Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130081223 | Vacuum Appliance with Adjustable Tool Support System and Method of Use - A tool assembly for a vacuum appliance, such as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner, is described, wherein the tool assembly may include a frame, a mount configured to couple the frame to the appliance, a pivot, an actuator configured to support the frame in one or more positions, and a tool coupled to the frame. The assembly may also include a biasing device between the pivot and an end of the frame, and may be disposed in one or more positions relative to a vacuum surface. Also described is a vacuum appliance system that can include a debris collector, a power head assembly, a base, and a tool assembly. Such a vacuum appliance system can also include a main wheel assembly and a plurality of optional main wheel assembly mounting locations. The system may further include a quick-release filter cage coupled to the power head assembly. | 04-04-2013 |
20140041142 | Safety Apparatus and System for a Two-Stage Dust Collection Vacuum Device - Described is an apparatus and system for improving the safety of a vacuum device including a first intake cavity, a second intake cavity that can be coupled to a first housing, and a baffle disposed within the first intake cavity to limit the access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. Alternatively, the apparatus can include a first intake cavity, a second intake cavity, and a baffle. The baffle can be adapted to channel solid particulates to a second intake cavity though a funneling motion. The apparatus can further include an external cover for limiting access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. The system can include an intake interface, a first housing to receive a pumping device, a second housing device, and a collection unit. The system can further include an apparatus for limiting the access to the blades of a vacuum pumping device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140130327 | Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner Leaf Mulcher - An attachment for a utility vacuum appliance, having a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a hose and the outlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. In another embodiment, the attachment comprises a housing with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to mate with a port of a vacuum appliance; and a mulching assembly within the housing and operable to mulch yard debris as the debris passes from the inlet to the outlet. | 05-15-2014 |
20150040343 | VACUUM FILTER BAG MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATION - The present invention is an improved vacuum filter or collection bag assembly for vacuum cleaners and other appliances, particularly upright vacuum cleaners. The filter bag assembly includes a filter bag with a sealing and locking rim assembly which mates with a section of the vacuum filter housing, so as to ensure proper seating and minimization of dust and dirt escaping from the filter bag during vacuum operation. The assembly may also include a gasket ring for additional sealing. | 02-12-2015 |
20150320281 | DISPLAY FOR VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum appliance | 11-12-2015 |
20160022102 | Upright Vacuum Cleaner - An upright vacuum cleaner with one or more features, such as a top opening rigid container, a headlight, a replaceable power cord a motor housing suspended within the vacuum to reduce noise and/or vibration a clutch assembly with a RPM sensor, and/or one or more filter plates to improve airflow. | 01-28-2016 |