Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Particular handle
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-04
2010-06-29
Graham, Gary K (Department: 3727)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Particular handle
C015S104940, C015S244100, C015S160000, C015S210100, C015S176100, C015S176600, C403S213000, C016S422000, C004S255110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07743451
ABSTRACT:
Described are preferred sanitary cleaning devices that include a disposable cleaning head portion and a handle portion. The cleaning head is releasably connectable to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a pair of elongate rods laterally spaced relative to one another and capable of deflection toward one another. The rods present prongs that are selectively received within and removed from apertures provided in the cleaning head. To attach the cleaning head to the handle, the rods are deflected, for example by compressing a grip area, and the prongs are positioned adjacent the receiving apertures, and thereafter the rods are released. This causes the prongs to be received within the apertures, to connect the cleaning head to the handle. Preferred devices of the invention are advantageous in that the user need not touch the cleaning head or adjacent areas expected to contact materials from the toilet to achieve connection and removal of the head from the handle. Preferred devices also incorporate handle and attachment features with relatively smooth surfaces, minimizing their capacity to become soiled. In this fashion, more sanitary cleaning operations and storage features are provided.
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Graham Gary K
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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