Tub scrub/scrubber- a rechargeable long-handled cleaning device with detachable heads
The focus of this tub scrub/scrubber/cleaning device combines several different creative and technological advanced ways to produce a quality and effective cleaning product. These elements consist of a long handle approximately 3 feet long, with detachable heads consisting of a rounded base with a multi bristled brush, a sponge or chamois for cleaning and polishing various surfaces such as tubs, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, cars and boats. The technological advancement of the rechargeable NiCad battery compartment along with AC plug-in charger allows longer and more mobile cleaning time before recharging. The Micro Servo Motor with gear rotation and plastic clipped attachments, allow for easy changing and cleaning of heads and faster and thorough cleaning of different surfaces on tubs, cars boats etc. The brush, sponge and chamois turn in a fast and circular motion, and the combination of plastic tubular compartment and aluminum/plastic tubing makes for a sturdy and quality cleaning product. A nylon or metal loop is attached at end of handle for easy storage.
The field of endeavor is to use advanced technology to produce a different and much improved cleaning, scrubbing and polishing device that would make the difficult and unpleasant job of cleaning, scrubbing and polishing various and different surfaces better, faster and easier, for the general public, commercial cleaners, the elderly and physically challenged.
Some of the surface examples are as follows: The rounded bristle type brush would be a cleaning asset for a tub, hot tub, Jacuzzi, boat and car. The sponge attachment would also be used for areas that are more difficult to clean, and the chamois is good for polishing on cars or boats.
The object of the inventive product is utilizing the advancements in the field of technology to produce a quality product as follows:
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- 1. The use of a battery pack—a molded plastic tubular compartment that houses the NiCad Battery tube and the rechargeable molded plastic handle that receives the power from an AC charger that plugs into an electric wall outlet and after charging, the plastic molded handle compartment plugs back into the brush handle to power the Micro Servo Motor which turns the various cleaning heads (brush, chamois or sponge) for approximately 30-40 minutes of cleaning time before it must be recharged.
- 2. The long handle, approximately 3 feet long, minimizes bending to accomplish these various scrubbing, cleaning and polishing jobs.
- 3. The Micro Servo Motor with gear rotation is powerful and provides quality and fast scrubbing, polishing and cleaning of many surfaces turning quickly in a circular motion.
- 4. The detachable heads with plastic clip can attach and detach easily for securing the appropriate polishing scrubbing or cleaning head. The brush is rounded with a volume of bristles to make cleaning faster and more effective and allows cleaning in most crevices and surfaces. The sponge is another type of cleaning and scrubbing attachment. The chamois is for polishing on cars, boats, etc.
- 5. The approximate three foot handle design is sturdy yet easy to use, with aluminum or plastic tubing in the middle which fits into the molded tubular plastic pieces on either end. One end attaches to the heads, houses the Micro Servo Motor with gear rotation and the other end of handle houses the tube of NiCad rechargeable batteries that are charged by the AC charger.
- 6. The metal or nylon clip is placed on handle for easy storage.
The objective of the long handled tub, car and boat cleaning device is to help solve various cleaning problems. It makes these tasks easier, faster, more mobile, and less physically challenging. All these areas are as described in detail and are as follows: A long handle with an advanced power source and detachable heads that scrub, polish and clean a variety of surfaces.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
The improvements outlined give a much needed mobility which allows cleaning, scrubbing and polishing to become much faster, easier and more efficient, both commercially, in the home, and also making it a great product for seniors and physically handicapped.
Claims
1. What I claim as my invention is a cleaning device which:
- Consists of an aluminum or plastic tube, 3 feet long, with tubular components at either end;
- Consists of one end housing the micro servo motor with gear rotation and because of it's power turns the heads fast making them very effective in scrubbing, polishing and cleaning;
- Consists of the gear rotation extending from the micro servo motor which clips into the base of the head and is secured in place with a turning motion;
- Consists of various detachable plastic heads which turn in a fast and effective motion which incorporates a rounded multi bristled brush which is used for scrubbing various surfaces and crevices;
- Consist of a chamois head turns in a circular motion for polishing;
- Consists of a detachable sponge head used for cleaning various surfaces such as those on tubs, Jacuzzis, hot tubs cars and boats;
- Consists of the micro servo motor which is wired through the center of the aluminum or plastic tubing to the on/off switch at the handle end which encases the connector for the NiCad battery;
- Consists of a NiCad battery tube which is encased in the end of the handle and is detachable to plug in to the AC charger which in turn plugs in to an electrical outlet;
- Consists of the rechargeable NiCad battery tube allows for efficiency and mobility and a 30-40 minute use time;
- Consists of a metal or nylon loop on the handle which is used to hang for storage.
Type: Application
Filed: May 5, 2005
Publication Date: Nov 9, 2006
Inventor: Margaret Lies (Virginia Beach, VA)
Application Number: 11/122,443
International Classification: A46B 13/02 (20060101);