Patent ID: 7533439
Filing Date: 2009-05-19
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation comprising: a) a base portion for movement along the surface; b) a handle pivotally connected to said base portion, said handle includes a lower portion and an upper portion pivotally connected to said lower portion, said upper portion being pivoted between an upper position for use and a lower position for storage; c) a solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface, said solution tank being removably mounted to said to one of said base portion and said handle; d) a recovery tank removably mounted to one of said base portion and said handle; e) a suction nozzle secured to said base portion and in fluid communication with said recovery tank; f) a suction source in fluid communication with said suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through said suction nozzle and into said recovery tank; g) a suction conduit fluidly connected between said recovery tank and said suction nozzle; h) an accessory hose having a first end adapted to receive a cleaning tool and second end removably connected to said handle in fluid communication with said suction conduit; i) a first solution conduit connected to said accessory hose; and j) a second solution conduit fluidly connected to said solution tank, said first solution conduit having a first end connected to a spray nozzle and a second end removably connected to said handle in fluid communication with said second solution conduit, wherein one of said solution tank and said recovery tank is removably mounted to said handle.