US 7,900,642 B2 · Washing apparatus

Abstract

A washing apparatus has a housing comprising a spray element such that in use, fluid is forced through at least one aperture creating a substantially elongate spray onto at least one roller wheel or roller sleeve substantially causing the roller wheel to spin and be washed or cleaned. A method of washing a roller in a washing apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing comprising a spray element such that in use, fluid is forced through at least one aperture creating a substantially elongate spray onto at least one roller wheel or roller sleeve substantially causing the roller wheel to spin and be washed or cleaned wherein the following steps include: inserting roller therein by opening the apparatus or sliding the roller therein; connecting the apparatus to a fluid supply element such as a faucet or hose; and initiating fluid flow to wash or clean the roller.

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Dependent claims

A washing apparatus which provides a housing comprising:

a spray means such that in use, fluid is forced through at least one aperture creating a substantially elongate spray onto at least one roller wheel or roller sleeve substantially causing the roller wheel to spin and be washed or cleaned, wherein the aperture is openable during use,
wherein the housing in use is provided by a first part and a second part,
wherein the first part has an outer surface, which first part in use faces a user and an inner surface which is distal to the user,
wherein the first part and second part form a first cavity therebetween, being constructed to produce the spray means,
wherein the first cavity is provided with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and
wherein the fluid outlet forms the openable aperture.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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