Apparatus and method for rejuvenation of a rotary scrubbing brush
OwnerGeorge M. Heuvelmaninventor
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Abstract
A rotary scrubbing brush employed to clean carpets and floors is rejuvenated by straightening of the brush bristles after they have been bent or flexed. To straighten and or reverse the direction of worn and or bent brush bristles of a rotary carpet or a floor scrubbing brush lengthens the life of the brush.
Claims13
An apparatus for rejuvenating a rotary brush in a used condition, the rotary brush including a rotary base, a mounting assembly on a first side of the rotary base and a plurality of bristles on a second side of the rotary base, comprising:
- a) a reversing means, a holding means, and a friction means;
- b) the holding means supporting the friction means;
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- c) the reversing means being capable of holding the plurality of bristles against the friction means and reversing the used condition of the rotary brush bristles.
A method for rejuvenating a rotary brush in a used condition, the rotary brush including a rotary base, a mounting assembly on a first side of the rotary base and a plurality of bristles on a second side of the rotary base wherein in the used condition the bristles are bent, the method comprising:
- a) applying the plurality of bristles to a friction surface;
- b) rotating the brush until the plurality of bristles are at least vertical relative to the rotary base;
- c) securing the brush to the friction surface;
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- d) removing the brush from the friction surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.