Patent ID: 6148144
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A47L,F22B

Abstract:
A portable steam generating cleaner comprising, a generally linear and tubular shaped housing having upper and lower ends, said upper end forming a handle, a boiler mounted within said housing, an electric resistance heater mounted within said boiler, means for supplying electrical power to the resistance heater, a steam discharge tube extending from said boiler to said lower end of said housing, an electronically controlled valve for controlling a release of steam from said boiler to said steam discharge tube, a first thermostat means connected to said resistance heater for controlling the operation of the resistance heater and second thermostat means for terminating power to the resistance heater in the event of overheating of the boiler, means connected with said boiler for monitoring pressure therein and means for terminating power to the resistance heater in the event the housing is tilted to a predetermined angle such that the resistance heater is deactivated if water flows away from the resistance heater when the housing is tilted to the predetermined angle.