Encoder for classifier

Encoder.js

// Encoder for classifier
function jquerySelectorEncode(nameToEncode) {
    var encodedString = nameToEncode.replace(/\./g, "\\.");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\:/g, "\\:");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\\/g, "\\\\");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\#/g, "\\#");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\//g, "\\/");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\s/g, "\\"); 
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\"/g, "\\\"");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\'/g, "\\\'");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\!/g, "\\!");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\$/g, "\\$");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\^/g, "\\^");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\&/g, "\and");
    encodedString = encodedString.replace(/\W/g, "");
    encodedString = $('<div/>').text(encodedString).html();//encodedString.replace(/\s/g, "//");
    return encodedString;
};