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Steam cleaner with liquid dispenser

a technology of steam cleaner and liquid dispenser, which is applied in the field of steam cleaner, can solve the problems of inconvenient cleaning fluid supply at the same time as use, and achieve the effect of reducing the number of times

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
CONAIR CORP
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The present invention is a steam-cleaning device with a liquid dispenser that allows users to dispense liquid while simultaneously steam-cleaning. The device has a handle, connecting rod, and cleaning head that can rotate 360 degrees. The cleaning head has a heating element and a removable cap for adding water and liquid cleaner separately. The device also has a measuring cup for water and a predetermined ratio with the cleaning liquid to ensure consistent use. The technical effects of the invention include improved efficiency, convenience, and consistent cleaning results.

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Inherent shortcomings associated with these known devices include the inconvenience of providing a cleaning fluid at the same time as using the steam cleaner.

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[0022]FIGS. 1 and 2 show a steam-cleaning device 10, such as a cleaning mop, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The steam-cleaning device 10 generally includes a handle 12, a connecting rod 14, and a cleaning head 16. The handle 12 can be ergonomically shaped to comfortably fit within the hand of a user. The handle 12 and connecting rod 14 can include hooks 15 to be used as a cord wrap to store a portion or all of the cord 17 when not in use.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting rod 14 and cleaning head 16 are connected by a universal handle joint 18 for ease of use and maneuverability. The universal handle joint 18 is comprised of a rod end 20 and a head ring 22. The rod end 20 is preferably connected to the head ring 22 by a pin 24 running through the head ring 22. This enables the rod end 20, and thereby the connecting rod 14, to move in a rotational direction about the rod end pin 24 (i.e., direction A). The head ring 22 is preferably...

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Abstract

There is provided a steam-cleaning device that enables a user to dispense a liquid, such as a cleaning fluid, soap or detergent while simultaneously steam-cleaning. This can be accomplished through a steam-cleaning device having a handle, a connecting rod, and a cleaning head, whereby the connecting rod and cleaning head are connected by multiple joints for ease of use and maneuverability and can be disassembled into several parts. A heating element can be located in the cleaning head rather than in the handle or connecting rod. A removable cap can be removed to enable a user to add water and a liquid cleaner separately to the device. The cap can be used as a measuring cup for the water and is sized to act in a predetermined ratio with the amount of cleaning liquid inserted into the cleaning liquid area. This allows for the cleaning liquid to run out at approximately the same time that the water in the reservoir runs out, thereby reducing the number of times that a user must stop to refill either the water or the cleaning liquid.

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[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 780,665 filed on Mar. 9, 2006, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates to a device for steam cleaning. More particularly, the present invention relates to a steam cleaner adapted to dispense a liquid, such as a cleaning fluid, while simultaneously steam cleaning. [0005] 2. Description of Related Art [0006] It is known to provide devices that can be used to clean objects with steam. A reservoir can be used to hold a quantity of water. A heater can be used to heat the water to a temperature sufficient to convert at least a portion of the water to steam. The steam can then flow out of the device to the surface to be cleaned. [0007] Inherent shortcomings associated with these known devices include the inconvenience of providing a cleaning fluid a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L7/00
CPCA47L11/34A47L11/4075A47L11/4091A47L11/4088A47L11/4083
Inventor CARLUCCI, VITO JAMESTAYLOR, HAROLD ROY
Owner CONAIR CORP
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