Patents Assigned to OMEC S.p.A.
  • Patent number: 9895040
    Abstract: A telescopic extension, typically for an electric household appliance, comprises: an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube and the outer tube are slidable telescopically relative to one another. The inner tube comprises, on an outer surface thereof, a plurality of deformations of predetermined shape; a sleeve fitted inside the outer tube, at one of its ends; a constraining device configured to lock sliding of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube, when the constraining device is at least partially engaged in one of the deformations; a slider and elastic means, wherein the slider cooperates with the constraining device under the action of the elastic means; and an actuating device operatively connected to the slider. The slider comprises a guiding device for providing a guided movement between the slider and the constraining device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: OMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Canale
  • Patent number: 8567825
    Abstract: A telescopic extension for a household appliance comprises: an inner tube and outer tube, with the inner and outer tubes being telescopically slidable with respect to each other A constraining device is configured so as to block sliding of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube An actuating device is operatively connected to a slider. The actuating device comprises a substantially cylindrical body fitted on at least part of the outer surface of the outer tube. The substantially cylindrical body comprises at least one opening positioned to expose a surface of the outer tube whereby grip of user on the substantially cylindrical body may also contact the exposed surface of the outer tube and lock the cylindrical body with respect to the outer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: OMEC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Canale
  • Publication number: 20120126533
    Abstract: A telescopic extension, typically for a household appliance, is described, the extension comprising: a) an inner tube; b) an outer tube, wherein said inner and outer tubes are telescopically slidable with respect to each other, wherein said inner tube comprises deformations of predefined shape on its outer surface; c) a constraining device which is configured so as to block sliding of the inner tube with respect to the outer tube; d) a slider and elastic means, wherein said slider cooperates with said constraining device by means of said elastic means; and e) an actuating device operatively connected to said slider, wherein said actuating device extends over at least half the length of said outer tube, wherein said actuating device comprises a substantially cylindrical body fitted on at least part of the outer surface of said outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: OMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano CANALE
  • Patent number: 8038173
    Abstract: A telescopic extension (1) for an electric household appliance is described, said extension comprising: an inner tube (2) and an outer tube (3) which are slidable one inside the other; a sleeve (4) fixed to the outer tube; a fastener (5) able to lock together said inner tube and the outer tube; a slider co-operating with the fastener via the action of a first spring and a second spring (73); and an actuating handle (8) operationally connected to said slider. The inner tube is provided with a plurality of recesses (23) able to receive, at least partially, the fastener. The outer tube comprises a tunnel (31) for retaining the slider and for guiding it during displacement. The tunnel is formed by suitably shaping the outer tube. The sleeve comprises a recessed area (46) for retaining the slider and guiding it during displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: OMEC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale
  • Patent number: 7883116
    Abstract: A telescopic tube for an electric household appliance comprises a first outer tube and a second inner tube slidable inside the first outer tube. An eletricity conduction system comprises: a) an elongate guide body comprising non electrically conductive material; b) a locking member for connecting the first end of the elongated guide body to the second inner tube; c) an outer channel connected to an outer surface of the first outer tube, the outer channel being provided for slidingly receiving the elongated guide body; d) a pair of tubular-shaped electric conductors contained in the elongated guide body; and e) a corresponding pair of substantially rigid rod-shaped electric conductors which are able to slide, at least partially, within the tubular-shaped electric conductors so that each rod-shaped electric conductor is in contact with an inner surface of a corresponding tubular-shaped electric conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: OMEC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale
  • Publication number: 20080143097
    Abstract: A telescopic tube (1) for an electric household appliance is described, said tube comprising a first outer tube (2) and a second inner tube (3) slidable inside said first outer tube (2), and electricity conduction means (10,18,20) for conducting electricity from first tube (2) to second tube (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: OMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale
  • Patent number: 7025383
    Abstract: A telescopic extension (1) comprises an inner tube (2), an outer tube (3) and a sleeve (4) in which a constraining element (21) and a thrust slider (30) are movably supported; the constraining element (21) is capable of making integral the inner tube (2) and the outer tube (3) and the thrust slider (30) is connected to an actuating element (40) and is engaged with the constraining element (21) under the action of a spring (31); the constraining element (21) consists of a projection of an elastic tongue (16) having one end (19) formed as one piece with the sleeve (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: OMEC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale
  • Patent number: 6474696
    Abstract: A telescopic extension (1; 41) for a household appliance comprises an inner tube (2) tightly sliding in an outer tube (3), a sleeve (4; 44), a constraining element (5) between the inner tube (2) and the outer tube (3), a thrust element (6), and an actuator (7). In the extension (1; 41), a tubular end portion (9; 49) associated with the outer tube (3) has a relief (11) forming a niche (12). The sleeve (4; 44) is provided with a projection (15) which is inserted in the niche (12). The sleeve has a hollow (18) wherein the constraining element (5), thrust element (6), and a spring (21) are completely housed. The thrust element (6) is formed by a lengthened, flattened slider (28) provided with a narrow portion (20) having recesses. The actuator (7) has protruding wings (37) provided with inner small teeth (38) which are snap-on coupled with the recesses. (FIG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Omec S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale
  • Patent number: 6435754
    Abstract: A telescopic extension for an electric household appliance comprises an inner tube, an outer tube, a sleeve, at least one first constraining element, a thrusting slider, resilient elements and an actuating element; in the extension the sleeve is arranged between the inner tube and the outer tube having a cross-section of substantially constant diameter, the sleeve is provided with a longitudinal cavity and a recess formed on the bottom of the cavity, the thrusting slider is housed in the longitudinal cavity and retained radially by the outer tube, the thrusting slider is provided with at least one first slot and the resilient means are housed in the first slot of the thrusting slider and are engaged with a recess of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: OMEC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale
  • Patent number: 5332266
    Abstract: The invention relates a telescopic extension for a vacuum cleaner comprising an internal tube, an external tube, and a sleeve, wherein the internal tube is provided with a row of notches suitable for receiving a constraining element. According to an aspect of the invention said constraining element is provided with an appendix, preferably constituted by at least one small plate, with which an element of thrust is capable of coming into contact at least along a line running substantially in the direction of movement of said element of thrust, and advantageously over the entire surface of a portion of said small plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: OMEC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Canale