Rotary brush with soap dispenser

Abstract

A rotary brush having a soap-dispensing feature for cleaning surfaces is disclosed. A rotary brush in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a brush head assembly operatively coupled to a telescopic handle. The telescopic handle may include an inner chamber configured to receive a cleaning agent that can be periodically delivered to the brush head assembly by pumping action. In certain embodiments, the telescoping handle may include a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the brush head assembly and an external fluid source. In other embodiments, the telescopic handle may be configured to store and deliver a cleaning agent without the use of an external source of fluid. A motor and gearing mechanism may be utilized to drive an inner, rotary brush head surrounded by an outer, stationary brush head.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A rotary brush, comprising: 
 a brush head assembly including a rotary brush;    a motor configured to rotatably engage a motor drive shaft;    a gearing mechanism configured to translate motion from the motor drive shaft to the rotary brush; and    a telescopic handle operatively coupled to the brush head assembly, the telescopic handle including an actuatable dispenser configured to deliver a cleaning agent to the brush head assembly.    
     
     
         2 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , further comprising a stationary brush secured to the brush head assembly.  
     
     
         3 . The rotary brush of  claim 2 , wherein the stationary brush is concentrically disposed about the rotary brush;  
     
     
         4 . The rotary brush of  claim 2 , wherein the stationary and rotary brushes each include a plurality of cleaning bristles.  
     
     
         5 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , wherein said motor is electrically powered.  
     
     
         6 . The rotary brush of  claim 5 , wherein said electrically powered motor is rechargeable.  
     
     
         7 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , wherein said motor is pneumatically powered.  
     
     
         8 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , wherein the motor drive shaft includes a first drive member in telescopic relationship with a second drive member.  
     
     
         9 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , wherein the gearing mechanism includes a gear and pinion.  
     
     
         10 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , wherein the gearing mechanism includes means for reducing the speed of the rotary brush.  
     
     
         11 . The motor driven brush of  claim 1 , wherein the brush head assembly includes a housing.  
     
     
         12 . The rotary brush of  claim 1 , wherein the telescopic handle comprises a first elongated member in telescopic relationship with a second elongated member.  
     
     
         13 . The rotary brush of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second elongated members each include a fluid conduit.  
     
     
         14 . The rotary brush of  claim 13 , further comprising a hose removably connected to the telescopic handle for supplying pressurized fluid to the fluid conduit.  
     
     
         15 . The rotary brush of  claim 12 , wherein the actuatable dispenser includes an internal chamber disposed within the second elongated member configured to deliver said cleaning agent through a fluid lumen.  
     
     
         16 . The rotary brush of  claim 12 , wherein the cleaning agent is dispensed by a pumping force applied to the first and second elongated members.  
     
     
         17 . A rotary brush, comprising: 
 a brush head assembly including a stationary brush and a rotary brush;    a motor configured to rotatably engage a motor drive shaft;    a gearing mechanism configured to translate motion from the motor drive shaft to the rotary brush; and    a telescopic handle operatively coupled to the brush head assembly, the telescopic handle comprising a first elongated member in telescopic relationship with a second elongated member, the telescopic handle including an actuatable dispenser configured to deliver a cleaning agent to the brush head assembly.    
     
     
         18 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the stationary brush is concentrically disposed about the rotary brush;  
     
     
         19 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the stationary and rotary brushes each include a plurality of cleaning bristles.  
     
     
         20 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein said motor is electrically powered.  
     
     
         21 . The rotary brush of  claim 20 , wherein said electrically powered motor is rechargeable.  
     
     
         22 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein said motor is pneumatically powered.  
     
     
         23 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the motor drive shaft includes a first drive member in telescopic relationship with a second drive member.  
     
     
         24 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the gearing mechanism includes a gear and pinion.  
     
     
         25 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the gearing mechanism includes means for reducing the speed of the rotary brush.  
     
     
         26 . The motor driven brush of  claim 17 , wherein the brush head assembly includes a housing.  
     
     
         27 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the first and second elongated members each include a fluid conduit.  
     
     
         28 . The rotary brush of  claim 27 , further comprising a hose removably connected to the telescopic handle for supplying pressurized fluid to the fluid conduit.  
     
     
         29 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the actuatable dispenser includes an internal chamber disposed within the second elongated member configured to deliver said cleaning agent through a fluid lumen.  
     
     
         30 . The rotary brush of  claim 17 , wherein the cleaning agent is dispensed by a pumping force applied to the first and second elongated members.  
     
     
         31 . A rotary brush, comprising: 
 a brush head assembly including a stationary brush and a rotary brush;    a motor configured to rotatably engage a motor drive shaft;    a gear and pinion configured to translate motion from the motor drive shaft to the rotary brush;    a telescopic handle fluidly coupled to the brush head assembly, the telescopic handle comprising a first elongated member in telescopic relationship with a second elongated member, the first and second elongated members defining an actuatable dispenser configured to deliver a cleaning agent to the stationary and rotary brushes; and    a hose removably connected to the telescopic handle configured to supply pressurized fluid to the stationary and rotary brushes.    
     
     
         32 . A rotary brush, comprising: 
 a brush head assembly including a rotary brush;    a motor configured to rotatably engage a telescopic drive shaft, the telescopic drive shaft comprising a first drive member in telescopic relationship with a second drive member;    a gearing mechanism configured to translate motion from the telescopic drive shaft to the rotary brush; and    a telescopic handle operatively coupled to the brush head assembly, the telescopic handle including an actuatable dispenser configured to deliver a cleaning agent to the brush head assembly.