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Cleaning apparatus

  • US 5,482,064 A
  • Filed: 06/06/1994
  • Issued: 01/09/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A cleaning apparatus for cleaning articles, said apparatus comprising:

  • a trough in which cleaning of said articles can be performed;

    a lid connected to said trough and movable between a closed position covering said trough and an opened position to allow access to said trough;

    a first cleaning fluid dispensing means located within said apparatus and a second portable cleaning fluid dispensinga receptacle for containing a volume of said cleaning fluid, said receptacle communicating with said dispensing means and said trough so that cleaning fluid can be recirculated through said apparatus; and

    pumping means including a valve for selectively pumping said cleaning fluid to said first or second cleaning fluid dispensing means, wherein said lid operatively cooperates with said valve in a manner such that when the lid is in the closed position, the pumping means can pump the cleaning fluid via the valve to said first cleaning fluid dispensing means, and when the lid is in the opened position, the pumping means can pump the cleaning fluid via the valve to the second portable cleaning fluid dispensing means.

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