US4915640A
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Central vacuum system apparatus
Assignee: Canplas Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1988-08-25
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2008-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A handle for a vacuum hose of a central vacuum system. There is a body having a first and second end. A nozzle projects outwardly at the first end and there is a recess at the second end to receive the vacuum hose. A pathway through the body joins the recess and the nozzle. There is a handgrip formed on the handle and a first connector means on the body, generally adjacent the first end. There is a switch adjacent the handgrip. Conductors join the first connector to the switch. A second connector on the body is generally adjacent the second end, and conductors join the switch to the second connection means.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore R. Hayden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; A; A47; A47L; A47L5/00; A47L5/12; A47L5/22; A47L5/38; A47L9/00; A47L9/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A handle for a vacuum hose of a central vacuum system having a power cable built into said vacuum hose comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, said body being formed in two halves with means locating the halves of the body together; a nozzle projecting outwardly at the first end that is clamped between said two halves of said body; a recess at the second end to receive the vacuum hose; a pathway through the body communicating the recess and the nozzle; a handgrip formed integrally with the body of the handle; first connection means on the body, generally adjacent the first end adapted to engage and receive electrical power from the power cable of the vacuum hose; a switch adjacent the handgrip; conductors joining the first connection means to the switch; second connection means on the body, adjacent the second end for providing power to auxiliary equipment; and conductors joining the switch to the second connection means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A handle for a vacuum hose of a central vacuum system having a power cable built into said vacuum hose comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, said body being formed in two halves with means locating the halves of the body together; a nozzle projecting outwardly at the first end that is clamped between said two halves of said body; a recess at the second end to receive the vacuum hose; a pathway through the body communicating the recess and the nozzle; a handgrip formed integrally with the body of the handle; first connection means on the body, generally adjacent the first end adapted to engage and receive electrical power from the power cable of the vacuum hose; a switch adjacent the handgrip; conductors joining the first connection means to the switch; second connection means on the body, adjacent the second end for providing power to auxiliary equipment; and conductors joining the switch to the second connection means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A handle as claimed in claim 1 including a light or LED to indicate when the switch is on.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A handle as claimed in claim 1 in which the switch is a slide switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A handle as claimed in claim 1 in which the nozzle is clamped between the first and second halves of the body.
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) | 1993-04-09 | 1993-10-09 | 1994-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-10-09 | 1998-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-10-09 | 2002-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |