Fluid Extraction Tool

Abstract

A device for extracting fluid from a surface comprises a head assembly, a base and a plurality of nozzles arranged in a plurality of rows. The base is adapted to slide across a surface and an accelerator is in fluid communication with the base, the accelerator having a plurality of trumpets extending through the accelerator from a bottom surface of the accelerator to a top surface of the accelerator.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A fluid extraction tool for removing fluid from a surface, comprising:
 a head assembly comprising a length, a width, a top surface and a bottom surface;   the top surface comprising an upstanding central portion with a maximum height disposed approximately at a midpoint of the width;   a plurality of ports distributed along the head wherein each of the ports comprise a pathway for fluid communication between the bottom surface and the top surface;   said ports being oriented to direct fluid toward the midpoint of the upstanding central portion.   
     
     
         2 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the head assembly comprises a fluid impermeable material such that fluid flow is directed to the plurality of ports. 
     
     
         3 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ports are disposed symmetrically about at least one axis of the head assembly. 
     
     
         4 . The tool of  claim 1 , further comprising a vacuum in fluid communication with the head assembly. 
     
     
         5 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ports comprise nozzles for at least one of directing and accelerating fluid toward the upstanding central portion. 
     
     
         6 . The tool of  claim 1 , further comprising a bottom cover portion interconnected to the head assembly, the bottom cover portion comprising a plurality of inlets and wherein each of said plurality inlets corresponds to one of the plurality of ports. 
     
     
         7 . The tool of  claim 1 , wherein the upstanding central portion comprises a convex protrusion. 
     
     
         8 . A fluid extraction tool for removing fluid from a surface, comprising:
 a head assembly comprising a length, a width, a top surface and a bottom surface;   the top surface comprising an upstanding central portion;   a plurality of ports distributed along the head wherein each of the ports comprise a pathway for fluid communication between the bottom surface and the top surface;   said ports being oriented to direct fluid toward the upstanding central portion;   a base portion disposed proximal the bottom surface of the head assembly, the base portion comprising a plurality of nozzles arranged in at least one of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns; and   a cover portion provided proximal the top surface and comprising a second upstanding central portion corresponding to the upstanding central portion of the head assembly.   
     
     
         9 . The tool of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality nozzles are aligned with at least one of the ports of the head assembly. 
     
     
         10 . The tool of  claim 8 , wherein the base portion, the head assembly, and the cover portion are selectively interconnected by at least one fastener. 
     
     
         11 . The tool of  claim 8 , wherein the cover portion comprises at least aperture for fluid communication with a vacuum. 
     
     
         12 . The tool of  claim 8 , further comprising a vacuum in fluid communication with the tool. 
     
     
         13 . The tool of  claim 8 , wherein the nozzles comprise substantially circular openings and wherein the ports comprise non-circular structures adapted to direct fluid toward the upstanding central portion. 
     
     
         14 . A fluid extraction tool for removing fluid from a surface, comprising:
 a head assembly having a base and a plurality of nozzles arranged in at least one of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns;   a plurality of trumpets provided in fluid communication with the plurality of nozzles for directing a fluid to a top surface of the head assembly, a perimeter of each of the plurality of trumpets having an ovoid shape and a bottom portion configured to align with at least one of the plurality of nozzles; and   a cover portion comprising an upstanding central portion in fluid communication with the plurality of trumpets.   
     
     
         15 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein the cover portion comprises an aperture for conveying fluids therethrough, the aperture provided in fluid communication with a vacuum source. 
     
     
         16 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein the upstanding central portion comprises a convex protrusion. 
     
     
         17 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein head assembly, the base and the cover portion are selectively interconnected by at least one fastener. 
     
     
         18 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of trumpets direct and accelerate fluid toward the upstanding central portion. 
     
     
         19 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein each of the plurality of nozzles are provided in alignment with one of the plurality of trumpets. 
     
     
         20 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein the head assembly comprises a removable assembly.