Abstract:
A device for treating a target, such as cleaning a window. The device has a handle and head, mounted in pivotal relationship to each other. When the head is placed in sliding, contacting relationship with the target surface the handle can pivot relative to the head for the ergonomic convenience of the user.
Abstract:
A unit dose for cleaning an unsanitary surface, such as a toilet bowl. The unit dose comprises a water dispersible shell containing granules defining a core. The granules obviate the need for sheet material in the unit dose and provide cleaning efficacy when submerged.
Abstract:
A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also includes a regulator for controlling the flow of gas from the compressed gas source to the interior of the container, as well as a pressure relief mechanism that accounts for potential over pressurization of the container. The beverage is selectively dispensed by actuation of a tap handle. Delivery is achieved through the device by a resilient delivery tube, and the delivery tube is either pinched closed or allowed to decompress by the actuation of the tap handle. In another embodiment, a check valve is used to control flow of the beverage in which the tap handle activates a transfer rod to seat and unseat a check element. The device can be manufactured in either a unitary construction or a modular construction. Modular construction provides greater flexibility in testing and replacement of defective components.
Abstract:
The invention provides a cleaning implement (10) for cleaning a hard surface. The cleaning implement (10) includes a mop head (20) pivotably connected to a first handle section (130) and a fluid transfer mechanism that is connected to a second handle section (230) of the implement (10). When the cleaning implement (10) is unassembled and stored in a package (100, 200), the first handle section (130) is disconnected from the second handle section (230). When a user removes the cleaning implement (10) from the package (100, 200), he or she can assemble the cleaning implement (10).
Abstract:
A motorized stain-removal brush is provided. A method of using motorized stain-removal brush for cleaning inanimate surfaces is also provided. The motorized stain-removal brush includes a handle (30) having a motor (23 ) disposed therein, a head (20) having a longitudinal axis, and a neck (21) disposed between the handle and the head. Bristle holders are associated with the head. The motor is operatively connected to the bristle holder.
Abstract:
A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally or alternatively, the sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate to apply the liquid to the target surface.
Abstract:
A cleaning device useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces, or soft surfaces which cleaning device includes a body graspable by a user of the device, a pressurized vessel containing a chemical cleaning composition, an interlocking device mounted on the vessel, and a lock-out feature mounted within the body. The body also includes a cleaning head at its distal end. Upon movement of the vessel within the body by the user in the direction of the clearing head, the interlocking device on the vessel contacts the lock-out feature and displaces the lock-out feature so that a valve connected to the vessel can engage a nipple connected to a conduit leading to the cleaning head and the chemical cleaning composition can be discharged from the vessel through the conduit to the cleaning head.
Abstract:
A device (20) for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet (22) movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally a sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate (34) to apply the liquid to the target surface. One or both of the sheets may be disposed in a cartridge insertable to and removable from the device.
Abstract:
A cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The cleaning implement includes a handle connected via a universal joint to a support head. The support head includes a substantially transparent top piece having a plurality of protruding and recessed region which diffract light to create visible shadow and bright zones.
Abstract:
An motorized stain-removal brush is provided. A method of using motorized stain-removal brush for cleaning inanimate surfaces is also provided. The motorized stain-removal brush includes a handle having a motor disposed therein, a head having a longitudinal axis, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. Bristle holders are associated with the head. The motor is operatively connected to the bristle holder.