Global Patent Index - EP 0928595 A1

EP 0928595 A1 19990714 - Cleaning apparatus

Title (en)

Cleaning apparatus

Title (de)

Reinigungsgerät

Title (fr)

Appareil de nettoyage

Publication

EP 0928595 A1 19990714 (EN)

Application

EP 97830726 A 19971229

Priority

EP 97830726 A 19971229

Abstract (en)

In cleaning apparatus (10) having a body (11) which contains the main parts of the apparatus, having at least one handle (15) and wheels (13,14) for the transportation of the apparatus to the areas to be cleaned, the apparatus also having a flexible hose (16) which extends from the body (11) and a cleaning tool (17,18) connected to the flexible hose (16), there is provision for variation of the height of the handle (15) to permit convenient and precise transportation of the apparatus. Further, a container (34) can be connected to the handle (15) for holding the accessories of the cleaning apparatus (10). This container (34) can also act as a lid for a compartment (19) formed in the body (11) of the apparatus (10). In another embodiment, the cleaning apparatus is a steam cleaning apparatus (60). This apparatus (60) comprises a compartment (75) for housing a steam iron (77) connected to the steam output pipe of the apparatus (60). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A47L 9/32; A47L 11/40; A47L 9/00; A47L 11/34; D06F 75/12

IPC 8 full level

A47L 9/00 (2006.01); A47L 9/32 (2006.01); A47L 11/34 (2006.01); A47L 11/40 (2006.01); D06F 75/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47L 9/0018 (2013.01); A47L 9/0027 (2013.01); A47L 9/32 (2013.01); A47L 11/34 (2013.01); A47L 11/4061 (2013.01); A47L 11/4075 (2013.01); B08B 3/026 (2013.01); D06F 75/12 (2013.01); B08B 2203/0211 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT DE ES FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0928595 A1 19990714

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 97830726 A 19971229