Patents by Inventor Larry R. Shideler

Larry R. Shideler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Modular vacuum cleaning system
    Patent number: 6553610
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaning device and system for maintaining the operability of a vacuum cleaner. The device has a releasably attachable/detachable filter unit and a releasably attachable/detachable motor unit. Various filter units and motor units are interchangeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Proteam, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry R. Shideler
  • Convertible vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 6295692
    Abstract: The present invention is a vacuuming apparatus convertible between a backpack mode, a canister mode and an upright mode. Additionally, the present invention is convertible into a handheld mode and a blower mode. Each of these modes are accomplished through attachments which are able to be easily attached and detached together. The apparatus has a power unit having an electric motor and impeller; a base unit containing a filter; a backpack unit for use in the backpack mode; a canister unit for use in the canister mode; a blower unit for use in the blower mode; a handheld unit for use as a handheld vacuum cleaner in a hand held mode; and a work bench waste collection mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Pro-Team, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry R. Shideler
  • Back-carried vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D312517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Pro-Team, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Hohrein, II, Bret Vaterlaus, Russell Biaggne, Larry R. Shideler