Modular recycling cleaning system
US8465597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D46/42
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A modular recycling cleaning system comprising in combination: a pressure washing and control module, a vacuum motor assembly module, a reservoir module, an air/liquid separator module, a flexible hose system, a control system and a cleaning head, capable of being easily configured so as to function as any one of: a straight through pressure washer with cleaning liquid supplied from an external source; a straight through pressure washer with cleaning liquid supplied internally from an integral water reservoir; a recycling pressure washer with cleaning liquid being supplied and reused from an integral cleaning liquid reservoir replenished with cleaning liquid by means of a vacuum recovery system; a straight through pressure washer with recovery of contaminated cleaning liquid but without reuse; a conventional wet vacuum cleaning system or a conventional dry vacuum cleaning system. The appliance being capable of further configuration as a shampooing machine. Further preferred embodiments of the invention include the possible integration of a vane separator and/or a HEPA filter on the vacuum system exhaust; a coacting switch and control for the pressure pump and the vacuum recovery sy…
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