Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
015327100 | Tank type cleaner organization | 48 |
20090007367 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE - An attachment device | 01-08-2009 |
20090031522 | Suction port assembly of vacuum cleaner - A vacuum cleaner operable on upright mode and canister mode is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction port assembly comprising a suction port and a suction passage to draw in dust-laden air, a cleaner body housing a dust separating unit and a motor connected with the dust separating unit, an operating handle assembly in fluid communication with the cleaner body through a hose and in fluid communication with an extension pipe, and a carrying handle assembly sliding along the cleaner body to increase in length. If the vacuum cleaner is in the upright mode, the extension pipe is in fluid communication with the suction port assembly, is used as a passage for air to pass toward the cleaner body, and supports the cleaner body, while if the vacuum cleaner is in the canister mode, the extension pipe is separated from the cleaner body. | 02-05-2009 |
20090064449 | SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface-treating appliance includes a main body, a surface-treating head, a stand, a lock, and a hose or wand assembly. The lock is arranged to lock the stand in a supporting position, where it supports the main body in an upright position, in response to use of the wand or hose. | 03-12-2009 |
20090113659 | Discharging apparatus and vacuum cleaner having the same - A discharge apparatus of a vacuum cleaner, which does not allow a sealing to break due to a discharge force, and a vacuum cleaner having the same, are provided. The discharge apparatus includes a motor to generate a discharge force, a discharge filter unit to filter discharged air, a housing to support the motor, and comprising a filter accommodating unit integrally foxed thereon to receive the discharge filter unit therein, and a sealing member to seal a space defined between the discharge filter unit and the filter accommodating unit. | 05-07-2009 |
20090144928 | Vacuum cleaner - A vacuum cleaner includes a brush assembly that travels along a cleaning surface and draws in dirt-entrained air therethrough, a cleaner body that is connected to the brush assembly and has a dust collector, a fixing unit that detachably mounts the cleaner body onto the brush assembly such that the vacuum cleaner is used as an upright type vacuum cleaner and dismounts the cleaner body from the brush assembly such that the vacuum cleaner is used as a canister type vacuum cleaner, and a regulation unit that restricts a horizontal rotation of the brush assembly if the cleaner body is mounted onto the brush assembly. | 06-11-2009 |
20090241284 | FLOOR CARE APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH BREAK-OVER PROTECTED LATCH ASSEMBLY - A floor care appliance includes a housing having a nozzle assembly with a suction inlet. A dirt collection vessel and a suction generator are carried on the housing. A control handle pivotally connects to the nozzle assembly and is selectively displaceable between a storage position and an operating position. A latch assembly is displaceable between a locking position to secure the control handle in the storage position and a release position to allow full movement of the control handle into the operating position. The latch assembly is characterized by a latch stop and a latch carried on the nozzle assembly. The latch has two mounting points with one of the mounting points being displaceable between a home position and a control handle break-over release position. | 10-01-2009 |
20100242208 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance of the canister type includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly including a fluid inlet and a device for drawing the fluid flow through the fluid inlet, a duct for conveying the air fluid flow from the separating apparatus to the rolling assembly, and a mechanism for pivoting the separating apparatus relative to the rolling assembly about an axis passing through the duct. | 09-30-2010 |
20110119862 | CANISTER TYPE VACUUM CLEANER - A canister type vacuum cleaner is disclosed. An object of the present invention is to provide a canister type vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle having a movement direction changed smoothly and quickly, even in case of colliding with an obstacle. The canister type vacuum cleaner includes a body, a wheel member rotatably provided in the body and supporting the body, the wheel member including a main rotation member rotatably provided in the body and an auxiliary rotation member rotatably provided in the main rotation member to be rotated along a predetermined rotational direction different from a rotational direction of the main rotation member. | 05-26-2011 |
20110185534 | VACUUM CLEANER COMPRISING A FIRST AND SECOND LID - The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner, comprising a first lid ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110283475 | Vacuum cleaner conversion system - A vacuum cleaner conversion system utilizes a container or receptacle with an open top. A cover unit is configured to be positioned over the top of the receptacle and to be clamped to the receptacle to form a watertight connection. A first conduit extends through the cover unit. The conduit has an upper section extending above the cover and a lower section extending below the cover and into the receptacle. The lower section is totally enclosed at its lowermost end, but has an opening extending through its side surface. A second conduit extends through the cover. The second conduit has an upper section extending above the cover and a lower section extending below the cover and into the receptacle. The second conduit is open at its lowermost end. The first conduit has a connector providing an airtight connection between the conduit and a hose connected to a stand-up vacuum. The second conduit has a connector which establishes a watertight connection between the conduit and a hose extending to a dirt and debris collector nozzle unit. Once all elements of the conversion systems are in place, the vacuum cleaner is turned on. The suction provided by the vacuum cleaner extends through the first conduit and its opening, into the receptacle, and through the second conduit, its hose, and the nozzle unit, which allows the nozzle to suck up wet dirt and debris back through the wet hose, into the second conduit and then into the receptacle. | 11-24-2011 |
20110296646 | MOBILE VACUUM WITH REMOTE DEBRIS TANK - A mobile vacuum system includes a mobile support frame, a vacuum source connected to selectively vacuum materials into a primary collection tank and a secondary collection tank. The primary collection tank is mounted on the frame, while the secondary collection tank is connected to either the frame of the primary collection tank by a boom. The boom, which can be in the form of an articulated arm, allows the secondary collection tank to be moved through a wide range of motion relative to the frame, e.g., for dumping debris from the secondary tank. | 12-08-2011 |
20120216364 | CANISTER VACUUM CLEANER INCORPORATING A CONTROL HANDLE AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH UPRIGHT SWIVEL LOCK - A floor care apparatus includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. A suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are carried on that body. The floor care apparatus also includes a control handle, a swivel assembly and a swivel lock. | 08-30-2012 |
20120260454 | Air Agitated Vacuum Cleaner - A vacuum cleaner is improved with blower for agitating particulate matter by means of directed air pressure. The air agitation system replaces or augments the beater bar arrangement in traditional household vacuum cleaners. The blower is combined with a vacuum cleaner to increase cleaning effectiveness. The blower pushes dirt and debris into the vacuum cleaner air duct, while the vacuum produced by the vacuum cleaner pulls dirt and debris into the vacuum cleaner air duct. The combination of pushing and pulling increases the magnitude of the forces acting on the dirt and debris and enables heavier debris like sand to be easily abstracted from the floor. | 10-18-2012 |
20120284951 | PORTABLE CLEANING ASSEMBLY WITH WASTE CONTAINER AND ANTI TIP-OVER PROTECTION - A portable cleaning assembly includes a vacuum unit for vacuuming debris and a waste container for collecting waste separate from the vacuumed debris. The assembly also includes one or more batteries electrically connected to the vacuum unit for providing electric power. A transport mechanism supports the waste container, the vacuum unit, and the batteries to allow the free movement of the assembly about an area. The at least one battery is balanced in opposition with the vacuum unit to prevent tip-over of the cleaning assembly. | 11-15-2012 |
20120311811 | WET/DRY VACUUM APPLIANCE, DUST FILTRATION ATTACHMENT THEREFORE, AND METHODS OF USE - A wet/dry vacuum assembly is described which includes a powerhead assembly capable of removable attachment to the open upper end of a container, the powerhead assembly including a housing, a motor, a fan, and air inlet, and an air exhaust port; and, a container having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and at least one sidewall there between, the container including a continuous handle member for carrying the container in a suspended position. Also described are water filter attachments having particle diffusing means formed therein, for use with the wet/dry to vacuum assembly for use in dust control when the vacuum assembly is used for vacuuming up fine particulate dust, such as dust generated from sanding drywall joint compound. | 12-13-2012 |
20130205536 | Canister Attachment for Leaf Blowers/Vacuums - A canister attachment for leaf blowers/vacuums is an apparatus that attaches to existing yard waste leaf blower/vacuum's to provide a user with a facilitated means to collect solid animal waste or other debris deposited on the ground. The apparatus comprises a suction nozzle assembly, a canister, a suction duct, a support assembly, and a leaf blower/vacuum. The suction nozzle assembly comprises a canister mount and a nozzle. The canister comprises a nozzle mount, a lateral surface, a filter plate, a duct opening, and a first and second chamber. The suction duct comprises a duct canister mount, a channel, and a leaf blower/vacuum mount. The configuration of these components provides the user with a mobile accessory that utilizes the suction from existing conventional leaf blowers/vacuums to siphon animal waste through the nozzle and into the canister. Furthermore, the apparatus provides an exhaust catch to prevent accidental discharge through the leaf blower/vacuum. | 08-15-2013 |
20130318741 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus for a floor surface comprises a fluid delivery system having a supply tank for storing cleaning fluid and a fluid distributor for delivering the cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned. An air pathway is provided in the cleaning apparatus for removing heated air from the motor. In operation, heat from the heated air is transferred to the cleaning fluid in the supply tank. | 12-05-2013 |
20140053365 | CYCLONIC SEPARATOR - A cyclonic separator comprising a first cyclone stage, a second cyclone stage and an inlet duct. The first cyclone stage comprises a cyclone chamber and a first dirt collection chamber. The second cyclone stage is located downstream of the first cyclone stage and comprises a second dirt collection chamber. The inlet duct carries fluid from an opening in the base of the cyclonic separator to the cyclone chamber, and the first dirt collection chamber surrounds at least partly the inlet duct and the second dirt collection chamber. | 02-27-2014 |
20140182078 | Vacuum Bypass Vent and Vacuums Incorporating Such Bypass Vents - A vacuum appliance capable of picking up both wet and dry material is described, wherein the vacuum appliance includes an impeller configured to induce liquid into the vacuum appliance, a motor configured to turn the impeller, a restrictor assembly to prevent the liquid from being ingested into the motor, and a bypass vent assembly configured to allow sufficient air to reach the motor in order to keep the motor cool while the restrictor is preventing the liquid from being ingested into the motor. The vacuum appliance also includes a drum configured to retain the liquid and an impeller intake between the impeller and the drum. The restrictor may comprise a float configured to rise with a level of the liquid in the drum and prevent the liquid from entering the impeller intake. The bypass vent assembly may be configured to allow airflow to bypass the restrictor and/or the drum. | 07-03-2014 |
20140359966 | DUST COLLECTING APPARATUS AND VACUUM CLEANER HAVING THE SAME - A dust collecting apparatus in which, when a filter cover is attempted to be closed in a state in which the filter is not installed, the filter cover is prevented from closing by a simple configuration, and a vacuum cleaner having the same. The dust collecting apparatus includes a filter, a cover including a filter installation part in which the filter is installed and a catching rib which is provided at the filter installation part, and a filter cover which covers an upper portion of the cover, and the filter cover includes a closing prevention rib which is restricted by the catching rib so as to prevent the filter cover from closing when the filter is not installed. | 12-11-2014 |
20160058255 | SUCTION NOZZLE AND VACUUM CLEANER HAVING THE SAME - A suction nozzle and a vacuum cleaner are provided. The suction nozzle includes a lower case in which a suction inlet configured to suck dirt on a surface to be cleaned using suction force formed from a suction source and an inclined part including the suction inlet are formed in a bottom of the lower case which faces the surface to be cleaned, and an upper case coupled to an upper side of the lower case, wherein the inclined part is formed to be downwardly inclined towards a left side and a right side of the suction inlet from an arbitrary portion of the inclined part. | 03-03-2016 |
20160135654 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner includes a main body including a fan motor to generate suction force, a suction unit connected to the main body to suction foreign matter from a surface to be cleaned in a state of contacting the surface, a dust collector separatably mounted to the main body to separate and collect dust from air suctioned by the suction unit, and a wheel assembly to move the main body, wherein the wheel assembly includes frames provided at a lower part and left and right sides of the main body and wheels rotatably mounted to the frames provided at the left and right sides of the main body, each wheel having a negative camber angle. | 05-19-2016 |
20160174789 | CLEANING APPARATUS | 06-23-2016 |
015327200 | Casing feature | 24 |
20080256742 | Vacuum Cleaner, Especially Floor Vacuum Cleaner - A vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a motor-driven suction fan disposed in the housing, a fan motor and a power supply device configured to provide power supply to the fan motor. The vacuum cleaner also includes both a rechargeable battery and cord reel permanently integrated in the housing such that the vacuum cleaner is configured to be alternately operable in a battery mode and a mains mode. | 10-23-2008 |
20080313845 | Vacuum Cleaner with Expanded Polypropylene Components - The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner provided with components made of expanded polypropylene, wherein at least one component of the device body or at least one insert fixed to said body is made of expanded polypropylene. | 12-25-2008 |
20090044371 | Vacuum cleaner for use in both upright form and canister form - A vacuum cleaner for use in both an upright form and a canister form, which can mount and dismount a cleaner body to and from a suction nozzle assembly is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle assembly to draw in dust or dirt along with air while moving along a surface to be cleaned; a cleaner body having a dust separating unit to separate and collect the dust or dirt from the air drawn in from the surface to be cleaned; a supporting unit hingedly joined to the suction nozzle assembly to support a lower part of the cleaner body to communicate with the suction nozzle assembly; and a locking unit to detachably lock the lower part of the cleaner body to the supporting unit. | 02-19-2009 |
20090094783 | FIBERGLASS CLOTH TAPE LAMINATED FIBERBOARD BARRIER - A floorcare apparatus includes a nozzle assembly having a suction inlet and a canister assembly connected to the nozzle assembly. A dirt collection vessel is carried on the canister assembly. A suction generator is carried on one of the nozzle assembly and the canister assembly. Additionally, an electrical component is carried on the apparatus. Further, the apparatus is characterized by a housing for the electrical component wherein the housing includes a cavity and a wall constructed from a first structural layer covered by a layer of fiberglass cloth tape. | 04-16-2009 |
20120317747 | NOVEL VACUUM CARTS FOR HOSPITAL CLEANING - A mobile vacuum cart system for use in hospital environments is described. The cart is capable of meeting requirements of ULPA certification, thereby improving air quality and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. | 12-20-2012 |
20130104335 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH WHEELED BASE | 05-02-2013 |
20130125337 | VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a vacuum cleaning appliance having a moveable stand. A suction device mounted on the stand has a device upper part mounted on the stand and a dirt collection container situated beneath the device upper part. The stand has a lifting device and an actuating element pivotable about a horizontal axis for raising and lowering the dirt collection container, which in its raised position abuts against the device upper part in a flow-tight manner, and in its lowered position rests on a floor surface. The actuating element is configured as a push bar having a handle part which, in the raised position of the dirt collection container, may be gripped by the user in a standing posture in order to move the vacuum cleaning appliance, and is upwardly pivotable about the pivot axis by at most 135° in order to lower the dirt collection container. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125338 | DUAL PURPOSE VACUUM CLEANER FOR USE ON BOTH, FLOORS AND STAIRS - The Vacuum Cleaner is designed with a unique shape which allows it to be placed in a stable position on a flight of stairs and which overcomes the problem of instability when positioned on stairs but also remains suitable for use on a flat surface such as a floor. This shape also enables easy upward movement on stairs and overcomes the problem of manoeuvrability. The Vacuum Cleaner has one or more rotating ground engaging members which can be locked to allow rotation in a forward direction only, which overcomes the problem that previous Vacuum Cleaners have of being insecure when positioned on stairs and it may have one or more rotating members which can engage with a stair riser to allow traversing in an upward direction with very little hindrance. | 05-23-2013 |
20140075711 | Vacuum Cleaner Having Detachable Blower and Related Locking Assembly - A vacuum cleaner includes a dirt tank, a tank cover mounted on the dirt tank, and a blower detachably mounted on the tank cover. The blower includes a handle. A latching mechanism located at the handle allows selective attachment or detachment of the blower and the tank cover. | 03-20-2014 |
20140208537 | Systems and Apparatuses for a Hanging Wall Wet/Dry Vacuum with Detachable Blower and Slide Out Drum Removal - Applicants have created vacuum systems and apparatuses for a hanging wall wet/dry vacuum with detachable blower and slide out drum removal. The vacuum apparatus can include a removable powerhead (such as a blower), a removable drum, and a base unit that can be coupled to the external surface (such as a wall) when the removable powerhead is decoupled from the base unit. The system can include the vacuum apparatus and an external surface mounting device adapted to mount the vacuum apparatus to the external surface. Because the powerhead can be removed from the base unit while coupled to the external surface, an operator can enjoy an increased portability and functionality of the powerhead. Further, because the drum can be similarly removed from the base unit, an operator can quickly and efficiently clean the drum without removing the entire vacuum apparatus from the external surface. | 07-31-2014 |
20160095280 | AIR BLOWER - An air blower discharges an air flow generated by rotation of a fan from an outlet port of a fan case. An engine and a carburetor are disposed opposing to an outer surface of the fan case. An engine cover (partition) for separating a space in which the engine is disposed from another space in which the carburetor is disposed is provided. The outer surface including a region having a ventilation hole formed through a wall of the fan case, the region opposing to the space in which the carburetor is disposed and the ventilation hole being directed toward the carburetor. | 04-07-2016 |
015327500 | Off-the-floor support (e.g., operator supported) | 13 |
20080244858 | HAND VACUUM WITH FILTER INDICATOR - A hand-held portable vacuum having a filter indicator that is coupled to an outlet housing and in fluid communication with a portion of the outlet housing between a fan inlet and an intake. The filter indicator includes a pressure differential indicator that is configured to indicate a pressure differential between air in the portion of the outlet housing and atmospheric air pressure. The filter indicator is employed to indicate to the user of the hand-held vacuum that replacement and/or cleaning of the filter is required. The vacuum may also be used in a blower mode with a set of inflator nozzles to permit a user to inflate an article. | 10-09-2008 |
20090144929 | Vacuum cleaner used as both upright type cleaner and canister type cleaner - A vacuum cleaner convertible between upright and canister modes is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction port body that draws in dust from a cleaning surface therethrough, a cleaner body that separates and collects dust from air drawn in through the suction port body, an extension pipe that fluidly communicates with the suction port body, a flexible hose that is detachably connected with the cleaner body, and a manipulation handle that connects the extension pipe and the flexible hose to each other, wherein the suction port body has a drum brush and a driving motor that are disposed inside the suction port body, the driving motor being driven by a power supplied from the cleaner body, wherein the vacuum cleaner is converted into an upright type cleaner or a canister type cleaner by mounting or dismounting the cleaner body to or from the extension pipe. | 06-11-2009 |
20090293219 | VACUUM COLLECTION DEVICE USEFUL IN YARD MAINTENANCE - A portable, vacuum-powered collection device is useful in yard maintenance and other similar applications where debris, some of which may be bulky, is being collected. The collection device makes use of a receptacle adapted to be worn on a user's back during operation. The receptacle has an opening for emptying its contents. A vacuum unit is operatively associated with the receptacle so that it can move leaves through an intake passage and collect them in the receptacle. In one implementation, the receptacle includes a lid secured to cover a corresponding opening in the bottom portion of the receptacle. When the lid is opened, the contents of the receptacle can be emptied. In certain other implementations, a mechanism is included in the collection device which is configured or adapted so that the user can selectively open the lid to empty the contents of the receptacle while still wearing the receptacle on the back. | 12-03-2009 |
20100005614 | AC/DC HAND PORTABLE WET/DRY VACUUM HAVING IMPROVED PORTABILITY AND CONVENIENCE - A wet/dry vacuum that is configured to be powered by a DC power source. | 01-14-2010 |
20110146023 | BACKPACK POWER TOOL - A vibration proofing property is provided in a backpack power tool. A backpack power tool has a backpack carrying part | 06-23-2011 |
20110289718 | HARNESS FOR BACKPACK BLOWER - A power tool includes a power tool housing at least partially encompassing an internal combustion engine and a harness on which the power tool housing is mounted. The harness has a pair of shoulder straps, a waist strap, and a panel connecting the shoulder straps and waist strap. The power tool housing is mounted on a frame having at least one arcuate tool-supporting member with an upper end proximate the shoulder straps and a lower end proximate the waist strap. The tool-supporting member is shaped along its vertical length such that a middle portion of the member arcs away from the panel such that there is an air-circulation space between the power tool housing and the panel. In one embodiment, the power tool is a blower and the housing has an air intake port facing the air-circulation space. | 12-01-2011 |
20130312213 | BACKPACK POWER APPARATUS - A backpack power apparatus is comprised of a back carrier frame for being piggybacked by a user, a blower unit including a fan driven by a drive motor for sucking in or blowing out air through an airflow duct, and an airflow tube fluidically communicating with the airflow duct of the blower unit for sucking in or blowing out air through the airflow tube. The blower unit is mounted on the back carrier frame via a vibration isolating means, and the airflow tube is supported on the back carrier frame and adapted for being held and operated by the user when in use. The airflow tube is floatingly coupled to the airflow duct of the blower unit. | 11-28-2013 |
20140096339 | BACKPACK VACUUM CLEANER - A backpack vacuum cleaner motor mounting assembly having a first housing, a suspension housing, a suction motor, and one or more springs. The first housing has an inlet, outlet and a suspension chamber in it. The suspension housing is at least partly in the suspension chamber, can move a predetermined distance along a suspension direction from a first position to a second position, and is restricted from moving perpendicular to the suspension direction. The suction motor is connected to and moves with the suspension housing. The springs are oriented to bias the suspension housing from the second position to the first position. A backpack vacuum cleaner having a suction motor in a movable suspension housing is also provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20150113758 | BACKPACK WORK MACHINE - A backpack work machine is provided and may include a backpack frame, a motor mounted on the backpack frame, a driven device driven by the motor, and an arm provided at a lower portion of the backpack frame. The arm is rotatable around an axis line that extends in a left-right direction of the backpack frame and has in a fore end portion thereof a throttle lever regulating output of the motor. The backpack frame also has in the lower portion thereof a support axis having an axis line, and the arm is supported by the support axis so as to be rotatable around the axis line of the support axis within a rotation range that extends between an up-down direction of the backpack frame and a front-rear direction of the backpack frame. | 04-30-2015 |
20150113759 | BACKPACK WORK APPARATUS - A backpack work apparatus comprises a back carrier frame; a drive motor mounted on the back carrier frame; a work tool driven by the drive motor; a right and left shoulder straps; a chest strap linking the intermediate points of the right and left shoulder straps; and an emergency release buckle device provided at the point where the chest strap is coupled to the intermediate point of the left shoulder strap, which is divided by the buckle device into two parts, an upper strap and a lower strap. The buckle device normally buckles the chest strap, the upper strap and the lower strap, and is capable of releasing the lower strap and the chest strap from the upper strap via a one part motion in an emergency. | 04-30-2015 |
20160014973 | BACKPACK LEAF BLOWER - A leaf blower to be worn by a user. The leaf blower including a frame having a back plate defining a back plate plane and a blower system coupled to the frame. The blower system includes a motor having drive shaft, the drive shaft defining an axis, and the axis forms an angle with respect to the back plate plane between about 5 degrees and about 35 degrees. | 01-21-2016 |
20160106280 | VACUUM ATTACHMENT FOR A BLOWER - A vacuum attachment ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160198636 | BATTERY-POWERED BACKPACK BLOWER | 07-14-2016 |
015327600 | Vertically aligned motor and filter | 1 |
20100058553 | Utility Vacuum - A utility vacuum that may be configured to employ a disposable bag or removable and reusable container for the collection of dirt and debris that are drawn into the utility vacuum. The utility vacuum may employ one or more movable legs that are movable between an extended position, which provides relatively stable operation of the utility vacuum, and a retracted position, which reduces the footprint of the utility vacuum so that it is easier to store. | 03-11-2010 |