| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 015246200 | For a vacuum cleaner | 35 |
| 20090188067 | ATTACHMENT FOR A CLEANING APPLIANCE - An attachment for a cleaning appliance includes a head including a suction opening and a neck including an intermediate portion and an end portion for connection to the mouth of a wand or hose having a longitudinal axis. The attachment also includes a first rotatable connection located between the end portion and the intermediate portion having a first axis of rotation and a second rotatable connection located between the head and the intermediate portion having a second axis of rotation. Each rotatable connection allows relative movement of the end portion with respect to the head. The first axis of rotation is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the end portion. By providing such an attachment for a cleaning appliance, the head of the attachment can be moved into a variety of useful positions to allow easier cleaning of walls and high-level horizontal surfaces. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110131748 | Vacuum Attachment for the Collection of Liquids - The invention provides a wet vacuum attachment, connecting to a hose of a commercially available vacuum cleaner that separates a liquid from a suction airstream created by the vacuum, so that the liquid does not enter the vacuum cleaner intake hose. The attachment can be manufactured as a single-part, having a suction port where the vacuum hose is attached, a suction passage to communicate with a reservoir in a region of low velocity for the separation and storage of the collected liquid, an inlet nozzle to increase the airstream velocity and to engage the working surface. In an additional embodiment, a filter media is inserted into a filter housing located in the region of low velocity between the suction passage and the reservoir to further prevent liquid from entering the vacuum hose. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110296644 | VACUUM CLEANER MOUTHPIECE - Vacuum cleaner mouthpiece with a suction mouthpiece ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120023697 | Vacuum attachment assembly - Disclosed is a vacuum attachment assembly for use with a vacuum system. A device can include a pass-through in a wide main body for passage of an object to be cleaned, such as a duster, a drape, a piece of clothing, or the like. A device can also include attachments, such as a vacuum control attachment, a brush, and so forth. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120036669 | HAND HELD CLEANING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED POOL CLEANER - Disclosed herein is a hand held cleaning unit for use with an automated pool cleaning unit. The pool cleaning unit includes a housing, a pump mechanism for creating a vacuum pressure, intake vents in communication with the pump. The pool cleaning unit includes the housing having an external port and the pump in fluid communication with the external port. The hand held cleaning unit includes a body. The body has a port and the conduit connects the body port with the housing external port. The intake vents opening and closing in response to activation of the hand held cleaning unit. As desired, the hand held unit is activated closing the intake vents and directing the vacuum pressure through the hand held unit instead of the automated cleaning unit. The hand held unit in fluid communication with the pump mechanism. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120042469 | COMBINATION CLEANING ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - A cleaning attachment assembly for a floor care apparatus includes a main body defining a suction conduit having an inlet and an outlet. A cleaning attachment mounting structure is carried on the main body. Either of two different cleaning attachments may be mounted to the main body by means of the cleaning attachment mounting structure. A retractable cover is received over the main body. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120110770 | VACUUM CLEANER CREVICE ATTACHMENT - A crevice attachment for vacuum machines includes a first leg of tubing and a second leg of tubing. The first leg of tubing may have a first end and a second end. The second leg of tubing may be connected to the second end on the first leg of tubing at an angle. The first end on the first leg of tubing may be operable to fit into a claw nozzle opening. A first end on the second leg of tubing may be operable to fit into the claw nozzle opening. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120151705 | Reusable Aftermarket Particulate Collection Member for Otherwise Conventional Consumer Floor Vacuum Cleaners - A reusable aftermarket particulate collection member for use with an otherwise conventional floor vacuum cleaner. The collection member is formed of a size, shape and configuration as to be an aftermarket replacement for a conventional, disposable paper type vacuum filter bags used with said conventional vacuum cleaners. An open end is formed on the collection member, and the collection member is further formed of a woven and/or nonwoven fabric. Said member having a slip clamp fastener arrangement for sealing the open end during use, but for allowing said opening to permit egress of collected contents. An entry portal formed within a sidewall of said collection member is circumscribed by a rigid mounting plate adapted to allow for securement to a hose inlet. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120180242 | EXTENSION PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - The present invention relates to an extension pipe assembly for a vacuum cleaner. The disclosed extension pipe assembly comprises: a suction pipe including an external pipe and an external power supply pipe which is coupled to the bottom surface of the external pipe, and to the interior of which a movable member is coupled; a flexible pipe including an internal pipe and a power supply pipe attached to the bottom surface of the internal pipe, wherein the flexible pipe is coupled to the suction pipe such that the length of the flexible pipe is adjustable; and length adjustment means joined to the coupling portion between the suction pipe and the flexible pipe so as to lock or unlock the length adjustment function of the flexible pipe and of the suction pipe. The power supply pipe is formed into a single pipe, on both internal walls of which respective conductor plates are formed to as to contact the movable member. When the power supply pipe is inserted into the external power supply pipe, the movable member is inserted into the power supply pipe such that the movable member is movable and contacts the conductor plates to maintain a power supply state. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120216361 | CLEANER HEAD FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A cleaner head for a surface treating appliance includes a main body, a front conduit, and a rear conduit. The front conduit includes a front section connected to the main body for rotation relative thereto about a first axis extending rearwardly from the main body and centrally through the front section, a rear elbow section and at least one first connector. The rear conduit includes a front elbow section into which the rear elbow section of the front conduit is inserted, a rear section and at least one second connector connected to said at least one first connector to enable the rear conduit to pivot relative to the front conduit about a second axis which is orthogonal to the first axis and which lies outside a fluid flow path passing through the front conduit and the rear conduit. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120222230 | Flexing Tool and Tool Head - A tool, an attachment head and a power tool system, each for working on contoured surfaces, are disclosed. The numerous embodiments of the designs are made possible through the use of flexible structures that exhibit a phenomenon known as the “fin ray” mechanism because it was first observed when studying the motion of fish. Similar to the fish fin, the working surface of the disclosed tools behave unexpectedly when a lateral force is applied: they do not bend away, but curve toward the applied force. Generally, each “fin ray” tool includes at two flexing sidewalls or members joined at their tips to form an acute triangle. A plurality of struts hold the members apart while allowing elastic movement. The curve of the working surface allows the tools to provide greater contact on contoured surfaces. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120304412 | Mobile fragrance delivery system - A fragrance delivery system for a mobile robot. A fragrance containment and attachment device for a mobile robot allowing the robot to expel a fragrance in the space or region in which the robot is in operation. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130031739 | GRAIN VACUUM ATTACHMENT FOR UNLOADING GRAIN BAGS - An attachment is disclosed for vacuuming particulate material from a storage bag having a perimeter wall with an opening. The attachment may comprise a mobile base for moving across a ground surface and having a front and a rear. The attachment may comprise an intake assembly positioned toward a rear of the mobile base and may include a gathering conveyor configured to move material in a laterally inward direction toward a center of the intake assembly. The attachment may comprise a vacuum conduction assembly configured to conduct a vacuum condition from an outlet opening to an inlet opening positioned adjacent to the center of the intake assembly. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130031740 | LEAVES COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A PORTABLE BLOWER/VACUUM AND A LID ALLOWING THE REJECTION AND THE RETENTION OF DEBRIS IN A BAG - A leaves collection system for use with a portable blower/vacuum in the vacuum mode with a lid allowing the rejection of debris in a plastic or paper bag. The lid (of round shape with a lateral groove) has three main openings, one for the entrance of debris and two for the outlet of air as well as holes to attach the various elements to the lid with cable ties. The lid is inserted into the opening of the bag and the bag is held in place on the lateral edge of the lid by a bungee cord in the groove. Ribbed pipe connects the fan outlet of the blower/vacuum to the lid and sends debris towards the lid and the bag. A membrane under the bag protects the bag from the roughness of the ground. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130036568 | FLEXIBLE VACUUM TUBE LENGTH EXTENDER FOR CLEANING TOOLS - An attachment for a handheld vacuum device comprising one or more tubes that connect a vacuum head to the handheld vacuum device and provide a conduit for material to move from the vacuum head to the handheld vacuum device, wherein the one or more tubes are formed from a flexible material, and a member attached to the one or more tubes such that the one or more tubes and the member can bend without significantly constricting the flow of material through the one or more tubes. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130081220 | Bas-Vac - A basket which houses a Vacuum Cleaner. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130125329 | VACCUM CLAW INTERFACE - A vacuum claw interface connecting a vacuum claw to vacuum attachments may include a body, a nozzle on a first end of the body adapted to receive a vacuum attachment, and two or more hollow, pronged inlets attached to a second end of the body in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein each inlet includes an open end receivable within a vacuum claw. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130180070 | LID WITH A CURVED EDGE FOR USE WITH A LEAVES COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH A PORTABLE BLOWER/VACUUM ALLOWING THE REJECTION AND RETENTION OF DEBRIS IN A BAG - A lid of round shape with curved edge having an anti-skid tape bonded between the curved edge and elevation made of felt, plastic or other materials glued to the side wall and three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for allowing air out, as well as holes for attaching the various elements to the lid with cable ties. The lid with a curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a vacuum at the lid and carries debris to the lid and the bag. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130255022 | Duster Attachment for Vacuum Sweeper - The main body of the invention part “A” is surrounded with a duct agitating device which Is secured to part “A”. The part “A” has one end sized to fit the ordinary household Vacuum sweeper. The other end is secured with a permanent or removable cap. The cap Is to limit the vacuum action to be focused to the plurality of openings along the length of part “A”. Part “B” is fitted on to part “A” and secured. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130333138 | LID WITH A CURVED EDGE AND DOMED AIR OUTLETS FOR THE COLLECTION OF LEAVES WITH A BLOWER/VACUUM AND THE REJECTION OF DEBRIS INTO A BAG - A lid round in shape with a curved edge and two domed air outlets, an opening for the entrance of debris, a handle, elevations molded to hold the various elements and sections of rough anti-skid tape glued to the side wall. The lid with curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a blower/vacuum in vacuum mode to the lid and carries the leaves debris toward the lid and into a bag. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140000054 | Brush Roller of a Floor Cleaning Device | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140041142 | Safety Apparatus and System for a Two-Stage Dust Collection Vacuum Device - Described is an apparatus and system for improving the safety of a vacuum device including a first intake cavity, a second intake cavity that can be coupled to a first housing, and a baffle disposed within the first intake cavity to limit the access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. Alternatively, the apparatus can include a first intake cavity, a second intake cavity, and a baffle. The baffle can be adapted to channel solid particulates to a second intake cavity though a funneling motion. The apparatus can further include an external cover for limiting access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. The system can include an intake interface, a first housing to receive a pumping device, a second housing device, and a collection unit. The system can further include an apparatus for limiting the access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140047660 | HOUSEHOLD VACUUM CLEANER ATTACHMENT - Embodiments may include an attachment for a vacuum cleaner calculated and adapted to engage the interest of a child. Thus, and embodiment may include a main body having an entertaining three dimensional adaptation for entertaining a child. It may also include an outlet end of the main body adapted to engage the suction end of a household vacuum cleaner hose, and an inlet end of the main body adapted to receive dirt and/or debris contained in an airstream, wherein the inlet end is in fluid communication with the outlet end. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140075706 | LID WITH CURVED EDGE AND DOMED AIR OUTLETS AND FASTENING METHOD FOR THE CONNECTING PIPE FOR COLLECTING LEAVES WITH A BLOWER/VACUUM AND THE DISCHARGE OF DEBRIS INTO A BAG - A round-shaped lid with a curved edge and domed air outlets to collect leaves with a blower/vacuum in suction mode. The leaves shredded by the blower/vacuum are discharged into a connecting pipe which is attached to a lid inserted into the opening of a large debris collection bag. In particular, the lid has three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for the air outlet. The connecting pipe is made of ribbed plastic and is held to the lid by the sides of a groove and to the blower/vacuum by a plastic sleeve with cable ties. A piece of thick plastic or metal is placed under a plastic membrane and the debris collection bag in order to protect them during movement over the ground. The debris is collected directly into the bag that will be discarded. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140115805 | ROTATABLE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum bag attachment assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a housing member connectable to the vacuum cleaner. A locking handle is movably connected to the housing member and movable between first and second positions. An opening in the locking handle receives a fitting of a vacuum bag. Moving the locking handle between the first and second positions connects and disconnects the vacuum bag and the attachment assembly. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140283324 | UPWARD AND RADIAL FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus having a head with a downward facing cleaning element for cleaning of a ground surface. A first radial whisker is present on a lateral side of the head and a second radial whisker is present on an opposing lateral side of the head. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140366300 | CLEANING ARRANGEMENT FOR A NOZZLE OF A VACUUM CLEANER - The present invention relates to a cleaning arrangement for a nozzle of a vacuum cleaner. The cleaning arrangement comprises a socket for receiving the vacuum cleaner nozzle and a cleaning member arranged in the socket for removing articles entangled to a rotatable member of the vacuum cleaner nozzle during rotation of the rotatable member. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20160100731 | SWIVEL ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A WAND TO A VACUUM ACCESSORY AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORY TOOL FOR USE ON HARD SURFACES - Described are swivel systems and swivel assemblies for connecting a vacuum appliance to a vacuum accessory. The assemblies can include first and second arcuate members that each includes a tab and a receiving section so the latter can receive the other member's tab. The assembly can be adapted to be coupled to the accessory to permit the appliance to pivot relative to the accessory about two independent axes. The swivel system can include a vacuum adapter and a connector adapted to permit the vacuum adapter to pivot about a vacuum accessory. A plenum chamber can be formed in the adapter that is in fluid communication with one or more vacuum hoses to balance the airflow within the adapter. With the swivel systems and assemblies described herein, the versatility and efficiency of vacuum appliances and other tools can be improved through their multi-axes rotational capabilities and balanced airflow configurations. | 04-14-2016 |
| 015246300 | With treating means (e.g., deodorizing, sterilizing, etc.) | 7 |
| 20080216273 | Accessory Tool for a Vacuum Cleaner - An accessory tool according to the present invention comprises a recovery tank assembly for removing fluid and dirt from a surface to the cleaned and storing the recovered fluid and dirt. The recovery tank assembly comprises a suction nozzle in fluid communication with a recovery tank. The accessory tool further comprises a fan/turbine assembly including a turbine-driven suction fan for generating suction at the suction nozzle, which draws liquid and air into and through the accessory tool. The turbine-driven suction fan can be magnetically coupled with the turbine. The accessory tool can further comprise a fluid dispensing assembly for storing and distributing fluid to the surface to the cleaned. The fluid dispensing assembly can comprise a turbine-driven fluid pump. The accessory tool can further comprise an agitator assembly that can be moved from a use to a non-use orientation to allow the accessory tool to alternately be used for scrubbing the surface to the cleaned and for extracting fluid from the surface to be cleaned. The recovery tank can further comprise a rotating outlet conduit with an inlet opening that will have an upward orientation when the recovery tank is tilted. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080282490 | Suction brush of vacuum cleaner for both vacuum cleaning and steam cleaning - A suction brush of a vacuum cleaner for both vacuum cleaning and steam cleaning is provided. The suction brush includes a brush main body connected to a cleaner main body; a steam generating unit for heating water being supplied from a water storage tank mounted on the brush main body and spraying steam generated by heating the water on the surface to be cleaned; a turbine fan, installed in the brush main body, for generating a rotating force by the drawn-in air that flows into the brush main body; a power transfer unit for being driven by the rotating force of the turbine fan; and at least one pair of duster rotating plates, arranged on a lower part of the suction brush, for being rotated by power being transferred through the power transfer unit. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080295271 | Cleaning and Sterilizing Apparatus Combined with an Ultra-Violet Lamp - A cleaning or sterilizing apparatus combined with an UV lamp consisting of an upright compact vacuum cleaner ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100313377 | Vacuum cleaner activated air freshener - A perforated packet made of paper or other suitable material in which a scented fragrant material, such as potpourri, is disposed, the packet being placed into a disposable paper vacuum cleaner collection bag prior to its connection to the vacuum cleaner, the sheath and scented fragrant contents providing a scented fragrance to the air during the operation of the vacuum cleaner, the scented fragrance being released to the room or area where the vacuum operation is taking place, the packet also releasing a scent or fragrance masking any odor emanating from collected dirt and debris when not in use. Alternatively, the perforated packet and scented material may be inserted into a container mounted to a wall socket having motor and fan means to circulate ambient air through the packet. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20130019430 | EXTRACTOR TOOL FOR A WET/DRY VACUUM - A cleaner spotter tool for a wet/dry vacuum cleaner having a fluid containing tank, an extractor nozzle housing coupled to the tank, a fluid delivery pump mounted in the nozzle housing, a tubing fluidly coupled to both the tank and the pump for delivering fluid from the tank to the pump, and a spray nozzle on the nozzle housing coupled to the pump for spraying fluid out of the pump. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130198991 | ATTACHABLE UV LIGHT FOR CLEANING TOOLS - A household cleaning tool enabled with UV light unit. A conventional cleaning tool head is attached with a UV light unit through an industrial strength sticky tape or other means of attachment. The UV light unit has a safety cover. The UV light unit is detachable after using. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20150297048 | WET SUCTION ATTACHMENT - A wet suction attachment for functionally changing from a dry vacuum cleaner to a wet vacuum cleaner which supplies a solution or cleaning liquid onto the surface to be cleaned and in which the surface to be cleaned is sucked to remove dirt on the surface to be cleaned. A conventional wet vacuum cleaner serves as a wet dedicated vacuum cleaner that comprises an electric blower for sucking contaminated water, and a sewage tank to store the contaminated water. The present invention can provide a wet suction attachment which can easily give functionality of wet vacuum cleaner using a dry vacuum cleaning device that is commonly used at home. | 10-22-2015 |
