Patent ID: 6588050
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A floor cleaner comprising:a housing having a top and a bottom, a front and a rear; a scrubbing system for applying fluid to a floor surface, the scrubbing system having a lowered position for contacting the floor surface below the housing and a raised position for positioning the scrubbing system out of contact with the floor system; and a vacuum system for removing soiled fluid from the floor surface; wherein the vacuum system comprises an extractor shield mounted on the bottom of the housing and extending downwardly from the housing; wherein the extractor shield comprises a resiliently flexible panel with a lower edge and lateral edges, the panel having a front and a rear; and wherein a plurality of suction ports are formed on the panel for removing fluid from the floor surface, the suction ports being located on the rear of the panel adjacent to the lower edge of the panel.