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Floor cleaner

US11426047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2020
Grant dateAug 30, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L11/4094
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A floor cleaner including a base movable over a surface to be cleaned, a suction nozzle provided on the base having a suction inlet, a body portion having a fluid dispensing member selectively removable from the body portion, the body portion being pivotally mounted to the base movable between an upright storage position and an inclined floor cleaning position, a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle, and a reservoir configured to provide solution. The fluid dispensing member includes a grip, a dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir, and an actuator. The fluid dispensing member is configured to deliver solution from the reservoir through the dispensing nozzle upon user actuation of the actuator, independent of function of the base and body of the floor cleaner.

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