A toilet brush that can be stored inside the toilet bowl without the need for a case

By storing the toilet brush inside the toilet bowl and using a hook for attachment, the design addresses hygiene and plastic waste issues associated with traditional toilet brush storage, enhancing cleanliness and reducing environmental impact.

JP7672463B2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-07长泽重贵
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Application Number
JP2023168753
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-28
Publication Date
2025-05-07
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing toilet brushes often lead to hygiene issues due to spilled water causing dirt on the floor and the toilet brush case, and contribute to plastic waste when replaced frequently.

Method used

A toilet brush design that stores the brush part inside the toilet bowl without a case, using a hook attached to the bowl's edge for storage, allowing for easy cleaning and reducing plastic waste by eliminating the need for a separate case.

Benefits of technology

This solution reduces the hassle of cleaning up spills, improves hygiene by allowing the brush to dry inside the toilet bowl, and minimizes plastic waste by eliminating the need for a separate storage case.

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Abstract

To provide a more sanitary toilet brush that solves the problems of dirt in a storage case widely used in a conventional product with respect to a toilet brush or dirt on a floor in the periphery, can be fixed to an edge of a toilet bowl and stored in the toilet bowl without using a storage case so as to improve a sanitary aspect and reduce waste such as plastic, and reduces labor of cleaning.SOLUTION: A toilet brush composed of a handle part 3, a hook part 2 and a brush part 1 is configured such that the toilet brush is stored in a toilet bowl by putting the brush part 1 into the inside of the toilet bowl as shown in a figure 1, and fixing the hook part 2 to the edge of the toilet bowl instead of using a case of the toilet brush.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a toilet brush that can be stored inside a toilet bowl without using a brush case. [Background technology]

[0002] Existing toilet brushes use a plastic toilet brush storage case, and when the dirty brush is stored in the case, dirty water spills from the brush when the brush is moved, soiling the floor and making the case dirty and unsanitary.

[0003] With existing toilet brushes, the toilet brush and toilet brush storage case are easily soiled, and are not something that can be cleaned and kept for long periods of time. Instead, users often have to buy a new one each time it gets dirty, which creates a lot of plastic and other waste, which can be problematic. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6990957 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 7294730 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] To improve hygiene problems caused by dirty water spilling on the floor when a toilet brush is moved and by dirt on the toilet brush case.

[0006] To eliminate the trouble of cleaning a floor stained by dirty water spilled when a toilet brush is moved and a toilet brush case stained.

[0007] To improve the environmental problem of waste such as plastics generated when replacing a toilet brush and a brush case due to the dirt on the toilet brush and the brush case. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] Without using a toilet brush case, the brush part of the toilet brush, which consists of the handle part, hook part, and brush part, is placed inside the toilet bowl, and the hook part is fixed to the edge of the toilet bowl with the handle part extending outside the edge of the toilet bowl. In this case, the hook part is fixed over the edge of the toilet bowl, When using the toilet brush, remove the hook part from the toilet bowl and store it away in the same way after use. (Selection diagram) Figure 2

[0009] The invention of claim 2 is characterized in that the brush and handle parts can be removed and freely replaced in order to change the location of the toilet brush according to preferences and the environment, such as the layout of the toilet room, or to replace the brush part. (Selection diagram) Figure 4

[0010] The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the brush part and the handle part can be folded and moved when stored according to preferences and the environment, such as the layout of the toilet room. In Figure 5, only the handle part can be moved. (Selection diagram) Figure 5

[0011] The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that a solid cleaning agent with deodorizing, deodorizing and antibacterial effects is stored in the brush part, adding deodorizing, deodorizing and antibacterial effects. In this case, a pocket with holes is attached to the brush part, and the cleaning agent is stored there. When the brush part is exposed to water when the toilet brush is used, the cleaning agent dissolves through the holes in the pocket and exerts its effect. (Selection diagram) Figure 6

[0012] The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that a magnetic sheet is attached to the edge of the toilet bowl where the toilet brush is placed without using the hook part or while it is in use, and a magnet is also used in the part of the toilet brush that is placed on the toilet bowl, and the toilet brush and the toilet bowl are fixed together by magnetic force. In Figures 7, 8, and 9, a magnet is used as the material for the part of the toilet brush that is placed on the toilet bowl. (Selected Figures) Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9 Effect of the Invention

[0013] By storing the toilet brush inside the toilet bowl, the brush case is eliminated, which reduces plastic and other waste, and because the toilet brush does not need to be moved to a case as in existing products, it reduces the amount of dirt caused by spilled sewage, which was common in existing products, and it also saves cleaning time and improves hygiene. In addition, if a cleaning agent with deodorizing, odor-eliminating, and antibacterial effects is stored in the brush, the cleaning agent is exposed to water when the toilet brush is used and dissolved, providing deodorizing, odor-eliminating, and antibacterial effects, and if the brush part is raised above the bottom of the toilet bowl, the brush part can be dried, improving hygiene. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which the present invention of Example 1 is attached to a toilet bowl. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which the present invention of Example 1 is attached to a toilet bowl with the toilet seat lowered. [Figure 4] 13A and 13B are oblique views from two directions of the present invention, which is created with specifications that allow the brush part and the handle part of Example 2 to be freely interchangeable. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the present invention, created in a specification in which the handle portion of Example 3 can be folded and moved, and a specification in which the brush portion and the handle portion of Example 2 can be freely replaced. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of how to assemble the brush part of the present invention, which is created to accommodate the cleaning agent of Example 4. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the present invention created in a specification in which the present invention is fixed to the edge of the toilet bowl by magnetic force using a magnet as in Example 5, and in a specification in which the brush part and the handle part as in Example 2 can be freely attached and removed. [Figure 8]This is an explanatory diagram of the present invention, created with a specification in which the magnet of Example 5 is used to attach the present invention to the edge of the toilet bowl by magnetic force, and a specification in which the brush part and the handle part of Example 2 can be freely replaced, attached to a toilet bowl with a magnetic sheet attached. [Figure 9] This is an explanatory diagram of the present invention, created with a specification in which the magnet of Example 5 is used to fix the present invention to the edge of the toilet bowl by magnetic force, and a specification in which the brush part and the handle part of Example 2 can be freely replaced, attached to the edge of the toilet bowl with a magnetic sheet attached, and the toilet seat lowered. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The embodiments shown below are examples of devices and methods for embodying the technical ideas of the invention, and are not limited to the following, and various modifications can be made. In particular, the drawings are schematic and may differ from the actual ones. Moreover, the specifications from Example 2 onwards are applied based on Example 1. By combining the features of the specifications of Examples 2 to 5 with the present invention of Example 1, it is possible to utilize it in various variations.

[0016] In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the present invention A is composed of a handle portion 3, a hook portion 2, and a brush portion 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the handle portion 3 is placed outside the toilet bowl, the brush portion 1 is placed inside the toilet bowl, and the hook portion 2 is fixed to the edge of the toilet bowl to store the toilet brush A inside the toilet bowl. This eliminates the need for a case to store the toilet brush. Because the brush part 1 is stored inside the toilet bowl, it can be dried by floating the brush part 1 above the bottom of the toilet bowl, and dirty water that spills from the brush part 1 can be washed away by the running water from regular toilet use, keeping the toilet brush A more hygienic. After installing the toilet brush A, when using the toilet, the toilet seat can be lowered as shown in Figure 3. (Selected Figures) Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3

[0017] Example 2 is an application of Example 1, and as shown in Figure 4, the brush part 4 and handle part 6 of toilet brush B can be removed and freely attached to the four connection parts of hook part 5, making it possible to change the location where the toilet brush is installed, such as replacing the brush part 4 or reversing the left and right. In this case, the parts are attached by making the connection parts uneven and screwing them in. (Selection diagram) Figure 4

[0018] Example 3 is an application of Example 1, in which the handle 9 of the toilet brush C is made movable by folding it up, as shown in Figure 5. In this case, a screw E, a washer F, and a nut G are used at the connection point between the handle and the hook part to enable movement. In Figure 5, only the handle part is made movable, but it is possible to make the brush part movable as well. Figure 5 also incorporates the specifications of Example 2. In this case, the parts are attached by making the connection points uneven and screwing them in. (Selection diagram) Figure 5

[0019] Example 4 is an application of Example 1, and as shown in Fig. 6, a solid detergent I having anti-odor, deodorizing, and antibacterial effects is placed in a perforated pocket J and attached to the tip K of the brush, so that when the toilet brush is used, it is exposed to water and the detergent I gradually dissolves through the holes in the perforated pocket, producing anti-odor, deodorizing, and antibacterial effects, improving hygiene. In these cases, the parts are attached by fixing the perforated pocket J and the tip K of the brush with adhesive, filling the detergent I, and screwing the brush rod H into the perforated pocket J. Fig. 6 also incorporates the specifications of Example 2, and the parts are attached by making the connection parts uneven and screwing them in. (Selection diagram) Figure 6

[0020] Example 5 is an application of Example 1, and as shown in Figures 7 and 8, a magnetic sheet L is attached to the edge of the toilet bowl where the hook part 11 is to be installed, and a magnet is also used in the part where the toilet brush is to be installed on the toilet bowl, and the toilet bowl and the toilet brush are fixed by magnetic force. After that, when using the toilet, the seat can be lowered as shown in Fig. 9. In Figs. 7, 8, and 9, a magnetic material is used for the hook portion 11. Figs. 7, 8, and 9 also incorporate the specifications of Examples 2 and 3. In this case, the parts are attached by making the connection points uneven and screwing them in. (Selected Figures) Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9 [Industrial Applicability]

[0021] Regarding cleaning the toilets.

[0022] Concerning the improvement of environmental issues such as plastic waste. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] 1 Brush part (specifications of Example 1) 2 Hook part (specifications of Example 1) 3. Handle part (specifications of Example 1) 4 Brush part (specifications of Example 2) 5 Hook part (specifications of Example 2) 6. Handle part (specifications of Example 2) 7 Brush part (specifications of Example 3) 8 Hook part (specifications of Example 3) 9. Handle part (specifications of Example 3) 10 Brush part (specifications of Example 5) 11 Hook part (specifications of Example 5) 12 Handle part (specifications of Example 5) A Toilet Brush (Specifications of Example 1) B Toilet brush (specifications of Example 2) C Toilet brush (specifications of Example 3) D Toilet brush (specifications of Example 5) E Screw F Washer G Nut H Brush rod I. Cleaning Agent J Perforated pocket K Brush tip L Magnetic Sheet

Claims

1. This toilet brush is a non-brush toilet brush, and is made up of a handle, a hook and a brush, and is arranged along the inner surface of a toilet bowl with the brush part facing backwards, and the hook part is fixed so as to be hung on the upper surface of the edge of the toilet bowl, thereby enabling the toilet brush to be stored inside the toilet bowl.

2. This toilet brush allows the brush and handle parts to be removed and freely replaced in order to replace the brush part or change the location where the toilet brush is installed, and the toilet brush can be stored inside the toilet by arranging the brush part of the toilet brush, which is composed of a handle part, a hook part, and a brush part, along the inner surface of the toilet bowl with the brush part facing toward the back and fixing the hook part so that it is hung on the upper surface of the edge of the toilet bowl.

3. This toilet brush has a movable brush part and handle part when stored, and the brush part of the toilet brush, which is composed of a handle part, a hook part and a brush part, is arranged along the inner surface of the toilet bowl with the brush part facing backward, and the hook part is fixed so as to be hung on the upper surface of the edge of the toilet bowl, thereby enabling the toilet brush to be stored inside the toilet bowl.

4. This toilet brush allows for the storage of cleaning agents in the brush part, and is configured so that the brush part of the toilet brush, which is made up of a handle part, a hook part and a brush part, is arranged along the inner surface of the toilet bowl with the brush part facing backwards, and the hook part is fixed so as to be hung on the upper surface of the edge of the toilet bowl, thereby enabling the toilet brush to be stored inside the toilet bowl.

5. This toilet brush of the present invention can be fixed to the toilet bowl by magnetic force using a magnet, and the toilet brush, which is composed of a handle portion, a hook portion, and a brush portion, is arranged along the inner surface of the toilet bowl with the brush portion facing toward the back, and the hook portion is fixed so that it is hung on the upper surface of the edge of the toilet bowl, making it possible to store the toilet brush inside the toilet bowl.

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