Cleaning apparatus with anti-hair wrap management systems
AssigneeSharkNinja Operating LLC
InventorsAndre D. Brown, Charles S. Brunner, Tyler S. Smith
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AssigneeSharkNinja Operating LLC
InventorsAndre D. Brown, Charles S. Brunner, Tyler S. Smith
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A cleaning apparatus includes an end cap assembly for use with an agitator. The end cap assembly includes a stationary end cap, a rotating end cap, and a fragmentor. The stationary end cap is secured to and stationary with respect to a housing of the cleaning apparatus. The rotating end cap is coupled to the agitator and rotates with the agitator relative to the housing. The stationary and rotating end caps define a gap extending radially inward therebetween. The fragmentor is disposed within the gap and is configured to break debris which enters the gap into smaller pieces. The fragmentor may be disposed on a surface of the stationary end cap facing towards the rotating end cap and/or on a surface of the rotating end cap facing towards the stationary end cap. The fragmentor may include a cutting blade and/or an abrasive surface.
An agitator assembly for use with a cleaning apparatus comprising:
An agitator assembly for use with a cleaning apparatus comprising:
A surface cleaning head comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.