Toilet cleaning brush with integral toilet plunger

Abstract

The current invention performs two functions: (1) it operates as a standard cylindrical toilet cleaning brush for toilet-surface-cleaning, and (2) it operates as a toilet plunger for toilet-trap-unclogging. In one embodiment, it is a conventional cylindrical toilet cleaning brush combined with a circular diaphragm. As toilets become more water-efficient, they become more prone to clogging. This invention greatly reduces the aggravation associated with water-saving toilets by providing a toilet-trap-unclogging function discreetly at hand.

1 . A combination toilet-surface-cleaning and toilet-trap-unclogging implement, comprising: 
 (a) a handle, said handle being suitable for grasping by an operator;    (b) a head, said head being substantially covered with a scrubber, said head being joined to said handle substantially at the end of said handle, opposite the end of said handle grasped by an operator; and    (c) a diaphragm.    
   
   
       2 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said scrubber comprises bristles.  
   
   
       3 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said scrubber comprises nubs.  
   
   
       4 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said scrubber comprises sponge.  
   
   
       5 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said scrubber comprises mesh.  
   
   
       6 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said scrubber comprises pad.  
   
   
       7 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said head is partially covered with said scrubber.  
   
   
       8 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is a plurality of vane-like structures.  
   
   
       9 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is a plurality of flap-like structures.  
   
   
       10 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is a plurality of stalk-like structures.  
   
   
       11 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is a plurality of bristle-like structures.  
   
   
       12 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said head contains no scrubber.  
   
   
       13 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein no handle is provided, but a means of attaching said handle is provided.  
   
   
       14 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle is suitable for grasping by right and left human hands simultaneously.  
   
   
       15 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle includes a bulbous-shaped grasping portion.  
   
   
       16 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle includes a tee-shaped grasping portion.  
   
   
       17 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle includes a mushroom-shaped grasping portion.  
   
   
       18 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle and said head are a single molded plastic piece.  
   
   
       19 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein the length of (said handle+said shaft) is from 1 inch to 75 inches.  
   
   
       20 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said head includes a detachment fitting.  
   
   
       21 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle includes a detachment fitting.  
   
   
       22 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein more than one said diaphragm is present.  
   
   
       23 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride).  
   
   
       24 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is flat.  
   
   
       25 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is curved.  
   
   
       26 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is rippled.  
   
   
       27 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is cone-shaped.  
   
   
       28 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is dome-shaped.  
   
   
       29 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is disposable.  
   
   
       30 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is detachable.  
   
   
       31 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is dissolvable.  
   
   
       32 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle is not straight.  
   
   
       33 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said head is not straight.  
   
   
       34 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said diaphragm is not perpendicular to the long axis of said head.  
   
   
       35 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein only said diaphragm is provided.  
   
   
       36 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein only said diaphragm is provided and said diaphragm is disposable.  
   
   
       37 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein only said diaphragm is provided and said diaphragm is dissolvable.  
   
   
       38 . An implement as in  claim 1  wherein said handle and said head are joined flexibly to one another.  
   
   
       39 . A method of unclogging a toilet trap, comprising the steps: 
 (a) inserting an implement including a handle and a diaphragm into said toilet trap; and    (b) applying a cyclic to and fro movement to said diaphragm, via said handle.    
   
   
       40 . Means for creating an oscillating pressure wave within a toilet trap using a hand held implement including a diaphragm, wherein said diaphragm is deployed within said toilet trap.