Patent ID: 8424157

Claim:
A tool for a surface treating appliance, comprising a main body connected to a conduit, the main body comprising: a first suction channel for receiving a first dirt-bearing fluid flow; and a second suction channel for receiving the first dirt-bearing fluid flow from the first suction channel and a second dirt-bearing fluid flow, and for conveying the dirt-bearing fluid flows to the conduit; wherein the first suction channel and the second suction channel are at least partially defined by flexible surface engaging members, the flexible surface engaging members comprising at least one first flexible surface engaging member located about the suction channels and at least one second flexible surface engaging member located between the suction channels wherein the first suction channel is located towards the front of the main body, and the second suction channel is located towards the rear of the main body, and wherein the second suction channel comprises an enlarged central portion extending rearwardly away from the first suction channel.