FR2890866A1 - Apparatus for combating bacterial flora on household cleaning articles, especially sponges, comprises chamber with removable support and inner disinfectant emitters - Google Patents

Abstract

The apparatus (1) consists of a housing (2) with an opening (5) leading to an inner chamber (3), and an hinged support (8) with a holder (11) for a household cleaning article (4), especially a sponge, and a handle (10). The support also has a perforated compartment (13) to receive a sachet of a disinfecting agent and/or an essential oil with antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Once the support is closed the sponge is located completely inside the chamber, where it is treated with a disinfecting agent or bacterial flora growth inhibitor, which can include microwaves or ultraviolet rays, and a hot air flow.

Description

The present inventior relates to a device for limiting or

  to prevent the proliferation of the bacterial flora present on household cleaning articles or even to destroy it. It applies especially, but not exclusively, to spongy cleaning articles such as household sponges.

  We know that sponges are very common in kitchens and / or bathrooms. Nevertheless, these sponges which serve to wipe or more generally to clean impregnate dirt with which they have been in contact despite the rinsing and spinning operations they are subject to. These soils, which may consist for example of microscopic nutrients proliferate on the surface and in the pores of the sponge due in particular to its moisture which makes it unhygienic and smelly.

  Disposable wipes are also known which make it possible to improve the hygiene conditions while avoiding the propagation and the dispersion of the soils nevertheless. These wipes do not have the absorbing power of the sponges, they are expensive and harmful at the environmental level because of a very short life, which requires to stock up very often and therefore to produce a very large quantity.

  The object of the invention is therefore more particularly to remedy these drawbacks by proposing an efficient, small and economical device which can destroy the bacterial flora and / or prevent or limit proliferation. of such a flora present in spongy household articles.

  To this end, it proposes a device making it possible to limit or prevent the proliferation of the bacterial wound present on household cleaning articles or to destroy said bacterial flora, characterized in that it comprises a housing containing at least one enclosure having dimensions greater than those of the cleaning article to be treated; E at least one scpport can be connected to said enclosure or be extractable, it then engages at least partially in said enclosure; this support may comprise means for holding the cleaning article to be treated, which are arranged in such a way that when this support is engaged in the enclosure, said cleaning article to be treated is totally disposed in the volume delimited by the enclosure; É means for the release of disinfecting or inhibiting agents which are arranged so as to allow the diffusion of the disinfecting agents in the enclosure; É means of producing a heat flux.

  The disinfectants or inhibitors used may be in particular ultrasonic, microwaves, ultraviolet, bactericidal essential oils.

  The enclosure and the removable portion (s) may be shaped to contain and simultaneously process a plurality of household cleaning articles.

  Advantageously, sel) n an alternative embodiment of the invention, said housing may include de; means for diffusing a perfumed and bactericidal fluid into the external space surrounding the device according to the invention.

  Embodiments of the invention will be described hereinafter by way of nonlimiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic and cutaway representation of a view lateral device of the invention comprising a fr nest generator.

  FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of the other side view of the device according to the invention shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of the device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention comprising a fan and a receptacle comprising an antibacterial and antiseptic liquid.

  FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of an alternative embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 3.

  Figure 4 is. FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of the device according to an embodiment variant of the invention, the enclosure of which is made of a porous material and two walls between which a void space is arranged.

  Figure 5 is a diagrammatic and cutaway view of a side view of the device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention comprising ultraviolet lamps.

  FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of the other lateral view of the device according to the invention shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of a three-quarter front view of the device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention comprising a magnetron.

  FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of a three-quarter front view of the device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention comprising an ozonizer.

  FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of a three-quarter front view of the device according to the embodiment variant of the invention, shown in FIG. 8, in which the support of the sponge is totally engaged. in the enclosure of the housing.

  FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of a three-quarter front view of the device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention comprising an ozonizer and a chamber filled with water.

  FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of a three-quarter-sided view of the device according to the alternative embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 10, in which the support of the sponge is totally engaged in the housing enclosure.

  FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of the device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention comprising a transducer.

  FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic and cut-away representation of a three-quarter front view of the device according to the embodiment variant of the invention shown in FIG. 12, in which the support of the sponge is fully engaged. in the main enclosure of the housing.

  In the example shown in Figures 1 and 2, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 preferably having a substantially parallelepiped shape comprising: E An enclosure 3 which has dimensions slightly greater than that of the epure 4 to be treated and having a first substantially vertically oriented first orifice 5 opening towards the front end 6 of the casing 2, as well as a second, substantially rectangular, aperture 7 horizontally opening on the lower part of a lateral side in the vicinity of the bottom base of the housing 2.

  A retractable support 8 mounted on pivoting means which engages in said first orifice 5 of the enclosure 3. This support 8 comprises: o A front wall 9 which may comprise on its external face a handle 0 and which has the same dimensions than those of the first orifice 5 of the chamber 3 so as to close it when the support 8 is placed in the chamber 3.

  Maintaining means 11 of the sponge 4 to be treated which are arranged on the inner face of said wall 9. These holding means 11 consist of tubular elements having the shape of arches which define a housing 12 extending into a plane offset from that of the front wall 9 and in which can be inserted the sponge 4. Advantageously, the dimensions of this housing 12 can accommodate the different common formats of household sponges more, the grid form With large meshes holding means 11 limits the maximum contact with the sponge 4 which promotes the flow of water. In this way, after having inserted the sponge 4 to be treated in this housing 12 and introduced the support <; in the housing 2, the sponge 4 which occupies substantially the volume defined by the enclosure 3 is disposed in a plane offset from that of the front wall 9 of the housing 2. Advantageously, this orientation at an angle of the sponge 4 optimizes its drainage. Preferably, in order to optimize the drainage of the sponge 4, the angle constituted by the plane of the frontal portion 9 and that of the holding means 11 will be 40.

  o A perforated compartment 13, disposed between the holding means 11 and the front wall 9 and having an orifice (not shown) for inserting a diffuser bag (not shown) comprising disinfectants. More specifically, this sachet comprises a non-toxic compound that neutralizes both acids and bases, such as in particular sodium bicarbonate or charcoal and / or an essential antibacterial and antiseptic oil, such as in particular an essential oil of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary.

  Advantageously, the neutralization properties of the acids and of the base 3 of the non-toxic compound make it possible to eliminate bad odors, whereas the essential oils make it possible to eliminate the bacteria present on the sponge 4 and to give it a refreshing odor. . Preferably, this mixture and the diffuser sachets will be designed so as to allow them to remain effective for at least six months.

  A cold generator 14 disposed in the enclosure 3 preferably on one of its side walls and operating preferentially according to the principle of the Peltier effect. This cold generator 14 is connected to a low-voltage and high-impedance power source (no: i shown) and is connected to a conductive plate 15 such as an aluminum plate disposed in said enclosure 3. According to a embodiment of the invention, the enclosure 3 may include a fan 200 connected to a power source (not shown) to ensure the mixing of the cold air thus produced to ensure optimal ventilation sponge 4 and avoid the proliferation of microbes and bacteria. Preferably, this filter generator 14 will maintain the temperature of the device between 4 and 7 (the salmo: they do not develop below 8).

  É A radiator 16 which is included on the lateral side where the second orifice 7 and extending above the latter. It is connected to a power supply (not shown) and its function is to expel the Ghaud air generated by any process of generating cold air also resulting in the production of heat, such as the Peltier effect . This radiator 16 may comprise at least one fan 201 allowing it to be cooled. In addition, the radiator 16 may also include at least one filter 17 that can be renewable, scented and made of paper and extending vertically on its outer wall to the second orifice 7. The filter 17 can also be protected by a protective grid 202.

  An extractible tray 18 which has the form of a drawer arranged transversely on the upper face of the lower base of the housing 2. This extractable tray 18 is mounted on sliding means and fits horizontally in said second orifice 7 of the enclosure 3.

  It has a length substantially equal to the width of the lower base of the casing 2 added to the thickness of the radiator 16 so as to be placed under the sponge 4 and partially under the radiator 16 when it is inserted into the casing 2. Advantageously, the bottom of the tank 1.8 may be tilted towards its front wall 19 so as to direct the drainage water under the radiator 16 where it may be pumped by capillarity using said filter 17. Advantageously, the extractable tray 18 may include on the outer face of its front wall 19 a handle 20 to facilitate its gripping and sliding.

  A cover (shown) which covers its side walls, its upper wall and its rear wall, this cover may comprise on at least one of its side walls ventilation slots (not shown) to allow the evacuation of the hot air propelled by the radiator 16.

  Thus, after having sposed the sponge 4 in the housing 12 of the extractable support 8 where it is: maintained by the holding means 11, the support 8 can be inserted into the enclosure 3 by a simple push on its front wall 9 Starting (read) said (s) source (s) of power supply allows to operate the generatrix Jr of cold 14, the radiator 16 and the fan.In this way, the draining of the The sponge water 4 is favored by the angled position of the sponge as well as by the air flow generated by the fan The low temperature of the enclosure 3 qi zi results from the action of the air generator cold 14 avoids the proliferation of bacteria present on and in the sponge 4. The drained water is collected in the extractable tank 18 and directed towards the radiator 16 where it is pumped by capillary action by the filter 17, the evaporation subsequent to this water allows, if the filter 17 is scented, to propagate the perfume in the room where the device according to the invention is located 1.

  According to a variant die) of the invention, as shown in Figure 3, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 comprising: É An enclosure 2C which has dimensions slightly greater than that of the spong e 4 to be treated and having on one of these sides an opening 21 which can be substantially rectangular.

  An extractable support 22 in the form of a drawer mounted on slides or on rolling or pivoting means which engages horizontally in said opening 21 of the enclosure 20. This support 22 comprises: a front wall 23 which may comprise on its external face a handle 24 and having the same dimensions as those of the opening 21 of the enclosure 20 so as to close it when the support:; 2 is placed in the enclosure 20.

  Of the means for holding the sponge 4 to be treated, which are arranged on the upper face of the bottom wall of the support 22, these holding means 25 extend in a plane that is offset in relation to that of said lower wall to maintain the sponge 4 at an angle to promote drainage. The holding means 25 may consist of tubular elements of the aforesaid type having the form of arches which define a housing whose dimensions advantageously allow to accommodate the different common formats of household sponges.

  Advantageously, these holding means 25 are designed to prevent any contact between this lower wall and the sponge 4, the drainage water being collected in the bottom of the support 22.

  a perforated compartment 26 disposed on one of the side walls of the extractable support 22 and having an orifice (not shown) for inserting a diffusion bag (not shown) of the aforesaid type comprising a nontoxic compound neutralizing the acids and bases such as, for example, bicarbonate of soda or charcoal.

  É A fan 27 connected to a power supply (not shown), this fan 27 being disposed on one of the inner side walls of the enclosure 20 and facing the sponge 4 to be treated; the heat generated by the fan motor 27 being discharged to the outside through a vent pipe 28 in the form of a chimney.

  É A receptacle 2!) Comprising a wick 30 arranged in such a way that said wick 30 is located in front of said ventilator 27 and comprising an essential antibacterial and antiseptic oil such as in particular an essential oil of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary.

  Ventilation slots 31 included on at least one of the lateral sides and / or on the upper side of the casing 2 in order to allow an optimal circulation of the air.

  In this way, the sponge 4 arranged at an angle thanks to the holding means will be able to drain, the dewatering being optimized thanks to the air flow generated by the fan 27, in which speed of this dripping can be advantageously controlled thanks to the controllability of the fan power 27.

  In addition, the compound included in the diffuser bag neutralizes odors while the essential oils included in the receptacle 29 give the sponge 4 a refreshing smell, these essential oils are spread through the presence of the wick 30 of the receptacle 29 in the flow of air generated by the wind 27.

  Advantageously, the inner face of the rear wall of the enclosure 20 may comprise near its base a spring 32 extending in the longitudinal axis of the housing 2 and which will be compressed when the support 22 will be fully engaged dan; 20. In this way, a simple push on the extractib support 22 will extract it effortlessly.

  According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figure 3 ', the housing 2 comprises a door 130 constituting a support means, it comprises on its inner face holding means 131 of the aforementioned type.

  The housing also comprises an enclosure 20 comprising a fan 27, ventilation slots 1, a perforated compartment 26 and a receptacle 29 comprising a wick 30 of the aforementioned type and an extractable tray 30 in the form of a drawer disposed on the upper face of its lower base. This extractable tray 132 is mounted on sliding means and fits horizontally in an orifice on one of the side walls of the enclosure 20. It has a length substantially equal to that of the lower base d; the enclosure 20 so as to be placed under the sponge 4 to collect the dewatering water. Advantageously, the extractable tray 132 may comprise on the outer face of its front wall a handle for facilitating its gripping and sliding.

  According to another alternative embodiment of the invention, as shown in FIG. 4, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 comprising: A enclosure 4 (1 constituted for example by a lid in the shape of a bell and which can be surmounted by a handle 41 in order to facilitate its grip, the lid 40 is made of a porous material such as sandstone and carries two walls 42, 43 between which is arranged a empty space 44, an orifice 45 disposed near its apex allowing the filling of said water space 44. The cover 40 also comprises a perforated housing 46 fixed on its inner wall and in which a dispensing bag (not shown) can be arranged. comprising a non-toxic compound that neutralizes both acids and bases, such as, in particular, sodium bicarbonate or charcoal and / or an antibacterial and antiseptic essential oil, such as in particular an esse tile of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary.

  A support 47 consisting of a tray whose bottom may be hollow to receive the drip water and / or be perforated to allow the evacuation of the water if the device 1 is placed on a drip tray.

  Means 48 for holding the sponge 4 to be treated of the aforesaid type, these means 48 being included on said plate 47.

  Thus, the structure of the lid 40 makes it possible to cool the air of its interior space 30 by evaporation of the water contained in the space 44 delimited by its two walls 42, 43, while the mixture of the diffuser bag allows to neutralize and / or kill the odors and / or the stains present in the sponge 4.

  According to another variant embodiment of the invention as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 having for example substantially the shape of a rectangular trapezium and comprising on the Lower part of its rear wall a substantially rectangular orifice 50 extending transversely. This housing 2 also comprises: A enclosure 51 having for example substantially the shape of a rectangle trapezium, having dimensions greater than that of the sponge 4 to be treated and imitated by a part of the lower base of the housing 2, by the front face of a cold generator 62, by an upper perf perfée base 53 and a portion of the oblique lateral side of the housing 2. This enclosure 51 comprises a first orifice 54 substantially re-tangular extending longitudinally and opening on the oblique lateral side of the housing 2 and a second orifice (not shown) substantially rectangular extending transversely and opening under the lower part of the cold generator 62, this second orifice being arranged opposite the orifice 50 included on the back wall of Housing 2.

  An extractable support 56 mounted on pivoting means which engages in said first; orifice 54 of the enclosure 51. This support 56 comprises: a front wall 57 of the aforesaid type.

  o Retaining means 58 of the sponge 4 to be treated which are disposed on the internal face of said wall 57. These holding means 58 consist of tubular elements of the aforesaid type which define a housing 59 extending in a plane substantially. perpendicular to that of the wall 57 and in which can be inserted the sponge 4. In this way, after inserting the sponge 4 to be treated in this housing 59 and introduced the support 56 in the housing 2, the sponge 4 which occupies the volume delimited by pregnant 51 is disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to that of the side oblique side of the housing 2. Advantageously, this bias orientation of the sponge 4 optimizes its drainage. Preferably, in order to optimize the drainage of the sponge 4, the angle constituted by the lower base and the oblique lateral side of the housing 2 will be 40.

  A perforated compartment 60 of the aforesaid type disposed on the upper base of the enclosure 51 and comprising a diffuser bag (not shown) of the aforesaid tape.

  An extractable tray 61 in the form of a drawer disposed on the upper surface of the lower base of the housing 2. This extractable tray 61 is mounted on sliding nuts and fits horizontally into the hole 50 made on the rear wall. of the housing 2 and in said second port of the enclosure 51. It has a length substantially equal to that of the lower base of the housing 2 so as to be placed under the sponge 4 to collect the drip water. Advantageously, the extractable tray 61 may include on the outer face &. its front wall a handle (not shown) to facilitate its grip and its sliding.

  A cold generator 62 disposed at the rear of the housing 2 and extending in a plane substantially parallel to the rear wall of the housing 2. This generator 62 extends preferentially from the upper base of the enclosure 51 at the second orifice and advantageously constitutes a counterweight to the sponge 4 and the holding means 58. This generator 62 is preferably used according to the principle of the alcarazas, it is then composed of a porous material such as sandstone and comprises two walls between which water is introduced, the generator 62 being regularly supplied with water through an orifice 63 disposed at its top. This generator 62 is surmounted by a perforated conduit 64 disposed opposite the space where the perforated compartment 60 is located.

  Ultraviolet light lamps 64 connected to an electrical power source (not shown) are included on the inner face of one of the side walls of the enclosure 51, an ultraviolet transparent partition 140 having small orifices to allow the circulation of the air and to avoid the splashing of the lamps 64 separates them from the air 4.

  Arrangement slits are preferably provided on the lateral side of the enclosure 51 or placed at the location where the ultraviolet lamps 64 are located, the slits being arranged so as to be opposite the sponge 4 when this one is in the enclosure 51.

  É A fan (6 included on the underside of the upper base of enclosure 51.

  A cover 6'7 which covers its lateral sides, its upper base and its rear wall, this lid 67 may comprise on at least one of its lai ral walls ventilation slots 65 arranged opposite the slots of the 51).

  In this way, the air entering the chamber 51 through said ventilation slots 65 is heated in contact with the ultraviolet lamps 64, and then propelled by means of the fan 66 to the perforated duct 64 which directs it along the outer wall of the cold generator 62 thereby increasing the evaporation of water c) ntenue in this generator 62 and thus the production of cold inside the enclosure 51.

  The ulti aviolets radiation can destroy the living cells present on the sponge 4 to be treated by acting directly on their DNA.

  According to a variant die), the embodiment of the invention, to ensure the penetration of these rays dar s sponge 4 to be treated, sponges may be specially designed to minimize the areas inaccessible to said radiation.

  Thus, it will be possible to perforate a conventional synthetic or vegetable sponge with holes of a thickness and a diameter which are respectively preferably substantially equal to 2 centimeters and 5 millimeters; E use a specific sponge, transparent to ultraviolet radiation, this sponge can be made of polyethylene terephthalate (P. = - ': .T) or more generally in any cellular plastic, transparent to ultraviolet radiation, the multiple reflections of said radiation on the walls of the cells allowing them to access the heart of the sponge to be treated.

  Preferably, the extractable tray 61 as well as the internal faces of the enclosure 51 will be white in order to optimally reflect ultraviolet radiation.

  According to another variant embodiment of the invention as illustrated in FIG. 7, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a box 2 of shape, for example, substantially parallelepipedal, and comprises an enclosure 70.

  This enclosure 70 comprises a magnetron 71 capable of producing electromagnetic radiation of the microwave type and a fan 72, the magnetron 71 and the fan 72 being connected to an electric power source I (not shown) and to a device control (not shown). It also comprises: A part of a housing 73 in which a dispensing bag (not shown) can be arranged comprising a nontoxic compound neutralizing 13 times the acids and bases such as, in particular, sodium bicarbonate or carbon dioxide; wood and / or an antibacterial and antiseptic essential oil such as in particular an essential oil of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary. É An extractiary tray 74 having the shape of a drawer disposed on the

  upper face of its lower base. This extractable tray 74 fits vertically in an orifice included on one of the side walls of the enclosure 70. It has a length less than that of the opening of the enclosure 7,) so as to be disposed under the In this way, the extractable pan 74 can be removed in order to be rinsed off.

  The housing comprises door 75 constituting a support means, it comprises on its inner face holding means 76 of the aforesaid type and another part of a housing 73 'shaped to cooperate with the other part 73 when the door 75 is closed. The door 75 is connected to the control device. In this way, the heat resulting from the electromagnetic radiation produced by the magnetron 71 will make it possible to destroy certain soiling present in the sponges 4. After the expiration of a lapse of time following the end of the emission ofdi: s radiation, the control device triggers the opening of said door 75 to allow the ambient air to enter the enclosure 70 and diffuse the compound of the diffuser bag, the two parts 73, 73 'no longer cooperating. The fan 72 operating throughout this cycle.

  The electromagnetic radiation will be produced for a relatively short time so as not to damage the sponges 4.

  Advantageously, in order to damp the noise emitted by the waves produced by the magnetron 71, the enclosure 70 in which it is arranged may be isolated by phonation.

  Advantageously, e, the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation can be reduced to a very low intensity, below the thermal threshold (4 W / kg of TAS (energy absorbed by the material)) to produce localized heating at the cell membranes of the bacteria.In this case, the drain, N will preferably be performed before treatment.This method is cc uplée with a means of ventilation, the diffuser bag can then be placed d in a compartment not closed because the heat released does not present any risk of deteriorating it.

  According to another variant embodiment of the invention as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 having for example substantially a parallelepipedal shape comprising a main enclosure 80 intended to accommodate the sponge 4 to be treated and having a front opening 81. This enclosure 80 is surmounted by an upper enclosure 82 having substantially the shape of a rectangle trapezoid returned, the oblique side side 83 of the enclosure 82 being arranged frontally. This upper portion 82 has an ozonizer 84 producing ozone connected to my power source (not shown), of a length less than that of the housing 2 and which extends longitudinally over the entire width of the housing. enclosure 82, the ozone diffusion holes 85 of this ozonizer 84 being distributed over its front face, said upper enclosure 82 also comprises an inclined plane 86 extending over its entire width, substantially from the base of the diffusion orifices. 85 at the bottom wall of the upper enclosure 2. A slot 87 extending over the entire width of the upper enclosure 8: and included on the bottom wall thereof separates the inclined plane 86 and the oblique lateral side In this way, the ozone flow produced by the ozonizer 8z- will be directed toward this slot 87 and will fall vertically into the first enclosure 80 due to the fact that the ozone is heavier than the air.

  The casing 2 also comprises an extractable support 88 having the shape of a drawer which engages in the opening 81 of the main enclosure 80. This drawer 88 which can include on the outer face of its front wall a handle 89 to facilitate its gripping comprises a floor comprising: E an anterior portion 90 transversely oriented having a longitudinal slot ç, 1 of a length and a width respectively greater than c Ales standard sponges, and holding means 92 of the aforesaid type so that the sponge 4 to be treated is inclined to promote its dripping, these holding means 92 being disposed above said slot 91 and are fixed to the front wall and / or to one Lateral edges of this part 90, this anterior portion 90 is shaped so that the holding means 92 t and the sponge 4 to be treated are arranged under the slot 87 of the pregnant upper 82 when the support 88 is fully engaged in the main enclosure 80; E a median portion 93 oriented transversely and a width substantially equal to half the length of the housing 2; And a transverse oriented rearwardly extending portion 94 with a substantially orthogonal width at half the length of the casing 2, this portion 94 being connected to the medial portion 93 such that a thrust exerted on the extractable support 88 causes a raising of these two parts 93, 94, in this raised position, the entire extractable support 88 may appear in the main enclosure 80.

  The housing 2 further comprises a lower enclosure 95 which extends under the floor of the extractable support 88 and which has a front opening in which can be inserted horizontally an extractable tray 96 having the shape of a drawer. This extractable ac 96 has a length substantially equal to that of the housing 2 so as to be placed under the sponge 4 to collect the sewage water age. Advantageously, this extractable tray 96 can tilt sL r the outer face of its front wall a handle 97 to facilitate its gripping and sliding.

  Thus, the ozone flow falls on the sponge 4 when the extractable support 88 is placed in the main container 80 thus making it possible in particular to prevent fermentation, to attack the very structure of the bacteria and to destroy the odors. Advantageously, the ozone penetrates the heart of the sponge 4 to be treated allowing insi a deep treatment thereof. Thanks to the presence of the slot 91 on the front part 90, the drip water is directed towards the extractable tank 96.

  In order to avoid any inhalation of ozone when the apparatus is opened, the residual ozone which remains in the main enclosure 80 of the apparatus after the treatment falls due to weight in the extractable tank 96, the humidity allows it to combine in oxygen. The removal of the support 88 makes it possible to lower the medial portion 93 and the posterior portion 94 and thus completely obstruct the lower chamber 95, thus trapping the residual ozone that has not yet decomposed.

  Preferably, the parts of the casing 2 which can be in contact with the ozone are made of stainless steel or glass, the seals being made of silicone.

  Advantageously, in order to optimize the decomposition of the ozone, a means constituting a catalyst can be installed in the main enclosure 80, this means being able to consist of means for emitting light radiation or for producing heat.

  According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 having for example; substantially a parallelepipedal shape having a top opening 100. The housing 2 also comprises: E a main enclosure 101 intended to accommodate the sponge 4 to be treated, this enclosure 01 being separated by a vertical partition 102 from a secondary enclosure 103 comprising a ozonizer (not shown) connected to a power supply (not shown); A porous means 104 constituting an ozone diffuser disposed in the main chamber 101 and connected to the ozonator by a silicone hose 105; a cover 106 constituting a support means and able to be articulated to the enclosures 101, 103, it comprises on its underside of the maintenance elements 107 of the aforesaid type, these holding elements 107 being offset with respect to the longitudinal axis of said cover 106 so that the sponge 4 retained by these holding means 107 is in position. bias relative to the neck circle 106 when it is raised, this position promoting drainage.

  Advantageously, the parts of the housing 2 may be in contact with ozone may be stainless steel.

  In this way, after having filled the main chamber 101 with water, the sponge 4 to be treated is placed in the space delimited by the holding elements 107, positioned on the housing 2 and the cover 106 on the housing 2. allows the sponge 4 to be immersed in the main chamber 101, and when the ozonator is activated, the ozone will diffuse into the water of the main enclosure 101 and destroy the dirt present in the sponge 4. At the end of the treatment, the lid 106 can be raised and held in this position which will allow the sponge 4 to drain.

  Advantageously, in order to prevent the user from inhaling ozone when lifting the lid 106, a control device (not shown) connected to a closing system of the lid 106 can control the opening of said lid. 106 at the end of a certain time, about twenty minutes for example, to allow the ozonated air to be transformed into oxygen in contact with moisture. The lid 106 comprises a filter containing a porous olide substrate such as charcoal to reduce said blocking time, and filter adsorbs residual ozone.

  Advantageously, the main enclosure 101 may include a heating means for heating the water thus optimizing the cleaning of the sponge 4 to be treated.

  According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the device according to the invention 1 comprises a housing 2 having an upper opening 110. The housing 2 also comprises: E a main enclosure 111 separated by a horizontal partition 112 of a lower slow compartment 113 in which is included a peak transducer, zo-electric (not shown) ultrasonic generator connected to a power source (not shown); A housing 114 comprising a disinfectant solution separated by a wall partition 115 from the main enclosure 111 and the outer compartment 113, said vertical partition 115 comprising at least one orifice (not shown) to allow the disinfectant solution to spread in the main enclosure 111; A cover 116 for closing the upper opening 110 of the housing 2.

  The main enclosure 111 comprises a perforated plate 117, constituting a support, extending horizontally and of a surface substantially equivalent to that of the main enclosure 111, this plate 117 being able to be subject to a translating movement. ) n vertical.

  Advantageously, the main enclosure 111 may include a heating means for heating the water thus optimizing the cleaning of the sponge 4 to be treated.

  Thus, after having filled the main enclosure 111 with water, the sponge 4 to be treated on the plate 117, lowered the tray 117 to the bottom of the main enclosure 111, controlled the passage of the disinfectant solution in the enclosure main 111 (by a push button mechanism for example), actuated the transducer and arranged the cover 116 on the housing 2, the sponge 4 will be subjected to ultrasound which will destroy the soils by cavitation. When the treatment is completed, the plate 117 is raised until the sponge 4 is pressed against the lid 116 which allows to wring it, the drainage water being discharged through the orifices of the plate 117.

  Advantageously, the housing 2 may be attached to a wall.

  Advantageously, the engagement and removal of the extractable support 8, 22, 56, 75, 88, 106 in the enclosure 3, 20, 51, 70, 80, 101 respectively control the start and stop of the said source (s) power supply, the removable support 8, 22, 56, 75, 88, 106 acting as a switch.

  It is obvious to those skilled in the art that as the technology advances, the basic idea of the invention can be implemented in many ways. The invention and its embodiments are therefore not restricted to the examples mentioned above.

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claims   1. Device F (1) for limiting or preventing the proliferation of ocher bacterial present on household cleaning articles (4) or destroying said bacterial flora characterized in that it comprises a housing (2) comprising: At least one enclosure (3, 20, 40, 51, 70, 80, 101) having dimensions greater than those of the cleaning article (4) to be treated; At least one support (8, 22, 47, 56, 75, 88, 106, 117, 130) connectable to said enclosure (3, 20, 40, 51, 70, 80, 101) or be extractable, then becomes at least partially in said enclosure (3, 20, 40, 51, 70, 80, 101); this support (8, 22, 47, 56, 75, 88, 106, 117, 130) may comprise holding means (11, 25, 48, 58, 76, 92, 107, 131) of the cleaning article (4) to be treated which are arranged such that when the support (8, 22, 47, 56, 75, 88, 106, 117, 130) is engaged in the enclosure (3, 20, 40, 51, 70 , 80, 101), said cleaning article (4) to be treated is totally arranged in the volume defined by the enclosure (3. 20, 40, 51, 70, 80, 101); É means of emission (13, 26, 29, 30, 46, 60, 64, 72, 84) disinfectants or inhibitors which are arranged to allow the diffusion of disinfectants in the enclosure ( 3, 20, 40, 51, 70, 80, 101); É means for producing a heat flux (14, 27, 40, 62, 71).   2. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (2) comprises: E an enclosure (3) which has a first orifice (5) substantially rectangular ax :. vertically opening on the front side (6) of the housing (2), and a second orifice (7) substantially rectangular horizontally oriented opening on the lower part of a lateral side near the lower base of the housing (2); E an extractible support (8) mounted on pivoting means which engages in said first orifice (5) of the enclosure (3); this support (8) comprises o a front wall (9) which may comprise on its outer face a handle (110) and which has the same dimensions as those of the first) (5) of the enclosure (3) so as to close when the support (8) is placed in the enclosure (3); o holding means (11) of the sponge (4) to be treated which are arranged on the inner face of said wall (9); these holding means (11) consist of tubular elements in the form of beams which define a housing (12) extending in a plane c offset from that of the front wall (9) and in which can be inserted the sponge (4); o a perforated comr (13), disposed between the holding means (11) and the front wall (9) and having an orifice for inserting a diffuser bag comprising disinfectrnts agents and / or an antibacterial and antiseptic essential oil ue; A cold generator (14) disposed in the enclosure (3), the cold generator (14) is connected to a low voltage and high impedance power source and is connected to a conductive plate (15). ) such as an aluminum plate disposed in said enclosure (3); É a fan (200) connected to a power source; É a radiator (15) which is provided on the lateral side of the second orifice (7) and extending above the latter, it is connected to a power supply; A drawer Me (18) which has the form of a drawer arranged transversely on the upper face of the lower base of the housing (2), this extractable tray (18) fits horizontally in said second hole (7) of the enclosure (3), it has a length substantially orthogonal to the width of the lower base of the housing (2) added to 1 thickness of the radiator (16) so as to be disposed under the sponge (4) and partially under the radiator (16) when inserted into the bin (2); A cover comprising at least one of its side walls of the ventilation slots.   3. Device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the radiator (16) comprises at least one filter (17) which can be renewed, fragrant and paper and extending vertically on its outer wall until second orifice (7), this filter (17) being protected by a protective grid (202) moreover, the bottom of the tank (18) is inclined towards its front wall (19) so as to direct the dewatering water under the radiator (16) where it can be pumped by capillarity using said filter (17).   4. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (2) comprises: E an enclosure (20) having dimensions slightly greater than that of the epone (4) to be treated and having on the one of these sides an opening (21); An extractable support (22) in the form of a drawer mounted on slides or on sliding or pivoting means which engages horizontally in said opening (21) of the enclosure (20), this support (22) comprises: o a wall front end (23) having the same dimensions as those of the opening (21) of the enclosure (20); o holding means (25) of the sponge (4) to be treated which are arranged on the upper face of the bottom wall of the support (22), these holding means (25) extend in a plane offset from to that of said bottom wall to maintain the sponge 14) at an angle to promote drainage; o a perforated compartment (26) disposed on one of the side walls of the extractable support (22) and having an orifice for inserting therein a diffuser bag comprising disinfecting agents and / or an antibacterial and antiseptic essential oil (read; A fan 27) connected to a power source, this fan (271 being oriented towards the sponge (4) to be treated, the heat produced by the motor of the fan (27) being discharged to the outside through a chimney-shaped evacuation bed (28); E a receptacle (2)) having a wick (30) arranged in such a manner that said wick (30) is located in front of said ventilator (27) and comprising an essential oil antibacterial and antiseptic; And ventilation slots (31) on at least one of the lateral sides and / or on the upper side of the housing (2).   5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the inner face of the rear wall of the enclosure (20) comprises in proximity; from its base a spring (32) extending in the longitudinal axis of the housing (2) and which is compressed when the support (22) is fully engaged in the enclosure (20) in this way, a simple push on the extractible support (22) makes it possible to extract it.   6. Device according to one of claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the housing (2) comprises a door (130) constituting a support means, it comprises on its inner face holding means (131) of the aforesaid type , the housing also comprises an enclosure (20) comprising a fan (27), ventilation slots (31), a perforated compartment (26) and a rack) (29) comprising a wick (30) of the aforementioned type and that an extractable tray (30) having the form of a drawer disposed on the upper face of its lower base, this extractable tray (132) is mounted on sliding means and: 'fits horizontally in an orifice included on one side walls of the enclosure (20), it has a length substantially equal to that of the lower base of the enclosure (20) so as to be disposed under the epige ige (4) to collect the water drip.   7. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that (housing (2) comprises: É an enclosure 40) consisting of a porous material and having two (walls (42, 43) between which is arranged a void space ( 44), an orfice (45) disposed near its apex for filling the space (44) with water, the cover (40) also comprises a perforated housing (46) fixed on its inner wall and in which can be arranged a diffuser bag comprising a net nontoxic compound tracing both acids and bases and / or an antibacterial and antiseptic essential oil; a support (47) consisting of a tray whose bottom may be hollow in order to receive the draining water and / or being perforated to allow the evacuation of this water if the device (1) is placed on a drip tray; E means for holding (48) the sponge (4) to be treated consisting of in tubular elements having the shape of a racks which define a housing (12) 'extending in a plane offset from that of the support (47) and Jans which can be inserted the sponge (4), these means (48) being included on said plate (47).   8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (2) has substantially the shape of a rectangular trapezium and has on the lower part of its rear wall a substantially rectangular orifice (50) extending transversely, this housing (2) also comprises: E an enclosure (.31) having substantially the shape of a rectangle trapezium, having dimensions greater than that of the sponge (4) to be treated and delimited by a portion of the lower base of the housing (2), by the front face of a cold generator (62), a perforated upper base (53) and a portion of the oblique lateral side of the housing (2), this enclosure (51) comprises a first orifice (54) substantially rectangular extending longitudinally and opening on the oblique lateral side of the housing (2) and a second substantially rectangular opening extending transversely and opening under the lower part of the general cooler (62), this second orifice being disposed facing the orifice (50) included on the rear wall of the housing (2); E an exi retable support (56) mounted on pivoting means which engages in said first orifice (54) of the enclosure (51), this support (56) comprises: a front wall (57); o holding means (58) of the sponge (4) to be treated which are arranged on the inner face of said wall (57), these holding means (58) consist of tubular elements of the aforesaid type which define a housing (59) extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to that of the wall (57) and into which the sponge (4) can be inserted; É a compartime; it perforated (60) disposed on the upper base of the enclosure (51) and comprising a diffuser bag; An extractable tray (61) having the form of a drawer disposed on the upper face of the lower base of the housing (2), this extractable tray (61) is mounted on sliding means and fits horizontally into the orifice (50) provided on the rear wall of the housing (2) and in said second orifice of the enclosure (51), it has a length substantially equal to that of the lower base of the housing (2) so as to be disposed under the sponge (4) to collect the drip water; A cold generator (62) disposed at the rear of the housing (2) and extending in a plane ser nally parallel to the rear wall of the housing (2), this generator (62); preferably from the upper base of the enclosure (5) to the second orifice and advantageously constitutes a counterweight to the sponge (4) and to the holding means (58), this generator (62) is composed of a porous material and comprises two walls between the lanes of the water is introduced, the generator (62) being regularly supplied with water through an orifice (63) disposed at its top, this generator (62) is surmounted by a perforated conduit (64), disposed opposite the space where the perforated compartment (60) is located; É ultraviolet lamps (64) connected to an electrical power source are included on the inner face of one of the side walls of the enclosure (51), an ultraviolet-transparent partition (141) comprising small holes to allow air circulation and to avoid the splashing of the lamps (64) separates them from the sponge (4); Ventilation slots preferably located on the lateral side of the chamber (51) opposite to the one where the ultraviolet lamps (64) are located, these slots being arranged so as to be opposite the sponge ( 4) when it is in the enclosure (51); É a fan (6) included on the underside of the upper base of the enclosure (51); É a cover (6 ') which covers its lateral sides, its upper base and its rear wall, this cover (67) comprises on at least one of its side walls of the ventilation slots (65) arranged opposite the slots of the enclosure (51).   9. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (2) comprises an enclosure (70) comprising a magnetron (71) capable of producing electromagnetic radiation of the microwave type as well as a fan (72). , the magnetron (71) and the fan (72) being connected to a power source and a controller, the enclosure (70) also includes: E a portion of a housing (73) in which a dispensing bag comprising a nontoxic compound that neutralizes both acids and rases and / or an essential antibacterial and antiseptic oil; With an extractable tray (74) in the form of a drawer disposed on the upper face of the lower base, this extractable tray (74) fits vertically into an orifice on one of the side walls of the tray. enclosure (70), 1 has a length less than that of the opening of the enclosure (7)) so as to be placed under the sponge (4) to collect the drip water; the housing comprises a door (75) constituting a support means, it comprises on its inner face holding means (76) which consist of tubular elements: .s having the shape of arches which define a housing extending into a plane offset from that of the door (75) and in which can be inserted the sponge (4), and another part of a housing ('73') shaped to cooperate with the other part (73) when the door (75) is closed again, the door (75) is connected to the control device: after the expiry of a period of time following the end of the emission of said radiation, the control triggers the opening of said door (75) to allow ambient air to enter the enclosure ('70) and to dissolve the compound of the diffuser bag, the two parts (73) , 73 ') no longer cooperating, the fan (72) operating throughout this cycle.   10. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation is reduced to a very low intensity, below the thermal threshold (4 W / kg of TAS (rate of energy absorbed by the material)) to produce localized heating; at the cell membranes of the bacteria, in this case. Draining is preferably carried out before the treatment.   11. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (2) comprises a main enclosure (80) having a front opening (81), the enclosure (80) is surmounted by an upper enclosure (82) having substantially the formed as an inverted rectangle trapezoid, the oblique lateral side (83) of this enclosure (82) being arranged frontally, this upper enclosure (82) comprises an ozonizer (84) producing ozone connected to a power source , of a length less than that of the housing (2) and which extends longitudinally over the entire width of the enclosure (82), the diffusion orifices (85) of the ozone of this ozonizer (84) being distributed on its front face, this upper enclosure (82) also comprises an inclined plane (86) extending over its whole width, substantially from the base of the diffusion orifices (85) to the lower wall of the upper enclosure (82) , a slot (87) extending over the entire argeur of the upper enclosure (2) and included on the lower wall thereof separates the inclined plane (86) and 1 e side oblique side, in this way, the ozone flow produced by the ozoneur (4) is directed towards this slot (87) and falls vertically into the first enclosure (80) due to the fact that the ozone is heavier than the air; the housing (2) also comprises an extractable support (88) in the form of a drawer which engages in the opening (81) of the main enclosure (80), this drawer (88) which can comprise on the external face of its front wall a handle (89) for facilitating its gripping comprises a floor comprising: an anterior part (90) oriented transversely comprising a longitudinal slot (Ç 1) of a length and a width respectively greater than these standard sponges, and retaining means (92) ccnsistant in tubular elements in the form of arches and which are shaped so that the sponge (4) to be treated is inclined to favor its drip, these holding means (92) being arranged above said slot (91) and are fixed to the front wall and / or at one of the lateral edges of this portion (90), this party (-) (90) is shaped so that the means ens de mai: itien (92) and therefore the sponge (4) to be treated are arranged under the slot (87) of the upper enclosure (82) when the support (88) is fully engaged in the main enclosure (80) ); E a median (93) transversely oriented portion and a width substantially equal to half the length of the housing (2); And a transversely oriented rearward portion (94) having a width substantially equal to half the length of the housing (2), said portion (94) being connected to the middle portion (93) such that a thrust exerted on the extractable support (88) causes a rise of these two parsies (93, 94), in this raised position, the entire extractable support (88) can be included in the main enclosure (80); the housing (2) further comprises a lower enclosure (95) which extends under the floor of the support Ktractible (88) and which has a front opening in which can be inserted horizontally an extractable tray (96) having the form of a drawer, this extractable tray (96) has a length substantially equal to that of the housing (2) so as to be placed under the sponge 4 to recoil, illir the drip water.   12. Device according to claim 11, characterized in that k parts of the housing (2) in contact with ozone are stainless steel or glass, the seals being silicone; in order to optimize the decomposition of the ozone, the main enclosure (80) comprises means constituting a catalyst, this means being able to consist of a means of emission of light rzyonnement or of production of heat.   13. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that k housing (2) has an upper opening (100), it also comprises: E a pri-main chamber (101) for receiving the sponge (4) to be treated, 30 this enclosure (101) being separated by a vertical partition (102) from a secondary enclosure (103) having an ozonizer connected to a source of food; Un a porous means (104) constituting an ozone diffuser disposed in the main enclosure (101) and connected to the ozonizer by a silicone pipe (105); E a cover (106) constituting a support means and can be articulated to the enclosures (101, 103), it comprises on its underside holding elements (107), these holding elements (107) being offset relative to the longitudinal axis of said cover (106) so that the sponge (4) net naked by these holding means (107) is angled relative to the cover (106) when it is raised, this position favoring egot. ttage; thus, after having filled the main enclosure (101) with water, placed the sponge (4) to be treated in the space delimited by the holding elements (107), positioned the cover (106) on the housing (2 ) which allows to immerse the sponge (4) in the main enclosure (101), and activated the ozonizer, the ozone will diffuse into the water of the main enclosure (101) and destroy the stains present in the sponge (4), at the end of the treatment, the lid (106) can be raised and held in this position which will allow the sponge (4) to drain; to prevent the user from inhaling ozone when lifting the lid (106), a controller connected to a closure system of the lid (106) can control the opening of said lid (106) to the expiry of a predetermined time to allow the ozonized air to be converted to oxygen in contact with moisture, the lid (106) comprises a filter containing a porous olide substrate to reduce said blocking delay, the Moreover, the main enclosure (101) includes a heating means for heating the water, thus optimizing the cleaning of the sponge (1) to be treated.   14. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that k housing (2) has an upper opening (110), the housing (2) also comprises: E a main enclosure (111) separated by a horizontal partition (112) d a lower compartment (113) in which is included a piezoelectric transducer ultrasonic generator connected to a power source; A housing (1 4) comprising a disinfectant solution separated by a vertical partition (115) from the main enclosure (111) and the lower compartment (113), said vertical partition (115) comprising at least one orifice to allow the disinfectant solution to spread in the main chamber (111); A cover (1 6) for closing the upper opening (110) of the housing (2); the main enclosure (111) comprises a perforated tray (117) constituting a support, extending horizontally and of a surface substantially equivalent to that of the main enclosure (111), this tray (117) being able to object of a vertical trans- verse movement; the main enclosure (111) also comprises a heating means for heating the water thus optimizing the cleaning of the sponge (4) to be treated; when the treatment is complete, the plate (117) is raised until the sponge (4) is pressed against the lid (116) which allows it to be wrung out, the drainage water being removed by the orifices of the tray (117).   15. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the engagement and withdrawal of the extractable support (8, 22, 56, 75, 88, 106) in the enclosure (3, 20, 51, 70, 80 , 101) respectively control the starting and stopping of said source (s) of power supply, the extractable support (8, 22, 56, 75, 88, 106) serving as light switch.