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Surface working apparatus

US8267607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2004
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L13/22
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A surface working apparatus or cleaning implement that is useful in removing soils and other undesirable items from carpeting, hard flooring or any surface. More particularly, the present invention relates to a floor cleaning apparatus having a handle and an absorbent cleaning pad which is removably attached to a cleaning head and disposable after use. An aerosol canister is connected to the apparatus and a trigger is used to selectively dispense the contents of the canister in front of the cleaning head for cleaning the flooring. Various locking means are added to the floor cleaning tool to ensure proper floor chemical application.

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