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Brushing, Scrubbing, And General Cleaning > Machines > With Air Blast Or Suction > With Liquid Or Other Cleaning Material Application To Work With Liquid Or Other Cleaning Material Application To WorkWith Liquid Or Other Cleaning Material Application To Work patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/15/07 - 20070261193 - Brush assembly for a cleaning device A cleaning device for cleaning a surface is provided including a base for movement along a surface, a suction nozzle associated with the base, and a suction source for drawing liquid and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle. The cleaning device further includes a brush assembly operatively connected ... 11/08/07 - 20070256270 - Cleaning machine for cleaning a surface A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning machine includes a base assembly that moves along the surface and a liquid distribution system associated with the base assembly for distributing the cleaning solution to the cleaning surface. A suction nozzle assembly is mounted to the base assembly ... 10/04/07 - 20070226943 - Surface cleaning apparatus with recovery tank A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a recovery tank. The surface cleaning apparatus can further include a base, and the recovery tank can have side rails to facilitate alignment of the recovery tank with the base. The recovery tank can include a float assembly with a pivotable closure member. The recovery ... 09/20/07 - 20070214595 - Machine for cleaning a surface A machine, for example a carpet cleaning machine, for cleaning a surface by application of a cleaning liquid thereto and removal of the liquid therefrom, is additionally provided with a manually controllable means for applying fluid to the surface. This may comprise a wand with a spray nozzle, manually usable ... 08/09/07 - 20070180645 - Cleaning liquid dispensing in a mobile hard surface cleaner A mobile hard surface cleaner includes a motorized scrub head, a fluid recovery device, a primary cleaning liquid component container, a cleaning agent container, a flow control device and a fluid flow path. The flow control device is configured to supply a flow of cleaning agent from the cleaning agent ... 07/26/07 - 20070169305 - Material-removal system including a fluid-blasting, spray-head assembly A material-removal system can include a spray-head assembly with a plurality of rotatable fluid bars arranged in a single shroud with overlapping sweeps. A gear-box assembly can index the rotations of the fluid bars to coordinate their rotation and prevent the fluid bars from interfering with one another. The material-removal ... 07/26/07 - 20070169304 - Steam cleaning device The present invention provides an improved steam cleaning device, comprising: a hand-held steam generator, a pole, a platform cleaning polygon housing, constructed by an upper lid and a lower lid opposite to each other, a steam-releasing apparatus disposed at the bottom of the platform cleaning polygon housing, indentation of the ... 07/12/07 - 20070157417 - Articulated floor scrubber A rear-operated, articulated floor scrubber (24) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the scrubber (24) comprises a front portion (28), a rear portion (28) that is pivotally connected to the front portion (26), and an operator interface (38) associated with the rear portion (28). The scrubber (24) further comprises a solution ... 06/28/07 - 20070143951 - Steam cleaner A steam cleaner includes a main body, a water supply system, a connecting member, a support member, a connector, a dust cleaner, and a cleaning unit. Thus, the steam cleaner provides washing, cleaning, dusting and recovery effects simultaneously, thereby enhancing the versatility of the steam cleaner. In addition, the push ... 06/14/07 - 20070130721 - Extraction cleaning with plenum and air outlets facilitating air flow drying A portable cleaning apparatus comprises a base module for movement along a surface and a plenum. The base module comprises a base housing enclosing a fan for moving air through the housing from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing through an exhaust outlet in the ... 06/14/07 - 20070130720 - Vacuum cleaner and intake port unit thereof A vacuum cleaner and an intake port unit thereof are disclosed, by which a steam cleaning can be conducted together with a vacuum cleaning. The intake port unit includes a housing. A vacuum intake passage is provided within the housing for passage of air sucked in from the exterior of ... 06/14/07 - 20070130719 - Steam floor mop The present invention discloses a steam floor mop, comprising a handle; a central body inside which a manual water pump, a water tank, and a steam generator are housed; and a floor brush connected flexibly to the central body, wherein the manual water pump, the water tank, and the steam ... 06/14/07 - 20070130718 - Cleaner having steam generator A cleaner performs water preheating for a steaming function with power from an external power source, and generates steam with power from a battery provided within the cleaner. The cleaner includes a body, a steam generator provided within the body to generate steam by changing stored water into vapor; an ... 06/07/07 - 20070124891 - Cleaner and method for controlling the same A cleaner is provided that includes a head having a base, which is configured to face a surface to be cleaned, and an intermediate connector detachably coupled to a bottom of the base at an upper surface of the intermediate connector. Further, the intermediate connector supports a cleaning member that ... 05/03/07 - 20070094836 - Floor cleaning device A wet extraction floor cleaning device having a base assembly adapted for movement on a surface being cleaned, an operating handle pivotally attached to the base assembly, a supply tank having a supply tank outlet, and a recovery tank having a recovery tank inlet and a recovery tank outlet. The ... 05/03/07 - 20070094835 - Extraction cleaning with air flow drying A portable cleaning apparatus comprises a base module for movement along a surface, the base module having a front portion, an upright handle pivotally attached to the base module, a cleaning liquid dispensing system for applying a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned, an agitation assembly associated with ... 04/26/07 - 20070089261 - Extraction with chemical exothermic reaction heating An extraction cleaning machine comprising dispensing and recovery systems, the dispensing system including a system for generating heat with an exothermic reaction upon activation for heating the cleaning solution prior to dispensing of the cleaning solution onto a surface. The cleaning solution dispensing system comprises a cleaning solution reservoir to ... 04/26/07 - 20070089260 - Floor cleaning machine debris collection system A debris collection system for a floor cleaning machine includes a motorized cleaning head attached to a frame of the floor cleaning machine, a carriage attached to the frame, a debris tray, and a de-watering system. The debris tray is removably receivable within the carriage and is positioned to receive ... 04/12/07 - 20070079470 - Micro powered floor cleaning device A floor-cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head having a cleaning device, a control handle connected to the cleaning head for controlling the cleaning head and a micro power source in communication with the cleaning device. The micro power source is lightweight, compact, and rechargeable or replaceable for generating energy to ... 12/28/06 - 20060288517 - Vacuum cleaner having wet cleaning function A vacuum cleaner with a wet cleaning function comprises a main body, a brush assembly having a contaminant suction port facing a cleaning surface, a brush of the contaminant suction port to rotate in contact with the cleaning surface, and a water exhaust nozzle, the contaminants suction port is fluidly ... 12/28/06 - 20060288516 - Handheld mechanical soft-surface remediation (ssr) device and method of using same A handheld mechanical soft-surface remediation (SSR) device and method of dislodging, displacing, and disposing of particulates from surfaces and performing disinfection and/or freshening is disclosed. The device is preferably lightweight, easy-to-use and includes a fan assembly, filter assembly, flapper assembly, battery assembly, and chemical delivery system. Performing soft-surface remediation with ... 12/21/06 - 20060282975 - Floor sweeping and scrubbing machine A hard floor sweeping and scrubbing machine includes a mobile body comprising a frame supported on wheels for travel over a surface, a motorized cleaning head, a waste hopper, a hopper lift and a vacuum squeegee. The motorized cleaning head is attached to the mobile body and is configured to ... 11/23/06 - 20060260088 - Upright type vacuum cleaner with water cleaning function An upright type vacuum cleaner having a water cleaning function comprises: a head portion having an air intake hole through which dust on a surface to be cleaned is received; a body portion rotatably installed at an upper side of the head portion and including a fan motor generating an ... 10/26/06 - 20060236494 - Hard and soft floor surface cleaner A floor cleaner configured to perform both hard and soft floor cleaning operations includes a mobile body, a motorized cleaning head, a cleaning liquid dispenser, a vacuum, a first vacuum extractor tool and a vacuum squeegee connected to the mobile body. The mobile body is configured to travel over a ... 10/26/06 - 20060236493 - Machine for processing articles, control device, and diagnostic method applied to such a machine A machine for processing cigarettes, a control device, and a diagnostic method applied to such a machine; the machine has a number of housings oriented crosswise to a feed path and each having at least two respective elongated seats; during each operating cycle, each seat picks up a respective cigarette ... 09/21/06 - 20060207052 - Unattended spot cleaning apparatus A spot cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid distribution system, a fluid recovery system, an agitation system, and a controller system to automatically monitor and control inputs and outputs to said systems for removal of spots and stains from a surface without attendance by a user. A suction nozzle and agitation ... 08/31/06 - 20060191097 - Transport cleaning device A device for removing waste from a surface includes a housing, first and second agitators rotateably attached to the housing, each having an arcuate surface area and rotation in opposite direction. A third agitator is located between the first and second agitators, the third agitator having an arcuate surface area ... 08/24/06 - 20060185113 - High pressure extractor A floor cleaning device includes a base. A cleaning fluid supply tank is carried by the base. A source of pressure communicates with the cleaning fluid supply tank which pressurizes a cleaning fluid held in the cleaning fluid supply tank to an above atmospheric pressure. A fluid delivery system delivers ... 08/17/06 - 20060179599 - Unattended spot cleaning apparatus A spot cleaning apparatus comprises a housing, a fluid distribution system, a fluid recovery system, an agitation system, and a controller system to automatically monitor and control inputs and outputs to said systems for removal of spots and stains from a surface without attendance by a user. A suction nozzle ... 08/03/06 - 20060168755 - Cleaning device and method A cleaning device, provided with a floor plate for fastening a cleaning cloth and a section extending along at least one edge of the floor plate, which section is provided with at least one outlet aperture, wherein a feed hose for steam is provided which connects to the at least ... 07/13/06 - 20060150364 - Recovery tank for a floor cleaning device A recovery tank is provided for a floor cleaning unit. The recovery tank comprises an inlet opening and a duct fluidly connected to the inlet. The duct extends horizontally within the tank adjacent a side wall the recovery tank for directing air and liquid from the inlet opening in two ... 07/13/06 - 20060150363 - Floor cleaning apparatus and method A floor cleaning apparatus includes a discharger for discharging cleansing solution and/or steam to a floor surface, a receptacle, and a sweeping member operatively associated with the discharger and the receptacle for sweeping used liquid on the floor surface into the receptacle. ... 07/13/06 - 20060150362 - Orbital scrubber This orbital motion scrubber uses less cleaning solution than many conventional rotary motion scrubbers of comparable scrub width and tank size, which results in longer solution run time. The present invention drives the cleaning element in a high speed orbital motion which results in more revolutions per spot than many ... 06/29/06 - 20060137127 - Cleaning system utilizing purified water A cleaning system includes a supply of purified water, a supply of cleaning agent, a mixing junction, and a distributor. The mixing junction is configured to combine a flow of the purified water and a flow of the cleaning agent and output a flow of cleaning liquid comprising the flows ... 06/15/06 - 20060123587 - Stacked tank arrangement for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected ... 06/15/06 - 20060123586 - Extractor stretch hose A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. The apparatus further includes a solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface. The solution tank ... 06/15/06 - 20060123585 - Recovery tank arrangement for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected ... 06/15/06 - 20060123584 - Valve assembly with blocking member A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a floor suction nozzle operatively attached to the housing, and a suction source operatively attached to the housing and placed in fluid communication with the floor suction nozzle. The assembly further includes a valve assembly operatively ... 06/15/06 - 20060123583 - Lift off tank handle latch A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along a surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. The apparatus further includes a solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface. The solution tank ... 06/08/06 - 20060117517 - Vacuum extraction apparatus for cleaning a surface An apparatus (20) for cleaning a surface (22) includes a clean fluid tank (26) containing a cleaning fluid (46) and configured for delivery of the fluid (46) to the surface (22). The clean fluid tank (26) has a first outer surface (76). A waste fluid tank (30) is coupled with ... 05/18/06 - 20060101606 - Floor care appliance with a plurality of cleaning modes A floor care appliance is provided for cleaning bare surfaces such as tile, marble, linoleum and wood. The floor care appliance includes a port for the connection of an accessory hose and wand for off the floor cleaning. A variety of cleaning implements can be attached to the wand for ... 05/11/06 - 20060096056 - Carpet fresher release/dispenser/attachment/bracket A dispenser removably attached to a vacuum cleaner for easy access to distribute carpet and room deodorizer. The dispenser may have a Velcro attachment to mount on the vacuum cleaner to enable the dispenser to fit all upright models or standard cleaners. The carpet and room deodorizer is poured into ... 05/04/06 - 20060090285 - Complex type cleaner A complex type cleaner comprises: a body having either a dust collecting container for storing dust or a water collecting container for storing contaminated water; a fan motor installed at the body and generating a suction force; a suction head arranged at a lower side of the body, for sucking ... 05/04/06 - 20060090284 - Steam-type electric broom A steam-type electric broom mainly includes upper and lower hoods, a brooming mechanism, a suction mechanism, a steam supply mechanism, and a wiping mechanism. The brooming, suction, steam supply, and wiping mechanisms are electrically connected to a power supply having an operating section, so as to be driven by the ... 04/27/06 - 20060085942 - Complex type cleaner A complex type cleaner includes: a body provided with a dust collecting container for storing dust; a fan motor installed at the body and generating a suction force; a vacuum cleaning head disposed at a lower side of the body, for sucking dust at the time of performing vacuum cleaning; ... 04/27/06 - 20060085941 - Complex type cleaner A complex type cleaner includes: a body provided with a dust collecting container for storing dust; a fan motor installed at the body and generating suction force; a vacuum cleaning head disposed at a lower side of the body, into which dust is sucked in case the cleaner performs vacuum ... 04/13/06 - 20060075596 - Extractor including sonic agitator A carpet extractor head for a carpet extractor including at least one sonic agitator. The at least one sonic agitator includes a beater portion and an actuating member that vibrates the beater portion. The beater portion includes a hollow roller. ... 04/13/06 - 20060075595 - Extractor including sonic agitator A carpet extractor head for a carpet extractor including at least one sonic agitator. ... 01/12/06 - 20060005345 - Hand held steam cleaner A hand held steam cleaner of relatively small pistol shape has a rearward projecting water container from which water is pumped by a pump within the main housing of the cleaner to a tank having a heater embedded in one wall thereof for the conversion of the water to steam. ... 01/05/06 - 20060000048 - Liquid dispensing device and steam cleaner containing same A liquid dispensing unit for a steam cleaner with a hand grip for dispensing steam is provided. The liquid dispenser injects a liquid, such as soap, into the steam to be applied to the dirt or stain to be removed. The dispenser includes a housing with at least one liquid ... 12/29/05 - 20050283941 - Suction shut off device for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected ... 12/29/05 - 20050283940 - Tank arrangement for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected ... 12/29/05 - 20050283939 - Handle assembly for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected ... 12/29/05 - 20050283938 - Recovery tank for a cleaning apparatus The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. A recovery tank is removably mounted to the handle and has a front end. A lid covers the recovery tank and has an inlet opening for directing dirt and ... 12/29/05 - 20050283937 - Tank latching arrangement for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. In one aspect of the invention, the cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a recovery tank removably ... 12/29/05 - 20050283936 - Suction nozzle assembly for a cleaning apparatus A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a recovery tank removably mounted to the housing. A liquid ... 12/08/05 - 20050268425 - Surface cleaner A surface cleaner having a cleaning head. The cleaning head has a deck and a skirt extending from the deck such that when the skirt is placed in contact with the surface to be cleaned, a cleaning volume is defined. The cleaning head has at least one vent port and ... 12/01/05 - 20050262657 - Complex type cleaner A complex type cleaner comprises: a body; a suction head arranged at a lower side of the body, for sucking dust at the time of performing a vacuum cleaning and sucking dirty water at the time of performing a water cleaning; a suction fan for generating a suction force so ... 11/10/05 - 20050246853 - Secondary introduction of fluid into vacuum system An apparatus and method for minimizing the accumulation of soil and debris within a vacuum system of a surface maintenance machine is disclosed. A secondary fluid, such as pressurized cleaning solution, is sprayed into the vacuum system in order to reduce soil and debris accumulation within the vacuum system without ... 10/13/05 - 20050223514 - Floor cleaning machine A floor cleaning machine is provided with at least two movable squeegees to provide coverage of the liquid applied to the floor in a path with the squeegees extending beyond the outer perimeter sides of the liquid path both during straight ahead movement and during turning maneuvers. The squeegee assemblies ... 10/06/05 - 20050217062 - Air purging of a liquid dispensing system of a surface cleaner A surface cleaner includes a liquid dispensing system comprising a fluid flow path configured to receive a flow of liquid, a pump, an air purging component, and a valve actuator. The pump is in line with the fluid flow path and is configured to drive the flow of liquid through ... 09/15/05 - 20050198763 - Complex type cleaner A complex type cleaner includes: a cleaner body having at least one of a dust collecting container for storing dust or foreign materials and a water collecting container for storing contaminated water; and a suction head having a dust suction opening disposed at a lower portion of the cleaner body ... 08/04/05 - 20050166358 - Cleaner A cleaner comprises a cleaning fluid container installed at a cleaner body, for providing a space in which a cleaning fluid is stored; a cleaning fluid dispensing unit for dispensing a cleaning fluid in the cleaning fluid container to a cleaning region; a brush rotatably installed at a bottom of ... 07/28/05 - 20050160553 - Carpet cleaning apparatus and method of construction A carpet cleaning apparatus and method of retrofitting a vacuum cleaner provides a vacuum cleaner with a sweeper housing carrying a rotating brush assembly for contacting a surface of a carpet. A collection device is carried in the sweeper housing along with a fan assembly. A suction hose is connected ... 07/21/05 - 20050155175 - Cleaning device such as carpet cleaner, floorwasher, floor sweeper, polishing machine and the like with two motors A cleaning device such as a carpet cleaner, floorwasher, floor sweeper, polishing machine with two motors, comprising a wheeled base provided with brushing elements driven by a first electric motor; the wheeled base is maneuvered by a handle that supports a suction body that is pivoted to the base; the ... 07/14/05 - 20050150073 - Valve assembly The invention relates to a valve assembly for use in connection with carpet cleaning extraction machines and similar extraction cleaning devices. The invention allows the intake of liquid and the mixing of different liquids in a mixing chamber, such as clean water with detergent, and the discharge of a selected ... 07/07/05 - 20050144751 - Adjustable flow rate valve for a cleaning apparatus A portable cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is provided and includes a housing for movement along the cleaning surface. A solution distribution system is mounted at least in part to the housing and includes a solution distributor operatively connected to the housing for distributing a solution onto the cleaning ... 06/23/05 - 20050132525 - Multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device This invention relates to a multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation whereby 180° longitudinal rotation of the floor cleaning device selectively activates one of the two separate and distinct selective modes of operation. The two separate and distinct selective modes of ... 06/23/05 - 20050132524 - Cleaning machine for cleaning a surface with edge cleaning capability A portable cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is provided and includes a housing for movement along the surface. A solution container is mounted to the housing and contains a solution. A dispensing nozzle is provided on the housing and is fluidly connected to the solution container. The dispensing nozzle ... 06/23/05 - 20050132523 - Solution distribution arrangement for a cleaning machine A portable cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is provided and includes a housing. A distributor is operatively connected to the housing for distributing solution to the surface. A first solution container is mounted to the housing and contains a first solution. The first solution container has a bottom portion ... 06/16/05 - 20050125936 - Cleaning device A cleaning device having one or more water holding tanks having associated water supply outlets connected thereto and an associated pumping means to effect a supply of cleaning water under pressure from each of the one or more holding tanks; the device further including one or more return tanks having ... 06/16/05 - 20050125935 - Cleaning machine for cleaning a surface A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is distributed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation as it moves along the surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a liquid distribution system ... 06/16/05 - 20050125934 - Steam stop for steam cleaner A steam stop safety mechanism for a portable steam cleaner prevents discharge of steam at the cleaner nozzle when attaching and disconnecting attachments, even if the cleaner trigger is in a locked open position. The mechanism includes a steel pin that is displaced in an extended position against a shoulder ... 06/09/05 - 20050120508 - Tank arrangement for a floor care appliance An improved floor care appliance if provided. The floor care appliance comprises a base for movement along the surface attached to a housing. The floor care appliance has two liquid storage tanks located in the housing wherein one of the liquid storage tanks generally overlies the other liquid storage tank. ... 06/09/05 - 20050120507 - Cleaning machine for cleaning a surface A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is distributed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation as it moves along the surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a liquid distribution system ... 06/09/05 - 20050120506 - Counter-rotational electric scrubber An electric scrubber includes a housing, an electric motor mounted within a housing, a pair of scrubbing blocks mounted to the housing for rotation about a common axis, and a torque transmission transmitting torque from the electric motor to the scrubbing blocks in such manner that the scrubbing blocks rotate ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |