Patents Assigned to Hoover Company
  • Vacuum cleaner remote switch actuator
    Patent number: 5226527
    Abstract: A switch actuator for an upright vacuum cleaner consists of two elongated rod sections adapted for interconnection by means of a barbed clevis at the end of one of the sections adapted for engaging a receptacle at the end of the other section. One of the sections is maintained within an upper handle portion and the other within a lower handle portion of the vacuum cleaner. As the two handle portions are interconnected, interconnection of the actuator rod sections is automatically effectuated. The actuator rod section maintained in the upper handle portion is also adapted to receive an actuator button which has a connector passing through a slot in the vacuum cleaner handle. The button remains external to the vacuum cleaner handle, while the connector portion thereof extends internally thereof and mates with one of the actuator rod sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Edgar A. Maurer, Herbert Morello, Douglass A. King
  • Hose and tool rack
    Patent number: 5137156
    Abstract: A tool and hose rack is shown including a positive serpentine mounting for the hose which is discontinuous and offset to provide for overlap of the coiled hose. The hose mounting is U-shaped in cross section and includes ribbing to positively locate the mounted hose longitudinally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard F. Riczinger, Darwin T. McKnight
  • Cleaner with conversion valve arrangement
    Patent number: 5134750
    Abstract: A cleaner suction nozzle is provided in which provisions are made for a nozzle height elevation arrangement and a hose conversion valve arrangement. The hose conversion valve arrangement works in conjunction with the nozzle height elevation arrangement so that the suction nozzle can be elevated from the floor to disengage the cleaner agitator and then hose conversion of the cleaner can occur almost simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Douglass A. King, Edgar A. Maurer, Darwin S. Crouser, Charles R. Morrow, Raymond L. Lawter
  • Central vacuum system wall valve
    Patent number: 5111841
    Abstract: A central vacuum system wall valve is described which includes a valve cap capable of being pivotally cammed to open position by its interaction with the roomside hose as this hose is moved to inserted position within the wall valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: William S. Houston, Darwin T. McKnight, Greg A. Bilek
  • Motor fan cover and sealing arrangement
    Patent number: 5016316
    Abstract: A sealed motor-fan system for a cleaner is disclosed in which a two piece gasketed housing is disposed around the motor-fan system to seal it. The two piece housing forms a joint in assembled condition and the gasket is disposed in this joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Gregg A. McAllise, Dean H. Buchtel
  • Cleaner cord wrap
    Patent number: 5014385
    Abstract: A cleaner is shown having a cord wrapped around a switch operating pedal with the operating pedal always being in a protective position over the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Sidney H. Bradd, Richard R. Tucker
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D315041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Sidney H. Bradd
  • Main body of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D326006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: David W. Moine
  • Suction cleaner upper portion
    Patent number: D328372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Milton G. Kieft
  • Combined vacuum cleaner tool and hose rack
    Patent number: D329511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Darwin T. McKnight
  • Power nozzle for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D329512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Darwin T. McKnight, David W. Moine
  • Suction cleaner nozzle
    Patent number: D329513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Milton G. Kieft, John D. Essex
  • Combined vacuum cleaner hose and rack
    Patent number: D330615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: John D. Essex, Darwin T. McKnight
  • Combined vacuum cleaner hose and rack
    Patent number: D330616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Darwin T. McKnight
  • Combined vacuum cleaner hose and rack
    Patent number: D330787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Kevin S. Waltz, Sidney H. Bradd
  • Combined vacuum cleaner hose and rack
    Patent number: D333020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Darwin T. McKnight
  • Vacuum cleaner nozzle
    Patent number: D333892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner hose rack with tool storage
    Patent number: D334260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Milton G. Kieft, Darwin T. McKnight
  • Combined vacuum cleaner hose and rack
    Patent number: D334261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Darwin T. McKnight
  • Suction cleaner upper portion
    Patent number: D338295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Milton G. Kieft