Convertible stick vacuum

- AB Electrolux
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a convertible stick vacuum showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front isometric view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a convertible stick vacuum, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D582111
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 6, 2006
Date of Patent: Dec 2, 2008
Assignee: AB Electrolux (Stockholm)
Inventors: Christian Ågren (Stockholm), Esbjörn Svantesson (Taby)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Attorney: Hunton & Williams
Application Number: 29/267,161
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Upright Type (D32/22)