Toilet Bowl Cleaning and/or Deodorizing Device

Abstract

A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 312,281 filed Dec. 20, 2005.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]This invention relates to an automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device where the inner surface of the toilet bowl can be cleaned around the entire circumference of the toilet bowl at locations below the toilet waterline, and / or locations at the toilet waterline, and / or locations above the toilet waterline, and / or locations under the toilet rim.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Toilet bowls require care to prevent the buildup of unsightly deposits, to reduce odors and to prevent bacteria growth. Traditionally, toilet bowls have been cleaned, deodorized and disinfected by manual scrubbing with a liquid or powdered cleaning and sanitizing agent. This task has required manual labor to k...

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Benefits of technology

[0037]It is therefore an advantage of the invention to provide a toilet bowl cleaning device where the inner surface of the toilet bowl is cleaned around the entire circumference of the toilet bowl. The device provides for overall toilet bowl cleanliness by enhanced shine and the retardation of biofilm, mold and / or mildew growth. The device can remove or eliminate stains (hard water, metals, organic), mold, mildew, germs, odors, and bacteria.

[0038]These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood upon consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and appended claims.

Problems solved by technology

This task has required manual labor to keep the toilet bowl clean.

One disadvantage with these known toilet rim dispensing devices is that these devices may only apply the deodorizing and / or cleaning agent to one location in the toilet water or a limited area in the toilet water or on the inner surface of the toilet bowl.

As a result, the cleaning of the inner surface of the toilet bowl may be limited to an area of the toilet bowl near the device.

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