Patent ID: 8171592

Claim:
A steam cleaner, comprising: a steam head having a hollow chamber comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface having at least one groove; a steamer mounted in the hollow chamber; a cleaning cover covering the bottom surface of the steam head; a stationary connector; and an electric wire; a reservoir socket connected pivotally to the stationary connector on the steam head and having an open top; a lid having a hole and a thrusting rod, the thrusting rod being coaxial with the hole; and a reservoir that holds water, being detachably mounted securely in the reservoir socket and having a closed top, an open bottom, an outer surface, a cap and a reservoir fastener; a pole connector connecting to a handle assembly and comprising a hollow pole, connecting to a lower portion of the handle assembly and having an upper pole and a lower pole; a piston pump mounted in the lower pole of the hollow pole; and an actuating rod mounted in the hollow pole and comprising an actuating rod A, connecting to the handle assembly; an actuating rod B, connecting to the piston pump; and a compression spring, connecting the actuating rod A with the actuating rod B; and the handle assembly, comprising a grip including two plastic shells with an upper portion and a lower portion; and a lever extending into and being attached pivotally to the grip and having an inner end, the inner end being aligned with a segmented pole and attaching to the actuating rod.