Device for cleaning

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cleaning apparatus that includes a mounting plate having a central opening and a plurality of projections that are spaced along the outer periphery edge of the mounting plate, and spaced along the periphery edge of the central opening.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cleaning apparatus, comprising:
 a single, integral metal piece, having:   a mounting plate; and   a handle.   
     
     
         2 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mounting plate and the handle are generally coplanar, with a front distal section of the mounting plate curved at an angle towards a top side of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         3 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the handle includes:   an elongated section; and   a grip section.   
     
     
         4 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the elongated section of the handle has a cross-sectional profile that is curved to improve a structural integrity of the handle.   
     
     
         5 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mounting plate has a central opening.   
     
     
         6 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mounting plate includes:   a periphery edge portion that is curved at an angle towards a top side of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         7 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mounting plate includes:   a plurality of projections that are coplanar with the mounting plate and that are spaced along a periphery edge of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         8 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 7 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections includes:   an outwardly divergent side edges, with an outer portion terminating at a straight side.   
     
     
         9 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 7 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections and an adjacent projection of the plurality of projections form a retainer-relief in between by companion, inwardly divergent side edges of the projection and the adjoining projection, terminating at the side edge of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         10 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 7 , wherein:
 the central opening includes:   a plurality of projections that are coplanar with the mounting plate and that are spaced along inner periphery edges the central opening.   
     
     
         11 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mounting plate is further comprised of:   an extended member that includes a front distal section of the mounting plate that is curved at an angle towards a top side of the mounting plate and extended member.   
     
     
         12 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein:
 the extended member is moveably associated with the mounting plate.   
     
     
         13 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein:
 the extended member is connected to the mounting plate by movable mechanism.   
     
     
         14 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein:
 the mounting plate and associated extended member include:   a plurality of projections that are coplanar with the mounting plate and the extended member;   the plurality of projections are spaced along periphery edges of the mounting plate and extended member.   
     
     
         15 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein:
 the mounting plate and extended member include:   a plurality of projections that are spaced along periphery edges, with corner edges having an indented recess.   
     
     
         16 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a cleaning element comprised of abrasive material removably mounted on the mounting plate.   
     
     
         17 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the cleaning element is a steel wool.   
     
     
         18 . A cleaning apparatus, comprising:
 a mounting plate; and   a handle that is detachably connected to a top surface of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         19 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 18 , wherein:
 the mounting plate has a central opening.   
     
     
         20 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 18 , wherein:
 the mounting plate includes:   a plurality of projections that are spaced along a periphery edge of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         21 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections includes:   an outwardly divergent side edges, with an outer portion terminating at a straight side.   
     
     
         22 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections and an adjacent projection of the plurality of projections form a retainer-relief in between by companion, inwardly divergent side edges of the projection and the adjoining projection, terminating at the side edge of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         23 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 19 , wherein:
 the central opening includes:   a plurality of projections that are coplanar with the mounting plate and that are spaced along edges of the central opening.   
     
     
         24 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 23 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections includes:   an outwardly divergent side edges, with an outer portion terminating at a straight side.   
     
     
         25 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 24 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections and an adjacent projection of the plurality of projections form a retainer-relief in between by companion, inwardly divergent side edges of the projection and the adjoining projection, terminating at the side edge of the oblong rectangular central opening.   
     
     
         26 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 18 , wherein:
 the mounting plate includes fastener opening for securing the handle onto the mounting plate.   
     
     
         27 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 26 , wherein:
 the mounting plate includes:   a plurality of projections that are coplanar with an angled periphery of the mounting plate.   
     
     
         28 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 25 , wherein:
 the angled periphery of mounting plate further include openings at the bend, that function to strengthen the he longitudinal sides of mounting plate and function as drainage holes.   
     
     
         29 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 25 , wherein:
 a section of the mounting plate that functions as a scraper blade is beveled.   
     
     
         30 . A cleaning apparatus, comprising:
 a mounting plate, having:   a central opening; and   a plurality of projections that are spaced along periphery edge of the mounting plate, and spaced along periphery edge of the central opening.   
     
     
         31 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 30 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections includes:   outwardly divergent side edges, with an outer portion terminating at a straight side.   
     
     
         32 . The cleaning apparatus as set forth in  claim 30 , wherein:
 a projection of the plurality of projections and an adjacent projection of the plurality of projections form a retainer-relief in between by companion, inwardly divergent side edges of the projection and the adjoining projection, terminating at the side edge of the mounting plate.