Tank arrangement for a cleaning apparatus
US7331082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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