Cleaning device for hollow objects

Abstract

The cleaning device for hollow objects includes a rigid rod, a cleaning sleeve, and a handle. The rigid rod forms the frame of the cleaning device and has a first end and a second end. The cleaning sleeve is provided for contacting the cleaning surface of the hollow object and encases a portion of the rigid rod adjacent the second end. The cleaning sleeve is made from a material that fully protects the surface of the hollow object being cleaned and may be replaceable. The handle my be a telescoping handle and extends from the first end of the rigid rod to increase the overall length of the device. The telescoping handle allows the cleaning device to be used on a variety of different sized hollow objects.

1 . A cleaning device for hollow objects, comprising:
 a rigid rod having a first end and a second end, the second end being tapered to a point;   a cleaning sleeve encasing a portion of the rigid rod adjacent the second end; and   a handle extending from the first end of the rigid rod.   
   
   
       2 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said rigid rod is made of metal. 
   
   
       3 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , said rigid rod is made of stainless steel. 
   
   
       4 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning sleeve is made of a close-knit fabric. 
   
   
       5 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning device made of terry cloth. 
   
   
       6 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning sleeve is permanently attached to said rigid rod. 
   
   
       7 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning sleeve is permanently attached to said rigid rod using an adhesive. 
   
   
       8 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said cleaning sleeve is removably attached to said rigid rod. 
   
   
       9 . The cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said handle is telescoping. 
   
   
       10 . The cleaning device of  claim 9 , wherein said telescoping handle includes indents on an inner surface thereof, said rigid rod includes a detent on an outer surface thereof, and wherein said indents cooperate with said detent to allow the handle to snap into place in several extended and retracted positions. 
   
   
       11 . A cleaning device for hollow objects, comprising:
 a rigid rod having a first end and a second end;   a cleaning sleeve encasing a portion of the rigid rod adjacent the second end; and   a telescoping handle extending from the first end of the rigid rod.   
   
   
       12 . A cleaning device for hollow objects, comprising:
 a rigid rod having a first end and a second end, the second end being tapered to a point;   a cleaning sleeve encasing a portion of the rigid rod adjacent the second end; and   a telescoping handle extending from the first end of the rigid rod.