Cloth pouch attachment for a scrub brush

A cloth pouch attachment for a scrub brush including an expandable pouch portion dimensioned for receiving a head portion of a scrub brush therein. The pouch portion has an open upper end for receiving the head portion therein. The pouch portion is comprised of a soft cloth material. The bristles are inserted into the pouch portion and the pouch is cinched on the head portion of the scrub brush. The soft cloth material will protect the finish of an automobile from being scratched by the scrub brush when it is used to clean the scratchable surface of the automobile.

The same reference numerals refer to the same parts through the various figures. 
 DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT With reference now to the drawings, and in particular, to FIGS. 1 through 3 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved cloth pouch attachment for a scrub brush embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference number 10 will be described. Specifically, it will be noted in the various Figures that the device relates to a cloth pouch attachment for a scrub brush for covering the bristles of a carwash scrub brush to prevent scratching a vehicle while washing. In its broadest context, the device consists of an expandable pouch portion and a cinching string. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective. The expandable pouch portion 12 is dimensioned for receiving the head portion 14 of the scrub brush 16 therein. The scrub brush 16 includes a shaft 18 extending upwardly from the head portion 14 . As shown, the head portion 14 includes a broad flange of a substantially rectangular configuration with a substantially flat planar top surface. The head portion 14 also includes a plurality of semi-rigid bristles 20 extending downwardly therefrom. Note FIG. 1 . The pouch portion 12 has an open upper end 22 for receiving the head portion 14 therein. The pouch portion 12 is comprised of a soft cloth material. The soft cloth material is preferable to prevent unwanted scratching of a scratchable cleaning surface, such as the paint finish of an automobile that sometimes can occur when washing the automobile using the scrub brush 16 . The open upper end 22 has a peripheral channel 24 extending therearound. The peripheral channel 24 has an input opening 26 and an output opening 28 in relative proximity to one another. The input opening 26 and the output opening 28 each are supported by a gusset. The cinching string 30 is disposed within the peripheral channel 24 of the open upper end 22 of the expandable pouch portion 12 . The cinching string 30 has a first end portion 32 extending through the input opening 26 and traversing the peripheral channel 24 and extending outwardly of the output opening 28 . The cinching string 30 has a second end portion 34 essentially aligned with the first end portion 32 . The first end portion 32 and the second end portion 34 are coupled together by a clip 36 . The clip 36 is movable with respect to the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 34 whereby upward movement thereof toward the input opening 26 and output opening 28 while pulling the cinching string 30 away from the input opening 26 and output opening 28 will serve to close up the open upper end 22 of the expandable pouch portion 12 . Additionally, the clip 36 could be provided with a lock 38 , the will serve to prevent its movement once in position. The lock 38 is preferably a slide-type lock that can simply be manually moved from a locked to an unlocked orientation. Compare FIG. 1 (unlocked) with FIG. 2 (locked). In an alternate embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 3 , the peripheral channel 24 and the cinching string are replaced with an elastic band 40 . The elastic band 40 will merely expand and contract the open upper end 22 of the pouch portion 12 to accommodate the head portion 14 of the scrub brush 16 . In use, the bristles are inserted through the open upper end of the expandable pouch such that the open upper end is pulled over the broad flange. The cinching string is pulled to close the expandable pouch over the broad flange of the head portion of the brush to secure the expandable pouch thereon. Accordingly, when soft cotton material of the pouch portion 12 is used to clean the scratchable cleaning surface, the automobile owner is provided with peace of mind when washing their car because the bristles 20 of the scrub brush 16 will not adversely affect the finish on the car during manual washing. As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and the manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modification and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modification and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.