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Surface cleaning apparatus with steam

US12245731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2023
Grant dateMar 11, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2043

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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