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US 9,888,821 B2Granted
Cleaning implement with mist generating system
AssigneeBISSELL Homecare, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey A. Scholten, Gabriel S. VanderBaan
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Abstract
A mist generating system for a cleaning implement is adapted to generate a finely atomized liquid mist for suppressing dust, allergens, and other airborne particulates. The mist generating system can be adapted to fit many cleaning implements such as vacuum cleaners, wet extraction cleaners, floor mops, and dusters to suppress airborne dust and particulates generated during operation and the cleaning process.
Claims17
A cleaning implement comprising:
- a housing for movement over a surface to be cleaned;
- a mist generating system mounted to the housing and comprising:
- a chamber for holding a volume of liquid;
- an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber and open to atmosphere;
- a transducer associated with the chamber for generating vibrations within the volume of liquid to release mist from the volume of liquid;
- and
- a guide shroud mounted above the outlet;
- wherein the mist is dispensed through the outlet;
- and
- at least one light provided on the housing, wherein the light is located outside the chamber and lateral from the outlet for illuminating mist outside the outlet.
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