Abstract:
A cleaning device for cleaning a number of hard to reach places with less difficulty. The cleaning device includes a cleaning device that comprises a handle member. The handle member comprises an elongated shaft that includes a first end and a second end. The handle member also includes threads positioned adjacent to the first end. The inventive device also includes plurality of heads. Each of the heads is removably coupled to the threads of the handle member.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to cleaning devices and more particularly pertains to a new cleaning device for cleaning a number of hard to reach places with less difficulty. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     The use of cleaning devices is known in the prior art. More specifically, cleaning devices heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements. 
     Known prior art includes U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,466,152; 4,433,931; 5,551,115; 5,502,862; 2,705,336; and U.S. Pat. No. Des. 356,444. 
     While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a new cleaning device. The inventive device includes a cleaning device that comprises a handle member. The handle member comprises an elongated shaft that includes a first end and a second end. The handle member also includes threads positioned adjacent to the first end. The inventive device also includes plurality of heads. Each of the heads is removably coupled to the threads of the handle member. 
     In these respects, the cleaning device according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of cleaning a number of hard to reach places with less difficulty. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of cleaning devices now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new cleaning device construction wherein the same can be utilized for cleaning a number of hard to reach places with less difficulty. 
     The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new cleaning device apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the cleaning devices mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new cleaning device which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art cleaning devices, either alone or in any combination thereof. 
     To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a cleaning device that comprises a handle member. The handle member comprises an elongated shaft that includes a first end and a second end. The handle member also includes threads positioned adjacent to the first end. The inventive device also includes plurality of heads. Each of the heads is removably coupled to the threads of the handle member. 
     There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. 
     In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new cleaning device apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the cleaning devices mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new cleaning device which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art cleaning devices, either alone or in any combination thereof. 
     It is another object of the present invention to provide a new cleaning device which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new cleaning device which is of a durable and reliable construction. 
     An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning device which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such cleaning device economically available to the buying public. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning device which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith. 
     Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning device for cleaning a number of hard to reach places with less difficulty. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning device which includes a cleaning device that comprises a handle member. The handle member comprises an elongated shaft that includes a first end and a second end. The handle member also includes threads positioned adjacent to the first end. The inventive device also includes plurality of heads. Each of the heads is removably coupled to the threads of the handle member. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning device allows people to clean tubs, toilets and rooms without the discomfort of having to bend down. 
     Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning device that allows individuals with disabilities to be able to clean their homes more easily. 
     These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
     FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a new cleaning device according to the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of the present invention. 
     FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the present invention. 
     FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention taken along line  4 — 4 . 
     FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the present invention. 
     FIG. 6 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of the present invention. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new cleaning device embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral  10  will be described. 
     As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6, the cleaning device  10  generally comprises a cleaning device. The cleaning device is comprised of a handle member  12 . The handle member  12  is comprised of an elongated shaft  14  that includes a first end  16  and a second end  18 . The handle member includes threads  20  positioned generally adjacent to the first end  16 . The handle member  12  may be made of any substantially rigid material such as wood, plastic or metal. 
     The cleaning device may also include a grip portion  22 . The grip portion  22  is securably attached to the handle member  12  and positioned generally adjacent to the second end  18  of the handle member  12 . The grip portion  22  has a length equal to half the length of the handle member  12 . The grip portion may be comprised of a resiliently flexible material such as rubber. 
     To facilitate cleaning there are a plurality of heads  30 . Each of the heads  30  includes a top portion  32  and a bottom portion  34  integrally coupled together. The top portion  32  is comprised of boss  36 . The boss  36  includes a bore  38 . The bore  36  includes a threaded inner side wall  39  such that the first end  16  of the handle member  12  may be removably extended into and coupled to the boss  36 . 
     The top portion  32  also includes a saddle  40 . The saddle  40  has a shape such that it pivotably receives the boss  36 . The saddle  40  includes an open side  42  for exposing the bore  38  in the boss  36 . There are a couple flanges attached to an outer surface  44  of the saddle  40 . The flanges allow a user to hold on to the top portion  32  and the boss  36  in order to thread the handle member  12  into the boss  36 . 
     A rod  50  that includes a first end  52  and a second end  54  is integrally coupled to and extends outwardly away from the outer surface  44  of the saddle member  40 . The rod  50  extends away from the open side  42  of the saddle  40 . 
     The bottom portion  34  is comprised of a plurality of cleaning members coupled to the rod  50 . A first of the heads  30  includes an absorbent member  56 . The absorbent member  56  is comprised of a plate  58  that includes an upper surface  60 , a lower surface  61  and a peripheral edge  62 . 
     The second end  54  of the rod  50  is integrally coupled to a central portion of the upper surface  60  of the plate  58 . The plate  58  is orientated generally perpendicular to the rod  50 . There is a covering portion  63  that is integrally coupled to and extends away from the plate  58 . The covering portion  63  may be comprised of any absorbent material such as a sponge material. There can be a plurality of abrasive members integrally coupled to the covering portion  63 . 
     A second of the heads  30  includes a scrubbing member  64 . The scrubbing member  64  includes loop portion  65  integrally coupled to and extending away from the second end  54  of the rod  50 . The loop portion  65  generally lies in a plane extending generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod  50 . There are a plurality of filaments  66  integrally coupled to and extending away from the loop portion  65 . The plurality of filaments  66  are comprised of a resiliently flexible material such as nylon or plastic. 
     A third of the heads  30  includes a dusting member  67 . The dusting member  67  includes a collar  68 . The collar  68  includes a first side  69  and a second side  70 . The second end  54  of the rod  50  is integrally coupled to a central portion of the second side  70  of the collar  68 . A plurality of dusting members  71  is securably attached to and extending away from the first side  69  of the collar. Each of the dusting members  71  comprises a feather. Other materials may also be used such as a synthetic cloth or fabric material. 
     In use, each of the heads  30  is interchangeable. All the user must do is unthread one of the heads  30  from the handle member  12  and thread on a new head  30 . The ability to interchange heads  30  allows users the ability to clean a wide variety of areas and things. 
     As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. 
     With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
     Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.