Patent · US Expired

Small area deep cleaner

US6658692B2 · kind B2 · utility

151Cited by
13References
32Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2002
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L11/4088
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An upright deep cleaner including a base housing pivotally connected to an upright handle, the upright handle carrying a liquid supply tank and the base housing including a recovery tank. The liquid supply tank includes an internal siphon tube for ensuring liquid flow to a feed valve when the upright handle is in the inclined position. The base housing includes a suction nozzle adjacent a spray bar, and removable floating brush for contacting a surface being cleaned, the brush being interchangeable with a bare floor tool including a sponge, brush, and squeegee. The recovery tank includes an internal baffle for preventing foaming of solution and a tank vent housing including a sponge-type filter to prevent spray from exiting the recovery tank.

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