Scrubbing device for swimming pools and spas

Abstract

A manual or handheld scrubber device for swimming pools or spas may be used for waterline cleaning and/or deep cleaning of a surface of the swimming pool or spa. The manual or handheld scrubber device include one or more of (i) a pad support that may carry a plurality of types of pads, (ii) an onboard power source, and/or (iii) activation of a motor causing movement of the pad based on the application of a force.

That which is claimed: 
     
         1 . A manual scrubber device for a swimming pool or spa, the manual scrubber device comprising a housing, a pad support, and a motor within the housing, the motor configured to move the pad support relative to the housing, wherein the manual scrubber device is waterproof and submersible. 
     
     
         2 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , further comprising an onboard power source. 
     
     
         3 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , further comprising a pad on the pad support. 
     
     
         4 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 3 , wherein the pad comprises at least one of a scrubber, a sponge, or a brush. 
     
     
         5 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 3 , wherein the pad is removable from the pad support. 
     
     
         6 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , wherein the motor is configured to rotate the pad support relative to the housing. 
     
     
         7 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , wherein the motor is configured to move the pad support responsive to an application of a pressing force moving the housing towards the pad support. 
     
     
         8 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , further comprising an activation button for controlling the motor between a deactivated state and a standby state. 
     
     
         9 . The manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a gripping feature opposite from the pad support. 
     
     
         10 . A cleaning system comprising a rod, a holder on the rod, and the manual scrubber device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder is configured to receive a portion of the housing of the manual scrubber device within a receiving area. 
     
     
         11 . The cleaning system of  claim 10 , wherein the holder is configured to hold the housing via friction fit. 
     
     
         12 . A waterproof, submersible manual scrubber device for a swimming pool or spa, the manual scrubber device comprising a housing, a pad support, and a motor, the motor configured to move the pad support relative to the housing based on linear movement of the housing relative to the pad support. 
     
     
         13 . The waterproof, submersible manual scrubber device of  claim 12 , wherein the motor is configured to move the pad support based on linear movement from an expanded position to a compressed position relative to the pad support. 
     
     
         14 . The waterproof, submersible manual scrubber device of  claim 12 , further comprising a pad on the pad support, wherein the pad comprises at least one of a scrubber, a sponge, or a brush. 
     
     
         15 . The waterproof, submersible manual scrubber device of  claim 12 , wherein the motor is configured to move the pad support responsive to an application of a pressing force moving the housing towards the pad support. 
     
     
         16 . A method of cleaning with a waterproof, submersible manual scrubber device comprising a housing, a pad support, and a motor within the housing, the method comprising (i) activating the motor from a deactivated state to a standby state by actuating a button and (ii) activating the motor from the standby state to an active state by applying a force moving the housing towards the pad support. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising operating the manual scrubber in the active state, wherein in the active state, the motor is configured to rotate the pad support relative to the housing. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising supporting the manual scrubber with a cleaning system comprising a rod and a holder on the rod, wherein supporting the manual scrubber comprises receiving a portion of the housing of the manual scrubber device within a receiving area of the holder. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising supporting a first pad on the pad support and replacing the first pad with a second pad, wherein the first pad and the second pad are different types of pads.