Patent ID: 6893183
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An implement for cleaning, polishing, sanding or other rubbing action which comprises a hollow handle adapted to accommodate a cleaning fluid, polish, lubricant or other fluid and having a head to which the fluid may be dispensed from the handle through a dispensing aperture in fluid communication with the hollow, the head having a periphery and comprising a cleaning or polishing pad or brush or the like, the implement having a fluid dispensing flow regulator comprising a plunger projecting from the head and cooperating with the dispensing aperture, the plunger being operated by pressure from a surface against the head to advance the plunger to open up the dispensing aperture for dispensing of the fluid and release of said pressure causing retraction of the plunger to close the aperture, wherein the head is mounted to the handle at areas of the head periphery and otherwise the periphery is free, including two mountings being provided as a pair of mountings on opposite sides of the handle, the head being mounted effective to provide a freedom of movement at the mounting effective to allow resilient flexing of the head toward and away from the handle and also to flex the head so as to normally bias the plunger to retract and close the dispensing aperture.