Patent ID: 6418587
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A cleaning tool comprising:a cleaning tool housing assembly having a body which is hollow, a first nozzle connected to said body, a second nozzle connected to said body, a manifold body provided with first and second longitudinal openings and holes, a fluid intake element connected to said manifold body in communication with said holes, and a gasket connected to said manifold body, said gasket having fluid intake openings and fluid delivery openings; wherein said first nozzle is provided with an opening in communication both with said hollow of said body and said first longitudinal opening of said manifold body, said second nozzle is provided with an opening in communication both with said hollow of said body and said second longitudinal opening of said manifold body; a cleaning tool assembly connected to said cleaning tool housing, said cleaning tool assembly having a backing plate defining at least one fluid delivery opening and defining at least two fluid suction openings, said cleaning tool assembly further having a sponge fixed to said backing plate, and having first and second fluid barriers each disposed longitudinally within said sponge, and each extending from one surface of said sponge towards another surface; wherein fluid may be delivered through said fluid intake element through said holes of said manifold, through said fluid delivery openings of said gasket, through said fluid delivery openings of said backing plate, and through said sponge between said first and second fluid barriers; and wherein said fluid may flow around said first and second fluid barriers, through said fluid suction openings of said backing plate, through said fluid suction openings of said gasket, through said longitudinal openings of said manifold, through said openings of said first and second nozzles, and into said hollow of said body.