Patent ID: 8214967
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A floor tool for a surface treating appliance comprising, a sole plate comprising a floor engaging surface having a forward floor contacting edge and a rearward floor contacting edge and a suction opening, a head which is pivotable relative to the sole plate about an articulation axis between forward and rearward positions, the head having a front sole plate engaging edge and a back sole plate engaging edge, and a connecting arm comprising an outlet in communication with the suction opening, wherein the forward floor contacting edge of the sole plate extends in a direction forward from the articulation axis by a first distance, and wherein at least a portion of the rear floor contacting edge of the sole plate extends beyond the back sole plate engaging edge of the head, when the head is in the rearward position, in a direction rearwards from the articulation axis by a second distance which is greater than the first distance.