Bissell Inc.

Nim Chung Ku

Tom Minh Nguyen

Mike Luyckx

Roger Hoskens

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank and an electronic sensing system configured to detect liquid at one or more levels within the recovery tank and determine when to shut-off or otherwise interrupt the recovery system. In addition, the sensing system can detect whether the recovery tank is missing from the apparatus.

Surface cleaning apparatus

The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a headlight or other light source that selectively illuminates upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition. The headlight turns on to emit light when the surface cleaning apparatus us turned on, and emits light in a different color when cleaning fluid is dispensed. Methods for operating a headlight or light source are also disclosed.

The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned and a headlight having at least one light emitting element internal to the housing. A light pipe is integrated with a cover for a brushroll, and conveys light emitted from the light emitting element to an exterior of the housing. Methods for operating the headlight are also disclosed.

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Hong Kong, China

Nim Chung Ku