Patent · US Expired

Air exhaust system for a cleaning machine

US7356875B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2003
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L11/4097
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning machine includes an airflow source that produces an airflow directed out of an outlet. A duct cover covers the outlet. The duct cover includes at least one opening that is sized and oriented to distribute the air evenly across the outlet.

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