US3284834A
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Tool holder for a vacuum cleaner
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-08
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Waters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/0009; A47L9/0018; A47L9/0027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A TOOL HOLDER FOR USE WITH A VACUUM CLEANER, SAID TOOL HOLDER COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON ONE WALL OF THE CLEANER AND HAVING A CONFIGURATION TO CLOSELY CONFORM TO SAID WALL, A PLURALITY OF OPPOSED FINGERS DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID FINGERS BEING DISPOSED IN AN ARCUATE ARRAY AND BEING STAGGERED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, A LATCH MEMBER SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND EXTENDING THERETHROUGH WITH A CATCH ENGAGING PORTION DISPOSED BELOW SAID BASE MEMBER AND A MANUALLY OPERABLE PORTION DISPOSED ABOVE SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID CATCH ENGAGING PORTION BEING DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE ONE OF SAID FINGERS AND BEING ADAPTED TO PIVOT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID FINGER FROM WHICH IT IS OPPOSITELY DISPOSED FOR PER-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A TOOL HOLDER FOR USE WITH A VACUUM CLEANER, SAID TOOL HOLDER COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON ONE WALL OF THE CLEANER AND HAVING A CONFIGURATION TO CLOSELY CONFORM TO SAID WALL, A PLURALITY OF OPPOSED FINGERS DEPENDING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID FINGERS BEING DISPOSED IN AN ARCUATE ARRAY AND BEING STAGGERED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, A LATCH MEMBER SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND EXTENDING THERETHROUGH WITH A CATCH ENGAGING PORTION DISPOSED BELOW SAID BASE MEMBER AND A MANUALLY OPERABLE PORTION DISPOSED ABOVE SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID CATCH ENGAGING PORTION BEING DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE ONE OF SAID FINGERS AND BEING ADAPTED TO PIVOT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID FINGER FROM WHICH IT IS OPPOSITELY DISPOSED FOR PER-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |