Handle assembly for an upright deep cleaner

- Bissell Homecare, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a handle assembly for an upright deep cleaner according to the invention with the base module shown in phantom;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view for the first embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the first embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the of the first embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a left side of the first embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the first embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the first embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the design for a second embodiment of a handle assembly for an upright deep cleaner according to the invention with the base module and wheels shown in phantom;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the design for a third embodiment of a handle assembly for an upright deep cleaner according to the invention with the base module, wheels. and hose/cord wrap assembly shown in phantom;

FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the third embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view of the third embodiment;

FIG. 18 is a right side elevational view of the third embodiment;

FIG. 19 is a left side elevational view of the third embodiment;

FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the third embodiment; and,

FIG. 21 is a top plan view of the third embodiment.

FIGS. 15-21 are shown separate for clarity of illustration, the claim being directed to the multiple embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-14. The details shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1-5 and 7-21 are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D435708
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 12, 1998
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2000
Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Inventors: Douglas J. Medema (Belding, MI), Brandon R. Wendt (Grand Rapids, MI)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Law Firm: Rader, Fishman, Grauer & Mc Garry, an Office of Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLL C
Application Number: 0/89,332
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: For Vacuum Cleaner (D32/31); Handle (D32/34)
International Classification: 1505;