Abstract:
A cleaning system stored within its own storage case having an integrated and collapsible handle, a dustpan, and a broom head specifically designed to sweep under furniture and other obstacles is herein disclosed. When in a broom configuration, a curved handle portion and the bristled broom head allows cleaning beneath objects. The handle can be removed from the broom portion and attached to the dustpan to remove dirt and debris. The broom head, with its own separate angled handle, may also be utilized as a whisk broom to collect the dirt and refuse into the dustpan. All components are stored in a self-contained carrying case. The storage case also has internal fasteners to secure the components of the apparatus securely therewithin.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present invention was first described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/008,117 filed on Dec. 19, 2007, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to a modular cleaning implement comprising a main handle assembly, an “S”-shaped extending member removably and adjustably attached to a base member portion of the main handle assembly, a broom head assembly with a removable bristle portion removably and adjustably attached to the main handle assembly, a dustpan assembly with a pivoting head adjustably attached to the main handle assembly, and a carrying case for storing and transporting the cleaning implement in a disassembled state. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     There are a number of household cleaning products that help perform a broad array of these cleaning tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Perhaps the simplest and maybe the most effective of these cleaning tools, is the broom and dustpan. Their design has basically remained unchanged for countless generations. While they do an admirable job on basic floors, they come up short when having to clean under objects, such as tables, benches, chairs, and the like. Also, the broom and dustpan cannot do their job if one (1) or the other cannot be found. There is nothing more aggravating than not being able to find the dustpan when sweeping a floor. Accordingly, there is a need for a means by which the above described efficiencies of rooms and dustpans can be addressed. The development of the invention herein described fulfills this need. 
     There have been attempts in the past to invent kits for storing various cleaning implements. U.S. Pat. No. 6,902,060 issued to Michelson discloses a broom and dustpan kit comprising a stand-up dustpan, a less-than-full-sized broom and a box-shaped container into which the dustpan and broom can be disposed. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case that comprises a broom with a segmented handle nor does it appear to disclose a removable replaceable broom head. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,598,257 issued to Cavalheiro discloses a broom with a handle opening in the head with flared out bristles projecting therefrom so as to form a leading edge for reaching into confined spaces. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,581,776 issued to Zatkoff discloses a convertible cleaning kit comprising a housing member with a carrier and a convertible cover, a pivotal handle, a locking mechanism, a telescoping handle, holding clips and a cleaning device. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case that comprises a broom with a segmented handle, nor does it appear to an “S”-shaped extending member to facilitate cleaning usage of the broom in tight confined spaces. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,799,360 issued to Vosbikian discloses a combined broom and dustpan where the broom includes an elongated handle, a body of straw-like members, and a holder in which a dustpan may be releasably retained. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case that comprises a broom with a segmented handle, nor does it appear to disclose a removable replaceable broom head. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,661,868 issued to Panagakos et al. discloses a portable, collapsible broom with a telescoping handle and a brush portion and a dust pan that are detachably carried by the handle. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,029,455 issued to Siculan discloses a combination collapsible broom and dust pan. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case, nor does it appear to an “S”-shaped extending member to facilitate cleaning usage of the broom in tight confined spaces. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 1,579,279 issued to Cave discloses a dustpan with a removably detachable brush. Unfortunately, this patent does not appear to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories and a carrying case that comprises a broom with a segmented handle, nor does it appear to disclose a removable replaceable broom head. 
     U.S. Design Pat. No. D 468,106 issued to Robertson discloses a broom and dust pan combination and D 521,201 issued to Iacchetti disclosing a combined broom, brush and dustpan do not appear to be similar in appearance to the disclosed device. Further, neither of these patents appears to disclose a broom with interchangeable accessories that can be stored within a carrying case for easy portable and storage. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In light of the disadvantages as described in the prior art, it is apparent that there is a need for a configurable and portable system for cleaning and/or collecting dirt, soil, dust, grime, and the like in hard-to-reach areas, specifically under furniture or other objects. 
     An object of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case is to provide a plurality of sizes to accommodate proper cleaning of various household, commercial, indoor, and outdoor cleaning applications. 
     A further object of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises sturdy plastic and metal materials utilizing standard industrial fabrication processes. 
     Still another object of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case is to easily transport the cleaning implement in a compact state stored within a carrying case. 
     Yet another object of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises a dustpan assembly designed with a tapered front open portion allowing the easy collection of debris, soil, and/or dirt. 
     Yet a further object of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises an ergonomically designed handle portion that may be selectively altered to become an integrated and collapsible broom. 
     Yet still another object of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case is an extending member in an “S”-shape that provides easy access under furniture and other obstacles. 
     An aspect of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises a main handle assembly further comprising a first and a second gripping device and a first locking button. The first gripping device and a second gripping device provide an ergonomic gripping means during use. The main handle assembly further comprises a spring-loaded and protruding first locking button providing a telescoping and locking attachment means to an extending member portion. 
     A further aspect of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises an extending member that comprises an “S”-shaped length of tubing which may be adjustably lengthened or shortened for a plurality of respective cleaning job functions. The extending member further comprises a plurality of equally-spaced extending member apertures arranged in a vertical linear fashion providing selectable engagement therewith the first locking button portion of said main handle assembly. The extending member further comprises a second locking button along a lower opening portion. 
     Still another aspect of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises a broom head assembly comprising a one-piece molded member further comprising a broom head body, a stationary tube receiver providing a removably securing means to the extending member, and a handle portion comprising an ergonomic horizontally extending appendage from the stationary tube receiver having a plurality of finger indentations. 
     Still a further aspect of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises a broom head assembly further comprising a plurality of bristles being collectively removably attached to a cylindrical female receiver thereof a horizontally extending cylinder portion thereof the broom head body. 
     Still another aspect of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises a dust pan assembly with a pivoting tube receiver at an intermediate position along an external surface of the rear dustpan wall enabling angular adjustment of said dustpan assembly and further providing an attachment means with the extending member by a second locking button portion and a tube receiver aperture portion of the pivoting tube receiver. The rotating function of the pivoting tube receiver is accomplished by an integrally-molded slot feature and a protruding tab feature. 
     Yet another aspect of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case comprises a carrying case comprising a plastic folding “clamshell” design of a triangular shape providing protection to the cleaning portions of the system and providing a portable transportation means. The carrying case further comprises a plurality of integrally-molded features including a pair of opposing “U”-shaped handles, a pair of molded hinging snap fasteners with corresponding snap features, open topped storage pockets, a pair of case hinges, and a plurality of securing straps. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case therefor  10  with a dustpan  50  attachably removed therefrom, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded view of a broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case therefor  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a close-up view of a broom head assembly portion  30 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of a dustpan assembly portion  50 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case therefor  10  disassembled and stored accordingly therein a carrying case  70 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
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                 broom with interchangeable accessories 
               
               
                   
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                 main handle assembly 
               
               
                   
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                 main handle tube 
               
               
                   
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                 first gripping device 
               
               
                   
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                 second gripping device 
               
               
                   
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                 first locking button 
               
               
                   
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                 extending member 
               
               
                   
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                 extending member tube 
               
               
                   
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                 extending member aperture 
               
               
                   
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                 second locking button 
               
               
                   
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                 broom head assembly 
               
               
                   
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                 broom head body 
               
               
                   
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                 broom head handle 
               
               
                   
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                 finger indentation 
               
               
                   
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                 stationary tube receiver 
               
               
                   
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                 bristle 
               
               
                   
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                 tube receiver aperture 
               
               
                   
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                 binding 
               
               
                   
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                 receiver 
               
               
                   
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                 pocket 
               
               
                   
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                 dustpan assembly 
               
               
                   
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                 floor portion 
               
               
                   
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                 dustpan wall 
               
               
                   
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                 front opening 
               
               
                   
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                 pivoting tube receiver 
               
               
                   
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                 slot feature 
               
               
                   
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                 tab feature 
               
               
                   
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                 wing nut 
               
               
                   
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                 carrying case 
               
               
                   
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                 inner cavity 
               
               
                   
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                 pocket 
               
               
                   
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                 carrying case handle 
               
               
                   
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                 strap 
               
               
                   
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     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 5 . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     The present invention describes a configurable and portable system for cleaning and/or collecting dirt, soil, dust, grime, and the like in hard-to-reach areas, specifically under furniture or other objects. The broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case therefor (herein described as the “system”)  10  comprises a main handle assembly  20 , a broom head assembly  30  with a replaceable bristle portion  35 , a dustpan assembly  50 , and a carrying case  70 . The system  10  comprises an ergonomically designed handle portion  20  that may be selectively altered to become an integrated and collapsible broom. The system  10  is envisioned to be introduced in a plurality of sizes to accommodate proper cleaning of various areas as well as reaching hard-to-reach areas. The system  10  is envisioned to be fabricated of sturdy plastic and metal materials utilizing standard industrial fabrication processes. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , a perspective view and an exploded view of the system  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The system  10  comprises cleaning components which include a main handle assembly  20 , an extending member  25 , a broom head assembly  30 , and a dustpan assembly  50 . The main handle assembly  20  provides a gripping means to operate the system  10 . The main handle assembly  20  is linear in shape and made using metal or plastic tubular materials with a hollow center thereby allowing the system  10  to be lightweight as well as sturdy. The main handle assembly  20  comprises an appropriate diameter and thickness for optimum stability and strength capabilities. The main handle assembly  20  comprises a first gripping device  22  and a second gripping device  23  located at upper and lower portions, respectively. The gripping devices  22 ,  23  comprise cylindrical lengths of dense urethane foam rubber and provide an ergonomic gripping means during use using two (2) hands. Said gripping devices  22 ,  23  radially envelop portions of the main handle assembly  20 . The main handle assembly  20  is envisioned to further comprise a spring-loaded and protruding first locking button  24  along a lower edge, thereby providing a telescoping and locking attachment means thereto an extending member portion  25  in a similar manner as that of awning or tent posts, thereby being joined together to form a substantially single unit. 
     The extending member  25  comprises an “S”-shaped length of tubing which may be adjustably lengthened or shortened for a plurality of respective cleaning job functions. The extending member  25  is made using similar materials as the main handle assembly  20 ; however, said extending member  25  provides an upper diameter sized specifically to fit slidingly and telescopingly over the aforementioned main handle assembly  20 . Thereat said telescoping and overlapping portion, the extending member  25  further comprises a plurality of equally-spaced extending member apertures  27  arranged in a vertical linear fashion providing selectable engagement therewith the first locking button portion  24  of said main handle assembly  20 , thereby forming a substantial connection therebetween which may be extended for a longer length or retracted for a shorter length acting to adjust an overall vertical length of the system  10 . The main handle assembly  20  and extending member  25  are envisioned to be locked into an extended orientation, a retracted orientation, or a plurality of intermediate positions therebetween via the extending member apertures  27 . The main handle assembly  20  and extending member  25  may be selectively detached by depressing the spring-loaded button  24  inwardly thereby releasing said portions  20 ,  25  therefrom one another. The extending member  25  further comprises a second locking button  28  along a lower opening portion providing similar construction as the aforementioned first locking button  24 , thereby providing a similar telescoping engagement means thereto a tube receiver aperture portion  36  of the broom head assembly  30  (see  FIG. 3 ). 
     The “S” shape nature of the extending member  25  comprises a low-profile shape providing easy access thereunder furniture and other obstacles. It is envisioned that a lower end portion of the extending member  25  extends upwardly a short distance and subsequently curves and extends at an angle of approximately thirty degrees)(30° from a horizontal plane. The main handle assembly  20 , extending member  25 , and broom head assembly  30  are designed to provide engaging diameters such that each respective section is slightly larger than the previous to enable each section to be slidably received therewithin one another to provide convenient disassembly as well as a means to vary an overall height of the system  10 . It is further understood that the main handle assembly  20  and extending member  25  may also be utilized individually being affixed thereto the broom head assembly  30 , thereby providing additional configurations of the system  10  for a variety of cleaning tasks. Finally, said attachment and engagement of the main handle assembly  20 , extending member  25 , and broom head assembly  30  provides compact disassembly of the system  10  to be stored therein a carrying case  70  (see  FIG. 5 ). The main handle assembly  20 , extending member  25 , and broom head assembly  30  are illustrated here utilizing a preferred attachment means using spring-loaded buttons  24 ,  28  and corresponding apertures  27 ,  36 ; however, it is understood that various other tubular attachment means may be utilized which provide equal benefit to a user such as threaded, snapping grooves, various locking clips, quick-disconnect pins, other fasteners, or the like. 
     The system  10  is to be introduced in a plurality of sizes to accommodate various household, commercial, indoor, and outdoor cleaning applications. Furthermore, the system  10  is envisioned being introduced having a variety of external decorative colors and patterns. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a close-up view of the system  10  depicting a broom head assembly portion  30 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The broom head assembly  30  is removably attached thereto the lower-most extremity of the extending member  25 , if so configured (see  FIG. 1 ). The broom head assembly  30  extends perpendicularly in both directions therewith a longitudinal axis of the extending member  25 . The broom head assembly  30  comprises a one-piece molded member further comprising a broom head body  31 , a handle  32 , and a stationary tube receiver  34 . The stationary tube receiver  34  provides a removably securing means thereto the extending member  25  as previously described such to permit normal sweeping. The handle portion  32  may be utilized to grasp said broom head assembly  30  to be utilized as a whisk broom while attachably removed therefrom the extending member  25 . The handle  32  comprises an ergonomic horizontally extending appendage therefrom the stationary tube receiver  34  having a plurality of finger indentations  33  sized and positioned to removably receive fingers of a user. The broom head assembly  30  further comprises a plurality of bristles  35  being collectively removably attached thereto said broom head assembly  30 . The broom head assembly  30  comprises a broom head body  31  comprising a horizontally extending cylinder shape further comprising an included cylindrical female receiver feature  38  along an entire lower surface providing a firm interference fit therewith a corresponding cylinder-shaped binding portion  37 . The receiver  38  and binder  37  provide a removably attachable clamping means providing convenient removal thereof a plurality of bristles  35  affixed thereto said binder  37  when worn and/or in need of replacement. The binder  37  comprises a length correspondingly matching that of the broom head body  31  and is envisioned to be made of similar materials as said broom head assembly  30 . The binding  37  and bristles  35  are envisioned being securely affixed thereto one another using conventional broom assembly techniques utilizing a plurality of bored holes designed to receive tufts or bundles of bristles  35  being secured thereinto using common adhesives; however, various other fastening means may be provided such as staples, other fasteners, or the like. The bristles  35  are envisioned to comprise a plurality of natural and/or synthetic strands and may be tufted in a variety of sizes and/or configurations, including a cylindrical shape, a rectangular shape, an oval shape, or various other regular or irregular shapes. The bristles  35  are to flare outwardly therefrom leading and/or trailing edges of the binder  37  thereby permitting the user to extend the bristles  35  in tight spaces; for example, between a piece of furniture, along a wall, or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a side view of a dustpan assembly portion  50  of the system  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The system  10  comprises a dustpan assembly  50  being removably attachable thereto the extending member  25 . The dustpan assembly  50  provides an accessory thereto the system  10 , when it is so desired, for collection of dirt, soil, debris, and other undesirables thereupon a surface. The dustpan assembly  50  is substantially rectangular with three (3) upwardly extending dustpan walls  54  acting as mechanical barriers thereby providing accessibility thereto a floor portion  52  through a frontward-facing open portion  55 . The front opening  55  is envisioned to be tapered downwardly to permit easy collection of dirt, debris, and/or other undesirables. The dustpan assembly  50  is envisioned being made using plastic or other equivalent materials. The floor portion  52  is further envisioned to comprise standard features found on common dustpans such as ridges to provide as a gripping means thereto included dirt, a seal along a forward edge to seal against an underlying surface, and the like. The dustpan assembly  50  further comprises a pivoting tube receiver  56  thereat an intermediate position along an external surface of the rear dustpan wall  54 , thereby enabling angular adjustment of said dustpan assembly  50  with regards to the attached extending member  25  (see  FIG. 2 ). The dustpan assembly  50  provides an attachment means therewith the extending member  25  via engagement of the second locking button portion  28  and a tube receiver aperture portion  36  of the pivoting tube receiver  56  located along an upper edge. Engagement of said second locking button  28  and aperture  36  functions in a similar manner as that of the previously described attachment of the broom head assembly  30 . The rotating function of the pivoting tube receiver  56  is accomplished via an integrally-molded slot feature  58  and a protruding tab feature  59  being integrally molded thereinto the rear dustpan wall  54 . Said slot  58  and tab features  59  are in mechanical communication therewith one another via a rotary connection comprising a tightening wing nut  61 , thereby forming an angular adjustable axle mechanism providing infinitely selectable and lockable positions therebetween a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation as shown here. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a perspective view of the system  10  disassembled and stored accordingly therein a carrying case  70 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The carrying case  70  comprises a plastic folding “clamshell” design of a triangular shape providing protection thereto cleaning portions of the system  10  as well as providing a portable transportation means. The carrying case  70  comprises an overall inner cavity  72  sizable so as to accommodate and protect the cleaning portions of the system  10  as well as provide a pair of internal open-topped storage pockets  74  to facilitate in static placement of the broom head  20  and dustpan  50  assemblies. It is understood that main assemblies  20 ,  25 ,  30 ,  50  are to be disassembled and disposed therewithin the carrying case  70  for storage and/or transportation. The interior pockets  74  provide generally rectangular enclosures particularly sized so as to snuggly contain said broom head assembly  30  and dustpan assemblies  50 . Said pockets  74  are envisioned being made using rigid or semi-rigid extruded plastic sheets being affixed thereto a lower portion of the inner cavity  72  of the carrying case  70  using common plastic welding processes. The carrying case  70  further comprises a plurality of securing straps  76 . The straps  76  comprise standard lengths of elastic strapping or hook-and-loop fastener material providing an entrapping and securing means thereto the main handle assembly  20  and extending member  25  thereto an inner wall portion of the carrying case  70 . The straps  76  are envisioned being affixed thereto said carrying case  70  using a common fastening means such as double-face adhesives, rivets, or the like. The carrying case  70  further comprises a plurality of integrally-molded features including a pair of opposing “U”-shaped handles  75 , a pair of molded hinging snap fasteners  78  with corresponding snap features  80 , and a pair of case hinges  82  along an adjacent mirrored vertical edge portion. Said molded features  75 ,  78 ,  80 ,  82  provide a latching and carrying means thereto the carrying case  70 . Whenever it is so desired, half portions of the “clamshell” design of the carrying case  70  may then be pivoted thereabout the molded-in case hinges  82 , closed thereagainst abutting outer perimeter edges thereof, and subsequently secured theretogether in a folded form via the hinging snap fasteners  78 . The snap fasteners  78  are extended and forced over corresponding molded protruding snap features  80  along an edge region of an opposing half portion of the carrying case  70 . Said snap fasteners  78  and snap features  80  are envisioned to be similar thereto like devices used on plastic fishing tackle boxes, plastic tool kits, and the like; however, it is understood that other common latching devices may be provided to secure the carrying case  70  such as hook-and-loop fasteners, button snaps, and the like, while providing equal benefit. 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. The present invention describes a means by which a cleaning system  10  may be utilized in a plurality of fashions with the accommodation of easy transportation thereof. After initial purchase or acquisition of the system  10 , it would be configured as indicated in  FIGS. 2 and 5 . 
     The method of utilizing the system may be achieved by performing the following steps: opening the carrying case  70  by unlatching the snap fasteners  78  therefrom the snap features  80 ; unfolding half portions of the carrying case  70 , thereby exposing the interior cavity  72 ; unfastening the straps  76  therefrom the individual portions of the system  10 ; inserting a lower portion of the main handle assembly  20  thereinto the extending member  25 ; adjusting a length of the extending member  25  to be shortened and lengthened as desired for operation or storage using the first locking button  24  and the extending member apertures  27 , as desired; removably attaching the broom head assembly  30 , if desired or; attaching the dustpan assembly  50  thereto the extending member  25 ; using the system  10  in the assembled form, to sweep a desired surface by; grasping the gripping devices  22 ,  23  and motioning in a sweeping motion contacting the desired floor surface; manipulating the bristles  35  of the broom head assembly  30  thereby moving debris, dirt, soil, and/or other undesirable substances in a desired direction; utilizing the broom head assembly  30  being removed therefrom the extending member  25 , as a whisk broom using the handle portion  32 ; using the dustpan assembly  50  either in a stand-alone state or alternately affixed thereto the main handle assembly  20  or the extending member  25 ; adjusting a relative operating angle of said dustpan assembly  50  if desired, using the wing nut  61 ; gathering said debris and dirt by utilizing the dustpan assembly  50 ; replacing the binding  37  and affixed bristles  35  in such an event as when said bristles  35  become worn and require replacement by manually removing the binding portion  37  therefrom the receiver portion  38  thereupon the broom head assembly  30 ; installing new bristle  35  and binding  37  portions by inserting the binding  37  thereinto the receiver portion  38 ; disassembling the cleaning portions of the system  10  after use; placing the broom head assembly  30  and dustpan assembly  50  portions of the system  10  within the carrying case  70  using the pockets  74 ; securing the main handle assembly  20  and extending member  25  portions therewithin the carrying case  70  using the strap portions  76 ; folding and fastening the two (2) halves of the carrying case  70  using the snap fasteners  78 ; transporting the system  10  using the carrying case handle  75 . 
     The system  10  is envisioned to be easily transportable in a compact state stored within a carrying case  70 . The carrying case  70  also provides a means to protect the cleaning mechanisms therewithin via straps  76 . Once desired for utilization, the system  10  may then be fully assembled with minimal time and effort. The dustpan assembly  50  is designed with a front open portion  55  being tapered thereby allowing the easy collection of debris, soil, dirt, and/or other undesirables. The dustpan assembly  50  may then be attached thereto the extending member  25  or the main handle assembly  20  disposed substantially in a perpendicular or parallel arrangement therewith the extending member  25  or the main handle assembly  20  using adjustable characteristics of the pivoting tube receiver  56 . 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.