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    «2 United States Patent ‘USOO7048804B2 (10) Patent No: US 7,048,804 B2 Kisela et al. (45) Date of Patent May 23, 2006 (USyuehard Gta ioubby, Siow A ‘sto ene OM (US) Seven D- Wao Baers Sige Non ‘ri St, (U9) CaM Estar A 28 Rew ‘Saunders, Rocky River, OH (US); peeceetmaeseeteeeacee Jeffrey M. Kalman, Cleveland Heights, sees alos Mei (OH (US); Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Euclid, eee 1970 Wolter otal (Coin) Oe Se, OF OS FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS pu cue td m8 a USC. 154() by 83 days. (21) Appl. Now 10/669,214 (22) Filed: Sep. 24, 2003 (63) Prior Publication Data US 200510139572 AL Jul. 22, 2004 Related U. Application Data (63) Continuation-n-par of application No. 10/340,691, ‘led on Jan. 10, 2008, (1) Incl, BOsR 504 (2006.01) AgTL 1130 (2006.01) (2) US. (58) Fleld of Classification Seareh 15/328, 344,368, 393, 403, DIG. 1, 134/21 See application lle for complete search history: 66) References Cited USS, PATENT DOCUMENTS. LESTE A 1/1928 Desnoyers OTHER PUBLICATIONS Patent Abstracts of upan, vol. 1998, No. 13, Nov. 10, 1998 Denko Corp). Aug. € IP 10 201697 A (Mizuno Abies: 4, 1998, Primary Esaminer Terrence R. Till (74) Attormey, Agent, or Firm —F & McKee, LLP on ABSTRACT A cleaning device (10) includes @ handle assembly (14). cleaning head (12, 312, $12) is pivotally mounted to the ‘handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively hols a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dst and debris from a strlace to be cleaned, A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head, A dist collecting receptacle (208) is mounted ‘o the housing ands in uid communication with the suction ‘nozzle and with a suetion fan andl motor assembly (30). At east one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozZe A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning Muid tothe at Teast one spray nozzle. 56 Cla 1, 15 Drawing Sheets US 7,048,804 B2 Page 2 USS, PATENT DOCUMENTS. 6474896 BL 112002 Deane (GA84446 BL 112002 Kinay eal 3688601 A 81972 tana {649106 BL 122002 Nagel et 38H.90 A 91974 Krusche {6540824 BL 42003. Hallet a. ‘A 101979 van der Moten {6550092 BL 42003 Brow et al 4266317 8 S981 Dude {6380639 BL 42003. Brown et al SG3S315 A+ 11987 Kora 15209 6381001 BL 42003, Abotegs el 44605582 A * SIBST_ Richmond et Iso 6.559116 BL $2003 Godot etal AS02782 821989 Seat STARE BLE 62005 Sham eta soos 1320 43.782 A 51989 Merrick 637711 BI* 62005, a2 4863209 4 91939 Osbershaus «al {6501261 BL $2008 Sores A 121990 Gare a {5529352 BI* 102003, Morgan eta. 15320 S000186 A 1901 Lessig, Ile a Dis7324 8. Santiago eta S42 A 101991. Brazier 2001/0020966 AL Wong a. 5074008 A 12/1991 Palomino 1, 20010046407 AL 11-2001 Kunkle eta Si07ser A 411902 Ferra ta 20010087559 AL 122001 Graham eta Su6To1s A 121992 Rodiiguez 200110051479 AI 122001 Fereshechbow ota D338705 881993 Spokoiny 20020011531 AL 1/2002 DiMaggio ta 5392491 A 2/1995 Hwang et a 2002002962 AL 42002 Willman ea Sh0381 A 31995 Randall, 20020080016 AL $2002. Willman & a. S469 A * 911995. Sovs ta 182399 200200066153 81 62002. Sealant ota Si4.749 A 101995 Abbe ea 20020060747 AL 62002 Argento otal SSSTA A 911996 Rove 20020166573 AL 11/2002 Policichio et al Si03139 A 21997 Alaret 20020168216 AL 11/2002 Poliichio et 545s992 A 81907 Louis 20020175090 At 713.103 A 21998 Kecbler etal 20020179635 AL STIS A 7/1908 Schennum et 20020188233 AL 577745 A 71998 Kilsrom 20020188726 AL Kingy tal Si7a8755 A 7908 Rar ta. 20020188996 AL Mills S382.501 A 12/1998 Schonnm e 20090003831 AL Chis a S842.682 A 12/1998 Schonnum et 20090003852 AL hills 5875926 A 31999. Schuate 20090000809 AL ‘Seether et al S3.006 A 31999 Ping ta. 20030028988 AL Sether etal DAW.M3 S —$/1909 Kina et 2003003400 1 Police ea 590.755 A 611999 Leal 2ouv00 6084 AL Nags ta. S928167 A 7/1999 Waght eta. 20030002330 AL Scuker etl Sp60508 A 101999 Holt ta. 20030088560 At Kacher ea. Sps920 A 11/1900 Kunkle el. 20030085197 AL Kakivei ota 000088 A 121999 Wright eta 20090088407 AL Kacher ea. 003.91 A 121999 Shemy ea 20030082204 AL Abetegs et 601763 12000. Keppes eta 20030074756 AL tcc a D061 S 22000 Kunkle eal 20030078796 AL Lewis DASTA2 S 42000 Kinsey et 20030008826 AL Policiochio a 6045622 A 42000 Holt etal. 20030126700 AL Police ea. 6048.23 4 42000 Holt etal. 20090126710 AL Police ea Daasz74 8 $2000 Kunkler 20030127108 AL Police a: 068.182 A $2000, Wight eta 20030133740 AL Policiochio ta. {6068185 4° $2000 Hammcken ea isnt 20040031121 AL Martin et a Dazrdol S$ 62000 Kunkler 2ovao04si2s At Pathe ea sao a2s226 § 72000 Kunkle 20040134025 Al Murphy 1403 6095370 $2000. Rhine ea 2o0d139572 Al isola ea 153820 GAOTG6L A $2000. Poiccchio eta. 2o0son76d6s AL* Matousck ct 15403 Bann? $ 192000 Recker FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS GABKTAL A 102000, Kase ea. a pete cimcol 6182790 A 1172000. Benecke iP DST0@R AL 5/1980 1/2000 Sef a es versa igre 206058 B1 32001 Nagel ea. a en ce 626.900 BI 62001 Graham et 7 eamasiaa | (srtont 620912 BI? 62001 Grey 1220 Gp raitise ae ieee 6298517 BI 102001 Mekay es piesa else {630504 BI 102001 Kingry eta ° 1oag9 98 GS21941 BL 11-2001 Argento ta Cn | ro penser coal 6528843 BI 122001 Benecke oh wooorait | isan (38.233 BI 1/2002. Roberts ea prop | worsens) | econ 6347428 BI 22002 Shimko ea. oe youve | aon 635K964 BL 32002 Asn ra Roe eon | © aa (380151 BI 42002. Masters ta role a woluummcon. | taal (386.392 BI $2002 Argento el. WO WooL27st 42001 (6590335 BI 5.2002 avon ea WO WooLapIol 62001 Dass27 S 62002 Kunkle etal. Wo WooU7I9s. 102001 Dase722 § 62002 Romero ea. 6458.482 BI 10.2002 Mckay * cited by examiner U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 1 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 | —292 290 26—— | 84 251- 32: 16. 12. Ss ~286 FIG. 1 13 22 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 2 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 3 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 4 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 30 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 5 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 78. | @ S 51- oa FIG. 5 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 6 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 FIG. 6 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 7 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 8 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 90. 116 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 9 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 ® 36) U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 10 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 11 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 sa] La? = 162 164 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 12 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 13 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 32 U.S. Patent May 23, 2006 Sheet 14 of 15 US 7,048,804 B2 232 —222 220 FIG. 14 US 7,048,804 B2 Sheet 15 of 15 May 23, 2006 U.S. Patent US 7,048,804 B2 1 SUCTION WET JET MOP. ‘This application claims the benefit, as a continustionin par, of US. application Ser. No. 10/340,601, filed on Jan. 10, 3003, the specification of whieh is incomporated hein in its entirety by reference BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1, Field of the Invention ‘The present invention relates to lor care devices. More particularly, the present invention relates toa combined oor ‘mop and vacuum suction device. 2. Discussion of the Art 'A wide variety of prodvets exist which are capable of ‘leaning hard surfaces, suchas ceramic tle ors, hantwood floors, and the like. Many of these products comprise ‘directing handle and a spange for absorbing a uid cleaning ‘composition, The sponge is rinsed periodically to remove sit, designed to handle lamer particulate material such as ‘rubs and the lke. Such materials are removed either by use of a broom or by use of a vacuum cleaner. Non-woven sheets have been used for dry dustaype ‘leaning, as disclosed, for example, in US. Pat Nos. 3,629, 047 and 5,144,729, ‘The sheets are designed to attract particulate dst clectostatically and minimize the amount of residue Teft on the surface being wiped. ‘Recently, cleaning tools have been developed with dis- posable cleaning pads for removal of dirt from damp sur- aces. For example, U.S. Pa. No. 5,004,559 deseribes a mop that includes 2 disposable cleaning pad comprising a serub- ber layer for removing dirt from a soiled surface, a bloter Iayer for absorbing fi after the eleaning process, and a Tiguid impervious layer positioned between the scrubber and blotter layers, During the cleaning action with the scrubber layer, te impervious sheet prevents fui from moving to the absorbent bloter layer. After the cleaning action is com pleted, the pad is removed from the mop handle and reat- tached such that the bloter layer contacts the floor. This ‘operation is time consuming for the user and involves the handling ofa soiled, wet pad, US. Pat. No. $419,015 deseribes a mop having remov= able, washable work pods. Each pad has an upper layer, which is capable of attzching (© books on a mop bead, & central layer of synthetic plastic microporous foam, and 3 Tower layer for contacting a surface during the cleaning ‘operation, However, such tools ate designed for light floor leaning ‘and are unsuited to handle large particles of diet, suet a5 pebbles, crumbs, and the lke. There remains a need for 2 single device that is cspable of removing quantities of dry dint and larger panicles, crumbs and the like from a floor surface and aso of performing wet cleaning ofthe surfiee. ‘The present invention provides a new and improved for ‘leaning device and method of use, which overcome the above-referenced problems and others and meet the above stated needs SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, 3 ‘leaning device is provided. The deviee includes a handle assembly. A cleaning heed is pivotally attached to a fist end ‘of said handle assembly and configured for receiving a replaceable cleaning pad for collecting dist from a Boor surface to be cleaned. spray nozzle is mounted on one of soil, and other residues, These products are not 2 0 o 2 sid cleaning head and the handle astembly for delivering 2 cleaning fluid to a floor surface to be cleaned. A lighid elivery system delivers cleaning fluid to the spray nozzle ‘Atleast a portion ofthe liguid delivery system i earied by the handle assembly. A suetion nozzle is caried by the cleaning head. A dirt collection assembly is provided for collecting dirt and isin uid communication with the suction foci. The dirt collection assembly is earied by one of the handle assembly and the cleaning head. A source of suction is carried by one of the handle assembly and the cleaning head. The source of'sucton suid connected with the dit collection assembly for eeating a ow of working ai which draws diet from the suetion nozzle into the dir collection assembly. In secondance with another aspect ofthe present inven tion, a cleaning device is provided. The device includes housing. suction fan and motor assembly is mounted to the housing, A cleaning head is pivotally mounted to the hows- ing. The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pa for collecting dst and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A. Suction nozle is carried by the cleaning head. dir collecting receptacle is mounted to the housing and is in {uid communication with the ction nozzle and the suction fan and motor assembly. At least one spray nozzle is isposed on at least one of the suction nozzle and the cleaning head. A liquid delivery system is provided for Gelivering a cleaning fluid to the atleast one spray’ nozzle Atleast a portion of the liquid delivery system is mounted ‘on the housing. In aecondance with another aspect of the present inven tion, # eleoning device is provided. The cleaning device includes cleaning head selectively holding a cleaning pa handle is provided for directing the cleaning heed along 3 surface to be cleaned. A housing is mounted to at least one of the handle snd the cleaning head, A suction fan and motor assembly is mounted 1 the housing. A dirt collecting receptacle is mounted to the housing. A suction nozzle is ‘uidly connected with the dirt collecting revepiacle. liquid elivery system is minted toa last one of the housing and the suction nozzle for delivering a cleaning solution to the strface to he cleaned. The liquid delivery system includes a spray nozzle carried by one of the suction nozde, the handle, and the cleaning hea. In seconlance with another aspect of the present inven tion, a cleaning device is provided. The device includes @ housing and a suetion nozzle communicating with the hous- jing. A suetion fan and motor assembly is mounted to the housing. A dirt collecting receptacle is mounted to the housing and is in uid communication with the suction nozzle and the suction fan and motor assembly. & liguid elivery system is mounted to the housing for delivering a cleaning solution to a surlace to be cleaned. handle is ‘mounted to the housing for grasping to move the eleuaing ‘device along the surface to be cleaned, switch is provided for aetuating at Teast one of the suction fan and motor assembly andthe liguid delivery system. cleaning head is pivotally mounted (0 the housing, the cleaning head selee- tively bolding a cleaning pad for collecting dust and debris Irom a surface to be cleaned In secondance with another aspect of the present inven ‘ion, 2 cleaning device is provided. The device has wo separate and distinet modes of operation, A first mode of ‘operation comprises suetioning debris from a surface 10 be cleaned, 4 second made of operation comprises application of a cleaning liquid to the surface. 4 cleaning pad is used 10 collet diny cleaning liquid and dust and dehris from the strface to be cleaned, The device includes a housing. A. US 7,048,804 B2 3 suetion fan and motor assembly is mounted to the housing. Adin collecting receptacle is mounted to the housing. A suetion nozzle is fuidly connected with the suetion fan and motor assembly and the di collecting receptacle for per- orming the frst mode of operation. liquid defivery system jis mounted at least in part to the housing for delivering & ‘leaning liquid to the surface during the second mode of ‘operation. A cleaning head ie pivotally mounted to the housing. The cleaning head selectively holds the cleaning pad used during the second mode of operation, In aecordance with another aspect oF the present inven tion, a cleaning device is provided. The device has aliquid ity ofthe dir collection assembly. Once the level of dit ia the ditt cup 208 reaches about the level of the flap valve 215, itis desirsble to empty the dirt cup and bale chamber of collected diet. As shown in FIG. 2, during operation of the suction system, the dirt cup 208 is secured in place ia the socket 80 by a latch mechanism 280 or other suitable conventional fastening mechanism. With reference now t0 FIG. 7, 10 remove the dir cup 208, depression of a release button 251 ‘of the late mechanism 250 can release a spring biased tab 282 from a slot 284 (FIG. 12) formed in the outlet end ofthe ‘int cup 208, Ie should be apparent from FIGS. 12 an 13 that the ballle 226 and dirt cup 208 can be keyed, as at 256, 287 s0 thatthe balle only fits in the det cup in one orientation. Similarly, dhe fer member 220 can be keyed, a8 at 288, 2 259, for one way receipt into the baflle 226 so that the portion ofthe filter 224 exposed through the opening 236 is fice of seams to maximize sirflow (FIG. 13) ‘With reference now to FIG. 18, the fan and motor assembly 30 includes a motor 260 capable of operating. on > 4 de Volage of about 7.2-9.6 volts DC, provided by the power source 34 (FIG. 7) and a fan assombly 262. The fan ‘assembly includes differ eover 264, fan cover 266, fan bottom 268, and radial diffuser 270 which are stacked together to form the fan assembly. The fan cover 266 and fan bottom 268 serve as an impeller 272, which i rotated by the motor 260 to create a suction force on the diet cup 190, ‘drawing ar ancl din from the oor suction moze 18 into the ‘itt cup, The air is drawn through the dlfiser cover 264 via a

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