Surface treating device with cartridge-based cleaning system
US7784139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2201/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cartridge is disclosed comprising a reel-to-reel roll of cleaning material, for use in a hand-held or robotic cleaning device. The cartridge provides either an electrostatic dust cloth or wet mop, and includes a fluid reservoir for maintaining the wet mop cloth during use. A dust bin is also provided on the cartridge, and includes a hinged lid for providing selective access to the dust inside of the bin. A motor, optical sensor, and fluid pump inside of a cleaning apparatus control the operation of the reel-to-reel cloth, and control fluid delivery to the wet cloth.
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