Grout cleaning device

Abstract

A grout cleaning device is disclosed herein. The device comprises a cover, a connector configured on an operative top surface of the for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser thereon. There is also an adaptor attachable to the connector for being in fluid communication with the pressurized water dispenser. The adaptor is configured for directing a jet of water from the pressurized water dispenser on a grout slit requiring cleaning. Additionally, there is a suction attachment disposed within an interior space defined by the cover for sucking a slurry of dirt and water resulting from the cleaning of the grout slit.

Claims

1. A grout cleaning device comprising: a. a cover; b. a connector configured on an operative top surface of said cover for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser thereon; and c. an adaptor attachable to said connector for being in fluid communication with said pressurized water dispenser, said adaptor configured for directing a jet of water from said pressurized water dispenser on a grout slit requiring cleaning.

2. The grout cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein said cover has a substantially rectangular shape.

3. The grout cleaning device according to claim 1, further comprising a suction attachment disposed within an interior space defined by said cover.

4. The grout cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein said cover comprises an aperture.

5. The grout cleaning device according to claim 4, wherein said aperture facilitates an entry of a suction conduit within said cover to connect with said suction attachment.

6. The grout cleaning device according to claim 5, wherein said suction conduit connected to said suction attachment is for a dry vacuum or a wet vacuum.

7. The grout cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein said connector is a substantially L-shaped protrusion.

8. The grout cleaning device according to claim 7, wherein said cover has a substantially rectangular shape.

9. The grout cleaning device according to claim 7, wherein said cover comprises an aperture.

10. The grout cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein a hose is connected to said pressurized water dispenser.

11. A grout cleaning device comprising: a. a cover; b. a connector configured on an operative top surface of said cover for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser thereon; c. an adaptor attachable to said connector for being in fluid communication with said pressurized water dispenser, said adaptor configured for directing a jet of water from said pressurized water dispenser on a grout slit requiring cleaning; and d. a suction attachment disposed within an interior space defined by said cover for sucking a slurry of dirt and water resulting from the cleaning of said grout slit.

12. The grout cleaning device according to claim 11, wherein said aperture facilitates an entry of a suction conduit within said cover to connect with said suction attachment.

13. A grout cleaning device comprising: a. a cover; b. a connector configured on an operative top surface of said cover for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser thereon; c. an adaptor attachable to said connector for being in fluid communication with said pressurized water dispenser, said adaptor configured for directing a jet of water from said pressurized water dispenser on a grout slit requiring cleaning; d. a suction attachment disposed within an interior space defined by said cover for sucking a slurry of dirt and water resulting from the cleaning of said grout slit; e. wherein said cover has a substantially rectangular shape; f. wherein said cover comprises an aperture; g. wherein said aperture facilitates an entry of a suction conduit within said cover to connect with said suction attachment; and h. wherein said connector is a substantially L-shaped protrusion.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a grout cleaning device 10, in accordance with an embodiment of present invention, wherein grout cleaning device 10 comprises a cover 12, a connector 14 configured on an operative top surface of cover 12 for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser 16 thereon, and an adaptor 18 attachable to connector 14 for being in fluid communication with pressurized water dispenser 16.

(3) FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of grout cleaning device 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 3 shows a grout cleaning device 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of grout cleaning device 10, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

(6) Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 4, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10, it can be observed that a grout cleaning device 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, comprises a cover 12, a connector 14 configured on an operative top surface of cover 12 for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser 16 thereon, and an adaptor 18 attachable to connector 14 for being in fluid communication with pressurized water dispenser 16.

(7) Grout cleaning device 10 comprises cover 12. Cover 12 is a box like structure, which is open at one end, on the operative bottom end, to interface with the surface requiring cleaning. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, cover 12 has a rectangular shape. However, the shape of cover 12 is not restricted to being rectangular and cover 12 can have a cross-section of any shape and size, depending on application requirements.

(8) Grout cleaning device 10 comprises connector 14. Connector 14 is configured on an operative top surface of cover 12 for facilitating secure connection of a pressurized water dispenser 16 thereon. Connector 14 is a protrusion extending from operative top surface of cover 12. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, connector 14 is a substantially L-shaped configuration. Pressurized water dispenser 16 can be any conventional pressurized water dispenser 16 connected to a water source such as a nearby faucet via a hose.

(9) Grout cleaning device 10 further comprises adaptor 18. Adaptor 18 is a component that is in fluid communication with connector 14. More specifically, connector 14 has a hollow configuration that allows water from pressurized water dispenser 16 to flow therethrough. Adaptor 18 receives the pressurized water jet from pressurized water dispenser 16 via connector 14 and directs the water jet to the slits between tiles or any other desired location, where the removal of dirt deposited on the grout is desired.

(10) Grout cleaning device 10 further comprises a suction attachment 20 disposed within an interior space defined by cover 12. Suction attachment 20 is a conventional suction attachment used in and connected to conventional wet and dry vacuum machines. Suction attachment 20 is selected to have a size that can easily be accommodated within interior space defined by cover 12.

(11) An aperture 22 is configured on cover 12. Aperture 22 facilitates an entry of a suction conduit 24 inside cover 12 to connect with suction attachment 18. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, conduit 24 is a flexible conduit or hose.

(12) Another embodiment of grout cleaning device 10 is illustrated in FIG. 4. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 is similar to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1, with the only difference being that the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 does not include vacuum or suction means. The slurry of water and dirt resulting from cleaning of the grout is cleaned manually subsequent to the use of grout cleaning device 10.

(13) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.