Vacuum cleaner and docking station for use with the same
US11998150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2201/024
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A docking station for a vacuum cleaner may include a receptacle configured to engage at least a portion of the vacuum cleaner such that, in response to engaging the receptacle, a vacuum cleaner flow path extending within the vacuum cleaner is transitioned from a cleaning flow path to an evacuation flow path, a suction motor of the vacuum cleaner being configured to urge air along the vacuum cleaner flow path and a docking station dust cup configured to receive debris from a vacuum cleaner dust cup of the vacuum cleaner.
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