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Upright vacuum cleaner having switch to detect a filter assembly

US10660497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2017
Grant dateMay 26, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L9/2889
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Upright vacuum cleaners that include a switch that detects whether a removable filter assembly has been connected to the vacuum cleaner are disclosed. In some embodiments, the upright vacuum cleaner includes a capacitor for protecting the switch from voltage transients.

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