Multi-functional sink tool

Abstract

Described herein is a multi-functional sink tool. More specifically, a combined dish brush for cleaning food waste off tableware located at one end of a handle member and a plunger, pusher or ram distal to the dish brush for moving food waste, into and down a food waste disposer outlet, such as a drain. The tool also relates to a plunger, pusher or ram for use in connection with a food waste disposer unit connected to the food waste disposer outlet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multi-functional sink tool, comprising:
 at least one dish brush at one end of a handle member with a gripping means; and   at least one plunger, pusher or ram at a second end of the handle member and distal to the dish brush for safely moving substances into and down a food waste disposer unit,   wherein the plunger, pusher or ram comprises a curved lip for increased articulation and a range of movement when moving food waste, into and down the food waste disposer unit.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dish brush comprises nylon bristles. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the nylon bristles are 7,500×0.4 mm nylon bristles. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional sink tool as claim in  claim 1 , wherein the handle member is ergonomically designed and dimensioned for easy grip. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the handle member comprises a matte finish handle for an easier grip when surfaces are wet. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the plunger comprises a rubberised end for assisting with griping food waste when pushed into the food waste disposer. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the plunger, pusher or ram comprises a dimpled rubberised for assisting with griping food waste when pushed into a food the waste disposer. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the curved lip allows the tool to contact the food waste disposer unit's inlet and at various angles to assist movement of food waste that may have become lodged at the periphery of the food waste disposer inlet. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tool is balanced with an end surface that allows the tool to stand on its end outside the sink after use. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein other combinations of tool embodiments are selected from any one of the following tools: a soap dispenser, scraper, plug, sourer, and/or sponge pad. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the tool embodiments are interchangeable and removably attached/detached from the handle member. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the handle member is hollow to house a reservoir for a soap dispenser. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the sink tool is moulded from a one piece material that is dishwasher safe. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the handle member comprises indicia thereon thereby indicating a safe range of movement when moving food waste, into and down the food waste disposer unit. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the indicia comprises a colour change at the end of the plunger member relative to the handle member to indicate how far to push the plunger into a food waste disposer's rubber baffle. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the indicia is an inscribed line or a physical collar or barrier to limit and/or indicate how far to push the plunger into a food waste disposer's rubber baffle. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the indicia is an inscribed line or a physical collar or barrier to limit and/or indicate how far to push the plunger into a food waste disposer's rubber baffle. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-functional sink tool as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the bristles comprise indicia thereby indicating wear of the bristles and time for replacement of same. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-functional tool as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the indicia colours are selected from any one of the following colours of: ISE Blue—BNPISEBlue01, Green—BNPGreen02, Light Blue —BNPLightBlue03, Orange—BNPOrange04, and Grey—BNPGrey05. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-functional tool as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the indicia colours are selected from any one of the following colours of: ISE Blue—BNPISEBlue01, Green—BNPGreen02, Light Blue —BNPLightBlue03, Orange—BNPOrange04, and Grey—BNPGrey05.