Cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces
US4164055A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L11/4088
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Suction and germicidal spray producing apparatus effects rapid removal of soils and bacteria from hard surface floors in both dry and wet states, the removed dry and wet soils and bacteria being isolated and confined; the apparatus includes a head assembly carrying longitudinally spaced, resiliently flexible strips extending in parallel relation to engage the floor surface, the head assembly including support means to engage the floor surface; means is provided for applying suction to the space between the strips; and means is provided for applying cleaning liquid to the floor surface to wet that surface visibly and openly outside the space between the strips, so that the user moving the head assembly back and forth can controllably move the head and strips over the surface to assure suction removal of liquid, soils and bacteria on the floor surface, to be conducted away from the head assembly.
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