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. An all purpose cleaning container apparatus comprising of one or more cavities or one main cavity separated by one or more built-in, sliding or snap-on partition walls or dividers wherein the cavity(ies) having a brush placed inside for the purpose of cleaning the blades on a manual razor or any submersible small objects with intricate three dimensional reliefs. (a) The cavity(ies) according to claim 1 can be used to store a mini razor, as well as dental and grooming accessories or be used to maintain or extend a razor's life by soaking the razor head in said cavity (ies) with soapy water until the next shave. (b) A brush according to claim 1 is available as a snap on or as a built-in component in the main cavity or one of the cavities of this all purpose cleaning receptacle. (c) A container according to claim 1 with a bottom treated with a silicone finish material or a rubber mat applied to said bottom. (d) A razor holder according to claim 1 that is built into the receptacle or attached to the side of the cleaning receptacle.
2. A cleaning container cover apparatus that functions as a drying tray, and comprises of a mirror recessed on the cover exterior side surrounded with a raised silicone strip preventing the mirror from being scratched, and having a shaving soap and an after shave towelettes stored in two independent compartments built into the inner side cover topped with a lid cover that is used to attach a blade sharpening tool to it, wherein a battery operated light source is integrated into the exterior face of this cover apparatus.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cleaning container.
[0019] FIG. 1.a is a top view of the cleaning receptacle showing both cavities and the cleaning brush.
[0020] FIG. 1.b is a side view of the cleaning container showing the outside wall design pattern and anti-slip bottom material.
[0021] FIG. 1.c is a perspective view of the bottom face treated with an anti-slip mat.
[0022] FIG. 1.d is a perspective view of the bottom face of the cleaning receptacle showing two anti-slip silicone based strips.
[0023] FIG. 1.e is a perspective of the bottom face design variation showing two anti-slip mats, and a built in razor holder.
[0024] FIG. 1.f is a perspective view of the cleaning container integrating grooming and dental accessories.
[0025] FIG. 1.g is a top view of the shaving, grooming, and dental accessories
[0026] FIG. 2 is a side view of the snap on brush with the bristles facing up.
[0027] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cleaning receptacle lid showing a mirror, a light with a switch, and an anti-slip silicone strip.
[0028] FIG. 3.a is a side view of the lid used as a drying tray treated with an anti-slip silicone strip.
[0029] FIG. 3.b 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.
[0030] FIG. 3.c is a bottom view of the cleaning receptacle lid showing the soap and after shave holding apparatus with its protective cover.
[0031] FIG. 3.d is a perspective view of the soap and after shave container apparatus with its cover, and the blade sharpening strop.
[0032] FIG. 3.e is a perspective view of the soap and after shave container apparatus without its cover.
[0033] FIG. 3.f is a top view of the strop, showing the sharpening material in center with its two attaching ends.
[0034] FIG. 4 is a cutaway view of the cleaning receptacle showing the snap fit connections.
[0035] FIG. 5 is an orthographic view of the cleaning container with its built in brush.
[0036] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exploded view of the product.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0037] Referring now to the invention in more details, in FIG. 1, there is shown a 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 2 illustrated in FIG. 1.a of about 20 mm or more in depth and is large enough to house a cleaning element such as a brush FIG. 2.
[0038] 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. 1.a. In further examination of the cavities, we notice that they are connected through an opening 3 as seen in FIG. 5 and 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. 1.a, allowing the brush 5.a represented in FIG. 2, to snap into place for final assembly FIG. 4. Other design variations of this cleaning receptacle will show a built-in brush 5.b FIG. 5, would not require any fittings of any kind as it is directly built into one of this container's compartments. The cavities functionality of this cleaning container can be extended to store small dental and grooming accessories needed on a daily or occasional basis FIG. 1.f, and FIG. 1.g.
[0039] Looking now at the external physical attributes of this container in FIG. 1.b, 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 is treated with an anti-slip base 7 made of some silicone material or 8 a rubber mat FIG. 1.c., or a silicone strip 9 as in FIG. 1.d to prevent it from moving when scrubbing the razor's head against the brush's bristles. Another design variation of this container as shown in FIG. 1.e shows a split rubber mat that accomplished the same task.
[0040] Referring now to the brush 5.a in FIG. 2, which is about 70 mm long, and about 40 mm or wider that is made of a group of fine bristles 5.a.1 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 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. 1.a 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.
[0041] Referring now to the container lid FIG. 3 which functions as 10 a drying tray FIG. 3.a accessory combining 11 a mirror FIG. 3.b, 12 a sharpening tool FIG. 3.c, 13 a soap holder FIG. 3.d, 14 aftershave cream or towelettes compartment FIG. 3.d, 15 a shaving soap container cover FIG. 3.e, and finally 16 a light fixture, activated by a switch 17 FIG. 3.b. This container lid FIG. 3 is designed to embody all of the above features in accordance with the present invention of improving the shaving process.
[0042] When the shaving process is completed, the said cleaning receptacle can be rinsed, and turned over to sit on top of the inner side of the lid which functions as a drying tray FIG. 3.a to allow any remaining moisture to drip from the cleaning receptacle onto the tray. The drying tray functionality of the inner side of the said lid FIG. 3 extends into the integration of a structural apparatus 19 FIG. 3.c that includes a storage for a travel size shaving soap, and after shave towelettes FIG. 3.d. The lid FIG. 3.e of this structural apparatus forms a sitting base that allows the strop FIG. 4 to lay flat, and remain stretched when stropping the razor blade against it.
[0043] The outer face of the lid houses a mirror FIG. 3.b 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. 3.b 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. 3 or FIG. 3.b and integrated into the lid.
[0044] A strop FIG. 3.f is mounted on top of the shaving soap container apparatus 19 FIG. 3.d and is supported by the shaving soap cover 13 FIG. 3.d to allow even sharpening of the blades. The said strop FIG. 3.f is attached to the soap apparatus FIG. 3.d by means of stretching one end of the strop's hook or opening 20 to the end of the shaving soap structure apparatus 19 structural apparatus FIG. 3.e.
[0045] Finally, a razor holder that is either built into the cleaning receptacle 21 or offered as a separate add-on allowing to hold the razor in place so it can dry once the shaving process is completed.
[0046] The advantages of this present idea include, without limitation, that it is small enough to sit on a bathroom counter-top sink or the rim of a bathtub.
[0047] In broad embodiment, the present invention is a container having a brush inside designed to clear the grime lodged between the blades on a disposable razor.
[0048] 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.
