Upright vacuum cleaner with spring loaded nozzle
US6772474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/0081
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly, a canister assembly pivotally mounted to said nozzle assembly, a suction fan and drive motor and a biaser. The biaser has a first end that engages the nozzle assembly and a second end that engages the canister assembly. The biaser provides a positive downforce urging the forward end of the nozzle assembly toward the surface being cleaned.
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