Patent Publication Number: US-2022233035-A1

Title: Handle and fitment assembly

Description:
FIELD 
     The subject disclosure relates to an assembly, in particular to a handle and head assembly having an attachment region between a connector and a fitment and a mechanism for engaging and disengaging the fitment from the connector. 
     BACKGROUND 
     This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. 
     Various items may generally be selected to be cleaned and/or sanitized after a selected period of time. For example, a toilet bowl may include a receptacle or bowl area that may become soiled after one or more uses. The soiled bowl may be cleaned with a selected device. 
     Generally, a cleaning device for a soiled bowl of a toilet assembly may include a scrubbing portion and a holding portion. Generally, the scrubbing portion is fixed to the holding portion and must be inserted and removed from the toilet bowl during and after use. Therefore, the scrubbing portion may generally include a portion of the material removed from the bowl that may be cleaned therefrom and/or desired to be cleaned therefrom. 
     SUMMARY 
     This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features. 
     Disclosed herein is an assembly that allows for cleaning of various items, such as a toilet bowl. The assembly may include a handle portion and a removable and/or disposable head or scrubbing portion. Generally, the head portion may be releasably attached to the handle. 
     The handle may include a mechanism to engage or disengage the head portion. The head portion may, therefore, be selectively attached to the handle portion for use. After use, the head portion may be releasably detached from the handle portion. Therefore, the head portion need not be retained for later uses and any soil on the head portion may be disposed of in a permanent and sanitary manner. 
     Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 
    
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
       The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a handle and head assembly; 
         FIG. 2  is a bottom perspective view of the handle and head assembly of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a partial exploded view of the handle from the head of the handle and head assembly of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 4  is a first side elevation view of a handle assembly; 
         FIG. 5  is a front elevation view of a handle assembly; 
         FIG. 6  is a second side elevation view of a handle assembly; 
         FIG. 7  is a rear elevation view of a handle assembly; 
         FIG. 8  is a first end view of a handle assembly; 
         FIG. 9  is a second end view of a handle assembly; 
         FIG. 10  is an exploded view of the handle and head assembly of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  11 - 11  of  FIG. 5 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a detail cross-sectional view taken along line  12 - 12  of  FIG. 5 ; 
         FIG. 13  is a detail end view of a handle assembly of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 14  is a top plan view of a head assembly; 
         FIG. 15  is a top perspective view of the head assembly of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 16  is a bottom perspective view of the head assembly of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 17  is a bottom plan view of the head assembly of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 18  is a side plan view of the head assembly of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 19  is a partial detail view of a disengaging position of the handle assembly of  FIG. 5 ; 
         FIG. 20  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle assembly, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 21  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle assembly and a head assembly in an insertion position, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 22  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in a locked configuration, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 23  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in a disengaging position, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 24  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in an engaged position, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 25  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in an engaged configuration, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 26  is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in an engaged position, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 27  is a cross-sectional view of a head assembly, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 28  is a top perspective view of a head assembly, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 29  is an exploded view of the head assembly of  FIG. 28   
         FIG. 30  is a first side vertex view of the head assembly of  FIG. 28 ; 
         FIG. 31  is a second side face view of the head assembly of  FIG. 28 ; 
         FIG. 32  is a top plan view of the head assembly of  FIG. 28 ; 
         FIG. 33  is a bottom plan view of the head assembly of  FIG. 28 ; 
         FIG. 34  is a top plan view of a head assembly, according to various embodiments; 
         FIG. 35  is a bottom plan view of the head assembly of  FIG. 34 ; 
         FIG. 36  is a second side face view of the head assembly of  FIG. 34 ; and 
         FIG. 37  is a first side vertex view of the head assembly of  FIG. 34 . 
     
    
    
     Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
     With initial reference to  FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 , a cleaning assembly or cleaning tool assembly  20  is illustrated. The cleaning assembly  20  may also be referred to as a toilet cleaning system, a cleansing system, etc. The cleaning assembly  20  may include a handle or wand portion  24  and a head portion  28 . The wand portion  24  may be formed as an elongated handle and may include various features or portions, such as a proximal portion or region  32  that may generally include a holding portion  36  that is configured to be grasped or manipulated for use of the cleaning assembly  20 . The proximal portion  32  may also include various control mechanisms, such as a control switch or slide  40 , as discussed further herein. The handle  24  may further include a distal portion  44  that may include a head engaging or contacting portion or region  46 , as discussed further herein. 
     The handle  24  may generally include a substantially rigid outer or external wall  50 . The wall  50  may extend along the proximal region  32  and the distal region  44 . In various embodiments, the wall  50  may include one or more members that are assembled together to form the wand or handle  24 . In various embodiments, for example, the wall  50  may be formed as two portions that are assembled together, as discussed further herein, in a clamshell manner Nevertheless, the cleaning assembly  20  may include the handle or wand portion  24  that may be selectively engaged to the head or cleaning portion  28 , as also discussed further herein. 
     With continuing reference to  FIGS. 1-3 , and additional reference to  FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 , the handle assembly portion  24  is illustrated. In various embodiments, the graspable or grasping portion  36  may include a selected geometry or contour that has a tapered geometry or configuration from a middle region or portion  60  to a distal end  64 . Further, the grasping region  36  may taper toward the engaging end  46 . The handle  24  may include a narrow waist or central region or portion  68  to which the graspable region  36  tapers. Further, the handle portion  24  may again taper out or expand as it extends toward the distal or terminal end  46 . 
     With particular reference to  FIG. 5 , the handle  24  may also taper in a direction substantially transverse to the direction illustrated in  FIG. 4 . For example, the grasping region  36  may taper from the central or bulbous region  60  to the distal end  64  and toward the waist  68 . Again, the handle  24  may taper from the waist  68  to the end  46 . Thus the handle portion or region  24  may include a selected geometry. 
     With continuing reference to  FIGS. 1-9 , and additional reference to  FIGS. 10, 11, and 12  the cleaning or working assembly  20  includes various components to assist in operating or moving the cleaning portion or pad  28  with the handle portion or region  24 . As discussed above, a control or operation button  40  may be used to move selected portions of an actuation mechanism  80  to engage and disengage the cleaning portion or head  28 . The actuation mechanism may assist in engaging (e.g. coupling) and/or disengaging (e.g. decoupling) the head  28 . 
     As discussed further herein, the head portion  28  may include a substrate that may also be referred to as a cleaning substrate or cleaning sponge or surface cleaning portion  84 . The substrate  84  may include or be engorged with a cleaning composition, such as a solution. The cleaning material may be selectively released during use of the head  28 . In various embodiments, the cleaning composition releases from the substrate when the cleaning head  28  contacts water. 
     The head  28  may further includes a fitment or engagement region  88 . The fitment  88  may be a selected shape, such as annular. The fitment  88 , as discussed further herein, may be engaged into a selected portion of the cleaning sponge  84 , such as with an internal wall  92  that defines or forms a recess in the substrate  84 . The internal wall  92  may define or form an internal diameter having a selected diameter, such as a diameter  96 , into which the fitment  88  may be placed. The diameter  96  may be an appropriate diameter, such as to receive and/or engage the fitment  88  and may include a dimension of about 0.5 centimeters (cm) to about 10 cm but may be selected to have a dimensions that are about 10% to about 200% of above noted dimensions. The fitment  88  may be fixed relative to the cleaning sponge portion  84 , and in a selected manner, as discussed further herein. 
     The mechanism  80  may be operated with the control button  40  to move selected portions of the mechanism  80  relative to the external wall  50  up the handle  24 . As discussed above, in various embodiments, the wall  50  may be formed as a clamshell, including two portions such as a first portion  50   a  and a second portion  50   b . The wall  50 , however, including either the two portions  50   a ,  50   b , or a selected number or portions, may be provided to form the wall. 
     Generally the wall  50  may include a hollow or selectively hollow interior structure to allow the mechanism  80  to operate within the walls  50  of the handle  24 . In various embodiments, the wall  50  may be substantially hollow or include an outer wall surface with one or more reinforcing or stabilizing ribs  100 . The stabilizing ribs  100  may extend from an internal surface  104  of the wall  50  toward a central portion or region which may substantially define an opening or passage to allow for movement of a control rod or rod member  110  of the mechanism  80 . The rod  110  may pass through the supports  100  to a selected portion of the mechanism  80 . In various embodiments, for example, the supports  100  include one or more grooves or passages  114  in which the rod  110  may be held, guided or allowed to pass or move. 
     In various embodiments, the control button  40  may engage or be fixed to a selected end, such as a first or distal end  120  of the rod  110 . The control member or button  40  may be fixed to the end  120  in a selected manner, such as with an adhesive, by welding, a snap or interference fit, or other selected fixation mechanisms. It is understood, however, that the control button  40  may be fixed to the end  120  in any appropriate manner to allow a user to engage the button  40  and move the rod  110 . 
     The control button  40  may include a track or groove  130  that may engage or receive a finger or projection  134  from one or more of the wall portions  50 . The projection  134  engaging the groove  130  may assist in directing and controlling movement of the control button  40 . Accordingly, the control button  40  may generally move in a substantially longitudinal axial direction, such as generally defined by the projection  134  such as in the direction of the arrows  138   a, b . The movement or the control button  40  may allow or control movement of the mechanism  80  within the assembly  24 . Thus, the handle assembly  24  may be operated by a user, such as with a single hand with a single digit engaging the control button  40 , to engage and disengage the head portion  28  from the handle portion  24 . Thus, the head  28  may be selectively coupled and decoupled from the handle  24 . 
     In the actuation mechanism  80 , the rod  110  may be engaged in or to a locking finger or finger assembly  150 . The finger assembly  150  may include a hub or a central region  154 . The hub  154  may include a depression or bore  158  to engage or receive an end (e.g. a proximal end)  162  of the rod  110 . Accordingly, the rod  110  may extend from the end  120  substantially near or connected to the controller button  40  to the end  162  that may be engaged or received in the bore  158  of the locking finger assembly  150 . The hub  154  may be a through bore or a blind bore, and the rod  110  may be engaged within the bore  158  of the hub  154  in a selected manner, such as with adhesives, a set screw, a through pin, or other appropriate engagement mechanism. Nevertheless, as discussed further herein, the rod  110  may apply a force to the locking finger assembly  150  for various purposes. 
     The locking finger assembly  150  may further include a table or ring  160  from which the hub  154  extends. The hub  154  may also include a second side or projection portion  154   a  that extends on a second side of the table  160 . Further, the table may include one or more projections, such as a first tab  164  and a second tab  166 . The tabs  164 ,  166  may engage grooves or tracts  170 ,  174  in the wall  50 , such as the respective sides of the wall  50   a ,  50   b . The tabs  164 ,  166  engaging the tracts  170 ,  174  may assist in directing the locking fingers or engaging fingers  150  in a selected direction. As discussed above, the rod  110  may be moved by the control button  40  generally in the direction of the arrows  138   a,b . Accordingly, the rod  110  may engage the locking finger assembly  150  and also move it generally in the direction of the arrows  138   a,b . The tracts  170 ,  174  may assist in directing and controlling movement of the locking finger assembly  150  generally in the axial direction or in a direction selected for engaging and disengaging the head assembly  28 . 
     The locking finger assembly  150  further includes one or more projections, in various embodiments four projection or legs  180 ,  182 ,  184 ,  186  are included. It is understood, however, that the locking assembly may include more or less than the four fingers or legs  180 - 186  and four is merely exemplary for the current discussion. Further, each of the fingers or projections  180 - 186  may include substantially similar construction and actuation, therefore, discussion of a single one herein is understood to refer to all of the fingers  180 - 186 . For example, with reference to  FIG. 12 , the leg or projection  182  may include a body portion or extending portion  190  and a tapered or engaging portion  194 . The tapered portion  194  may taper from a distal or engaging end  196  to a wide or enlarged end  198 . The end  194  may engage a ramp surface  202  that is formed as or on a projection or finger  206  that extends from the wall or walls  50 . 
     The ramp surface  202  may form an internal structure within the handle assembly  24  to assist in moving the locking finger assembly  150 , as discussed further herein. For example, each of the fingers may be in an expanded position, such as away from a central axis  208 , as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . As discussed further herein, however, the locking fingers  180 - 186  may generally be compressed or moved toward the central axis  208 , such as generally in the direction of an arrow  212  by the end portion  194  engaging the ramp surface  202 . Thus, the fingers, such as the finger  182 , may move radially toward the central axis  208  when moved generally toward the head  28  by movement of the rod  110 , which is in turn moved by the control button  40 . 
     The finger assembly  150  may be formed of selected materials and in a selected manner, to assist in allowing for resilient flexing and rebounding of the fingers  180 - 186 . Accordingly, the fingers  180 - 186  may elastically deform by moving along the ramp surface  202  to allow for engaging and disengaging a plurality of the heads  28 . In various embodiments, the locking finger assembly  150  may be formed as a single member, such as in a single molded portion, of a selected material such as Polypropylene, Nylon, combinations thereof, or other appropriate materials. 
     The mechanism assembly  80  further includes a disengaging assembly or member which may also be referred to as an ejector  220 . The ejector  220  may include a ring or body portion  224  from which extends one or more projections  226 . As illustrated in  FIG. 10 , the projections  226  may include four projections, which may be referred to herein by the projections  226 , augmented by a lowercase letter. The projections  226  extend from the ring  224  and may engage one or more portions of the fitment  88 , such as an upper surface that may be referred to as a flange or a collar  258 . The collar  258  may define or form a surface or collar surface that may be engaged by ends of the projections  226 . The ejector  220  may assist in removing or disengaging the head  28  from the handle assembly  24 , as discussed further herein. An external flange or collar portion  228  may be fixed to the pad or substrate  84  and be formed or be a part of the fitment  88 . 
     The mechanism  80  may further include a guide or support member  232 . The support  232  may include one or more bores  236  to assist in supporting or positioning the projections  226  that extend from the body  224 . It is understood that the support  232  is optional and illustrated for the current discussion. The support member  232  may be provided to assist in ensuring positioning of the projections  226  for removal of the head  28  and/or engagement of the head  28 . Other mechanisms and/or material selection for the ejector  220  may reduce or eliminate any support that may be selected to be provided by the support member  232 . 
     The support  232 , however, may also include a central bore or passage  238 . The central bore or passage  238  may allow for passing of a second rod or plunger  250 . Again, the support  232  need not be included. The plunger  250  may be engaged within the hub  154  of the finger assembly  150 . 
     As discussed above, the hub  154  may include a second hub portion  154   a  and the plunger  250  may be engaged in the hub portion  154   a . It is understood, however, that the hub portion  154  may define the bore  158  that is a through bore. Accordingly, the rod  110  may be passed through the bore  158  as may the plunger  250 . The rod  110  and the plunger  250  may then be connected, such as fixedly connected, after being positioned through the finger assembly  150 . In various embodiments, for example, a pin, rivet, adhesive, or other appropriate mechanism may be used to fix the plunger  250  and the rod  110  to each other and/or the finger assembly  150 . In various embodiments, for example, the plunger  250 , the rod  110 , and the finger assembly  150  may be sonic welded together. 
     The plunger  250  may be positioned within the handle assembly  24  and movable relative to the wall  50  of the handle assembly  24 , such as generally in the direction of the arrows  138   a  and  138   b . Movement of the plunger  250  may allow it to engage and disengage from a locking member  254 . The locking member  254  may engage the fitment  88 , such as at a ledge or a projection  258 , as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . The locking member  254  may engage the projection or ring  258  to assist in holding the head  28  relative to the handle  24 . Engagement and disengagement with the locking member  254  will be discussed further herein. 
     The locking member  254  may also be referred to as an expandable collar. The locking member  254 , as discussed herein, may expand to engage and couple the head  28  to the handle  24 . In various embodiments, the locking member  254  may be fixed to the support member  232 . The support member  232  may be held or fixed within the handle assembly  24 , such as within a groove  262 . The support member  232 , therefore, may provide a solid base for engaging or moving the locking member  254  relative to the handle  24 . It is understood, however, that the support member  232  need not be a separate member from the wall assembly  50 . In various embodiments, the locking member  254  may be formed from a selected flexible material. 
     In various embodiments, the locking member  254  may include or be formed of a silicone. In various embodiments, the entire locking member  254  may be formed of silicone and/or may be formed of more than one material. THE locking member  254  may be formed of a material that sheds and/or is generally impervious to water. 
     The plunger  250  may move relative to the locking member  254  to allow the locking member  254  to expand and engage or couple the head and to contract the locking head  254  to allow disengagement or decoupling of the head  28 . As illustrated in  FIG. 12  and discussed further herein the plunger  250  may move to allow the locking member  254  to expand. In various embodiments, the locking member  254  may include a support ring or member  270 . The support ring  270  may include one or more indents or grooves  274  to engage or hold one or more projections  278  of the locking member  254 . Accordingly, the locking member  254  may include a locking or engaging portion  280  and a support or fixed portion  284  which may be fixed to the support ring  270  and/or the handle wall  50 . Thus, the locking member  254  may include selected portions, such as the flexible or locking portion  280 , which may move relative to other portions. 
     The locking portion  280  in the locked or engaged configuration, as illustrated in  FIG. 12 , may have a selected dimension  283 . The selected dimension  283  may be any appropriate dimension such as greater than about 2 centimeters (cm) to about 15 cm, including about 2 cm to about 8 cm, and further including about 3 cm to about 6 cm. The locking portion  280  may be sized to engage the fitment  88 , as illustrated in  FIG. 12 , to ensure that the head portion  28  remains engaged and secure during cleaning and use. 
     The mechanism  80  may further include a biasing member  290 . The biasing member  290  may include any appropriate mechanism, such as a coil spring. The biasing member  290  may bias the locking finger assembly  150  in a selected position, such as away from the ejector  220  and/or the locking member  254 . The biasing member  290  may engage the table  160  of the finger assembly  150  and/or another selected portion, such as the support  270  and/or the locking member  254 . Thus, the biasing member  290  may bias the mechanism  80  in a locked or connected configuration, wherein the plunger  250  is away from the locking member  254  and the locking member  254  is expanded to engage the head  28 . The biasing force of the biasing member  290 , however, may be overcome by movement of the control button  40 , generally in the direction of the arrow  138   a . The biasing member  290 , however, may bias the mechanism  80  generally in the direction of the arrow  138   b . This allows the mechanism  80  to be biased in a first configuration, such as a locked configuration, and this may be overcome with an actuation of the mechanism  80 , such as by the user, actuating the button  40 . 
     Turning reference to  FIG. 13 , a detailed engaging end view of the handle assembly  24  is illustrated. As illustrated, the projections  226  may be withdrawn relative to the handle wall  50  such that the projections  226  are substantially flush and/or withdrawn into the wall near the connection region  46 . Generally, the connection region  46  may include a distal or connection end wall  300 . When in use, the head  28  may be substantially held against the end wall  300  to assist in stabilizing the head  28  relative to the handle assembly  24 . 
     Turning reference to  FIGS. 14, 15, 16 and 17 , the head assembly  28  is illustrated in detail and alone. Generally, the head assembly  28  may be provided in any selected shape, but may include a substantially cylindrical or circular outer wall  310 . When the head assembly  28  is provided with the cylindrical or circular outer wall  310  it may include a selected diameter  314  that extends through a center  316  of the head assembly  28 . The diameter  314  may be any appropriate dimension, such as about 2 centimeters (cm) to about 20 cm, including about 5 cm to about 10 cm, and further including about 7 cm to about 8 cm. Further the head assembly  28  may include a height  320 . The height  320  may be any appropriate dimensions, such as about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm, including about 0.5 cm to about 5 cm, and further including about 1.2 cm to about 3 cm. Various dimensions may generally have a tolerance of about 0.01 millimeters to about 0.5 cm. It is understood, however, that the head  28  may be formed in appropriate shapes that may include selected maximum dimensions similar to those noted above. 
     Generally, the head assembly  28  includes the pad or cleaning portion  84  that is held or fixed relative to the fitment  88 . The connection of the pad  84  to the fitment  88  may be in any appropriate manner such as with an adhesive, welding, friction or interference fit, or the like. The fitment  88  may include a flange  228 , as discussed above, that is fixed (such as with an adhesive) to a top wall  344  of the pad  84 . 
     Further, the fitment  88  may generally be positioned in a bore or depression of the pad  84  defined by the internal wall  92 . The internal wall  92  may define the bore in which the fitment  88  is positioned. The internal wall  92  may define a dimension or diameter  96  that may be any appropriate diameter. For example, the diameter  96  may be 2 centimeters (cm) to about 15 cm, including about 2 cm to about 8 cm, and further including about 3 cm to about 6 cm. Generally, the fitment  88  may be substantially rigid while the cleaning or sponge portion  84  may be resilient, but includes some flexibility and/or abrasiveness. In various embodiment, for example, the fitment  88  may be adhered to the internal wall  92  of the sponge or pad portion  84 . The head  28  may therefore be engaged and disengaged from the engagement end  46  of the handle assembly  24 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 14-17 , the head  28  may be substantially annular including an annular ring or portion in which the fitment  88  is fixed. It is understood, therefore, that the top and bottom of the pad may be substantially identical to one another as may be a side view of the outer circular wall  310  of the pad  88 . The head  28 , therefore, may be substantially symmetrical on all sides, when looked at from a side view, as illustrated in  FIG. 18 . Further, the fitment  88  may be provided in any appropriate configuration, and may be formed integrally or as a single member with the sponge portion  84 . Accordingly, the head assembly  28  may also be substantially symmetrical when viewed from both the top and bottom view. 
     As discussed and illustrated above, the handle assembly  24  may be operated, such as with the control button  40 , via the mechanism  80  to engage and disengage the head  28  from the handle assembly  24 . This may allow the head  28  to be used for a selected period of time when engaged to the handle assembly  24  and then disengaged therefrom. Further, this may also allow the handle  24  to be used for a plurality of uses with a plurality of different heads  28 . Further, the fitment  88  may be selectively included or not included in the head assembly  28 , according to various embodiments. Nevertheless, the fitment  88  may also be provided substantially symmetrical to extend a selected distance into the pad portion  84 . In various embodiments, the pad assembly  24  may be substantially solid at a region opposite the engagement or the collar portion  258  of the head assembly  28 . The pad portion  84 , for example, as illustrated in phantom in  FIG. 16 , may extend over or past the internal wall  92  such that the pad portion  84  forms a substantially solid surface on a bottom or outside surface  340  of the pad  84 . The bottom surface  340  may be opposed to a top surface  344  which may be substantially near the engagement region  46  of the handle assembly  24 , when the head assembly  28  is engaged. It is understood, however, that the top and bottom is merely for clarity of the current discussion. 
     Returning reference to  FIG. 12  and with additional reference to  FIG. 19 , the operation of the assembly  20  will be described in detail. As discussed above, the cleaning assembly or assembly  20  may include a locked, also referred to as an engaged or coupled, position where the head  28  is fixed or held relative to the engaging portion  46  of the handle assembly  24 . The locked position includes the plunger  250  held in the up or biased position by the spring  290 , generally in the direction of arrow  138   b . The plunger assembly  250 , therefore, generally does not engage or press against the locking portion  254  in the locked position, as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . Thus, the locking member  254  is expanded in a generally relaxed configuration of the locking member  254 . As understood by one skilled in the art, the locking member  254  may be formed to elastically return to the locked or expended position as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . In the locked or engaged position, the locking fingers  180 - 186  of the locking finger assembly  150  are retracted into the handle assembly  24  such that the distal end  194  of the fingers  180 - 186  are substantially held by the projection  206  and generally on the surface  202 . The ejector  220  is also withdrawn into the handle  24 . Thus, in the locked position, the locking member  254  is generally relaxed into a locked position to engage the fitment  88 , such as including the flange  258 , of the head assembly  28 . 
     To disengage, also referred to as unlock, decouple, or unfixed, the head assembly  28  from the handle assembly  24  and/or prepare the handle assembly  24  for receiving a new head assembly  28 , the handle assembly may be moved into an unlocked position, as illustrated in  FIG. 19 . To move the handle assembly into the unlocked position, the control button  40  may be moved generally in the direction of arrow  138   a . Moving the control button  40  generally in the direction of arrow  138   a  moves the rod  110  and the plunger  250 , generally in the same direction. 
     Moving the plunger in the direction of arrow  138   a  pushes the plunger  250 , including a plunger or engaging end  340  into and/or onto an inner surface  344  of the locking member  254 . As discussed above, the locking member  254  may be formed of a flexible or pliable material and therefore the locking member  254  may be moved to an unrelaxed or contracted position such that the locking portion or region  259  is not able to engage the fitment  88 . The locking member  254 , therefore, may be disengaged from the head  28  and the head  28  may be free relative to the handle assembly  24 . 
     The locking portion  280  of the locking member  254  may have an unlocked or disengaged dimension  285 . The unlocked dimension may generally be smaller than an internal diameter  328  of the fitment  88 . Thus, the dimension  285  may generally be about 2 centimeters (cm) to about 15 cm, including about 2 cm to about 8 cm, and further including about 3 cm to about 6 cm. The dimensions may also vary about or selected to differ from the specific range by about 10% to about 200%. 
     When in the unlocked configuration, the rod  110  may move the fingers  150  also generally in the direction of arrow  138   a . The fingers may move along the ramp surface  202  and into engagement with the ejector  220 . The ejector  220  may, therefore, also generally move in the direction of arrow  138   a . The ejector legs or fingers  226  may then extend beyond the end surface or wall  300  and engage the fitment  88 , such as generally at the collar  258 . Movement of the projections  226  against the collar  258  may assist in removing the head  28  from the handle assembly  24 . 
     Therefore, the mechanism  80  may unlock and remove the head assembly  28  from the handle assembly  24 . The rod  110  may be moved to move the finger assembly  150  to move the end portions  194  along the ramp surface  202  to allow them to engage the ring or body  224  of the ejector  220 . Further, movement of the rod  110  moves the plunger  250  to flex the locking member  254  to an unlocked position, as illustrated in  FIG. 19 . Thus, the head  28  may be unlocked and the projections  226  may eject the head  28  from the handle assembly  24 . 
     Also, in the unlocked configuration, the end portions  194  may move along the ramp surface  202 . When moved to the selected or held position, the enlarged ends or surface  198  may then be held of engage the projection  206 . The finger assembly  150  may, therefore, be held in the unlocked or disengaged configuration to ease in removal of the head assembly  28  and a ready position for receiving a new head  28 . Also, the ejection projections  226  may extend from the end wall  300  in the disengaged or decoupled configuration. 
     To re-engage the head or to install a new head assembly on the handle assembly, the handle assembly  24  may be moved toward the head assembly  28  and/or the head assembly  28  may be moved towards the handle assembly  24 . For example, the head assembly  24  may be moved toward the handle assembly  24  generally in the direction of arrow  138   b . In various embodiments, however, the handle assembly  24  may be moved toward the head  28  in the direction of the arrow  138   a . Regardless, the collar  258  of the fitment  88  may engage the projections  226  of the ejector  220 . By continuing movement of the handle assembly  24  toward or closer to the head assembly  28 , the fitment  88  compresses or moves the ejector assembly  220  generally in the direction of the arrow  138   b , as illustrated in  FIG. 19 . Movement of the ejector assembly  220  in the direction of arrow  138   b  compresses or moves against the fingers  180 - 186 , such as the ends  194  thereof. The body  224  may also include a selected ramp surface  360  that assists in moving the ends  194  generally toward the plunger  250 , in a manner similar to the ramp surface  202 . 
     The movement of the ends  194  may disengage the proximal ends  198  of the end region  194  from the projection  206  from the wall  50 . When in the unlocked position, the locking fingers of the assembly  150  may be held due to the interaction of the end  198  of the end region  194  of the finger and the projection  206 . Compressing the fingers disengages the end  198  from the projection  206 . The ramp surface  360  assists in moving the fingers generally toward the plunger  250 , such as generally in the direction of arrow  364 . Thus, the holding or finger assembly  150  may also move in the direction of  138   b  and be assisted by the biasing member  290  in so doing. 
     Further, as discussed above, the plunger  250  is also held or fixed relative to the locking assembly or fingers  150  and may also move in the direction of arrow  138   b  once the fingers  180 - 186  are disconnected from the projection  206 . The biasing member  290  may, therefore, assist in moving the plunger  250 , also in the direction of arrow  138   b  to move the locking member  254  to the locked position or orientation, as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . 
     Accordingly, the biasing member  290  may assist in moving the plunger  250  and the finger assembly  150  generally to the locked position once the ejector  220  has moved the fingers  180 - 186  enough, such as generally in the direction of arrow  364 , to disengage the projection  206  from the end  198  of the end regions  194  of the fingers  180 - 186 . 
     The handle assembly  24 , therefore, may then be held in the locked position with the biasing member  290 , as discussed above. The ejector assembly  220 , therefore, may also assist in the ejection or removal of the head assembly  28  from the handle assembly  24  and/or the engagement of a head assembly  28  to the handle assembly  24 , as discussed above. 
     In addition to the above described embodiments, various alternative and/or additional features and/or embodiments may be included with the assembly  20 . Various features may include a connection with a handle assembly  424 . With reference to  FIGS. 20, 21, 22, and 23 , the handle assembly  424  is schematically illustrated. It is understood that the handle assembly  424  may include portions similar to those discussed above for the handle assembly  24  and only additions or differences may be described here. 
     Generally, the handle assembly  424  may include a rod  430  that extends or connects to an ejector assembly  434 . The ejector assembly may include one or more ejector legs such as a first ejector leg  436  and a second ejector leg  438 . The two ejector legs may extend from the rod  430  and partially or entirely encompass or surround a biasing member,  442 , such as a spring. The biasing member may hold the handle assembly  424  at a rest position, as illustrated in  FIG. 20 . 
     The handle assembly  424  may further include engagement fingers or tongs that may be biased in a locked or engaged position, as illustrated in  FIGS. 20 and 22 . The locking fingers may include a first locking finger  446  and a second locking finger  448 . The two locking fingers may engage a head assembly  452 , as illustrated in  FIG. 21 . The handle assembly  424  may be moved generally in the direction of arrow  456  toward a fitment  458  of the head assembly  452 . The two locking members  446 ,  448  may compress toward a central axis or center portion  462  to pass the fitment  458 , such as by engaging the fitment. Once a selected distance past the fitment  458 , the handle assembly  424  may return to a locked configuration, as illustrated in  FIG. 22 . A distal end  464  of the locking fingers  446 ,  448  may pass a portion of the fitment  458  and lockingly engage the fitment  458  in the locked position, as illustrated in  FIG. 22 . 
     The locking fingers  446 ,  448  may also be biased in the locked configuration or position, such as by a living hinge or living hinge portion  468  that may be formed between the two fingers  446 ,  448 . Accordingly, once the distal end  464  of the fingers  446 ,  448  extends past the fitment  458 , the living hinge or biasing portion  468  may bias the fingers  446 ,  448  in the coupled configuration. The distal ends  464  of the respective fingers  446 ,  448  may also include tapered or ramped portions  459  to assist in allowing the fingers  446 ,  448  to compress towards the central axis  462  to assist in insertion into the head  452 . In addition, an internal ramp surface  478 , similar to the ramp surface  202 , may engage the fingers  446 ,  448 . Also, exterior surfaces  446   a ,  448   a  of the respective fingers  446 ,  448  may assist in movement of the fingers for engaging and disengaging the fitment  452 . 
     Once the head  452  is used a selected amount, as discussed above, the head  452  may be ejected or removed from the handle assembly  424 . The rod  430  may be pressed generally in the direction of the arrow  456  to move the ejector assembly  434 , also generally in the direction of the arrow  456 . This may move or press against the fitment  458  of the head assembly  452  by the projections or legs  426 ,  438  and drive or force the head  452  away from the handle assembly  424 , as illustrated in  FIG. 24 . Thereafter, the fingers  446 ,  448  may compress again toward the center  462  to release the fitment  458  and the head assembly  452  from the handle assembly  424 . 
     Accordingly, the cleaning assembly  420  may include an alternative and/or additional features for engaging and disengaging a selected head, such as the head assembly  452 . As illustrated in  FIGS. 20-23 , the fitment  458  of the head assembly  452  may be engaged by a selected locking or engaging fingers or tabs, to assist in holding the head  452  relative to the handle assembly  424 . 
     Turning reference to  FIG. 24 , a handle assembly  624  is illustrated. The handle assembly  624  may include portions similar to those discussed above and/or additional or alternative portions, including those discussed further herein. It is understood, however, that the handle assembly  624  may include portions as discussed above and/or be incorporated with the handle  24  or other handles according to various embodiments, as understood by one skilled in the art. The handle assembly  624  may generally include a wall portion  630  in which a rod or actuation assembly  634  is positioned. The rod assembly  634  may be biased in a locked or holding position, as illustrated in  FIG. 24 . The rod  634  may generally include a first portion  638  that may be rigid or substantially rigid that extends to a second portion that is generally deflectable or deformable portion  642 . The rod  634 , including the two portions  638 ,  642 , may be moveable within the wall portion  630 . 
     The deformable portion  642  may include one or more fingers or legs  646  that may move relative to a central axis or region  650 . As illustrated in  FIG. 24 , the fingers  646  may be biased at a hinge or living hinge  654  relative to the first portion  638 . The fingers  646  may be biased into the locked position, as illustrated in  FIG. 24 , to engage a fitment  660 . The fitment  660  may include an engaging region that is engaged by the fingers  646 . The fitment  660  may be fixed to a head or form a portion of a head assembly  664 , similar to the head assembly  28 , as discussed above. The fitment  660  may extend a distance  668  above a surface  672  of a head portion  676  of the head assembly  664 . 
     In the engaged position, as illustrated in  FIG. 24 , the fitment  660  may be received at least partially within the wall  630  of the handle assembly  624 . Thus, the engaging portion or fingers  646  may be substantially entirely maintained within the wall portion  630  of the handle assembly  624  during an engaging and disengaging from the head assembly  664 . Further, the head portion  676  may be substantially solid and not include any recess or portion for receiving a part of the handle assembly  624 . 
     In various embodiments, as illustrated in  FIG. 25 , a handle assembly  724  is illustrated of a cleaning assembly  720 . The handle assembly  724  may be similar to the handle assembly  624 , as discussed above. The handle assembly  724 , therefore, may include the rod  634  may generally include the first portion  638  that may be rigid or substantially rigid that extends to the second portion that is generally deflectable or deformable portion  642 . The handle assembly  724 , however, may include a wall  730  that does not include a recess to receive a fitment. 
     A head assembly  740  may include a fitment  744  that is substantially flat or flush on a head portion  746  of the head assembly  740 . The head assembly  740  may include the head portion  746  that includes or defines an inner wall or bore  750 . 
     As discussed above, the finger  646  may be moved to engage the fitment  744  and be received at least partially within the recess or bore  750 . As discussed above the finger  646  may deflect a selected amount and include selected distal ramp or tapered portions  754  to assist in engaging and disengaging the fitment  744 . 
     Turning reference to  FIG. 26 , a cleaning or operation assembly  820  is illustrated including a handle assembly  824 . The handle assembly  824  may include portions similar to those discussed above, such as of the handle assembly  624  and the handle assembly  724 . The handle assembly  824  may include a wall  730  and the rod  634  that may generally include the first portion  638  that may be rigid or substantially rigid that extends to the second portion that is generally deflectable or deformable portion  642 . The handle assembly  824 , as discussed above, may include the finger  646  that may engage a fitment  830 . 
     The fitment  830  may be connected to a head portion  834  of a head assembly  838 . The head portion  834  may include or define a bore or internal wall  842  similar to the wall or bore  750 . The fingers  646  may receive to engage at the fitment within the bore, such as a selected distance  850  below or within a surface  854  of the head portion  834 . Thus, the handle assembly  824  may engage the head assembly  838  with the engaging fingers  642  substantially below an external surface  854  of the head portion  834 . 
     The handle assembly  624 ,  724 ,  824  may include portions similar to those discussed above and/or to each other. Each of the handle portions  624 ,  724 ,  824  may engage selected head assembly or portions, such as those discussed above for providing cleaning assemblies  620 ,  720 ,  820 , as discussed above. 
     Further, various head assemblies according to various embodiments may be provided that are similar or identical to those discussed above and/or include various additional and/or alternative portions. For example, as illustrated in  FIG. 27 , a head assembly  900  is illustrated. The head assembly  900  may include a fitment  904  that may be engaged with any appropriate engagement portion, including those discussed above. The head assembly  900  may further include a head or scrubbing portion  908 . 
     The head portion  908  may include or be formed of two portions such as a substantially solid or continuous portion  912  and an annular or open portion  916 . The two portions  912 ,  916  may be fixed together in any appropriate manner, such as with an appropriate adhesive, selected welding assembly, or the like. Regardless, the first portion  912  may be substantially continuous and solid relative to the second portion  916  which may include an internal bore or a passage  920 . The bore  920  may define an internal wall  922  and the bore  920  may provide a space or volume to assist in engaging the head assembly  900 , as discussed above. Accordingly, it is understood that the bore  920  need not pass through the entire head assembly or head portion  908 . However, a blind bore, such as the blind bore  920 , may be formed by including an entire bore through a first portion and fixing a second portion thereto, forming a partial bore through a selected head portion or member, or any other appropriate manner. 
     In various embodiments and/or in additional portions of various embodiments, the handle assembly  24  may be provided as multiple pieces along its length. For example, with reference to  FIG. 1 , the grasping portion  36  may be provided to decouple from the second portion  68 , such as generally at a decoupling or separating position that may be formed in a separation region  940 . In various embodiments, therefore, the elongated or non-grasping portion  68  may include substantially all of the control mechanism or mechanism  80  for operation of the engagement or coupling portion relative to the head assembly  28 . The grasping portion  36  may be removed from the second handle portion to allow for a shortened packaging or shipping assembly. The grasping portion  36  may generally provide additional length to the handle assembly  24 , but may not include the mechanism  80  or a portion of the mechanism  80 . 
     Thus, removal of the grasping portion  36  from the rod or handle portion  68  may allow for ease of disassembly or separation for transport and ease assembly by a user prior to use of the cleaning assembly  20 . Accordingly, it is understood that the cleaning assembly  20  may include the handle assembly  24  formed as a single member, such as with an elongated wall  50  and/or with a wall  50  that is separated along its length that may be assembled to provide a usable or use length of the handle assembly  24  by a final user. When making the handle assembly  24 , or according to any appropriate embodiment, as two pieces certain changes or variations may occur. For example, additional material may be added to the wand  24  at or near the separation region  940  to assist and/or ensure a solid and firm feeling connection. Further, the wand  24  may be straight and/or lack a curve at that separation region  940 . 
     In various embodiments, as illustrated in  FIGS. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33 , a head assembly  1028  is illustrated. The head assembly  1028  may include portions that are similar to the head assembly  28 , as discussed above. For example, the head assembly  1028  may include the fitment  88  that may be fixed to a selected surface or portion, such as a bore  1090  defined by a wall  1092 , similar to the bore and wall  92  discussed above. The wall  1092  may define an internal dimension, such as an internal diameter  1096  ( FIG. 34 ). For example, the diameter  1096  may be 2 centimeters (cm) to about 15 cm, including about 2 cm to about 8 cm, and further including about 3 cm to about 6 cm. The fitment  88  may include the same fitment portions and dimensions, as discussed above. For example, the fitment  88  may include the flange or collar  228 . The flange  228  maybe fixed to a pad or substrate  1084  of the head assembly and be formed or be a part of the fitment  88 . 
     The fitment  88  may include the similar dimensions and portions as discussed above. The fitment  88  may be sized to interconnect with a surface or wall  1344  of the substrate  1084  of the head assembly  1028 . Generally, the fitment  88  may be connected to the substrate  1084  in a manner substantially similar to that as discussed above to allow the head assembly  1028  to operate with the handle assembly  24  in the cleaning assembly  20  similar to the head assembly  28 . 
     The head assembly  1028  may include the substrate  1084  as a single unitary member and/or a plurality of portions including a first substrate portion  1084   a , a second substrate portion  1084   b , and a third substrate portion  1084   c . The three substrate portions  1084   a ,  1084   b ,  1084   c  may be formed together in a selected manner. The different substrate portions may include different materials and/or compounds. For example the second substrate portion  1084   b  may include a cleaning compound loaded thereon. It is understood that head assemblies according to any of the various embodiments may include a plurality of layers of substrate, as illustrated here. 
     Further, the head assembly  1028  may include a selected polygon configuration, such as a hexagon polygon configuration. As illustrated in  FIGS. 32 and 32 , the head assembly  1028  may include six sides such as a first side  1100 , a second side  1104 , a third side  1108 , a fourth  1112 , a fifth side  1116 , and a sixth side  1120 . The hexagon shape including the six sides is  1100 - 1120  may form an exterior perimeter of the head assembly  1028 . The sides  1100 - 1120  may be substantially flat over a height  1130  of the head assembly  1028 . 
     The sides  1100 - 1120  may all have an equal dimension such as a dimension  1134  that extends between the two adjacent vertices, such as a vertex  1136  and a vertex  1138  of the side  1100 . The height  1130  may be a height similar to the height  320 , as discussed above including about the 0.5 cm to about 10 cm, including about 0.5 cm to about 5 cm, and further including about 1.2 cm to about 3 cm. The dimension  668  may be about 2 cm to about 13 cm, including about 2 cm to about 5 cm, and further including about 3.5 cm to about 4 cm. 
     The head assembly  1028  may include a maximum dimension  1314  between opposing vertices of the head assembly  1028 . The dimension  1314  may be similar to the dimension  314  as discussed above including about 5 cm to about 25 cm, including about 5 cm to about 10 cm, and further including about 7 cm to about 8 cm. Accordingly, the head assembly  1028  may include the maximum dimension  1314  that is substantially identical to or similar to the diameter or maximum dimension  314  of the head assembly  28 . This may also allow the head assembly  1028  may also be packaged in a dimension similar or identical to the head assembly  28 . 
     The head assembly  1028  may include various portions that may be fixed together, as illustrated in  FIG. 28 . The various portions may include the fitment  88 , the substrate layer  1084   a , the substrate layer  1084   b , and the substrate layer  1084   c . Each of the layers may be adhered here together, such as with selected adhesives or other appropriate materials. Further, the substrate  1084  may be over molded onto the fitment  88  of the selected embodiment. Each of the three layers may be formed separately and unified into a single member during a selected production process. Nevertheless, it is understood that the substrate  1084  may also be formed as a single unitary member that may be formed in the selected shape and/or loaded with a selected material. 
     As illustrated in the figures, the regular polygon shape of the head assembly  1028  may allow the views from sides of the head assembly to be substantially identical when looking at either a face, as illustrated in  FIG. 31 , or a vertex  1138 , as illustrated in  FIG. 30 . It is understood, however, that the shape of the head assembly  1028  may be a non-regular polygon such that one or more of the sides, such as the side  1100 , may have a dimension greater than the other sides. Further, it is understood that the head assembly  1028  may include other polygon shapes such as pentagons, octagons, or the like. The hexagonal polygon is merely exemplary of a polygon shape of which the substrate  1084  may be formed. Nevertheless the head assembly  1028  may be connected with the handle assembly  24  to form the cleaning assembly  20  as discussed above. 
     With reference to  FIG. 34  and  FIG. 35 , the pad  1084  is illustrated without the fitment  88 . The pad  1084  may be identical to the pad  1084  as discussed above, including the internal wall  1092  having the diameter  1096  and sides  1100 - 1120 . The pad  1084  may further include the top surface  1344  and the bottom surface  1345 . Thus, the pad  1084  may be provided as the pad  1084  for the head assembly  1028 . It is understood, therefore, that the pad  1084  maybe provided without the fitment  88 . It is understood that an alternative fitment or connection portion be provide and/or no fitment for connected to the handle  24 . Further, the pad  1084  may have a top plan view design as illustrated in  FIG. 34  and a bottom plan view design as illustrated in  FIG. 35  with a face side elevation views as illustrated in  FIG. 36  (similar to  FIG. 31 ) and a vertex side elevation view as illustrated in  FIG. 37  (similar to  FIG. 30 ). 
     The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure. 
     Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail. 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed. 
     When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.