Abstract
A container that houses a brush submerged in water or any other non toxic cleaning liquid. A brush inside this container will help facilitate the cleaning of any small object with a hard to reach gap or intricate cavity. A top cover that provides additional accessories needed to make it an all in one shaving and grooming experience. In our present application, it would be the gap between the blades on a disposable or a double edge safety razor.
Claims
1. A cleaning container cover apparatus that functions as a drying tray comprising: a mirror recessed on a cover exterior side and surrounded by a raised silicone strip preventing the mirror from being scratched; a first compartment built into an interior side of the cover, wherein a shaving soap is positioned within the first compartment; a second compartment, independent from the first compartment, build into the interior side of the cover, wherein after shave towelettes are positioned within the second compartment; a lid cover positioned on the interior side of the cover to cover the first and second compartments, wherein a blade sharpening tool is attached to the lid cover; and a light source integrated into the cleaning cover apparatus.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cleaning container.
(2) FIG. 2 is a top view of the cleaning receptacle showing both cavities and the cleaning brush.
(3) FIG. 3 is a side view of the cleaning container showing the outside wall design pattern.
(4) FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cleaning container containing grooming and dental accessories.
(5) FIG. 6 is a top view of the shaving, grooming, and dental accessories
(6) FIG. 7 is a side view of the snap on brush with the bristles facing up.
(7) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cleaning receptacle lid showing a mirror, a light with a switch, and an anti-slip silicone strip.
(8) FIG. 9 is a side view of the lid used as a drying tray treated with an anti-slip silicone strip.
(9) FIG. 10 is a top view of the cleaning receptacle lid showing a mirror, a courtesy light with a switch, and an anti-slip silicone based strip.
(10) FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the cleaning receptacle lid showing the soap and after shave holding apparatus with its protective cover.
(11) FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the soap and after shave container apparatus with its cover, and the blade sharpening strop.
(12) FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the soap and after shave container apparatus without its cover.
(13) FIG. 14 is a top view of the strop, showing the sharpening material in center with its two attaching ends.
(14) FIG. 15 (NEW) is a shaded cross section of both the all purpose cleaning container, and its cover sitting inside out to reveal the soap and after shave towelettes compartments.
(15) FIG. 16 is a cutaway view of the cleaning receptacle showing the snap fit connections.
(16) FIG. 17 is an orthographic view of the cleaning container with its built in brush.
(17) FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the product.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(18) Referring now to the invention in more details, in FIG. 1, there is shown a main container 1 of about 60 mm or larger width in outside dimension, and about 100 mm or longer in length, or divided into two cavities adjacent to each other as in 2 illustrated in FIG. 2 of about 20 mm or more in depth and is large enough to house a cleaning element such as a brush FIG. 7.
(19) Still referring to the cavities, in this container FIG. 1, we can observe a single or dual cavities 2 depending on the selected model as presented in FIG. 2. In further examination of the cavities, we notice that they are connected through an opening 21 as seen in FIG. 17 located at the bottom of the dividing wall, allowing the user to fill this said cleaning container at once from either cavity. We can also notice some built-in extrusions 4 in the shape of snap fit joint designs FIG. 16, allowing the brush 3 represented in FIG. 7, to snap into place for final assembly FIG. 18. Other design variations of this cleaning receptacle will show a built-in brush 6 FIG. 17, would not require any fittings of any kind as it is directly built into one of this container's compartments. The two main cavities functionality of this all purpose cleaning container can be used to store small dental and grooming accessories needed on a daily or occasional basis FIG. 5, and FIG. 6.
(20) Looking now at the external physical attributes of this container in FIG. 3, we notice that this container's exterior side can be treated with a smooth or textured surface or even some 3D ornamental design reliefs 6 for an added design perception value. The bottom face can be treated with a non-slip texture or material on the external side of this all purpose cleaning container for added stability
(21) Referring now to the brush 3 in FIG. 7, which is about 70 mm long, and about 40 mm or wider that is made of a group of fine bristles 5 of about 10 mm in length set in an array of rows covering the base of the brush. These are fine bristles, facing the surface of the water, and just below the latter to make direct contact with the razor blades, but are hard enough not to collapse when brushing away the gunk stuck between the blades. The surface of the brush FIG. 2 making contact with the razor blades is wide enough to provide ample room for the user to scrub the razor head from one end to the other without hitting the container's walls.
(22) Referring now to the container lid FIG. 10 which functions as 10 a drying tray FIG. 9 accessory combining 11 a mirror FIG. 10, 12 a sharpening tool FIG. 11, 13 a soap holder FIG. 13, 14 aftershave cream or towelettes compartment FIG. 13, a shaving soap container cover 15 FIG. 12, and finally a light fixture 16, activated by a switch 17 FIG. 10. This container lid FIG. 8 is designed to embody all of the above features in accordance with the present invention of improving the shaving process.
(23) When the shaving process is completed, the said all purpose cleaning receptacle can be rinsed, and turned over to sit on top of the interior side of the lid 10 which functions as a drying tray FIG. 9 to allow any remaining moisture to drip from the cleaning receptacle onto the tray.
(24) The drying tray functionality of the interior side of said lid 10 FIG. 11 extends into two structural apparatus compartments adjacent to each other 19 FIG. 13 that function as a storage for a travel size shaving soap, and after shave towelettes FIG. 13. The compartments lid cover 15 FIG. 12 of this structural apparatus forms a sitting base that allows the strop 12 FIG. 14 to lay flat, and wraps around the hook like ends 22 FIG. 13 of the structural storage compartments apparatus 19 FIG. 13 to remain stretched when stropping the razor blade against it.
(25) The exterior face of the all purpose container lid houses a mirror FIG. 10 that is recessed from the surface to prevent it from being scratched. A thin or wide strip 18 made of silicone is molded as an added protective trim that is offset at about 10 mm or more from the perimeter of the lid. A small battery operated light 16 FIG. 10 is integrated into the lid to offer added brightness under poor lit environments. This light is activated through a discrete switch 17 as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 10 and integrated into the lid 10.
(26) A strop 12 FIG. 14 is located on top of the shaving soap compartment apparatus 19 FIG. 12 and is supported by the shaving soap compartment cover 15 FIG. 12 and FIG. 15 (NEW) to offer an even level sharpening of the blades. The said strop 12 FIG. 14 is affixed to the soap compartment apparatus FIG. 12 by means of stretching one end of the strop's hook or opening 20 FIG. 14 to the hook like ends 22 of the shaving soap, and towelettes compartment apparatus 19 structural apparatus FIG. 13.
(27) Finally, a razor holder that is built into the cleaning receptacle 21 FIG. 4 (NEW) allowing to hold the razor in place so it can dry once the shaving process is completed.
(28) The advantages of this present idea include, without limitation, that it is small enough to sit on a 275 bathroom counter-top sink or the rim of a bathtub.
(29) In broad embodiment, the present invention is a container having a brush inside designed to clear the 276 grime lodged between the blades on a disposable razor.
(30) While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.
