Multi-functional cleaning machine
First Claim
1. A multi-functional cleaning machine, comprising:
- a liquid tank;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a cleaning-liquid line connected to the liquid delivery line;
an injector connecting the cleaning-liquid line and the liquid delivery line, the injector including a venturi tube;
a vac tank; and
a vacuum connected to the vac tank.
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Abstract
A particular multi-functional cleaning machine, in accordance with the principles of the invention, includes a water-tank and a liquid delivery line extending from the water tank to a high-pressure spray gun. The liquid delivery line has an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, with the inner end connected to the water tank, and the outer end connected to the high-pressure spray gun. The machine also has a cleaning-liquid draw line which is connected to the liquid delivery line using a cleaning-liquid injector. Because the machine has a separate cleaning-liquid draw line, an operator is able to choose from among any of a number of different cleaning liquids stowed in containers on the machine, and to draw a particular liquid through the draw line, into the liquid delivery line, where it may be combined with water from the water tank and subsequently sprayed onto a surface to be cleaned. The machine also incorporates a vac tank, a vacuum connected to the vac tank, and a vac-hose assembly, thereby enabling a user to vacuum spent cleaning solution and soil into the vac tank. Other aspects of the invention include a grout cleaning tool, a plunger gun, a liquid transport device, and a method of cleaning a soiled surface.
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79 Claims
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1. A multi-functional cleaning machine, comprising:
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a liquid tank;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a cleaning-liquid line connected to the liquid delivery line;
an injector connecting the cleaning-liquid line and the liquid delivery line, the injector including a venturi tube;
a vac tank; and
a vacuum connected to the vac tank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
a liquid conduit having a first end with a liquid-receiving opening and a second end with a liquid-dispensing opening, the liquid conduit further having a conduit-reinforcing member; and
a faucet fastener connected to the liquid conduit.
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36. A method of cleaning a soiled surface, comprising the steps of:
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providing a multi-functional cleaning machine, comprising;
a liquid tank containing a liquid;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a spray gun connectable to the outer end and having a liquid passageway and a liquid outlet;
a cleaning-liquid supply containing a cleaning liquid;
a cleaning-liquid line connectable to the cleaning liquid supply and to the liquid delivery line;
an injector connecting the cleaning-liquid line and the liquid delivery line;
a vac tank;
a vacuum connected to the vac tank; and
a vacuuming assembly constructed and arranged to bring a material into the vac tank;
aiming the liquid outlet of the spray gun at the soiled surface;
spraying at least a portion of the liquid and cleaning liquid onto the soiled surface at a first pressure, the cleaning liquid being drawn from the cleaning-liquid supply, through the cleaning-liquid line, through the injector, and through the liquid delivery line and spray gun;
spraying at least a portion of the liquid onto the soiled surface at a second pressure, the second pressure inhibiting the flow of the cleaning liquid through the injector; and
vacuuming liquid, cleaning liquid, and soil from the soiled surface, through the vacuuming assembly and into the vac tank.
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37. A multi-functional cleaning machine, comprising:
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a liquid tank;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a spray gun connectable to the liquid delivery line;
a vac tank; and
a vacuum connected to the vac tank;
wherein the liquid tank and the vac tank exist simultaneously as elements of the multi-functional cleaning machine. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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58. A multi-functional cleaning machine, comprising:
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a liquid tank;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a vac tank;
a wet-vac floor tool having a squeegee and being connectable to the vac tank;
vacuum connected to the vac tank; and
a wrap having a projection. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72)
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73. A method of cleaning a soiled surface using a multi-functional cleaning machine:
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the machine including;
a liquid tank containing a liquid;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a spray gun connectable to the liquid delivery line;
a vac tank; and
a vacuum connected to the vac tank;
wherein the liquid tank and the vac tank exist simultaneously as elements of the multi-functional cleaning machine;
the method comprising the step of delivering at least a portion of the liquid onto the soiled surface. - View Dependent Claims (74, 75, 76, 77)
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78. A method of cleaning a soiled surface using a multi-functional cleaning machine:
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the machine including;
a liquid tank containing a liquid;
a liquid delivery line having an inner end, a pump, and an outer end, the inner end connected to the liquid tank;
a cleaning-liquid supply containing a cleaning liquid;
a cleaning-liquid line connectable to the cleaning liquid supply and to the liquid delivery line;
an injector connecting the cleaning-liquid line and the liquid delivery line, the injector including a venturi tube;
a vac tank;
a vacuum connected to the vac tank; and
a vacuuming assembly constructed and arranged to bring a material into the vac tank;
the method comprising the step of delivering at least a portion of the liquid to the soiled surface. - View Dependent Claims (79)
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