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Tank arrangement for a cleaning apparatus

US7331082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2004
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L11/4091
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. A solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface is removably mounted to a side of the handle. A recovery tank is removably mounted to the opposite side of the handle. A suction nozzle is secured to the base portion. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank.

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