Configurable cleaning brush

• US 9,283,595 B1
• Filed: 03/14/2013
• Issued: 03/15/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2012
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jeffery T. Cooper
• Original Assignee: Jeffery T. Cooper
• Inventors: Cooper, Jeffery T
• Primary Examiner(s): Jennings, Michael
• Application Number:
  US13/826,437
• Time in Patent Office: 1,097 Days
• Field of Search: 151/06, 151/60, 151/64, 151/72, 151/761
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 2200/3046 Brushes for cleaning cars or parts thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 3/00 Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier machines or appliances therefor A46D
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 5/002 having articulations, joints or flexible portions
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 5/0045 Brushes articulated with more than one hinge
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 5/0095 Removable or interchangeable brush heads
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 1/12 Brushes
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 3/042 Wheel cleaning devices integral with vehicle B60S1/00
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 3/045 Other hand-held cleaning arrangements, e.g. with sponges, brushes, scrapers or the like brushes per se A46B
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 3/048 with rotary or vibratory bodies contacting the vehicle

Abstract

The apparatus is a configurable cleaning apparatus which may utilize a one piece, removable, rotatable and reversible handle that revolves around a pivot lug located on the back of the apparatus body. The reversible and revolving handle utilizes a “Flex-Loc” system which provides at least two locking handle positions. One handle position provides for more power scrubbing of tougher surfaces such as tire walls. The other handle position provides a longer length for cleaning harder to reach areas. The variable handle provides the user customizable operating positions.

Claims

1. A cleaning apparatus comprising:

a body section defining a first surface and an opposing second surface with a peripheral edge defined there between wherein said body section defines an accessory interface at one end and a body interface at an opposing second end;

wherein said accessory interface is configured for releasably receiving an accessory item and wherein said body interface is configured for releasably and moveably receiving a handle wherein the body interface comprises a pivot lug defining two opposing female flex-loc members;

a first plurality of scrubbing members mechanically associated with said first surface;

a second plurality of scrubbing members mechanically associated with said second surface; and

a handle defining a handle body that is generally cylindrical defining a gripping region and a handle interface region, said handle interface region defining a handle interface comprising a pivot lug receiver comprising two male flex-lock members so that the handle interface to body interface association defines a flex-loc system that provides at least two locking positions and wherein the handle body is curved so that said gripping region is perpendicular to said handle interface region and wherein said handle interface is movably associated with said body interface.

2. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said first plurality of scrubbing members define a medium stiffness suitable for cleaning road grim from tire walls.

3. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said first surface and said opposing second surface define flat surfaces wider than said peripheral edge.

4. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 3, wherein said handle is removable from said brush.

5. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 4, wherein said handle is reversible to define a first enhanced power configuration and a second enhanced reach configuration.

6. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said first plurality of scrubbing members define a first material and wherein the second said second plurality of scrubbing members define a second material.

7. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 6, wherein said first material is at least one of (a) less abrasive, and (b) less stiff compared to said second material.

8. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 7, wherein said first surface defines a flat surface and wherein said first material defines a soft scrub brush side and wherein said second surface defines a flat surface and wherein the second material defines a hard scrub brush side.

9. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising an accessory item associated with said accessory interface.

10. A cleaning apparatus as in claim 9, wherein said accessory item is a lug brush.

11. A cleaning apparatus is in claim 10, wherein said lug brush defines a staggered array of barged bristles.

12. A brush for cleaning wheels, said brush comprising:

a body section defining a first surface and an opposing second surface separated by a peripheral edge wherein said body section defines a body interface at one end wherein said body interface comprises a pivot lug defining two opposing female flex-loc members;

a first plurality of scrubbing members mechanically associated with said first surface;

a second plurality of scrubbing members mechanically associated with said second surface;

a handle defining a handle interface movably associated with said body interface wherein said handle interface comprises a pivot lug receiver comprising two male flex-lock members configured for being associated with said female flex-loc members so that the handle interface to body interface association defines a flex-loc system that provides at least two locking positions for said handle;

wherein said body section further defines an accessory interface at the end opposing said body interface wherein said accessory interface is releasably mechanically associated with accessory item and;

wherein said handle defines a handle body that is generally cylindrical defining a gripping region and a handle interface region comprising said handle interface and wherein said handle body is curved so that said gripping region extends perpendicularly away from said handle interface region.

13. A brush for cleaning wheels as in claim 12, wherein said handle is removable from said brush and reversible to define a first enhanced power configuration and a second enhanced reach configuration.

14. A brush for cleaning wheels as in claim 12, wherein said accessory item is a lug brush defining a staggered array of barged bristles.

15. A brush for cleaning surfaces, said brush comprising:

a body section defining a first surface and an opposing second surface separated by a peripheral edge, said peripheral edge defining two opposed side sections and two opposed end sections and wherein a body interface is defined by one end section and an accessory interface is defined by the opposing end section and wherein said body interface comprises a pivot lug defining two opposing female flex-loc members;

a first plurality of scrubbing members mechanically associated with said first surface;

a second plurality of scrubbing members mechanically associated with said second surface; and

a handle defining a handle interface comprising two opposing male flex-loc members, said handle interface movably associated with said body interface;

wherein said first surface and said opposing second surface define a flat surface and wherein said handle interface comprises a pivot lug receiver configured for being associated with said female flex-loc members so that the handle interface to body interface association defines a flex-loc system that provides at least two locking positions for said handle; and

wherein said handle defines a handle body that is generally cylindrical defining a gripping region and a handle interface region wherein said handle interface region further defines said handle interface and wherein said handle body is curved so that said gripping region extends perpendicularly away from said handle interface region.

16. A brush for cleaning wheels as in claim 15, wherein said handle is removable from said brush and reversible to define a first enhanced power configuration and a second enhanced reach configuration and wherein said accessory interface is releasably mechanically associated with an accessory item defining a lug brush defining a staggered array of barged bristles.