Scrubber and Cleaning Fluid Dispenser Assembly

Abstract

A dispenser assembly includes an elongated container with a shoulder configured to interface with a scrubbing assembly. The scrubbing assembly includes a support structure from which a deformable tab extends. The deformable tab is configured to cooperatively engage a recess in the container. During removal of the scrubber assembly, the deformable tab is deformed, thus aiding in the removal of the scrubber assembly from the elongated container.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Aspects of the present invention are illustrated by way of example and not limited in the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements.

FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a dispenser assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric view of a removable scrubber assembly of the dispenser assembly of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric view of the support structure of the scrubber assembly of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view along line 4-4 of the support structure of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of the dispenser assembly of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 illustrates a top plan view of the dispenser assembly of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view along line 7-7 of the dispenser assembly of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view the removable scrubber assembly of FIG. 2, showing the deflection of the hinged tab.

Claims

1. A sponge system, comprising: a base, the base having a first side and a second side;a deformable hinged tab, the hinged tab extending from the first side of the base; anda scrubbing surface attached to the second side of the base.

2. Tile sponge system of claim 1, wherein the base includes a wall extending from the first side of the base, the wall including a first lip and a second lip.

3. The sponge system of claim 2, wherein the wall extends from a perimeter of the base, the perimeter having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge, wherein the wall extends along the first edge, the second edge and the third edge.

4. The sponge system of claim 3, wherein the first lip extends inwardly.

5. The sponge system of claim 4, wherein the wall includes a scraper.

6. The sponge system of claim 1, wherein the scrubbing surface is a sponge.

7. A cleaning system, comprising: a container configured to hold a cleaning fluid, the container having a first end and a second end, the second end including a shoulder with a sealing surface and a recess;a base having a first side and a second side, the first side including a first surface configured to mate to the sealing surface of the insert;a deformable tab, the deformable tab extending from the first side of the base, the deformable tab configured to interface with the recess on the shoulder; anda sponge, the sponge connected to the second side of the base.

8. The cleaning system of claim 7, wherein the deformable tab comprises a hinged tab.

9. The cleaning system of claim 8, wherein the based includes a wall extending from the first side of the base along a portion of a perimeter, the wall having a first lip and a second lip, wherein the shoulder of the container is configured to be inserted between the first and second lips and the first surface of the base.

10. The cleaning system of claim 9, wherein the base includes a scraper.

11. The cleaning system of claim 10, wherein the cleaning system further comprises a cap engagable with an inlet of the container.

12. The cleaning system of claim 7, wherein the sponge includes a scrubbing layer.

13. The cleaning system of claim 7, wherein the container is elongated and the container includes a depression configured to aid in the gripping of the container.

14. A sponge apparatus, comprising: a base have a first side and a second side;a deformable tab extending from the first side of the base; anda sponge mounted on the second side of the base.

15. The sponge apparatus of claim 14, wherein the sponge comprises a scrubbing layer.

16. The sponge apparatus of claim 14, further comprising a wall extending from the first side of the base, the wall positioned at the perimeter of the base.

17. The sponge apparatus of claim 16, wherein the wall includes a first lip, the first lip configured, in operation, to hold the sponge apparatus in an installed position.

18. The sponge apparatus of claim 17, wherein the wall includes a second lip, the second lip configured, in operation, to hold the sponge apparatus in the installed position, the second lip being positioned opposite the first lip.

19. The sponge apparatus of claim 18, wherein the deformable tab is supported by an effective amount of glue.