Patent ID: 8910343
Filing Date: 2014-12-16
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A hand operated cleaning apparatus, comprising: (a) a reservoir capable of retaining liquid having a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface, a filling port located on at least one surface, a closure to seal the filling port, and a passageway leading from the water reservoir to a susceptor; (b) a steam chamber having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surfaces to contain built up steam having at least one exhaust duct that releases and directs contained steam; (c) a pump attached to the passageway configured to transfer water contained in the water reservoir to the surface of the susceptor; (d) a cleaning element attached to the bottom surface of the steam chamber having a bottom surface capable of cleaning a surface; (e) wherein the susceptor comprises a material with electrical properties capable of absorbing and storing electromagnetic energy thereafter converting electromagnetic energy into heat having at least one surface capable of releasing heat; (f) wherein the at least one exhaust duct includes a passageway leading from the steam chamber to an area of the cleaning element; (g) wherein the apparatus is shaped and configured for disposition in a microwave oven whereby the susceptor heats by absorbing electromagnetic energy produced by the microwave oven; (h) wherein the pump is configured to spray a mist of water from the reservoir onto the susceptor which, after heating, generates steam within the steam chamber upon contact with the water mist; and (i) wherein the steam is discharged through the duct into the area of the cleaning element for facilitating cleaning using the cleaning element.