Floor cleaning apparatus

Details Floor cleaning apparatus Floor cleaning apparatus

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Redding, David A (Department: 3723)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Machines

With air blast or suction

C015S340100, C015S340400, C015S365000, C015S367000, C015S373000, C015S401000, C015S384000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07958595

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning apparatus having a cleaning system including at least one downwardly directed spray nozzle is supported by the chassis proximal the chassis forward end and in fluid communication with at least one cleaning solution tank. The at least one spray nozzle sprays cleaning solution from the tank onto the floor. At least one ground engaging agitation brush is disposed rearwardly of the at least one spray nozzle for agitating the cleaning solution sprayed onto the floor. At least one vacuum shoe is supported by the chassis rearwardly of the at least one agitation brush, and in fluid communication with the at least one recovery tank. Cleaning solution drawn into the vacuum shoe is deposited into the at least one recovery tank. In one embodiment, the apparatus is drivable. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a second cleaning system including a vacuum squeegee.

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