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US3750327A
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Fly catching attachment for vacuum cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-13
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A fly and other insect catching attachment for use with a vacuum cleaner, and which includes a funnel shaped body which is open at the front end thereof and closed at the rear end thereof. A suction conduit is extended through the rear end wall of the funnel shaped body for a distance inward of one-third of the length of the funnel shaped body. The suction conduit is provided with at least one outlet on which is operatively attached a tubular handle that is connected to a vacuum cleaner to produce an intake of air through the front open end of said funnel shaped body to draw insects into said funnel shaped body and thence through said suction conduit and handle and into said vacuum cleaner.
Inventors
- 👤 N Thybault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/06; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A fly catching attachment for use with a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a. a funnel shaped body which is open at the large front end thereof and closed at the small rear end thereof by a rear end wall; b. a suction conduit having its inner end extended through an opening in said funnel rear end wall and secured to said rear end wall, and with said inner end extended into said funnel shaped body for a distance of one-third of the length of said funnel shaped body; c. said suction conduit being provided with at least one outlet; d. a tubular handle operatively attached to said outlet and being adapted for attachment to a vacuum cleaner to produce an intake of air through the front open end of said funnel shaped body to draw insects into said funnel shaped body and thence through said suction conduit and handle and into said vacuum cleaner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A fly catching attachment for use with a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a. a funnel shaped body which is open at the large front end thereof and closed at the small rear end thereof by a rear end wall; b. a suction conduit having its inner end extended through an opening in said funnel rear end wall and secured to said rear end wall, and with said inner end extended into said funnel shaped body for a distance of one-third of the length of said funnel shaped body; c. said suction conduit being provided with at least one outlet; d. a tubular handle operatively attached to said outlet and being adapted for attachment to a vacuum cleaner to produce an intake of air through the front open end of said funnel shaped body to draw insects into said funnel shaped body and thence through said suction conduit and handle and into said vacuum cleaner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fly catching attachment for use with a vacuum cleaner, as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said suction conduit is provided with at least a pair of outlets with said tubular handle being operatively attached to one of said pair of outlets and the other of said pair of outlets being enclosed by a cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fly catching attachment as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the rear end wall of said funnel shaped body is provided with a plurality of vent ports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fly catching attachment as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said funnel shaped body is provided around the front opening thereof with a plurality of slits to communicate the interior of the funnel shaped body with the atmosphere.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fly catching attachment as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. a cushion means is mounted on the front end of said funnel shaped body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |