Stick type vacuum cleaner
US5347679A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/0613
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A portable stick-type vacuum cleaner includes an elongated housing and a substantially triangular nozzle which is selectively securable to the housing. The nozzle includes a nozzle body having a bottom surface and a top surface. A V-shaped suction opening is located on the bottom surface of the nozzle body. The nozzle body also has a plurality of casters located on its bottom surface. An air outlet member is in fluid connection with the suction opening. The air outlet member includes a sleeve pivotally mounted to the top surface of the nozzle body and a coupling for selective fluid connection with the housing. The coupling is rotatably mounted on the sleeve. A motor is mounted in the housing for effecting a suction of air through the nozzle.
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