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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2023
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2022
Bissell Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Chris J. Harmelink, Wyoming, MI (US);
Timothy R. Lambrix, West Olive, MI (US);
Matthew R. Smith, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Matthew Gordon Kamps, Caledonia, MI (US);
Eric Daniel Buehler, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Jacob S. Boles, Kentwood, MI (US);
BISSELL Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system and a recovery system, and is operable in a plurality of user-selectable cleaning modes, including at least a wet vacuuming mode and a dry vacuuming mode. The fluid delivery system has a fluid dispenser that may comprise a spray manifold for wetting a brushroll. The recovery system includes a tank that may have a baffle to separate liquid and/or debris from a working airstream. Operating parameters of the apparatus may be automatically adjusted based on a detected floor type. The apparatus can dock with a tray for recharging and/or self-cleaning.