ACCESSORY TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANER
An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner. The accessory tool includes a main body including a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner and a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit. The accessory tool further includes a longitudinal brush positioned adjacent the suction opening, the brush having a longitudinal first side and a longitudinal second side. A portion of the suction opening extends along both the first and second longitudinal sides of the brush.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/607,834, filed Jan. 28, 2015, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/050,300, filed Sep. 15, 2014 and to Chinese Utility Model Filing No. 201420057281.X, filed Jan. 29, 2014, the entire contents of all of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUNDThe present invention relates to an accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner.
Ceiling fan blades often accumulate dust due to their flat position. The fan's height makes it difficult for a user to clean. Additionally, dust removed from the ceiling fan blades can fall when the ceiling fan blades are being cleaned.
SUMMARYIn one embodiment, the invention provides an accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner, the accessory tool includes a main body including a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner, a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit, a longitudinal first brush made from a first material positioned adjacent the suction opening, and a second brush spaced from the first brush forming a brush opening between the first and second brushes configured to receive an object being cleaned. The second brush is made from a second material different than the first material and generally positioned over the first brush.
In another embodiment, the invention provides an accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner that includes a main body having a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner. The main body further includes a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit, a longitudinal brush positioned adjacent the suction opening. The brush having a longitudinal first side and a longitudinal second side and a portion of the suction opening extends along both the first and second longitudinal sides of the brush.
Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONReferring to
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The brush opening 22 is defined between the first brush 27 and the second brush 20 and positioned above the suction opening 26. The brush opening 22 is surrounded by the first brush 27 and the second brush 20. The brush opening 22, the first brush 27, and the second brush 20 are all substantially perpendicular to the suction conduit 24. The brush opening 22 has a rectangular shape and is configured to receive the object 14. The brush opening 22 includes a first side 42, a second side 44, a third side 46, and a fourth side 48. The first brush 27 and the suction opening 26 extend along the first side 42. In the illustrated embodiment, the first brush 27 extends along the first side 42 and the second brush 20 is located along the second side 44, the third side 46, and the fourth side 48. In another embodiment, the first brush 27 is located along the first side 42, the second side 44, and the fourth side 48, and the second brush is located along the third side 46. In a third embodiment, the first brush 27 is located along the first side 42 and the second side 44, and the second brush 20 is located along the third side 46 and the fourth side 48. In the embodiment illustrated in
In operation, the user attaches the accessory tool 10 to the vacuum cleaner 12. The user then positions the accessory tool 10 such that a proximal end 50 of the object 14 being cleaned, such as a fan blade, is positioned inside the brush opening 22. The user pushes the accessory tool 10 along the object 14 until a distal end 52 of the object 14 is reached. As the accessory tool 10 travels along the object 14, the first brush 27 dislodges dust and debris from the bottom of the object 14. The dirt and debris travel into the main body 16 of the accessory tool 10 through the gaps 34 of the first brush 27 that are in fluid communication with the suction opening 26. Additionally, the second brush 20 collects dust and debris from the top and sides of the object 14. When the user reaches the distal end 52 of the object 14, the user reverses direction, sliding the accessory tool 10 off of the proximal end 50 of the object 14. With the object 14 removed, the dust and debris collected on the second brush 20 travel into the main body 16 of the accessory tool 10 through the gaps 34 in the first brush 27 that are in fluid communication with the suction opening 26. The dust and debris then travel into the body of the vacuum cleaner 12.
Various features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
Claims
1. An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner, the accessory tool comprising:
- a main body including, a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner, a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit, and a longitudinal brush positioned adjacent the suction opening, the brush having a longitudinal first side and a longitudinal second side, wherein a portion of the suction opening extends along both the first and second longitudinal sides of the brush.
2. The accessory tool of claim 1, wherein the brush is a first brush, the accessory tool further comprising a second brush spaced from the first brush forming a brush opening between the first and second brushes configured to receive an object being cleaned.
3. The accessory tool of claim 2, wherein the brush opening is surrounded by the first brush and the second brush.
4. The accessory tool of claim 2, wherein the second brush is made from a second material different than the first material and generally positioned over the first brush.
5. The accessory tool of claim 4, wherein the second brush includes microfiber and the first brush includes a plurality of bristles.
6. The accessory tool of claim 4, wherein the second brush includes microfiber and the first brush includes a pad.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 1, 2016
Publication Date: Nov 24, 2016
Inventors: Justin C. Andrikanich (Stow, OH), Christopher M. Charlton (Medina, OH), Robert Bozzelli (Glenwillow, OH), David Chaney (Sagamore Hills, OH), Joseph Sternad (Glenwillow, OH)
Application Number: 15/224,801