Vacuum cleaner actuated by reconfiguration of the vacuum cleaner
US6526622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S15/01
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vacuum cleaner is reconfigurable between at least two positions. The vacuum cleaner has at least one motor and fan assembly for receiving power and producing airflow during use of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner also has at least one sensor adapted to sense a change in the position of the vacuum cleaner and to alter the power provided to the at least one motor and fan assembly in response thereto.
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