Patent ID: 7686023

Claim:
A fluid collector for collecting fluid from a surface to be cleaned, comprising: an elongated perforated surge barrier being substantially hollow throughout its length and having at least one barrier inlet; an elongated tubular perforated suction conduit disposed within the hollow interior of said barrier and located along substantially the entire length of the surge barrier, said suction conduit being adapted to be connected in fluid communication with a source of vacuum and having a surface engageable portion; the suction conduit having a closed end; a plurality of fasteners attaching the suction conduit to the surge barrier; and a plurality of suction inlets in the suction conduit wherein the suction inlets are spaced from the suction conduit surface engageable portion and spaced from the barrier inlet such that a pool of fluid can enter the barrier and displace air therefrom, and the suction inlets can be disposed in the pool of fluid and able to draw the fluid into the suction conduit without drawing air therein.