Cleaning device having drive means with multiple driving modes

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Barr, Michael (Department: 1711)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Combined

C134S021000, C015S049100, C015S319000, C015S340100, C015S354000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007596

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning device (10) incorporates drive means (14) and cleaning means (20), wherein the drive means (14) are operable to drive the cleaning means (20) across a surface to be cleaned, and wherein the drive means (14) are operable to adopt first and second driving modes, the first driving mode being a travelling mode and the second driving mode being a turning mode, wherein locking means (40, 42) of the drive means (14) allow selection between the first and second driving modes.

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