Portable Sanitizing Cleaning Device and Method of Use

Abstract

An apparatus and method for use for portably cleaning and sanitizing a surface, such as a toilet seat using a flushable product.

Claims

1. An improved surface cleaning device comprising; a body; said body further comprising; being biodegradable, semi-rigid, and of semi-tubular geometry a front head attachment; said front head attachment further comprising; being biodegradable, and semi-rigid and a front head; said front head further comprising; being biodegradable, semi-rigid, and impregnated with one or more of the following: non-abrasive, non-caustic, antibacterial or antiseptic chemicals, wherein said front head attachment is mechanically attached to said body and said front head attachment is mechanically attached to said front head.

2. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said body, said front head attachment, and said front head are comprised of one single unit.

3. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is fan shaped.

4. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is ball/wad shaped.

5. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is a sponge.

6. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is multiple strips.

7. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said body, said front head attachment, and said front head are comprised of one single unit are encapsulated in a wrapper unit.

8. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 7 further comprising; said body is encapsulated in a back-housing unit.

9. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 7 further comprising; said front head is encapsulated in a front housing unit.

10. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is detachable from said front head attachment.

11. An improved surface cleaning device comprising; a body; said body further comprising; being biodegradable and semi-rigid a front head attachment; said front head attachment further comprising; being biodegradable, and semi-rigid and a front head; said front head further comprising; being biodegradable, semi-rigid, and impregnated with one or more of the following: non-abrasive, non-caustic, antibacterial or antiseptic chemicals, wherein said front head attachment is mechanically attached to said body and said front head attachment is mechanically attached to said front head.

12. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said body, said front head attachment, and said front head are comprised of one single unit.

13. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is fan shaped.

14. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is ball/wad shaped.

15. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is a sponge.

16. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is multiple strips.

17. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said body, said front head attachment, and said front head are comprised of one single unit are encapsulated in a wrapper unit.

18. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 7 further comprising; said body is encapsulated in a back-housing unit.

19. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 7 further comprising; said front head is encapsulated in a front housing unit.

20. The improved surface cleaning device of claim 1 further comprising; said front head is detachable from said front head attachment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions to be taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings describing specific embodiments of the disclosure, wherein:

[0043] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view.

[0044] FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view in a wrapper.

[0045] FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with attached front head.

[0046] FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with the front head detached.

[0047] FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with the front head detached in a wrapper.

[0048] FIG. 6 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with an alternate front head.

[0049] FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with an alternate front head.

[0050] FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with an alternate front head.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] One or more illustrative embodiments incorporating the invention disclosed herein are presented below. Applicant has created a revolutionary system and method for use of portably cleaning and sanitizing a surface, such as a toilet seat, using a flushable product.

[0052] In the following description, certain details are set forth such as specific quantities, sizes, etc. to provide a thorough understanding of the present embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be evident to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present disclosure may be practiced without such specific details. In many cases, details concerning such considerations and the like have been omitted inasmuch as such details are not necessary to obtain a complete understanding of the present disclosure and are within the skills of persons of ordinary skill in the relevant art.

[0053] Referring to the drawings in general, it will be understood that the illustrations are for the purpose of describing embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to be limiting thereto. Drawings are not necessarily to scale and arrangements of specific units in the drawings can vary.

[0054] While most of the terms used herein will be recognizable to those of ordinary skill in the art, it should be understood, however, that when not explicitly defined, terms should be interpreted as adopting a meaning presently accepted by those of ordinary skill in the art. In cases where the construction of a term would render it meaningless, or essentially meaningless, the definition should be taken from Webster's Dictionary 2016. Definitions and/or interpretations should not be incorporated from other patent applications, patents, or publications, related or not, unless specifically stated in this specification, or if the incorporation is necessary for maintaining validity. As utilized herein, the following terms have the following definitions.

[0055] As defined herein, “non-abrasive” and/or “non-caustic chemicals” will include, but are not limited to, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, and/or ethanol in conjunction with a detergent or alone. All chemicals will be environmentally safe and nontoxic to skin.

[0056] As defined herein, “antibacterial and/or antiseptic chemicals” will include, but are not limited to, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, and/or ethanol in conjunction with a detergent or alone. All chemicals will be environmentally safe and nontoxic to skin.

[0057] Certain terms are used in the following description and claims to refer to system components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to a component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components that differ in name, but not function. The drawing figures are not necessarily to scale. Certain features of the invention may be shown exaggerated in scale or in somewhat schematic form, and some details of conventional elements may not be shown, all in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

[0058] Although several preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail herein, the invention is not limited hereto. It will be appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art that various modifications can be made without materially departing from the novel and advantageous teachings of the invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed herein are by way of example. It is to be understood that the scope of the invention is not to be limited thereby.

[0059] In general, the apparatus, systems and methods of the present disclosure are distinguished from and advantageous over other systems and methods for use of portably cleaning and sanitizing a surface, such as a toilet seat using a flushable product.

[0060] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view. As illustrated, in several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be portable. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals.

[0061] In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100 is designed have a body 10 and holding grips 15. In several embodiments, body 10 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, body 10 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, body 10 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, body 10 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, body 10 is designed to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, body 10 is designed to be semi-tubular in shape. In several embodiments, body 10 is hollow.

[0062] In several embodiments, body 10 has a front head attachment 30. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 is designed to be conical in shape, although other geometric shapes can be used. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 is hollow. In several embodiments, front head attachment 30 attaches front head 25 to body 10.

[0063] In several embodiments, front head 25 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, front head 25 can be comprised of several pieces of material. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be fan-shaped, although other geometric shapes can be used. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, front head 25 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals. In several embodiments, front head 25 is comprised of several fronds, or feathers 35 which attach to the front head attachment 30.

[0064] In several embodiments, the surface cleaning device 100 can be used to clean and disinfect surfaces, such as but not limited to, toilet seats, car seats, counters, shopping carts, handrails, door handles, or other surfaces that may need cleaning and disinfecting prior to use.

[0065] FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in aside view in a wrapper. As shown, components of FIG. 1 are shown in a complete wrapped unit 1000. As illustrated, in some embodiments, wrapped unit 1000 has two housing units 40 and 20. Front housing unit 40 is designed to separate the chemically impregnated front head 25 from the body 10 which is housed in the back unit 20. Back unit 20 is preferably a dry housing. Both back unit 20 and front unit 40 can be opened by ripping seal 21.

[0066] FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with attached front head 135. As illustrated, in several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 can be comprised of two solid pieces of material. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to be portable. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals.

[0067] In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 200 is designed have a body 110. In several embodiments, body 110 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be semi-tubular in shape. In several embodiments, body 110 is hollow.

[0068] In several embodiments, body 110 has a front head attachment 130. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 is designed to be conical in shape, although other geometric shapes can be used. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 is hollow. In several embodiments, front head attachment 130 attaches front head 135 to body 110 via attachment interface 132.

[0069] In several embodiments, front head 135 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, front head 135 can be comprised of several pieces of material. In several embodiments, front head 135 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, front head 135 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, front bead 135 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, front head 135 is designed to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, front head 135 is designed to be fan-shaped, although other geometric shapes can be used. In several embodiments, front head 135 is designed to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, front head 135 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals. In several embodiments, front head 135 is comprised of several fronds, or feathers 136 which attach to the front head attachment 130 via attachment interface 132. In several embodiments of the present invention, attachment interface 132 can pivot about front head attachment 130.

[0070] FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with attached front head 135 detached from front head attachment 130.

[0071] FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with the front head 135 detached in a wrapper. As shown, components of FIG. 5 are shown in a complete wrapped unit 2000. As illustrated, in some embodiments, wrapped unit 2000 has two housing units 240 and 220. Front housing unit 240 is designed to separate the chemically impregnated front head 135 from the body 110 which is housed in the back unit 220. Back unit 220 is preferably a dry housing. Both back unit 220 and front unit 240 can be opened by ripping seal 221.

[0072] FIG. 6 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with an alternate front head 140. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 300 is designed have a body 110. In several embodiments, body 110 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be semi-tubular in shape. In several embodiments, body 110 is hollow.

[0073] In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 can be comprised of a sponge type of material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 is impregnated with to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals. In several embodiments, alternate front head 140 attaches to the front head attachment 30.

[0074] FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with an alternate front head 145. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 400 is designed have a body 110. In several embodiments, body 110 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be semi-tubular in shape. In several embodiments, body 110 is hollow.

[0075] In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 can be comprised of multiple strips 146 of material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 and multiple strips 146 are designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 is designed to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals. In several embodiments, alternate front head 145 attaches to the front head attachment 30.

[0076] FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in a side view with an alternate front head 150. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 500 is designed have a body 110. In several embodiments, body 110 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, body 110 is designed to be semi-tubular in shape. In several embodiments, body 110 is hollow.

[0077] In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 can be comprised of one solid piece of material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 can be comprised of a ball/wad type of material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 is designed to be biodegradable. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 is designed to be flushable down a toilet. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 is, designed to be comprised of a solid semirigid paper material. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 is designed to be to have one use before being disposed. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 is designed to be impregnated with non-abrasive or non-caustic chemicals. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 is designed to be impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals. In several embodiments, alternate front head 150 attaches to the front head attachment 30.

[0078] In several embodiments, a user can take one of the surface cleaning devices 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500, which has front head 25, 135, 140, 145, or 150 which is impregnated with antibacterial and antiseptic chemicals, and can swipe the surface which is desired to be cleaned with front head 25, 135, 140, 145, or 150. After cleaning the surface, surface cleaning device 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500 can be thrown away in a trash receptacle, or thrown into a toilet bowl to be flushed, as surface cleaning device 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500 is, in many embodiments, biodegradable and/or water soluble. In several embodiments, surface cleaning device 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500 is compact, and can fit in a purse, bag, or clutch. In several embodiments, wrapper 1000 or 2000 is moisture proof.

[0079] While preferred embodiments have been shown, and described, modifications thereof can be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or teaching herein. The embodiments described herein are exemplary only and are not limiting. Many variations and modifications of the system and apparatus are possible and will become apparent to those skilled in the art once the above disclosure is fully appreciated. For example, the relative dimensions of various parts, the materials from which the various parts are made, and other parameters can be varied.