公开(公告)号：US20090183335A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12346245

申请日：2008-12-30

Applicant: Aaron P. Griffith ,  Eric R. Metzger ,  Eric C. Huffman ,  Douglas A. Jackson

Inventor： Aaron P. Griffith ,  Eric R. Metzger ,  Eric C. Huffman ,  Douglas A. Jackson

IPC: A47L7/00 ,  A47L11/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/0416 ,  A47L9/0444 ,  A47L9/2868 ,  A47L9/30

Abstract: A vacuum accessory tool comprises a nozzle body that forms a suction nozzle and that has an electrical element comprising one or a combination of an illumination element adapted to illuminate a surface to be cleaned, an ion generator or ozone generator to purify a surface to be cleaned and eliminate odors. The tool can further include a power generator for supplying power to the electrical element. The illumination element can further emit light in the ultraviolet spectrum to illuminate stains on the surface to the cleaned.

Abstract translation: 真空附件工具包括形成吸嘴的喷嘴主体，其具有包括适于照射被清洁表面的照明元件之一或组合的电元件，离子发生器或臭氧发生器以净化待清洁的表面 并消除异味。 该工具还可以包括用于向电气元件供电的发电机。 照明元件可以进一步发射紫外光谱中的光，以将表面上的污渍照射到被清洁的物体上。

公开(公告)号：US20080196193A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11677334

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz

IPC: A47L7/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/4088

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising an extractor has a primary fluid delivery system and an auxiliary fluid delivery system. A first button on a handle of the extractor controls the delivery of cleaning fluid from the primary fluid delivery system. A second button on the handle of the extractor controls the delivery of cleaning fluid from the auxiliary fluid delivery system, which includes a spot sprayer mounted to the base assembly through which cleaning fluid is delivered. The handle is provided with an interlock between the first and second buttons so that cleaning fluid cannot simultaneously be delivered by both the primary and auxiliary fluid delivery systems.

Abstract translation: 包括提取器的表面清洁装置具有初级流体输送系统和辅助流体输送系统。 提取器的手柄上的第一按钮控制来自主流体输送系统的清洁流体的输送。 提取器的手柄上的第二按钮控制从辅助流体输送系统输送清洁流体，该辅助流体输送系统包括安装到基部组件上的点式喷雾器，清洁流体通过该喷射器被输送。 把手在第一和第二按钮之间设置有互锁，使得清洁流体不能同时由主要和辅助流体输送系统输送。

公开(公告)号：US06968593B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10064752

申请日：2002-08-13

Applicant: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz ,  Alan J. Krebs ,  Phong Hoang Tran ,  Jonathan Miner ,  Gary A. Kasper ,  Eric C. Huffman ,  Charles A. Reed, Jr. ,  Eric J. Hansen

Inventor： Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz ,  Alan J. Krebs ,  Phong Hoang Tran ,  Jonathan Miner ,  Gary A. Kasper ,  Eric C. Huffman ,  Charles A. Reed, Jr. ,  Eric J. Hansen

IPC: A47L5/26 ,  A47L7/00 ,  A47L7/02 ,  A47L11/34

CPC classification number: A47L9/0477 ,  A47L5/26 ,  A47L7/0009 ,  A47L7/0038 ,  A47L7/0042 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4036 ,  A47L11/4088

Abstract: A liquid extraction cleaner comprises a solution dispensing system, a liquid recovery system, and an agitation brush assembly. The solution dispensing system includes a cleaning solution supply tank affixed to the cleaner and fluidly connected to a solution spray nozzle through a trigger-operated manual solution spray pump. The supply conduit interconnecting the cleaning fluid supply tank and the spray nozzle traverses a passage formed integrally with the air-liquid separator housing, spray nozzle being mounted in the passage at a front portion of the cleaner. The liquid recovery system includes a air-liquid separator fluidly connected with a suction nozzle and a suction source for drawing liquid and debris into the air-liquid separator, and a recovery tank releasably mounted to the air-liquid separator for collecting recovered liquid. The agitation brush assembly is mounted in a lower forward portion of the cleaner for contact with a surface being cleaned.

Abstract translation: 液体提取清洁器包括溶液分配系统，液体回收系统和搅拌刷组件。 溶液分配系统包括固定到清洁器的清洁溶液供应罐，并通过触发器操作的手动溶液喷射泵流体地连接到溶液喷嘴。 将清洗液供给槽和喷雾喷嘴相互连接的供给导管横穿与空气 - 液体分离器壳体一体形成的通道，喷雾器安装在清洁器前部的通道中。 液体回收系统包括与抽吸嘴流体连接的气液分离器和用于将液体和碎屑抽吸到气液分离器中的抽吸源，以及可释放地安装到气液分离器上用于收集回收液体的回收罐。 搅拌刷组件安装在清洁器的下部前部，以与待清洁的表面接触。

公开(公告)号：US08606404B1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12816562

申请日：2010-06-16

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  David James Aupperlee

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  David James Aupperlee

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  B25J9/104 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A system for directing a cleaning apparatus on a surface to be cleaned comprises a body having a floor cleaner, at least one wheel operably interconnected with a motor for imparting motion to the wheel, a controller for providing a signal to the motor to control the motion of the at least one wheel, and at least one sensor operably interconnected to the controller for detecting a target on the surface at a distance spaced from the body. The system further comprises a signal emitting device separable from the body comprising a user interface portion for receiving signals from a user and transmitting a representation of those signals to a target projection on the surface. The sensor on the body detects the target projection on the surface and the controller can initiate at least one function to be performed by the body of the cleaning apparatus on the surface.

Abstract translation: 用于将清洁设备引导到要清洁的表面上的系统包括具有地板清洁器的主体，与马达可操作地连接的用于向车轮施加运动的至少一个轮子，用于向马达提供信号以控制运动的控制器 的至少一个轮，以及至少一个可操作地连接到控制器的传感器，用于以与身体隔开的距离检测表面上的目标。 该系统还包括可从主体分离的信号发射装置，其包括用户接口部分，用于从用户接收信号并将这些信号的表示传送到表面上的目标投影。 身体上的传感器检测表面上的目标投影，并且控制器可以启动由表面上的清洁设备的主体执行的至少一个功能。

公开(公告)号：US08176649B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12336118

申请日：2008-12-16

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz

IPC: F26B5/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  A47L11/4097 ,  F26B21/001

Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus includes a base module having a base housing with a bottom base wall, and enclosing a fan. The base module is moveable along an external surface in a first direction. The fan can move air through the base housing from an interior of the base housing to exteriorly of the base housing through an exhaust outlet in the base housing. A plenum fluidly communicates at a first end with the exhaust outlet and at a second end with at least one plenum outlet opening. The at least one plenum outlet opening is between the base wall and the external surface. The at least one plenum outlet opening can direct air exhausted from the interior of the base housing along the external surface in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式清洁装置，包括：基座模块，具有底座和底部底壁，并包围风扇。 基座模块可沿着第一方向的外表面移动。 风扇可以通过基座壳体中的排气出口将空气从底座壳体的内部移动到基座壳体的外部。 增压室在第一端处与排气出口流体连通，在第二端与至少一个增压室出口开口流体连通。 至少一个增压室出口开口位于底壁和外表面之间。 至少一个增压室出口开口可沿垂直于第一方向的第二方向沿着外表面引导从基座壳体的内部排出的空气。

公开(公告)号：US07958652B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US11677323

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz

IPC: F26B5/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  A47L11/4097 ,  F26B21/001

Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus comprises a base module for movement along a surface and a plenum. The base module comprises a base housing enclosing a fan for moving air through the housing from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing through an exhaust outlet in the housing. The plenum fluidly communicates at one end with the exhaust outlet and at another end with at least one plenum outlet opening adjacent the surface to direct air exhausted from the housing interior along the surface.

Abstract translation: 便携式清洁装置包括用于沿表面和气室运动的基座模块。 基座模块包括一个包围风扇的底座，该风扇用于通过外壳中的排气出口将空气从壳体的内部移动到壳体的外部。 气室在一端与排气出口流体连通，另一端与邻近表​​面的至少一个增压室出口开口流体连通，以引导沿着表面从壳体内部排出的空气。

公开(公告)号：US20110132406A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12958701

申请日：2010-12-02

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  Joseph P. Perry ,  Charles A. Reed, JR.

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  Joseph P. Perry ,  Charles A. Reed, JR.

IPC: A47L7/00 ,  B08B5/04

CPC classification number: A47L11/34 ,  A01K13/001 ,  A47L11/38 ,  A47L11/4036 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/4088

Abstract: An extractor has a plurality of fluid delivery needles mounted to a housing in fluid communication with a fluid distribution system and positioned to penetrate a carpet surface to deliver a cleaning solution below the surface of the carpet and into the carpet nap. Soiled cleaning fluid is removed from the surface with suction. A method of cleaning a carpet or a pet coat having a nap comprises injecting cleaning fluid, such as a foam detergent, directly into the nap and removing soiled cleaning fluid from the carpet.

Abstract translation: 提取器具有多个流体输送针，其安装到与流体分配系统流体连通的壳体，并定位成穿透地毯表面以将清洁溶液输送到地毯表面下方并进入地毯绒毛。 用吸力从表面除去污垢清洁液。 一种清洁地毯或具有绒毛的宠物衣物的方法包括将诸如泡沫洗涤剂的清洁流体直接注入到绒毛中并从地毯中除去污染了污染的清洁流体。

公开(公告)号：US06934993B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US10064322

申请日：2002-07-02

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  Gary A. Kasper ,  Charles A. Reed ,  Eric J. Hansen ,  Stefan G. Rider

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  Gary A. Kasper ,  Charles A. Reed ,  Eric J. Hansen ,  Stefan G. Rider

IPC: A47L5/26 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/04

CPC classification number: A47L9/0411 ,  A47L5/26 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/0444 ,  A47L9/0477

Abstract: An extraction cleaning machine has a solution dispensing system and a recovery system for applying a cleaning solution to a surface and recovering the solution from the surface, and an agitation brush assembly for agitating the surface. The agitation brush assembly can include friction-type or other dampers for reducing brush bounce, and biasing elements for maintaining a constant downward force on the brush. The brush can have multiple helical rows of tufted bristles, preferably at least four rows, or can comprise a continuous helix of bristles in a twisted-wire spindle. The brush can further have a removable fabric cover for mounting over a bristle brush for contacting a surface being cleaned. The brush assembly can function in an upright extraction cleaning machine with or without an above floor cleaning tool, a hand-held extractor, or a hand-held attachment to a canister extractor or an above floor tool in upright extractor.

Abstract translation: 提取清洗机具有溶液分配系统和用于将清洁溶液施加到表面并从表​​面回收溶液的回收系统，以及用于搅拌表面的搅拌刷组件。 搅拌刷组件可以包括用于减少刷子弹跳的摩擦型或其它阻尼器，以及用于在刷子上保持恒定向下的力的偏置元件。 刷子可以具有多个螺旋排的簇绒刷毛，优选至少四排，或者可以在双绞丝心轴中包括连续的刷毛螺旋。 刷子可以进一步具有可移除的织物盖，用于安装在刷毛上，用于接触待清洁的表面。 刷子组件可以在具有或不具有上层地板清洁工具，手持式提取器或手提式附件的直立提取清洁机器中起作用，其直接提取器中的罐式抽取器或上述地板工具。

公开(公告)号：US06880199B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-19

申请号：US10065255

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: Eric C. Huffman ,  Thomas K. Ankney ,  Jonathan L. Miner

Inventor： Eric C. Huffman ,  Thomas K. Ankney ,  Jonathan L. Miner

IPC: A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/34

Abstract: An upright extraction cleaning machine comprises a base module, an upright handle pivotally mounted to the base module, a cleaning solution dispensing system for depositing a cleaning solution on a surface to be cleaned, and a fluid recovery system for recovering expended cleaning solution from the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning solution dispensing system includes at least one tank for holding solution to be dispensed and the recovery system includes a tank for holding recovered solution. Each of the tanks comprises a flexible bladder that is collapsible when empty and will expand as it is filled by the respective fluid. In one embodiment, the upright extraction cleaning machine further comprises additional tanks for holding detergent and carpet treatment to be dispensed. In a further embodiment, the additional tanks for detergent and carpet treatment each comprise a flexible bladder.

Abstract translation: 直立提取清洗机包括基座模块，可枢转地安装在基座模块上的直立手柄，用于在待清洁表面上沉积清洁溶液的清洁液分配系统，以及用于从表面上回收消耗的清洁溶液的流体回收系统 要清理 清洗液分配系统包括至少一个用于保持待分配溶液的罐，并且回收系统包括用于保持回收溶液的罐。 每个罐包括柔性气囊，其在空时可折叠，并且当其被相应流体填充时将膨胀。 在一个实施例中，立式提取清洁机还包括用于保持要分配的洗涤剂和地毯处理的附加罐。 在另一个实施例中，用于洗涤剂和地毯处理的附加容器各自包括柔性气囊。

公开(公告)号：US06167587A

公开(公告)日：2001-01-02

申请号：US09112527

申请日：1998-07-08

Applicant: Gary A. Kasper ,  Jonathan A. Miner ,  Timothy E. Kasen ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz ,  Eric C. Huffman ,  Luke E. Kelly

Inventor： Gary A. Kasper ,  Jonathan A. Miner ,  Timothy E. Kasen ,  Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz ,  Eric C. Huffman ,  Luke E. Kelly

IPC: A47L11202

CPC classification number: A47L11/4083 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L7/0009 ,  A47L7/0028 ,  A47L7/0038 ,  A47L7/0042 ,  A47L9/0036 ,  A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4016 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  B01F3/088 ,  C11D3/0031 ,  C11D3/39 ,  C11D3/3905 ,  C11D3/3917 ,  C11D3/3947 ,  C11D7/3254 ,  C11D11/007 ,  F16K31/54 ,  H05B3/00

Abstract: A portable surface cleaning apparatus including a base module for movement along a surface, an upright handle pivotally attached to the base module, a liquid dispensing system including a flexible bladder defining a fluid supply chamber for holding a supply of cleaning fluid, a fluid recovery system including a tank on the base module having a fluid recovery chamber for holding recovered fluid and housing the flexible bladder, and a fluid passageway between the fluid supply chamber and the recovery chamber, whereby the recovery chamber is in fluid communication with the fluid supply chamber and the pressure in the flexible bladder is equalized with the pressure in the tank as the cleaning fluid is dispensed from the supply chamber and the dirty liquid is collected in the recovery chamber. In a further embodiment the tank has an outlet opening in a bottom portion thereof and a drain plug is removably mounted in the outlet opening. In another embodiment a lid mounted on the tank defines an expansion chamber having an inlet opening, an outlet passage, and first and second diverters against which the working air flow reverses direction twice between the inlet opening of the expansion chamber and the tank. In another embodiment the working air conduit includes a manual actuator knob having an over-center linkage mechanism connected to a conversion valve for movement between first and second positions and thereby selectively moving the conversion valve between open and closed positions, whereby fluid communication between the tank and the suction nozzle is selectively opened and closed. In a further embodiment, a flow indicator is mounted to the base module and has a visibility window observable to a user and the flow indicator is disposed in the fluid supply conduit and is responsive to the flow of fluid through the fluid supply conduit to visually indicate the flow of fluid through the supply conduit to the user. Another embodiment includes a pump primer connected to the pump and having a housing defining a priming chamber with a valved opening connected to the vacuum source, an inlet opening connected to the fluid supply chamber, and an outlet opening connected to an inlet for the pump. A further embodiment includes a first mechanical connector extending between the motor drive shaft and the pump drive shaft, whereby the motor drives both the agitation brush and the pump. In a further embodiment, the base module includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion and an upright handle is pivotably mounted to the rear portion of the base module through at least one bearing for rotatable reception in the housing. In another embodiment, an elevator assembly is reciprocally mounted to the base module and movable in response to movement of the upright handle from an operative position to the upright position for upwardly pivoting a pivot arm mounting an agitation brush.