Rub Tub Cleaner

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus suitable for wiping and sterilizing bathtubs and showers is presented. The cleaning apparatus contains a pole, a handle, a lanyard, a cleaning head, and a fastening element. The pole contains a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole. The handle is connected adjacent to the first end. The cleaning head is connected adjacent to the second end, opposite to the handle through the fastening element. The lanyard is connected to the handle, opposite to the second end.

Claims

1. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a pole; a handle; a lanyard; a cleaning head; a fastening element; the pole comprising a first end and a second end; the first end and the second end being terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole; the handle being connected adjacent to the first end; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second end, opposite to the handle through the fastening element; and the lanyard being connected to the handle, opposite to the second end.

2. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; and the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration.

3. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2, comprising: the adjustment element comprising a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a third connecting element; the first connecting element being positioned between the handle and the first segment; the second connecting element being positioned along the first segment, opposite to the first connecting element; and the third connecting element being positioned along the second segment, opposite to the cleaning head, wherein the third connecting element is configured to attach along the first connecting element in a retracted configuration or attach along the second connecting element in an extended configuration.

4. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; and the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head.

5. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 3, comprising: the handle comprising a cap; and the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element.

6. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 4, comprising: the lanyard being connected adjacent to the cap.

7. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: the cleaning head comprising a cleaning insert and a mounting block; the mounting block being connected adjacent to the cleaning insert; and the mounting block being removably attached to the second end through the fastening element.

8. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cleaning head is constructed out of a sea sponge.

9. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastening element is a threaded fastener.

10. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first connecting element, the second connecting element, and the third connecting element are threaded fasteners.

11. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein the mounting element is a threaded fastener.

12. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; and the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head.

13. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the adjustment element comprising a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a third connecting element; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the first connecting element being positioned between the handle and the first segment; the second connecting element being positioned along the first segment, opposite to the first connecting element; the third connecting element being positioned along the second segment, opposite to the cleaning head, wherein the third connecting element is configured to attach along the first connecting element in a retracted configuration or attach along the second connecting element in an extended configuration; and the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head.

14. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the handle comprising a cap; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; and the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element.

15. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the handle comprising a cap; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element; and the lanyard being connected adjacent to the cap.

16. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the cleaning head comprising a cleaning insert and a mounting block; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; the mounting block being connected adjacent to the cleaning insert; and the mounting block being removably attached to the second end through the fastening element.

17. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the handle comprising a cap; the cleaning head comprising a cleaning insert and a mounting block; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; the mounting block being connected adjacent to the cleaning insert; the mounting block being removably attached to the second end through the fastening element; the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element.

18. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first segment, a second segment and an adjustment element; the adjustment element comprising a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a third connecting element; the handle comprising a cap; the cleaning head comprising a cleaning insert and a mounting block; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the first connecting element being positioned between the handle and the first segment; the second connecting element being positioned along the first segment, opposite to the first connecting element; the third connecting element being positioned along the second segment, opposite to the cleaning head, wherein the third connecting element is configured to attach along the first connecting element in a retracted configuration or attach along the second connecting element in an extended configuration; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; the mounting block being connected adjacent to the cleaning insert; the mounting block being removably attached to the second end through the fastening element; the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element.

19. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a pole; a handle; a lanyard; a cleaning head; a fastening element; a dispensing channel the pole comprising a first end and a second end, a first segment, a second segment, and an adjustment element; the handle comprising a cap; the first end and the second end being terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first end; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second end, opposite to the handle through the fastening element; the lanyard being connected to the handle, opposite to the second end; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; and the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element.

20. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a pole; a handle; a lanyard; a cleaning head; a fastening element; a dispensing channel; the pole comprising a first end, a second end, a first segment, a second segment, and an adjustment element; the adjustment element comprising a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a third connecting element; the handle comprising a cap; the first end and the second end being terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole; the handle being connected adjacent to the first end; the first segment being slidably connected to the second segment; the handle being connected adjacent to the first segment, opposite to the second segment; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second segment, opposite to the first segment; the adjustment element being operatively engaged to the first segment and the second segment, wherein the adjustment element is configured to adjust the first segment along the second segment between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration; the cleaning head being connected adjacent to the second end, opposite to the handle through the fastening element; the first connecting element being positioned between the handle and the first segment; the second connecting element being positioned along the first segment, opposite to the first connecting element; the third connecting element being positioned along the second segment, opposite to the cleaning head, wherein the third connecting element is configured to attach along the first connecting element in a retracted configuration or attach along the second connecting element in an extended configuration; the lanyard being connected to the handle, opposite to the second end; the dispensing channel traversing from the handle to the cleaning head; and the cap being connected adjacent to the handle, opposite to the pole through a mounting element.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention that shows the present invention in a retracted configuration.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention that shows the present invention in an extended configuration.

[0008] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0009] FIG. 4 front view of the present invention that shows the present invention in the retracted configuration.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the present invention taken along cutting line A-A in FIG. 4.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a detailed view of a first fastening element used in the present invention taken along circle D in FIG. 5.

[0012] FIG. 7 front view of the present invention that shows the present invention in the extended configuration.

[0013] FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view of the present invention taken along cutting line C-C in FIG. 7.

[0014] FIG. 9 is a detailed view of a first fastening element used in the present invention taken along circle E in FIG. 8.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

[0015] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole.

[0016] The present invention is a cleaning apparatus 1 suitable for wiping and sterilizing bathtubs and showers. In reference to FIGS. 1-5 and 7-8, the cleaning apparatus 1 comprises a pole 11, a handle 12, a lanyard 13, a cleaning head 14, and a fastening element 15. The pole 11 comprises a first end 111 and a second end 112. The first end 111 and the second end 112 are terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole 11. The handle 12 is connected adjacent to the first end 111. The cleaning head 14 is connected adjacent to the second end 112, opposite to the handle 12 through the fastening element 15. The lanyard 13 is connected to the handle 12, opposite to the second end 112. In the preferred embodiment, the pole 11 takes the form of an extension shaft that enables the user to wipe the cleaning head 14 along the bathtub surface in a standing position. In the preferred embodiment, the pole 11 is made out of any suitable material such as but not limited to wood, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the pole 11 is scaled to any size to accommodate any user. In the preferred embodiment, the handle 12 takes the form of a grasping element, enabling the user to securely hold the cleaning apparatus 1. In the preferred embodiment, the handle 12 is made out any suitable material such as, but not limited to rubber, silicone, polymer, or any other suitable material.

[0017] In reference to FIGS. 1-5 and 7-8, the lanyard 13 takes the form of a securement loop that allows the user to secure the cleaning apparatus 1 along their wrist. Additionally, the lanyard 13 serves as a hanging loop that allows the user to hang the cleaning apparatus 1 to any suitable wall hanger implement. In the preferred embodiment, the cleaning head 14 takes the form of any suitable cleaning implement that sufficiently cleans and scrubs the bathtub surface. Additionally, the cleaning head 14 is made out of an absorbent material. This allows the user to soak the cleaning head 14 with cleaning fluid and dispense the cleaning fluid along the bathtub surface. In the preferred embodiment, the cleaning head 14 is constructed out of a sea sponge but can be made out of any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the fastening element 15 takes the form of any suitable fastening element 15 that attaches the cleaning head 14 to the pole 11. In the preferred embodiment, the fastening element 15 is a threaded fastener.

[0018] In reference to FIGS. 5-6 and 8-9, the pole 11 further comprises a first segment 113, a second segment 114 and an adjustment element 115. The first segment 113 is slidably connected to the second segment 114. The handle 12 is connected adjacent to the first segment 113, opposite to the second segment 114. The cleaning head 14 is connected adjacent to the second segment 114, opposite to the first segment 113. The adjustment element 115 is operatively engaged to the first segment 113 and the second segment 114, where the adjustment element 115 is configured to adjust the first segment 113 along the second segment 114 between a retracted configuration or an extended configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the retracted configuration of the cleaning apparatus 1 is suitable for storage and for cleaning areas with limited space. The extended configuration of the cleaning apparatus 1 is suitable for cleaning areas while the user is standing.

[0019] In reference to FIGS. 5-6 and 8-9, the adjustment element 115 comprises a first connecting element 116, a second connecting element 117, and a third connecting element 118. The first connecting element 116 is positioned between the handle 12 and the first segment 113. The second connecting element 117 is positioned along the first segment 113, opposite to the first connecting element 116. The third connecting element 118 is positioned along the second segment 114, opposite to the cleaning head 14, where the third connecting element 118 is configured to attach along the first connecting element 116 in a retracted configuration or attach along the second connecting element 117 in an extended configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the first connecting element 116, the second connecting element 117, and the third connecting element 118 are threaded fasteners.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment, the cleaning apparatus 1 further comprises a dispensing channel 16, as shown in FIGS. 3, 5-6, and 8-9. The dispensing channel 16 traverses from the handle 12 to the cleaning head 14. The dispensing channel 16 allows the user to pour cleaning fluid into the handle 12 such that the cleaning fluid seeps through the pole 11. The seeped fluid is then absorbed by the cleaning head 14 such that the absorbed fluid is dispensed to the bathtub surface the user applies the cleaning head 14 along. In the preferred embodiment, the handle 12 comprises a cap 121. The cap 121 is connected adjacent to the handle 12, opposite to the pole 11 through a mounting element 122. In the preferred embodiment, the mounting element 122 is a threaded fastener. In the preferred embodiment, the cap 121 serves as a covering element that plugs the dispensing channel 16 along the handle 12. In the preferred embodiment, the lanyard 13 is connected adjacent to the cap 121.

[0021] In reference to FIGS. 1-5 and 7-8, the cleaning head 14 comprises a cleaning insert 141 and a mounting block 142. The mounting block 142 is connected adjacent to the cleaning insert 141. The mounting block 142 is removably attached to the second end 112 through the fastening element 15. In the preferred embodiment, the cleaning insert 141 serves as the cleaning implement of the cleaning head 14. The mounting block 142 serves as a connection implement that attaches the cleaning insert 141 to the pole 11. More specifically, the mounting block 142 takes the form of a cleaning head 14 coupler that securely attaches the cleaning insert 141 to the pole 11.

[0022] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.