Cleaning implement with mist generating system
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Feb 13, 2018
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Feb 25, 2015
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Abstract
A mist generating system for a cleaning implement is adapted to generate a finely atomized liquid mist for suppressing dust, allergens, and other airborne particulates. The mist generating system can be adapted to fit many cleaning implements such as vacuum cleaners, wet extraction cleaners, floor mops, and dusters to suppress airborne dust and particulates generated during operation and the cleaning process.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BISSELL INC | 2345 WALKER AVENUE NW GRAND RAPIDS MI 49544 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- A47L Class
- 996 Applications Filed
- 787 Patents Issued To-Date
- 79.02 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Scholten, Jeffrey A | Ada, US | 63 | 587 |
# of filed Patents : 63 Total Citations : 587 | |||
VanderBaan, Gabriel S | Ada, US | 3 | 27 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 27 |
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- 9 Citation Count
- A47L Class
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