Ergonomically shaped hand held device

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards a hand held scrubber or polisher possessing an ergonomically designed handle, a base plate to which the handle is attached, and a cleaning element that can be removed and replaced. The invention provides for a device that can be used with both comfort and efficiency, in the process of cleaning. Both the handle and the cleaning element can be changed for varying jobs or after they become worn or uncomfortable.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A cleaning device comprising: 
 a. a handle member including a grasping means the top of which is curved throughout and configured in such a manner as to closely conform to the curvature of the inside of a grasping human hand, when the palm of said hand is positioned on top of said grasping means, with the fingers flexed in a grasping position;    b. a cleaning member;    c. means for attachment of said handle member to said cleaning member.    
     
     
         2 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the means for attachment of the handle member to the cleaning member is comprised of a column, the top surface of which has means of attachment to the handle member and the bottom surface of which expands into the shape of a generally flat plate.  
     
     
         3 . The cleaning device according to  claim 1 , in which the handle member including the grasping means is comprised of a generally spherical shape.  
     
     
         4 . A cleaning device according to  claim 2 , further comprising, 
 a. said attachment means including a multiplicity of small hook-like or T-shaped projections that are located on the bottom surface of the plate and project in a generally downward direction, away from the bottom of said plate; and    b. a cleaning member having a multiplicity of small openings on its top that are capable of engaging and attaching to said attachment means on the bottom surface of said plate, when the plate and the cleaning member are pressed together.    
     
     
         5 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning member is comprised of: 
 a. a top layer that includes on its top surface a multiplicity of small openings;    b. a bottom layer comprised of a stiff material used for scrubbing; and,    c. a layer in between said top layer and said bottom layer comprised of a material capable of absorbing fluid, and releasing said absorbed fluid when compressed.    
     
     
         6 . A cleaning device according to  claim 6 , in which said cleaning member extends beyond said plate and is comprised of a softer, more compressible material than said plate.  
     
     
         7 . A cleaning device according to  claim 2 , wherein said handle member is attached to said plate through means of a fastener which allows the handle member to be removable.  
     
     
         8 . A cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein said handle is in the shape of a sphere.