US5829092A
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Vacuum cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-09-23
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Granted: 1998-11-03
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Expires: 2016-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A vacuum cleaner is comprised of a housing having a removable filter chamber and a motor chamber fluid flow connected by a connection chamber. Fluid is held within a basin located at the bottom of the filter chamber. An air intake hose has one end open for vacuum accessory attachment and the opposing end received within the fluid. A fan, located within the motor chamber, draws air from and creates a vacuum within the filter chamber for drawing an air stream through the air intake hose. A filter provides a moisture barrier between the filter chamber and the connection chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy Hobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/10; A47L9/18; A47L9/185; A47L9/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 47
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, disposed within the housing; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; an air duct integrally attached to the filter chamber over the fan intake and facing upwardly; and a motor for powering the fan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, disposed within the housing; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; an air duct integrally attached to the filter chamber over the fan intake and facing upwardly; and a motor for powering the fan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein the filter chamber is divided into an upper air section and a lower air section by a separator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein the filter chamber is removably disposed within the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of casters attached to the bottom of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as in claim 1 further comprising a mesh attached to the lid and positionable atop the filter for securing the filter across the open top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as in claim 1 further comprising a gasket secured between the top of the fan and the bottom of the air duct.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein the housing has a generally U-shaped straddle beneath the motor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein the motor is a bypass motor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 1 further comprising one or more latches for securing the lid to the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
107 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, removably disposed within the housing; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; and a motor for powering the fan.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
107 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, removably disposed within the housing; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; and a motor for powering the fan.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as in claim 11 wherein the filter chamber is divided into an upper air section and a lower air section by a separator.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as in claim 11 further comprising an air duct securely positioned over the fan intake and facing upwardly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 13 wherein the air duct is integrally attached to the filter chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as in claim 13 further comprising a gasket secured between the top of the fan and the bottom of the air duct.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 11 further comprising a plurality of casters attached to the bottom of the housing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as in claim 11 further comprising a mesh attached to the lid and positionable atop the filter for securing the filter across the open top.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 11 wherein the housing has a generally U-shaped straddle beneath the motor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 11 wherein the motor is a bypass motor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as in claim 11 wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the housing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 11 further comprising one or more latches for securing the lid to the housing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
125 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, disposed within the housing; a mesh attached to the lid and positionable atop the filter for securing the filter across the open top; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; and a motor for powering the fan.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
125 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, disposed within the housing; a mesh attached to the lid and positionable atop the filter for securing the filter across the open top; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; and a motor for powering the fan.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as in claim 22 wherein the filter chamber is divided into an upper air section and a lower air section by a separator.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as in claim 22 further comprising an air duct securely positioned over the fan intake and facing upwardly.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 24 wherein the air duct is integrally attached to the filter chamber.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as in claim 24 further comprising a gasket secured between the top of the fan and the bottom of the air duct.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as in claim 11 wherein the filter chamber is removably disposed within the housing.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 22 further comprising a plurality of casters attached to the bottom of the housing.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 22 wherein the housing has a generally U-shaped straddle beneath the motor.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 22 wherein the motor is a bypass motor.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as in claim 22 wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the housing.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 22 further comprising one or more latches for securing the lid to the housing.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
114 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, a U-shaped straddle, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, disposed within the housing; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; and a motor, positioned above the U-shaped straddle, for powering the fan.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
114 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing having a motor chamber, a first opening, a U-shaped straddle, and a lid removably attachable to the top of the housing; a filter chamber having a fluid basin and an open top in fluid communication with the motor chamber, disposed within the housing; an air intake hose having one end terminating within the fluid basin and the opposing end terminating proximate the first opening; a filter removably disposed across the open top; a fan, having a fan intake in fluid communication with the open top and at least one discharge port, disposed within the motor chamber; and a motor, positioned above the U-shaped straddle, for powering the fan.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as in claim 33 wherein the filter chamber is divided into an upper air section and a lower air section by a separator.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as in claim 33 further comprising an air duct securely positioned over the fan intake and facing upwardly.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 35 wherein the air duct is integrally attached to the filter chamber.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as in claim 35 further comprising a gasket secured between the top of the fan and the bottom of the air duct.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as in claim 33 wherein the filter chamber is removably disposed within the housing.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 33 further comprising a plurality of casters attached to the bottom of the housing.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as in claim 33 further comprising a mesh attached to the lid and positionable atop the filter for securing the filter across the open top.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as in claim 33 wherein the motor is a bypass motor.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as in claim 33 wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the housing.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 33 further comprising one or more latches for securing the lid to the housing.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-11-02 | 2002-05-04 | 2002-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-11-02 | 2006-05-04 | 2006-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-11-02 | 2010-05-04 | 2010-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |