Patent Application
20220183454
The present invention relates generally to the field of cleaning devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cleaning brush designed to assist truck owners or other users in cleaning the bed of their truck in a quick, easy and efficient manner. The truck bed cleaning brush tool comprises a long handle with a detachable bristle brush. The brush part is S-shaped and allows a user to clean within the grooves of their truck bed liner. The structure of the truck bed cleaning brush tool offers an easy method of cleaning a truck bed liner and preventing the liner from becoming stained, foul-smelling, discolored or deteriorated due to lack of cleaning. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, truck owners transport a variety of items and materials in their truck bed, such as sod, dirt, rocks, etc. While transporting these items, material such as dirt, sod, etc., can get stuck to the bed liner, thereby making the truck bed dirty. The materials stuck to the bed liner surface may be difficult to remove using standard cleaning methods. Further, if the dirt and dust is retained on the bed liner for an extended period of time, the bed liner may become stained and discolored. Also, due to lack of proper cleaning, the bed liner may be foul-smelling.
Typically, conventional hoses are used for washing a truck bed, however, with standard hoses and other tools, the truck bed may not be properly cleaned. Tools such as a standard rake are also used for brushing dirt, dust, rocks, etc., off of the truck bed surface. However, use of a standard rake tool may not be efficient in cleaning the dirt and dust deposited on a truck bed.
Other cleaning tools such as a wiper, cleaning brush, etc., are also available for cleaning a truck bed surface. However, these conventional cleaning tools may fail to clean the deep grooves of the bed liner, thereby deteriorating the truck bed surface. Without a thorough cleaning, the bed liner can become discolored, foul-smelling, etc., thereby lowering the value of the truck. Users may become frustrated if the truck bed is not properly cleaned, even after using multiple cleaning tools.
Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a tool that can be used for effectively cleaning a truck bed. There is also a long felt need in the art for a cleaning device that ensures that a truck bed liner is properly cleaned. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that allows truck owners to transport items and materials such as dust, dirt, sod, etc., without worrying about how to ensure proper cleaning of the truck bed surface. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that ensures that the grooves of the truck bed liner are properly cleaned and no dust/dirt/rock remains stuck on the bed liner. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that does not require users to utilize multiple tools for cleaning the truck bed surface. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a cleaning tool that prevents truck bed liners from being stained, dirty, discolored, foul-smelling, etc., due to dirt/dust deposited on the truck bed liner surface. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that offers an easy method of cleaning the truck bed, and provides a method of maintaining the overall value of the truck.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a truck bed liner cleaning tool that is designed for cleaning the bed of a truck in a quick, easy and effective manner. The cleaning tool of the present invention comprises an elongated handle, a brush head detachably-secured to the handle and bristles disposed on the bottom surface of the brush head. The bristles are designed in an S-shape or zig-zag shape, defining a plurality of a first set of bristles and a plurality of a second set of bristles, wherein each bristle of the first set of bristles is vertically raised and each bristle of the second set of bristles is vertically lowered, allowing the first set of bristles to clean the raised bedliner components and the second set of bristles to clean the grooves between the bedliner components. The cleaning tool can be used to clean any truck bedliner and enables a user to clean the grooves easily and effectively without having to bend over and get on the user's hands and knees, thereby minimizing the stress on a user's body during the cleaning process.
In this manner, the novel truck bed liner cleaning tool of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives, and provides a relatively efficient, easy and convenient solution to cleaning a truck bed and ensuring that dust, dirt, rocks, etc., are not left behind on the truck liner after the cleaning. The truck bed liner cleaning tool of the present invention is also user-friendly, as it eliminates the need for multiple tools for properly cleaning the bed liner, and prevents frustration amongst users due to improper bed liner cleanings. The truck bed liner cleaning tool prevents dirt and/or dust from being deposited onto the truck bed liner, and therefore prevents the truck bed liner from becoming stained, discolored, foul-smelling, etc., and increases the value of the truck.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a truck bed liner cleaning tool. The truck bed liner cleaning tool is designed for cleaning the bed of a user's truck in a quick, easy and efficient manner. The cleaning tool comprises an elongated handle, a brush head detachably-secured to the handle and bristles disposed on the bottom surface of the brush head. The bristles are configured in an S-shape or zig-zag shape, and define a plurality of a first set of bristles and a plurality of a second set of bristles, wherein each bristle of the first set of bristles is vertically raised and each bristle of the second set of bristles is vertically lowered, allowing the first set of bristles to clean the raised bed liner components and the second set of bristles to clean the grooves between the bed liner components. More specifically, the cleaning tool can be utilized with any truck bed liner and enables a user to clean the grooves easily and effectively without having to bend over and get on the user's hands and knees, thereby minimizing the stress on a user's body during the cleaning process.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a truck bed liner cleaning device is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a wave-shaped brush head having raised portions and lowered portions, an elongated handle detachably-secured to the brush head, a plurality of a first set of bristles disposed on a bottom surface of said raised portions, and a plurality of a second set of bristles disposed on a bottom surface of said lowered portions, wherein the bottom ends of the first set of bristles are vertically above the bottom ends of the second set of bristles. In use, the plurality of the first set of bristles is positioned on the bedliner components and the plurality of the second set of bristles is positioned on the grooves between the bedliner components.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a truck bed cleaning device having a brush head and a handle connected to the brush head through a connector is disclosed. The handle has a top end including an ergonomic grip. The handle also has a bottom end to insert into a groove of the brush head. The brush head includes a first storage cavity that is operably connected to a conduit, which selectively releases a quantity of cleaning/soapy solution stored within the cavity onto the bristles. More specifically, the conduit extends from the first storage cavity to the bristles at the base of the brush head.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the brush head includes a second storage cavity that is operably-connected to a conduit which selectively releases a quantity of fresh water stored within the cavity onto the bristles. More specifically, the conduit extends from the second storage cavity to the bristles at the base of the brush head.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a novel arrangement of bristles disposed on a cleaning frame is disclosed. The arrangement includes a plurality of a first set of bristles and a plurality of a second set of bristles, each of the first set and the second set are alternatively positioned next to each other on the cleaning frame, wherein each bristle of the first set is vertically above each bristle of the second set, thus, forming an S-shape or zig-zag arrangement.
In yet another embodiment, a novel cleaning frame is disclosed. The cleaning frame is designed to attach to an elongated handle and have bristles for cleaning a surface. The cleaning frame has a wave-shape design, having alternate raised portions (crests) and lowered portions (troughs).
The advantage of the cleaning tool/device of the present invention is that it allows users to thoroughly and effectively clean their truck bed liner. The device also cleans the grooves of the truck bed liner. The device prevents the truck bed liner from becoming stained, foul-smelling, discolored, or deteriorated due to lack of cleaning.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for a tool that can be used for effectively cleaning a truck bed. There is also a long felt need in the art for a cleaning device that ensures that truck bed liners are properly cleaned. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that allows truck owners to transport items and materials such as dust, dirt, sod, etc., without worrying about how to ensure proper cleaning of the truck bed surface. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that ensures that the grooves of the truck bed liner are properly cleaned and that dust/dirt/rock do not remain stuck on the bed liner. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that does not require users to use multiple tools for cleaning the truck bed surface. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a cleaning tool that prevents truck bed liners from becoming stained, dirty, discolored, foul-smelling, etc., due to dirt and/or dust deposited on the truck bed liner surface. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a truck bed cleaning tool that offers an easy method of cleaning the truck bed and provides a method of maintaining the overall value of the truck.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel truck bed liner cleaning tool that is designed to clean a truck bed in a quick, easy and efficient manner. The cleaning tool of the present invention comprises an elongated handle, a brush head detachably-secured to the handle, and bristles disposed on the bottom surface of the brush head. The bristles are configured in an S-shape or zig-zag shape, and define a plurality of a first set of bristles and a plurality of a second set of bristles. Further, each bristle of the first set of bristles is vertically raised and each bristle of the second set of bristles is vertically lowered, allowing the first set of bristles to clean the raised bed liner components, and the second set of bristles to clean the grooves between the bed liner components.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The brush head/cleaning frame 110 comprises a plurality of bristles 114 on its bottom surface and along the length of the brush head 110. The bristles 114 extend downwards from the brush head 110. The advantage of the wave shape of the brush head 110 is that the bristles 114 are arranged in a S-shape which makes the cleaning tool 100 suitable for cleaning a truck bed that has equidistant liner components. As shown, the bristles 114 are divided in adjacent sets having a dissimilar vertical alignment. A first set of bristles 116 is positioned under the raised portion 1100 of the brush head 110, and is vertically higher than a second set of bristles 118 positioned under the lowered portion 1102 of the brush head 110, thus forming an S-shape or zig-zag design of the bristles 114. This S-shape design of the bristles 114 is advantageous, as it enables the bristles 114 to conform to the raised liner components and the grooves between the liner components.
In the present embodiment, the first set of bristles 116 and the second set of bristles 118 can have the same diameter. Alternatively, each bristle of the first set of bristles 116 can have a larger diameter than the diameter of each bristle of the second set of bristles 118. In use, the first set of bristles 116 makes sweeping contact with the bed liner components and the second set of bristles 118 makes sweeping contact with the grooves between the bed liner components. The bristles 114 are manufactured of a sturdy and durable material, such as chemically-resistant or chemical-proof material, (i.e., nylon, chamois leather, or polypropylene, etc.), or any other suitable material as is known in the art. Each bristle of the first set of bristles 116 can have a diameter in the range of approximately 0.010 inch-0.020 inch. Each bristle of the second set of bristles 118 can have a diameter in the range of approximately 0.008 inch-0.0015 inch.
The handle 102 can be available in different sizes and colors to accommodate the different needs and/or wants of a user. The exact size, measurement, construction and design specifications of the truck bed liner cleaning tool 100 may vary upon manufacturing or the particular material that is used. The handle 102 may be manufactured of a high tensile and durable metal such as aluminum, iron or an alloy such as steel, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art. The brush head 110 can be manufactured of industrial grade tough body plastics, thermoplastics, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art.
The handle 102 may be telescoping and available in different sizes and colors to accommodate a user's needs and/or wants, and the exact size, construction and design specifications of the cleaning tool 100 of the present invention may vary upon manufacturing. In one embodiment, the length of the handle 102 may be adjustable in size, from between three and six feet, with a telescopic structure that allows the length of the handle to be extended or shortened to suit a user's needs and/or wants. In the present embodiment, the length of the handle is fixed and is approximately five feet long.
The brush head 110 may be comprised of a relatively durable plastic or other suitable material as is known in the art, and may be rectangular, square, circular, etc., or any other suitable shape as is known in the art, and per a user's wants and/or needs. In the present embodiment, the brush head 110 may be approximately 24 inches wide and 3 inches high.
Bristles of both the first set 116 and the second set 118 of bristles have good shear and brake resistance and hard cleaning properties. The bristles 114 clean even hard stains without scuffing the bed liner material. Also, the brush head 110 can be detached and replaced with a new brush head when the bristles 114 are worn out after repeated use of the tool 100.
In use, the bristles 114 (divided into a first set and a second set as described supra in
The advantages of the cleaning tool 100 of the present invention can be seen with respect to the ability to have a thorough cleaning of the truck bed liner without having the user bend over and get on his or her hands and knees to scrub and clean the bed liner. The method employing the cleaning tool 100 of the present invention is important, since it provides a quick and easy solution to improve the cleaning of the bed liner, and prevents the bed liner from becoming stained, foul-smelling, discolored or deteriorated due to lack of cleaning.
As in the other embodiments of the present invention, the bristles 512 are configured in an S-shape or zig-zag shape, having a difference in height as is shown between bottom ends 610 and 612 of the sets of bristles. The bristles 512 are designed for providing effective cleaning of both the bed liner components and the grooves between the bed liner components. It should be noted that the brush head 506 can be replaced with a new brush head as per the wants and/or needs of the users, and the storage cavities are covered by lids.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “truck bedliner cleaning tool”, “bedliner cleaning tool”, “cleaning tool”, “cleaning device”, and “device”, are interchangeable and refer to the truck bedliner cleaning tool 100, 500 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the truck bed liner cleaning tool 100, 500 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the truck bed liner cleaning tool 100, 500 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/125,645, which was filed on Dec. 15, 2020 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63125645 | Dec 2020 | US |
