ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,419,473, issued on Sept. 23, was assigned to BISSELL Inc. (Grand Rapids, Mich.).
"Handheld extraction cleaner" was invented by Victoria J. Royale (Comstock Park, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A handheld extraction cleaner includes a supply tank that is configured to store cleaning liquid and is usable in multiple orientations. A drain pipe is provided in the bottom of the supply tank to provide liquid to an outlet of the supply tank even when the extraction cleaner is tipped forward."
The patent was filed on Oct. 18, 2024, under Application No. 18/919,949.
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