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GB2321393B - Air filtrating self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Air filtrating self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner

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Publication number
GB2321393B
GB2321393B GB9726080A GB9726080A GB2321393B GB 2321393 B GB2321393 B GB 2321393B GB 9726080 A GB9726080 A GB 9726080A GB 9726080 A GB9726080 A GB 9726080A GB 2321393 B GB2321393 B GB 2321393B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
self
vacuum cleaner
upright vacuum
propelled upright
air filtrating
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB9726080A
Other versions
GB9726080D0 (en
GB2321393A (en
Inventor
Vincent L Bobrosky
Richard J Eisenmenger
John A Huebsch
Christer T Konito
Joseph L Mulcahy
William R Reimer
Timothy P Toohill
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White Consolidated Industries Inc
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White Consolidated Industries Inc
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Priority to GB0108030A priority Critical patent/GB2357690B/en
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Publication of GB2321393A publication Critical patent/GB2321393A/en
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Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/12—Dry filters
    • A47L9/122—Dry filters flat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/28—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/28—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • A47L5/32—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with means for connecting a hose
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • A47L9/0018—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner
    • A47L9/0036—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner specially adapted for holding the suction hose
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • A47L9/0018—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner
    • A47L9/0045—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner specially adapted for holding the suction tube
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/22—Mountings for motor fan assemblies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2805—Parameters or conditions being sensed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2836—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means characterised by the parts which are controlled
    • A47L9/2842—Suction motors or blowers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2857—User input or output elements for control, e.g. buttons, switches or displays
    • A47L9/2863—Control elements activated by pivoting movement of the upright vacuum cleaner handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2889—Safety or protection devices or systems, e.g. for prevention of motor over-heating or for protection of the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/325—Handles for wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Electric Suction Cleaners (AREA)
  • Filtering Of Dispersed Particles In Gases (AREA)
  • Nozzles For Electric Vacuum Cleaners (AREA)
GB9726080A 1997-01-10 1997-12-09 Air filtrating self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner Expired - Fee Related GB2321393B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0108030A GB2357690B (en) 1997-01-10 1997-12-09 Air filtrating self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US3535797P 1997-01-10 1997-01-10

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GB9726080D0 GB9726080D0 (en) 1998-02-04
GB2321393A GB2321393A (en) 1998-07-29
GB2321393B true GB2321393B (en) 2001-07-25

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GB2347617B (en) * 1998-05-08 2001-01-17 Hoover Co Hand grip and upper handle assembly for a self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner
US6108862A (en) * 1998-05-08 2000-08-29 The Hoover Company Hand grip and upper handle assembly for a self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner
GB2342283A (en) 1998-10-08 2000-04-12 Notetry Ltd Vacuum cleaner having an air flow path of substantially uniform cross-sectional area
CA2306531C (en) * 1999-10-15 2011-07-12 Wayne Ernest Conrad Method and apparatus for delivering power to mechanical or electrical system
CN1332625C (en) * 2000-01-31 2007-08-22 松下电器产业株式会社 Electric vacuum cleaner, and vacuum cleaner hose
GB2383743B (en) * 2002-01-07 2006-01-04 Bissell Homecare Inc Extraction cleaner with power drive
GB2392827B (en) 2002-09-14 2006-02-01 Dyson Ltd A cleaning appliance with wand storgae means
GB2394405A (en) * 2002-10-23 2004-04-28 Johnson Electric Sa A drive assembly for a self propelled vacuum cleaner
KR100539757B1 (en) * 2003-12-24 2006-01-10 엘지전자 주식회사 Power switch device for upright vacuum cleaner
CA2510660A1 (en) * 2004-06-25 2005-12-25 The Hoover Company Handle assembly for a cleaning apparatus
GB2435817A (en) * 2006-03-11 2007-09-12 Vax Ltd Upright-type cleaning appliances

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GB2144625A (en) * 1983-08-12 1985-03-13 Mc Graw Edison Co Upright vacuum cleaner
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GB1489316A (en) * 1974-07-06 1977-10-19 Mauz & Pfeiffer Progress Electric motor driven cleaning apparatus
GB1538519A (en) * 1975-10-07 1979-01-17 Electrolux Ltd Vacuum cleaners
US4517705A (en) * 1982-06-02 1985-05-21 Dupro Ag Suction device for cleaning textile floor coverings
GB2144625A (en) * 1983-08-12 1985-03-13 Mc Graw Edison Co Upright vacuum cleaner
US4724574A (en) * 1987-03-19 1988-02-16 Sara Lee Corporation Suction cleaner
US4854006A (en) * 1987-03-30 1989-08-08 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Floor nozzle for vacuum cleaner
EP0289987A2 (en) * 1987-05-06 1988-11-09 Hitachi, Ltd. Vacuum cleaner
EP0315067A2 (en) * 1987-11-05 1989-05-10 Siegfried Maier Suction brush nozzle for a suction cleaning apparatus (suction cleaner)
GB2217978A (en) * 1988-05-06 1989-11-08 Bryton Vaccum Company Inc Vacuum cleaner
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Effective date: 20101209