For A Vacuum Cleaner Patents (Class 15/246.2)
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Patent number: 11376710Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting device includes a dust collecting box and a separator. The dust collecting box includes a dust entrance and a cavity formed by extension in a first direction. The dust entrance communicates with a dust exhaust channel of a host machine. The separator includes a dust inlet and a cyclone tube. The dust inlet communicates with the dust entrance. The dust inlet is configured to guide the dust exhaust airflow into the cyclone tube. The cyclone tube extends in a second direction and is at least partially disposed in the dust collecting box. The cyclone tube includes a dust outlet and an air outlet. The dust outlet is located in the cavity and the air outlet communicates with an outside of the dust collecting box. The second direction obliquely intersects the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tianliang Liu, Xiangqing Fu, Liang Chen
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Patent number: 11149978Abstract: A window vent assembly (15) is usable with a swing out window assembly (20) to provide an outlet for a vent hose (12) of a portable air conditioner (10). The assembly includes a substantially rigid, transparent sheet (16) with a plurality of scored break lines (46, 48, 50, 52) which enable changing the size of the sheet to close a frame opening (22) of a window frame (18). A plurality of releasably engageable clips (62, 64) enable the sheet to be releasably held in closing relation with the frame opening. A sleeve (114) is releasably engageable with the vent hose to enable venting of the heat removed by the air conditioner from the window through a sheet opening (14) in the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventors: Parwaiz Amery, Dennis O'Brien, Gregory Allan Thomas Hall
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Patent number: 10260999Abstract: Particle collecting unit for the detection of particles in the particle level of substance without evaporating the collected particles is disclosed. The particle collecting unit comprises a body, a duct extending through the body and connecting between a rear opening of the body and an air intake orifice of the body, an aperture or slit in a mid-portion of the body adapted for receiving a removable sampling member into a position within the duct, wherein the particles collecting unit is configured to be removably coupled to a vacuum generator of a vacuum cleaner model available in the market, with said rear opening of the body coupled to an air intake opening of the vacuum generator. Pressure release openings are provided in walls of the duct for reducing the load on a motor of the vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Inventors: Amichai Glattstein, Baruch Glattstein
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Patent number: 9816669Abstract: The object of the invention is a filtering device that can be coupled to a suction turbine (30) of the type used to suction pet faeces. Another object of the invention is the vacuum incorporated in said filtering device. The filtering device comprises an outer body (10) and a cartridge (20) that are partially disposed in the interior of the outer body (10) comprising an open front end (26) for suctioning the faeces (40) and a closed rear end (27), at least one opening (21) disposed on the surface (28) for the passage of the air flow (50) from the interior of the cartridge (20) to the interior of the outer body (10) and a filtering material (22).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventor: Juan Jose Gomez Pinedo
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Patent number: 9795262Abstract: A tool caddy selectively connectable to a surface cleaner, the tool caddy including a base having a first accessory attachment feature, and a stem extending substantially perpendicular from the base and disposed substantially central to the base, the stem having a second accessory attachment feature. A combination surface cleaner and a removable tool caddy including a surface cleaner having a handle, a cord, an upper cord hook, and a lower cord hook, and a removable tool caddy having a base and a stem extending substantially perpendicular from the base and disposed substantially central to the base, the stem including a first opening and a flange for receiving the upper cord hook and a second opening for receiving the lower cord hook.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: ZENITH TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Mark D. Bosses
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Patent number: 9661967Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a vacuum attachment for cleaning sprinkler heads. The vacuum attachment may include a cleaning extension head having a hollow upper head tube tapering to a hollow lower head tube, wherein the upper head tube has a larger diameter than the lower head tube. The upper head tube may have an upper head tube opening configured to accommodate a facility sprinkler, and the lower head tube may be configured to accommodate a vacuum hose, such that the vacuum hose is configured to removably attach to the cleaning extension head. In some embodiments, the attachment may also include a universal extension device to help users reach sprinklers on higher ceilings.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: James Austin Middleton
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Patent number: 9476603Abstract: The present invention discloses a heater with a humidifying device. The humidifying device includes a water container, a cotton rod, a fixing knob, an atomization plate, a hollow pipe, and a fog output box. Through the cotton rod, water is sent to the atomization plate to directly generate atomized particles. The heater is combined with an air purifying device, the humidifying device, and a heating device to provide multiple functions. An air outlet outputs warm wind, humidified air and purified air, so the user can feel fresh but not dry warm wind.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: DONG GUAN SONG WEI ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Weilin Lu
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Patent number: 9375121Abstract: A vacuum hose storage system comprises a vacuum unit, a storage tube, and a vacuum hose. The vacuum unit is fluidly connected to the storage tube, and is operable to generate a partial vacuum within the storage tube. The vacuum hose can be draw in into the storage tube by the partial vacuum. The vacuum hose can be removed from the storage tube and connected to an inlet to provide a partial vacuum within the vacuum hose.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Tiger Tool International IncorporatedInventor: Remco Coesel
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Patent number: 8966705Abstract: A round-shaped lid with a curved edge and domed air outlets to collect leaves with a blower/vacuum in suction mode. The leaves shredded by the blower/vacuum are discharged into a connecting pipe which is attached to a lid inserted into the opening of a large debris collection bag. In particular, the lid has three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for the air outlet. The connecting pipe is made of ribbed plastic and is held to the lid by the sides of a groove and to the blower/vacuum by a plastic sleeve with cable ties. A piece of thick plastic or metal is placed under a plastic membrane and the debris collection bag in order to protect them during movement over the ground. The debris is collected directly into the bag that will be discarded.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Patent number: 8918947Abstract: The present invention refers to a crevice tool for vacuum cleaners as a singular component, comprising a socket transitioning into a long, flat air chamber, at an angle of approximately 45 degrees, wherein the air chamber (wand) incorporates both air suction slots and protruding nubs on both the top and bottom of the tool, and lateral slits in the end opposite the socket end. The various components of the crevice tool may be fabricated into kit form, and may include an adaptor, an extension, and a paw like terminal end, that can be used for removing any debris from tight areas.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Michael N. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20140366308Abstract: A shop vacuum cleaner accessory holder apron includes a flexible main section and securing means. The flexible main section has a plurality of pouches and is sized to fit substantially around the body of a vacuum cleaner. Each of the pouches is sized for receiving a vacuum accessory and has an open top end and a closed bottom end. The securing means is for attaching the main flexible section around the vacuum cleaner. When the flexible main section is wrapped around the vacuum cleaner, the securing means secures the flexible main section to the vacuum cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Robert Lee Bullock, JR.
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Publication number: 20140366300Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning arrangement for a nozzle of a vacuum cleaner. The cleaning arrangement comprises a socket for receiving the vacuum cleaner nozzle and a cleaning member arranged in the socket for removing articles entangled to a rotatable member of the vacuum cleaner nozzle during rotation of the rotatable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Aktiebolaget ElectroluxInventor: Henrik Eriksson
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Publication number: 20140338146Abstract: A cleaner including a body configured to generate a suction force, a suction head configured to suction air and dirt while making contact with a cleaning surface, a handle pipe configured for manipulation by a user, a flexible hose connecting the handle pipe to the body, an extension pipe connecting the suction head to the handle pipe, and an accessory assembly coupled to the handle pipe to perform a cleaning in place of the suction head, the accessory assembly comprising an accessory body, a Dusting on which a brush is mounted, a Crevice to clean a gap, and an Upholstery to clean fabrics, the Upholstery being rotatably coupled to the accessory body, thereby enhancing the convenience of use and cleaning efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun Ju LEE, See Hyun KIM, Hyeon Cheol KIM, Han Saem LEE
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Patent number: 8869343Abstract: Disclosed is a detachable dust receptacle for collecting dust in a vacuum cleaner, and a vacuum cleaner equipped with such a receptacle. The dust receptacle comprising an inlet port connectable to a hose joint in the vacuum cleaner for receiving dust-laden air, a suction port, to which a source of vacuum is connectable, a first sealing element arranged for establishing an effective sealing of the inlet port against the hose joint, and a second sealing element arranged for establishing an effective sealing of the suction port against the source of vacuum, wherein at least one of the sealing elements is a lip seal. The dust receptacle can be detached/attached from/to the vacuum cleaner body, irrespective of the direction of the detachment/attachment relative the seal and irrespective of the number of sealing connections used to seal the receptacle to the vacuum cleaner body, without damaging of the sealing element and with maintained sealing effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: AB ElectroluxInventors: Tomas Hedlund, Torkel Ingre
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Publication number: 20140310911Abstract: An attachment for a blower vacuum device comprising a collection bag; a coupler for removeably coupling the attachment to an air outlet of the blower vacuum device and for directing air from the air outlet into the collection bag; and a rotatable cuff fixed to the collection bag and rotatably mounted to the coupler such that the collection bag is rotatable with respect to the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventor: Clare TATE
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Publication number: 20140283324Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a head with a downward facing cleaning element for cleaning of a ground surface. A first radial whisker is present on a lateral side of the head and a second radial whisker is present on an opposing lateral side of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Thomas K. Schultheis
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Publication number: 20140260145Abstract: A filter adapter for engaging a filter to fit the filter into a vacuum cleaner chamber. The filter adapter includes an adapter ring having an inner ring perimeter and an outer ring perimeter, and a number of protrusions extending from the outer perimeter of the ring. Alternatively, there is provided an adapter ring and filter assembly for use in a vacuum cleaner chamber. The assembly includes a filter having an outer filter perimeter, and an adapter ring having an inner ring perimeter configured to surround the outer filter perimeter and an outer ring perimeter configured to contact an inner surface of the vacuum cleaner chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc.Inventors: Leiah Nhem, Fang A. Zhang, Marble Wang, Shawn Xiao
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Publication number: 20140251380Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vacuum attachment comprising a body including an adaptor configured to connect to a vacuum assembly, a vacuum airflow path configured to be in fluid communication with the vacuum assembly, and a dispensing airflow path configured to be in fluid communication with a pressurized gas source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Brad Jareczek
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Patent number: 8819882Abstract: In a cleaning device, a head of the device in which a brush is arranged, can get contaminated by particles and/or droplets picked up by the brush during one or more cleaning actions. In order to clean the head, the cleaning device is placed on a tray filled with an amount of cleaning liquid, and the cleaning device is operated for a period of time. During that time, the head is flushed with the cleaning liquid, where the brush serves for picking up the liquid from the tray and releasing the liquid in the direction of components of the head. The tray has an elevated portion, and the brush is positioned on that elevated portion to allow for gradual wetting of the brush.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Bastiaan Johannes De Wit, Michael Van Den Bosch, Johannes Tseard Van Der Kooi
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Publication number: 20140196244Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the presently claimed invention relate to selectively illuminating a debris receptacle while it is collecting debris, obscuring the view of the collected debris when the cleaning activity is concluded, and supplying power and/or electrical signals to a debris receptacle, where the light sources are provided with electricity over electrical paths between the main body of the cleaning apparatus and a selectively detachable debris receptacle through electrical contacts that form a physical connection when the debris receptacle is inserted in the cleaning apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventor: Paul Moshenrose
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Patent number: 8769764Abstract: A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing carrying a suction generator, a dirt collection vessel and a suction inlet. A first connector is carried on the housing. The first connector secures the suction inlet in fluid communication with a first cleaning attachment. The vacuum cleaner also includes an adapter having a second connector that secures the suction inlet in fluid communication with a second cleaning attachment.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventors: James Todd Crouch, Shawn M. Smith, Julio C. Leguen-Perez
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Patent number: 8769768Abstract: A lid round in shape with a curved edge and two domed air outlets, an opening for the entrance of debris, a handle, elevations molded to hold the various elements and sections of rough anti-skid tape glued to the side wall. The lid with curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a blower/vacuum in vacuum mode to the lid and carries the leaves debris toward the lid and into a bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Patent number: 8739360Abstract: A lid of round shape with curved edge having an anti-skid tape bonded between the curved edge and elevation made of felt, plastic or other materials glued to the side wall and three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for allowing air out, as well as holes for attaching the various elements to the lid with cable ties. The lid with a curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a vacuum at the lid and carries debris to the lid and the bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Patent number: 8732892Abstract: A leaves collection system for use with a portable blower/vacuum in the vacuum mode with a lid allowing the rejection of debris in a plastic or paper bag. The lid (of round shape with a lateral groove) has three main openings, one for the entrance of debris and two for the outlet of air as well as holes to attach the various elements to the lid with cable ties. The lid is inserted into the opening of the bag and the bag is held in place on the lateral edge of the lid by a bungee cord in the groove. Ribbed pipe connects the fan outlet of the blower/vacuum to the lid and sends debris towards the lid and the bag. A membrane under the bag protects the bag from the roughness of the ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Patent number: 8732893Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool for removing animal hair from nearly any hand-held grooming tool is disclosed. A vacuum grooming tool is also disclosed. A vacuum plenum of the cleaning tool is attachable to a vacuum source and has an opening for cleaning a grooming tool in one pass. The cleaning tool can be mounted on a stationary support and may also include a pivot-action mechanism that connects the cleaning tool to the vacuum source during its engagement by a hand-held grooming tool being cleaned. This pivot-action mechanism can switch the vacuum off to a connected vacuum grooming tool and on to the cleaning tool, such that the airflow through the cleaning tool does not have to compete with any vacuum or airflow through the vacuum grooming tool during its cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: PetGroom Tech LLCInventor: James E. Freidell
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Publication number: 20140130327Abstract: An attachment for a utility vacuum appliance, having a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a hose and the outlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. In another embodiment, the attachment comprises a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: John L. Theising
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Publication number: 20140115805Abstract: A vacuum bag attachment assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a housing member connectable to the vacuum cleaner. A locking handle is movably connected to the housing member and movable between first and second positions. An opening in the locking handle receives a fitting of a vacuum bag. Moving the locking handle between the first and second positions connects and disconnects the vacuum bag and the attachment assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: ZENITH TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Mark D. Bosses
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Patent number: 8689392Abstract: [Object] An object is to easily suction dust/dirt on a cleaning portion of a mop as need arises without scattering the dust/dirt adhering to the mop when cleaning a floor with a vacuum cleaner while cleaning with the mop. [Solution] A mopstick (4) is inserted through an opening (13) on a cylindrical cleaning unit (6) of a mop dust suction device (3), which includes a hose coupling unit (7) detachably attached to a connection portion of a hose of a vacuum cleaner; a cleaning portion (5) of the mop is drawn into the cylindrical cleaning unit (6); the cleaning portion (5) of the mop is rotated in an arrow (B12) direction while the cleaning portion (5) of the mop is moved repeatedly in an arrow (A11) direction; and the dust/dirt adhering to the mop is easily suctioned and removed by suction force of a vacuum cleaner main body (1).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Keiichi Kawamura
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Publication number: 20140082884Abstract: The present invention is a brush for a vacuum cleaner comprising a disc designed to mount brush to vacuum cleaner characterized in that the brush disc (10) is equipped with the permanent magnet (9), facing one of its magnetic poles in the vacuum cleaner direction. Furthermore, the invention comprises the brush attaching assembly, especially the rotary brush of the vacuum cleaner, characterized in that it is equipped with the permanent magnet (9) facing one of its magnetic poles in the brush direction and a vacuum cleaner which is equipped with the described brush attaching assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: ROBOTICS INVENTIONSInventors: Sebastian JAROCKI, Tomasz BLACHNIO
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Publication number: 20140075706Abstract: A round-shaped lid with a curved edge and domed air outlets to collect leaves with a blower/vacuum in suction mode. The leaves shredded by the blower/vacuum are discharged into a connecting pipe which is attached to a lid inserted into the opening of a large debris collection bag. In particular, the lid has three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for the air outlet. The connecting pipe is made of ribbed plastic and is held to the lid by the sides of a groove and to the blower/vacuum by a plastic sleeve with cable ties. A piece of thick plastic or metal is placed under a plastic membrane and the debris collection bag in order to protect them during movement over the ground. The debris is collected directly into the bag that will be discarded.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Publication number: 20140047660Abstract: Embodiments may include an attachment for a vacuum cleaner calculated and adapted to engage the interest of a child. Thus, and embodiment may include a main body having an entertaining three dimensional adaptation for entertaining a child. It may also include an outlet end of the main body adapted to engage the suction end of a household vacuum cleaner hose, and an inlet end of the main body adapted to receive dirt and/or debris contained in an airstream, wherein the inlet end is in fluid communication with the outlet end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Francis Factora, Sheldon Reid
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Patent number: 8650700Abstract: A leaf blower wheel attachment that is connected to a canister suction attachment that is part of a typical leaf blower. The bottom end of the canister suction attachment is placed into each of two U-shaped attachment members. A pair of wheels are utilized, with each wheel being associated with one of the U-shaped attachment members. Each wheel has an associated wheel axle centrally disposed though a horizontal axis thereof, with each wheel axle operationally engaging the outer wall of each elongated U-shaped attachment members to secure the associated wheel to the canister. The canister suction attachment can then be dragged across a ground surface while in use instead of being carried.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventor: Frank J. Burns, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140041142Abstract: Described is an apparatus and system for improving the safety of a vacuum device including a first intake cavity, a second intake cavity that can be coupled to a first housing, and a baffle disposed within the first intake cavity to limit the access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. Alternatively, the apparatus can include a first intake cavity, a second intake cavity, and a baffle. The baffle can be adapted to channel solid particulates to a second intake cavity though a funneling motion. The apparatus can further include an external cover for limiting access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. The system can include an intake interface, a first housing to receive a pumping device, a second housing device, and a collection unit. The system can further include an apparatus for limiting the access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventor: Emerson Electric Co.
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Publication number: 20140026338Abstract: An autonomous cleaning device that may reduce noise caused by friction with a floor includes: a main body having an opening; a brush unit that is rotatably disposed in the opening of the main body; and a blade assembly that guides introduction of dust swept up by the brush unit, the blade assembly including: a blade that guides dust toward an inner side of the main body; a support member that is coupled to the blade so as to support the blade and that has one side in which a coupling groove is formed; and an insertion member that is inserted into the coupling groove of the support member. The autonomous cleaning device can prevent noise from occurring due to abnormal contact between the blade and the floor while the autonomous cleaning device travels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Bo Sang Kim, Myeong Ho Kim, Sang Cheon Jeon
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Patent number: 8635741Abstract: An auxiliary apparatus for better vacuum cleaning effect, comprising: a first frame, formed with a first entrance and a first exit connected to the first entrance by a channel; a second frame, formed with a second entrance and a second exit, both arranged at positions between the first entrance and the first exit while being connected to the channel; and an energy harvester, wherein an airflow entering the first frame through the first entrance is split into a first airflow and a second airflow while enabling the first airflow to flow toward the first exit and the second airflow to flow into the second frame through the second entrance where it is guided toward the energy harvester for driving the same, and then the second airflow is guided to flow out of the second exit and enters the first frame for merging with the first airflow.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wen-Yang Peng, Ya-Hui Tsai, Chun-Hsien Liu
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Publication number: 20140000054Abstract: On a brush roller (A) of a floor care device with a rotating brush roller as a cylindrical rotational element, wherein the brush roller (A) as a hollow body is arranged by outwardly located inserted end pieces (4, 5) via bearings in a brush housing. In this regard it is provided to arrange in a spiral-shaped extending receiving shaft (2) in the outer circumferential surface area of the hollow body with an outwardly located through passage area for receiving and retaining a continuous brush strip (3). In that regard, a central segment (1) is embodied as a self-supporting hollow body of plastic, into which the outwardly located end pieces (4, 5) engage with a form-fitting connection, and the end pieces (4, 5) at least partially continue the receiving shaft (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: STEIN & Co. GmbHInventors: Achim Liffers, Andreas Laaser
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Publication number: 20130333138Abstract: A lid round in shape with a curved edge and two domed air outlets, an opening for the entrance of debris, a handle, elevations molded to hold the various elements and sections of rough anti-skid tape glued to the side wall. The lid with curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a blower/vacuum in vacuum mode to the lid and carries the leaves debris toward the lid and into a bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Publication number: 20130306107Abstract: In accordance with one or more aspects, a vacuum attachment system for removing debris is disclosed. The system contains attachments that attach to a vacuum device and are specifically designed for particular cleaning purposes. The attachment system can be used for residential, commercial, or automotive cleaning applications. Scraping blades at the end of the attachments are used to loosen stuck-on debris; the debris then being removed by the suction force created by the vacuum device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Matthew Jensen
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Publication number: 20130255022Abstract: The main body of the invention part “A” is surrounded with a duct agitating device which Is secured to part “A”. The part “A” has one end sized to fit the ordinary household Vacuum sweeper. The other end is secured with a permanent or removable cap. The cap Is to limit the vacuum action to be focused to the plurality of openings along the length of part “A”. Part “B” is fitted on to part “A” and secured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Billy Gene Hammon, Sherry Louise Hammon, Patrick William Purcell
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Patent number: 8499772Abstract: The present invention includes a vacuum cleaner nozzle assembly that has protective rollers that glide along the surface to be cleaned without interfering with the function of the vacuum cleaner nozzle. The nozzle comprises a tubular nozzle conduit in fluid communication with a vacuum conduit on a first end of the tubular nozzle and a nozzle mouth at the second end of the tubular nozzle opposite the first end. The nozzle conduit has a circumferential roller assembly collar attached to the outside of the tubular nozzle, the collar is formed with a plurality of radially spaced apart seats that are sized and configured to securely receive a plurality of respective balls that are rotatable inside the respective seats.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Courtney Schumacher
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Publication number: 20130180550Abstract: Cleaning heads for extracting liquid from a surface and methods of use are disclosed herein. A cleaning head may include a head body and/or a neck portion that define an internal chamber. A vacuum hose can couple to an opening into the internal chamber. A bottom wall of the head body can be positioned against the surface from which liquid is to be extracted. The bottom wall defines a floor of the internal chamber, a plurality of suction holes into the internal chamber, and a plurality of ridges and a plurality of depressions disposed on an outer surface of the bottom wall. The depressions form vacuum chambers against the surface as suction is applied through the suction holes. An upper wall defines a top of the internal chamber. A sight portion allows visibility of liquid and other material extracted and/or drawn into the vacuum hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Willie Dee Kent, Steven Rodger Kent
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Publication number: 20130180070Abstract: A lid of round shape with curved edge having an anti-skid tape bonded between the curved edge and elevation made of felt, plastic or other materials glued to the side wall and three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for allowing air out, as well as holes for attaching the various elements to the lid with cable ties. The lid with a curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a vacuum at the lid and carries debris to the lid and the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Patent number: 8484797Abstract: A cleaner which removes dirt from an additional cleaning apparatus automatically is provided. The cleaner includes a cleaning apparatus which is removably mounted in the cleaner and is dismounted from the cleaner to perform an additional cleaning operation, and includes a housing to store dirt therein, an outlet through which the dirt stored in the housing is discharged, and a movable cover movable between a closing position to close the outlet and an opening position to open the outlet, a receiving unit for receiving the cleaning apparatus, a conversion unit for converting the movable cover of the cleaning apparatus from the closing position to the opening position, a suction unit for drawing in dirt from a cleaning surface along with air, and a dust-collector which is fluidly connected to the suction unit and the cleaning apparatus to separate dirt from air.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dong-Hun Yoo
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Publication number: 20130125329Abstract: A vacuum claw interface connecting a vacuum claw to vacuum attachments may include a body, a nozzle on a first end of the body adapted to receive a vacuum attachment, and two or more hollow, pronged inlets attached to a second end of the body in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein each inlet includes an open end receivable within a vacuum claw.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: LORI ANN SHRUM
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Publication number: 20130081220Abstract: A basket which houses a Vacuum Cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventor: Susan Hawthorne Maloney
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Patent number: 8381347Abstract: The invention provides a wet vacuum attachment, connecting to a hose of a commercially available vacuum cleaner that separates a liquid from a suction airstream created by the vacuum, so that the liquid does not enter the vacuum cleaner intake hose. The attachment can be manufactured as a single-part, having a suction port where the vacuum hose is attached, a suction passage to communicate with a reservoir in a region of low velocity for the separation and storage of the collected liquid, an inlet nozzle to increase the airstream velocity and to engage the working surface. In an additional embodiment, a filter media is inserted into a filter housing located in the region of low velocity between the suction passage and the reservoir to further prevent liquid from entering the vacuum hose.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventor: John P. Grottodden
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Publication number: 20130036568Abstract: An attachment for a handheld vacuum device comprising one or more tubes that connect a vacuum head to the handheld vacuum device and provide a conduit for material to move from the vacuum head to the handheld vacuum device, wherein the one or more tubes are formed from a flexible material, and a member attached to the one or more tubes such that the one or more tubes and the member can bend without significantly constricting the flow of material through the one or more tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Kevin Alan Tussy
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Publication number: 20130036573Abstract: A handle for a wand of a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a handgrip portion and a conduit for receiving an air flow. The handle includes an aperture for admitting ambient air into the conduit. A first valve occludes a first portion of the aperture, and a second valve occludes a second portion of the aperture. A control mechanism moves the first and second valves away from the aperture to admit ambient air into the conduit. The second valve is supported at least partially by the first valve to occlude the second portion of the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Sean Ventress, David Andrew Mcleod
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Publication number: 20130031740Abstract: A leaves collection system for use with a portable blower/vacuum in the vacuum mode with a lid allowing the rejection of debris in a plastic or paper bag. The lid (of round shape with a lateral groove) has three main openings, one for the entrance of debris and two for the outlet of air as well as holes to attach the various elements to the lid with cable ties. The lid is inserted into the opening of the bag and the bag is held in place on the lateral edge of the lid by a bungee cord in the groove. Ribbed pipe connects the fan outlet of the blower/vacuum to the lid and sends debris towards the lid and the bag. A membrane under the bag protects the bag from the roughness of the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: William Laliberté, Denis Laliberté
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Publication number: 20130031739Abstract: An attachment is disclosed for vacuuming particulate material from a storage bag having a perimeter wall with an opening. The attachment may comprise a mobile base for moving across a ground surface and having a front and a rear. The attachment may comprise an intake assembly positioned toward a rear of the mobile base and may include a gathering conveyor configured to move material in a laterally inward direction toward a center of the intake assembly. The attachment may comprise a vacuum conduction assembly configured to conduct a vacuum condition from an outlet opening to an inlet opening positioned adjacent to the center of the intake assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: LEROY B. STUMPE, SCOTT L. SCHMIDT