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US5007133A
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Convertible vacuum cleaner
Assignee: Scott Fetzer Co
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Filing: 1990-06-06
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Granted: 1991-04-16
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Expires: 2010-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A convertible vacuum cleaner providing a detachable upright handle permits the vacuum cleaner to be used as an upright cleaner for cleaning rugs, carpets, and the like. A detachable portable hand cleaner handle is also provided which is mounted when the cleaner is to be used as a portable hand cleaner. A resiliently biased, releasable connector is mounted on the filter bag to detachably connect the filter bag to either of the handles. The connector is connected to the upright handle. The connector is resiliently connected to the bag so that the bag remains in proper extended position in all operating positions of the upright handle. A receiver having a socket and a mating blade on the handles permits the two handles to be selectively mounted on the power unit of the cleaner. The portable handle provides a shoulder strap which is retracted into the handle by a reel when not in use and is locked at any selected extended position when the shoulder strap is in use.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Lackner
- 👤 Stanley E. Grzywna
- 👤 Ralph A. Weber
- 👤 Thomas E. Baird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/10; A47L9/14; A47L9/1427; A47L5/00; A47L5/12; A47L5/22; A47L5/225; A47L5/24; A47L5/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising a power unit having structure defining a nozzle and an outlet and being operable to draw in dirt-laden air through said nozzle and to discharge said air through said outlet, an elongated dust bag connected at one end to said outlet, an elongated first handle, pivot apparatus for mounting said first handle on said power unit for movement between first and second positions, a connector mounted on the other end of said dust bag for movement between an extended position and a retracted position, said connector being releasably mounted to said handle at a fixed location spaced from said pivot apparatus and resilient means connected between said connector and said other end of said dust bag for resiliently urging said connector toward said retracted position, said resilient means operating to compensate for pivotal movement of said handle to maintain said bag extended in all positions of said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising a power unit having structure defining a nozzle and an outlet and being operable to draw in dirt-laden air through said nozzle and to discharge said air through said outlet, an elongated dust bag connected at one end to said outlet, an elongated first handle, pivot apparatus for mounting said first handle on said power unit for movement between first and second positions, a connector mounted on the other end of said dust bag for movement between an extended position and a retracted position, said connector being releasably mounted to said handle at a fixed location spaced from said pivot apparatus and resilient means connected between said connector and said other end of said dust bag for resiliently urging said connector toward said retracted position, said resilient means operating to compensate for pivotal movement of said handle to maintain said bag extended in all positions of said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A vacuum cleaner as set forth in claim 1, wherein said pivotal movement of said handle changes the spacing between said other end of said dust bag and said fixed location on said handle and causes retraction and extension movement of said connector relative to said dust bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A vacuum cleaner as set forth in claim 2, wherein the presence and absence of air pressure within said dust bag causes the length of said bag to change and also causes extension and retraction of said connector relative to said dust bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vacuum cleaner as set forth in claim 1, wherein said resilient means includes a tension spring connected between said connector and said dust bag urging said connector toward said retracted position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A vacuum cleaner as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle defines a slotted mounting portion at said fixed location spaced from said pivot apparatus, and said connector including laterally movable latch apparatus having structure insertable in a slot defined by said slotted portion and apparatus for releasably locking said connector in said slot when so inserted.
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