A surface cleaner includes a base housing assembly defining an agitator chamber, and includes an end cap, a bearing disposed axially adjacent to the end cap, and an agitator rotatably supported on the bearing for rotation about an axis of rotation in the agitator chamber. The end cap and the agitator define an axial gap between an axial end of the agitator and the end cap. The surface cleaner includes a motor shaft spaced apart from the agitator, a drive belt operatively connecting the motor shaft and the agitator, and a motor connected with the motor shaft and operable to rotatably drive the agitator via the motor shaft and drive belt. The surface cleaner includes an impeller blower mounted on the motor shaft, and a conduit system at least partially defining an air channel directing air blown by the impeller blower into the axial gap.
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.
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a steam delivery system, a liquid delivery system, and a recovery system. The apparatus may have multiple cleaning modes, including a mode where liquid is dispensed, a mode where liquid and steam are dispensed, and/or a self-cleaning mode in which an unattended, automatic cleanout mode of operation is executed to clean at least a portion of a recovery pathway of the recovery system. Methods for operating a surface cleaning apparatus and 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
A47L 11/34 - Machines for treating carpets in position by liquid, foam, or vapour, e.g. by steam
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a supply tank, a fluid dispenser, a brushroll rotatable about an axis, a brushroll motor configured to rotate the brushroll in a forward direction about the axis and a backward direction about the axis, and a controller. The controller executes a scrub mode in which the brushroll is oscillated forward and backwards about the axis to scrub a surface to be cleaned and break up a stubborn stain on the 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 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
6.
POOLING MITIGATION FOR AUTONOMOUS WET CLEANING ROBOT
A system and method for adjusting behavior of an autonomous wet surface cleaner to avoid, reduce, or remedy situations where too much cleaning fluid is left on the surface. During certain autonomous floor cleaner events excess cleaning fluid can pool beneath the cleaner. For example, a cleaning fluid pool can form as the cleaner slows or stops approaching an obstacle, becomes stuck in a location, or executes certain navigation routines, such as certain turning maneuvers or cleaning patterns. The cleaning fluid pooling can be mitigated by executing a cleaning fluid pooling mitigation strategy that prevents the cleaning fluid from pooling, reduces the amount of cleaning fluid that pools, or addresses the cleaning fluid pooling. The cleaning fluid pool mitigation strategies can include various adjustments to the drive system, dispenser system, recovery system, and other autonomous wet surface cleaner systems, and combinations thereof.
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
A surface cleaning apparatus includes an air pathway having a suction inlet. A motor is configured to generate airflow through the air pathway. One or more operating parameters of the motor may vary when the suction inlet is engaged or disengaged with a surface. A power level of the motor may be controlled based, at least on part, on changes in one or more operating parameters of the motor.
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 accessory tool for use with a vacuum cleaner. The accessory tool has a hair removal system configured to collect hair from various surfaces to be cleaned, including soft surfaces such as upholstery, dog beds, pillows, and automobile interiors. The collected hair is gathered by the hair removal system and ingested via the vacuum 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
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
24.
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
(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 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 11/12 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with reciprocating or oscillating tools
A47L 11/14 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
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 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.
59.
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
67.
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.
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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.
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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
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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 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.
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
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.
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
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
