# US 2011/0253180 A1 · Toilet plunger cleaning receptacle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2011/0253180 A1 - Document ID: US20110253180A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/172,651 - Filed: 2011-06-29 - Published: 2011-10-20 - Earliest claimed: 2005-08-12 - Inventors: DANITA C. DAVIDSON - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20110253180A1 ## CPC - A46B 17/06: Devices for cleaning brushes after use - A47K 17/00: Other sanitary equipment not covered by the other groups of this subclass {; Holders for toilet brushes} - B08B 1/12: Brushes - B08B 3/04: Cleaning involving contact with liquid - A46B 2200/304: Lavatory brush, i.e. brushes for cleaning toilets - A46B: BRUSHES (handles not integral with brushware B25G) - A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES - B08B: CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL ## Abstract The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle includes a main receptacle tank for receiving a toilet plunger and a volume of sanitizing solution. The bell of the plunger is positioned between a lower brush and an upper brush so that rotation of the plunger handle abrades both the interior and exterior surfaces of the bell against the upper and lower brushes. The tank of the receptacle further receives and holds a sanitizing solution to disinfect the toilet plunger. A pair of upper access doors may be provided for allowing the user access to the interior of the tank. A drainage hole is formed through a lower surface of the tank, allowing for the drainage of used sanitizing solution. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A toilet plunger cleaning receptacle, comprising: a tank having a bottom wall, the bottom wall having a lower inner surface and an outer surface; a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall and a front wall extending from the lower inner surface to define an open upper end; a first door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the first door having an opening defined therein configured to receive a plunger handle; a lower brush disposed within the tank, the lower brush being attached to the lower inner surface; an upper brush disposed within the tank, the upper brush being attached to one of the pair of sidewalls; a drainage faucet mounted on the tank; and a plurality of C-shaped support members pivotally attached to the tank adjacent the bottom wall. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said drainage faucet is mounted in said front wall adjacent the lower inner surface. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including: a second door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the second door having an opening formed therethrough configured to receive the handle of a toilet brush; and a handle attached to the second door. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including an inlet formed in one of said sidewalls, the inlet being adapted to receive a sanitizing solution for filling said tank. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including a respective handle member attached to each of said pair of sidewalls. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a concave surface formed thereon adapted to rest upon an upper surface of a standard-size toilet seat. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a first end and a second end, each of the second ends being adapted to engage an inner rim of a standard-size toilet seat. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 1, further including a handle attached to said first door. ### Claim 9 A toilet plunger cleaning receptacle, comprising: a tank having a bottom wall, the bottom wall having a lower inner surface and an outer surface; a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall, and a front wall extending from the lower inner surface to define an open upper end; a first door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the first door having a handle, the first door having an opening defined therein configured to receive a plunger handle; a lower brush disposed within the tank, the lower brush being attached to the lower inner surface; an upper brush disposed within the tank, the upper brush being attached to one of the pair of sidewalls; a drainage faucet mounted on the front wall of the tank adjacent the lower inner surface; and a plurality of C-shaped support members pivotally attached to the tank adjacent the bottom wall. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, further including: a second door pivotally mounted on the upper end, the second door having an opening formed therethrough configured to receive the handle of a toilet brush; and a handle attached to the second door. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, further including an inlet formed in one of said sidewalls, the inlet being adapted to receive a sanitizing solution for filling said tank. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, further including a respective handle member attached to each of said pair of sidewalls. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 9, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a concave surface formed thereon adapted to rest upon an upper surface of a standard-size toilet seat. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle according to claim 13, wherein each said C-shaped support member has a first end and a second end, each of the second ends being adapted to engage an inner rim of a standard-size toilet seat.