Fluid extracting device with shaped head and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9351622
APP PUB NO 20140060577A1
SERIAL NO

13844157

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A fluid extracting device with a shaped head and associated systems and methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, the device includes an extractor head that includes an extractor port housing having a cavity configured to be coupled to a vacuum source. The extractor port housing includes a recessed surface and individual openings extending through the recessed surface and in fluid communication with an interior suction cavity. The extractor port housing can further include first and second lips each adjacent to opposite sides of the recessed surface and each configured to provide a squeegee function. In another embodiment, the device includes a tubular member and a handle operably coupled to the tubular member and including a suction control device. The suction control device is configured such that a user can simultaneously operate the device to control the suction and operate the extractor to remove fluid from a flooring surface.

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SAPPHIRE SCIENTIFIC INC2604 LIBERATOR PRESCOTT AS 86301

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bartholmey, Brett Bellingham, US 23 295
Bruders, William Sedro Woolley, US 17 165

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