TOILET PLUNGER CLEANING RECEPTACLE

• US 20110253180A1
• Filed: 06/29/2011
• Published: 10/20/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Danita C. Davidson
• Original Assignee: Danita C. Davidson
• Inventors: DAVIDSON, DANITA C.
• Application Number:
  US13/172,651
• Publication Number:
  US 20110253180A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 134/135
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 17/06 Devices for cleaning brushes after use
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 2200/304 Lavatory brush, i.e. brushes for cleaning toilets
• CPC Class Codes: A47K 17/00 Other equipment , e.g. separate apparatus for deodorising, disinfecting or cleaning devices without flushing for toilet bowls, seats or covers; Holders for toilet brushesportable urinating aids A61F5/4556; devices for receiving spittle A61J19/00 ; disinfecting apparatus for medical, surgical or hygienic purposes A61L; cleaning devices with flushing for toilet bowls, seats or covers E03D9/00; for emptying or cleaning chamber-pots, bed pans, bed urinals or the like E03D11/025
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 1/00 Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto B08B9/00
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 3/04 Cleaning involving contact with liquid

Abstract

The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle includes a main receptacle tank for receiving a toilet plunger and a volume of sanitizing solution. The bell of the plunger is positioned between a lower brush and an upper brush so that rotation of the plunger handle abrades both the interior and exterior surfaces of the bell against the upper and lower brushes. The tank of the receptacle further receives and holds a sanitizing solution to disinfect the toilet plunger. A pair of upper access doors may be provided for allowing the user access to the interior of the tank. A drainage hole is formed through a lower surface of the tank, allowing for the drainage of used sanitizing solution.

Claims

1. A toilet plunger cleaning receptacle, comprising:

a tank having a bottom wall, the bottom wall having a lower inner surface and an outer surface;

a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall and a front wall extending from the lower inner surface to define an open upper end;

a first door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the first door having an opening defined therein configured to receive a plunger handle;

a lower brush disposed within the tank, the lower brush being attached to the lower inner surface;

an upper brush disposed within the tank, the upper brush being attached to one of the pair of sidewalls;

a drainage faucet mounted on the tank; and

a plurality of C-shaped support members pivotally attached to the tank adjacent the bottom wall.

2. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said drainage faucet is mounted in said front wall adjacent the lower inner surface.

3. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including:

a second door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the second door having an opening formed therethrough configured to receive the handle of a toilet brush; and

a handle attached to the second door.

4. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including an inlet formed in one of said sidewalls, the inlet being adapted to receive a sanitizing solution for filling said tank.

5. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including a respective handle member attached to each of said pair of sidewalls.

6. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a concave surface formed thereon adapted to rest upon an upper surface of a standard-size toilet seat.

7. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a first end and a second end, each of the second ends being adapted to engage an inner rim of a standard-size toilet seat.

8. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including a handle attached to said first door.

9. A toilet plunger cleaning receptacle, comprising:

a tank having a bottom wall, the bottom wall having a lower inner surface and an outer surface;

a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall, and a front wall extending from the lower inner surface to define an open upper end;

a first door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the first door having a handle, the first door having an opening defined therein configured to receive a plunger handle;

a lower brush disposed within the tank, the lower brush being attached to the lower inner surface;

an upper brush disposed within the tank, the upper brush being attached to one of the pair of sidewalls;

a drainage faucet mounted on the front wall of the tank adjacent the lower inner surface; and

a plurality of C-shaped support members pivotally attached to the tank adjacent the bottom wall.

10. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, further including:

a second door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the second door having an opening formed therethrough configured to receive the handle of a toilet brush; and

a handle attached to the second door.

11. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, further including an inlet formed in one of said sidewalls, the inlet being adapted to receive a sanitizing solution for filling said tank.

12. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, further including a respective handle member attached to each of said pair of sidewalls.

13. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a concave surface formed thereon adapted to rest upon an upper surface of a standard-size toilet seat.

14. The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 13, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a first end and a second end, each of the second ends being adapted to engage an inner rim of a standard-size toilet seat.