Soft-surface remediation device and method of using same
AssigneeS.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
InventorMichael Sawalski
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Abstract
A soft-surface remediation (SSR) device and method of remediating soft surfaces using preferably forced air is disclosed. The device is lightweight, and easy-to-use and preferably includes an outer housing with an optional corner pickup region and a removable cover, an inner housing, a motor housing for housing a fan assembly, an optional disposal catch mechanism, an optional mounted delivery device, a first air channel with an air outlet, a second air channel with an air inlet, and a return air channel in close proximity to the disposal mechanism. The method of performing soft-surface remediation preferably includes use of this SSR device.
Claims29
A hand held, forced air soft surface remediation device having
- a housing;
- a cover removably attached to the housing, a fan within the housing;
- a means for assessing if the filter needs to be changed;
- a removable catch in fluid communication with the fan;
- a motor attached to the fan;
- a pickup orifice in communication with the housing;
- and
- a mechanism to introduce chemistry onto the surface in fluid communication with the fan.
A cleaning device comprising
- an outer housing,
- an inner housing in communication with the outer housing,
- a motor housing adjacent to the inner housing for housing a motor and fan assembly,
- a first air channel with a first air outlet and a second air channel with a second air inlet in fluid communication with the inner housing and fan,
- a return air channel in communication with at least one air channel, and
- a replaceable catch mechanism in fluid communication with at least one air channel.
A method of performing soft-surface remediation by use of a forced air device including the steps of
- retrieving a device from storage,
- adding a consumable filter and a formulation to the device,
- activating the device,
- performing a cleaning operation,
- deactivating the device,
- removing the filter
- preparing for another use, and
- storing the device.
A bagless device for dislodging, displacing, and disposing of contaminants comprising
- a driver for creating an air stream and inserting into a surface in a non-destructive manner at least one of the following materials:
- cleaning chemicals, odor eliminators, fresheners, protectants, herbicides, repellants, insecticides, antimicrobials, fragrances, and disinfectants all of which may be in the form of liquids, gases, solids, gels, and/or powders or combinations thereof;
- and a catch for removing at least one of the materials from the air stream.
A apparatus for cleaning a surface comprising
- an outer shell including a closed loop air flow system;
- a reservoir for holding a chemistry that moves within the shell;
- an impeller for creating within the shell a higher pressure air flow in a first direction and lower pressure in a second direction;
- and
- a motor for spinning the impeller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.