US3869751A
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Interlocked conversion for a convertible cleaner
Assignee: CHICAGO PACIFIC Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1973-11-16
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A convertible cleaner having valve conversion to selectively modify the cleaner for on-the-floor or tool hose operation includes a dial which is actuated to move the valve. The dial has means movable therewith which block hose removal until the conversion valve has been positioned again in its on-the-floor mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilton E Boyd
- 👤 David B Rennecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L5/00; A47L5/12; A47L5/22; A47L5/28; A47L5/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
An interlock means for a convertible cleaner including; a. a conversion valve for providing a carpet suction mode and a tool suction mode, b. a manually actuatable means for actuating said conversion valve, c. a hose coupling connectable to said convertible cleaner, and d. blocking means movable with said manually actuatable means for blocking disconnection of said hose coupling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
An interlock means for a convertible cleaner including; a. a conversion valve for providing a carpet suction mode and a tool suction mode, b. a manually actuatable means for actuating said conversion valve, c. a hose coupling connectable to said convertible cleaner, and d. blocking means movable with said manually actuatable means for blocking disconnection of said hose coupling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
An interlock means for a convertible cleaner including; a. a conversion valve for providing a carpet suction mode and a tool suction mode, b. a manually actuatable means for actuating said conversion valve, c. a hose coupling connectable to said convertible cleaner, and d. blocking means movable with said manually actuatable means for blocking disconnection of said hose coupling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
An interlock means for a convertible cleaner including; a. a conversion valve for providing a carpet suction mode and a tool suction mode, b. a manually actuatable means for actuating said conversion valve, c. a hose coupling connectable to said convertible cleaner, and d. blocking means movable with said manually actuatable means for blocking disconnection of said hose coupling.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An interlock means for a convertible cleaner as set out in claim 1 wherein; a. said blocking means permits disconnection of said hose cOupling when said conversion valve is in said carpet suction mode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A convertible cleaner having a connectable tool hose fitting including; a. a conversion valve for providing a carpet suction mode and a tool suction mode for said convertible cleaner, b. means for actuating said conversion valve, c. one of said conversion valve and said means for actuating said conversion valve including blocking means, d. said blocking means operative to prevent disconnection of said tool hose fitting in tool suction mode and operative to permit disconnection of said tool hose fitting in carpet suction mode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
A convertible cleaner having a connectable tool hose fitting including; a. a conversion valve for providing a carpet suction mode and a tool suction mode for said convertible cleaner, b. means for actuating said conversion valve, c. one of said conversion valve and said means for actuating said conversion valve including blocking means, d. said blocking means operative to prevent disconnection of said tool hose fitting in tool suction mode and operative to permit disconnection of said tool hose fitting in carpet suction mode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The convertible cleaner set out in claim 3 wherein; a. said means for actuating said conversion valve is a dial, and b. said blocking means moves with said dial to provide blocking and unblocking positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The convertible cleaner set out in claim 3 wherein; a. said blocking means takes the form of a disc-like member, and b. said disc-like member rotates into an obstructing or an unobstructing position relative to removal of said tool hose fitting.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The convertible cleaner set out in claim 3 wherein said tool hose fitting includes; a. laterally extending lug means, and b. said blocking means, in one position, interferes with movement of said lug means thereby preventing disconnection of said tool hose fitting.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The convertible cleaner set out in claim 3 wherein; a. said means for actuating said conversion valve is a dial, and b. said dial carries said blocking means so that movement of said dial causes concommitant movement of said blocking means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The convertible cleaner set out in claim 3 wherein; a. said blocking means takes the form of a sector, and b. said tool hose fitting includes transversely extending lug means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The convertible cleaner set out in claim 8 wherein; a. said blocking means prevents turning of said tool hose fitting by abutting engagement with said lug means.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |