Title: Machine for cleaning surfaces

Abstract: A machine is provided for cleaning surfaces, including hard floors and carpeting. The machine has a frame with a disc brush rotatably carried thereby and driven by a motor which is mounted on a plate that is resiliently carried by the frame. A first vacuum nozzle and a squeegee are located at the back of the machine behind the disc brush for picking up cleaning solution when hard floors are being cleaned. The machine has a second nozzle located at the front thereof, in front of the disc brush, for picking up cleaning solution when carpeting is being cleaned and the machine is moved in a rearward direction. A cleaning solution supply tank is located on the frame and a recovery solution tank is located in the supply tank. A vacuum motor is mounted on a lid above the recovery tank and means are provided for connecting the recovery solution tank with each of the exhaust hoses for the two vacuum nozzles.

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Inventors: Burgoon, Jack L. (Toledo, OH, US)
Smith, William R. (Beaver Dam, NY, US)

Application Number: 840735
Filing Date: 1977-10-11
Publication_date: 1980-05-06
Assignee: The Scott & Fetzer Company (Lakewood, OH)
Primary Class(es): 15/321 15/353, 15/410
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2622254	Dec, 1952	Mendelson	15/320.
3040363	Jun, 1962	Krammes et al.	15/320.
3206787	Sep, 1965	Daniels et al.	15/320.
3364627	Jan, 1968	Wright	15/320.
3619849	Nov, 1971	Jones	15/321.
3742546	Jul, 1973	Crener et al.	15/320.
3942217	Mar, 1976	Bates	15/321.

Other Refs: 109854

Apr, 1925	CH

Primary Examiner: Moore, Christopher K.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Gutchess, Jr.; Allen D.