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Cleaning device

US8479752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D83/30
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for cleaning a surface comprises a pressurized container containing a cleaning composition; a nozzle through which the composition is arranged to be dispensed, in use, upon an actuation of a valve; a shroud attached to the container and surrounding the nozzle. The shroud has a hollow generally cylindrical portion adjacent to the nozzle for guiding the dispensed product in the direction in which it leaves the nozzle, and a flared portion at the end of the cylindrical portion furthest from the nozzle forming a spreading plate for guiding the dispensed product laterally when in contact, in use, with a surface to be cleaned. The nozzle is arranged to be actuated by movement of the container towards the shroud. The device comprises a reservoir. The nozzle and shroud are configured so that, in use, the cleaning composition is directed across the surface to be cleaned and into the reservoir. The device comprises a latch movable into a blocking position upon actuation of the device in which position it blocks a further actuation of the device. The latch is releasable to a position in which the device can be further actuated. The latch is arranged to be moved to an emptying positio…

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