Direct application brush having flow regulator assembly
First Claim
1. A direct application brush assembly, comprising:
- a. a molded brush base having an outer perimeter portion, perimeter shelf portion and a mid portion with a plurality of apertures integrated therein for delivery of a fluid, wherein said perimeter shelf portion includes at least one secondary aperture;
b. at least one base plate having grooming implementations integrated therein being appointed to be received on said molded brush base;
c. an ergonomical handle having a palm conforming top and symmetric finger indentation around front and side walls constructed to form an internal cavity and being attached to said brush base, said ergonomical handle being ambidextrous in nature for interchangeable handedness;
d. a center cylinder being located within said internal cavity of said ergonomical handle and comprising a bladder with a bottom surface, a top surface, and a side wall having an orifice;
e. said orifice of said side wall of said center cylinder being adapted to receive a hose for fluid delivery;
f. a secondary chamber being located within said internal cavity of said ergonomical handle appointed for receiving and holding a liquid solution and comprising a secondary bladder with a lower surface having a lower orifice aligned with said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion, side walls, and a top surface having a release button for release of said liquid solution;
g. a closure member associated with said lower orifice of said second bladder and/or said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion for preventing release of said liquid solution;
h. a flow regulator;
i. said hose having a first end fitted with said flow regulator and a second end fitted to said orifice of said side wall of said center cylinder so that said hose delivers said fluid from said flow regulator into said bladder of said center cylinder;
whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and visa vie said bladder of said center cylinder attached to said brush base, releasing said fluid through said apertures in said mid portion of said brush base; and
whereby said release button controls delivery of said liquid solution, releasing said liquid solution through said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion of said brush base.
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Abstract
A brush assembly simultaneously separately controllably releases a fluid and liquid solution directly onto a surface, such as a coat of an animal during grooming, or onto an inanimate surface such as an exterior surface of a land vehicle. The brush assembly includes a molded brush having a plurality of apertures for fluid delivery, preferably water, as well as a secondary aperture for delivery of a liquid solution, such as soap, shampoo, or other treatments. At least one base plate with grooming implementations, such as bristles or a sponge may be interchangeably attached to the brush base. An ergonomical handle is provided having a palm conforming top and finger indentation sides constructed to form an internal cavity. The ergonomical handle is ambidextrous in nature for interchangeable left and right handedness. A center cylinder is located within the ergonomical handle and includes a bladder which aligns with the mid portion of the brush base for fluid delivery from a flow regulator. A secondary cylinder is located within the internal cavity of the ergonomical handle and includes a secondary bladder which aligns with the secondary aperture of the brush base for liquid solution delivery in response to pressing a release button. A closure member is provided that can be moved to an open or closed configuration to release or prevent, respectively, dispensing of the liquid solution. The fluid and liquid solution are separately but contemporaneously delivered directly to the surface during grooming.
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32 Claims
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1. A direct application brush assembly, comprising:
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a. a molded brush base having an outer perimeter portion, perimeter shelf portion and a mid portion with a plurality of apertures integrated therein for delivery of a fluid, wherein said perimeter shelf portion includes at least one secondary aperture; b. at least one base plate having grooming implementations integrated therein being appointed to be received on said molded brush base; c. an ergonomical handle having a palm conforming top and symmetric finger indentation around front and side walls constructed to form an internal cavity and being attached to said brush base, said ergonomical handle being ambidextrous in nature for interchangeable handedness; d. a center cylinder being located within said internal cavity of said ergonomical handle and comprising a bladder with a bottom surface, a top surface, and a side wall having an orifice; e. said orifice of said side wall of said center cylinder being adapted to receive a hose for fluid delivery; f. a secondary chamber being located within said internal cavity of said ergonomical handle appointed for receiving and holding a liquid solution and comprising a secondary bladder with a lower surface having a lower orifice aligned with said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion, side walls, and a top surface having a release button for release of said liquid solution; g. a closure member associated with said lower orifice of said second bladder and/or said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion for preventing release of said liquid solution; h. a flow regulator; i. said hose having a first end fitted with said flow regulator and a second end fitted to said orifice of said side wall of said center cylinder so that said hose delivers said fluid from said flow regulator into said bladder of said center cylinder; whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and visa vie said bladder of said center cylinder attached to said brush base, releasing said fluid through said apertures in said mid portion of said brush base; and whereby said release button controls delivery of said liquid solution, releasing said liquid solution through said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion of said brush base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method for making a direct delivery brush assembly that releases a fluid, comprising the steps of:
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a. forming a brush base having an outer perimeter portion, perimeter shelf portion and a mid portion with a plurality of apertures integrated therein for delivery of a fluid; b. forming at least one base plate having grooming implementations that are integrated therein and are received on said molded brush base; c. forming a center cylinder comprising a bladder with a bottom surface, a top surface, and a side wall having an orifice; d. forming a secondary cylinder appointed to receive and hold a liquid solution and comprising a secondary bladder with a lower surface having a lower orifice, side walls, and a top surface having a release button in communication with said lower orifice; e. forming a closure member associated with said lower orifice of said second bladder and/or said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion for preventing release of said liquid solution; f. aligning said lower orifice of said secondary cylinder with said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion and placing it upon said brush base; g. forming an ergonomical handle having a palm conforming top and finger indentation sides constructed to form an internal cavity, said ergonomical handle being ambidextrous in nature for interchangeable handedness; h. attaching said ergonomical handle to said outer perimeter portion of said brush base so that said center cylinder and said secondary cylinder are located within said internal cavity; i. connecting a second end of a hose to said orifice of said side wall of said center cylinder; j. connecting a first end of said hose to a flow regulator for delivery of said fluid into said bladder of said center cylinder; whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and said bladder of said center cylinder attached to said brush base, releasing said fluid through said apertures in said mid portion of said brush base; and whereby said release button controls delivery of said liquid solution, releasing said liquid solution through said secondary aperture of said perimeter shelf portion of said brush base.
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