A method of guiding an angiographic wire while delivering fluid solvent to the wire. The method incorporates a guide device comprising a housing that is mated to a base in a manner that defines an aperture for slidably receiving the angiographic wire. A plunger is disposed within the housing in a vertically adjustable manner such that the plunger has an open position, a closed position, and one or more intermediate positions relative to the housing. The angiographic wire is placed in the aperture, and the housing is mated to the base such that the wire is slidably retained in the aperture. The plunger is depressed such that a compression pad on the plunger is placed in contact with the wire, the wire being slidably retained between the compression pad and a base pad attached to the base.

A method of guiding an angiographic wire while delivering fluid solvent to the wire. The method incorporates a guide device comprising a housing that is mated to a base in a manner that defines an aperture for slidably receiving the angiographic wire. A plunger is disposed within the housing in a adjustable manner via slots disposed on a flexible plunger arm and mating tabs disposed inside the housing. The plunger has an open position, a closed position, and one or more intermediate positions relative to the housing. The angiographic wire seats in the aperture, and the housing is mated to the base such that the wire is slidably retained in the aperture. The plunger is depressed such that a compression pad on the plunger is placed in contact with the wire, the wire being slidably retained between the compression pad and a base pad attached to the base.

An apparatus (100), for cleaning a surface (102), comprises a handle (126) and a bracket (104), connected to the handle (126). The apparatus (100) further comprises a drum (108), rotatably coupled to the bracket (104), and an anti-rotation fixture (124), configured to prevent rotation of the drum (108) about a first axis (110) relative to the bracket (104). The apparatus (100) also comprises a brush motor (114), mounted to the drum (108), and a brush (112), rotatable by the brush motor (114) relative to the drum (108) about a second axis (116), which is parallel to the first axis (110).

An apparatus (100), for cleaning a surface (102), comprises a handle (126) and a bracket (104), connected to the handle (126). The apparatus (100) further comprises a drum (108), rotatably coupled to the bracket (104), and an anti-rotation fixture (124), configured to prevent rotation of the drum (108) about a first axis (110) relative to the bracket (104). The apparatus (100) also comprises a brush motor (114), mounted to the drum (108), and a brush (112), rotatable by the brush motor (114) relative to the drum (108) about a second axis (116), which is parallel to the first axis (110).

A method of dispensing a brushable substance onto a surface comprises (1) with a cartridge positioned inside a sleeve between an inner tubular sleeve wall and an outer tubular sleeve wall, circumscribing the inner tubular sleeve wall, and also positioned between a twist-lock pressure cap, hermetically coupled with the cartridge, and a valve, communicatively coupled with the cartridge, linearly moving an annular plunger, received between an inner tubular cartridge wall and an outer tubular cartridge wall, circumscribing the inner tubular cartridge wall, toward the valve along a first axis to urge the brushable substance from the cartridge, through the valve, and to a brush that is communicatively coupled to the valve; and (2) controlling flow of the brushable substance from the valve to the brush.

An applicator assembly for treating a surface includes a material applicator configured to dispense a treatment material on a surface and an applicator clamp configured to support and position a dispensing end of the material applicator. An applicator tip is inserted into a dispensing aperture formed in the applicator clamp, and the applicator tip is configured to receive the treatment material from the dispensing end of the material applicator. The applicator assembly further includes an applicator bracket configured to slidably attach the material applicator and applicator clamp to an assembly support frame. Additionally, an automated applicator actuator operatively attached to the assembly support frame and applicator bracket manipulates the applicator bracket between a first position and a second position.

An applicator assembly for treating a surface includes a material applicator configured to dispense a treatment material on a surface and an applicator clamp configured to support and position a dispensing end of the material applicator. An applicator tip is inserted into a dispensing aperture formed in the applicator clamp, and the applicator tip is configured to receive the treatment material from the dispensing end of the material applicator. The applicator assembly further includes an applicator bracket configured to slidably attach the material applicator and applicator clamp to an assembly support frame. Additionally, an automated applicator actuator operatively attached to the assembly support frame and applicator bracket manipulates the applicator bracket between a first position and a second position.

A method of dispensing a brushable substance onto a surface comprises (1) with a cartridge positioned inside a sleeve between an inner tubular sleeve wall and an outer tubular sleeve wall, circumscribing the inner tubular sleeve wall, and also positioned between a push-lock pressure cap, hermetically coupled with the cartridge, and a valve, communicatively coupled with the cartridge, linearly moving an annular plunger, received between an inner tubular cartridge wall and an outer tubular cartridge wall, circumscribing the inner tubular cartridge wall, toward the valve along a first axis to urge the brushable substance from the cartridge, through the valve, and to a brush that is communicatively coupled to the valve; and (2) controlling flow of the brushable substance from the valve to the brush.

Fastener-coating tools (100), kits (200) thereof, and methods (300) of coating a fastener assembly (50) are disclosed. Fastener-coating tools (100) comprise a non-permeable body (102) and a permeable body (112) that laps over at least a portion of an outer surface (110) of the non-permeable body (102), laps over all of a terminal surface (116) of the non-permeable body (102), laps over at least a portion of an inner surface (108) of the non-permeable body (102), spans an internal cavity (106) of the non-permeable body (102), and defines a fastener cavity (114) that is sized and shaped to receive a portion of a fastener assembly (50) to be coated.

A system and method directed for a dispenser designed to have interchangeable components including a reservoir base for holding a liquid with an ergonomic handle, a detachable applicator compartment for holding an applicator, and a removable top cover and hook for hanging or for storage purposes.