Vacuum cleaner and cleaning accessory for a vacuum cleaner
US11950748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/3033
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cleaning accessory for a vacuum cleaner comprises a housing having a first air inlet on an underside of the housing and an air outlet and a first airflow path between the first air inlet and the air outlet. The cleaning accessory also comprises at least one cleaning brush having at least one flexible cleaning element projecting outwards from a side of the housing. The cleaning accessory also comprises at least one side air inlet on the side of the housing and a second airflow path between the at least one side inlet and the air outlet. The at least one flexible cleaning element is arranged to engage a surface to be cleaned adjacent to the at least one side air inlet.
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