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Systems and methods for promoting cleanliness of a vehicle

US9855926B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2017
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for cleaning systems of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes: a floor mat; a vacuum system integrated with the floor mat, the vacuum system comprising a port, one or more ducts, and one or more openings integrated with the floor mat; and a control module that selectively activates suction of the vacuum system based on a detection of a level of uncleanliness of the vehicle.

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