Wallpaper removing steamers
OwnerKevin Doraninventor
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Abstract
A wallpaper removing steamer is disclosed that comprises a steam applicator assembly mounted on a base for dispensing steam on receipt thereof. Four suction cups are provided at each corner of the base and are adapted to secure the base to a wall papered surface, each suction cup being connected to a vacuum supply. The use of a vacuum supply enables suction cups of a less rigid construction to be employed than those which are mechanically operated. The use of more compliant cups can facilitate self-adjustment of the cups to an uneven wall surface. The cups can be of concertina form and can be provided with an annular, flexible closed-cell foam pad around their mouths to assist in sealing against an irregular surface.
Claims8
A wallpaper remover comprising a base, a steam applicator assembly mounted on the base for dispensing steam on receipt thereof, and at least one suction cup of concertina form coupled to the base and adapted to secure the base to a wallpapered surface and to pull the steam applicator assembly in use toward the wallpapered surface through a collapsing of the suction cup, each suction cup being connected to a vacuum supply remote from the wallpaper remover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.