Ergonomic flexible and adjustable brushes

Abstract

Ergonomic and flexible brushes for use in conventional processes such as commercial, residential, industrial, and artistic painting processes, as well as for cleaning and cosmetic applications, are disclosed. The functional section of the brush is connected to a flexible structure having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the flexible structure is strongly connected to the functional section of the brush and the proximal section is connected to a handle or, in the alternative, to a second functional section using preferably metal epoxy such as steel epoxy. The functional section of the brush may be positioned and repositioned in predetermined angled and/or twisted positions by simply bending the flexible structure of the brush.

What is claim is: 
     
         1 . An ergonomic and flexible brush comprising:
 a) a functional section comprising:
 i) a proximal end; 
 ii) a distal end; 
 iii) a functional material; and 
 iv) a supporting base interconnected to and supporting the functional material at the proximal end of said functional section; 
   b) an external flexible section comprising a distal end and a proximal end;   c) at least one internal elongated bendable member comprising an elongated body having a first end and a second end; and   
       wherein the internal elongated bendable member is inserted through the interior of the external flexible section, the second end of the internal elongated bendable member is inserted and secured into the supporting base of the functional section, and the distal end of the external flexible section is connected and secured to the functional section via the supporting base. 
     
     
         2 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the functional material of the functional section is selected from natural hair, feathers, synthetic bristles, foams, fabric, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the functional material of the functional section is any material used in conventional activities such as industrial painting, artistic painting, cleaning, and the application of cosmetic products. 
     
     
         4 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the external flexible section is made of an impermeable, dense, bendable, strong, flexible, and tear-resistant material. 
     
     
         5 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the impermeable, dense, bendable, strong, flexible, and tear-resistant foam is ethyl vinyl acetate foam (EVA). 
     
     
         6 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the internal elongated bendable member is a stay-in bendable, strong, flexible, and brake-resistant material. 
     
     
         7 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the stay-in bendable, strong, flexible, and brake-resistant wire is made of plastic, stain steel, tie wire, carbon-coated steel, aluminum, copper, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the bendable, strong, flexible, and tear-resistant material is made of tie-wire. 
     
     
         9 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the supporting base is made of a resilient, strong, rigid, and hard material selected from wood, metal, plastic, PVC, adhesive, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the connection of the distal end of the external body of the external flexible section and the functional section is further secured with a ferrule. 
     
     
         11 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a handle; said handle comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of said handle is connected and secured to the second end of the internal elongated bendable member and is also connected and secured to the proximal end of the external flexible section. 
     
     
         12 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the handle is made of a resilient, strong, rigid, and hard material selected from wood, metal, plastic, PVC, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the connection of the external flexible section with the handle and the functional section comprises a strong metal epoxy. 
     
     
         14 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the connection of the external flexible section with the handle and the functional section comprises steel epoxy. 
     
     
         15 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the connection of the proximal end of the external flexible section and the handle is further secured with a ferrule. 
     
     
         16 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising a threaded borehole at the first end of the handle. 
     
     
         17 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a second functional section comprising:
 i) a proximal end;   ii) a distal end;   iii) a functional material; and   iv) a supporting base interconnected to and supporting the functional material at the proximal end of said second functional section; and   
       wherein the said second functional section is connected and secured to the second end of the internal elongated bendable member and to the proximal end of the external flexible section via its supporting base. 
     
     
         18 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the connection of the external flexible section with the first functional section and the second functional section comprises a metal epoxy. 
     
     
         19 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the connection of the external flexible section with the first functional section and the second functional section comprises a steel epoxy. 
     
     
         20 . The ergonomic and flexible brush, as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the connection of the second functional section and the proximal end of the external flexible section via the second supporting base is further secured with a ferrule. 
     
     
         21 . An ergonomic and flexible brush comprising:
 a) a functional section comprising:
 i) a proximal end; 
 ii) a distal end; 
 iii) a functional material; and 
 iv) a supporting base interconnected to and supporting the functional material at the proximal end of said functional section; 
   b) an external flexible section comprising a distal end and a proximal end;   c) at least one internal elongated bendable member comprising an elongated body having a first end and a second end;   d) a handle comprising a first end and a second end;   e) a first ferrule;   f) a second ferrule, and   
       wherein the internal elongated bendable member is inserted through the interior of the external flexible section, the second end of the internal elongated bendable member is inserted and secured into the supporting base of the functional section, the distal end of the external flexible section is connected and secured to the functional section via the supporting base, the first end of the internal flexible member is inserted and secured into the second end of said handle and the proximal end of the external flexible section is connected and secured to the second end of said handle; and 
       wherein the first ferrule further secures the connection between the second end of the handle and the proximal end of the external flexible section, and the second ferrule further secures the connection between the distal end of the external flexible section and the functional section. 
     
     
         22 . An ergonomic and flexible brush comprising:
 a) a first functional section comprising:
 i) a proximal end; 
 ii) a distal end; 
 iii) a functional material; and 
 iv) a supporting base interconnected to and supporting the functional material at the proximal end of said functional section; 
   b) an external flexible section comprising a distal end and a proximal end;   c) at least one internal elongated bendable member comprising an elongated body having a first end and a second end;   d) a second functional section comprising:   
       i) a proximal end; 
       ii) a distal end; 
       iii) a functional material; 
       iv) a supporting base interconnected to and supporting the functional material at the proximal end of said second functional section; and
 e) a first ferrule; 
 f) a second ferrule, and 
 
       wherein the internal elongated bendable member is inserted through the interior of the external flexible section, the second end of the internal elongated bendable member is inserted and secured into the supporting base of the first functional section, the distal end of the external flexible section is connected, and secured to the first functional section via the supporting base, the first end of the internal elongated bendable member is inserted and secured into the supporting base of the second functional section, and the proximal end of the external flexible section is connected and secured to the second functional section via its supporting base; and wherein the first ferrule further secures the connection between the second functional section and the proximal end of the external flexible section, and the second ferrule further secures the connection between the distal end of the external flexible section and the second functional section.