Patent ID: 7048804
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A cleaning device comprising: a handle assembly; a cleaning head pivotally attached to a first end of said handle assembly and configured for receiving a replaceable cleaning pad for collecting dirt from a floor surface to be cleaned; a spray nozzle mounted on one of said cleaning head and said handle assembly for delivering a cleaning fluid to a floor surface to be cleaned; a liquid delivery system which delivers cleaning fluid to said spray nozzle, at least a portion of said liquid delivery system being carried by said handle assembly; a suction nozzle carried by said cleaning head, the suction nozzle being movable between a floor suctioning position, in which the suction nozzle is positioned adjacent the floor surface to be cleaned and a retracted position, in which the suction nozzle is positioned away from the floor surface; a dirt collection assembly for collecting dirt and in fluid communication with said suction nozzle, said dirt collection assembly being carried by one of said handle assembly and said cleaning head; and a source of suction, carried by one of said handle assembly and said cleaning head, said source of suction being fluidly connected with said dirt collection assembly, for creating a flow of working air which draws dirt from said suction nozzle into said dirt collection assembly.