A vacuum cleaner for removing debris from a surface to be cleaned includes a suction chamber having a suction nozzle opening, a source of suction in fluid communication with the suction chamber, a brushroll provided within the suction chamber, and a roller provided in a roller chamber in front of the brushroll.
A47L 5/34 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with height adjustment of nozzles or dust-loosening tools
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 9/16 - Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A46B 17/06 - Devices for cleaning brushes after use
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
3.
HANDHELD CLEANER WITH L-SHAPED SUCTION NOZZLE & RECOVERY TANK ASSEMBLY
A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body including a suction source and defining a front side and a receiving cavity extending inwardly from the front side. A recovery unit defines a recovery flow path extending between a suction inlet defined on a first end of the recovery unit and an outlet port positionable in communication with the suction source. The recovery unit includes a tank defining a collection chamber having an open top side and a front face on an exterior of the collection chamber and a lid positionable over the open top side of the tank to enclose the collection chamber and having a front portion extending along the front face of the tank.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A cleaning tool adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source is disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a tool body defining a suction pathway in fluid communication with the suction source. A removable tank defines an access opening to a reservoir. A hose adapter defines an outlet to the suction pathway. A suction nozzle defines a suction nozzle inlet in fluid communication with the suction pathway. An agitator block coupled to the suction nozzle, wherein the agitator block is adjustable between an agitation position and a self-clean position.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
B01D 45/08 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by impingement against baffle separators
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system and a recovery system and is operable to vacuum and/or mop a floor surface. The fluid delivery system has a supply tank that may form a portion of a recovery pathway. A fluid dispenser may dispense liquid through a mopping pad to the surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus may include wheels fore and aft of the mopping pad. The recovery system may include a recovery tank with a top-load mounting arrangement
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The heated fluid delivery system can include a heated liquid outlet and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning
machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning
machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning
machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines,
combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners,
electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush
rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting
cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads,
and mop pads.
An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A handheld extraction cleaner includes a supply tank that improves cleaning liquid usage and usable tank volume in multiple orientations. A drain pipe is provided in the bottom of the supply tank to provide liquid to an outlet of the supply tank even when the extraction cleaner is tipped forward.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 5/26 - Hand-supported suction cleaners with driven dust-loosening tools
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A foam delivery and recovery system (10) includes a suction source (18) configured to generate a vacuum effect. A recovery tank (20) is in fluid communication with the suction source (18) for housing material captured by the suction source (18). A supply tank (22) houses a cleaning fluid. A pump assembly (28) is operably coupled to the supply tank (22) and configured to generate foam from the cleaning fluid. An applicator tool (14) includes a suction nozzle (46) in fluid communication with the suction source (18). A dispenser (52) is in fluid communication with the pump assembly (28) via a conduit (70). The dispenser (52) defines a chamber (84) having an inlet (86) and an outlet (88). A mesh screen (78) is disposed within the chamber (84). An extrusion (96) manifold is fluidly coupled with the outlet (88). The extrusion (96) manifold defines an opening through which the foam is dispensed. A user interface(104) is operably coupled with the pump assembly (28) for controlling dispensing of the foam through the applicator tool (14).
A cleaning apparatus includes a base and an outer housing with a sidewall that is operably coupled with the base. The sidewall defines an interior of the outer housing and has an outer surface. A recess is formed in the outer surface of the sidewall and is defined at least in part by a recess top wall, a recess bottom wall, and a recess rear wall that extends between the recess top wall and the recess bottom wall. A vent is disposed in the recess and defines at least one port in the recess rear wall that provides fluid communication to the interior. A holder is coupled with the sidewall and has a portion disposed opposite the recess rear wall such that the holder covers a front of the at least one port. The holder is configured to secure a component for the cleaning apparatus with the outer housing.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning
machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning
machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning
machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines,
combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners,
electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush
rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting
cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads,
and mop pads.
The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes an illumination system having lighting to illuminate a floor surface or other area being cleaned. The lighting for the illumination system includes a plurality of lights, light sources, and/or lighting zones disposed around a housing of the apparatus. The illumination system varying a color or temperature of the light. Methods for operating the illumination system are also provided.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
A cleaning apparatus includes a housing, a suction assembly, and a liquid delivery system. A wand is in fluid communication with the suction assembly and the liquid delivery system via an accessory hose. A rotary scrubbing tool is selectively coupled to the wand. The rotary scrubbing tool includes a motor assembly and a support member. A pad base is operably coupled to the motor assembly for driving rotation of the pad base. The pad base defines an air outlet and a liquid outlet proximate to a central rotational axis and a fluid inlet proximate to a peripheral edge. The suction assembly directs air through the air outlet, across the pad base, and through the fluid inlet. Liquid dispensed from the liquid delivery system via the liquid outlet is directed across the pad base and through the fluid inlet by the suction assembly.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A surface cleaner may have various features including an engagement mechanism secured to an agitator support frame and positioned to be pivoted by an agitator lift lever as the agitator lift lever translates, the pivoting engagement mechanism lifting the agitator support frame and the agitator secured thereto from a lowered position to a raised position. Other features may include a projection to limit belt slack when the agitator assembly is raised, a compact detent mechanism for releasing a spine assembly in an upright surface cleaner, a compact motor drive assembly, a self-priming centrifugal pump, a fluid-dispensing system having a high flow operating state and a low flow operating state, and a clean-out tray in which a base of the surface cleaner may be docked.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A cleaning tool adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source includes a tool housing and a filter receptacle. The tool housing at least partially defines a suction pathway. The tool housing includes a body defining an access opening to a tool interior, a suction nozzle defining a tool nozzle inlet that is in communication with the suction pathway, and an adapter coupling that is configured to selectively attach the cleaning tool to an extraction cleaner hose. The adapter coupling defines an outlet to the suction pathway. The filter receptacle is disposed within the tool interior and is configured to capture debris within the filter receptacle while allowing air to flow through the suction pathway.
A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a suction nozzle, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried by the unitary body. In one aspect, the suction nozzle includes a cleaning angle guide skid to orient the extraction cleaner at an optimal cleaning angle.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a carpet extractor, includes a suction nozzle for removing dirt and debris from the surface to be cleaned and an electrical system including a vacuum motor that is fluidly connected to the suction nozzle. A modular electrical cord is removably connected to the electrical system by a connector assembly for easy replacement of the electrical cord.
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
G06Q 90/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing
A wand override tool adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source includes a housing defining a first end and a second end. The first end connects with the hose and the second end connects with a wand. A cleaning solution reservoir is carried by the housing. A fluid delivery conduit can be disposed at the second end fluidly coupling the wand override tool and the wand when the wand is fully inserted within the housing of the wand override tool.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/06 - Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank, an enclosure including a motor housing and a fan housing, and a suction source comprising a motor within the motor housing and a fan within the fan housing. The enclosure includes a muffler that muffles noise generated by an exhaust air flow produced by the fan.
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. A brushroll is provided on the base, along with various wipers, squeegees, and/or fluid dispensers.
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning
machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning
machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning
machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines,
combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners,
electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush
rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting
cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads,
and mop pads.
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning
machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning
machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning
machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines,
combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners,
electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush
rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting
cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads,
and mop pads.
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning
machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning
machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning
machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines,
combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners,
electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush
rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting
cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads,
and mop pads.
34.
SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING A SPRAY BAR ASSEMBLY
A cleaning apparatus includes a housing, a base operably coupled to the housing, a supply tank, and a spray bar assembly in fluid communication with the supply tank. The spray bar assembly includes a cover that defines a protrusion and a body coupled to the cover. The body includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet each in fluid communication with an interior. A first reservoir is defined within the interior. The first reservoir is disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The protrusion is disposed within the first reservoir to reduce a volume capacity of the first reservoir. A second reservoir is defined within the interior proximate to the first reservoir. A fluid flow path through the spray bar assembly is defined from the fluid inlet, through the first reservoir and the second reservoir, and through the fluid outlet.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned includes a recovery system and a fluid delivery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can have a rechargeable battery and a battery housing for the rechargeable battery. The surface cleaning apparatus has a self-cleaning mode of operation in which an unattended automatic cleanout cycle is executed.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a vapor dispensing system and a recovery system. The vapor dispensing system may include a vapor generator and a vapor outlet that dispenses vapor toward a brushroll in order to wet the brushroll and clean a surface. Methods for operating a surface cleaning apparatus with a vapor dispensing system are also provided.
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
A47L 11/202 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices having separate drive for the cleaning brushes
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
Vacuum cleaners; Floor cleaning machines; Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Steam cleaning machines; Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Electric carpet and floor sweepers; Parts and accessories for Vacuum cleaners, Floor cleaning machines, Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Steam cleaning machines, Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories specially adapted for vacuum cleaners, floor
cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery
cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor
cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning
machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum
cleaners, and electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely,
filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or
extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor
cleaning pads, and mop pads.
The present disclosure provides a cleaning system and various related apparatus for grooming a pet. The cleaning system can comprise components dedicated to pet grooming or can adapt a surface cleaning apparatus or tools normally used for cleaning floors and upholstery to instead groom a pet. The pet grooming system can include a portable module, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The recovery system can include a recovery pathway, a recovery tank, and a suction source. An enclosure for the suction source eliminates a direct, unobstructed path for soundwaves exiting the enclosure and at least one other opening where air enters or exits the portable module.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
42.
SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE AND CONCENTRATED STEAM SHOT ACCESSORY FOR SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE
An accessory for a surface cleaning device includes a steam inlet connected to a steam supply interface of the surface cleaning device. A shot accessory housing that has a rear end is connected to a main body of the surface cleaning device. A steam concentrating channel member is provided inside the shot accessory housing. The steam concentrating channel member includes a channel that extends along a linear channel axis. A front end of the channel forms a steam outlet and a rear end of the channel forms the steam inlet. A tapered hole section is located between the steam inlet and the steam outlet and is tapered toward the steam outlet. The accessory is configured such that the steam outlet faces a to-be-cleaned surface in an unobstructed manner along a shooting direction.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
(1) Carpet and bare floor cleaning machines; steam cleaning machines; vacuum cleaners
(2) Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
An extraction cleaner includes a steam delivery system, a liquid delivery system, and a recovery system, and includes multiple cleaning modes, including a first cleaning mode in which components of the liquid delivery system are active to dispense liquid at a first flow rate, a second cleaning mode in which components of the liquid delivery system are active to dispense liquid at a second flow rate, and a third cleaning mode in which components of the steam delivery system are active. Methods for operating an extraction cleaner are also provided.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners and attachments for extraction cleaners, such as accessory tools, wands, and/or hoses, are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system of the extraction cleaner into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner, including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool, wand, and/or hose of the extraction cleaner.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/20 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
An extraction cleaner is provided. The extraction cleaner includes a housing supporting a fluid delivery system configured to store cleaning fluid and to deliver the cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned, and a fluid recovery system configured to remove the fluid and debris from the surface to be cleaned and to store the recovered fluid and debris. A flexible hose includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the fluid delivery system and a second conduit in fluid communication with the fluid recovery system. A hand-held cleaning tool including a fluid distributor and a suction inlet is rotatably coupled with an end of the hose. The cleaning tool swivels relative to the flexible hose in a limited angle of rotation.
A47L 11/20 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare
floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet
and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam
cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and
vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts
and accessories specially adapted for vacuum cleaners, floor
cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery
cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor
cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning
machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum
cleaners, and electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely,
filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or
extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor
cleaning pads, and mop pads.
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a controller coupled to a sensor or a set of sensors that collects and transmits data to a remote computing device. The surface cleaning apparatus can use wireless or networking technology with a protocol for wireless communication with the remote computing device. The remote computing device is configured to identify an event at the surface cleaning apparatus and/or a change in the cycle of operation of the surface cleaning apparatus based on the transmitted data. Sensor data can be transmitted from the remote computing device to a different surface cleaning apparatus.
An accessory tool for an extraction cleaner having an accessory hose, a fluid delivery system, and a fluid recovery system includes a lens, a tool body, a spray tip, and a cleanout assembly. The tool body is connectable to the fluid delivery system and the fluid recovery system via the accessory hose. The lens couples to the tool body to form a suction nozzle volume therebetween. The tool body defines a fluid channel opposite the lens. The spray tip dispenses a cleaning fluid from the fluid delivery system onto a surface during a spray cycle of the extraction cleaner. The cleanout assembly selectively diverts the cleaning fluid from the spray tip and into the suction nozzle volume via the fluid channel during a clean out cycle of the extraction cleaner to thereby clean the lens and the accessory hose.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
B08B 9/035 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing by suction
Vacuum cleaners; Floor cleaning machines; Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Steam cleaning machines; Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Electric carpet and floor sweepers; Parts and accessories for Vacuum cleaners, Floor cleaning machines, Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Steam cleaning machines, Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads
59.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUCTION BASED ON DETECTED OPERATION ANGLES
A handheld cleaner includes a housing that at least partially defines an air pathway and a suction nozzle that defines a nozzle inlet in communication with a suction pathway. The suction pathway is configured to extract at least one of debris or liquid from a surface to the air pathway. An exhaust defines an outlet to the air pathway. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle via the suction pathway. The suction source is configured to generate a working air stream. An operation angle sensor is configured to detect an operation angle of the handheld cleaner relative to the surface. A controller is in electrical communication with the suction source and the operation angle sensor via an electrical pathway. The controller is configured to control an amount of suction generated by the suction source based on the detected operation angle.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A surface cleaning apparatus is operable in a plurality of cleaning modes, including at least a wet cleaning mode and a dry vacuuming mode. The surface cleaning apparatus has a suction source, a suction inlet port in fluid communication with the suction source, a fluid dispenser, a pump in fluid communication with the fluid dispenser, a motor coupled with a brushroll to drive the brushroll, and a floor type sensor. Operating parameters of the apparatus may be automatically adjusted based on a detected floor type.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a battery powering one or more electric components. The surface cleaning apparatus can have a power conversation mode that is executed by a controller. The surface cleaning apparatus can be provided with a sensing unit configured to detect inactivity of the surface cleaning apparatus and the controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensing unit to execute the power conservation mode based on the signal.
An autonomous floor cleaning system includes an autonomous floor cleaner with a docking station. The docking station is configured to performing maintenance for the autonomous floor cleaner, such as refilling the autonomous floor cleaner, emptying the autonomous floor cleaner, washing mopping pads, and/or recharging the autonomous floor cleaner. The docking system can supply heated cleaning fluid to the autonomous floor cleaner. Methods for servicing or performing maintenance on an autonomous floor cleaner by a docking station are disclosed.
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories specially adapted for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, and electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
64.
CLEANING APPARATUS ACCESSORY TOOL HAVING ROLLER ASSEMBLY
A roller assembly tool for a cleaning apparatus that includes a suction assembly and a liquid delivery system includes a support body carrying a portion of a liquid conduit and a portion of at least one airflow passage. The liquid conduit is configured to be in fluid communication with the liquid delivery system and the portion of the at least one airflow passage configured to be in fluid communication with the suction assembly. The support body includes first and second arcuate guides that define an open end. A roller is rotatably coupled to the support body proximate the open end. At least one inlet of the at least one airflow passage is defined between at least one of the first and second arcuate guides and a surface of the roller. An outlet of the liquid conduit is defined between the first and second arcuate guides proximate the roller.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
An extraction cleaner includes a recovery tank assembly with a recovery tank that has a removable cover assembly and a separator adapted to provide fluid separation between an inlet of the recovery tank assembly and an exhaust outlet of the recovery tank assembly. The recovery tank assembly also includes a float that is slidably arranged within the recovery tank proximate the cover assembly. A suction inlet is in fluid communication with the recovery tank assembly. A recovery duct assembly is interconnected with the recovery tank assembly and includes a vertical inlet conduit and a vertical exhaust duct.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 9/14 - Bags or the likeAttachment of, or closures for, bags
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
Vacuum cleaners; Floor cleaning machines; Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Steam cleaning machines; Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Electric carpet and floor sweepers; Parts and accessories for Vacuum cleaners, Floor cleaning machines, Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Steam cleaning machines, Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads
A surface cleaning apparatus having a convertible wand is configurable in an upright mode or a handheld mode. In the upright mode, the wand forms an elongated handle for maneuvering the surface cleaning apparatus over a floor surface. In the handheld mode, the wand forms a compact handle for carrying and maneuvering a handheld unit.
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 9/14 - Bags or the likeAttachment of, or closures for, bags
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
An extraction cleaning machine includes a housing with a fluid delivery system that includes a fluid distributor for delivering a cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. A fluid extraction system includes a suction nozzle for recovering soiled cleaning fluid from the surface. A steam delivery system is operably coupled to the housing and supplies steam or heated liquid to the surface. A controller is operably coupled to the steam delivery system and at least one ultraviolet light emitting element to selectively control the steam delivery system in accordance with a first timed duty cycle to generate at least one of the steam and the heated liquid that is supplied to the surface and the at least one ultraviolet light emitting element to emit ultraviolet light to the surface in accordance with a second timed duty cycle.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for wet cleaning includes a heated fluid delivery system that dispenses heated liquid and steam vapor. The heated fluid delivery system can include a heated liquid outlet and a steam vapor outlet. The apparatus can further include a liquid delivery system, and/or a recovery system.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing including an upright handle assembly and a base mounted to the upright handle assembly. The surface cleaning apparatus is further provided with a fluid delivery system comprising a fluid dispenser configured to dispense fluid and at least one fluid delivery channel forming a portion of a fluid delivery pathway. A method of removing debris and fluid from a floor surface using a surface cleaning apparatus is also provided.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A46B 1/00 - Brush bodies and bristles moulded as a unit
A46B 9/06 - Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
An accessory tool assembly adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source includes a tool head and at least one fluid distributor for supplying and directing a cleaning fluid therethrough. The tool head includes a front end and a rear end opposed to the front end, wherein a longitudinal direction extends through the front and rear ends and a transverse direction extends perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The tool head includes a working surface on an underside of the front end that defines a working surface edge. A plurality of agitators extend from the working surface adjacent to at least a portion of the working surface edge and define a first interior area therewithin. An extraction nozzle is positioned in the first interior area and defines at least a portion of a suction air inlet.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes an illumination system having lighting to illuminate a floor surface or other area being cleaned. The lighting for the illumination system includes a plurality of lights, light sources, and/or lighting zones disposed around a housing of the apparatus. The illumination system can output a condition, status, state, alert or error to a user by emitting visible light and varying an intensity, color, wavelength, temperature, or animation of the light. Methods for operating the illumination system are also provided.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
(1) Vacuum cleaners; floor cleaning machines; carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; steam cleaning machines; combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; electric carpet and floor sweepers; parts and accessories specially adapted for vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, steam cleaning machines, combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, and electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a battery powering one or more electric components. The surface cleaning apparatus can have a cleaning fluid delivery system and/or a cleaning fluid recovery system. The battery, or battery pack, is removable and has a sealing structure configured to resist ingress of cleaning fluid and other liquids.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An autonomous surface cleaner for cleaning a floor or other surface. The cleaner may include a body, a cleaning implement for cleaning a surface, a motorized drive system, a pair of wheels operable with the motorized drive system to assist moving the body relative to the surface, one or more actuators operable for controllably adjusting a height of the body, and/or a balancing system operable to self-balance the body.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
79.
Suction head for an extraction cleaner including a piezoelectric element
A suction head for an extraction cleaner including a base forming a suction chamber and a suction outlet in fluid communication with the suction chamber; and a piezoelectric element coupled to the base, the piezoelectric element comprising a first surface open to the suction chamber, a second surface facing an external environment away from the suction chamber, a thickness between the first surface and the second surface, and a through-via through the thickness open at both the first surface and the second surface. An extraction cleaner including the suction head.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
A surface cleaning apparatus includes include at least a recovery system for removing the spent cleaning fluid and debris from the surface to be cleaned and storing the spent cleaning fluid and debris. The recovery system includes a recovery tank having a strainer that is configured to strain large debris and hair out of the recovery tank.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/16 - Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
A47L 11/20 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A docking station for removing wet and dry debris from a floor cleaner. The docking station includes a dry debris conduit for evacuating a debris from the floor cleaner and a wet debris conduit for evacuating liquid and wet debris from the floor cleaner. The liquid and wet debris may be collected from a pad cleaning cycle performed at the docking station. Methods for servicing or performing maintenance on a floor cleaner by a docking station are disclosed.
A cleaner employing an agitation cartridge to clean a side surface beyond a reach of other onboard cleaning implements. The cleaner may be an autonomous floor cleaner having a body, a cleaning implement onboard the body operable for cleaning a floor surface, a motorized drive system operable for autonomously moving the body over the floor surface, and a scrubbing belt operable for cleaning the side surface.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/292 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid having rotary tools
The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes an illumination system having lighting to illuminate a floor surface or other area being cleaned. The lighting for the illumination system includes a plurality of lights, light sources, and/or lighting zones disposed around a housing of the apparatus. The illumination system can output a condition, status, state, alert or error to a user by emitting visible light and varying an intensity, color, wavelength, temperature, or animation of the light. Methods for operating the illumination system are also provided.
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
86.
EXTRACTION CLEANER SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES WITH SELF-CLEANING HOSE FEATURES
A wand assembly for an extraction cleaner which has a fluid delivery system and a fluid recovery system is disclosed. The wand body includes a fluid delivery pathway configured to receive a cleaning liquid via a delivery line and dispense the cleaning liquid through a distributor outlet. The wand body also includes a fluid recovery pathway configured to evacuate debris received via a working airflow pathway, and a fluid port fluidly connecting the fluid delivery and recovery pathways. A valve assembly is actuable between an inactive state, in which the valve assembly seals the fluid port and blocks a supply of fluid from the delivery line, to a delivery state, in which the valve assembly seals the fluid port and unblocks the supply of fluid from the delivery line, and a cleanout state, in which the valve assembly unseals the fluid port and blocks the supply of fluid toward the distributor outlet.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
Vacuum cleaners; Floor cleaning machines; Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Steam cleaning machines; Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Electric carpet and floor sweepers; Parts and accessories for Vacuum cleaners, Floor cleaning machines, Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Steam cleaning machines, Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads
An air purifier and rotatable filter assembly for inside air. The air purifier includes a housing. The rotatable filter assembly is disposed in the housing. A filter assembly support is disposed in the housing. The rotatable filter assembly is coupled to the filter assembly support. The filter assembly support supports the rotation of the rotatable filter assembly. The housing includes a filter access panel that is moveable to an access position. The filter access panel in the access position allows a user maintenance access to the rotatable filter assembly.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/69 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by means acting on the cake side without movement with respect to the filter elements, e.g. fixed nozzles
B01D 46/26 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies rotatable
Vacuum cleaners; Floor cleaning machines; Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Steam cleaning machines; Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Electric carpet and floor sweepers; Parts and accessories for Vacuum cleaners, Floor cleaning machines, Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Steam cleaning machines, Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads
An air purifier and air treatment basket for inside air. The air purifier includes a housing. The air treatment basket is disposed in the housing. The air treatment basket includes an air treatment basket frame and a plurality of selectively removable air treatment panels containing filter media.
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a fluid delivery system for mopping a floor surface after sweeping debris from the floor surface. The surface cleaning apparatus can have a brushroll, a collection bin that receives dirt and liquid swept by the brushroll, and a cleanout member configured to empty the collection bin and mechanically remove dirt and liquid accumulated on one or more internal surfaces of the base.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing including an upright handle assembly and a base mounted to the upright handle assembly. The surface cleaning apparatus is further provided with a brushroll and a fluid delivery system comprising a fluid supply chamber and a fluid dispenser configured to dispense fluid to the brushroll.
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/29 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
(1) Floor cleaning machines; steam cleaning machines; vacuum cleaners
(2) Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines; Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners; Electric carpet and floor sweepers; Parts and accessories for Vacuum cleaners, Floor cleaning machines, Carpet, bare floor, and upholstery cleaning machines, Combination carpet and bare floor cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Steam cleaning machines, Combination steam cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, and Electric carpet and floor sweepers, namely, filters, brush rolls, attachment tools for applying and/or extracting cleaning solution, steam cleaning pads, floor cleaning pads, and mop pads.
95.
EXTRACTION CLEANER SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES WITH DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PADS IN RECOVERY PATHWAY
An extraction cleaner system includes a housing with a fluid delivery pathway and a fluid recovery pathway. A suction source is disposed within the housing and is fluidly connected to the fluid recovery pathway. The suction source is configured to create a fluid pressure vacuum. A liquid source is carried by the housing and is fluidly connected to the fluid delivery pathway. The liquid source is configured to contain and dispense a liquid. A suction nozzle is fluidly connected to the fluid recovery pathway upstream from the suction source. The suction nozzle is configured to draw therethrough the liquid dispensed from the liquid source. The suction nozzle defines a pad compartment located within the fluid recovery pathway and an absorbent pad is removably stored inside the pad compartment.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An air purifier includes a housing having a vented upper surface, a motorized fan assembly positioned within an interior volume of the housing and operable for discharging a filtered airstream through the vented upper surface, a hollow top cover, and an electric circuit, e.g., wireless charging electronics. The hollow top cover at least partially defines therein an electronics bay, floor vents configured to admit a portion of the filtered airstream into the electronics bay as a cooling airstream, at least one primary exhaust port for discharging the filtered airstream to a surrounding ambient environment, and at least one secondary exhaust port for discharging the cooling airstream to the surrounding ambient environment. The electric circuit is positioned in the electronics bay within the cooling airstream.
A surface cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a recovery tank with a lower portion with a bottom wall that defines an opening and an extraction nozzle that is in fluid communication with the recovery tank. A motor/fan assembly is in fluid communication with the extraction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working airflow to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the extraction nozzle into the recovery tank. The surface cleaning apparatus also includes an air/liquid separator assembly that is selectively insertable into the recovery tank. The air/liquid separator assembly includes a riser tube with a liquid conduit integrally formed with an air conduit and a float assembly that is operably coupled with the air conduit. A coupling joins the air/liquid separator assembly with the recovery tank.
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 5/36 - Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casingSuction cleaners for fixing on staircasesSuction cleaners for carrying on the back
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An air/liquid separation system for an extraction cleaner has a recovery tank assembly that includes a recovery tank, an inlet stack for receiving the working air stream with extracted liquid and debris entrained therein, an outlet stack for expelling air separated from the working air stream, and a lid assembly. A float is disposed adjacent to a curvilinear exterior side wall of a recovery tank, and the inlet stack and outlet stack are disposed transversely side-by-side in a tank chamber with the outlet stack between the float and the inlet stack. A bottom of the lid assembly defines an open bottom cavity within the tank chamber and above an outlet of the inlet stack. A lower surface of the lid assembly at the open bottom cavity inclines upward and outward from above the outlet of the inlet stack to an outermost side wall of the lid assembly.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
B01D 45/02 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising gravity
