Patents Assigned to WCI Canada Inc.
  • Quick release for a vacuum cleaner powerhead
    Patent number: 5967563
    Abstract: A quick release for a vacuum cleaner having a nozzle and a wand for providing suction to the nozzle comprises a tubular connector to be received by the nozzle. A resilient latch on the wand is received in an opening in the tubular connector to secure releasably the wand to the tubular connector. A biased sleeve is movable axially along the tubular connector. The sleeve has a cam surface to urge the latch inwardly to an extent to clear the opening against the bias when the sleeve is moved axially to permit the withdrawal of the wand from the tubular connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: WCI Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerry Lavis, Marvin Lewis, Laurie G. Wilford
  • Quick release for a vacuum cleaner powerhead
    Patent number: 5685044
    Abstract: A quick release for a vacuum cleaner having a nozzle and a wand for providing suction to the nozzle comprises a tubular connector to be received by the nozzle. A resilient latch on the wand is received in an opening in the tubular connector to secure releasably the wand to the tubular connector. A biased sleeve is movable axially along the tubular connector. The sleeve has a cam surface to urge the latch inwardly to an extent to clear the opening against the bias when the sleeve is moved axially to permit the withdrawal of the wand from the tubular connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: WCI Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Gerry Lavis, Marvin Lewis, Laurie G. Wilford