US-20260123798-A1 - HANDLE AND FITMENT ASSEMBLY

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Abstract

Discloses is an assembly for providing a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly may include multiple portions, such as a handle portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning assembly may further include a disposable head portion that may be engaged and disengaged from the handle assembly.

Inventors

Stefan Brown
Benjamin Ma
Russell E. Bell

Assignees

THE CLOROX COMPANY

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251230

Claims (20)

1 . A cleaning tool assembly comprising: a fitment having an annular central portion and a flange radially extending from the annular central portion; a cleaning substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a cleaning composition loaded into the cleaning substrate; wherein the top surface of the cleaning substate is connected to the fitment; wherein the flat flange of the fitment is secured to the top surface; wherein the cleaning composition is selectively releasable from the cleaning substrate.
2 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning substrate defines a recessed portion defined along a central axis of the cleaning substrate.
3 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 2 , wherein the fitment is further connected to the recessed portion.
4 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning substrate has a substantially cylindrical shape.
5 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning substrate is formed as a plurality of portions including a first substrate portion having the top surface, a second substrate portion, and a third substrate portion having the bottom surface, where the second substrate portion is positioned between the first substrate portion and the third substrate portion.
6 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 5 , wherein the second substrate portion includes the cleaning composition.
7 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning substrate is formed as a hexagon having six perimeter sides.
8 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flange is a flat flange that includes a first flat surface and an opposed second surface, the first flat surface of the radially extending flat flange is secured to the top surface of the cleaning substrate.
9 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 1 , further comprising: an elongated handle; an engagement member having a flexible collar extending from the elongated handle, wherein the flexible collar is configured to be coupled to the fitment or decoupled from the fitment; and an actuation mechanism included with the elongated handle to remove the fitment and cleaning substrate from the elongated handle.
10 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 9 , wherein the flexible collar engages with an inside surface of the fitment to secure the fitment and cleaning substrate to the elongated handle.
11 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 10 , wherein the actuation mechanism includes an ejection member configured to engage the fitment to eject the fitment and the cleaning substrate from the elongated handle.
12 . A cleaning tool assembly comprising: a fitment having an annular central portion defining a recess therein and a planar radially extending flange radially extending from the annular central portion; a cleaning substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a cleaning composition loaded into the cleaning substrate; wherein the top surface of the cleaning substrate is connected to the fitment; wherein the planar radially extending flange is secured to the top surface and the recess is open and exposed when the planar radially extending flange is connected to the top surface; wherein the cleaning composition is selectively releasable from the cleaning substrate.
13 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 12 , wherein the cleaning substrate is formed as a plurality of portions including a first substrate portion having the top surface, a second substrate portion, and a third substrate portion having the bottom surface, where the second substrate portion is positioned between the first substrate portion and the third substrate portion.
14 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 13 , wherein the second substrate portion includes the cleaning composition.
15 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 12 , wherein the planar radially extending flange includes a first flat surface and an opposed second surface, the first flat surface of the planar radially extending flange is secured to the top surface of the cleaning substrate.
16 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 12 , further comprising: an elongated handle; an engagement member having a flexible collar extending from the elongated handle, wherein the flexible collar is configured to be coupled to the fitment or decoupled from the fitment; and an actuation mechanism included with the handle to remove the fitment and cleaning substrate from the elongated handle.
17 . A cleaning tool assembly comprising: a fitment having an annular central portion defining a bore therein and a radially extending flat flange radially extending from the annular central portion, the radially extending flat flange having a first flat surface and an opposed second surface; a cleaning substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a cleaning composition loaded into the cleaning substrate; wherein the top surface of the cleaning substrate is connected to the first flat surface of the radially extending flange of the fitment; wherein the opposed second surface of the radially extending flange of the fitment is exposed when the first flat surface of the radially extending flange of the fitment is secured to the top surface of the cleaning substrate; wherein the bore defined by the fitment is both exposed and open when the first flat surface of the radially extending flange of the fitment is secured to the top surface of the cleaning substrate; wherein the cleaning composition is selectively releasable from the cleaning substrate.
18 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 17 , wherein the cleaning substrate has a substantially cylindrical shape.
19 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 17 , wherein the cleaning substrate is formed as a plurality of portions including a first substrate portion having the top surface, a second substrate portion, and a third substrate portion having the bottom surface, where the second substrate portion is positioned between the first substrate portion and the third substrate portion, wherein the second substrate portion includes the cleaning composition.
20 . The cleaning tool assembly of claim 17 , further comprising: an elongated handle; an engagement member having a flexible collar extending from the elongated handle, wherein the flexible collar is configured to be coupled to the fitment or decoupled from the fitment; and an actuation mechanism included with the handle to remove the fitment and cleaning substrate from the elongated handle, wherein the flexible collar engages with an inside surface of the fitment to secure the fitment and cleaning substrate to the elongated handle.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Patent Application No. 17/157,181 filed January 25, 2021. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD The subject disclosure relates to an assembly, in particular to a handle and head assembly having an attachment region between a connector and a fitment and a mechanism for engaging and disengaging the fitment from the connector. BACKGROUND This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. Various items may generally be selected to be cleaned and/or sanitized after a selected period of time. For example, a toilet bowl may include a receptacle or bowl area that may become soiled after one or more uses. The soiled bowl may be cleaned with a selected device. Generally, a cleaning device for a soiled bowl of a toilet assembly may include a scrubbing portion and a holding portion. Generally, the scrubbing portion is fixed to the holding portion and must be inserted and removed from the toilet bowl during and after use. Therefore, the scrubbing portion may generally include a portion of the material removed from the bowl that may be cleaned therefrom and/or desired to be cleaned therefrom. SUMMARY This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features. Disclosed herein is an assembly that allows for cleaning of various items, such as a toilet bowl. The assembly may include a handle portion and a removable and/or disposable head or scrubbing portion. Generally, the head portion may be releasably attached to the handle. The handle may include a mechanism to engage or disengage the head portion. The head portion may, therefore, be selectively attached to the handle portion for use. After use, the head portion may be releasably detached from the handle portion. Therefore, the head portion need not be retained for later uses and any soil on the head portion may be disposed of in a permanent and sanitary manner. Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. DRAWINGS The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle and head assembly; FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the handle and head assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a partial exploded view of the handle from the head of the handle and head assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a first side elevation view of a handle assembly; FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of a handle assembly; FIG. 6 is a second side elevation view of a handle assembly; FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view of a handle assembly; FIG. 8 is a first end view of a handle assembly; FIG. 9 is a second end view of a handle assembly; FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the handle and head assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11–11 of FIG. 5; FIG. 12 is a detail cross-sectional view taken along line 12–12 of FIG. 5; FIG. 13 is a detail end view of a handle assembly of FIG. 1; FIG. 14 is a top plan view of a head assembly; FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the head assembly of FIG. 14; FIG. 16 is a bottom perspective view of the head assembly of FIG. 14; FIG. 17 is a bottom plan view of the head assembly of FIG. 14; FIG. 18 is a side plan view of the head assembly of FIG. 14; FIG. 19 is a partial detail view of a disengaging position of the handle assembly of FIG. 5; FIG. 20 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle assembly, according to various embodiments; FIG. 21 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle assembly and a head assembly in an insertion position, according to various embodiments; FIG. 22 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in a locked configuration, according to various embodiments; FIG. 23 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in a disengaging position, according to various embodiments; FIG. 24 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in an engaged position, according to various embodiments; FIG. 25 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in an engaged configuration, according to various embodiments; FIG. 26 is a detail cross-sectional view of a handle and head assembly in an engaged position, according to various embodiments; FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of a head assembly, according to various embodiments; FIG. 28 is a top perspective view of a head assembly, according to various embodiments; FIG. 29 is an exploded view of the head assembly of FIG. 28 FIG. 30 is a first side vertex view of the head as