Patent ID: 6554207
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: A47L,B01F,B05B,B08B

Abstract:
An apparatus for producing a prepared cleaning solution consisting of one or more component solutions, the apparatus adapted for use with an applicator for delivery of the prepared solution to a location proximate to a surface to be cleaned, the applicator having an open state for delivery of the prepared solution to the surface and a closed state for prevention of delivery of the prepared solution to the surface, the apparatus comprised of:a. a plurality of tanks supported by a mobile base, each tank containing one of the component solutions, each tank having a liquid outlet valve and a gas inlet valve, wherein each valve allows a connection to be made to the valve which may be rapidly removed without tools and in which pressurization is maintained in the tank when the connection is removed from the valve; b. a mixing means for receiving each component solution and combining the component solutions to create the prepared solution for presentation to the applicator; c. a feed means connecting the tanks to the mixing means; and, d. a pressurization means in direct simultaneous communication with each tank to maintain elevated and equal pressure therein and in both the feed means and mixing means therethrough, the pressurization means being capable of rapid disconnection from each tank, the elevated pressure being sufficient to urge each component solution through the feed means to the mixing means with sufficient energy to promote thorough mixture of the component solutions within the mixing means when the applicator is in an open state.