Dirt cup assembly for vacuum cleaner
US6436160B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/03
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dirt cup assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a dirt cup having a dust collection chamber, a first inlet duct, and a second inlet duct spaced from the first inlet duct. A dirt cup lid can be removably secured to the dirt cup, or can be associated with the vacuum cleaner upper assembly. The dirt cup lid includes a center portion extending over the dust collection chamber, a first wall portion extending over the first inlet duct, and a second wall portion extending over the second inlet duct. A filter assembly is removably positioned within the dust collection chamber.
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