Patents Represented by Law Firm King and Schickle
  • Dust bag housing door with final filtration compartment
    Patent number: 6035486
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided including a nozzle assembly and a handle pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The handle includes a cavity for holding a fan and motor assembly and a dust bag. A main door on the handle is operable to gain access to the dust bag in the cavity. A final filtration compartment is carried on the main door. The final filtration compartment includes a separate access door that is received in the front face of the main door and fits flush therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
    Inventor: Michael J. McCormick