Abstract:
A device for assisting in the cleaning of reusable cloth diapers comprises a molded plastic frame which rests on an interior perimeter of a toilet bowl. The frame comprises a universal design such that it fits on both round and oval bowls. A plurality of adjustable spring clips holds and supports the soiled diaper in a taut and stretched configuration. With the device and diaper in place, the diaper may be rinsed off. When finished, the toilet is flushed and the device is removed, folded, and stored in a supplied storage case.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present invention was first described in a notarized Official Record of Invention on Jun. 9, 2009, that is on file at the offices of Montgomery Patent and Design, LLC, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to diaper cleaning devices, and more particularly, to a device for assisting in the cleaning of reusable cloth diapers comprising a molded plastic frame which rests on an interior perimeter of a toilet bowl. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Many parents have recently turned away from the use of disposable diapers and have returned to the use of cloth diapers. Aside from the huge environmental impact disposable diapers make in our landfills, there are many other reasons for the use of cloth diapers. These include lower overall cost, cooler to wear in hot weather, and better care of sensitive skin on the child. However, the primary difficulty associated with the use of cloth diapers is the necessity to pre-clean them to remove solid waste before washing the diaper in a tub by hand or in a washing machine. Many parents and care providers use a diaper sprayer, which attaches to the incoming water line on a toilet and allows the user to rinse solids off of the diaper and right into the toilet bowl for flushing. Unfortunately, this process can be overbearing and cumbersome, seemingly requiring the use of three hands to clean the diaper given the need to hold the diaper in a spread and taut position and utilize the sprayer. This problem is even more pronounced with diapers that have sewn-in elastic which needs to be stretched out for proper cleaning. Additionally, the spray from the diaper sprayer often misses or over sprays the diaper causing a mess which must be cleaned up after each use. 
     Various attempts have been made to solve the problems associated with cleaning reusable cloth diapers. One (1) example of these solutions provides a planar cleaning surface which mount to a toilet and a hand held scraper, as seen in U.S. Pat. No. 1,239,176, issued in the name of Gilbert. Other solutions include devices which provide slots or rollers intended to ring out the soiled diaper. Examples of these devices can be seen in U.S. Pat. No. 2,473,852, issued in the name of Berry; U.S. Pat. No. 2,928,270, issued in the name of Olson; U.S. Pat. No. 3,611,758, issued in the name of Miller et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,050,408, issued in the name of Toupin et al. 
     Another solution includes a net holder which is suspended within a toilet to hold a soiled diaper for washing, as can be seen by example in U.S. Pat. No. 3,860,971, issued in the name of Dirks. Still another solution includes an open face shell which is supported by the rim of a toilet having a hanger from which a soiled diaper is suspended for washing, as can be seen by example in U.S. Pat. No. 3,308,640. 
     While these devices may accomplish their specific intended purpose, each suffers from one (1) or more disadvantage or deficiency with respect to design, function, or effectiveness. Accordingly, there exists a need for a means by which cloth diapers can be pre-cleaned in a toilet without the disadvantages as described above. The development of the present invention substantially departs from the conventional solutions and in doing so fulfills this need. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the current lack and inherent problems in the art, the inventor has recognized the need for a novel device for washing or otherwise pre-cleaning a soiled reusable cloth diaper and thus, the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned disadvantages and provide for this need. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a device which enables the user to easily remove solid waste matter from the diaper and conveniently dispose of the waste with a toilet. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a device which securely retains the diaper in an open and spread position for effective cleaning. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a device which prevents overspray from contacting other bathroom surfaces. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which effectively mounts to the rim of the toilet during use. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which is adapted for use with toilets of various sizes, shapes, and makes. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which is collapsible for convenient storage upon a support base. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which enables the user to use both hands for cleaning the soiled diaper. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which is simple and intuitive to use with little to no training. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which is durable and economical to manufacture. 
     One (1) or more of these and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing a diaper cleaning device comprising a generally flat base panel for supporting a soiled diaper in a generally vertical and outstretched configuration. The base panel including an upper edge portion, a lower edge portion, and a first side edge portion, and an opposing second side edge portion. A plurality of spring clips are provided and attached to the base panel for securing the soiled diaper in said configuration. A curved first side panel including a first hinged end is hingedly attached to the base panel first side edge portion for shielding an over spray of water and a curved second side panel including a second hinged end is hingedly attached to the base panel second side edge portion also for shielding the over spray of water. A semi-circular lid is provided and hingedly attached to the base panel upper edge portion. A generally flat bottom panel is provided and perpendicularly affixed to the base panel lower edge portion and a semi-circular lower portion is affixed to a lower end of the base panel and a perimeter of the bottom panel to define a receptacle for collecting an amount of waste water. A funnel is disposed at an intermediate location on the bottom panel for channeling the waste water into a toilet. A pair of footings are also provided and adjustably attached to a bottom surface of the bottom panel for bracing the device to a toilet rim portion. The two (2) footings each include a clamping means for clamping the footings to the toilet rim portion. 
     In at least one (1) embodiment of the device, the device comprises an open state and a closed state. The open state is achieved with the pair of side panels and the lid are in a hingedly open position for use of the device and the closed state is achieved when the pair of side panels and the lid are in a hingedly closed position for storage of the device. 
     Furthermore, the described features and advantages of the invention may be combined in various manners and embodiments as one skilled in the relevant art will recognize. The invention can be practiced without one (1) or more of the features and advantages described in a particular embodiment. 
     Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. 
    
    
     
       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 an environmental view of a cloth diaper cleaning device  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the cloth diaper cleaning device  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a front perspective view of the cloth diaper cleaning device  10  depicted with a lid  20  in an open state, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a front perspective view of the cloth diaper cleaning device  10  depicted in an open state, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5   a  is a close-up view of a second upper channel  56 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5   b  is a section view of the second upper channel  56  taken along line A-A of  FIG. 5   a , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5   c  is another section view of the second upper channel  56  taken along line B-B of  FIG. 5   a , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   a  is a rear perspective view of the cloth diaper cleaning device  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   b  is a close-up perspective view of an attachment means for a footing  100 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   c  is a section view of the footing  100  taken along section line C-C of  FIG. 3 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the cloth diaper cleaning device  10  depicted in a base  110 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
         
         
           
               10  cloth diaper cleaning device 
               15  toilet 
               16  toilet rim 
               17  diaper 
               20  lid 
               22  lid hinge 
               24  handle 
               25  lid fastener 
               30  first side panel 
               31  first side panel handle 
               32  first side panel fastener 
               35  second side panel 
               36  second side panel handle 
               37  second side panel fastener 
               38  panel hinge 
               40  base panel 
               50  first upper clip 
               51  first upper groove 
               55  second upper clip 
               56  second upper groove 
               57  secondary channel 
               60  first lower clip 
               61  first lower groove 
               65  second lower clip 
               66  second lower groove 
               67  ball joint 
               68  clip hinge 
               69  first jaw 
               70  second jaw 
               71  first actuator 
               72  second actuator 
               73  clip post 
               75  lower portion 
               76  bottom panel 
               80  funnel portion 
               85  funnel opening 
               90  indicia 
               100  footing 
               105  anti-skid means 
               106  wall 
               107  clip 
               108  track 
               109  clip fastener 
               110  base 
               111  base footing 
               112  base interior 
               113  apertures 
           
         
       
    
     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 7 . 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 diaper cleaning device (herein described as the “device”)  10 , which provides a means for assisting in the cleaning of diapers  17 . The device  10  is particularly suited for cleaning cloth diapers. The device  10  is preferably utilized with a common spray mechanism which attaches to a toilet  15  or a sink for spraying soiled diapers  17  previous to washing. The device  10  comprises a lid  20 , a first side panel  30 , a second side panel  35 , a plurality of diaper  17  attachment means, a bottom panel  76 , a funnel portion  80 , and a base  110 . In use, the device  10  is positioned on a toilet rim portion  16 , thereby enabling a soiled diaper  17  to be secured and suspended on the device  10  at an inner intermediate portion  40  for initial cleaning. The device  10  is preferably fabricated from a molded plastic, yet other materials such as metal or the like and may be utilized without limiting the scope of the device  10 . The device  10  may also be fabricated in a variety of colors and patterns to correspond to various décor. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , an environmental view of the device  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. In use, the device  10  is positioned superjacent to a toilet  15  preferably on the toilet rim  16 . The device  10  comprises a universal design that which may be utilized on both oval-shaped and round-shaped toilets  15 . The device  10  comprises an adjustable attachment means for diapers  17 , thereby enabling various sizes to be utilized thereon. When the soiled waste matter is rinsed off the diaper  17 , the waste is distributed into the toilet  15  for subsequent dispensing. The device  10  is conveniently stored in a desired location after use via a base  110  (see  FIG. 7 ). 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a front perspective view of the device  10  and  FIG. 3 , another front perspective of the device  10  depicting the lid  20  in an open state, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. An upper portion of the device  10  comprises a lid  20 , thereby enabling the device  10  to be fastened in a closed position, unfastened in an open position, and to be transported to a desired location. The lid  20  comprises a semi-circular form and an upper horizontal surface comprises a handle  24 , thereby enabling a user to grasp the handle  24  for transporting the device  10 . The handle  24  comprises a “U”-shaped form which is preferably integrally molded into the lid  20 , yet other attachment means may be provided such as, but not limited to: welding, adhesives, fasteners, or the like. 
     A front surface of the lid  20 , perpendicular to the handle  24 , comprises a lid fastener  25  enabling the fastening and unfastening thereof. The lid fastener  25  is preferably a magnetic fastener which engages and disengages a first side panel fastener  31  and a second side panel fastener  37 , which are also preferably magnetic fasteners, yet other fastening means may be utilized without limiting the scope of the device  10 . The first side panel fastener  31  and the second side panel fastener  37  are located on an upper inner portion of a first side panel  30  and a second side panel  35 , respectively. In use, the handle  24  is lifted and the lid fastener  25  disengages from the side panel fasteners  32 ,  37  and the lid  20  pivots about a fixed axis of rotation via a pair of lid hinges  22  to an open state. The lid hinges  22  are located on inner portions of the lid  20  and connect the lid  20  to a base panel  40  (see  FIG. 4 ). 
     Below the lid  20  at a front position are a first side panel  30  and a second side panel  35  which enable an internal portion of the device  10  to be accessed. A front portion of the first side panel  30  comprises a circular first side panel handle  31  and a front portion of the second side panel  35  comprises a circular second side panel handle  36 , thereby enabling a user to grasp the panel handles  31 ,  36  and open the panels  30 ,  35 . The panel handles  31 ,  36  are located at an intermediate position of each corresponding panel  30 ,  35  and are positioned parallel to each other. The panel handles  31 ,  36  are attached to the corresponding panel  30 ,  35  via a fastening means such as, but not limited to: integral molding, welding, fasteners, or the like. 
     A front portion of each panel  30 ,  35  also comprises a portion dedicated to indicia  90  providing script or logos based upon a user&#39;s preference and may include images such as, but not limited to, sports names and logos, personal names, symbols, pictures having a variety of colors and patterns to further customize and personalize the device  10 . Although illustrated herein as being located on a front surface of each panel  30 ,  35 , the indicia  90  may be positioned on other portions of the device  10  without limiting the scope of the device  10 . 
     Beneath each panel  30 ,  35  is an arcuate lower portion  75  connecting the upper portion of the device  10  to the funnel portion  80  and creating a barrier to contain water and direct run-off into the funnel portion  80  (see  FIG. 6 ). The lower portion  75  is integrally molded to the funnel portion  80 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , another front perspective view of the device  10  depicted in an open state, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. Each panel  30 ,  35  comprises an arcuate shape, thereby providing a barrier to over-spray or splash-back which may occur during the cleaning process of a soiled diaper  17 . In use, the panels  30 ,  35  are positioned in the open state by grasping and pulling the panel handles  31 ,  36  which rotates the panels  30 ,  35  outwardly via a plurality of panel hinges  38 . The panel hinges  38  are located on an interior portion of the device  10  and connect each panel to the base panel  40 . Each side panel  30 ,  35  may be in an open or closed state during cleaning as desired by the user. 
     With the side panels  30 ,  35  in the open state, a user may access the base panel  40  for attaching a diaper  17  thereto. The rectangular base panel  40  comprises a first upper groove  51 , a second upper groove  56 , a first lower groove  61 , and a second lower groove  66  which enable a first upper clip  50 , a second upper clip  55 , a first lower clip  60 , and a second lower clip  65  to be attached in a desired location to pull the diaper taut. Each groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  comprises alternating circular and linear cut-outs which enable each clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  to slidably engage the desired location. Each groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  also comprises a secondary channel  57  disposed behind the groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  between front and rear layers of the base panel  40 ; which enables the clips  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  to be routed to a desired vertical or horizontal position in a secured manner (see  FIG. 5   a ). The first upper groove  51  and the second upper groove  56  provide a horizontal positioning means to a respective first upper clip  50  and second upper clip  55  and provides an attachment means to an upper portion of the diaper  17 . The upper clips  50 ,  55  may be positioned in one (1) of two (2) positions via sliding the upper clips  50 ,  55  to a desired position (also see  FIG. 5 ). The first lower groove  61  and second lower groove  66  provide a “U”-shaped channel which provides a plurality of positions for the lower clips  60 ,  65  which are slid into a desired position based on the size of the diaper  17 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5   a , a close-up view of a second upper groove  56 ,  FIG. 5   b , a section view of the second upper groove  56  taken along section line A-A of  FIG. 5   a , and  FIG. 5   c , a section view of the second upper groove  56  taken along section line B-B of  FIG. 5   a , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed.  FIGS. 5   a  through  5   c  depict various views of a second upper clip  55  and a second upper groove  56  for illustration purposes only, it is known that the same features depicted herein may be applied to each groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  and each clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  without limiting the scope of the device  10 . Each of the clips  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  comprises a conventional spring-actuated fastening means having a clip hinge  68 , a first jaw  69 , a second jaw  70 , a first actuator  71 , a second actuator  72 , and a clip post  73  and are fabricated from materials such as, but not limited to: plastic, metal, wood, or the like. The second actuator  72  is depressed inwardly toward the first actuator  71  to pivot the clip hinge  68  and concurrently open the first jaw  69  and second jaw  70  for positioning of the diaper  17  between the jaws  69 ,  70 . The jaws  69 ,  70  close down on the diaper  17  via releasing the second actuator  72 . This means of fastening the diaper  17  to a clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  is repeated until the diaper is secured within all the clips  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65 . A rear surface of the first actuator  71  on each clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  comprises the integrally molded clip post  73  which further comprises an integrally molded ball joint  67 . The post clip  73  protrudes from the respective groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  and the ball joint  67  sets within the secondary channel  57 . The secondary channel  57  is slightly offset from each groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  to enable the ball joint  67  to travel within the secondary channel  57 . The user grasps the clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  and slidably engages the ball joint  67  into a desired secondary channel  57  position. The ball joint  67  may engage with a circular portion of the secondary channel  57  to enable the clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  to rotate to a desired orientation which positions the jaws  69 ,  70  parallel to the diaper  17 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 6   a , a rear perspective view of the device  10  and  FIG. 6   b , a close-up perspective view of the attachment means for the footing  100  and  FIG. 6   c , a section view of the footing  100  taken along section line C-C of  FIG. 3 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. A bottom panel  76  of the device  10  comprises a funnel portion  80  which enables the run-off soiled material to exit the device  10  into the toilet  15  via a funnel opening  85 . The funnel portion  80  is located on an intermediate location of the bottom panel  76  of the device  10  and is attached via conventional integral molding techniques. In use, when the device  10  is positioned on the toilet rim  16 , the funnel portion  80  is positioned inside of the bowl portion of the toilet  15 . 
     The bottom panel  76  of the device  10  also comprises a pair of footings  100  which angle the device  10  toward the tank portion of the toilet  15 . Each footing  100  is slightly inclined to slant the device  10  which enables the water from the spraying and cleaning process to descend into the toilet  15  for conventional flushing. Each footing  100  comprises an anti-skid means  105  on a bottom surface, thereby prohibiting the device  10  from toppling off the toilet rim  16  while in use. The anti-skid means  105  creates friction between the device  10  and the toilet rim  16  and preferably comprises a rubber coating, but other materials and coatings may be incorporated without limiting the scope of the device  10 . Each footing  100  also comprises a wall portion  106  and a clip  107  located on opposing sides surfaces of the footing  100  for stabilizing the device  10  on the toilet rim  16 . The wall  106  and clip  107  each comprise the anti-skid means  105  on inner surfaces thereof, thereby creating friction between the wall  106  or clip  107  and the toilet rim  16 . The wall  106  is an integrally molded downward extension of the footing  100 . In use, the wall  106  is positioned against an inner side surface of the toilet rim  16 . The clip  107  is attached to a side surface of the footing  100  opposing the wall  106  via a clip fastener  109  which comprises a threaded knob, yet other fastening means may be utilized without limiting the scope of the device  10 . The clip  107  is horizontally adjustable, thereby enabling a universal fitting means to various toilet rims  16 . In use, the clip  107  is positioned against an outer side surface of the toilet rim  16  at a desired width to engage the toilet rim  16 . The user loosens the clip fastener  109  to move the clip  107  inwardly or outwardly to a desired width to engage the toilet rim  16  and then tightens the clip fastener  109  to secure the clip  107  into position. The clip  107  is preferably a conventional compression clip comprising a substantially “U”-shape further comprising a free end and an attached end attached to the side surface of the footing  100  and is positioned at a lower side surface thereof. As the retaining and receiving portion of the device  10  is placed on the toilet rim  16  the free end deflects toward the affixed end placing a compressive friction force upon the rim  16 . The clip  107  is fabricated from materials such as, but not limited to: plastic, metal, or the like. 
     Each footing  100  is removably adjustable to the bottom panel  76  of the device  10  via a pair of tracks  108 . Each track  108  is “L”-shaped and integrally molded to the bottom panel  76 , thereby enabling a user to adjust each footing  100  to correspond to various toilet  15  dimensions. The tracks  108  are spaced apart from each other at a width identical to the width of the footing  100 , thereby enabling insertion therein. Each footing  100  comprises a “T”-shaped upper portion which slidably engages the track  108  to a desired position. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 7 , a perspective view of the device  10  depicting placement in a base  110 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The device  10  comprises a base  110  for providing a stabilizing means and storage means to the device  10  when not in use. The base  110  comprises a semi-circular shape which mimics the shape of the device  10 , thereby enabling an interference fit within a base interior portion  112 . The base  110  comprises a base footing  111  which encompasses an outer perimeter thereof, providing a stabilizing means. The base  110  also comprises a plurality of apertures  113  on a rear surface for providing a ventilation means to the base  110  for drying of the device  10  after use. The base  110  is fabricated from materials such as, but not limited to: plastic, metal, or the like and is available in a variety of colors and patterns that which correspond to the device  10 . 
     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. After initial purchase or acquisition of the device  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIGS. 1 through 7 . 
     The method of installing and utilizing the device  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: acquiring the device  10 ; removing the device  10  from the base  110  by lifting the device  10  via the handle  24  in an upward direction; positioning the bottom panel  76  on the toilet rim  16  with the each footing  100  parallel to the toilet rim  16  and with the wall  106  positioned against the inner side surface of the toilet rim  16  and the clip  107  positioned against the outer side surface of the toilet rim  16 , thereby angling the device  10 ; adjusting the clip  107  via the clip fastener  109  to a desired position; lifting the lid  20  upwardly, thereby releasing the lid fastener  25  from the panel fasteners  32 ,  37  and pivoting the lid hinges  22 ; opening the side panels  30 ,  35  by grasping each corresponding panel handle  31 ,  36  and pivoting the panel hinges  38 ; attaching a soiled diaper  17  on the intermediate portion  40  by fastening each corner of the soiled diaper  17  to a corresponding clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65 ; repositioning each clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  to a desired position to pull the diaper  17  taut by moving each clip  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65  in a corresponding groove  51 ,  56 ,  61 ,  66  with the ball joint  67  engaged within the secondary channel  57 ; depressing the second actuator  72  toward the first actuator  71  to open the jaws  69 ,  70  and pivoting the clip hinge  68 ; positioning a desired corner of the soiled diaper between the jaws  69 ,  70  and releasing the actuators  71 ,  72 , thereby closing the jaws  69 ,  70 ; repeating the abovementioned clipping process for each desired corner of the soiled diaper  17 , thereby suspending the diaper  17  against the base panel  40 ; spraying or cleaning the soiled diaper  17  in a conventional manner and enabling the run-off to exit the device  10  by traveling downwardly through the funnel  80  and into the toilet  15  via the funnel opening  85 ; removing the diaper  17  from the device  10  by unfastening from the clips  50 ,  55 ,  60 ,  65 ; cleaning the interior portion of the device  10 ; repeating the abovementioned processes as necessary; closing the side panels  30 , and lid  20  when cleaning is complete; positioning the device  10  into the base  110 ; utilizing the device  10  as necessary; and, thoroughly cleaning soiled cloth diapers in a manner which is quick, easy and effective. 
     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 to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, 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.