EP-4734806-A1 - TOILET BRUSH HOLDER

EP4734806A1EP 4734806 A1EP4734806 A1EP 4734806A1EP-4734806-A1

Abstract

A housing apparatus for inter alia a toilet brush, the apparatus comprising a main body for housing the toilet brush for storage and a lid hingedly attached thereto, one of the lid or the main body having a portion which diverges from the other of the lid or the main body to form a gap therebetween when the lid is closed against the main body, the gap being suitable to provide drainage of fluid within the main container when the lid is closed.

Inventors

CROSS, Timothy
BROWN, JAMES

Assignees

Xloo Limited

Dates

Publication Date: 20260506
Application Date: 20240426

Claims (11)

1 . A housing apparatus for inter alia a toilet brush, the apparatus comprising a main body for housing the toilet brush for storage and a lid hingedly attached thereto, one of the lid or the main body having a portion which diverges from the other of the lid or the main body to form a gap therebetween when the lid is closed against the main body, the gap being suitable to provide drainage of fluid within the main container when the lid is closed.
2. Housing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lid has a peripheral edge formed with a drainage lip.
3. Housing apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the main body includes means to secure the main body to the underside of a toilet lid.
4. Housing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the housing is secured centrally on the underside face of the toilet seat in use, such that at least the gap of the housing is located directly over the toilet bowl.
5. A housing apparatus for a toilet brush according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the drainage of fluid is instigated by the orientation of the housing apparatus when the toilet lid is closed.
6. A housing apparatus for a toilet brush according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the securement means is a sticking plate.
7. A housing apparatus for a toilet brush according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the securement is at least one screw.
8. A housing apparatus for a toilet brush according to any preceding claim, wherein the lid openable by a spring loaded push release latch, comprising a female and male member.
9. A housing apparatus for a toilet brush according to any preceding claim 1 , wherein the toilet brush is secured within the housing by a fastening means in the form of a clip.
10. Toilet cleaning apparatus comprising a toilet brush and housing apparatus according to any preceding claim, the toilet brush including a telescopic handle.
11. Toilet cleaning apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the toilet brush further including a brush head made from a silicone material.

Description

TOILET BRUSH HOLDER Field of the Invention This invention relates to a toilet brush holder and, more especially, this invention relates to a toilet brush holder that is attachable, in use, to the underside of a toilet seat lid. Background of the Invention Toilet brushes are well known devices used in the cleaning of domestic and public toilets. Each toilet brush typically comprises a toilet brush handle for the user to hold the toilet brush, a brush head to remove dirt by shear and a toilet brush holder which ordinarily acts as a reservoir to collect excess waste solution after use. Toilet brush handles are of sufficient length and weight to allow a user to clean the inside face of a toilet bowl and rim. Typically, a toilet brush handle will be formed from a lightweight water resistant material, such as a metal, alloy, plastic, resin and treated wood. Some toilet brush handles have an ergonomic grip to aid the user’s hold during cleaning. Toilet brush heads are located at one terminus of the toilet brush handle. A toilet brush head and handle may be formed from a single piece of material. Alternatively, a toilet brush head may be attached to the toilet handle permanently or reversibly by fixing means such as, but not limited to, a thread, a pin, screw and adhesive. Toilet brush heads are formed of central body portion and bristles which extend radially from said body portion. The bristles are ordinarily composed of either a plastic, silicone or a natural fibre, such as wood, with suitable hardness and elastic properties to clean the bowl of a toilet without damaging it. Toilet brush holders typically secure a toilet brush in an upright position. Toilet brush holders are a form of housing, with an internal cavity of conducive fit to at least the toilet brush head. Most toilet brush holders are formed from a water resistant material and therefore act as an effective reservoir to collect waste solution from the toilet brush head. Commonly, known toilet brushes are associated with sentiments of disease concordant with dirty and unhygienic surfaces. Considering the negative connotation, known toilet brushes are thought to be unsightly and unappealing. To resolve this problem toilet brushes have been designed in a plurality of different aesthetic designs for domestic environments. In commercial circumstances, toilet brushes may be omitted from the toilet area and carried out of sight with cleaning staff instead. The provided solutions are unsatisfactory, as aesthetically pleasing toilets brushes are expensive. Furthermore, in circumstances where a toilet brush is omitted from the toilet area and carried by cleaning staff, the toilet becomes dirty. A further problem of known toilet brushes is the spread of waste solution on surfaces surrounding the toilet. When a user raises a toilet brush from a toilet brush holder, the toilet brush head can be in part saturated with excess waste solution. Said waste solution can drip and spill from both the toilet brush head and holder during use. Similarly, waster solution may drip from the toilet brush head during travel between the toilet bowl and toilet brush holder after use. Yet another problem is the collection of waste solution in the toilet brush holder. Accumulation of waste solution in the toilet brush holder increases the risk of bad odour, spillage of waste solution and the spread of disease. To overcome this problem, users frequently have to dispose of accumulate waste water and clean the toilet brush holder thoroughly. The current solution to this problem is not only an unappealing task, but also hazardous as the reservoir of collect waste solution will comprise a combination of human effluence and caustic cleaning chemicals. The present invention seeks to provide a toilet brush which does not occupy space about the toilet area, does not necessitate the movement of the toilet brush about areas other than above the toilet bowl and the use of a toilet brush holder comprising of a reservoir to collect waste water. Statements of the Invention Housing apparatus for inter alia a toilet brush, the apparatus comprising, a main body for housing the toilet brush for storage and a lid hingedly attached thereto, one of the lid or the main body having a portion which diverges from the other of the lid or the main body to form a gap therebetween when the lid is closed against the main body, the gap being suitable to provide drainage of fluid within the main container when the lid is closed. Preferably, the lid has a peripheral edge formed with a drainage lip. Preferably, the main body includes means to secure the main body to the underside of a toilet lid. Preferably, the housing is secured centrally on the underside face of the toilet seat in use, such that at least the gap of the housing is located directly over the toilet bowl. Preferably, the drainage of fluid is instigated by the orientation of the housing apparatus when the toilet lid is closed. In one embodiment of the