Grabbing device

Abstract

The grabbing device may include a first end configured to hold a cleaning tool or product, such as a wet wipe or piece of toilet paper. The device may include a grabbing claw that may protrude out from the first end. A user may push a switch to cause the claw to exit the first end of the device and to expand. With the claw expanded, the user may then insert a cleaning product into the grabbing claw and may push the switch to cause the claw to retract into the first end of the device. When the claw is retracted, the cleaning product may be used without falling from the device. Once the user is finished using the cleaning product, the user may push the switch to cause the claw to expand and drop the cleaning product from the device, without the user having to touch the product.

1 . A grabbing device comprising:
 a grabbing claw configured to expand from a collapsed state to an expanded state, wherein the grabbing claw is attached at one end to a wire; and   a switch in mechanical connection with the wire, wherein the switch is configured to move the grabbing claw from a first position to a second position;   wherein when the switch is in the first position, the grabbing claw is in the collapsed state, and wherein when the switch is in the second position, the grabbing claw is in the expanded state.   
     
     
         2 . The grabbing device of  claim 1 , wherein when the grabbing claw is in the expanded state, the grabbing claw is configured to hold a cleaning product. 
     
     
         3 . The grabbing device of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a first stop portion projecting inwardly from the grabbing device; and   a second stop portion projecting inwardly from the grabbing device;   wherein when the switch abuts the first stop portion, the switch is in the first position, and wherein when the switch abuts the second stop portion, the switch is in the second position.   
     
     
         4 . The grabbing device of  claim 1 , wherein the switch further comprises an internal body that translates with the switch inside the grabbing device, and wherein the wire further comprises a wire attachment looped through a pin hole in the internal body of the switch. 
     
     
         5 . The grabbing device of  claim 4 , further comprising a rigid rod, wherein the wire attachment mechanically connects the internal body to the rigid rod. 
     
     
         6 . The grabbing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a spring connected to the switch at a rear end of the grabbing device. 
     
     
         7 . The grabbing device of  claim 1 , wherein when the grabbing claw is in the collapsed state, the grabbing claw is contained within the grabbing device. 
     
     
         8 . A grabbing device comprising:
 a grabbing claw configured to hold a cleaning wipe; and   a switch configured to move the grabbing claw from a first position to a second position;   wherein when the switch is in the first position, the grabbing claw is in a collapsed and retracted state, and wherein when the switch is in the second position, the grabbing claw is in an expanded and protruded state.   
     
     
         9 . The grabbing device of  claim 8 , wherein the grabbing claw and the switch are connected via a wire. 
     
     
         10 . The grabbing device of  claim 8 , wherein when the grabbing claw is in the expanded and protruded state, the grabbing claw is configured to hold a cleaning product. 
     
     
         11 . The grabbing device of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a first stop portion projecting inwardly from the grabbing device; and   a second stop portion projecting inwardly from the grabbing device;   wherein when the switch abuts the first stop portion, the switch is in the first position, and wherein when the switch abuts the second stop portion, the switch is in the second position.   
     
     
         12 . The grabbing device of  claim 9 , wherein the switch further comprises an internal body that translates with the switch inside the grabbing device, and wherein the wire further comprises a wire attachment looped through a pin hole in the internal body of the switch. 
     
     
         13 . The grabbing device of  claim 12 , further comprising a rigid rod, wherein the wire attachment mechanically connects the internal body to the rigid rod. 
     
     
         14 . The grabbing device of  claim 8 , further comprising a spring connected to the switch at a rear end of the grabbing device. 
     
     
         15 . The grabbing device of  claim 8 , wherein when the grabbing claw is in the collapsed and retracted state, the grabbing claw is contained within the grabbing device. 
     
     
         16 . A method for using a grabbing device comprising:
 moving a switch from a first position to a second position such that a grabbing claw may protrude from the grabbing device such that a cleaning wipe may be placed into the grabbing claw; and   moving the switch from the second position to the first position, causing the grabbing claw to retract into the grabbing device.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising the step of moving the switch from the first position to the second position, causing the grabbing claw to protrude from the grabbing device. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the grabbing device comprises:
 a first stop portion projecting inwardly from the grabbing device; and   a second stop portion projecting inwardly from the grabbing device;   wherein when the switch abuts the first stop portion, the switch is in the first position, and wherein when the switch abuts the second stop portion, the switch is in the second position.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the switch further comprises an internal body that translates with the switch inside the grabbing device, and wherein a wire that connects the switch to the grabbing claw further comprises a wire attachment looped through a pin hole in the internal body of the switch. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising a rigid rod, wherein the wire attachment mechanically connects the internal body to the rigid rod.