US4402105A
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Vacuum cleaner attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-17
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Granted: 1983-09-06
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Expires: 2001-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A unique vacuum cleaner attachment is disclosed which is particularly suitable for cleaning steps. The vacuum cleaner attachment comprises an elongated cylindrical body having a longitudinally chamber formed in it which is open to one end of the body. The open end of the body is adapted for connection with the hose from a vacuum cleaner. An elongated handle extends laterally outwardly from the body adjacent the open end of the body while an elongated slot extends from the handle and to the other end of the body. In use, the attachment is grasped by the handle and moved across a step whereupon dirt and debris on the step is inducted through the slot and to the vacuum cleaner.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Garbacik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L5/00; A47L5/12; A47L5/22; A47L5/36; A47L5/367; A47L9/00; A47L9/02; A47L9/06; A47L9/0606; A47L9/0613
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
For use with a vacuum cleaner having a hose with a connector at one end, said vacuum cleaner, when activated, producing a vacuum at the connector, an attachment for the vacuum cleaner comprising: an elongated body, said body having a longitudinally extending chamber formed in it, said chamber being open to one end of said body, means at said open end of the body for detachable connection with said hose connector, an elongated handle joined to and extending laterally outwardly from said body adjacent the open end of the body, said handle including an arcuate section adjacent its junction with said body, and said body and said handle including an elongated and longitudinally extending slot formed along one side of said body and said handle arcuate section, said slot being open to said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
For use with a vacuum cleaner having a hose with a connector at one end, said vacuum cleaner, when activated, producing a vacuum at the connector, an attachment for the vacuum cleaner comprising: an elongated body, said body having a longitudinally extending chamber formed in it, said chamber being open to one end of said body, means at said open end of the body for detachable connection with said hose connector, an elongated handle joined to and extending laterally outwardly from said body adjacent the open end of the body, said handle including an arcuate section adjacent its junction with said body, and said body and said handle including an elongated and longitudinally extending slot formed along one side of said body and said handle arcuate section, said slot being open to said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said handle and said body are tubular and cylindrical in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said handle and said body are of a one-piece construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and including an elongated brush secured to said body and positioned adjacent said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the axes of said handle and said body intersect each other at an angle of substantially 80 degrees.
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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) | 1986-09-05 | 1987-03-07 | 1987-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-05 | 1991-03-07 | 1991-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-05 | 1995-03-07 | 1995-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |