Patent ID: 6357057
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: D06F,E03D

Abstract:
A cleaning device, for use with a personal hygiene toiletry fixture of the type having at least a bowl portion, and a source of fresh water supplied to the toiletry fixture through a valving element, the cleaning device comprising:an elongated flexible tubing having two ends, one end of the tubing adapted for connection to the valving element through which the source of water is supplied to the toiletry fixture; a rigid hollow handle to be held by a user of the device mounted in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing; a flow control valve mounted between said second end of said tubing and said handle for manually regulating a flow of water from said source of water through said handle by a user of the device; a cleaning attachment detachably securable to a free end of said handle for receiving the flow of water through said handle and emitting a flow of water from said cleaning attachment as the cleaning attachment is hand held by the user; said cleaning attachment further comprising a spray head rotatable around substantially a 360 degree arc, for directing a wide spray or concentrated spray of water as desired by a user; and further comprising an elongated pipe having an open free end, supporting said spray head, said spray head being removable from said pipe, for delivering a concentrated stream of water to clogged drain opening to thereby facilitate clearing of the drain opening; and an improved mounting assembly for placing the device onto the toiletry fixture, said mounting assembly including manually threadable members for efficient engagement onto an existing toiletry fixture water inlet line.