U.S. patent application number 10/283773 was filed with the patent office on 2004-05-06 for tub scrub/scrubber.
Invention is credited to Lies, Margaret Brenda.
Application Number | 20040083567 10/283773 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32174738 |
Filed Date | 2004-05-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040083567 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lies, Margaret Brenda |
May 6, 2004 |
Tub scrub/scrubber
Abstract
There are several reasons this invention is new and different.
It will be manufactured with a lightweight plastic tubular handle
that is about 3-31/2 feet long, which will aid in the convenience
and physical need of not having to bend over the bathtub for
cleaning. This can also make other jobs such as washing a car, boat
etc. easier by the use of detachable brushes, sponges or chamois.
Because it is battery operated, the circular movement of the
sponge, brush or chamois together with a good cleanser aids in the
cleaning action. The plastic or plastic and aluminum combination
handle is lightweight. The rubber grip makes it easier to hold and
the nylon cord at the end is convenient for storage.
Inventors: |
Lies, Margaret Brenda;
(Virginia Beach, VA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
MARGARET BRENDA LIES
PO Box 574
Virginia Beach
VA
23451
US
|
Family ID: |
32174738 |
Appl. No.: |
10/283773 |
Filed: |
October 30, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/28 ;
15/97.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 11/162 20130101;
A47L 11/4075 20130101; B63B 59/06 20130101; A47L 11/4069 20130101;
A47L 13/10 20130101; B25F 5/021 20130101; A46B 13/02 20130101; B08B
1/04 20130101; A47L 11/4005 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/028 ;
015/097.1 |
International
Class: |
A46B 013/02; A47L
011/28 |
Claims
What I claim as my own invention is:
1. I claim that the long or extended handled battery operated tub
scrubber product is my idea and invention. I conceived of this idea
while cleaning the bathtub, which is a backbreaking job. I also
thought this job would be even easier if the handle had detachable
heads such as a sponge, brush or chamois, which would turn in a
circular motion and would make the tub cleaning etc. much easier.
The detachable heads would turn in a circular motion by battery
power. A Nycad Battery with recharger, or approximately 6 C cell
batteries could be used effectively. It took an enormous amount of
research to find the appropriate D.C. Micro Servo Motor, and
additional research to find how to make the tub scrubber battery
operated. Two different methods, as described, can be used. 1. 6 C
Cell batteries will give about 26 hours of use time. 2. A Nycad
battery is good for 1 year with 1 hour of use time before
re-charging. Not only does the long or extended handle and
convenience of batteries make this product desirable for almost
anyone, but particularly for the physically challenged and the
senior population. The tub scrubber product becomes even more
appealing by the detachable heads, which will be circular and in
the form of a sponge, brush or chamois. The invention's main
objective was to solve three (3) problems. To produce a long
handled tub scrubber so one does not have to bend over to clean the
bathtub, is battery operated, and to make the circular movement of
the sponge, brush or chamois clean a surface without hand or hard
scrubbing. The focus is on the bathtub but this product can also be
used on a boat, car sink, shower etc.
Description
[0001] A long or extended handled, battery operated tub scrubber
that turns a circular disk on which a sponge, chamois or brush is
attached. This will turn in a circular motion for cleaning. It also
may be powered by a Micro D.C. Servo Motor.
1 Margaret. Brenda Lies Provisional Application # 60/346,773 U.S.A.
Citizen Date Filed: Jan. 8, 2002 Chesapeake House on the Bay 3558
Shore Drive, #703 Virginia Beach, VA 23455
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The field of endeavor is to use advanced technology to
invent a product that makes cleaning a bathtub an easy job for
everyone, especially senior citizens.
[0003] The invention's main objective was to solve three (3)
problems; to produce a long handled tub scrubber so one does not
have to bend over to clean the bathtub, is battery operated, and
the circular movement of sponge, brush or chamois helps in cleaning
without hand or hard scrubbing.
[0004] The tub scrubber product invention is a battery-operated
scrubber. It has a long handle about 3 feet to 31/2 feet long. It
is made of tubular plastic or combination of plastic and aluminum.
It will be manufactured in individual sizes of about 3 or 31/2 feet
or made to extend from 1 foot to 3 or 31/2 feet.
[0005] The focus is on the bathtub but this product can also be
used on a boat, car, sink shower etc.
[0006] The tub scrubber, with the use of a good cleaning solution
and the circular turning of the sponge, brush or chamois minimizes
the need for manual or hard scrubbing,
[0007] The detachable heads using circular attached sponge etc.
will be packaged separately.
[0008] The head is about 12 inches in circumference, and will turn
by a gear rotated Micro Servo D.C. Motor.
[0009] A possible universal joint with snap on pivotal movement may
be used for leeway to position the head for the circular movement
of the sponge, chamois or brush. The D.C. Servo Micro Motor
placement will be in the head or handle compartment depending on
which is most economical and durable . . .
[0010] The batteries, Nycad or C Cell, will be placed in or on
handle whichever is best for accessibility. Six (6) C cell
batteries will last for approximately 26 hours of use time. The
Nycad battery (rechargeable with recharge) will last for about 1
year with approximately 1 hour of use time before recharging.
[0011] The plastic tubing or plastic and aluminum combination
tubular handle will be about 1 foot, 3 feet and 31/2 feet
individually or from 1 foot to 31/2 feet by extension.
[0012] The exterior of handle will be screen printed on handle or
will use a sticker label.
[0013] Two different types of head attachments may be used. One
where a molded piece of hook fastener would be at the end of the
tub scrubber and the loop fastener would have the laminated sponge,
chamois or brush attached and could attach and detach.
[0014] The other method is the sponge, chamois or brush would be
laminated to a circular plastic mold that either clips or screws to
the handle base.
[0015] The most durable, efficient and cost effective way will
dictate the method.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0016] As has been stated, the objective of the tub scrubber was to
invent and design an attractive product that supplies a utility
solution to a needed product invention.
[0017] This is a much-needed product for the general public but
also with emphasis on seniors and special, challenged individuals.
It is back-breaking to clean a bathtub--this is the proposed
solution.
[0018] To achieve the best product the three main objectives
are:
[0019] 1. The length of the tub scrubber product was designed so
that one does not have to bend over to clean the bathtub.
[0020] 2. The use of a Micro Servo D.C. Motor with gear rotation
that will turn the head with sponge, brush or chamois
attachments.
[0021] The batteries will help with convenience by using either 6 C
Cell batteries or a Nycad re-chargeable battery.
[0022] 3. The detachable heads for different cleaning jobs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS TUB
SCRUB/SCRUBBER
Terminator Tub Scrub is the Intended Trademark Name
[0023] A long or extended handle tub scrubber, battery operated
with detachable sponge, brush or chamois heads.
[0024] 1. Detachable heads, sponge, brush or chamois.
[0025] 2. Universal joint heads pivot to other cleaning
positions
[0026] 3. D.C. Micro Servo Motor
[0027] 4. Batteries--either Nycad rechargeable or 6 C Cell
batteries
[0028] 5. Rubber grip comfort handle
[0029] 6. Nylon cord for hanging to store
[0030] 7. 42 inch (31/2 feet) continuous plastic or aluminum and
plastic combination handle
[0031] 8. The handle is made to extend from 18 inches (11/2 Feet)
to 36 or 42 inches (3 or 31/2 feet.
[0032] 9. Momentary on/off switch
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0033] Material
[0034] The product invention is made of plastic tubing with
possible aluminum plastic combination for some of the handles. This
will vary in length with individual handles or by making a handle
that extends from 1 foot to 3 or 31/2 feet.
[0035] Motor
[0036] Micro Servo D.C. Motor with gear rotation (small motor that
will fit in hand or head of scrubber).
[0037] Head
[0038] A round plastic molded disk about 12 inches in
circumference, possibly using two different methods of attaching
and detaching the different heads.
[0039] 1. Using a molded hook fastener that attaches by clip or
screw to stationery head.
[0040] 2. Laminate or attach the head to a loop fastener, which
would attach or detach from the stationery molded hook disk.
[0041] Handle
[0042] The handle will be of round tubing in plastic or a plastic
and aluminum combination. The lengths will be approximately 1 foot,
3 feet or 31/2 feet individually, or will be a handle made to
extend from 1 foot to 3 or 31/2 feet in length. A rubber grip will
also be on handle to keep it from slipping and a nylon cord may be
attached to the end for hang-up storage.
[0043] Accessories
[0044] Accessories will be packaged separately, probably three to a
package--3 sponges, 3 brushes or 3 chamois. This will be both
durable and convenient.
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