Patent · US Expired

Toroidal vortex vacuum cleaner with alternative collection apparatus

US6689225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 2001
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15D1/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed are improved vacuum cleaning apparatus that utilize toroidal vortex air flow in order to establish a pressure differential capable of attracting debris. These systems and its derivatives are essentially closed systems; there is no constant intake and exhaust of fluid. Included in the debris collection apparatus is a compaction means that captures debris caught in the toroidal vortex flow, and deposits it in a desired chamber.

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