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Device for mounting a lid on a housing of a vacuum cleaner
Assignee: Vorwerk and Co Interholding GmbH
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Filing: 1982-08-30
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2002-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device for connecting a lid covering a dust collecting space in a vacuum cleaner to the housing of the vacuum cleaner, which includes two spaced pivotable arms each connected to the lid and supported on an axle slidably positioned in an oblong opening formed in the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul-Ulrich Uibel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for connecting a lid for closing a dust filter space of a vacuum cleaner to a housing of the vacuum cleaner, comprising two curved arms spaced from each other in a direction transversal to the elongation of the housing of the vacuum cleaner and rigidly connected to the lid, said housing being formed with two oblong openings, said curved arms each carrying a pivot axle positioned in each of said oblong openings so that each pivot axle can slide within the respective opening between one end position and another end position, said curved arms being pivotable about the pivot axles when the pivot axles are in the one end position so as to permit said lid to pivot relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position in the range of about 150°.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for connecting a lid for closing a dust filter space of a vacuum cleaner to a housing of the vacuum cleaner, comprising two curved arms spaced from each other in a direction transversal to the elongation of the housing of the vacuum cleaner and rigidly connected to the lid, said housing being formed with two oblong openings, said curved arms each carrying a pivot axle positioned in each of said oblong openings so that each pivot axle can slide within the respective opening between one end position and another end position, said curved arms being pivotable about the pivot axles when the pivot axles are in the one end position so as to permit said lid to pivot relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position in the range of about 150°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing has sloped surfaces, each of said arms having a curved outer surface which is adapted to slide along the respective sloped surface of the housing while said pivot axles slide within the respective oblong openings.
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) | 1987-08-07 | 1988-02-06 | 1988-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-07 | 1992-02-06 | 1992-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-07 | 1996-02-06 | 1996-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |