot of the focused laser beam such that the end of each bristle is moved through the main irradiation spot in a path having a main component transverse to a longitudinal extension of the bristle, wherein the focused laser beam is directed such that the geometrical main propagation direction has a main component transverse to the longitudinal extension of respective bristle having its end at the main irradiation spot, whereby a rounding of the end is provided by the focused laser beam heating the end and causing it to partly melt and form a rounded end, and providing a relative motion between the main irradiation spot and the brush section along a direction having a main component being transverse to the path, thereby subjecting in sequence the ends of the plurality of bristles to the focused laser beam thereby providing a brush section having end rounded bristles. The disclosure also relates to an apparatus. 1. Method for end rounding bristles of a brush section comprising a plurality of bristles , the method comprisingproviding a focused laser beam propagating along a geometrical main propagation direction and having a main irradiation spot,providing a relative motion between an end of each bristle and the main irradiation spot of the focused laser beam such that the end of each bristle is moved through the main irradiation spot in a path having a main component transverse to a longitudinal extension of the bristle, wherein the focused laser beam is directed such that the geometrical main propagation direction has a main component transverse to the longitudinal extension of respective bristle having its end at the main irradiation spot, whereby a rounding of the end is provided by the focused ...

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Номер записи: 82
01-10-2015 дата публикации

Applicator for a Cosmetic Product, in Particularly Mascara, and Method of Manufacturing such an Applicator

Номер: US20150272302A1
Автор: LHOYER Patrick, Rutigliano Anne, SCHREIBER Camille
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An applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular mascara, comprises a twisted core and fibres that extend from the core being held by the core, the core having a distal end and a proximal end, the fibres forming an envelope (E) with their free end, characterised in that the envelope (E) has curved faces (F-F) with at least one slope, or inclination, from the distal end to the proximal end, the slope or inclination changing direction from one face (F F) to the other (F F) so that the envelope (E) has hollows alternating with raised parts around the core. 1141324. Applicator for a cosmetic product , in particular mascara , comprising a twisted core and fibres that extend from the core being held by said core , said core having a distal end and a proximal end , said fibres forming an envelope (E) with their free end , characterised in that said envelope (E) has curved faces (F-F) with at least one slope , or inclination , from said distal end to said proximal end , said slope or inclination changing direction from one face (F , F) to the other (F , F) so that said envelope (E) has hollows alternating with raised parts around said core.214. Applicator according to claim 1 , wherein said faces (F-F) are delimited by unconnected lateral edges.31324. Applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the direction of said slope claim 1 , or inclination claim 1 , is inverted alternately around said core claim 1 , from one face (F claim 1 , F) to the other (F claim 1 , F).42413. Applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the envelope (E) comprises a pair of curved faces (F claim 1 , F) which are substantially convex from the distal end to the proximal end of the core claim 1 , and a pair of curved faces (F claim 1 , F) which are substantially concave from the distal end to the proximal end of the core.51324. Applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the core has a region situated between its distal end and its proximal end claim 1 , known as the intermediate region claim 1 , which ...

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Номер записи: 83
01-10-2015 дата публикации

LIQUID-DISPENSING HAIR BRUSH

Номер: US20150272313A1
Автор: ALSALAMEH SALEH
Принадлежит: UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITY

The liquid-dispensing hair brush includes various embodiments, each having an internal reservoir for a hair grooming liquid. The liquid (oil, tonic, gel, etc.) is released from the reservoir to pass through passages in the teeth or bristles of the brush, for application to the hair and scalp simultaneously with the brushing of the hair. Certain embodiments have controls upon the handles, for releasing and/or pressurizing the contents of the reservoir to flow from the reservoir and out through the teeth and/or bristles. Another embodiment includes a pneumatic bulb for applying air pressure to the reservoir. Yet another embodiment includes an internal plate with a series of stops extending therefrom, the stops corresponding to the internal pores of each of the teeth or bristles. A handle extends from the plate through the back of the brush for control of the flow of liquid from the reservoir. 1. A liquid-dispensing hair brush , comprising:a hollow head having a back and a face, the back and the face defining a hair treatment reservoir therebetween, the face having a plurality of pores disposed therethrough;a plurality of elongate, hollow brush elements extending from the face, each of the brush elements having a passage extending therethrough and a pore at an end thereof, each of the pores and the passages of the brush elements communicating with the hair treatment reservoir, each of the pores of the face corresponding with one of the brush elements; anda pressurizing mechanism configured for pressurizing the hair treatment reservoir to flow a liquid from the hair treatment reservoir through the plurality of pores of the face and out the plurality of pores of the brush elements of the liquid-dispensing hair brush.2. The liquid-dispensing hair brush according to claim 1 , further comprising:a central plate disposed within the hair treatment reservoir;a plurality of stops extending from the central plate toward the pores of the face, each of the stops being aligned with ...

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Номер записи: 84
22-08-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR FILAMENT END-ROUNDING AND A METHOD FOR END-ROUNDING TOOTHBRUSH FILAMENTS

Номер: US20190254415A1
Автор: VANKOV Michael
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An end-rounding device comprises a movable body comprising an abrasive surface; a gearing for transferring a movement from a motor to the movable body; a providing unit for providing a plurality of bristle filament ends to the abrasive surface, wherein the providing unit comprises a clamping unit for clamping a bunch of filaments, wherein the bunch comprises a multiple of filaments of a bristle tuft; wherein the abrasive surface has a diameter from 80 mm to 300 mm and comprises a concave curvature oriented in the direction of the clamping unit; and wherein the clamping unit is movably spaced from the abrasive surface at a distance. A method of smoothening bristle filament ends utilizes the end-rounding device. 110. An end-rounding device () comprising:{'b': 12', '13, 'a movable body (B) comprising an abrasive surface ();'}{'b': 14', '15', '12, 'a gearing () structured and configured to transfer a movement from a motor () to the movable body (B);'}{'b': 17', '22', '13', '17', '16', '23', '20', '23', '20, 'a providing unit () structured and configured to provide a plurality of bristle filament ends () to the abrasive surface (), wherein the providing unit () comprises a clamping unit () structured and configured to clamp a bunch () of filaments (), wherein the bunch () comprises a plurality of filaments () of a bristle tuft;'}{'b': 13', '1', '16', '16', '13', '2, 'wherein the abrasive surface () has a diameter (D) from 80 mm to 300 mm and comprises a concave curvature oriented in the direction of the clamping unit () and wherein the clamping unit () is movably spaced from the abrasive surface () at a distance (D).'}210. The end-rounding device () according to claim 1 , wherein the concave curvature is selected from the group consisting of a circular curvature claim 1 , an elliptic curvature claim 1 , an irregular curvature claim 1 , and any combination thereof.310131. The end-rounding device () according to claim 1 , wherein the abrasive surface () has a diameter (D) ...

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Номер записи: 85
27-09-2018 дата публикации

Fluid Dispensing Brush Assembly

Номер: US20180271267A1
Автор: Velasquez Zap
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A fluid dispensing brush assembly enhancing brushing hair includes a brush that may be manipulated thereby facilitating the brush to brush hair. A handle is removably coupled to the brush and the handle may be gripped. The handle is substantially hollow and the handle may contain a fluid. The handle is in fluid communication with the brush. A pump is coupled to the brush and the pump is selectively manipulated. The pump is in fluid communication with the handle to selectively urge the fluid outwardly from the brush thereby facilitating the fluid to enhance brushing the hair. 1. A fluid dispensing brush assembly being configured to selectively release a fluid while brushing hair , said assembly comprising:a brush being configured to be manipulated thereby facilitating said brush to brush hair, said brush comprising a panel having a first surface and a first end;a plurality of first bristles, each of said first bristles being coupled to and extending away from said first surface wherein each of said first bristles is configured to brush the hair, said first bristles being spaced apart from each other and being distributed on said first surface;a plurality of second bristles, each of said second bristles being coupled to and extending away from said first surface, each of said second bristles having a distal end with respect to said first surface, each of said second bristles being hollow, said distal end corresponding to each of said second bristles being open;a plurality of boots, each of said boots having a primary end, a secondary end and an outer wall extending therebetween, said primary end being open, said outer wall having a plurality of openings, said primary end insertably receiving said distal end of an associated one of said second bristles, said outer wall having an undulated medial section such that said outer wall is flared to extend outwardly away from said distal end of said second bristle, then back inwardly to a straight end section of said outer ...

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Номер записи: 86
05-10-2017 дата публикации

MAKE-UP ITEM COMPRISING AN APPLICATOR AND A MAKE-UP PRODUCT DISPENSER

Номер: US20170280853A1
Автор: CASTEX Nicolas
Принадлежит: CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE

The make-up item including an applicator having application head defining an envelope surface, and a make-up product dispenser, which includes a site for receiving the applicator, and having an outer valve provided with at least one dispensing opening which faces a portion of the envelope surface when the applicator is received in the site, the valve being able to assume a closed position and an open position wherein the valve releases product directly against the head of the applicator. 1. Make-up item , comprising:an applicator whose application head defines an envelope surface, anda dispenser for make-up product, comprising a site for receiving the applicator, and having at least one outer valve provided with at least one dispensing opening which faces a portion of the envelope surface when the applicator is received in the site, the valve being able to assume a closed position and an open position wherein the valve releases product directly against the head of the applicator.2. Make-up item according to claim 1 , arranged so that the valve opens and closes at the dispensing opening(s).3. Make-up item according to claim 1 , wherein the valve is arranged so that when in the closed position claim 1 , the valve is located away from the applicator received in the site.4. Make-up item according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser further comprises a flexible pouch for storing the make-up product claim 1 , this flexible pouch being housed in a rigid container mounted movably relative to the valve.5. Make-up item according to claim 4 , wherein the dispenser further comprises a return spring capable of bringing the container from a near position claim 4 , in which the container is near the valve claim 4 , to a remote position claim 4 , in which the container is remote from the valve.6. Make-up item according to claim 1 , wherein the dispenser further comprises a pump claim 1 , without air intake claim 1 , for supplying the valve with the make-up product.7. Make-up item ...

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Номер записи: 87
05-10-2017 дата публикации

TOOTHPASTE DROPLETS

Номер: US20170280865A1
Автор: Solan Wayne R.
Принадлежит:

A droplet for delivering toothpaste to a user can be provided. The droplet can include a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume with toothpaste inside the volume. The outer membrane can be formed from dissolvable film strip technology and include a tail or corner portion, which is configured to be embedded into the bristles of a toothbrush. In one aspect of this embodiment, the outer membrane of the droplet can form a pillow-like shape. The droplet further can include one or more extensions coupled to the outer surface of the outer membrane, where the one or more extensions can have a triangular shape, a barb shape or the like. In one aspect of this embodiment, the droplet further can include a logo, a cartoon character, a word or the like printed on the outer membrane. The plurality of extensions can form irregularities on the outer surface of the body section of the outer membrane. 1. A droplet comprising:a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume;toothpaste inside the volume; andwherein the outer membrane is formed from dissolvable film strip technology.2. The droplet of claim 1 , wherein the outer membrane forms a pillow-like shape.3. The droplet of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of extensions on the outer surface of the outer membrane.4. The droplet of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of extensions have a triangular shape.5. The droplet of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of extensions have a barb shape.6. The droplet of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of extensions forms irregularities on the outer surface of the outer membrane.7. The droplet of claim 3 , wherein the outer membrane includes one of a logo claim 3 , a cartoon character and a word.8. The droplet of claim 1 , wherein the dissolvable film strip technology is polyvinyl alcohol.9. A method of cleaning teeth claim 1 , the method comprising: a dissolvable outer membrane defining a volume;', 'toothpaste inside the volume; and', 'wherein the outer membrane is formed from dissolvable ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-12-2014 дата публикации

Cleaning System

Номер: US20140373873A1
Автор: Adamson Trisha D., Culbreath Mitchell E., Dumont Philip J.
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The disclosed cleaning system provides a system for storing and containing together a cleaning tool and cleaning ampoules, which contain the cleaning material, so that all the necessary parts of the cleaning system are easily stored and accessible for cleaning needs. In one embodiment, the cleaning system includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning ampoule. The cleaning tool includes a body with a working surface having scrubbing elements. The body has an ampoule receptacle. The cleaning ampoule contains a cleaning material. The cleaning ampoule includes a compartment and a cover for containing the cleaning material in the compartment. The ampoule receptacle is capable of holding the cleaning ampoule while the cleaning material is dispensed to the working surface from the cleaning ampoule. 1. A cleaning system comprising:a cleaning tool comprising a body including a working surface comprising a plurality of scrubbing elements and wherein the body has an ampoule receptacle;a cleaning ampoule containing a cleaning material, wherein the cleaning ampoule comprises a compartment and a cover configured to contain the cleaning material in the compartment;wherein the ampoule receptacle is capable of holding the cleaning ampoule while the cleaning material is dispensed to the working surface from the cleaning ampoule;wherein the plurality of scrubbing elements comprise bristles, stems, hooks, or combinations thereof; andwherein the body of the cleaning tool includes a storage portion for holding a plurality of cleaning ampoules; andwherein the ampoule receptacle is located in between the plurality of scrubbing elements, further wherein the cleaning ampoule is rotatably mounted in the ampoule receptacle.2. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning ampoule includes a midsection with a first end and a second end.3. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the cover is displaced to dispense the cleaning material from the cleaning ampoule.4. ( ...

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Номер записи: 89
27-08-2020 дата публикации

All-in-One Antimicrobial Hand/nail Brush

Номер: US20200268137A1
Автор: Lopiccolo June M.
Принадлежит:

A hygiene device beyond what is present in art space is discussed herein, used for cleaning the skin, nails and under the nail bed the subungual space for the consumer population and for between paw pads in dogs and cats. The device includes a bristle portion that can be used for scrubbing the nails, under the finger nails known as the subungual space that houses the majority of pathogens, and a sponge portion for the purpose of cleaning the skin without scratching or breaking the top layer of skin spreading disease into lower layers of skin. The sponge and bristle portions are connected by a support member base with a chamber located therein. The chamber is capable of housing a personal care composition of many solution types that can be deployed by squeezing the non-slip hourglass shape of the device after removing a barrier that prevents the personal care solution from being released. The device will be individually wrapped as to prevent contamination whether use is at home or one time disposable use smaller size to be both supplied for retail consumers or commercial consumer use. Methods of cleaning the skin and nails are also discussed. 1. A hygiene device comprising:a) a support member having a sponge portion on a first side and a bristle portion on a second side opposite the first side;b) a chamber located within the support member, the chamber adapted to house a personal care solution; andc) a finger indentation; wherein a portion or all of the device comprises an hour glass shape, which may or may not have ridges and/or a nonslip grip.2. The hygiene device of claim 1 , comprising two or more chambers located within the support member.3. The hygiene device of claim 1 , comprising a removable barrier located between the chamber and the first side or the second side.4. The hygiene device of claim 1 , comprising a chamber housing two or more solutions.5. The hygiene device of claim 1 , comprising a single-finger hour glass indentation.6. The hygiene device of ...

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Номер записи: 90
12-09-2019 дата публикации

ORAL CARE DEVICE

Номер: US20190274419A1
Автор: Olson Richard Carl
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In accordance with one aspect, an oral care device is provided that includes a body and a base connected to the body. The oral care device includes a mouthpiece extending from the base and an oral care product reservoir in communication with the mouthpiece. A plurality of brushing walls extend from the base about the mouthpiece. 1. An oral care device comprising:a body;a base connected to the body;a mouthpiece extending from the base;an oral care product reservoir in communication with the mouthpiece; anda plurality of brushing walls extending from the base about the mouthpiece.2. The oral care device of wherein the brushing walls extend from the base varying distances and have free ends forming a saddle-shaped profile about the mouthpiece.3. The oral care device of wherein the brushing walls include inner brushing walls at the mouthpiece that extend from the base a shorter distance than the mouthpiece; andtoothpaste covering an opening of the mouthpiece and the free ends of the inner brushing walls.4. The oral care device of wherein the mouthpiece extends from the base a first distance and the brushing walls include inner brushing walls at the mouthpiece claim 1 , the inner brushing walls extending from the base a second distance that is less than the first distance.5. The oral care device of wherein the mouthpiece extends from the base a first distance and the brushing walls include outer brushing walls spaced from the mouthpiece claim 1 , the outer brushing walls extending from the base a second distance that is greater than the first distance.6. The oral care device of wherein the body is elongated along a longitudinal axis and the brushing walls include brushing walls longitudinally aligned with the mouthpiece that extend from the base a first distance and the brushing walls include brushing walls spaced laterally from the mouthpiece that extend from the base a second distance that is less than the first distance.7. The oral care device of wherein the brushing ...

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Номер записи: 91
11-10-2018 дата публикации

TWIST SEAL ORAL FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20180289145A1
Автор: Beck David, Cagle Ronald
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An oral fluid delivery device is described. The device includes a housing forming at least one cavity. The cavity includes at least two reservoirs, a first reservoir and a second reservoir. The device also includes an elongated neck with a distal end having at least one distal opening for passage of a fluid, a proximal end, and a channel fluidly connected to the distal opening. The device also includes a cap at the proximal end of the elongated neck. The cap includes at least one aperture aligned with the channel of the elongated neck and is rotatably coupled to the housing such that rotating the cap relative to the housing selectively aligns the aperture with a first reservoir opening to provide fluid communication between the first reservoir and the channel, or aligns the aperture with a second reservoir opening to provide fluid communication between the second reservoir and the channel. 1. An oral fluid delivery device , the device comprising:a housing forming at least one cavity, the cavity comprising at least a first reservoir and a second reservoir;an elongated neck comprising a distal end having at least one distal opening for passage of a fluid, a proximal end, and a channel fluidly connected to the distal opening; anda cap at the proximal end of the elongated neck, wherein the cap comprises at least one aperture aligned with the channel of the elongated neck;wherein the cap is rotatably coupled to the housing; and aligns the aperture with a first reservoir opening to provide fluid communication between the first reservoir and the channel, or', 'aligns the aperture with a second reservoir opening to provide fluid communication between the second reservoir and the channel., 'wherein rotating the cap relative to the housing selectively2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism for flowing an oral solution from the first reservoir claim 1 , through the channel and out the at least one distal opening.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 92
11-10-2018 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION KIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BRUSH PRODUCTION MACHINES, BRUSH PRODUCTION MACHINE, AND TYPE SERIES OF BRUSH PRODUCTION MACHINES

Номер: US20180289146A1
Автор: Albrecht Christoph, Kiefer Joachim, Sommer Guido, Zeiher Sven
Принадлежит: ZAHORANSKY AG

In the technical field of the production of brush production machines (), a construction kit for the production of brush production machines () is inter alia provided. This modular construction kit includes at least one basic module type () and a deflection module type (), the modules () thereof having standardized connection interfaces by which the modules () are inter-coupleable to form a brush production machine (). Since each of the modules () is coupleable to each module of the different module types (), a large number of different brush production machines () can be configured by way of this construction kit, without a particular constructive effort being required to this end. 112323423452341aaaaa. A modular construction kit for the production of brush production machines () , comprising at least one module of a basic module type () and one module of a deflection module type () , wherein the modules ( , , ) of the basic and deflection module types ( , , ) of the construction kit each include mutually compatible connection interfaces () by which the modules ( , , ) are inter-coupleable such that a multiplicity of different brush production machines () of modular construction are producible with the construction kit.256234234aaa. The construction kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connection interfaces () are disposed on connection sides () of the modules ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) of the basic and deflection module types ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ).36234. The construction kit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the connection sides () of two of the modules ( claim 2 , claim 2 , ) that are neighboring face one another in a coupled position.423423457234aaa. The construction kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the modules ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) of the basic and deflection module types ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) on the connection interfaces () thereof have inter-coupleable coupling elements () which in terms of at least one of a number or arrangement thereof are congruent ...

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Номер записи: 93
19-10-2017 дата публикации

ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD

Номер: US20170295916A1
Автор: Gatzemeyer John, Jimenez Eduardo, Kennedy Sharon, Klausegger Raimund, Moskovich Robert, Storz Joachim
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of applying an oral care agent to an oral surface. In one embodiment, the invention may be an oral care system including a toothbrush having a handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, and a cantilevered top portion. The system may also include a dispenser having a longitudinally elongated housing having a distal end with an applicator thereon and an opposite proximal end. There may be a reservoir disposed in the housing for holding an oral care agent. The reservoir can be in fluid communication with the applicator. The dispenser may be removably attached to the cantilevered top portion of the handle of the toothbrush. 1. An oral care system comprising: a handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, and a cantilevered top portion; and', 'a head connected to the distal end of the handle; and, 'a toothbrush comprising a longitudinally elongated housing having a distal end with an applicator thereon and an opposite proximal end; and', 'a reservoir disposed in the housing for holding an oral care agent, the reservoir in fluid communication with the applicator, wherein the dispenser is removably attached to the cantilevered top portion of the handle of the toothbrush; and, 'a dispenser comprisingwherein the applicator is configured to dispense and apply the oral care agent from the reservoir to an oral surface of a user through the applicator which remains positioned on the distal end of the dispenser.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises open sides and a contiguous open bottom formed below the cantilevered top portion claim 1 , the dispenser being insertable into and removable from the handle through the open sides and bottom.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a longitudinally extending cavity formed below the top portion of the handle and adapted to receive ...

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Номер записи: 94
10-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING PVA BRUSH

Номер: US20200281347A1
Автор: HAMADA Satomi, Lee Jung Hwan, PARK Jin-Goo
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A PVA brush cleaning method includes immersing a PVA brush in a cleaning solution containing an organic matter, thereby removing a siloxane compound in the PVA brush; and applying vibration to the PVA brush, thereby removing impurities in the PVA brush. 1. A PVA brush cleaning method comprising:immersing a PVA brush in a cleaning solution containing an organic matter, thereby removing a siloxane compound in the PVA brush; andapplying vibration to the PVA brush, thereby removing impurities in the PVA brush.2. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning solution includes the organic matter at a concentration of 10 wt % or more and less than 50 wt %.3. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the vibration is applied to the PVA brush for 10 minutes in the applying claim 1 , an amount of the impurities removed from the PVA brush has a maximum value.4. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein the siloxane compound and the impurities in the PVA brush are simultaneously removed.5. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein the siloxane compound and the impurities are removed from the PVA brush in such a manner that the impurities are removed after the siloxane compound is removed or the siloxane component is removed after the impurities are removed.6. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein the organic matter is tetrahydrofuran (THF) or tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH).7. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein the siloxane compound is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).8. The PVA brush cleaning method according to claim 1 , wherein the immersing and the applying are defined as a unit process claim 1 ,wherein the method further comprises measuring a frictional property and an elastic property of the PVA brush from which the siloxane compound and the impurities have been removed, andwherein the unit process is repeatedly performed ...

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Номер записи: 95
05-11-2015 дата публикации

Cosmetic Brush and Method for Manufacturing

Номер: US20150313344A1
Автор: Kim Elizabeth H.
Принадлежит: AA R&D LLC

A cosmetics brush and a method for manufacturing the same. The cosmetics brush includes a rod; a ferrule formed at an end of the rod; a bundle of fibers folded in the middle and inserted in the ferrule; and a fixing piece inserted in the folding of the fiber bundle with both ends engaged with the inner side of the ferrule. The method includes the steps of: feeding raw fiber; cutting the raw fiber; placing the cut raw fiber on a guide; feeding and fixing a rod formed with a ferrule contacting the guide; feeding a fixing piece; inserting the fixing piece with a pushing piece into the middle portion of the fiber bundle to fold and insert the bundle into the ferrule; and cutting and finishing the fibers of the bundle exposed out of the ferrule. 1. A cosmetics brush for applying cosmetics , comprising:a rod;a ferrule formed at the end of the rod;a bundle of fibers folded at the middle and inserted in the ferrule; anda fixing piece inserted inside of the folding of the fiber bundle with both sides of the fixing piece engaged with the ferrule by being latched to the inner side of the ferrule.2. The cosmetics brush of claim 1 , wherein the ferrule compresses the fiber bundle folded and inserted in the ferrule via a compressing protrusion.3. The cosmetics brush of claim 1 , wherein the rod is engaged with a container cap formed with a coupling guide claim 1 , and the ferrule is provided with a fiber insertion groove formed from an end towards the inside of the rod claim 1 , and the fiber insertion groove is formed in a rectangular shape whose transverse width W is greater than the longitudinal width W′.4. The cosmetics brush of claim 3 , wherein the fixing piece is formed with a length longer than the transverse with W of the ferrule and with inclined insertion guides at both of its ends.5. A method for manufacturing a cosmetics brush for applying cosmetics claim 3 , comprising the steps of:feeding raw fibers unwound from a roll to a cutting device;cutting the raw fibers fed ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-09-2020 дата публикации

Brush assembly and method of manufacturing a brush

Номер: US20200288855A1
Автор: Chris Tarling, Mark Borsari
Принадлежит: Sanderson Macleod Inc

A method of manufacturing a brush includes providing a core wire section having a proximal end and a distal end, and an integral tip on the distal end, forming a bristle element having a throughbore, and inserting the core wire section into the throughbore until the bristle element is received on the core wire section.

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Номер записи: 97
25-10-2018 дата публикации

SPREADING DEVICE

Номер: US20180303261A1
Автор: Eydelnant Irwin, Geller Brandon, Jen Chao-Kai, McIver Andrew
Принадлежит:

A spreading device is disclosed which comprises a container comprising a dispensing end and an exterior surface, and at least one gripping or handling surface extending from the container for gripping or handling the spreading device, squeezing or applying pressure against the exterior surface of the flexible container, and causing the dispensing of a spreadable substance out of the dispensing end of the container. 144-. (canceled)46. The spreading device of wherein the at least one gripping or handling surface may be positioned in a storage position such that when in the storage position at least a portion of the distal end of the at least one gripping or handling surface at least partially covers the dispensing end of the container.48. A spreading device comprising:a container comprising a dispensing end and an exterior surface; andat least one gripping or handling surface extending from the container for gripping or handling the spreading device, squeezing or applying pressure against the exterior surface of the flexible container, and causing the dispensing of a spreadable substance out of the dispensing end of the container.49. The spreading device of wherein the at least one gripping or handling surface comprises a first gripping or handling surface and a second gripping or handling surface claim 48 , wherein the first gripping or handling surface and the second gripping or handling surface extend from the container in opposite directions.50. The spreading device of wherein the first gripping or handling surface and the second gripping or handling surface at least partially contact one another when in the spreading position.51. The spreading device of wherein the at least one gripping or handling surface comprises one or more bendable or flexible points claim 48 , folding or pivoting edges claim 48 , or hinges.52. The spreading device of wherein the at least one gripping or handling surface comprises one or more functional tear-offs.53. The spreading device of ...

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Номер записи: 98
12-11-2015 дата публикации

Pet Surgical Wrap

Номер: US20150320014A1
Автор: Sandra Anthony
Принадлежит: Individual

A pet surgical wrap for covering a pet's wound or the location of an incision. The pet surgical wrap comprises an elongated sheet having a front end, a rear end, a first side, and a second side. Preferably, the elongated sheet has a trapezoidal configuration, such that the elongated sheet tapers from the front end towards the rear end thereof. The first side and second side of the elongated sheet include mating fasteners thereon, wherein the mating fasteners can be overlapped so as to secure the pet surgical wrap in a loop around a pet's torso. The interior surface of the elongated sheet includes a pad thereon for covering the wound or incision when the surgical wrap is disposed around the pet's body.

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Номер записи: 99
02-11-2017 дата публикации

UNIT DOSE ORAL CLEANING DEVICE AND PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170311707A1
Автор: Beck David P., Bobay Jason M., Cagle Ronald C., Sexton Kristin Marie
Принадлежит:

An oral cleaning device includes an elongated, hollow body, a cleaning head, and a neck portion extending between the hollow body and the cleaning head. The neck portion forms a fluid channel between the hollow body and the cleaning head and the cleaning head includes at least one opening in fluid communication with the fluid channel. The device further includes a plunger located within the hollow body, movable between a first position and a second position, and a solution chamber formed within the hollow body which contains a cleaning solution and is in fluid communication with the fluid channel in the hollow neck portion. A cleaning end of the plunger is configured to move the cleaning solution in the solution chamber through the fluid channel and through the at least one opening in the cleaning head when the plunger is moved from the first position toward the second position. 1. An oral cleaning device , comprising:an elongated, hollow body having a bottom end and a cleaning end;a cleaning head;a neck portion extending between the cleaning end of the hollow body and the cleaning head;wherein the neck portion forms a fluid channel between the hollow body and the cleaning head and wherein the cleaning head includes at least one opening in fluid communication with the fluid channel;a plunger located within the hollow body, and movable between a first position proximate the suction end and a second position proximate the cleaning end;a solution chamber formed within the hollow body at the cleaning end, wherein the solution chamber contains a cleaning solution and is in fluid communication with the fluid channel in the hollow neck portion;wherein a cleaning end of the plunger is configured to move the cleaning solution in the solution chamber through the fluid channel in the hollow neck portion and through the at least one opening in the cleaning head when the plunger is moved from the first position toward the second position.2. The oral cleaning device of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 100