Vacuum cleaner with cleaning pad

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner has a suction nozzle, a housing connected to the suction nozzle and a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to the housing. A dirt collecting receptacle is mounted to the housing and is in communication with the suction nozzle and suction fan and motor assembly. A support plate is pivotally mounted to the housing and selectively holds a cleaning sheet for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned.

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       50 . A vacuum cleaner comprising: 
 a base member;    a suction nozzle disposed on said base member;    a housing pivotably connected to said base member;    a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing and in fluid communication with said suction nozzle and said suction fan and motor assembly; and,    a cleaning sheet mounted to said base member, said base member selectively holding said cleaning sheet for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned, wherein said cleaning sheet is located behind said suction nozzle.    
   
   
       51 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 50 , further comprising a filter mounted on said dirt collecting receptacle.  
   
   
       52 . A vacuum cleaner comprising: 
 a base supporting a suction opening;    a housing pivotally connected to said base;    a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing and in fluid communication with said suction opening and said suction fan and motor assembly;    a filter mounted to said dirt collecting receptacle;    a cleaning pad mounted to said base for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned; and    a handle extending from said housing.    
   
   
       53 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 52 , wherein said filter comprises a filter bag.  
   
   
       54 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 52 , wherein said dirt collecting receptacle comprises a dirt cup.  
   
   
       55 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 54 , wherein said dirt cup comprises an inlet and an outlet, wherein said inlet communicates with an outlet of said suction nozzle and said dirt cup outlet communicates with an inlet of said suction fan and motor assembly.  
   
   
       56 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 54 , further comprising a latch for selectively securing said dirt cup to said housing.  
   
   
       57 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 52 , further comprising a power source supported by one of said base and housing for powering said suction fan and motor assembly.  
   
   
       58 . A vacuum cleaner comprising: 
 a base;    a suction nozzle positioned adjacent a front portion of said base and supported thereby;    a housing pivotably connected to said base;    a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing and in fluid communication with said suction nozzle and said suction fan and motor assembly;    a filter supported by said dirt collecting receptacle;    a cleaning sheet mounted on said base for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned; and    a sprayer supported by one of said base and said housing.    
   
   
       59 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 58 , further comprising a cleaning solution container supported by one of said base and said housing.  
   
   
       60 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 59 , further comprising a fluid conduit connecting said cleaning solution container to said sprayer.  
   
   
       61 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 60 , further comprising a control for selectively actuating said sprayer.  
   
   
       62 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 58 , further comprising a handle extending from said housing.  
   
   
       63 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 58 , further comprising a power switch located on said housing for controlling operation of said suction fan and motor assembly.  
   
   
       64 . A vacuum cleaner base comprising: 
 a base selectively holding a cleaning sheet;    a housing pivotally mounted to said base;    a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing; and    a suction nozzle supported by said housing, wherein said cleaning sheet is spaced from said suction nozzle.    
   
   
       65 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 64 , further comprising a latch supported by said dirt collecting receptacle for selectively securing said dirt collecting receptacle to said housing.  
   
   
       66 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 64 , further comprising a power switch for controlling operation of the suction fan and motor assembly.  
   
   
       67 . A vacuum cleaner comprising: 
 a base including a suction nozzle;    a housing pivotably connected to said base;    a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing and in fluid communication with said suction nozzle and said suction fan and motor assembly;    a filter mounted on said dirt collecting receptacle;    a handle extending from said housing for grasping to move said vacuum cleaner along a surface to be cleaned;    a switch for providing at least momentary operation of said suction fan and motor assembly; and,    a cleaning sheet mounted on said base for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned.    
   
   
       68 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 67 , wherein said switch is located on said housing.  
   
   
       69 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 67 , further comprising a source of electrical power operatively connected to said switch for operating said suction fan and motor assembly.  
   
   
       70 . A cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation, which include a first mode of operation comprising suctioning debris from a surface to be cleaned, and a second mode of operation comprising use of a cleaning pad to collect dust and debris from the surface to be cleaned, said cleaning device comprising: 
 a housing;    a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing;    a base pivotably mounted to said housing, wherein said base is pivotable in relation to said housing;    a suction nozzle disposed on said base and communicating with said suction fan and motor assembly and said dirt receptacle for performing said first mode of operation, and wherein said base selectively holds a cleaning pad for performing said second mode of operation; and    a filter bag supported by said dirt collecting receptacle.    
   
   
       71 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 70 , further comprising a fastening member for selectively securing said cleaning pad to said base.  
   
   
       72 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 70 , further comprising a latch supported by said dirt collecting receptacle for selectively fastening said dirt collecting receptacle to said housing.  
   
   
       73 . A vacuum cleaner comprising: 
 a housing;    a suction fan and motor mounted to said housing;    a first cleaning implement and a second cleaning implement supported by a base pivotably connected to said housing;    a dirt collecting receptacle mounted to said housing and in communication with said suction fan and motor assembly; and,    wherein said second cleaning implement comprises a cleaning sheet selectively secured to said base.    
   
   
       74 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 73 , further comprising a filter supported by said dirt collecting receptacle.  
   
   
       75 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 73 , wherein said first cleaning implement comprises a suction nozzle.  
   
   
       76 . The vacuum cleaner of  claim 73 , wherein said cleaning sheet comprises a microfiber material.