Patents by Inventor Ken Fleet

Ken Fleet has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Release mechanism for use with a vacuum cleaning hose
    Patent number: 5358290
    Abstract: A release mechanism for use with vacuum cleaning appliances having a pipe and hose arrangement, where the pipe is slidably mounted inside the hose. The release mechanism comprises an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve and actuating buttons. The inner sleeve couples the pipe to the hose. By using the actuating buttons, the inner sleeve is operational in a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the pipe can slide inside the hose, but it cannot be removed or detached from the hose. In the open position, the pipe can be removed or detached from the hose. The outer sleeve secures the release mechanism to the hose and houses the inner sleeve and actuating buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Iona Appliances Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Fleet, Keith McQuarrie, Anthony Tsui