Abstract: An upper hose assembly for an upright vacuum cleaner is arranged with external threads at one end for connection into the dirt collecting portion intake duct while the other end of the hose has mounted thereon a connector which allows for a snap-fit connection/disconnection from the fan discharge port of the vacuum cleaner. The connector is designed to provide a retrofit adaptation to an existing vacuum cleaner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 1989
Date of Patent:
August 15, 1989
Assignee:
Ryobi Motor Products Corp.
Inventors:
James A. Matthews, Louis A. Rotola, Jr.