Patent ID: 8677543
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: A46B,A47L,B08B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for scrubbing a surface, comprising: a fluid-powered scrubber head comprising, a removable brush extending from the scrubber head, the brush being rotated in response to the directed flow of fluid, the removable brush being configured to rotate about a first axis, wherein the removable brush is exterior with respect to the housing, wherein the deflecting surface is pivotable about a second axis, such that the flow of fluid is selectively directable from one side of the first axis to an opposite side of the first axis, thereby resulting in selective adjustment of the speed and direction of rotation of the brush, wherein the wheel further comprises scrubbing members disposed radially about the axle of the wheel, at least a portion of the scrubbing members extending beyond the housing when the deflecting panel is in the first position, and wherein the deflecting panel operates to contain the scrubbing members within the housing when the deflecting panel is in a second position that covers the opening.