Flushable Spot Cleaner With Water-Soluble Handle for Hygienic Disposal

The patent applies the disposable principle by making the entire cleaning tool, including the handle, water-soluble and biodegradable. The handle is constructed from materials like cellulose, starch, or gelatin that dissolve in water, allowing the entire tool to be discarded after a single use by flushing it down the toilet. This eliminates the need to store contaminated durable implements and prevents bacterial contamination of storage areas.

The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the handle material properties from durable and reusable to water-soluble and biodegradable. The handle is made from materials that change their structural integrity when exposed to water, transitioning from a solid, durable state to a dissolving, dispersing state. This parameter change enables the handle to fulfill its structural function during use, then automatically decompose for easy disposal.

The patent applies the disposable principle by designing a single-use cleaning tool that is discarded after one application. This eliminates the need for storage space near the toilet and ensures the tool is always available when needed, as no retrieval or location-finding is required. The tool is kept in a travel container that can be stored anywhere, and the user simply takes it when needed, uses it, and flushes it away.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the cleaning function into separate components: a reusable travel container and a disposable cleaning tool. The cleaning tool itself is segmented into a water-soluble handle and a cleaning head with detergent impregnation. This segmentation allows the cleaning action to be separated from the storage and transport function, enabling convenient carry-and-use without permanent storage requirements.

The patent applies parameter changes by selecting materials and treating them so that the handle exhibits different properties during use versus disposal. During use, the handle maintains structural integrity through controlled humidity and temperature conditions. Upon contact with water during flushing, the material parameters change rapidly, causing the handle to dissolve and disperse. This parameter transformation enables both durability during use and ease of disposal.

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by providing a water-resistant coating on the handle that protects it from premature dissolution during storage and use. This coating acts as a protective barrier that maintains the handle's structural integrity until the disposal stage, when intentional water exposure triggers the dissolving process. The coating ensures the handle remains durable when needed while enabling easy disposal when required.