Handheld surface cleaning apparatus
US11839343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/2884
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An air treatment member and suction motor are positioned in the air flow path. The hand vacuum cleaner includes an onboard energy storage unit and has a pistol grip handle. When the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with its upper end above its lower end, the pistol grip handle is located at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the energy storage unit is located at the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner with the suction motor located above the front end of the energy storage unit and the pistol grip handle located above the rear end of the energy storage unit. A finger grip area may be provided between the handle and the suction motor above the energy storage unit.
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