WO2005041737A3 - Carpet cleaning apparatus and method of construction - Google Patents

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WO2005041737A3
WO2005041737A3 PCT/US2004/036123 US2004036123W WO2005041737A3 WO 2005041737 A3 WO2005041737 A3 WO 2005041737A3 US 2004036123 W US2004036123 W US 2004036123W WO 2005041737 A3 WO2005041737 A3 WO 2005041737A3
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carpet cleaning
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Abstract

A carpet cleaning apparatus and method,of retrofitting a vacuum cleaner provides a vacuum cleaner (12) with a sweeper housing (20) carrying a rotating brush assembly (28) for contacting a surface of a carpet (16). A collection device (35) is carried in the sweeper housing (18) along with a fan assembly (32). A suction hose (34) is connected in circuit with the fan assembly (32) and the collection device (35). A pump driven vessel (36) is carried externally to the sweeper housing (20) for fluid communication with a spray nozzle (38). The spray nozzle (38) is arranged externally to the housing (38) to dispense fluid (14) under pressure a spaced distance from the housing (18).
PCT/US2004/036123 2003-10-29 2004-10-29 Carpet cleaning apparatus and method of construction WO2005041737A2 (en)

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