Patent ID: 6962456
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: A46B

Abstract:
1. A brush for use in washing an object, particularly for washing automobiles, and comprising a body having a compartment for containing a washing liquid, and scrubbing means attached to a first surface portion of said brush, said body comprising: at least one first aperture or passage for allowing washing liquid to flow out of said compartment, at least one second aperture or passage for fluid communication from the exterior of said body to said compartment for introducing washing fluid into said compartment, and means arranged at said second aperture for inhibiting or preventing return flow of washing liquid from said compartment through said second aperture, wherein said second aperture has an interior mouth having an area, and wherein the means for inhibiting or preventing return flow comprises a plate having an area larger than the area of the interior mouth of said second aperture and having one edge thereof attached to the inner wall surface of said compartment adjacent said interior mouth such that said plate is movable between a first position that covers said interior mouth and a second position that uncovers said interior mouth.