Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – Brushing
Reexamination Certificate
1998-05-28
2001-01-09
Spisich, Mark (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
Brushing
C015S023000, C015S028000, C015S029000, C015S097100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170107
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to kitchen type cleaning brushes and, more particularly, to a portable, electric, rotating brush cleaning apparatus.
2. Description of the Related Art
As is well-known in the art, many devices and tools exist for assisting in the cleaning of dishes, cookware, pots, pans, baby bottles, and the like. Arising from the inherent problems and inadequacies associated with a common sponge or washcloth, these devices have been developed to solve a variety of particular problems associated with the cleaning of objects have complex, intricate shapes.
A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention; however, the following references were considered related:
U.S. Pat. No.
Inventor
Issue Date
5,621,941
Chih C. Liu
Apr. 22, 1997
5,435,036
Bryan E. Hederick, et al.
Jul. 25, 1995
5,336,330
Craig S. Shumway, et al.
Aug. 9, 1994
5,315,729
Jack Yang
May 31, 1994
4,799,280
Fu-Kuei Lee
Jan. 24, 1989
4,796,321
Fu-Kuei Lee
Jan. 10, 1989
4,502,176
Mark E. Wallace
Mar. 5, 1985
4,370,771
Sulpicio A. Gonzalvo
Feb. 1, 1983
4,060,871
John B. Bryerton
Dec. 6, 1977
3,862,461
Hans H. Bucklitzsch
Jan. 28, 1975
3,570,038
V.F. Jones
Mar. 16, 1971
D 335,770
Dorsie D. McGregor
May 25, 1993
D 334,287
Dan Ingles
Mar. 30, 1993
Generally, such devices as disclosed in the related art either are designed for cleaning of interior cavities that would otherwise be difficult to access, or cleaning of difficult, tenacious dirt that is baked onto the cookware, or both.
While some features are incorporated into this invention in combination, other elements are different enough as to make the combination distinguished over the related art. Consequently, a need has therefore been felt for a portable, electric, rotating brush cleaning apparatus.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, it is an object of the invention to indicate a device of the type disclosed above which avoids the disadvantages inherent in the state of the art. In particular, the device is to be lightweight and portable enough to be manipulated with one hand, provide variable speeds and a range of torques for assisting in the cleaning of various levels of residues, be replaceable/washable so as to be cleaned itself after use, and be sufficiently elongated to allow for the cleaning of tight interior cavities, of the size that would be provided with a typical baby bottle.
Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, a rotating brush cleaning apparatus is provided having grippable handle and a plurality of elongated brush attachments. The handle houses a rechargeable battery driven motor that drive an attached brush in a circular rotation. Each brush attachment is mounted on a central, elongated bendable plastic core. A first narrow brush attachment is relatively narrow and adapted to be used for cleaning baby bottles and tall glasses. A narrow brush scrubber attachment comprises an annular ring of rough scouring material that can be placed over the narrow brush attachment for cleaning any caked-on residue at the bottom of a baby bottle or tall glass.
Advantage of the present invention in its sundry alternate forms are numerous. The above listed object being just a few, various alternates of the present invention are envisioned as provided a useful brush cleaning tool from outdoor applications, such as auto wheel mags or barbeque grill cleaning assistance, to a personal hygiene bathroom use version that can allow one to scrub, clean, or exfoliate difficult or hard to reach areas such as behind the back or heels of the feet.
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George Dewey T.
George Loretta A.
Gugliotta John D.
Spisich Mark
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