Clip for mounting a fluid delivery device

Abstract

A clip for mounting a fluid delivery device adjacent a wall of an enclosure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes a base, a hook configured to support the base adjacent the wall, means for attaching a fluid delivery device to the base, and means for rotating the base. Additionally, a method for attaching a clip for mounting a fluid delivery device adjacent a toilet bowl is disclosed. The method includes securing a hook to a rim, engaging a tab of a base to an underside of the rim at an interface, and rotating the base in response to the interface to substantially engage the tab of the base with the underside of the rim.

1 . A clip for mounting a fluid delivery device adjacent a wall of an enclosure, the clip comprising: 
 a base;    a hook configured to support the base adjacent the wall;    means for attaching a fluid delivery device to the base; and    means for rotating the base.    
   
   
       2 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the means for attaching a fluid delivery device to the base comprises an arm extending from the body.  
   
   
       3 . The clip of  claim 2 , wherein the arm comprises: 
 a support segment; and    a barrel at the distal end of the support segment for supporting a fluid delivery device.    
   
   
       4 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the base comprises a fluid inlet; and    the clip includes a fluid delivery device comprising a nozzle in fluid communication with the fluid inlet.    
   
   
       5 . The clip of  claim 4 , wherein the nozzle comprises: 
 a deflection plate;    a passageway in fluid communication with the fluid inlet at an upper end of the passageway, the passageway extending between the fluid inlet and the deflection plate;    a channel in fluid communication with a lower end of the passageway; and    a pair of fins flanking the channel and extending upwardly from the deflection plate, the fins being contacted by fluid to rotate the nozzle.    
   
   
       6 . The clip of  claim 4 , wherein the nozzle comprises: 
 a deflection plate;    a passageway in fluid communication with the fluid inlet at an upper end of the passageway, the passageway extending between the fluid inlet and the deflection plate;    a pair of channels in fluid communication with a lower end of the passageway; and    a pair of fins flanking the channels and extending upwardly from the deflection plate, the fins being contacted by fluid to rotate the nozzle.    
   
   
       7 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein the means for rotating the base comprises: 
 a rib protruding from the hook;    a channel formed in the base for receiving the hook; and    a slit formed in the channel comprising an entrance, an exit, and an intermediate position between the entrance and the exit for receiving the rib,    wherein the width of the slit decreases from the entrance to the intermediate position and increases from the intermediate position to the exit to allow relative rotation between the hook and the base about a point located near the intermediate position of the slit.    
   
   
       8 . The clip of  claim 7 , wherein: 
 the hook comprises ratchet teeth; and    the channel comprises at least one protrusion for engaging the ratchet teeth to resist sliding movement between the hook and base.    
   
   
       9 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the hook comprises an elastomeric grip for engaging a surface of the enclosure.    
   
   
       10 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the hook comprises opposed spaced apart side segments movable toward and away from each other such that a distance between the opposed spaced apart side segments is adjustable.    
   
   
       11 . The clip of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the hook comprises a suction device for attaching the hook to a surface of the enclosure.    
   
   
       12 . The clip of  claim 1 , further comprising a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the fluid inlet for delivering fluid to the fluid delivery device.  
   
   
       13 . The clip of  claim 12 , wherein the hook comprises means for attaching the fluid conduit to the hook.  
   
   
       14 . The clip of  claim 13 , wherein the means for attaching the fluid conduit to the hook comprises a channel.  
   
   
       15 . A clip for mounting a fluid delivery device adjacent a wall of an enclosure, the clip comprising: 
 a base;    a hook configured to support the base adjacent the wall;    means for attaching a fluid delivery device to the base; and    a sensor mounted on the base or the hook.    
   
   
       16 . The clip of  claim 15  wherein the sensor is a motion sensor.  
   
   
       17 . The clip of  claim 15  wherein the sensor is a proximity sensor.  
   
   
       18 . The clip of  claim 15  wherein the means for attaching the fluid delivery device to the base comprises an arcuate arm extending downwardly from the base to rotatably support the fluid delivery device.  
   
   
       19 . The clip of  claim 15  wherein the sensor is mounted on the base on a surface opposite of the hook.  
   
   
       20 . A device for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure with a fluid, the device comprising: 
 a container for the fluid;    a fluid delivery device through which the fluid can be applied to the inner surface of the enclosure;    a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the container and the fluid delivery device;    means for delivering fluid from the container through the fluid conduit and to the fluid delivery device; and    a clip for mounting the fluid delivery device adjacent the inner surface of the enclosure, the clip comprising: 
 a base; and  
 a hook configured to support the base adjacent the inner surface of the enclosure,  
 wherein the base is configured to rotate with respect to the hook.  
   
   
   
       21 . The device of  claim 20  wherein the enclosure is one of a tub or a shower.  
   
   
       22 . The device of  claim 20  wherein the enclosure is a toilet comprising a rim.  
   
   
       23 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the hook comprises an elastomeric grip for engaging a surface of the toilet.  
   
   
       24 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the hook comprises a suction device for attaching the hook to a surface of the toilet.  
   
   
       25 . The device of  claim 22  wherein the hook comprises opposed spaced apart side segments movable toward and away from each other such that a distance between the opposed spaced apart side segments is adjustable.  
   
   
       26 . The device of  claim 20  further comprising: 
 a rib protruding from the hook;    a channel formed in the base for receiving the hook;    a slit formed in the channel comprising an entrance, an exit, and an intermediate position between the entrance and the exit for receiving the rib,    wherein the width of the slit decreases from the entrance to the intermediate position and increases from the intermediate position to the exit to allow relative rotation between the hook and the base about a point located near the intermediate position of the slit.    
   
   
       27 . The device of  claim 20  further comprising a sensor mounted on the hook or the base.  
   
   
       28 . The device of  claim 27  wherein the sensor is a motion sensor or a proximity sensor.  
   
   
       29 . The device of  claim 20  wherein the base comprises a tab for engaging the rim of the toilet.