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Vacuum cleaner

US3932912A · kind A · utility

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4References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1974
Grant dateJan 20, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 15, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L9/325
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner having a selectively positionable stop for retaining the handle structure in an intermediate position between an upright storage position and a lowered, operating position. The positionable stop may be carried on a pivoted casing associated with the handle structure and a cooperating shoulder element may be movably carried on the floor cleaning unit for engaging the intermediate stop. The shoulder element may be movably carried on the cleaning unit so as to pass the intermediate stop when desired.

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