A Method and Apparatus for self-propelled cleaning
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1. A self-propelled cleaner, comprising:
- a drive unit having an outer surface and a motorized internal mechanism adapted to impart motion to said drive unit;
a sheet having a first side and a second side;
wherein first side of said sheet is operatively connected to the outer surface of said drive unit.
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Abstract
A self-propelled cleaning machine is provided to remove dust, hair, common allergens and debris from surfaces. The self-propelled cleaning machine includes a sheet assembly that is attached to or encompassing the drive unit. This combination is used to clean surfaces in a self-guided fashion with no effort from the user.
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19 Claims
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1. A self-propelled cleaner, comprising:
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a drive unit having an outer surface and a motorized internal mechanism adapted to impart motion to said drive unit;
a sheet having a first side and a second side;
wherein first side of said sheet is operatively connected to the outer surface of said drive unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16)
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15. A method for cleaning comprising;
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acquiring a drive unit having a motorized internal mechanism adapted to impart motion to said drive unit;
applying a sheet directly to said drive unit;
activating said drive unit;
placing said drive unit and said sheet onto the surface to be cleaned.
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17. A method of making a self-propelled cleaner, comprising:
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obtaining a drive unit having a motorized internal mechanism adapted to impart motion to said drive unit;
providing a sheet for use with said drive unit.
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18. A method of cleaning multiple surfaces comprising;
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acquiring a drive unit having a motorized internal mechanism adapted to impart motion to said drive unit;
directly applying a sheet to more than one dimension of said drive unit;
activating said drive unit;
placing said drive unit and sheet in area where simultaneous contact with multiple surfaces can occur.
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19. A toy comprising;
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a drive unit having an outer surface and a motorized internal mechanism adapted to impart motion to said drive unit;
a sheet having a first side and a second side;
wherein first side of said sheet is operatively connected to the outer surface of said drive unit.
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