The Hoover Comapny

Gary A Reed

Kenneth L Symensma

The present invention relates to an improved cleaning solution applicator for use in a hot water carpet extractor. The applicator comprises an elongate, multi orifice, liquid distributor positioned within the discharge opening of an air distributing nozzle. Warm moist exhaust air discharged from the extractor's suction fan is directed through the air nozzle passing over top of and underneath the liquid distributor converging down stream of the liquid distributor and before exiting the air nozzle's exit opening. Liquid exiting the liquid distributor's orifices is thereby atomized and conveyed, by the flow of air from the air distributing nozzle, toward the surface being cleaned.

Cleaning solution applicator

A novel quick-disconnect coupling is disclosed comprising a tubular member and a sleeve member sealingly receiving the tubular member therein. The coupling members each attachable to a hose end provide quick connect and disconnect of the hoses to one another. The tubular member is generally conical in shape having a larger diameter at its distal end and a smaller diameter at its proximal end. The sleeve member includes a plurality of axially extending fingers which, after the members are joined, are forced radially inward against the converging conical surface of the tubular member by an encircling collar thereby securing the sleeve member to the tubular member until the collar is retracted.

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Massillon, OH, United States of America

Gary A Reed