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Apparatus for cleaning by spreading cleaning liquid and by suction of the used liquid

US5590439A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1994
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B11/1009
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hand-held apparatus for cleaning by spraying cleaning liquid and by suction of the used liquid has a spray pump (20) for cleaning liquid associated with a brush (23) for spreading of the liquid on the surface to be cleaned. A flexible rubber wiper (14) has a suction opening for the used liquid. A used liquid reservoir (1) communicates with the suction orifice of the wiper (14) by a channel (13). A partitioning device (5) maintains under vacuum the used liquid reservoir (1). A control trigger (21) is provided for the spraying of the cleaning liquid and for the sucking up of the used liquid. A handle (3) functions as a grip and a manipulator.

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