Surface cleaning apparatus with steam
US11730335B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L11/34
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a steam delivery system, a liquid delivery system, and a recovery system. The steam delivery system may include a steam dispenser having one outlet to dispense steam toward the surface to be cleaned and another outlet to dispense steam away from the surface to be cleaned as visible steam vapor. The apparatus may have multiple cleaning modes, including a mode where liquid is dispensed and a mode where liquid and steam are dispensed. Methods for operating a surface cleaning apparatus and for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
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