WO2001045533A3 - Cleaning device and method of use - Google Patents

Cleaning device and method of use Download PDF

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WO2001045533A3
WO2001045533A3 PCT/US2000/035034 US0035034W WO0145533A3 WO 2001045533 A3 WO2001045533 A3 WO 2001045533A3 US 0035034 W US0035034 W US 0035034W WO 0145533 A3 WO0145533 A3 WO 0145533A3
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reservoir
cleaning
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flow
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John Francois Brumlik
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John Francois Brumlik
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Priority to EP00988294A priority Critical patent/EP1241961A2/en
Priority to AU24517/01A priority patent/AU2451701A/en
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Publication of WO2001045533A3 publication Critical patent/WO2001045533A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K11/00—Closets without flushing; Urinals without flushing; Chamber pots; Chairs with toilet conveniences or specially adapted for use with toilets
    • A47K11/10—Hand tools for cleaning the toilet bowl, seat or cover, e.g. toilet brushes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs

Abstract

A cleaning device for cleaning toilets, bathroom fixtures, and other surfaces. The device encloses a reservoir (124) contained in a hollow handle (122) for storing a cleaning solution, with a cap (116) connected to one end of the handle and a base (118) connected to the other end of the handle. A brush (120), sponge or other scrubber or cleaning surface is preferably attached to the base. A manually operated flow control mechanism opens a valve which seals (136) at least one exit (134) or dispensing orifice at or near the base of the reservoir, and thereby allows volume of cleaning solution to be dispensed at a reasonably fast, controlled rate of flow. In one embodiment, manually operated vacuum pressure release orifices are located at the opposite end of the reservoir from the exit orifice and are normally closed, but may be opened to minimize or eliminate any vacuum (subatmospheric pressure) in the reservoir, thereby aiding the flow of liquid from the reservoir through the exit orifice.
PCT/US2000/035034 1999-12-20 2000-12-20 Cleaning device and method of use WO2001045533A2 (en)

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EP00988294A EP1241961A2 (en) 1999-12-20 2000-12-20 Cleaning device and method of use
AU24517/01A AU2451701A (en) 1999-12-20 2000-12-20 Cleaning device and method of use

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US17262099P 1999-12-20 1999-12-20
US60/172,620 1999-12-20

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GB2412301A (en) 2004-03-23 2005-09-28 Reckitt Benckiser Inc Cleaning device
US7273326B2 (en) 2004-08-04 2007-09-25 Jones Garon G Fluid container with integral brush
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US3756729A (en) * 1972-06-26 1973-09-04 W Tufts Dispensing applicator
US4128349A (en) * 1976-07-19 1978-12-05 Luigi Del Bon Fountain brush
DE4005419A1 (en) * 1990-02-21 1991-08-22 Martin Schatta Suction dosing brush with attachable container - has push=on brush body with bore holes and suction pipette
FR2694743A1 (en) * 1992-08-11 1994-02-18 Schultz Jon Kare Dispensing vessel for liquids or pastes - has air chamber located in window of rigid reservoir with internal valve and flexible outer wall including hole which is covered as wall is depressed

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US1099209A (en) 1913-12-15 1914-06-09 Samuel Segal Fountain-brush.
US2509568A (en) 1945-02-20 1950-05-30 Lachapelle Rolland Valve operating means for waxing and like devices
US2726417A (en) 1951-10-01 1955-12-13 Earl C Rowser Fountain brush
US2920333A (en) 1954-05-21 1960-01-12 Frank W Montague Fountain brush
US3837751A (en) 1973-02-26 1974-09-24 J Ross Fountain brush
DE3700113A1 (en) 1987-01-03 1988-07-14 Rothweiler Gmbh & Co Kg Geb HAND BRUSHES
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US5211494A (en) 1991-06-04 1993-05-18 Etienette Baijnath Bath brush-backscratcher for cleansing and stimulating one's skin

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR929420A (en) * 1946-06-14 1947-12-26 Toothbrush, with reservoir
US3756729A (en) * 1972-06-26 1973-09-04 W Tufts Dispensing applicator
US4128349A (en) * 1976-07-19 1978-12-05 Luigi Del Bon Fountain brush
DE4005419A1 (en) * 1990-02-21 1991-08-22 Martin Schatta Suction dosing brush with attachable container - has push=on brush body with bore holes and suction pipette
FR2694743A1 (en) * 1992-08-11 1994-02-18 Schultz Jon Kare Dispensing vessel for liquids or pastes - has air chamber located in window of rigid reservoir with internal valve and flexible outer wall including hole which is covered as wall is depressed

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