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Dust bag housing door with final filtration compartment

US5867863A · kind A · utility

44Cited by
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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 1997
Grant dateFeb 9, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L9/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner is provided including a nozzle assembly and a handle pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The handle includes a cavity for holding a fan and motor assembly and a dust bag. A main door on the handle is operable to gain access to the dust bag in the cavity. A final filtration compartment is carried on the main door. The final filtration compartment includes a separate access door that is received in the front face of the main door and fits flush therewith.

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